Poor plant—it’s not long for this world. Once it exhausts the nutrients in whatever soil is in that pot, it’s a goner. It doesn’t take much—I’ve kept my African Violet alive and blooming vigorously for years in its original pot with just the addition of 2 drops of violet food in its water once a week.
Growing plants without soil is known as hydroponics. Plants can be grown in many different growing mediums, such as, gravel, sand, perlite, vermiculite, rockwool, clay pellets, bark or coconut fibre, or in water or even air (the roots hang in a mist of water)
Imagine over 3 years ago
No soil in the pot? No air in the room?
LeslieBark over 3 years ago
Poor plant—it’s not long for this world. Once it exhausts the nutrients in whatever soil is in that pot, it’s a goner. It doesn’t take much—I’ve kept my African Violet alive and blooming vigorously for years in its original pot with just the addition of 2 drops of violet food in its water once a week.
dflak over 3 years ago
Does being on a “liquid diet” mean he’s potted all the time?
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh come on. Give me the dirt.
P51Strega over 3 years ago
No wonder he spends so much time sitting on the pot.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
Moderately apparent.
oldlady07 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Unfortunately, my plants seem to do better when I generally ignore them, putting in a little water once in awhile, and fertilizer on rare occasions.
Plods with ...™ over 3 years ago
Ain’t hydroponics wonderful?
Growing plants without soil is known as hydroponics. Plants can be grown in many different growing mediums, such as, gravel, sand, perlite, vermiculite, rockwool, clay pellets, bark or coconut fibre, or in water or even air (the roots hang in a mist of water)