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Could you recommend me what type of soil to use and how big the pots should be, and how much watering I should do for a snake plant and a neanthebella palm?

I currently have this soil but I also have miracle gro potting mix. What would be better to use? (I like the appearance of the first one since it's rocky and dry, and that's apparently what I learned that succulents like, so I'm guessing the snake plant would love it, but not too sure about the palm...

Would this be an adequate size pot for that sort of size of snake plant? I'd rather have it at around that size since I don't like medium to large plants in a room.

I'm also curious about air purifying plants. How large would they have to be to effectively make a difference in air quality? Are any of the plants I've listed air purifying? And are there any that you may recommend to me? Preferably low-light, small potted plants? I typically like green leafy plants/palms/ succulents, but I'm open to suggestions! Thoroughly appreciate y'all's help :)

My Monstera perked up even more throughout the day today, so I remain hopeful for both of our battered plants!

I'm still figuring out grow lights myself so I don't think I'm the best person to ask for recommendations. I've tried to "research" it on YouTube but the best videos on grow lights don't focus on household/LED use, the videos are definitely more for folks growing pot (which is cool, no hate, but they're talking about different types of lights, different scale production etc.). So I can show you what I bought that's been working but I'm far from an expert.

If you have a spare lamp, you can use this guy, this is what I have right now that I screwed into an old cheapo adjustable-neck desk lamp from Target: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NN6SVG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is not an attractive setup but my crown of thorns, Euphorbia trigona, Albuca spiralis, and my succulent bowl are all doing well under it. My succulent bowl has calico hearts, an elephant food plant, an Echeveria elegans, a blue barrel cactus, and a goat's horn cactus. So yeah they're all doing pretty well at the moment despite the average temperature in my house dropping 10 degrees over the past 6 weeks.

I just bought this and it arrives tomorrow. There are options that have built-in timers but I already had a couple of Ikea light timers floating around so I'm using those (and I 1000% recommend a timer so you don't even have to think about it--my light turns on before I get up and turns off before I get home from work, shit's mad convenient): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8GMRWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I tried to find a clip-on grow light like that made in USA (or at least not in China) but I wasn't able to find one. (I've been trying to reduce the number of products I buy made in China in support of the protests in HK/in protest of the Uighur imprisonments.. not that anyone will notice though!) Turns out American-made grow lights are out of my price range at the moment, and mainly of such a size they're clearly for commercial operations. When I'm earning more and buy a house in the next couple of years I'd like to treat myself to a couple shop-style lights though. That would be cool

Not OP...but I have a bunch of plant grow lights for my houseplants and can answer

If you go to Amazon and search SANSI full spectrum grow lights, you can find an assortment of sizes and wattages. I have a couple in the 30 watt range and they are amazing lights

Then you simply have to get a medium to large clamp on shop light and aim the lamp wherever you want the light to go.

These sansi bulbs are also pretty light weight. I currently have one just hanging from the ceiling over my palm so it gets as much light as it needs to stay big and healthy. And its bright enough so that plants in the room also get some ambient light.

Ive also had really good luck with this clamp on light. I chose this one because its bright, its white full spectrum light, and it doesn't come with a built in timer.

I plug my grow lights into WIFI outlet plugs so I can custom set the schedule depending on the day of the week.

Other tips. The pink style grow lights tend to have good results with young growing plants. You can get the clamp on LED versions all over Amazon. But I have had better over all luck with full spectrum white LED lamps. Plus the pink light just doesn't feel as nice as full spectrum white.

In the deep winter, those full spectrum lamps can really give you the feeling of sunlight...which helps with happiness

TL;DR: see links below.

Beyond the actual science of which light is best, it really depends for many casual plant owners whether they want the light to look "decor friendly" or they want it to do a bang-up job of growing their plants. Honestly, there aren't many effective lights that look like they belong in a residence. No matter what anyone says, when it comes to grow lights, you do get what you pay for.

Below are 5 well-recommended options. I own all these (and others), having tried many entry-level grow lights. They're ordered by price, low to high, from $15 bulbs that go in ordinary lamps to an excellent entry-level grow light for about $175. The lower end work best as a supplement for natural light. The higher end will let you grow almost anything, even without a window.

