Houseplants vs Hydroponics
Houseplants and hydroponics have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Houseplants | Hydroponics |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $30 | $80 |
Choose houseplants if
- Easier on the brain
- Less fiddly
- More about collecting
About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose hydroponics if
- More of a mental workout
- More fiddly, precise work
- Less about collecting
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Houseplants: About $30 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Hydroponics: Air Pump and Airstone Set, Hydroponic Nutrients, Grow Light, pH and EC/TDS Meter Set Full cost breakdown