To ensure that your Everleaf Garden always shines in all its glory, it requires careful and regular care. We have put together a clear guide for you so that your Everleaf Garden is always well cared for and your plants can grow optimally.
Weekly care routine:
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Refilling water: It is best to fill up to the "Max" indicator and pay attention to how many liters of water have been refilled. For each liter of water refilled, 4ml of plant food A and B should be added. Note: Never mix the two nutrients beforehand, but dissolve them separately in the water. Then stir the water well.
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Measure the pH value: Use a pH test kit to take a water sample and measure the pH value. The optimal pH value is between 5 and 6.5. If there are deviations, adjust accordingly with pH minus. Stir the water well before each measurement.
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Plant check: Check your plants for defects and pests. The sooner you notice problems, the sooner you can take simple measures to counteract them. Remove dead leaves and trim or move plants if necessary, especially if larger plants are covering up smaller ones.
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Root care (only every two weeks):
To keep the roots from clogging the irrigation system and to keep them healthy, check the roots every two weeks and trim them to around 10cm if necessary, but only trim a maximum of a third of the roots so as not to disrupt plant growth. At first, you'll probably only need to trim the roots of a few plants. However, as the plants grow larger, the root care requirements will increase. Also trim off any dead (brown and black) roots to prevent germs. To ensure the plant fits back into its hole, it's helpful to keep root growth slim and trim any side-growing roots completely.
Monthly care routine:
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Cleaning the water tank: Clean the water tank monthly to prevent algae and potential pests. First of all, always unplug the power supply and carefully place the Everleaf Garden on a towel.
Be careful to avoid contact with metal objects such as rings or metal sinks while cleaning, as these can leave metal marks. If you already have metal marks on the water tank, you can use a damp dirt eraser to remove the marks. -
Clean the pot: Empty the remaining water (or use it to water other plants), clean the pot with detergent or hydrogen peroxide and fill it with new tap water up to the "Max" indicator (20 liters). Add the plant food according to the initial dose (2ml per liter of water of A and B).
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Adjust pH value: After filling, check the pH value and adjust with pH minus if necessary. Stir the water well before each measurement.
Important: Please note that when restarting the pump, the power supply plug must first be connected to the Everleaf Garden with the arrows facing upwards before plugging it into the socket. Otherwise, the pump could be damaged.
Regular basic cleaning:
If, despite the monthly maintenance routine, your Everleaf Garden becomes dirty over time or root debris accumulates in the columns, it is time for a thorough cleaning. The formation of germs and bacteria in your indoor garden can attract pests over time and harm your plants. Therefore, it is crucial to clean your Everleaf Garden properly at regular intervals. You can find out exactly how to do this here .
Tip for a cleaner indoor garden for longer:
Effortlessly keep your indoor garden free of annoying algae and biofilm, while promoting the root health of your plants and preventing diseases - all with the help of hydrogen peroxide. An effective tip that you can easily integrate into your care routine!
To use this miracle cure, simply add 1-2 ml of hydrogen peroxide (3%) per liter of fresh water to your water tank once a week. Make sure to use stabilized hydrogen peroxide (food-grade) as it does not 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 possible damage to your plants. The right dosage ensures a healthy indoor garden that feels good and thrives. Try it out and observe the positive changes!
