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How To Use Fluval Stratum For Houseplants
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.พ. 2022
- In this video I show you how to use Fluval Stratum for houseplants!
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Fluval is the brand name, its an aquarium company that makes nearly everything in the PetSmart fish aisle. Stratum is the product name. Great video, thank you!
Thanks for watching! ❤️🪴
So people call it stratum, its also called Tephra, your right fluval is the brand name, stratum is the product, now their is also Exo terra substratum for terrariums, same product different brand seller, i also wanted to say that i do not rinse my stratum and any loose water that the stratum leave behind i water other plants with it, nothing gets wasted, i will even use the water soaked in stratum to water root my cuttings, tjis stuff is awesome, thank you for your video
Oh that is a good idea! I’m going to have to try that too! Thanks for watching! (And clearing up some of my name confusion lol that’s definitely the best explanation so far!)
It’s actually the same seller which is Hagen. Fluval which is more dedicated to aquariums and exo terra which is more dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. I only know this because I used to sell there products 😅
I’m so glad I stumbled across your videos. I have sooo much of this left over from setting up my tank 🤣 now I’m using it for propagations and as a soil additive.
Thanks for watching!! You’ll love it for propagations it’s amazing! Even better if you already have it!
I'm picking some of this up tomorrow to hopefully save my Red Maranta plant. I saw in the FB group many ppl recommended putting leca or perlite on the bottom as a reservoir layer for water that will wick up to the stratum. Ppl also mix a little perlite in with the stratum to save money.
I use it for Alocasia corms. I use a bit of fertilizer in drops of water. So far, so good.
I'm SO glad you made a video about this stuff! I heard you mention it a few times, so I tried looking up "flugal" as I thought that's what you were saying😂🤦 anyway, I love learning about new and different substrates! Experimenting is my favorite part about owning houseplants so I'm sure I'll be buying a bag of this stuff too at some point😁👍💚
🤣😂 yes flugal is great! I love the experimenting part too!
I’m part of the reptile and plant community. I use this in my terrariums, aquariums and pant pots. It’s amazing
How neat! This stuff really is great! Thanks for watching! 🪴
Your the only person I’ve heard mention or talk about this stuff. Interesting an sounds like worth checking out. 😀 Thanks for the info 💚
It’s good stuff for sure! Thanks for watching!
Happy Sunday! I picked up a 8 pound bag today in person from Petco. I paid 30 dollars with tax. Ouch! I should have placed my order online...I would have gotten twice the amount for 10 dollars more. Live and learn!
Oh yikes! 😬 I guess you pay for the convenience then! I hope you like using it!
I did the exact same thing but bigger quality 😢
I have grown a lot of lush planted aquariums with fluval stratum. It's good stuff 😊
I’m using it in some of my terrarium builds.
In the aquarium hobby, we also use it damp, but not saturated about 3 inches deep in the dry aquarium cover the aquarium with plastic wrap, or a glass lid or plastic lid and use it to start our plants with an aquarium light on top full spectrum. to keep a constant humidity inside we put a plastic bottle. We cut the lid off of fill it with water and drop in a air stone plugged into an aquatic air pump
Hey! I bought a Hoya from you not long ago and came to TH-cam for info on stratum when your video was pushed second! Thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching! What a small planty world! I hope your Hoya is doing well! :)
Thanks for the information! You explained and showed very well! I’ll have to try it.
Thanks for watching!! This stuff is so great you’ll love it!
Thank You so much for all the information! I just bought some expensive cuttings & I want to make sure they thrive . I did pick up the Stratum but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about everything. 🙏
Thanks for watching! I hope your cuttings do well for you! 🪴
Thank you for sharing this with us. Your dog is beautiful!
Thank you! 🐶 thanks for watching!
I've been using it a while, I used to use it on my planted tanks and figured it should work well with low pH loving house plants so I gave it a try, I like it because of how easy it is to see when plants need water like you showed with the change of colour.
Yes! I love that you don’t have to guess with it! Thanks for watching!
