How to Propagate Succulents? If you’re looking to have more of your favorite succulents, rather than just buying more you could propagate them. Propagation is the process of making a new plant through a piece of an existing plant, such as a cutting or a leaf. For succulents you can propagate them through a stem cutting, or for a leaf you’ll want to take the leaf from as close to the stem as possible.
Grow tents are great for growing plants in a controlled environment. They allow you to control the air flow and filtering, humidity, and lighting conditions. If you have a grow tent you likely want to put some thought into choosing the right lighting setup for your grow tent. 4 feet by 4 feet is a standard profile for grow tents and here at greenvibe.net we want to give you our roundup of the best grow lights for a 4x4 grown tent.
Scroll below for my selection of 7 of the cutest planters that would look amazing in almost any bedroom! Unlike most of my other reviews I really don’t give a discussion, instead I let the aesthetics speak for themselves.
1 - Potey Cement Planter Flower Pot 2 - LA JOLIE MUSE White Ceramic Flower Pot 3 - HOMENOTE Modern Decorative Plastic Pots 4 - OMYSA Mid Century Planter with Stand 5 - La Jolíe Muse Large Ceramic Plant Pot with Wood Stand 6 - La Jolíe Muse Flower Pots Outdoor Indoor Garden Planters 7 - Elongated Self Watering Planter Pots Window Box
In this article we’ll list out the 3 best grow lights we’ve found that work super well for succulents. Succulents are hardy plants that need little water but plenty of light. If you’re interested in other kinds of grow lights you can check out the lights tag.
1 - Best for varied plants on a budget - Bifrost Full Spectrum Plant Light This flexible neck four headed grow light is great for a multitude of plants.
What are Nitrates and why do I want to get rid of them? Nitrates arise from uneaten fish food, rotting plants or other organic material breaking down in your aquarium. You generally want to keep your nitrate levels in the water low (lower than say 25 ppm) to avoid potentially poisoning your fish or other aquatic creatures. You can use a test like this strip one to figure out if you have any acceptable level of nitrates in the water.
Here at greenvibe.net we can’t forget about our underwater friends. Plants are great additions to most aquariums and can provide some safety and shelter for your fish friends to make them feel at home. Here’s a few of our favorite floating plants for your home aquarium. If you’re looking for plants specifically chosen to remove nitrates from your tank, you can check out our list of best aquarium plants for removing nitrates.