FAQ's
Q. Will I see an immediate improvement in the growth of a plant using the GroStik™ ?
A. Depending on the species, it will take between 1-2 weeks before improvements are obvious.
Q. Can I use the GroStik™ on my indoor plants?
A. The Grostik™ can be used both indoors and outdoors. Direct and indirect light sources both allow the Grostik™ to function, however for best results, the Grostik™ should be placed in a 10–12-inch pot and have a few hours of direct light per day.
Q. Is the GroStik™ a single use product?
A. The GroStik™ can be used repeatedly. All you have to do is to wipe off the rods and clean the solar panel at the end of the growing period and it will be ready to grow again.
Q. Can I use the GroStik™ to help with the growth of trees?
A. Testing has shown that the GroStik™ is most effective in the early stages of plant life, typically in a medium to large size pot. The GroStik™ will continue to provide its benefits throughout its life however, once it matures the benefits will appear less obvious.
Q. Does the GroStik™ need maintenance?
A. The only maintenance required is an occasional wipe of the solar panel (if it gets dusty/dirty) to ensure that the panel is working at optimum efficiency.
Q. Why are there marks on the rods after the first few grows?
A. The soil, over time can leave small marks on 1 or both rods. This doesn’t affect the Grostik™’s performance at all. Simply wipe the rods and continue as usual.
Q. What area does the GroStik™ cover?
A single GroStik™ can cover a diameter of 3 metres, giving equal benefits to all plants located in that space – providing the soil has a consistent dampness throughout. Our research suggests that a 2×2 metre vegetable patch is ideal for a single GroStik™ to be placed in the middle of.
Q. Is there a minimum size pot to use the GroStik™ ?
A. Any pot less than 8 inches can have an adverse effect on the root system, especially if there is direct sunlight and the plant is less than 2 weeks old. As the GroStik™ can potentially over stimulate the roots system. For smaller pot plants we recommend our smaller product, the Elf (Soon to be released).
Q. How do I know if the GroStik™ is working?
A. Each GroStik™ is quality tested and assured out of the factory giving you confidence it will work. There is no indicator when it is activated. However, for those interested in measuring their product, they can use a multi-meter (DC function) on the rods under a light source to confirm the voltage.
Q. Do I need to water the plants more frequently?
A. Typically a normal watering cycle will suit plants with a GroStik™ adequately, however, if the environment is particularly warm/dry or the plant species grows quickly then additional water can be required as the demand for water can increase as plants mature faster than what they would have without a GroStik™