It soaks up water really fast.
Great information, very helpful thank you! 💚🌿 ps I love your kitchen sink and kitchen floors!! Very beautiful 🤩
Thanks for watching! And the kind words about my kitchen! That made my day! 🥰
Your pooch is adorable! ❤🤩 I'm such a dog lover.
Thank you!! Dog people are the best people!
@queencitytropicals I most certainly like dogs and plants more than people, but dog people are the best. I'd much rather spend time with a dog parent than a non-dog parent. 🤣🤣🤷♀️
it works well for me as an in-between for water propped plants that I intend to eventually move to soil. I prefer a water reservoir :3
That’s a good idea too! I learn more about this stuff all the time! Thanks for sharing
Good to know that I can use this with houseplants. I've bought two aquatic pots to hang on the side for a philodendron and monstera andisonii
Nice! Thanks for watching! ❤️🪴
Just ordered some for my Hoya Carnosa Wilbur. Thank you 💚
Thanks for watching! I hope it works well for you!
Woot! More planty substrate to explore! Thank you!
Yes this stuff is the best!! Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you! I wondered about this product. How did it come out of the bag? Was it wet or dry? How should it store it? I see you just left it in its bag and since you didn’t mention anything special about storing it and I saw you scoop out a dry portion, then it’s probably best to treat it like a soil bag. I’m so glad you said, “nothing special, not hard, and just however is best for you.” Whew. The mystery has been put to bed. Thanks again!
Thank you! I store it in the bag, I also have put it in plastic totes with air holes in the lid and enjoyed great success either way! I feel like so many of us make plants so much more stressful than they need to be!
Great video! So glad you didn’t throw that liquid gold out! But why rinse? It doesn’t matter if it clouds plant water, but do rinse if using in an aquarium or you won’t be able to see your fish for 3 days!
Thanks for watching! I like to rinse for plants because I find it to be very dense and lead to rot pretty quickly if I don’t 🪴
Yep, the rinse water makes a great mineral fertilizer for other plants.
It really does! Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful!!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video - I bought this product to fill two of my fish tanks - to grow aquatic plants and also shrimp need more alkaline environments - I miscalculated and bought too much - luckily I wanted to grow some house plants and wanted to know if I could use this for house plants - thank you
Thanks for watching! You’ll love it for plants, especially since you already have it!
Omg how genius, love this video
Thanks for watching!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hi which plants have you successfully propagated in fluval stratum? I have a Monstera & a few philodendron cuttings that struggled to root in other mediums?
So I shouldn't fill mine up all the way with water? Only about half way? I'm using a Mason jar with my monster Albo leaf cutting with some roots. I had it in leca and water but ive had it for over 6 months and no new leaf growthage.
I just ordered it off Amazon and there was a 40% off coupon if you use the subscribe and save option. And just put it out for 6 months and cancel it before the 6 months is up. So you get it for less than $30 for 18 pound bag
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!🪴
Wow you use it straight! I just found out about it last week from another channel and she uses it in making pon. I purchased it and I love the fact that it doesn't crumble. I am hoping to see success with it. Can you tell me where you got that strainer from?
Hi, thanks for watching! The strainer came with a set of bowls from At Home. I’ve tried it mixed with a few things but I definitely just prefer it straight! But of course different things work for different people it’s all about experimenting!
@@queencitytropicals Thank you!
Thank you for this video!! Will be switching to fluval stratum for props! Btw, I love your strainer set!!! Do you mind sharing where you got it?
Thanks for watching! It works so well for tricky props. I got the strainer set at At Home!
Cool! Getting some.💚
Yay! You’ll love it! 👏🏻
I used that for my aquarium plants and really works. I'm gonna try with my house plants.
Yes do it! You’ll love it! Thanks for watching!
Bernadette did not seem overly impressed. :) Sure would not want to spill that bag. Hope this turns propagation into a 100% success rate.
No lol she really was just hoping for a snack! I doubt there could ever really be a 100% success rate with plant propagation but this definitely gets it closer!
