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Getting Started w/ living soil

Sluicebox

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Gorgeous plant! Ok I will read this whole thread and take notes before bothering you again. I'm sold, great posts in here.
 

xmobotx

ecks moe baw teeks
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The purpose of the aloe is what?

i prefer aloe over aspirin & have used it on recovering plants from insect issues. it induces SAR {systemic acquired resistance} provides salicylic acid. plants respond well to aloe foliar & i've heard anecdotal it can be used as fertilizer {plant-based amendment} moreover, it is rich in saponins which help as a wetting agent for soil, an emollient for foliars & a sticking agent helping foliars stay on the leaf longer for absorption

try aloe in lieu of rooting hormones ~dipping the rooting end of your cuttings right in a sliced aloe frond

i advocate aloe for personal uses as well preferring it for acne treatment to much more expensive products as well as general skin maintenance. the combination of aloe & vitamin E prevents stretch marks for pregnant mothers
 
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