Autistically Planted

Autistically Planted WPG,MB

Autistic owned & operated small business specializing in Houseplants, Succulents, and Soil Mixtures.

All orders can be placed through Direct Message, on Instagram or through email at [email protected]

Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA)This will be an unpopular opinion for some, but I am very passionate in my ant...
09/01/2021

Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA)

This will be an unpopular opinion for some, but I am very passionate in my anti-LECA stance.

I highlighted the most popular and important reasons why I don't believe LECA is a good option for growing a plant. The most important reason being, it just plain and simply is not any plants natural environment.

I don't understand why anyone would want to grow a plant in an environment it's not made for.

But of course, the choice is ultimately yours.

I will say though, when I asked a series of questions on my story about LECA the other day, one of the particular questions was "If you stopped using LECA, why?". There were 2 responses that really stood out to me:

1. They wanted to go back to what was more natural to the plant.

2. They had 2 Monsteras, one in soil and one in LECA. The one in soil was thriving so they switched the one in LECA over to soil.

LECA just isn't a good long term option for plants, and in the short term, I don't understand why you would want to shock a plant like that.

For those of you that had never heard of LECA, hopefully you learned a thing or two!

* Picture on Slide 1 is not my own picture, it was taken from Google *

Let's talk about the benefits of Terracotta!Terracotta is made from baked clay. it's naturally a very porous earth based...
08/25/2021

Let's talk about the benefits of Terracotta!

Terracotta is made from baked clay. it's naturally a very porous earth based material, which means it allows air and water to pass through the walls of the pot. hence why the outside of the pot will become physically wet when you water your plants!

in turn, this results in healthy, happy plants as it greatly minimizes the risk of root rot and disease that occur from over watering.

on the other hand, this causes the soil to dry out quickly, which means we are watering our plants a little more frequently.

is terracotta a great choice for all plants?

plain and simply, no, it isn't.

if you have plants such as monstera's which prefer to have moist soil, you will want to avoid terracotta pots.

but if you have plants that prefer to dry out between waterings, or succulents and cacti, terracotta is a great choice for you! the moisture wicking capabilities of terracotta can be a real life saver with our succy friends that are especially prone to root rot, as it ensures they aren't sitting in wet soil for longer than they would like.

if you are a vegetable gardener looking to use terracotta, you absolutely can, but you want to make sure you sterilize the pot extra well beforehand. the porous nature of the pot means it can absorb harmful chemicals that can contaminate your veggies.

if you notice chalky, white looking areas on your terracotta pots, don't panic.

while they can be visually unappealing, they aren't at all harmful to your plants. what those spots are, are salt deposits from the water being pulled through the pot.

cool right?

are you familiar with the term 'bottom watering'?if you're a keeper of succulents, there's a chance you know what i'm ta...
08/24/2021

are you familiar with the term 'bottom watering'?

if you're a keeper of succulents, there's a chance you know what i'm talking about as those are the plants that benefit from it the most.

top watering is the method most of us use when watering our plants. very simply put, it's when you pour water on the top of the soil. this can be harmful to a lot of succulents as you run the risk of damaging their leaves with the water.

getting water on the leaves of succulents can lead to rot and sunburn spots very easily.

bottom watering is when you fill a dish of your choosing with a couple inches of water and place the plant (in it's pot) in the water.

this allows the plant to drink up water while protecting it's leaves from any potential water damage. it's also a great way to ensure all of the soil is getting wet.

you leave the plant in the water until the top of the soil is wet. you can visibly see that the soil is wet, or you can feel the top of the soil to check that the water has made it's way up to the top.

this can be a much more time consuming method, the pot size plays a big role in how long it can take. the Kalanchoe Tomentosa pictured had to sit in water for 45min to be fully soaked. but i want to reiterate how beneficial this method is for our succulents!

if you have multiple succulents that need to be watered at the same time, i recommend putting a plug in your kitchen sink, filling it with a couple inches of water, and then adding your plants to that. it can make a time consuming task take a lot less time!

plus, it can be nice to put them water and walk away, doing other tasks in the time before needing to take the plants out of the water 🤷🏼‍♀️

have you ever found slugs or snails in your plants?they don't just show up in outdoor plants, they can be a problem with...
07/22/2021

have you ever found slugs or snails in your plants?

they don't just show up in outdoor plants, they can be a problem with indoor plants too.

they tend to go unnoticed as they typically only show themselves at night, when most people aren't looking at their plants.

but we still occasionally find them in our plants, and they can have some detrimental effects to the plant they are inhabiting.

they eat the plants, and they lay eggs in the soil leading to a snail/slug party.

there can be an easy solution to getting rid of them though, a cost effective one for those of us planting on a budget!

coffee grounds.

coffee is a natural deterrent of snails and slugs.

upon discovery of any pest, you want to repot the plant in fresh soil as there can be critters/eggs in the soil, but you also want to make sure you are doing something to ensure any stragglers aren't hanging around, or you'll be stuck in a viscous cycle.

after you've made your morning coffee, save your used grounds. mix them in to the fresh soil that you are using to repot your plant, and voila slugs/snails be gone!

they don't like coffee, so they will take a hike, ridding you of your pest problem without having to spend a dime!

our first ever sale to celebrate the mark of our 1 month anniversary!get 3 of our assorted succulents (of your choosing)...
07/15/2021

our first ever sale to celebrate the mark of our 1 month anniversary!

get 3 of our assorted succulents (of your choosing) for only $16.00 (15% off the regular price)

valid on all applicable orders placed from now until Sunday!

available succulents:
• Donkey's tail
• String of Dolphins
• Aeonium Haworthii Kiwi
• Crassula Perforata
• Crassula Platyphylla Burgundy
• Crassula Gollum Jade
• Crassula Springtime
• Echeveria Perle Von Nurnberg
• Echeveria Nodulosa
• Echeveria Pollux
• Echeveria Melaco
• Haworthia Concolor
• Haworthia Limifolia
• Graptosedum Darley Sunshine
• Sedum Adolphii
• Kalanchoe Tomentosa Choc. Soldier
• Sempervivum Sanford
• Sedum Canny Hinny
• Sedeveria Fanfare
and more!