Hope this helps you. Any questions, just ask. And yes, there are detailed, technical, scientific explanations for why these are better options than others; you can dive in there if you choose. Let's get to those 5 lights:

Miracle LED Almost Free Energy 100W Spectrum Grow Lite - Daylight White Full Spectrum LED Indoor Plant Growing Light Bulb for DIY Horticulture, Hydroponics, and Indoor Gardens Single Pack

ACKE LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants,Plant Light for Grow Light Stand,DIY Indoor Growing Light Panel for Germination,Seedling,Vegetative Growth and Flowering

Three Heads Grow Lamp, Bevice Full Spectrum LED Plant Light Auto ON&Off with 3/6/12H Timer and Memory Function, Light Intensity Adjustable, for House Plants Seedling Growing Blooming Fruiting

Roleadro LED Grow Light 1000W Full Spectrum 3500k Sunlike Plant Light Dual-Chip with ON/Off Switch and Daisy Chain for Indoor Plants for Seedling,Succulents,Growing,Blooming and Fruiting

Spider Farmer SF 1000 LED Grow Light,with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable Mean Well Driver, Sunlike Full Spectrum 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR for Indoor Plants Veg Flower

Thanks so much! It's these ones: GE Lighting 93101230 9-Watt BR30 LED Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Balanced Full Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t3ELDbT351RM8
It looks like they are sold out at the moment but I got mine from Target at the same price (:

They have a more powerful one called PAR38, but the ones I got are already pretty bright so I think they are best so smaller spaces. Although it is worth mentioning that I got three of the BR30's because I put them in my existing fixture in the bathroom (:

I’m on mobile so sorry if the link doesn’t work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Rz9ODbSJ0AW5F
Got these off of another post here a week or two ago, unfortunately they’re sold out at the moment but when they come back in stock I highly recommend them. Super easy to install and they’re ultra bright. So far my plants love them, one of my African violets actually started blooming a few days after I put these up. I especially love how they can all connect to each other, so I’ve got all 6 set up and connected between two different shelves and only have to use one plug in my outlet for them all.

I don't know if you're in the US or not, but I've been really wanting one as well. I can't get out to the nurseries myself (migraines), so just ordered this one off Amazon:

Monstera Deliciosa I haven't received it yet, but I've received other plants from them and had great success.

Good luck! :)

I recently picked up a few of these and absolutely love them: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LG39B3M

Not hawking them, but not having to live with a purple glow all the time has been awesome, and my plants love it at least as much as the red/blues. I know a lot of people use them, but this little greenhouse / LED combo has been amazing as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FZTKYXV

Yes! They pretty much all fit any lamp that could feasibly fit a flood light, so most desk lamps will do the trick. I use IKEA Ranarp lamps because aesthetic and they aren’t too expensive and come in different sizes and colors. I also troll Facebook Marketplace for vintage lamps of a similar style, because again, aesthetic

As far as bulbs go, I’ve been using the standard GE grow lights that you can get just about anywhere that sells lightbulbs (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QxujDb0276PFA). They’re a little too pink hued for my liking even though they claim to be full spectrum, so I’m trying out a Phillips bulb (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBPYBNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bzujDbNBYPPT9), but I just got it so I can’t attest to whether or not it’s worth the extra ~$10. So far it looks way brighter and way whiter (no color hue that I can tell), so I’ve got it on a croton that hasn’t had new growth for a while so I think that will be a fair test, lol.

I hope this helps!

Always happy to share knowledge. :) All my lights are diy pendant lights so I don't have personal suggestions for clamp hood setups but here are a few suggestions:

Clamp light fixture - No personal experience with this one but it's a broader clamp hood to accomodate larger LED lights but they may poke out of the bottom of the hood. Ymmv


LED Light suggestions:

• Sansi - This is the light I use and I really like it. I have no useable windows in my apartment so all my plants are under 4 of these lights and they're all pushing out new leaves all the time. The monstera uses 2 bulbs as its become quite large. Sansi also makes this bulb in a couple lower watts if this one is too intense but you'll have to move your plants closer to the bulbs.
  
