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Plant Without Soil Sharing the joy of planting / gardening without any soil with the use of LECA balls

Bringing home this bonsai 🪾💚Unlike traditional bonsai, which are often woody trees, succulent bonsai rely on the plant’s...
09/07/2025

Bringing home this bonsai 🪾💚

Unlike traditional bonsai, which are often woody trees, succulent bonsai rely on the plant’s naturally thick, water-storing stems and leaves to create the illusion of an aged trunk and branches. They require less frequent watering than most bonsai but need excellent drainage and plenty of sunlight.

Succulent bonsai are popular because they combine the artistry of bonsai with the low-maintenance resilience of succulents.

Transferring this plant into a bigger pot 🌱 the roots have were own attached to the leca balls 😮
09/01/2025

Transferring this plant into a bigger pot 🌱 the roots have were own attached to the leca balls 😮

Using leca balls for houseplants is not easy - but certainly rewarding. See more in the comments 📗📗
08/09/2025

Using leca balls for houseplants is not easy - but certainly rewarding. See more in the comments 📗📗

Did you know? Some tropical water lilies can regulate the temperature of their flowers to mimic that of warm-blooded ani...
08/09/2025

Did you know? Some tropical water lilies can regulate the temperature of their flowers to mimic that of warm-blooded animals.

This thermoregulation helps them attract specific pollinators—such as beetles—by providing a cozy, warm shelter during cooler nights.

The warmth also helps release stronger floral scents, making them even more appealing to insects.

Amazing to see a cactus sprout a big flower 😮🌸
08/03/2025

Amazing to see a cactus sprout a big flower 😮🌸

A key fact about Caladium’s color is that its vibrant and striking foliage comes from a combination of pigments, primari...
08/03/2025

A key fact about Caladium’s color is that its vibrant and striking foliage comes from a combination of pigments, primarily anthocyanins (which produce reds, pinks, and purples) and chlorophyll (green).

The unique patterns and color variations on Caladium leaves are genetically determined, but environmental factors like light intensity can influence the brightness and contrast of these colors. For example, brighter indirect light often enhances the vividness of the reds and pinks in the leaves.

Anthurium veitchii, often called the "King Anthurium," has spectacularly large, elongated leaves that can grow up to 3 f...
08/02/2025

Anthurium veitchii, often called the "King Anthurium," has spectacularly large, elongated leaves that can grow up to 3 feet (about 1 meter) long.

These leaves have a striking, deeply ribbed texture resembling the wings of a dragon or a giant feather, which not only makes it visually stunning but also helps channel water efficiently in its native rainforest habitat.

LECA provides excellent aeration and drainage, which encourages healthier and more robust root development compared to t...
08/02/2025

LECA provides excellent aeration and drainage, which encourages healthier and more robust root development compared to traditional soil.

Because the clay balls create air pockets around the roots, they prevent waterlogging and root rot, allowing roots to access both oxygen and moisture efficiently.

This environment promotes faster root branching and a stronger root system overall 🌱

Half pink leaf ✨
08/01/2025

Half pink leaf ✨

The Black Velvet Alocasia’s velvety, dark green to almost black leaves are covered with tiny, silvery-white veins that c...
08/01/2025

The Black Velvet Alocasia’s velvety, dark green to almost black leaves are covered with tiny, silvery-white veins that create a stunning contrast—this unique leaf texture and coloration help the plant absorb and retain moisture more efficiently in its native humid rainforest environment.

Its thick, velvety leaves also reduce water loss, making it well-adapted to periods of lower humidity despite being a tropical plant 🪴

Did you know? 🌱 The distinctive white polka dots on the leaves of the Polka Dot Begonia are actually a form of leaf vari...
08/01/2025

Did you know? 🌱 The distinctive white polka dots on the leaves of the Polka Dot Begonia are actually a form of leaf variegation that helps the plant reflect excess sunlight, protecting it from sun damage in its native tropical environment.

The undersides of its leaves are a deep, rich red or purple, creating a beautiful contrast with the green and white-spotted upper surface.

My morning routine of inspecting my plants while drinking coffee, most days I have a little helper beside me inspecting ...
07/30/2025

My morning routine of inspecting my plants while drinking coffee, most days I have a little helper beside me inspecting the leaves too 🐱☘️

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