14 Essentials That Will Level Up Your Plant Care Routine
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Some of us are born with a green thumb, while some of us need a bit of help to keep our plant friends happy and healthy. So it's just as well there are so many products and gadgets available that make plant care easier. Here, we’ve rounded up 14 items both you and your plants will appreciate.
Bloomscape Microfiber Cleaning Gloves
Bloomscape
$15
Your furniture might not object to a layer of dust but your plants certainly will, because it prevents them from absorbing sunlight. These machine-washable microfiber gloves make it easy to gently remove dust and other debris from leaves—just pull them on and glide your hands over the leaves.
We the Wild Grow Concentrate
We the Wild
$13
This low-odor growth concentrate is designed for all plants in all seasons. Just dilute some in a watering can and water your plant. The soil quickly absorbs those organic ingredients—including beneficial bacteria strains—and watch your plants grow healthy and strong. The eight-ounce bottle makes up to 62 gallons of concentrate.
Hula Home Continuous Spray Bottle
Amazon
$9
A spray bottle doesn’t seem all that labor-intensive until you’re only on your second plant and your hand is already cramping. Don’t skimp on hydrating your plants to save energy. This continuous spray bottle keeps the mist flowing without all the finger pumps. Just fill up the bottle and lightly press the trigger twice to release a mist that lasts up to a full second.
PYLYFE LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants
Amazon
$12
This adjustable gooseneck LED lamp mimics sunlight, creating the optimal indoor growing environment for plants, herbs, or vegetable starts. It has three spectrums—blue, red, and blue/red—with nine dimmer levels, plus an automatic shut-off timer for better energy efficiency. Just plug in the USB cable and clip the lamp to the side of a table or window ledge and turn it on to give your plants the healthy glow they need to grow.
Stingmon 36 Pack Sticky Traps Plant Trap
Amazon
$15
Houseplants naturally attract fruit flies, gnats, and other insects. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with them flitting around your space. Insert one of these sticky, non-toxic plant traps right in the soil to capture those intruders and replace as necessary.
Owl Focus PE Plant Repotting Mat
Amazon
$6
It’s dirty work to repot a plant, but now you don’t have to make a mess of any surfaces while you do it, thanks to this convenient repotting mat. Just spread out the waterproof mat, fold and snap the corners to create a leakproof edge, and you’ve got a portable work surface that’s easy to clean up when you’re finished.
Luster Leaf 1875 Rapitest Suncalc Sunlight Calculator
Amazon
$30
You think your plants are getting enough sunlight, but now you can be sure, thanks to this handy gadget that calculates optimal light conditions. Now, you can find out exactly what full or partial sun/shade is for your plant—just place the battery-operated SunCalc in the location of your plant and check the reading 12 hours later.
Modern Sprout Pruning Shears
Modern Sprout
$19
Your plants deserve more than an ordinary pair of scissors. These needle nose-tipped shears are lightweight and easy to grip, and the high carbon steel blades snip quickly and cleanly. They can be used to prune and harvest both indoor and outdoor plants.
Modern Sprout Precision Tweezers
Modern Sprout
$10
When you need to prune plants carefully in hard-to-reach spots, grab this pair of long and slender tweezers to get the job done. They’re made from stainless steel with a matte black oxidized finish for durability.
Greendigs Soil Broom
Greendigs
$25
Tidy up your plants with this compact soil broom made from horsehair bristles. Grip the wooden handle and gently brush away errant soil from pots and windowsills as well as dust from delicate plant leaves.
The Sill Coco Coir Pole
The Sill
$10
Upgrade that plain wooden stake propping up your climbing plants with this attractive pole made from biodegradable coconut husks. Just insert the pole in the soil—you can stack multiple ones for large plants—and mist them to encourage growth. Not only will these guide growing plants, but they’ll also help them maintain their moisture.
Classy Casita Soil Moisture Meter
Amazon
$14
Stop guessing how much to water your plants and figure it out once and for all with this soil meter. Just stick the probe in the soil of your plant to record the moisture level and adjust your watering habits accordingly. Newbie plant parents will appreciate the ebook it comes with that provides valuable info on optimal watering for healthy plants.
DIMROM 110 Pcs Wall Plants Climber Vine Sticky Wall Clips
Amazon
$13
Turn your climbing ivy plant into wall decor with these clever clips. Just place these adhesive clips on the wall, thread the ivy branches through, and you’ve got a unique way to both support and show off your plant. The pack includes 110 clips in three different sizes.
The Sill Organic Lava Rocks
The Sill
$18
You can actually put that decorative planter to good use even if it doesn’t have drainage holes, thanks to these organic lava rocks. Just line the bottom of it with these porous rocks and they’ll absorb excess water from your plant’s roots.
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