  
• GE - No personal experience with this one but the specs are really similar to the Sansi above. Btw/fyi, PPF/PPFD is a more accurate measurement of how much light is available for photosynthesis.
  
  
• iledlight - Again no personal experience but this looks like a super bright light, brighter than the Sansi or GE. I might consider buying this one to try on my monstera... 🤔
  
  Hope this helps and good luck! 🌱☘🍀

I feel like every plant lover should have a set if these. Or if you don't know what to get your plant loving friend... Get them these.

I find awesone pots all the time for cheap at ross, or goodwill, then just drill my own holes! Free yourselves from the agony of a beautiful pot at a great price with nooo holeeesss.

Currently in the midst of dealing with a gnat problem. Here's what's worked for me so far:

1. Can't have fungus gnats if you don't grow your plants in soil (uprooted my English Ivy and am now growing the damned fool in water because gnats kept going back to it).
   
   
2. Mosquito bits. I honestly don't know the ratio of bits:water that should be used so please correct me if I'm wrong, but I soak about 4oz (this was probably overkill) of bits into a gallon of warm water for about an hour (or let it sit overnight in room temp water), and then water your plants with it like normal until your gnats are gone. I try to strain the bits from the water with some mesh because I've seen others have molding issues if they let the bits sit on top of the soil.
   
   
3. Catch the adult gnats with sticky traps before they can breed even more. I cut traps into 4ths or 8ths depending on the size of the plant and attach a disposable chopstick or skewer to stick it into the soil.
   
   
4. To prevent your other plants that currently don't have gnat issues from getting gnats, water from the bottom. It's advised to not let your plants soak in water for more than 30 min at a time. A moisture meter also helps with this. This also discourages gnats from coming back since the top layer of soil is dry.
   
   
5. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a temporary solution for preventing adult gnats from penetrating the soil to lay larva, but once it gets wet, it's pretty much useless. Sometimes I sprinkle on DE between waterings once the soil is dry. Not a long term solution and also annoying.
   
   There are lots of other redditors on this subreddit, /r/IndoorGarden , and /r/plantclinic who have faced the same issues, so have a look at their posts too to see what works for them (I see hydrogen peroxide is a common solution). Best of luck!

Yeah that's a super etiolated succulent - it would stay more compact with more light. I'm not sure exactly what species it is because a lot of them will turn green like that when they're not getting enough light. My best guess is that it's some kind of sedum but the green might be throwing me off.

You can chop off the main head and those two smaller heads, strip off the bottom few leaves and then leave them in open air for a 3-5 days so they callous over. Then stick the new stems into succulent/cactus mix and they will grow new roots. If they start growing tall like that again they need even more light (lots of people use plant grow lights for these). The original stem will also sprout new babies - it will look weird but if you let the babies grow a bit you can eventually chop those off the main plant too.

You can also propagate the leaves on this type of succulent if you remove them properly. Watch a few Youtube videos on succulent leaf propagation and you'll get what I mean. You need to get the very base of the leaf that is attached to the stem (if you rip off a tiny piece of the stem with it even better). They will only propagate if you keep that part intact.

You need a gritty, well-draining soil. I really like Bonsai Jack: https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Jack-Succulent-Cactus-Soil/dp/B0194E9RW4/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=bonsai+jack&pd_rd_i=B0194E9RW4&pd_rd_r=8181cdfd-0c8c-462f-ac25-934ddc331082&pd_rd_w=3i851&pd_rd_wg=t8V21&pf_rd_p=a5491838-6a74-484e-8787-eb44c8f3b7ff&pf_rd_r=3DSG67X2KBP6DWFBPSFP&psc=1&qid=1571963168

And you want a small pot with a drainage hole.

hahaha I am TOTALLY being a helicopter parent with this plant. How odd, but I have no shame. :) Thank you for the encouragement! I do not have a moisture meter. Is this the type you are referring to?

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https://www.amazon.com/Alotpower-Moisture-Hygrometer-Outdoor-Battery/dp/B06XC6QD3B/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=moisture+meter+for+plants&qid=1558549066&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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I will take suggestions for any type you think works best. Seems like a simple addition to the plant room!

