I’m trying this technique using Swedish plantguy video but instead of perlite, I’m using pumice & LECA. Less stress on the plant, I think. Looking forward to seeing how your plants do.
@@crazyplantgirldk387 I went back to straight leca. Whatever brand of pumice I used had a very high ph and I burned the roots. Perlite might be better choice.
@@marysunshine389 I am using a mix between Lezhuza Pon and Leca and I sm now so worried that my plant roots will get burned. Do you know anything about this brand?
Oh no! They will be okey, clean them out and spray with hudrogen peroxide. This time don't add water in first few days since you just clean the root :) and then add less water than last time you do, good luck!
Great video. I always thought rule of thumb for me was to "water them alot and let them dry completely or when top 1-2 inch of soil is dry" but after doing this for 2 months now, most of my plants are getting sick, and it's probably due to overwatering or over-fertilization (i use 20-20-20). I might switch to perlite soil technique since I just keep watering my plants unconsciously... Can I ask you what size of pot are you using in this video? My plants are smaller leaves, so I might want to order that's smaller than your pots
Very interesting. I like the idea & definitely perlite is readily available. Ill check out Alivia info too. You mentioned PON to, you havent tried it? Is that just another experiment that is similar? Ive got a couple of albo nodes coming so I might just use the perlite method this time.
I have plant my begonia maculata in pon recently and some other small plant :) I thin pon is fit for plant like constantly monist but I also see some else using it in monstera albo. They are more expensive so I'll do it slowly :)
i have questions about using straight perlite. usually i would just research myself but there is not a lot of info about using straight perlite out there. maybe someone here can help me lol 1- does it have to be able to drain into another container? for example, could you just put a plant and perlite in a glass container with no drainage? 2- since its semi hydroponic, is it ok to let the roots always sit in water like they do with leca? Or do you only top water and make sure there’s no water sitting. does it just depend on the type of plant?!
Yes you can do without drain but I form with drain add catch pot work better. It depends on how long the plant been converted to semi hydro. If it just convert no water reservoir, the after few month you can add reservoir in it
right now I have been using Golf Leaf fertilizer that work for both soil and semi-hydro every time I water, the ph is around 5.5. Do you find it better to grow in different ph level?
Do you have any information on fluoride in perlite? Some houseplants are sensitive to fluoride and I'd like to know if I should avoid perlite altogether due to fluoride. Having trouble finding any information on TH-cam about it. Thank you!
No, sorry I dont have much info on it but I don't think there any mineral in perlite or pumice. These two substrate do not have ion exchange capacity. Perlite is man made, I don't know if it made with fluoride... I hope I can help but this is not my filed lol
I love propagating with perlite. I wish it was heavier so it wouldn't wash away as easily but other wise its great.
yes! it is my favorite too :) pumice may be a good replacement for perlite
How often do you water the plants? Do you use a sprayer or just watering can? Thank you!
I’m trying this technique using Swedish plantguy video but instead of perlite, I’m using pumice & LECA. Less stress on the plant, I think. Looking forward to seeing how your plants do.
Let me know how is goes too :)
Me too, just started 1 week ago.
How did it go for you?😊
@@crazyplantgirldk387 I went back to straight leca. Whatever brand of pumice I used had a very high ph and I burned the roots. Perlite might be better choice.
@@marysunshine389 I am using a mix between Lezhuza Pon and Leca and I sm now so worried that my plant roots will get burned.
Do you know anything about this brand?
@@crazyplantgirldk387 sorry I don’t.
Good detail,explanation and demonstration... well done.
I started to add mosquito bits into my watering can and fungus gnats have almost disappeared.
Yes! They are the best and most effective way to kill the gnats :)
Thanks for experimenting and sharing your findings :) I'm also at the stage where leca is getting a bit of a hassle vs potting soil
Can feel you :)
I sadly abandoned leca. My plants over 6 months just not thriving. Put back in soil. They are much happier. Really wanted to make leca work.
Omg. I needed this! I just placed my Monstera Deliciosa into perlite yesterday and the newly formed soil roots rotted! CRY.
Oh no! They will be okey, clean them out and spray with hudrogen peroxide. This time don't add water in first few days since you just clean the root :) and then add less water than last time you do, good luck!
