Coqui Greens

Coqui Greens Locally grown in Puerto Rico, we bring the island vibe straight to your home 🌿.

From easy-care houseplants to fresh herbs, our plants are healthy, happy, and ready to grow with you.

Happy Friday Everyone! My Bell Pepper plant is looking great in the morning sun. Cant wait for those peppers! 🫑
07/08/2026

Happy Friday Everyone!

My Bell Pepper plant is looking great in the morning sun. Cant wait for those peppers! 🫑

23/01/2026

Did you know ladybugs are small but powerful helpers in nature? These colorful insects feed on pests that harm plants, making them important allies for gardens and ecosystems. With their bright red shells and black spots, ladybugs use color to warn predators to stay away. Gentle and beneficial, they are symbols of balance, good fortune, and the beauty of even the smallest creatures in the natural world.

20/01/2026

Maybe you’ve seen me sitting quietly near a wall or close to a light at night.
I’m often unnoticed, but I play a small role in the environment around your home.

I don’t make noise or cause harm. Frogs feed on insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and other small invertebrates, helping reduce their numbers naturally. My presence can indicate a relatively healthy, balanced environment.

While you sleep, I move quietly in search of food. Each insect I eat helps limit pests that can bother people or affect gardens.

I am not aggressive and I pose no threat to humans. I am simply part of the natural ecosystem, like moist soil after rain or the sounds of the night.

I am a frog.
A natural part of your garden’s ecosystem.
Protecting me helps maintain balance in nature.

19/01/2026

We often overlook the smaller creatures in our gardens, but every living being has a role to play. Take toads, for example. These often misunderstood creatures are not only harmless, but they’re incredibly important to the health of your garden. Toads help keep the insect population in check, making them invaluable allies.

Toads are also natural gardeners in their own right. By feeding on pests like slugs and mosquitoes, they reduce the need for harmful pesticides. In return, we get healthier plants and a more balanced ecosystem. Toads truly are the unsung heroes of the garden!

So, the next time you see a toad in your garden, remember that they’re working hard behind the scenes. They’re not ugly or dirty—they’re an essential part of a thriving garden. Let’s give them the respect they deserve! 🐸🌿

19/01/2026

🌿 Garden Tips from My Recent Growing Journey (PR-Friendly!)

Lately I’ve been learning a lot through hands-on gardening, and I wanted to share a few tips that might help others growing herbs and veggies in Puerto Rico or similar climates:

🪴 Starting Herbs from Seed
• Basil (especially sweet & Genovese) does great in warm weather with good drainage and plenty of sun.
• Cilantro and parsley can be grown indoors, but they prefer bright light and cooler temps.
• Peppermint is tough and easy — best grown in its own pot since it spreads fast.

💧 Watering Smarter
• Bottom watering (placing pots in water so roots drink from below) helps avoid fungus gnats.
• Let the top inch of soil dry before watering again — gnats LOVE constantly wet soil.

🦟 Dealing with Fungus Gnats (Naturally)
• Reduce overwatering first — this is key.
• Cinnamon, sand/perlite top layers, and sticky traps help break their life cycle.
• Neem oil can help if used correctly and lightly (safe for edible plants when used as directed).
• Dish soap water can kill larvae, but it’s risky for roots — use with caution.

🌱 Seedlings Care
• Once seedlings sprout, they need strong light early to avoid getting leggy.
• Thin crowded seedlings so the strongest ones thrive.
• Gentle airflow helps strengthen stems.

🥥 Using Natural Ingredients
• Fresh coconut can be used for milk, food, skincare, and garden compost.
• Coconut oil + fresh aloe can be blended into a simple natural gel/cream.
• Kitchen scraps like coconut husk and annatto seeds can be composted or reused creatively.

🌼 Saving Seeds
• Marigold seeds from dried flowers are easy to save and replant — great for pest control and pollinators.

Gardening really is about experimenting, learning, and sharing.
If you’re growing in PR or just getting started, you’re not alone — let’s grow together 🌿🇵🇷

17/01/2026

Has anyone dealt with Fungus Knats for outdoor plants? 👀

02/01/2026

I've always enjoyed growing plants in containers. 5-gallon buckets have become my favorite container garden hack. No yard space? No problem. You can grow full-size vegetables in these buckets, and I'm talking about everything from tomatoes to potatoes to even broccoli. Here are 14 vegetables that thrive in 5-gallon buckets. More in comments 👇 💬 [JOjZd]

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