I always recommend that houseplant and cannabis gardeners keep spinosad (Saccharopolyspora spinosa) on hand as it is non-toxic, safe for consumable plants, and effective against aphids, caterpillars, leaf hoppers, leaf miners, mites, soft-bodied scale, thrips, etc. I also recommend an 8 week systemic to prevent most of the pests listed from coming back (spider mites excluded.) The systemic is only rated for non-consumable plants and will need to be reapplied every eight weeks.

PS: r/plantclinic is where you want to post for help.

I’m using this one. It was super easy to set up, but the thing is on the flimsy side and as you can see in the pictures, it’s really the bare minimum. No casing or anything. But it doesn’t get too hot and because it’s so minimal, it fits flat on the underside of the shelf so you don’t see it unless you’re sitting on the ground. Like I said in another comment, all this gear is super new so I can’t give any solid recommendation other than that I’ve had a good experience so far!

I have this bit set which was super cheap on Amazon, and I have used those to put drainage holes in TONS of ceramic pots! It's super easy, I spray water on them to keep the temp down while drilling, and take it at a medium speed.

My tip for starting the hole (that's the hard part), is to start at an angle, get a groove in it, and slowly tilt the drill up until the circle is flat on the surface. I haven't broken or cracked one yet. :)

Mine has been doing quite well and here’s what I do:

• bright indirect light
  
  
• water thoroughly every 10 days (could be more or less depending on the heat of your climate)
  
  
• I try to keep the humidity over 40% at all times. This is probably not super necessary but helps the plant thrive.
  
  
• you’re also gonna need to maybe get a mosspole to help it climb. Without one of these the plant will tend to get super wide/take up a lot of space.

lol I linked them above :



Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZfqJDbVB0P29V

These ones are the best ones I’ve found. Doesn’t make your space look like you’re obviously growing weed since it’s white light lol and doesn’t give off a ton of heat which burns my plants. Also I like that the bulbs are curved and have 3 led strips per light so I have more versatility in my set up.

Just purchased this rack and grow light off Amazon for my small tiny living room with only a North facing window. Ignore the piece of cardboard covering the light, it is really bright but my plants are loving it. Now to figure out how to crowd the rest of the plant kids around this area. Hope it gets them through the cold Colorado winter.

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Saw this light mentioned on a YT video, I'd highly recommend as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKKG8Q3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For a very wide palm, I'd use 2 grow lights, each angled at it from above. However, if you hang a strong enough light up to 24" directly above, it should still benefit. The lower fronds would naturally receive dappled light anyway. I'd monitor it for etiolation, then maybe decide if I want 2 lights instead.

It's true that the bulbs must be quite close to the plants. 24" is as far as I would go. LED lights can be a bit farther away than fluorescent. I use 40 watt LED grow lights to supplement sunlight. Even my plants that sit over 24" away appear to benefit. The closest plants grow the best, though. My lights are in a clamp light and a normal lamp.

I use this one, as I prefer white light:

https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Daylight-Spectrum-Sunlight-Greenhouse/dp/B07BRKG7X1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=31BY0GSV495O8&keywords=sansi+grow+light&qid=1556076681&s=gateway&sprefix=sansi+grow&sr=8-3

Edited to add: light reflection makes a huge difference. A silver or white reflector would reduce wasted light. My clamp light reflects the light with its aluminum shade. My lamp has a white shade interior.

My apartment has pretty terrible lighting and with fall/winter coming on strong in the Boston area, I decided to put together a little home gardening station to help with lighting and movement of the plants for watering. I went into this with the goal of having my setup accommodate most of my small collection of plants and to allow for easy movement without having to mess with the grow lights. In the end, I decided on a cart-based design composed of the following items:

Bror Utility Cart 33 ½” X 21 ⅝” X 34 ⅝” ($99)

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bror-utility-cart-black-pine-plywood-60333850/

Bror Add-on Shelf 21 ⅝” X 6 ¼” X 5 ½” ($10)

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bror-add-on-shelf-black-20402001/

