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Kanna FAQs
What Kind Of Soil Should I Grow Kanna in? Kanna likes a mostly inorganic, fast draining soil. A simple way to prep soil for Kanna is to combine cactus soil, coarse sand, and perlite. Go for about 50% cactus soil, 25% coarse sand, and 25% perlite Can I Grow Kanna Indoors? Yes! Kanna grows well…
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What Plants are Illegal in Louisiana?
We previously talked about the legality of Kanna, and noted that louisiana was the one state in the US in which Kanna was prohibited in any capacity. The law in question which deals with prohibiting Kanna is Revised Statute- Title 40, 40:989.1. Today I would like to take a look at the list of plants…
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Butterfly Pea Flower: How To Make Acid Indicator Strips
Butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is one of those plants that highlights the amazing capabilities of plants in a spectacular way. Butterfly Pea Flowers makes a tea that changes color depending on the acidity of added substances. How to make color changing drinks with Butterfly Pea Flower Used in cocktails and teas, a color changing…
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Pruning scissors
A decent pair of gardening scissors, like most important tools of a trade, are exceedingly boring. Simple and unassuming, yet an invaluable tool to have at your disposal. Lets jump into what makes them a great tool to have on your gardening belt. Pruning Kanna When I started growing Kanna, I would use a scalpel…
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A Tale of Two Turnera: Identifying Damiana.
Damiana is a small shrub like plant that can be found as an ingredient in many herbal teas and smoke blends. Said to induce mellow vibes and enhance libido, this plant’s leaves are commonly available in online herb retailers. Extremely simple to find and purchase. The plant is a different matter. If you search “Damiana…
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Growing Kanna From Seed: Germination
Growing Kanna from seeds has some pros and cons. On the one hand, seeds are a great way to get some new genetics into your collection. On the other hand, seeds can be challenging to grow. This series will provide you with the tools you need to grow your own Kanna from seed. Today, we…
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Seed Starter Tray
Learn about the Vivosun seed starting tray and how it can help you grow kanna too!
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Growing Kanna Seed (Hydroponic Trial)
In August of 2024, I got some kanna seeds. This was around the time when I first started exploring growing kanna hydroponically, so naturally, I decided to give growing a kanna from seed in a hydroponic setup a shot. Unfortunately, I can’t remember if I soaked my seeds first to aid in germination or just…
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How to identify Sassafras Tree By Its Leaves
Sassafras is one of those plants that has captivated me. A few years back, I moved to an area that allows me to run into these fascinating trees regularly. Growing up, I had never been exposed to Sassafras as I was outside their typical range. Unbeknownst to me however, I was already a huge fan…
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Kanna Flowers: A Quick Look
One of my favorite things about growing kanna is seeing it bloom. The whole plant is gorgeous, but when you get to see a healthy adult plant light up with a few dozen flowers, it is a magical sight. In addition to just being beautiful, seeing a kanna flower is a good indicator that your…
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