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9 Facebook groups for apartment-dwelling gardeners

If you’re a plant enthusiast who lives in an apartment, there are plenty of places on the Internet to share your love for greenery. Instagram is excellent for following beautiful pictures of plants, and Reddit is full of information about how to take care of them. Facebook is also a helpful social platform for discussing, identifying, and trading plants, and you likely already have an account! Apartment dwellers will find plenty of groups out there for sharing pictures of their plants and asking questions about keeping them healthy in small spaces. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a list of the best houseplant Facebook groups to get you started!

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Houseplant Enthusiasts

If you’re a plant lover who lives in an apartment, you’ll likely be a houseplant owner. Rather than outdoor garden plants, Facebook’s Houseplant Enthusiasts group focuses on indoor varieties. Members can share pictures of their latest plant growths as well as ask questions about identifying houseplants and troubleshooting plant problems.

Rare/Unusual Plants

Once you become a houseplant enthusiast, you may develop a taste for more obscure plants. The Rare/Unusual Plants group is an excellent stop for plant lovers who want to try their hand at collecting less common houseplants. Not only can you trade and sell rare plants, but you can also learn more about caring for plants that might not have much information about them online. When you’re checking out plants online, it’s important to be discerning about the seller — it’s advisable to private message them first and see if they have any relevant documents, licenses, and testimonials before you consider buying anything.

Container Gardening and Vertical Gardening

It’s not entirely impossible to nourish garden plants inside of your apartment. Instead of direct planting or using raised beds, you can implement containers or vertical setups to grow plants when you need to be economical about space. The Container Gardening and Vertical Gardening group is a go-to spot for those who might have a little bit of room on a patio or balcony to grow outdoor plants but still have limited real estate for planting.

Hydroponics
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Cheap Hydroponics

Want to try your hand at soilless gardening? Hydroponics, which relies solely on a water solution, is the perfect system for apartment dwellers since it doesn’t require much space or dirt. That said, hydroponic setups can be involved and pricey. If you’re looking to save some money while dipping your toes into this type of gardening, join the Cheap Hydroponics Facebook group to learn tips for saving money. Here, members share advice for buying nutrients and upcycling various objects to build hydroponic systems.

Microgreens for Beginners

Microgreens, in case you’re not familiar with them, are essentially seedlings of edible veggies and herbs. They’re packed with nutrients, and as you can imagine, don’t require a lot of space to grow. If you’re new to the world of microgreen gardening, Microgreens for Beginners is worth a visit. Members are more than eager to share information about lights and containers that help them grow healthy batches of plants.

Plant Terrarium Builds & Enthusiasts

Terrariums make for beautiful pieces to display in an apartment. While they’re not very difficult to assemble, be sure to check out all the creative ways that you can build this self-sustaining environment. Browse Plant Terrarium Builds & Enthusiasts to discover all the fun arrangements out there and learn about the most suitable plants for terrariums. (You wouldn’t want, for example, to stick a succulent inside of a humid container.)

Succulents
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Cactus and Succulent Indoor Growers

While cacti and succulents thrive in full sun, not everyone has the luxury of bright light. This reality may be especially true if you live in a small apartment that only gets moderate lighting. But fear not — there are plenty of those who live with less than optimal circumstances for these desert plants. With the Cactus and Succulent Indoor Growers group, you can learn how many get their plants to adapt to indoor conditions.

Air Plants

One of the most low-maintenance plants that you can grab for your apartment is the air plant. You can place air plants virtually anywhere since they don’t require a soil medium. These only need to be misted or soaked every so often, so you won’t need to worry very much about them — in fact, they don’t even require direct sunlight, which can scorch them. The Air Plants Facebook group is a hub for learning about all the different varieties and seeing what they look like as they grow and bloom.

Propagation Techniques for Gardens and Houseplants

Apartment dwellers may first start with cuttings to conserve space. Propagation is an art form of its own, so having a few tricks up your sleeves can help your cuttings survive. If you have questions about how to keep your propagated plants healthy, consider posting on Propagation Techniques for Gardens and Houseplants.

Growing plants in an apartment can come with its own set of challenges, but more often than not, you’ll find someone out there who can provide guidance. Whether you want to learn more about hydroponic systems or growing succulents indoors, there are plenty of Facebook groups out there for apartment gardening. Who knows — you might just make an online plant friend or two!

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