Yes!! Plants live and thrive in Plant Gel because they have water, nutrients and air around the root base at all times.

Yes!! Plant Gel will keep your plants vibrant and healthy because they have everything they need to thrive. Plus, you can use colors for decoration and make nice displays. See similar questions...

Soil does not make plants grow. It is merely a medium that supports the plants roots. It is the nutrients within the soil and photosynthesis that make the plant grow. In hydroponics, you provide all nutrients to the plants through a nutrient and water solution. And support to the roots through the use of a medium. See similar questions...

You can mix Plant Gel with soil for any application. From planter boxes to tilling into the ground for grass and gardens. Vegetables grow very well with Plant Gel also. You can add Plant Gel to the soil before you plant by simply mixing it in. If you have plants that are already in the ground or pots and you do not want to transplant them, just poke 5 to 6 holes around the stem and put dry crystals in the holes. Cover the holes with soil and water heavy the first time. See similar questions...

Several flight experiments have been performed on plants, particularly on wheat. Part of the grass family, wheat is known as a cereal crop and typically used in making bread. In a microgravity environment, germinating seeds tend to grow normally with the shoots growing towards the light (positive phototropism). The roots do not exhibit phototropism, and they tend to grow whichever way they please. They will, nonetheless, usually stay within the moist medium in which the plant is growing. See similar questions...

No, but close. We are still balancing the size of our electronic catalog with the time it takes to access the information. We currently have about 95% of our varieties on our site. You are welcome to call if you don't see a variety you want, we are probably growing it. If you are looking for an item from last year's catalog that is not on the site, call us, we may have a limited supply available. We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee. See similar questions...

Plants, like all living things, need the proper nutrients to thrive. Unlike animals which can hunt for food, plants depend on the environment to supply them with the basic nutrients needed for survival and growth. The mechanism that drives plant growth is photosynthesis and photosynthesis requires light for energy and CO2 to drive the chemical reactions. Various other elements are needed during photosynthesis to create the carbohydrates which are stored and later used for growth. See similar questions...

You may pick up a soil testing kit at the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office or at any Fairfax County public library. The kit has instructions explaining how to send a sample to a lab at Virginia Tech. For a fee of $7.00, the soil testing lab will send you an analysis within two weeks. "Testing Your Soils Fertility," an article from the NVSWCD's publication Conservation Currents provides additional information. See similar questions...

None. Orchids do not grow in soil. In the wild, most orchids are found high above the jungle floor, in the tree canopy. For best results, orchids should be grown either in New Zealand sphagnum moss, fine orchid bark mix or medium orchid bark Mix. Orchids must be grown in pots with good drainage. Soil is bad for the plants because it cuts off air circulation at the roots and blocks the drainage of water. See similar questions...

Plant Gel is a type of polymer that holds water and nutrients around the root base of your plants and slowly time releases them to the root system of the plant. See similar questions...

Yes you do! You cannot use typical garden soil as it will cloud your pond water and if there are any chemicals or fertilizers in your soil, you will be adding them to your pond. Special pots may not be totally necessary but pots that are designed for ponds and water gardens have "slotted" sides that allow for water passing through. See similar questions...

Using the search box near the top of the page, enter the plant you are interested in and click “Search”. If our website will allow you to purchase the item, we have it in stock. The website will not sell you anything that isn’t available. You can use the Plant Finder on our website to locate plants based on zone, moisture level, soil type, etc. See similar questions...

its botanical name suggests, the tea plant is a variety of camellia, and like other camellias it can be cultivated in a home garden. It is not well suited to indoor cultivation, though. It grows best outdoors in climates like its native ones: temperate, with warm summers and cool (not cold) winters. In the United States, the best climate is probably like that found in the Carolinas. See similar questions...

OK, the answer is quite simply that I can't ever answer that one! I'm biased because the Paphs / Phrags come easy to me but I'm sure many people haven't had such good luck! However, I think that if I can give a Paph to my Aunt and SHE can rebloom it, then they can't be THAT hard! I honestly think the success in your area has NOTHING to do with where you live. I ship plants to people everywhere from Washington State, to California, to Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and New York. See similar questions...

Yes, but they will perform best in slightly acid (6.0 to 6.8), rich in organic matter, loam soil, with excellent drainage. If your soil is sandy or clay it can be improved with the addition of organic matter. Soil pH can be raised with the addition of lime beginning with an application 6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or lowered beginning with 2 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. If your soil is extremely poor, consider building 18" raised beds or removing and replacing existing soil to a depth 18 inches. See similar questions...

Paphs are such a diverse group that you should have no problem adding some hybrids or even species to almost any collection, regardless of your growing conditions, even if you are already growing just other non-orchidaceous plants. See similar questions...

Our process is naturally balanced so that it will not hurt plants - unless it is applied excessively. Ocean water, which contains all of the known elements, in their organic form, is not suitable for human consumption. When these elements are extracted properly from ocean water, they are suitable, and ideal, for plant consumption. Plants add a carbon atom to the extracted organic elements to make them inorganic, which humans and all mammals are designed to absorb. See similar questions...

Yes, you can. All you need to do is wash the roots of the plant by dipping in water and try to remove as much of the soil matter as possible. Be very careful with the delicate roots so the plant doesn't go into too much transplant shock. After the roots are somewhat clean go ahead and pot the plant in any of your favorite hydroponic media and begin a standard watering regimen. See similar questions...