What is a Kokedama? Kokedama, meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a distinctive plant display where the plant’s roots are…
Why do some plants have leaf colours other than green?
Have you ever wondered about the kaleidoscope of colours that adorn the plant kingdom? From the soothing greens to the…
Water Conservation Tips and Drought-Resistant Plants for Mediterranean Climate
As we approach another Earth Day, the urgency of climate change becomes increasingly apparent. Catalonia currently faces one of its…
Why use micronutrients for plant health and nutrition?
In the lush world of gardening and agriculture, the focus often revolves around the big players – the macronutrients like…
Optimizing Plant Growth: Essential Nutrients and Fertilizers for Flourishing Vegetation
Plants, much like humans, have specific nutritional needs crucial for their optimal growth and development. It’s vital to grasp these…
How to get rid of fungus gnats on your houseplants: Effective Tips
Fungus gnats, tiny flying insects belonging to the Sciaridae family, thrive in environments rich in moisture and organic matter. They…
How to get rid of mealy bugs on your plants?
Mealybugs, small soft-bodied insects, feed on plant sap and are commonly found as pests affecting both indoor and outdoor plants.…
What do yellowing leaves tell you about the health of your plant?
Your plants having yellowing leaves; but you don’t know what’s causing them? We found six possible reasons that could lead…
Which plants can be paired together while bringing them indoors in winter?
When bringing plants indoors for the winter, it’s essential to consider their individual preferences for light, humidity, and temperature. Grouping…
What precautions should be taken when you repot your plants in winter:
Repotting plants during winter can be a bit more challenging and less ideal compared to other seasons. This is primarily…
How to solve common problems with fiddle leaf figs / ficus lyrata?
Issue Possible Causes Solution Yellowing leaves and leaf drop Root rot due to overwatering. Maintain a watering schedule that allows…
Plants and their cultural significance.
Nov 1st and 2nd is usually celebrated as the Day of the Dead in Mexico and we wondered about the…
How to prepare your plants for colder months based on the plant hardiness zones in Spain?
The plant hardiness zones in Spain generally fall within Zones 8 to 11 on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.…
Advice For Plant Care When You Travel in Summer
Going on holiday can be a stressful period, especially in summer and if you have so many plants. Here are…
What is the right approach to collecting rainwater for your plants?
Collecting rainwater in cities is an eco-conscious approach to water conservation and nurturing plant life. By harnessing the natural benefits…
How to choose the right substrate mix for your plants?
When it comes to growing healthy plants, there are four main parts of the formula that you need to consider.…
Which plants can be used to make natural shampoo?
Today, we want to talk about DIY with plants and share with you about plants that can be used to…
How to take care of a terrarium?
Having a terrarium is one of the easiest ways to bring green to your space without having to take much…
Top 10 gift ideas for plant lovers
So you have a plant lover in your life? And you are wondering what to gift them? Well, it need…
How plants can enhance productivity at work?
Entering the 3rd week into the new year, #BlueMonday is for real. Don’t you think? If you are buried under the mountain…
Which plants are safe for pets?
Before we understand which plants are pet-friendly, let’s make sense of what causes plants to be toxic? Plant toxicity is…
Why Plants and Nature Should be in your Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Motivational Model in the Context of Nature If you are familiar with Maslow and the hierarchy of needs (1943,…
Which Plants Are and Aren’t Susceptible to the Cold?
In these past weeks and especially at PlantekaWalk, we have been asked many questions about plants in wintertime. One of…
Which Plants are Happiest in Your Bathroom?
To get the best out of your plants, you’ll need to be aware of the conditions in which they will…
Make Your Own DIY Moss Pole
Here at Planteka we are always trying to come up with new ways to have fun and enjoy plants. Today,…
How to prepare your plants for plant swap?
Plant swaps are a great way to meet with other plant parents, to feel connected with fellow plant lovers. If…
Autumn and Winter Plant Preparation and Care
As you’d expect, autumn brings new challenges to plant lovers, first and foremost, the challenge to prepare your plants in…
Which plants are air purifying and how do they clean the air?
Air purifiers are plants which take toxins from the air; although this is a bit of a misnomer because all…
A Guide for Buying New Plants
Buying new plants is an invigorating experience, but a frightening one too. Some plants can be expensive and are an…
How to use Ollas as Self-Watering System for Plants?
Ollas are an ancient form of watering your plants during the summer months. It is a method to hydrate the…
How to Create a Seed Bank and Grow Your Own Plants
Let’s begin our preparations for PlantekaFest Spring Edition.. 🙂 One of our workshop themes for this year is going to be…
How to help a new stuck leaf unfurl?
New Leaves and Common Leafy Issues With springtime comes an exciting moment in all plant keepers calendars. New leaves and…
How to Improve Your Mental Health with Plants
Take care of plants and let them take care of you! Mental health is at the core of who we are…
Care for Yourself as You Would Your Plants
We have said it before, and undoubtedly we will say it again, care for yourself as you would your plants.…
How to Propagate a Plant from Roots?
Propagating Plants from Roots So to finally close our series about propagation, i am going to share and explain about a…
Plant Propagation with Leaf Cuttings
How to propagate with or without a petiole? Following on from our previous posts about propagation. 1. Whole leaf cuttings: …
How to Propagate a Plant from a Stem?
Hello again! If you have been following on from the previous propagation posts, welcome back! If not, well.. read on for…
A Basic Guide to Plant Propagation
Now this is a fun one… Let’s make some plant babies. This is a super easy concept but with much…
Planteka Birthday Message
We all know the gift of a plant is the best gift you could give someone… But what do we,…
Una Guía para Kokedama: Consejos de cuidado para todas las estaciones
¿Qué es un Kokedama? Kokedama, que significa “bola de musgo” en japonés, es una forma distintiva de exhibir plantas donde…
¿Por qué algunas plantas tienen hojas de otros colores aparte del verde?
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por el caleidoscopio de colores que adornan el mundo de las plantas? Desde los relajantes…
Consejos para conservar el agua y las plantas resistentes a la sequía para el clima mediterráneo
A medida que nos acercamos a otro Día de la Tierra, la urgencia del cambio climático se hace cada vez…
¿Por qué utilizar micronutrientes para la salud y nutrición de tus plantas?
En el abundante mundo de la jardinería, la atención suele girar en torno a los grandes protagonistas: los macronutrientes como…
Nutrientes Esenciales para el Crecimiento de las Plantas: Guía de Fertilizantes para una Vegetación Floreciente
Las plantas, como los seres humanos, tienen necesidades nutricionales específicas cruciales para su crecimiento y desarrollo óptimos. Es vital conocer…