To ensure your Everleaf Garden always shines in all its glory, it requires conscientious and regular care. We've put together a clear guide to ensure your Everleaf Garden is always well cared for and your plants can grow optimally.
Weekly care routine:
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Refilling water: It's best to fill up to the "Max" indicator and note how many liters of water have been added. For each liter of water added, add 4 ml each of Plant Food A and B. Important: Never mix the two nutrients directly together. Always dissolve them separately in the water, otherwise they will clump. Stir the water thoroughly afterward.
Tip: It's best to get a larger watering can with a capacity of 5 or 10 liters – this makes refilling the water much faster and more convenient. -
Measure pH: Take a water sample using a pH test kit and measure the pH. The optimal pH is between 5 and 6.5. If there are deviations, adjust accordingly with pH minus. Stir the water thoroughly before each measurement. Tip: As the plants absorb nutrients (which have a slight pH-lowering effect) over the course of the week, the pH value gradually increases.
Therefore, we recommend setting it a little lower initially—in the range of 5.0 to 5.5 (light orange). This way, it will remain within the ideal range even after a few days. -
Plant check: Check your plants for defects and pests. The earlier you notice problems, the sooner you can take simple measures to counteract them. Remove dead leaves and trim or relocate plants as needed, especially if larger plants are covering up smaller ones.
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Root care (only every two weeks):
To prevent the roots from clogging the irrigation system and to keep them healthy, check the roots every two weeks and trim them back to about 10 cm if necessary, but only trim a maximum of one-third of the roots to avoid disrupting plant growth. Initially, you'll likely only need to prune the roots of a few plants. However, as the plants grow larger, the root care requirements will also increase. Also, prune off any dead (brown and black) roots to prevent germination. To ensure the plant fits back into its hole, it's helpful to keep the root growth slender and completely trim any side-growing roots.
Monthly care routine (recommended) :
Tip: Cleaning is easiest if you do it monthly. If you wait several months, deposits can become more embedded—but you can still remove them easily with citric acid.
A monthly water change also helps maintain the nutrient balance in the water. Each plant extracts different amounts of nutrients from the water, which can lead to certain nutrients being lacking over time. This makes it all the more important to be precise when adding nutrients and always refilling the correct amount.
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Unplug the power adapter: First of all, always unplug the power adapter and carefully place the Everleaf Garden upright on a towel.
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Clean the container: Empty the remaining water (or use it to water other plants), clean the container with water and a little dish soap or citric acid, and fill it with fresh tap water up to the "Max" line (20 liters). Add plant food according to the initial dosage (2 ml per liter of water of A and B).
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Adjusting the pH: After filling, check the pH and adjust it with pH minus if necessary. Stir the water thoroughly before each measurement.
- Plug in the power supply: Place the Everleaf Garden back on the water tank and plug in the power supply again.
Regular basic cleaning:
If, despite your monthly maintenance routine, your Everleaf Garden becomes dirty over time or root debris accumulates in the columns, it's time for a thorough cleaning. The buildup of germs and bacteria in your indoor garden can, over time, attract pests and harm your plants. Therefore, it's crucial to properly clean your Everleaf Garden at regular intervals. Learn how to do this here .
Tip for a cleaner indoor garden for longer:
Keep your indoor garden free of debris for longer, while promoting your plants' root health and preventing disease—all with the help of hydrogen peroxide. An effective tip that you can easily incorporate into your garden care routine!
To use this miracle cure, simply add 1-2 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide per liter of fresh water to your water container once a week. Make sure to use stabilized (food-grade) hydrogen peroxide , as it doesn't dissolve quickly. However, only start using hydrogen peroxide once your plants have reached a certain size, as seedlings are particularly sensitive to it.
An important tip: Less is often more! Avoid using too much hydrogen peroxide to prevent potential damage to your plants. The right dosage ensures a healthy indoor garden that feels comfortable and thrives. Try it out and observe the positive changes!
