In
this edition of Historias de Plantfluencers we talk to Kiko Fernández, media specialist and lover of plants and nature.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Kiko, I live in Madrid and I work in the world of media, although my passions are plants and social networks, that's where @plantadictos was born.
I love learning from what people share on social media and sharing my experiences as well.
What was it that caught your attention to enter the world of plants?
I believe that plants have the power to relax us and abstract us from our surroundings. Living in a city like Madrid, it is difficult to find moments in which feeling close to nature, the earth, our origin and plants are a way of anchoring ourselves to our more earthly side.
What's your favorite plant?
It's the million-dollar question, I never know what to answer, sometimes I say it's the Monstera Deliciosa, because of its aesthetic potential and its ability to grow without limits, but I'm passionate about my Ficus lyrata and elastica.
The first plant I had was an aloe vera and its qualities never cease to amaze me, for me, who have some skin problems, aloe is necessary.
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What type of pot is best for Monstera?
Always use a clay pot, which allows the soil to transpire and expel excess moisture. No plastics and varnishes.
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What's the trick to success with succulents?
The word 'drainage' is the secret of succulents, a hole in the pot to let out excess watering, or a good base of stones that allow you to keep the soil dry is the best way to keep excess moisture away from the roots, this is lethal.
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P.S. Follow Kiko in his campus universe and learn from the best through his Instagram