What do you do when you run out of space in your home for plants? You start investing in plant accessories!
Don’t lie — in addition to baking sourdough bread and making loaf after loaf of banana bread during lockdown, you also likely started amassing an impressive collection of plants. Whether it was to brighten up your WFH atmosphere or you weren’t quite ready to commit to adopting a canine companion and plants were your compromise, your home is starting to resemble a greenhouse.
While you’ve undoubtedly found an abundance of planters to house your leafy babies in — hanging planters, vintage bamboo stands, woven baskets — what about tools that will help keep your jungle oasis happy and healthy?
As you know by now, plants ain’t cheap so it’s a smart idea to invest in some indoor plant accessories that will ensure your foliage looks as lush and lively as the day you brought them home.
Here are some of the best plant accessories that I’ve found to be particularly helpful:
Soil Moisture Meter
There’s such a thing as loving something TOO much. One of the most common mistakes that new plant parents make in an effort to be responsible, attentive caretakers, is overwatering. With a Soil Moisture Meter, you’ll never have to angst over whether your plant needs a drink or not again. Instead of doing the finger test or going off of sight, you just insert this tool 4-6 inches into the soil and you’ll get an accurate reading of the moisture levels.
Watering Can
Even though a watering can is one of the most essential plant accessories you’ll ever buy doesn’t mean it can’t be cute. The vintage-style Vattenkrasse Watering Can is not only functional but will add some style to your shelf. Made with galvanized steel in a white and gold streamlined design, the narrow spout will help you guide the water exactly where you want to get it without spillage.
Pruning Shears
Just like our hair, plants benefit from a good trim every once in a while, especially during the growing seasons (spring and summer). Pruning dead or diseased stems, branches or leaves will not only keep your plant from getting stressed out and sparse, but it will improve airflow and growth. A sharp, clean scissor will do the job but pruning shears are typically sharper and feature a spring that forces the blades apart with ease.
Plant Propagation Station
If you’re a crazy plant lady like me, then you can never have enough greenery in the home. But if your desire for foliage far exceeds your budget, work with what you have. Invest in this aesthetically-pleasing Plant Propagation Station to take cuttings to multiply your indoor plant collection. Marvel as you witness roots grow before your eyes in this glass bulb on a rustic wooden stand.
Plant Food/Fertilizer
Not so much a plant accessory as it is a plant necessity. For your greenery to maintain a heathy and lush appearance, it’s crucial to ensure that the soil gets the nutrients it needs. Beyond the nourishment plants get through the process of photosynthesis, pick up some Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food. It’s super simple to use — just spray the foam onto the soil and water your plant as usual, ideally in the morning.
Plant Mister
There’s nothing like hosting a massive monstera or a looming bird of paradise to make you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving the home. Tropical plants are well-suited to indoor life as they’re used to chilling under shady canopies of towering trees. However, they thrive in humidity so the ideal plant accessory to accommodate that is a plant mister like this vintage glass beauty. It’ll keep your plant babies happy and dust-free!
Guys — I have a problem. I can’t seem to pass a plant store without buying a massive plant. Soon I’m going to have more plants than I have time to water! But I’ve come a long way and learned a lot since buying my first plant baby and these plant accessories have definitely made it easier to keep them alive and thriving.
You are now armed with all the tools to cultivate your jungle oasis. Here are some beginner indoor plants to get you started.
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Feature Photo Credit: Janelle Sade Wilson
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