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• Famous 7 Drops formula – Just 7 drops per quart of water for beautiful plants
• Improves quality of all African violets and other gesneriads.
• Helps stimulate flower production
• Easy to measure dropper
• Feeds plants the way nature does, delivering nutrients to the roots with each watering.

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The Schultz brand of plant foods first set down roots more than 60 years ago, and it’s still going strong as the trusted name for hardy gardens and vivacious houseplants. From our original liquid plant food formulas to our selection of specialty products to complement your garden, you can count on Schultz products, season after season, year after year…. More >>

Schultz African Violet Plus Plant Food 8-14-9, 4 fl oz. 1061

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• Easy to Grow!
• Amaze your Friends!
• Great gift for an Office, Dorm, Apartment, Home
• Contains Seed, Soil, Pot, Care Tag
• In Approximately 3 Weeks, You Will Have a Sensitive Plant to Enjoy!

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Sensitive plants are native to Southeast Asia. They have developed an interesting and effective means of protection. When touched the leaves fold to reveal thorns, creating and unappetizing meal for it’s preditor. Besides being a strange plant, the Sensitive Plant is very attractive and topped with exotic purple blooms. This plant was featured on an episode of CSI!… More >>

Sensitive Plant Kit – Contains Seed, Soil, Pot, Care Tag

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As a member of an indoor plant hire company in Sydney, Australia, we are well aware of the reaction people in offices have to indoor plants. When we freshly install plants the staff’s reaction is nearly always positive and welcoming, and most people would like to have a plant near their desk. The plants appear to improve staff morale. On the other hand, taking away the plants is not popular, and we have been asked at times by management to remove the plants when the staff is not there, to try and limit the impact of their removal on morale.

I suppose it does make sense that people have an affinity with greenery. It is part of nature, and we have lived close to plants for millions of years, it is only recently that we have started to lock ourselves into concrete boxes well away from nature. I suppose, as the saying goes, indoor plants bring the outside… inside.

The other thing we have observed is that people love well cared for and healthy plants, but it depresses them when a plant is not looking its best. We sometimes get calls from concerned clients, worrying about a plant that might have a yellow leaf (and is otherwise quite healthy), but they are worried that it might be dying, and they are concerned. Healthy and well cared for plants improve morale, but sick plants do not. In fact they could depress morale.

Over the years many studies have been carried out that support our observations.

In 1986, a study by Joan Aitken and Rodger Palmer from the University of Missouri found that:

1. The majority of both men and women in the study thought of indoor plants as giving an impression of warmth in the work environment.

2. The effective use of indoor plants may give the impression of a well run organization.

The title of their paper was, very appropriately, “The use of plants to promote warmth and caring in a business environment”. Which business would not want to have a well run and caring work place? Well it seems that having well cared for indoor plants helps to achieve that, and the best way to do that is to have a professional indoor plant hire service.

In 1999 the Oxford Brookes University carried out a study entitled “Green Plants for the Feel Good Factor”, which concluded that:

1. People’s perception of an indoor space is more positive in the presence of indoor plants.

2. The indoor space was perceived as more relaxed and less stressful with indoor plants.

3. Both men and women displayed a preference to sit close to plants.

The Green Building Council of Australia awards “Green Star” points for the use of indoor plants in their assessment of the environmental friendliness of a building’s interior, but only if the plants are visible to all work stations. In view of the above studies this seems a very perceptive condition.

One other study merits a mention, and that is a study by Engelbert Kötter working on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry of Nourishment, Agriculture and Forestry. The study was carried out in 94 offices and over a two year period, and found that:

1. The environment in offices with plants felt fresher, made them feel less stressed, made the working feel more human and in general seem to up-grade their environment

2. Plants in offices improved employee’s perception of their well-being as well as improving the comfort-factor of the offices.

3. With improved conditions and perceptions, office employee’s will enjoy their work situation better; happy employees = more output and happy bosses.

More information on the other benefits of indoor plants in an office environment can be obtained by entering the following search words into Google “benefits of indoor plants”.

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• Durable
• Easy to move
• Decorative

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Plant Trolley – Round Cast Iron… More >>

Esschert Design Plant Trolley – Round Cast Iron

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• Light for your plants where and when you need it
• The LiteStik is designed to provide supplemental light to any indoor plant
• The LiteStik height can be adjusted to adapt to the size of multiple sized plants
• The LiteStik’s energy efficient green design uses less than 4-watt of power
• You can now place beautiful plants in areas of your home that were once off limits because of insufficient lighting

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The LiteStik automatically provides supplemental light to any indoor plant. Using advanced Plant-Lite™ LED technology the LiteStik provides the plant with the optimum light. In addition, the LiteStik’s design incorporates a light sensor allowing it to automatically turn on the sunshine, as it were, when the light in the room dips below recommended levels. The LiteStik technology uses highly efficient LED lights allowing for optimal plant radiance while using very … More >>

Fertile Earth LSG-1 LiteStik General House Plant Light

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• 100 foot spool
• Cutter included
• Great for supporting your plants
• Weather resistant packaging

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100′ of plastic coated wire twist tie in a dispenser pack with a cutter. For home or garden use…. More >>

Luster Leaf Rapiclip Garden Plant Twist Tie – 100 Foot Spool #841

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• Cameo Brown
• Steel
• Powder Coated Finish

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This round Cameo Series plant caddy can hold square, oval, or round planters with ease. The caddy features a central base circle, with scrolls jutting from the base. Five plastic casters allow for easy movement. 14 Inches in diameter…. More >>

Panacea Products 14-Inch Cameo Plant Caddy, Brown

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• ISBN13: 9780881929614
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Dealing with a sick plant is one of the most frustrating situations a gardener can face. More often than not, we have no idea what is causing the problem, or how to fix it. Fortunately, help is at hand. What’s Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?) provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any problem, and matching it to the right cure.

This innovative and easy-to-use guide is split into three parts.

Part One presents easy-to-follow, illus… More >>

What’s Wrong With My Plant? : A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies

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• Vitamins
• Hormones
• Supplement
• Used for decades
• Plant stimulant

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SuperThrive increases yields, and helps plants grow faster by stimulating the production of natural hormones. Works great with both hydroponics and soil gardening. It is also excellent for helping young seedlings get a quick start on life, or for reviving sickly plants. Do not use more than the recommended dosage of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon. SuperThrive can be used every time you water your plants. SuperThrive is not a fertilizer; therefore you may use it in addition… More >>

SUPERthrive Plant Vitamins 16 oz

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• Adjustable holder
• UL listed

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GE’s specialty bulbs offer innovative solutions for a variety of lighting needs Showcase the beauty and color of your favorite plants…. More >>

Gro & Sho Plant Light Kit – Plk Plant Light Kit

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