Koppla 3 Outlet Power Strip 19 ¾” ($4.99 for two pack)

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/koppla-3-outlet-power-strip-grounded-white-00086428/

2x Hemma Cord Set, Black 15’ 5” ($7.00 each)

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemma-cord-set-white-10175810/

(IKEA site only has white showing up now, black was available in-store)

2x Luftmassa Lamp Shade 10” ($17.99 each)

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/luftmassa-lamp-shade-rounded-70462648/

Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Mini HS105 ($21.75)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1JVZOE/

Relassy 20 Watt Dual Head, Gooseneck, Full Spectrum Grow Lamp ($27.39)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C68N7PC/

2x GE 9 Watt BR30 Balanced Full Spectrum Bulbs ($9.98 each)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/

4x 3M Command Utility Hooks 3 lbs ($8.99 for nine)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751RPD3V/

2x Velcro Thin Ties 8” X ½” ($9.70 for 100)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6/

Total Cost (pre-tax): $234.76

I got a great Monstera from Hirt's Garden on Amazon! It was well packed, everything was in tact, and bigger than I had anticipated (I ordered a 6" pot). Ive had it since February and it has at least doubled in size...there are like 5 new stems popping out right now. Highly reccomend if you can't find them locally like myself!!

Split Leaf Philodendron 6" Pot - Monstera -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUY4TCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QltJBb0YA6KBP

Oh I've got you covered!

I made a detailed comment a few months ago summarizing and reviewing all the LED grow lights I have used - many of which are white and won't mess with your decor (I too don't like the prospect of living in a Disco).

To summarize the post in case it is TLDR, here are my two favorite white-colored grow lights. Both of which I think could work well in your space.

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Here is my favorite bulb type light

And here is my favorite goose-neck style lamp(It could work well for your plants on the shelf)

True full spectrum. So a nice daylight color, not blurple.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKG7X1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RZwYDbRPT0PK7



More expensive. Same bright daylight color. More powerful.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T47G2L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_z3wYDbJABYHY8

They're these guys: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FZTKYXV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

An absolute steal. As you can see, they're super pink. I'm sure our neighbors are wonder what exactly we're growing at this point! The orchids are going bonkers now! I have nothing but good things to say about these lights. They're incredibly lightweight. I did zip ties on the wire shelves and the included contact strips for the walls. You can rig multiple lights together, or do individual lights. The price was pretty much perfect. I ordered two boxes (12 lights total) and still have two lights left (looking for the right spot).

Amazon - 14W LED Grow Light, New Dual Head Desk Clip Lamp Warm White Light with Swivel 360 Degree Adjustable Gooseneck and One Switch, Warmwhite Comfortable Light for Indoor Plants at Home and Office https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6NWGDbVPP4R64 😊

Summit 116-12 Quick Kill Mosquito Bits, 8-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001LE1VC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LvYOBbXR4S9M1

That’s what I use and a little goes a long way. So worth the $$. Another thing that helps is I always have a ceiling fan on for air flow. Seems to keep the gnats away too. My house is a jungle and I rarely ever see a gnat! Best of luck :)

I bought one maybe a month after I got mine. I did a lot of research about what to do to attach it and encourage it. The moss pole I got is available on Amazon but I found it at a local garden shop for about $6. It came with 5 garden staples that you can stab into the pole around a stalk. I kinda did that when it had some height growing, and it stayed for a while. It got really big last year so it pulled away from the pole, but some of the aerial roots use it. It leans toward the window now, and bc the main stalk and 4 or 5 leaf stalks are so thick, I’m going to get some of these rubber ties and another moss extension to get it centered when I report it. I would wait to pole it until you get some body to the plant, and until it’s ready to be in a bit of a bigger pot. When it seems to be growing it’s first couple of aerial roots (you’ll see little brown nubs on the bigger stalks) then you can think about getting a pole and training it to climb. Good luck!!

Moss stick. Many houseplants will thrive on moss sticks (e.g., pothos, philodendrons, wandering jew, etc.). They're cheap, but if you can't find the size you need they're super easy to DIY.

