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Category: Plant care

Bottom watering: what it is and how to do it right

Bottom watering is a simple and highly effective technique to keep your plants properly hydrated. Instead of watering from the … More

houseplants, Plant care tips
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Everything you need to know about our plant-sitting service

Heading out on vacation and wondering who will take care of your beloved plants? At Planteka, we’ve got you covered … More

experts, Plant care tips, plant-sitting, Planteka services

Guide to Kokedama: Care Tips for All Seasons

What is a Kokedama? Kokedama, meaning “moss ball” in Japanese, is a distinctive plant display where the plant’s roots are … More

care tips, DIY, gardening, houseplants, indoor-gardening, mental health, moss, outdoor gardening, Plant care tips, planteka community, plants

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 … More

DIY, gardening, houseplants, leaves, nature, Plant care tips, planteka community, science

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 … More

care tips, drought in catalonia, drought resistant plants, earth day, gardening, houseplants, native-plants, nature, Plant care tips, planteka community, plants, rainwater-harvesting, sustainable-gardening, water-conservation

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 … More

container-gardening, gardening, indoor-gardening, micronutrients for plants, Plant care tips, plantas, planteka community, vegetable-gardening

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. … More

care tips, Plant care tips, plant care tips for the colder months, planteka community

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 … More

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 … More

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:   … More

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