Dm or Email for any orders or inquiries!

NOW AVAILABLEAssorted Succulents $6.50 each!I have 24 different types of succulents now available including Echeveria's,...
06/29/2021

NOW AVAILABLE

Assorted Succulents $6.50 each!

I have 24 different types of succulents now available including Echeveria's, Sedum's, Crassula's, Haworthia's, Aeonium's, Graptosedum's, Graptoveria's, Kalanchoe's, Sempervivums, and Sedeveria's.

All of these succulents come potted in sturdy 2.7" black plastic pots that they can continue to live in happily for quite some time, in my personal soil mixture!

These succulents are from a local Manitoba Greenhouse.

Friendly reminder that we are required to charge tax on all our goods, as such all prices are taxes included!

And as always, 10% from every sale will be donated to the Indigenous Community 🧡

DM or Email to order yours 💛

06/24/2021

Hi folks!

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to enter our giveaway on Instagram! The winner will be announced tomorrow.

Go and tag those fellow plant lovers!

How do I know when it's time to repot a plant?Slide 2 is exactly how to best tell when a plant is ready to be repotted.A...
06/22/2021

How do I know when it's time to repot a plant?

Slide 2 is exactly how to best tell when a plant is ready to be repotted.

As you can see the roots are not only visible through the drainage hole, but they are growing out of it. That tells me it has run out of room to continue growing and the longer I leave it in there, the more I risk it getting rootbound causing the plants health to decline.

When I took the plant out of the pot, I could see that it was at the start of becoming root bound (slides 3 & 4). Before I could repot it, I had to separate the roots and take off as much soil as possible (slides 5 & 6) so I could get a better idea of what size pot I needed, and allow it to continue growing properly in it's new home.

There are a lot of people that tend to stick to one style of pot whether it's terracotta, plastic, or ceramic. I use whatever the heck I have laying around as long as it's safe for the plant.

My partner brought home this old pot for me to use as a plant pot (slide 7), and he added drainage holes to the bottom of it so that it wouldn't kill my plants! Special shout out to him for adding drainage holes to all my unconventional pots 😂💛

Typically when you repot a plant you only want to go up to the next size (if it was in a 6" pot, you would want to put it in an 8" pot), to avoid having too much free space around the roots. Ideally you don't want more than 2" of space between the edge of the pot and the plants roots at any given point.

Fun fact: you can usually trim up to 30% of a plants roots without causing the plant to go in to shock!

"I know a few folks are wondering what plants I currently have for sale.At this time it is only spider plants!I wanted t...
06/22/2021

"I know a few folks are wondering what plants I currently have for sale.

At this time it is only spider plants!

I wanted to start off with a singular type of plant so that I wasn't overwhelming myself right from the get go.

I will say though, I will have succulents available in the very near future, so keep an eye out for when they become available!

Thank you all for your incredible support and patience as I start this journey 💛"

GIVEAWAY! What better way to celebrate the launch of my small business than with a giveaway including goodies from other...
06/20/2021

GIVEAWAY!

What better way to celebrate the launch of my small business than with a giveaway including goodies from other local small businesses!?

I have purchased goodies from these other creators for one lucky person to enjoy! And yes, there are goodies for any fellow Autistic/Neurodivergent folks too 💛

What you'll win:
• a custom Necklace of your choosing from
• a lined Holay Smiley Notebook, F*ck Racism Vinyl Sticker, and Hey I Think Your Deadly Vinyl Sticker from
• 1 8oz Lavender & 1 4oz Sweet Pea handpoured soy wax candles from
• Plant Lover Acrylic Keychain and Plant Lover Mug from
• Orange Bike Chain fidget from .shopp
• Sloth Marble Maze, Mini Popper, and Acupuncture Pressure Ring from
• a Large bag of Soil (suitable for houseplants, succulents, and cacti), Hawaiian Variegated Spider Plant, Donkey's Tail Succulent, Graptoveria Moonglow Succulent, and Split Rocks Succulent all from

Head on over to our Instagram account to find out how to enter to win all these awesome goodies!

Did you know that a lot of succulents have a protective coat?If you have fish you've probably heard about their slime co...
06/20/2021

Did you know that a lot of succulents have a protective coat?

If you have fish you've probably heard about their slime coat. It's what helps naturally protect the fish from getting sick. Touching the fish with your hands or a net wipes off or damages their slime coat, resulting in a weakened immune system which makes them more susceptible to illness.

Succulents have the same thing, only for them it's called Farina!

Farina is the white powdery looking substance that coat the succulents leaves. All of the succulents in these pictures have Farina on them!

Majority of people with succulents don't know what the Farina is and they panic that it's something bad, so they wipe it off. Don't worry, I did it too before I learnt what it is.

Farina is the plants natural way of protecting itself from illness. Wiping it off can be very harmful to the plants health. Avoid rubbing or touching the plants leaves at all costs!

This is another reason it's very important to be careful when watering succulents to ensure you don't get water on the plants leaves. Not only can it rot the leaves, it can wash away the plants protective coat.

Nature is pretty heckin' cool if you ask me.

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