I just drilled my own holes for the first time yesterday! I was in the same spot, so many pretty pots but no drainage. I bought this set off Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00823A-Diamond-Drill-Piece/dp/B00ODSS5NO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=diamond+drill+bits&qid=1564513905&s=gateway&sprefix=diamond+dri&sr=8-3
I drilled 3 different pots yesterday and it was super quick and easy. The world will be your oyster!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wK9PDb6NE7QQG

It’s these! I absolutely love them. I’ve only been using them for about a week and I’ve had new growth in my Hindu rope, crotons, Zebra plant and my peace lily is blooming. I swear it’s because of these lights. I have them on during the day in a room that has a north facing window, my monstera soaks up that sun but my others get these lights :)

Not expensive, they are light weigh, ultra bright and electric bill friendly! Browse this link to learn more about it. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR

The House Plant Expert https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0903505355

It's the best I've found, every entry has good pics, "keys to success" and problems specific to that plant, plus a larger troubleshooting section for plants in general.

I have all my plants in porous clay or terracotta pots and I'm probably watering the varieties you mentioned about every 10 days to 2 weeks. They do get completely dry in between, but as long as the plant isn't drooping, I wait.

I also use a moisture meter -- I find it's great to use in larger pots because sometimes the soil looks dry on top, but it's still wet deep inside the plant, so it helps prevent over-watering.

I got a beautiful young plant back in April from Amazon of all places. It came in a 6" pot and was so big I split it into two and have 2 happy plants. Check the seller JM Bamboo.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUY4TCE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I’ve only seen it for plants too and I can never find it on Amazon. 😭

Edit: I just searched with VERY SPECIFIC descriptions and found it!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Edit 2: Your wish is my command

ACKE LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants,Plant Light for Grow Light Stand,DIY Indoor Growing Light Panel for Germination,Seedling,Vegetative Growth and Flowering https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGX3R9T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p3LYDbDX85QCH

These would work great with your table!!

I don’t have a fungus gnat problem but I don’t think that they are an effective solution to fungus gnats because I’ve heard that it takes away from their energy. I would try this: Bonide Product 951 Systemic House Plant Insect Control 8 Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX1HKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3GlwCbGM5TW42

So I work with classified stuff in a room with no windows. I have a few plants: a succulent, a shamrock, a peperomia, a dieffenbachia, Chinese evergreen, a polka dot and Brazil Philo and they are doing very well with this light. 14W LED Grow Light, New Dual Head... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I love this light since it's pretty affordable for a non purple, white light.

Monstera plant!

This is the guy I got it from but it looks like there are a lot of other sellers too :)

These aren’t the same lights, but if you’re looking for specific grow lights to chain together like this, I can recommend these: [6-Pack] LED Grow Light Strips for Plants 2FT, 60W (6 x 10W) t5 High Output Integrated Fixture Extendable 24 Inches Grow Lights for Greenhouse, Plant Grow Shelf, Easy Installation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZTKYXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h-pJDbD7RGXM3

I have a fungus gnat issue too. I’ve been using sticky stakes to catch them but I’ve noticed it doesn’t actually solve the problem in the soil. A lot of people have been recommending mosquito bits to me so I’ll be trying these out. Good luck!

Yeah, I know they do best outside 😥 there's just nowhere for me to place it and my apartment doesn't have great windows for sunlight. I did buy a grow light, about 45 W. I'll link it below. Is this a good light? And thank you for the suggestion, I'll trim it tonight!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C68N7PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WdWRDb7V58ENH

I got 2 sets of these:

LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C68N7PC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

In my honest opinion, I feel like they're just enough to get by since most of my plants are so big, this light would do really well for smaller plants, like my aloes hidden away on the left side of the after pic.

I plan on getting a bigger light in the future to install in the middle, then I'll place the 2 I have off to the sides.

That being said, I really like the company and the type of light they give off, have no complaints aside from my being foolish enough to buy lights this small for the jungle!

How do you really use those? I bought this one from amazon and I compared it to putting my finger a little bit deeper in the soil (as in not just placing my finger on top) and it pretty much read that the moisture was in the middle for all of them, even when I just watered and even when they needed watering. It has good reviews though so I'm not sure if it's just the meter.

