HOW TO MAKE A HUMIDITY TRAY FOR YOUR HOUSEPLANTS

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  • @lostklutz
    @lostklutz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hi. Does the pot have to have a drainage hole for the humdity to reach the plants via the roots? or can it be a closed pot? Thank you

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hello! The plant pot does not need a drainage hole as the humidity is created in the tray with rocks outside of the pot. But it is better in general to use pots with drainage holes. Also as a bonus, when you water the plant - the water drains out the bottom which also refills your humidity tray water at the same time :) Hope that helps! 💚

    • @jasiahperez9547
      @jasiahperez9547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Were can I get the rocks from

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jasiahperez9547 we sell the pebbles used in the video at our shop - linked in the description. But you can use any pebbles/rocks/gravel from your local hardware store or any you can just find in nature will work too.

  • @charliikeen3295
    @charliikeen3295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thankyou for this video, I have an African violet that's struggling and I read they like humidity, so this was really helpful, hopefully my little plant will be happier soo!

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      best of luck with your violet and do keep us posted on how the humidity tray works for you!

    • @garyskinner2422
      @garyskinner2422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How was it for your plant? Did it actually work?

    • @charliikeen3295
      @charliikeen3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyskinner2422 it worked well! Stupidly I thought they hold flowers all the time but I was told they don't, has a flower every now and then, leaves are looking healthy :)

    • @garyskinner2422
      @garyskinner2422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charliikeen3295 Fantastic, yea birds of paradise flower if they get enough sun, nice to hear mines been with me a few days only, it's around 3 feet tall atm and in the sun.

    • @5877user
      @5877user ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyskinner2422
      Bird of paradise are beautiful. But if planted outside, they attract ants.

  • @deshongray
    @deshongray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @TheStyleGene
    @TheStyleGene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw your insta post and came straight here. Loving the look of the porcelain tray with your black pebbles. Thanks for the step by step guide.

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And thanks for watching! 💚

  • @chenihomekitchengerdan5325
    @chenihomekitchengerdan5325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video sister 🌱💕💕💕🌱🌱🌱🌱

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much!

  • @jenniferneumann8429
    @jenniferneumann8429 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your video. Thank you! How often do you add water to the tray?

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words! Water frequency really varies depending on your environment. In my home, I probably add water about once a week or so. But you just need to keep an eye on the water levels. If the temperature is warmer or more dry, you will need to add water more often. Hope this helps!

  • @mackensiedawn
    @mackensiedawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much!!🥰

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching :)

  • @KimberZK
    @KimberZK 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the video! Is there something I can add to the water in the tray that will keep it from getting scummy? Vinegar, maybe? Mine looks stagnant. I used distilled water.

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hello! That's a great question. Personally, I have never added anything to the water. But I would recommend cleaning the tray and rocks with soap and water periodically, as well as replacing with fresh water to prevent mold, etc from building up. I will add this to the "further steps" in the blog post - thank you!

  • @HyperHydrosis1000
    @HyperHydrosis1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like a small one please! Very nice must try but is very easy!

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So easy! Anyone can make one :)

  • @giovannimoya1832
    @giovannimoya1832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! I bought a nephentes and I was worried since my summers are very dry, ill try this method!
    I was recomended to use moss tough, do you have any experience with moss humidity trays?

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for watching! I have not heard of moss humidity trays as I would be concerned about mold if it is in standing water...but you can add moss or coco coir to the top of the soil in your plant pot to also help hold in humidity. I have another video that will be out soon with other humidity tips (without using a humidifier).

  • @hemikaislam3303
    @hemikaislam3303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why don’t you recommend plastic humidity trays?

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We just don't recommend using plastic in general since it is not a sustainable material. If you are upcycling or re-using existing plastic trays you already have, that works too.

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @kaitlyn michelle The packaging for the pebbles we sell are in Kraft bags which are recyclable. As far as buying pebbles / rocks in general, we can't control packaging materials for other companies, we just try to buy less plastic in general.

  • @donnajohnson5804
    @donnajohnson5804 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your presentation, helpful. However I’m swapping growing medium in African Violets, not sure if I can use Perlite and Spagnum Moss, or do Ineed to add etc.

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! What is the growing medium currently? I’m not an expert on African Violets, but I’ve heard they prefer well draining soil so you could use perlite or spagnum moss and sand. I would add some nutrients to the mix with worm castings or compost as well.

  • @MayLingTV
    @MayLingTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I use just any rocks I found on the streets?

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can use any rocks ☺️

  • @KatFib
    @KatFib 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did anyone MEASURE the effect?? Once I tried with several trays in one room. My humidity meter did not show any improvement even after being placed directly against one of the plants over 2 days. No impact on room humidity or local humidity.

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello! There have been a few studies on this and typically each humidity tray will only increase the humidity slightly for the plant directly over the tray, not the room. If you are needing a drastic increase in humidity in your space, I highly recommend using a humidifier.

    • @KatFib
      @KatFib 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RT1home Thank you, yes, I finally got 2 small humidifiers :-) and they do the job! :-)

  • @Lizzie-sn6dy
    @Lizzie-sn6dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use dollar store pebbles?

    • @RT1home
      @RT1home  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can use any pebbles. Found pebbles work too.

    • @Lizzie-sn6dy
      @Lizzie-sn6dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RT1home Thank you!