Soilless Myths. A New Life for Houseplants in Alternative Soil

Anna Petrovskaia is the author of a blog on how to grow houseplants without soil. For over 5 years, she has been planting plants in expanded clay and inspiring her followers to experiment. In your hands is the second edition of the book "Soilless Myths" — a guide to the world of home jungles without dirt under your nails and difficulties with watering! Everyone loves lush greenery in their interiors, yet few enjoy getting their hands dirty. Transplanting, watering, fertilizing, the whims of plants — all of this needs to be understood. Despite all efforts, every flower grower has had to throw away the corpses of their little flowers. It’s no surprise, as caring for plants is not easy! You hold in your hands a unique book that will tell you about home greening without mess. You will learn what semi-hydroponics is and how it is good compared to traditional growing methods. The book contains step-by-step instructions for rooting and further care of plants in expanded clay, as well as a list of everything needed to get started. In this edition, you will find even more tips on plant care, information about various mineral substrates and their comparison, selecting phytolamps, dealing with pests and plant diseases, and treatment methods. With this book, you will green your apartment without dirtying your hands and understand why the necessity of soil is merely a soilless myth!