I use a 30W SANSI Grow Light for my succulents and a 15W bulb for tropical plants on a different shelf. They fit into a standard lamp socket. The light is very bright and white, which I prefer. It was pricey but my plants are doing a lot better since I started using these bulbs a month ago.

>https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BRKG7X1/ref=psdcmw\_14252951\_t2\_B07KXBY2YH

Thanks! This might be what I've been looking for! I have a few lamps without shades, so this may work. Thank You!

The one on the right is this GE bulb which is super heavy and expensive-ish but it’s doing its job. I have like ten of these ones that are cheaper for the rest of my apartment.

I’ve been using Sansi grow lights off amazon and I’ve been really happy with them. I’ve only had one burnt leaf, and that leaf literally grew into and was touching the light for an entire day before I noticed, so that was my fault lol. I’ve had them as close as three inches without any burning!

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, E26 Grow Light Bulb for Hydroponics Greenhouse Houseplants Vegetable Tobacco, Sunlight White UV IR, 90 132V https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6dGhDbQ4Y7GQZ

GE is the best! I have so many.

GE Lighting 93101230 9-Watt BR30 LED Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full, Balanced Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sJ3ZDb2NX6ZW5

GE Lighting 93101232 32-Watt PAR38 LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants, Full, Balanced Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QK3ZDb65S42K7

This is the one I’m using now. It’s softer and more natural than the other grow lights I’ve tried. My house looks less like a club/grow house now, and it was only around $30.

https://smile.amazon.com/IRIS-Metal-Garment-Shelves-Black/dp/B075RBXB3W/ref=sr_1_40?crid=3AICVM0LUSZO9&keywords=shelving+rack+for+clothes&qid=1568995023&s=gateway&sprefix=shelving+rack+%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-40

This one? I'd love to get a similar one, not sure if I want to spend $90 though...

Reddit seems to have a particular hangup with calathea but so far mine have been behaving.
I get fairly good light in my apartment but being in the Northeast I wanted to supplement for winter. I actually just use a balanced spectrum grow bulb in a hanging lamp I built with parts from Amazon. I didn't like the look of anything so made my own.
Rustic State Industrial Retro Style Mesh Wire Cage for Pendant Ceiling Lamp (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786X9FBH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ahGTDb6PWDP3M

GE Lighting 93101230 9-Watt BR30... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6?

Okay, thank you! May I ask where you purchased yours? Local nursery? I was looking at this one from Amazon

I'd recommend reading through this book.

I'd also look around to see if there's a city owned greenhouse or a botanical garden you can volunteer at. If you have a university or community college around you could see if they offer any plant ID classes if you're very interested.

Here’s the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGX3R9T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_UvcJJIwRc5cwY

It comes with a hook so that you can hang it over your plants, but I liked the flat look against my shelves. I just used heavy duty command strips as it’s very lightweight, but we’ll see how they hold up!

Thanks! I got it on Amazon

ACKE LED Grow Light

Another tip for you, I buy this stuff from Amazon and mix into my soil, it definitely works! Bonide systemic house plant insect control

Bought it from Amazon!

Mosser Lee ML1010H Totem Pole Plant Support, 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UOCYFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ti0ADbDX306S8

Ok fine, downvote me all you want to. But I am right.

http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2006/05/caring-for-split-leafed-philodendron.html

http://www.healthyhouseplants.com/index.php/plant-of-the-month/split-leaf-philodendron.html

https://www.amazon.com/Split-Leaf-Philodendron-Pot-Pineapple/dp/B00MUY4TCE

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/philodendron.html

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-splitleaf-philodendrons-23692.html

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QFPBQDR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Here's the link, but it looks like Reddit bought them all.

I have these light bulbs that are white and are full spectrum. I have it in a pretty hanging plug in pendant. SANSI 30W LED Plant Light Bulb Full... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

When you’re ready to give up and want something that actually works: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX1HKI

A lot of people get something like this.

