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