Automation part 2 This is an update to the first post which you can find here: https://plants.samr.dev/automation/ Update on devices From the original post, here are some of the items I purchased: * Tiny Zigbee temperature & humidity sensor which was only about $5 (so I ordered 3 of them)
Air Plants! I was gifted these air plants. Haven't ever tried air plants so this will be a learning experience. One is already blooming which from what I understand means it will die soon afterwards which is sad. But on the bright side, it looks very pretty! 4/15/2025
Automation Automation part 1 I have recently been getting into Home Assistant which is a free and open source software that allows for home automation of smart devices. Recently, I thought about using this to help automate the care of my plants when I go on vacation or for creating specific environments that would
Bonsai Azalea Bonsai I went to the annual PSBA auction last weekend and came home with a new tree. This was my second year going to the auction but first time actually buying something. I've always wanted an azalea and this one really caught my eye due to its unique shape.
Salak (Snakeskin) fruit In this experiment, I am attempting to grow Salak which is a tropical palm native to Indonesia. In 2022 I took a trip to Indonesia and was able to try this fruit and really liked it. When I came back to the states, I was unable to find anywhere to
Terrarium This is my first time trying to build a terrarium. The bowl contains an English Sundew, a couple of Pinguicula growing on a pumice stone, and a bunch of Sphagnum Moss to cover the soil. 2/1/2026 - I have noticed that recently the sundew has not had as
Bonsai Boxwood Harlandii Bonsai This was my first bonsai tree. I learned a lot of what not to do with it. It spent about 6 months in Atlanta, GA before being moved back to Madison, WI for a couple summer months after I graduated college. Then in August, I moved with it to Seattle,
Bonsai Madrone Tree This tree was harvested from Bellingham, WA on 9/24/2023. Since then, it has been kept in a 11in pot with about 8in deep of soil. These trees have complex mycorrhizal relationships so all of the soil in the pot was taken from around the tree. I also collected