Something like this could work until you could splurge for a bigger one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_coI7CbHFK2ZT9

You can buy a moss pole similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/Mosser-Lee-ML1010-Totem-Support/dp/B000UOCYFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=moss+pole&qid=1558588327&s=gateway&sr=8-1
They also sell the same one at Home Depot. It comes with some metal fastening pins to pin the plant to the pole (you can eventually remove them once it's trained). You can also make your own out of a stick and sphagnum moss (there are plenty of YouTube videos) and secure with plant tape.

I bought some clip-on plant lights from Amazon, would that work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C68N7PC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They're from Amazon, they've been showcased on here a few times! IRIS Metal Garment Rack with Wood Shelves, Black and Dark Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RBXB3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4kaRCbC8HHR37

Amazon! https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B075RBXB3W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

They lay eggs in the soil, so they multiply rapidly. I used mosquito dunks when watering the plants, and then when the top layer of soil is dry after a couple of days, I sprayed diatomaceous earth - food grade on the soil liberally. The yellow stickies all around the plants caught the ones which somehow miraculously managed to survive. It took about three weeks to not see any flying around.

There’s a couple online that you can stake directly into an existing moss pole. Here’s the one I have. No issues yet!
Mosser Lee ML1010H 24" Totem Pole Plant Support, 24 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UOCYFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Sy1oDb1EZ8N8K

Well you obviously need those too, but for the plants...https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Daylight-Spectrum-Sunlight-Greenhouse/dp/B07BRKG7X1/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sansi+led+plant+light&qid=1564662754&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Mosser-Lee-ML1010-Totem-Support/dp/B000UOCYFA?ref_=fscpp_m_moss_poles-plants_dp_1_b

That’s the one I used

https://www.amazon.com/Mosser-Lee-ML1010-Totem-Support/dp/B000UOCYFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539826120&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moss+pole&dpPl=1&dpID=41h5LTtzbuL&ref=plSrch

IRIS Metal Garment Rack with Wood Shelves, Black and Dark Brown https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B075RBXB3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g7bxDb64ABZ45

OP said in another comment that it was this one

Metal Garment Rack with Wood Shelves, Black/Dark Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RBXB3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cJqHDbF7D0ATW

Here you go!

IRIS Metal Garment Rack with Wood... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RBXB3W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Amazon :)

For some reason the link above didn't work for me. I think this is what was being linked to.

https://www.amazon.com/Relassy-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Replaceable-Professional/dp/B07C68N7PC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8

Going to second this! I grow my monstera exclusively with grow lights and it currently has 6 new leafs coming in.

I use this one because it can go in any lamp but there's many options
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101230-Horticultural-Balanced/dp/B07NN6SVG6

Absolutely!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use the Monios T-8 grow lights. They're led strips and i use about 6 of them for all of my plants(75+) . I think 2 strips would be enough, maybe 3 depending on how dark your new place is. These are the ones i use but i think theyre currently sold out: https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR . However I'll reccomend these ones too as I did use these prior and they worked amazingly, I only really upgraded because my husband wasnt into the purple as much: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Growing-Lamp-7pcs-Gardening/dp/B07HW2PLY5/ref=zg_bs_14252961_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZB7D5JRNYTSTWWTEC3CT

The purple/red and blue lights hurt your eyes so bad after awhile. I would def recommend getting the lights that appear white so your eyes don’t burn off your face. I have the GE grow lights. They have it available on Amazon, but I actually found mine at my local Target. https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101230-Horticultural-Balanced/dp/B07NN6SVG6

I was eyeing this rack for a long time and I finally bit the bullet after seeing this post!


(Please forgive the mess in the kitchen; I was going to crop it out but I had to include my doggo for scale 🐺.)

I might get some hate for using an insecticide on my plants but [this stuff] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BX1HKI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title) has worked miracles for getting rid of fungus gnats for me. You can also get fly paper to get rid of the adults

I had the same problem as you and had tried everything. I finally had to resort to pesticide. I used bonide systemic granules . It’s for use on only inside plants and can’t be used on any plant you’ll eat. You sprinkle the granules into the dirt and mix into the first few inches of soil and water normally. It took 2 applications to knock out my infestation but was the only thing to work and keep them away. Whenever I buy a new plant, I preventatively mix in some granules into the soil and haven’t had any gnats come back.