Perlite stands out as one of the most prominent growing mediums for every garden—may it be for succulents, houseplants, outdoor plants, and hydroponics. One thing that I really like about perlite is its superior water holding capacity, which is key to having moist soil. But, are there other alternatives? Generally, perlite alternatives that can perform…
If you are an experimental gardener like me, then I am sure you have already heard of perlite—a hundred percent! Something that I admire about perlite is it has climbed its way to the top of the gardening world from just being a volcanic byproduct. Today, you will learn more about its journey! Generally, perlite…
Pipes and hoses are standard components of most hydroponic systems. But, clogging of these tubes is a major detriment to gardeners who only want a sweet harvest of their labor. Luckily, I’ve developed hacks to prevent and solve clogging in my hydroponic system over the course of my experience. In general, clogging in hydroponics is…
King anthurium, also known as Anthurium veitchii, has foliage that can grow up to 2 meters long! Now the term “king” makes more sense, right? With that huge leaf size, it is just right to do all you can to prevent browning! Generally, the development of brown leaves in king anthurium is caused by sunburn,…
Calathea louisae, known for its air-purifying ability and decorative leaves, stands out as one of the most in-demand house plants anyone would climb mountains to search for. But, would it still be pleasing to the eye when some of its leaves start turning brown? Absolutely not! In general, Calathea louisae leaves turn brown due to…
The Calathea ornata, prominently known as the pinstripe plant, is more prone to having brown and crispy leaf edges compared to other varieties of Calathea. It is not a secret that leaf browning absolutely devastates the purple, white, and green accents that support the decorative purpose of your Calathea plants. Generally, leaf browning in Calathea…