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I stumbled across a website that discussed hydroponics for houseplants. This appealed to me as I am horrible w/ houseplants. Unfortunately, I didn't save the site but this is what you do, to the best of my recollection:
You'll need a plant, ANY plant, with roots thoroughly washed (no dirt)
a clear glass container
an amount of clay pellets, enough to fill your container of choice
Using one hand, position the plant in the container and use the other hand to fill the container with the pellets. Once the plant is positioned the way you like, fill the container with just enough water to touch the longest roots.
Clay pellets can be obtained online or at your local hydroponics store, if you live in a metro area. Prior to planting, you soak the pellets in water for a few hours. The plant absorbs moisture from the moist pellets, which act as a sort of wick, using the little bit of water at the bottom of the vessel. You can place your plant in a bright, but not brutally sunny window, or in a shadier location. The site (I'm mad at myself for not saving it) said you can successfully grow C&S, AVs, tropicals, well anything.
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