@@Elvykiung Thank you, Elvy! I cleaned it and snipped the roots before throwing it back. Spotted 2 baby roots today! :D
Do you rinse off the peroxide before putting them in the perlite? I just found out my monstera has root rot.
I really love your videos:) learn more from you I think I'm going to try your way! Thank you!
Thank you. They are definitely worth it. Less headache compared just leca
My regal shield and frydek rooted in 1-2 days after transferring them to perlite. No new leaf yet.
Oh yeah!!! It will soon :)
Elvy, my regal shield is pregnant in perlite! I am so happy!
That will be interesting to see how is working for you. I have tried perlite, but they are getting algae so quickly...
Yah I did found the close container will got algae. For pumice mix the angel so far just at the bottom of the tray. Will see how things play out :)
try adding hydrogen peroxide to your water, it works great!
Great video. I always thought rule of thumb for me was to "water them alot and let them dry completely or when top 1-2 inch of soil is dry" but after doing this for 2 months now, most of my plants are getting sick, and it's probably due to overwatering or over-fertilization (i use 20-20-20). I might switch to perlite soil technique since I just keep watering my plants unconsciously... Can I ask you what size of pot are you using in this video? My plants are smaller leaves, so I might want to order that's smaller than your pots
it is 4.5" if you like to water all the time, do Terre carta pot it dry out faster
I guess I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream new movies online ?
@@brettkaiser4467 LOL!! There's "Dangerous Plants / Large Venus Flytrap VS Giant Spider" On TH-cam
What happens when the bottom layer of ur alocasia is sitting in wTer? Despite being in perlite, still get root rot?
Very interesting. I like the idea & definitely perlite is readily available. Ill check out Alivia info too. You mentioned PON to, you havent tried it? Is that just another experiment that is similar? Ive got a couple of albo nodes coming so I might just use the perlite method this time.
I have plant my begonia maculata in pon recently and some other small plant :) I thin pon is fit for plant like constantly monist but I also see some else using it in monstera albo. They are more expensive so I'll do it slowly :)
i have questions about using straight perlite. usually i would just research myself but there is not a lot of info about using straight perlite out there. maybe someone here can help me lol
1- does it have to be able to drain into another container? for example, could you just put a plant and perlite in a glass container with no drainage?
2- since its semi hydroponic, is it ok to let the roots always sit in water like they do with leca? Or do you only top water and make sure there’s no water sitting. does it just depend on the type of plant?!
Yes you can do without drain but I form with drain add catch pot work better. It depends on how long the plant been converted to semi hydro. If it just convert no water reservoir, the after few month you can add reservoir in it
Great video, once again. Thank you Elvy. What PH do you grow your Aroids in?. Once again thank you.
right now I have been using Golf Leaf fertilizer that work for both soil and semi-hydro every time I water, the ph is around 5.5. Do you find it better to grow in different ph level?
@@Elvykiung No. I was just asking because I want to go into the PH more.All that concerns PH with soil. Thank you so much.
I saw a chart stating 6-7 band is best for aroids for absorbing most of the nutrients.
Thank you very much. I am interested your technique.
Great!
Hello how many times you give nutrient water with hydroponic?
How many days before you water plant?
Thank you for this awesome video!
I put sphagnum on the top. Water when the top moss completed dry out
Can you share the clear pot link from amazon?
Here is the link :)
amzn.to/3gmgtef
Hi do you have an Amazon link for the pot you used for the alocasia zebrina?
I'm going to make vidoes on all the products I use, hope it will get more organize :)
Do you have any information on fluoride in perlite? Some houseplants are sensitive to fluoride and I'd like to know if I should avoid perlite altogether due to fluoride. Having trouble finding any information on TH-cam about it. Thank you!
No, sorry I dont have much info on it but I don't think there any mineral in perlite or pumice. These two substrate do not have ion exchange capacity. Perlite is man made, I don't know if it made with fluoride... I hope I can help but this is not my filed lol
@@Elvykiung okay thank you so much for your response!
thanks so much!
What's Leica?
it is cray ball
I’m don’t like the gnats either 😷