I have always been curious about water-based planting systems. It was not too long until I heard of aquaponics and hydroponics. I used them both so I can tell you what the differences are to avoid you browsing through the web, across articles and journals. On small hobbyists and domestic scale, hydroponics is a better…
If you are someone who engages in aquaponics and is also an environmental enthusiast, I bet you have already considered this question: Are there organic or recycled alternatives to using as floating rafts for aquaponics? Today, I am telling you—there’s plenty! Alternative to the polystyrene styrofoam, aquaponic floating rafts can also be made from 1)…
It is known that cacti can tolerate the harsh scorching sun and dry desert conditions. But can they survive the cold winter temperatures too? We tested it for you! We place cactus in the fridge (yes) and checked how well they withstand low temperatures. In general, the majority of cactus can survive low temperatures down…
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Are you looking for small cacti to adorn your small apartment? Or are you in search of tiny plants for your dish garden? Here, I’ve put up a list of 15 small cacti with images for your convenience. The 15 smallest cacti are: Frailea ‘phaeodisca’, Blossfeldia ‘liliputana’, Rebutia ‘krainziana’, Nuevo leon living rock cactus (Ariocarpus…
Should you use bleach or hydrogen peroxide as disinfectant for your hydroponic gardening? I neglected this aspect the first time I jumped into hydroponics and I faced highly diseased peppers and basil! After experiencing that, I compared which is a better sanitation agent—hydrogen peroxide or bleach? Here’s what I got. Hydrogen peroxide is the safer…
The net cup size does matter in hydroponics. If you choose a smaller one compared to what your plant needs, this might not support healthy growth and further lead to death. On the other hand, a bigger net cup may result in nutrients not being efficiently delivered to your plant roots! Choosing a hydroponic net…