I jus bout a 4lb bag today. Im determined to get rid of this damn soil in my house. I so hate dirt with a passion haha. Ps your 18lb bag cost same as my 4lb bag lol
Oh dang! I’ve heard the prices on that stuff can vary a lot! I hope you have good luck with it!
Ok ok i’ve used this before in my fish tanks .I’m totally going to try this on my plants Who would have knew 🤦🏾♀️
You won’t regret it!!
Thank you for making this video. I just started using this and I can never get it to rinse clean. Is there a secret to getting it to rinse clean?
Thanks for watching! I don’t know that you’d need to get it completely clean but I would avoid being too harsh with it to avoid crushing the little pieces and creating more dust. I just try to avoid having too much muddy sludge type of stuff because I find that to be too dense and leads to rot for me.
@queencitytropicals ok, thank you so much! I appreciate your time and response. Happy growing 💚
Thinking putting a plowmanii in to this… I’m afraid cause I had root rot recently and this is a new plant I don’t know why I thought this would be like leca :-s
It does kind of look like leca in pictures! I’ve propagated a Plowmanii in this and it did really well!
Your awesome girl .. Im from good ol Arkansas well moved here a few months ago. Do you you do trades or do you have Etsy.... I totally forgot
Oh hey we’re state neighbors then! I have a website now it is queencitytropicals.com and I’m always open to trades! Thanks for watching! 🪴❤️
PS the reason it’s for shrimp is because they have big problems with water changes and they need calcium to molt. And fluval is the number one successful soil keep the shrimp from dying.
I will have to give this a try on my string of turtles 😊😊
Yes!! I’ll get you a cup of it when you visit!
Do you use a pot with drainage holes?
When I’m using fluval I prefer to use no drainage holes but I typically use it only for propagation these days then eventually move it to soil with drainage holes but it’s all personal preference! I know people have success with or without drainage holes! 🪴❤️
So i bought a bag of this recently and am struggling for how & when to use it. I get using it for prop, but I was hoping i might be able to use it in combo with Pon and perlite, layered in a glass pot, so i can see black and white stripes kinda. 🤓 My concern after seeing your video, is that you say its not like Pon/Leca… Is it in fact soil (so an organic substrate???)… meaning if i use it in combo with Pon to prevent fungas gnats, it will defeat the purpose of using Pon because I’m adding organic matter?
That would look really cool!! I bet if you made sure that the pon was at the top you probably wouldn’t have many issues with gnats. I feel like the main issue would be the fluval breaking down/being squished by the pon might make it muddy. But hey it sounds like it would be worth a try for sure! Worst case scenario you have to repot if it doesn’t go as hoped! 🪴
when you water, do you water then drain from the cup, or straight into the cup and leaving the water in there? Thanks! super interesting stuff !
Thanks for watching! When I water I leave it in there, I don’t let it drain and like to see just a little bit sitting at the bottom. But I’m sure it would probably work either way!
From what I understand you are not supposed to rinse it because then you basically wash away all of its nutrient properties.
I know this is not a plant comment but I think I'm going to need to buy those bowls and strainer!! Oh gosh :) Where?
They are from At Home! :) they’re super handy!
I just received an expensive plant in this medium from an online shop. I am struggling to find watering and care details! Perhaps I missed it in the video but- do I just water this substrate once it looks dry? Soak it and then dump the water? Thank you. I will continue my hunt for answers
I usually water it once it starts to look a little dusty/more gray & keep it in a clear container so I can see the moisture level too. And once I water it I don’t dump it out unless I accidentally get way too much I just fill it up so there is just a little water line at the bottom and let it dry out over time. I hope that helps!
I just propagated some cuttings and I didn’t know I had to rinse it😢. I see you did it and later you used the water to water the plant? I’m 😐 confused
You don’t necessarily have to rinse it and a lot of people prefer not to! For me rinsing is a preference and I like to reuse the water for other plants. I bet your cuttings will be just fine! And you could always take them out and rinse it and put them back if you want to! 🪴 good luck with your cuttings I hope they do great for you!
