When it comes to growing plants, a lot of it is trial and error. For example, will my room’s natural level of humidity work for these plants? Am I watering it too much? Not enough? Is it getting enough sunlight? Why is it turning yellow? I have had a couple of plants that just weren’t cut out to live in my fast-paced environment… In other words, they died.
But what do I do with the soil? We can reuse it! Not right away though. Before reusing the soil, it is recommended to sterilize or pasteurize it. This will help in removing any pests and microbes. We have to make sure that we remove any dead roots or plant debris, and break up any clumps before sterilizing it.
There are 2 things you can do:
We are not quite ready to reuse the soil after it has been sterilized. Potting soil can lose its nutrients and structure over time, making it less effective for growing plants. So, how do we reverse this?
Also, keep in mind that some plants may require specific soil conditions, so it’s important to choose the right type of soil for the plants you are growing. Before reusing the soil, moisten it thoroughly and let it sit for a few days to allow the ingredients to settle and the moisture to distribute evenly. By following these steps, you can rejuvenate your potting soil and provide a healthy growing environment for your plants.
Shipping plants is actually easier than you think and quite common! At Blossm, many of our community members ship plants all over the country! Best practices for shipping plants.
After discovering his love for plants, Brian was eager to spread the joy that he gets from them to others in his community. One day, he found himself exchanging one of the plants he had propagated, a rubber plant, with a neighbor, who let him pick one from her garden.
Identifying common pests on houseplants is essential for maintaining their health. We first start looking for signs of damage such as holes, discoloration, or wilting.
It's plant experiment time again! "Which medium is best to propagate an alocasia corm or bulb?" When I was repotting one of Alocasia plants, I uncovered a bunch of baby bulbs or "corms" that were growing on my Alocasia Cuprea momma plant.
About six weeks ago, I started a plant experiment to compare the different types of rooting hormone for propagating my houseplants.
We have grown to really love using LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) for almost all of our plants. LECA has been used in semi hydroponics and has gotten more popular throughout the years for gardening and horticulture.
As a first time founder, I didn't really fully understand what I was getting myself into... I knew Blossm would need at least 3-5 years to see it through, and the journey was going to be extremely difficult, but I didn't truly understand the magnitude of the rollercoaster ride of #startuplife.