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Did you know that virtually every part of the neem tree is useful?

Bark, resin, seed, wood, leaf, flower and stem are key ingredients in many hair care, dental hygiene and cosmetic products. You can find neem on the ingredient list of many pet care products too! But most of us think of neem as a natural agricultural pest care product. Let's learn why!

Neem is chalk full of antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti inflammatory properties. We could go on and on listing the myriad of the practical uses this resourceful tree provides, but today let’s focus on one: neem as a key ingredient in our plant care tonics.

Many of us know aloe vera as the best natural remedy for sunburns. Some of us have also used it for digestive support, but did you know this ancient succulent is an incredibly useful supplement for plant health too?

Kelp is an abundant, sustainable, nutrient rich resource for your houseplants and gardens and a key ingredient in our plant care tonics! 

 Understanding how the leaves function helps us to become better plant parents and garden stewards.

Stomata, Leaf Cuticle, and Foliar Feeding explained

When we offer plants nutrients via their leaves it’s called foliar feeding. Foliar feeding helps treat nutrient deficiencies while boosting plant growth, plus it’s a fantastic way to clean leaves while preventing and treating pests! We cover all the befits for leaf cleaning in our previous blog post you can find here

Cleaning leaves and enjoying that afterglow is a such rewarding plant care ritual! Spraying your plants and being rewarded with that radiant, healthy shine is a plant parent joy, a bit like putting on a fresh coat of paint.

When the suns shines less intensely and temperatures drop, the natural world slows down. Winter has set in. This is our quiet cue to slow down and rest more during these shorter days and longer nights. The same is true for your houseplants. Offering your plants proper care during the winter season isn’t a huge amount of work, but it can make all the difference for growing a thriving houseplant collection come springtime! 

Plant parenthood is easier when you have the right tools plus guidance from those of us with many years of hands on experience for keeping plants healthy and pest free. Here's how we do it.

From corm to leaf, our best tips for growing alocasia indoors.

Did you know Alocasia (just like oxalis) can happily go dormant during the winter months in your home? When temps drop and sunlight is less intense, alocasia may actually enjoy a long winter's nap unless kept in bright sun or under grow lights.

Tips for growing Alocasia from corms and year round in your home!

Plant parents, we got you! Spot a fuzzy, little cotton ball on your houseplant? Looks harmless enough. Unfortunately what you have most likely discovered is the powerful life force sucking plant pest Planoccoccus Citri or Citrus Mealybug.

These innocent looking creatures quickly reproduce to slowly destroy, or seriously stunt the growth of your green babies. It can be frustrating and heartbreaking but you're not alone and we'll do everything we can to help!

Treat spider mites naturally! Sacred Leaf and Soil Sacred Tonics work to rid your plants of pests while nourishing them from the inside out!

If you discover the telltale signs of spider mites on your plants: tiny webbing, pale color leaves, tiny yellow spots, or miniature spider like critters hiking around the foliage of your plant babies, take a deep breath, exhale, it's going to be ok, we got you!overabundance of nitrogen.

 

Thrips! We are here to help save your plant.

Let’s just jump right in. Thrips are the most persistent and annoying houseplant pest I’ve dealt with in my many years of plant parenthood. Yes, even more annoying than those darn fungus gnats that fly right into your face. 

 

Marimo’s an excellent choice for beginning houseplant enthusiasts and long time plant parents alike. Since marimo need very little attention, they are the perfect plants for kids who want their very own houseplant, a wonderful gift for newlyweds as they are a symbol of love, a lovely heirloom plant that can be passed down from generation to generation.   

You may have heard the alarming news that an invasive, destructive species of freshwater mussels have been hitchhiking their way across the globe on Marimo. Zebra Mussels reproduce quickly and alter food webs by overconsumption of plankton. This in turn increases harmful algae overgrowth and wreaks havoc in waterways, causing an imbalance to our ecosystem. This invasive, destructive species of freshwater mussels have been hitchhiking their way across the globe on Marimo moss balls.

Why do Marimo sink, and what makes them float? Excellent question friends. Here's what we have learned.

Here are five reasons that regular leaf cleaning benefits your plants, especially those big tropical types like alocasia, philodendron, bird of paradise, monstera, and anthurium.

We recommend mixing up a batch of Sacred Leaf Tonic and enjoying the experience of giving your plants a gentle misting, or a Sacred Leaf Shower once a week for maintenance. For pest care we recommend 3x a week for the first week, 2x a week for the second and weekly maintenance. For leaf cleaning, we recommend once a season for a thorough reset!

Ever consider a zero waste alternative to bringing home a cut tree? We have ideas that lean in a more sustainable direction while keeping the spirit of the season alive while being kind to the planet too!

Here are some zero waste alternatives to consider this season:

Did you know many houseplants are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested? We're here to help alleviate that stress!

From orchids to Venus fly traps, palms to ferns, we've assembled a detailed list of favorites to choose from if your fur baby just won't leave those leaves alone!

If you follow along with us at Sacred Elements, our mission is to create environments to support well-being for plants,...

Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the beginning of winter, the longest night and the hope of sunlight returning. Throughout history humans have set aside time to reflect on the cycle of light and dark, of growth and rebirth, renewal and resilience, especially in the face of darkness.

Burning sacred herbs is an ancient, powerful ritual used to cleanse, protect, calm and purify. Here are 6 medical herbs we enjoy using for smoking and cleansing rituals, many are also ingredients in our plant care tonics!

Our favorite way to incorporate this ancient medicine into our lives is by eating the flowers. They are thick and fleshy, similar to a rose petal with even more bite. Their flavor is reminiscent of ginger and cardamom and they are delicious in many different types of dishes.

Self care through Plant care. Here are a few ways to create Sacred plant rituals that benefit you and your plants.