Tonics — Botanicals
Karina Aldredge
Horsetail: Ancient Herb for Healthier Houseplants and Gardens
Equisetum aka Horsetail is a multifunctional, nutrient accumulating 'living fossil' that strengthens overall plant health while providing protection against fungal diseases and pests and why it's a key ingredient inner plant care tonics!
As a rich source of silica, horsetail has the unique ability to build strong cell walls which leads to bigger stems and thicker leaves while forming a resistance to fungal disease like powdery mildew and black spot and providing resistance to common pests like aphids, mealy bug and aphids.
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Aloe Vera for your Houseplants and Garden
Sun's out—time to grab the bottle of aloe vera gel! Or better yet, grow your own aloe vera plant and snap off a fresh leaf!
For many of us aloe is a go-to natural remedy for burns, sunburns, and even digestive support but did you know this nourishing, succulent does wonders for your houseplant and garden health too?
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Kelp for your garden and houseplants
Kelp is an abundant, sustainable, nutrient rich resource for your houseplants and gardens and a key ingredient in our plant care tonics!
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Plant Bubble Bath? Why your plants love saponins!
What's a saponin? And why does my plant want it?
Saponins are organic chemical compounds found in many plants and seeds (including some of our favorite foods). When applied to plants through foliar or soil treatments, saponins have the unique ability to trick a plant into thinking it’s being attacked. When plants are attacked, they create and release aromas to protect themselves (think lavender and rosemary). This is a plants way of protecting itself as these aromas both deter pests and attract beneficials.
Transforming plant and pest care from chore to ritual.
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