Indoor Gardening Supplies – Your Complete Guide

This is probably the most obvious item on the list. After all, how can you start a garden in your home without something to put the seeds in? These trays are perfect for starting your indoor garden, whether you’re a beginner or a veteran at growing plants. With just a few plant trays, you can streamline the growth of your seedlings by keeping them in a safe place during germination. They can also serve multiple other purposes, such as a humidity tray, planting container, drainage saucer, or you can simply leave plants there to make a miniature garden.

You can get plant stands to really show off your precious plants, once they’ve grown, while taking up very little space in your home. Furthermore, stands with tiers or multiple levels can maximize your display options, while taking up the least possible space. They come in various designs and will add a more natural feeling to your indoor plants, rather than just having them sitting on tables. 

These eye-catching beauties can be used to hold your plants while hiding ugly plastic pots. Some pots even come with a saucer that adds a nice touch of uniformity. Before choosing a cachepot for your home, remember that you may need to take excess water from the saucer or the pot itself from time to time. If you keep filling the pot with water, it might get too heavy for you to do so.

There are many different types of indoor plant fertilizers — these come in the form of powders that are mixed with water, others come as small pellets, and there’s also liquid fertilizers, and slow-release stakes. It’s best to do a bit of homework and choose what will work best for your plants. As a general rule, foliage plants will grow best with either the slow-release variants or water-soluble indoor plant fertilizers that you can get in stores and online.

Using grow lights lets you grow different kinds of plants, including orchids, fruits and veggies. Grow lights are great for getting started because the lights help seedlings grow stocky and healthy.  But before investing in grow lights, it’s important to know the amount of light that your plants need. Be sure to do a bit of research into the plants you’re planning to grow, along with the type of lights you’ll be buying.

This article can’t be called “a guide to indoor gardening supplies and accessories every indoor gardener must have” without this important tool. Everyone will surely benefit from getting a watering can — preferably one you can easily handle and isn’t too heavy when filled with water. You also need to find a watering can that isn’t awkward to hold or that spills water everywhere. Of course, metal cans are heavier than ones made from plastic, but there are some beautiful watering cans made of both materials.

It’s always a good idea to work with a sharp pair of pruning scissors or invest in a quality pair of pruners. Whether you go with scissors or pruners, make sure that you use them solely for gardening — this way, they will always give you the cleanest and sharpest cut.

Having a handheld sprayer handy will be useful for times when you need to apply neem oil or insecticidal spray to combat indoor pests. While most sprayers can hold only two cups of liquid, there are larger variants, and even pressure sprayers. It’s also worth investing in pressure sprayers, as these are designed to deliver a fine mist that can squeeze into the tiniest crevices in plants, reaching the pests in their hiding places.

If you want to be a bit fancy inside your home, you can grow vines that extend as much as you want. But to do this, you’ll need a trellis to help the plant climb up. Make sure to check out online options to find a selection of pot-size trellis for your plants. And while there are many pretty designs available, the important thing to consider is how much support it can offer and if it sits firmly in the soil.

These kits are incredibly useful and are easy to put together. You can find different kits online or you can look for individual pieces to customize your own kit. All you need to get started are a few pots, soil, seedlings, and of course, a window with plenty of light. This is especially functional in a kitchen, for individuals who love to cook with their very own herbs — a combination of basil, rosemary, and chives can work wonders!  

This naturally made pesticide comes from seeds from the neem tree. Neem oil usually has a yellow or brown coloration and is bitter to the taste. It contains Azadirachtin and is the active component for killing and repelling pests by disrupting the hormone system, leaving nasty critters sterile and unable to reproduce. By using neem oil, your plants are safe from invaders, while treating them naturally. 

Clay pots are a must for those who love to grow succulents, cacti, or rosemary — all which can die from overwatering and as a result, soil that’s too moist. This is where clay pots are most useful: unglazed terra-cotta pots allow plants to breathe, allowing the soil to dry out before the next time you water your plant.

If you plan to have bigger plants inside your home, investing in a few plant caddies isn’t a bad idea. Not only do they make it easier to move plants when you’re cleaning, but you can also use them to place your plants closer to sunlight, where they can grow better.

This one is heading towards non-essentials but is still nice to have, especially if you’re just getting started with indoor gardening. If you plan to grow different types of plants, then these are a must — they serve two purposes: organizing your herbs and plants while also helping you identify plants (in case you forget!).

While this isn’t an essential part of gardening, having a reverse osmosis unit at home can be highly convenient, especially to those who are growing their plants in an area with low-quality tap water. And while the initial investment can be quite costly, it will save you from having to buy jugs of spring water, which saves money in the long run.

Gardening year-round is possible with a clean and efficient hydroponic system. Many indoor grow kits come complete with everything you need to get started, including pumps, trays, nutrients, instructions, and timers — all you need are the plants. While they’re not absolutely essential indoor gardening supplies, indoor hydroponic systems can help individuals who want to enjoy fresh herbs and vegetables, whatever the season.

Whether or not you purchase a hydroponic kit, you might want to get one of these. With a pH meter, you can check on the pH — the acid content of water and other solutions — to see how it will affect your plant’s ability to absorb nutrients. With this handy tool, you can make sure your solutions are in the right range to provide plants with maximum growth.

Purchasing heat mats is another thing to consider if you want to keep your plants warm during cold nights. These mats can provide a consistent temperature for your soil. This can be particularly important if you’re growing in a cold basement or garage. And it will help to prevent slow growth and root shock.

Okay, this is what we mean by extremes. While not everyone will want to clone their plants, there are some of us who want to keep the specific genes that we love. A kit usually comes with the basics that you need — a tray, dome, and a heat mat. However, you will still need to gather a few other things for successful cloning. Online, you can find packages with everything you need already inside.