Growth is my favorite color and this blog will give you a sneak peak of the daily ways I'm creating a jungle. @theplanthammock on Instagram & etsy. Plant mom since 2008. All pics are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for stopping by!
Did you know LECA stands for “Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate?”
It is a hard tiny 1/2″ pearl that your plants can grow in.
Never used LECA?
Here are 5 facts about LECA to get you started:
You can use LECA as a propagation medium AND even a permanent growth medium for adult plants
LECA is ideal for smaller apartment type spaces when it is more difficult to haul bags and shovels of dirt around.
LECA delivers oxygen to roots while growing in water/fertilizer making root structure stronger
LECA is NOT pest friendly like soil making those pesky gnats way easier to keep on the down low!
Have questions about getting started with LECA? Reach out below - it is a really beautiful way to display and grow your plants in a visually clean and tidy environment
Want a plant sticker? We have them on our etsy shop:
The 🐵emoji🌿 plant care guide for highest plant success through ❄️ winter 🌱#plantcare101 - Clean Leaves!! 🌱 How to have a successful plant care Sunday through emojis (translation below if needed😉) Step 1 🎛️🎧🎶🎹 Step 2 🧹🧴 Step 3 🎤🎧🎶💃 🧹 ✨ 🪴 ✨ 🌱✨🌿 Cleaning your plant leaves is one of the most powerful things you can do for #winterprep for your indoor houseplants. They need every bit of light they can get. The dust bakes on like sunscreen inhibiting that oh so important sunshine. ↘️Translation↙️ 1. Cue fav playlist 2. Grab your fav duster 3. Sing & dance to your plants as you clean the leaves Tag a plant friend to share the plant care! ☮️💚🌱 -Hannah #plantcaretips #indoorplantcaretips #houseplantclub #ilikegreenthings #greenthumbwannabe #wannabegreenthumb #tagaplantfriend #wannabegreen #dustcollection #takingcareofmyself #selfcare #mentalhealthjourneyblog #mentalhealthisreal #littleplantshop #etsyplantshop #giftsforher #franklintn #nashgirl #tnwomenconnect #plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylifechoseme #pandemicplants #theplanthammock #cleanleaves #indoorplanttips #spotifymusic #spotifyplaylist @spotify #plantplaylist https://www.instagram.com/p/CWjAgHxP2Ec/?utm_medium=tumblr
Picking up pine cones on our farm was so relaxing. This might have to be a new Christmas tradition... Making pinecone ornaments! A bucket of pinecones, my glue gun and LOADS of glitter turned into this ...our newest seasonal item! I now have glitter all over my workshop, but 😜 #worthit If you would like a upcycled pine cone ornament on your tree this Christmas, we have a select amount (I only picked so many!) $5/each in our Etsy shop now #linkinbio Proceeds go towards planting fruit trees, blooming flowers and fresh foods for our forest next year. Want a custom color glitter? DM me! Get in your order soon so I can mail them out ASAP so they can sparkle on your tree. #holidaycrafts #etsy #plantatree #christmasdecorideas #christmascrafts #pinecone #pinetree #savetheplanet #savethetrees #reusedecor #upcycleddecor #upcycleddecorations #simpleliving #christmasornaments #christmasetsy #etsyornaments #handmadeornaments #naturalforest #natureatitsbest #naturalmaterialsarebeautiful #offgridding #puckettspines #pucketts #puckettsnashville #tncraft #handmandewithlove #christmasgiftidea #supportlocal https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZP2HmMlrh/?utm_medium=tumblr
Want the REAL scoop? It's been a planty week so far. Plant swaps, hammock meet ups, drinks with plant friends @greenhousenash plus lots and LOTS of planning. What about you my Instagram peeps? How did you spend your #labordayweekend ? What are WE planning for? That is still a bit of a secret, but you'll be the first to know (and quite soon!) Now to packup since 🤫🤫 big things are coming soon Thanks @extendedstayamerica for the past couple months. Yes, we've been living in a hotel since transition has been underway. 😳 It's been great #franklintennessee I'm so #grateful we get to call TN home. We will certainly always look back at this time with tears of joy. Now I'm ending this post before it gets too mushy 😭😜🤫 ☮️💚🌿 Peace • Love • Plants Hannah #onwardupward #plantythings #plantythingsforplantypeople #plantfriendsarethebestfriends #greenhousenashville #theplanthammock #growthology #planthammock #plantwoman #smallbusinessstar #etsyshopowner #etsycrochet #etsyplants #thaimonstera #monsterathaiconstellation #monsteraadansonii #swisscheeseplant #terracottapottery #reusecraft #yarnproject #yarnideas #needleandthreadaroundtheworld (at Franklin, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CThcFnJsccL/?utm_medium=tumblr
Got a great bag of prop picks from a local plant club member today. Especially excited to add the Monstera Adansonia Narrow to my collection of climbers as well as the polka dot plant!!
We are stoked for our first giveaway! This hammock is made of recycled plastic cause why not reuse to make something beautiful? It is so dreamy soft to the touch. To enter: 1. Follow @theplanthammock 2. Share this post (after liking it) 3. Tag 2 plant friends This Saturday we will post the winner! We look forward to seeing who the lucky winner is - free shipping too in the US ☮️💚🌿 Peace love and plants Hannah #plantgiveaway #etsyshopgiveaway #theplanthammockgiveaway #theplanthammock #plantbestie #plantcollectorsunite #nashvilleplants #nashvilleplantshop #plantfreebies #freeplants #plantideas #recycledfashion #recycleddecor #smallbizideas #womensupporting (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTD7pHIsQGP/?utm_medium=tumblr
These tricks can make your watering schedule easier and pain free for you and your plants!
1. Are the leaves limp?
One way you can check this is to gently move and shake the plant. If the leaves are very limp it is probably tired and needs some water to perk up!
Hydration does wonders for a dehydrated plant!
2. Are the leaves curling under?
This is one of the main things your plant will do when it wants a drink.
It's an easy one to notice from a distance too. See how the ends of the leaves are curling under?
A drink can go a long ways!
3. Are the stems "wiggly?"
Who wants a wiggly plant? "Not I!" said the plant mom.
If your stems are bending and easily hanging down further than normal your plant is thirsty.
The stems should not be rubbery or bending too easily. Be careful though! They can become bruised if you play with them too much when they are water deprived.
This is my happy Pearls N Jade pothos after watering. Came a long ways and perked right up!
I've had many people ask how I keep my plants so full. I regularly replant cuttings in the top to keep the "head of hair" full and beautifully lush.
This one hasn't needed much.
I liked the pot size so instead of potting up, I tried a branch and shared the cuttings with a friend.
This stimulated more growth which you can see just a month later