got a bunch of little baby plants and am doing some repotting but damn i have a hard time remembering which ones can't have direct light
all but a few of them are low light types because i don't like window or overhead light (i am a cave gremlin)
but some of them need at least indirect light and i'm trying to get those situated well to the french doors (also i bought another seasonal fern bc i am weak and it's hogging a bunch of the space)
some of the tiny ones are barely hanging on and idk what to do else besides sun+ water
i thiiiink it's the tiny peperomia, the mini spider plant, and the aglaonema that really need out of the direct sunbeams and the couple of little succulents that need moved in more
the one snake plant that i haven't watered for six months needed a bigger pot so i upgraded it and i hope it takes it well. the bitty pearl pothos doesn't need a bigger pot but less sun and more drainage i think, so it got a new pot too
why do i get tempted by plants when i hate natural light so much? i did buy a *little* grow light for the corner though
i need plants that are ok with just ambient low light - the sansevieria is out of the window reach entirely but has been putting up fresh green shoots? the big peace lily keeps unfurling new leaves in the dark corner as long as it gets plenty of water?
but the other peace lily that was by the window is crunchy now and idk how to rehab it (still green? and not wilted but the leaves are crunkly so)
also i seeded some rosemary and sage and they are sprouting but the mint did not come up at all ://
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Ok bear with me, because I'm about to go off on a tangent. Due to my current hyperfixation on all things houseplants, I have recently spent what my partner referred to as a "concerning" amount of money and time tending to/learning about/procuring plants and their related accessories.
Now I'm not saying he's totally wrong in feeling like I might be going off the deep end in my pursuit of dopamine but in my defense, I offer this: YEAH BUT THEY ARE FUN. AND CUTE. AND SHUT UP ITS MY MONEY LEAVE MY PLANT BABIES OUT OF THIS
But seriously, i promised I'd stop buying so much stuff from Amazon, and I did. But then I realized that you can buy all kinds of different plant cuttings and starter plants on Etsy, and I ended up buying a select variety that I really want but don't want to pay $100+ for a plant in a 6 inch pot. Some of these prices for trendy plants are insane! Anyway I'm kind of obsessing over Philodendrons so I got 3 oh-so-trendy starters that were about $20 each:
Philodendron Ring of Fire
Philodendron White Wizard
Philodendron Gloriosum (dark form)
And I also got cuttings of the following for $3.95 each:
N'Joy Pothos
Marble Queen Pothos
Manjula Pothos
I don't know if anybody that follows me is into plants, but I'm really happy about this and again, yeah, I know it's still spending money, but the way I look at it is, I'm SAVING money by getting smaller plants plus I get the enjoyment of watching them grow bigger in a controlled environment! So, you know, I'm not saying it's the most responsible thing to do but listen...have you seen what's happening in the world lately? Shit is depressing and I need to touch leaves sometimes
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Finally doing my full Gardyn review!
Here she is in her full glory:
So, at this point we had multiple types of lettuce, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Tomatoes, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, Arugula and Mustard. It provided enough greens to have salad as a main course for dinner for three nights a week! Being indoors and soilless there were no pesticides used at any point. I would cut the leaves off as I made dinner, doesn’t get any fresher!
What is a Gardyn?
Gardyn is a fully automated, all in one, hydroponic gardening unit.
It starts with the base. The bottom of the unit is a tank which holds up to 6 gallons of water.
This does mean the unit is pretty heavy when it’s full, but if you’re strong or have two people it’s not too bad to move. When you receive it it is empty, so the initial set up is not too bad. Some people online do make rolling carts for them that are very nice if you struggle to move that much weight! It is a neutral color so it goes pretty nicely anywhere. I actually think it makes a nice decorative piece, especially when it is full! It also has enough space on top, maybe not if your unit is totally full, for your other seedlings/propagations!
After the base we have the lid. This is made of wood, so it looks pretty nice.
Underneath is where the pump and the drains for each tower is located. It has a small opening for refills, which I do about once or twice a week depending on how hot it is.
The columns screw into the lids. These were one of the worst parts of set up honestly. They have a rubber tube holding them together so I do recommend grabbing someone to help, maybe it was just me! Each section unscrews individually for cleaning and it holds and total of 32 plants if you use each space!
There is a bar across the back to provide support, which does have a wall mount. If you have kids or curious pets I would recommend mounting it to the wall.
In front of the columns are the lights. There are one on each side and they are labeled which side is which. This is one of the tougher things to set up with this unit.
It is incredibly bright. It does not bother me at all, I have grow lights everywhere, but it might be an issue if it’s near a place you relax.
The lights do have camera built into them. These sync with the app, where the AI can help diagnose issues and provide a time lapse of growth. This made me a bit nervous at first but the are stationary and if up against the wall that is all it will see. More on all of that below!
Here is what she looks like know. As someone with heavy depression it is nice how automatic she is. Lot of the greens survived until they bolted and we let them die naturally. If you have compost it would make a great addition. Even with little to no maintenance for a few weeks she is still blooming!
Pros
Fresh, organic produce ready at a moments notice
The ability to grow flowers as well/instead of you prefer
Soilless, which helps prevent a lot of pests
Helps freshen air indoors
Built in lights means it can go anywhere
Cons
Deep cleans recommended every six months can be intense
Plants are still susceptible to a few pests, specifically spider mites
The light is very bright
Sometimes the App just does not do what you want it to
The initial price is pretty high
Accessories from Gardyn can be expensive and come with so few
Now, the most controversial thing about this unit is the App/membership. I will start by saying, you can 100% not use the membership at all. You can purchase any accessories outside of it and find pretty much anything outside of their store that you would need if you can get creative.
The app and and internet connection however is required. This is how the unit syncs to the time and you set the light/watering schedule. So without both an internet connection and working smart phone this isn’t really a good option
Despite the fact you do not need a membership, I do love and recommend it. Currently the membership is $40 pre month. This gives you a lot more options in the app, but you also get credits which allow for up to 10 seed cubes with free shipping every month. That basically pays for it alone!
All in all, if you can afford it and are looking for something like this, I can recommend this enough. This post is not sponsored, but as a member I do have a discount code which will get you $125 off the unit if you’re buying anyway!
https://mygardyn.com/?coupon-code=rfchristopher08105&utm_source=appreferralgeneral
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