I do not rinse my fluval . I do use a reservoir at the bottom of perlite . 1/4 perlite 3/4 stratum. Roots corms great!
Can I use this for bulbs? Hugs
I haven’t tried it personally but it’s worth an experiment! I don’t see any reason you couldn’t use it for bulbs 🪴
Ordering a plant from you is on my wishlist 😁 Also just wondering if that fluval can be found in the fish section of pet smart.
I have looked at the pet stores around me and didn’t see it, but you never know they may have it where you are! And we’re getting close to better shipping weather! 😃💐☀️
I just picked some up at my PetSmart , however it is more expensive. I paid 54. for the same size bag 🫣
Can you use this with leca balls to grow plants semi hydroponically?
I would imagine you could, however the stratum is much softer than leca is so it could get smashed by it depending on how you do it. I haven’t tried it myself but it could be fun to experiment with!
I try not success root rot.so back to water my rare plant . 2 die because of trying this method
What is the name of the Facebook group? The link is not working for me. Thank you for your video😊
Thanks for watching! 🪴❤️ It is called “growing in stratum”
I actually wouldn't rinse it. it has good nutrients in it. good for about 3 months and then you have to start adding your nutrients in.
So unlike Leca no need to upkeep with added nutrients?
Correct! It’s more like soil in that way. If you are keeping something in it very long term you may want to add some though!
I have tons of plants and wonder how I could try incorporating this to a few . I love experimenting. Just curious what the outcome would be. I just joined the facebook group you mentioned. What does it contains that plants benefit from? Do you know?..🙂
Other than the nutrients from the volcanic soil I’m not really sure! I just said what I read off the bag 🤣
I will definitely try!...🙂
Why do you rinse? Isn't that getting rid of nutrients? Ty
I rinse it to get rid of the dust, I find it’s just a little bit too dense and rots more easily if I don’t rinse it. The nutrients would still be present in the soil though! And I don’t rinse it frequently just the one time before I use it.
Fluval stratum doesn't have a large amount of macro nutrients in it, ADA amazonia is similar (buffers ph like the fluval) except contains large amounts of npk. I think the stratum is successful due to plants uptaking nutrients more efficiently in a slightly acidic environment.
@@stevenwilliams5543 what is the difference between the two? Thank you.
@@queencitytropicals thank you.
@@l.williams2696 not much, just the addition of much more npk...the nitrogen being in the form.of ammonium...Mt Oso is partially responsible for what is known as the black tide that is responsible for.the extremely rich fishing in the Philippines and Southern Japan
I never rinse it :-)
It's only available on one mountain?? Are there limits as to how much should be taken in order to keep the mountain in balance? Or am I just being paranoid? Thank you for telling us about it🌱🥰🇨🇦.
I’m guessing this specific brand “Fluval” gets it from that area but there are lots of different brands and it’s just volcanic soil so really it could come from a variety of locations. I’m just reading the info they have on their website and packaging so I’m not aware of any limits. Could be an interesting research topic though! Thanks for watching! 🪴❤️
10 euros for the same bag in France
I’ve been told not to stain it because why wash away some of the nutrients
Thanks for watching! I’ve heard that as well, however my experience when I don’t rinse it is it tends to rot very easily because it is so dense.
@@queencitytropicals For the rotting reasons a lot of people like to do 50% per light mixed into the stratum.
@@FoliageQueen “per light” made me giggle 😂
Are you sure you’re supposed to rinse it??
It’s actually a pretty big debate in both the houseplant and aquarium communities as to whether or not you should rinse it. On the bag it does say to rinse it to prevent muddy water caused by pellets that have been damaged and broken down in transit. I’ve tried both ways and find it to be too dense and cause rot when I don’t rinse it. But ultimately it comes down to personal preference. :)
Wait why can’t the rinse water go down the drain
It is not great for plumbing! And it has some good nutrients in it so I reuse it to water my plants
Assuming you are getting paid or free products for this video
Based off of?