I bought a big bag of oak charcoal. I crush or cut to size. I buy lava rock in 50 lb bags. Same for fir bark...i cut to size,dry and sterilize in the oven. I oven steralize most ingredients in the oven.
@GreenManGrow7
Жыл бұрын
nice, nice to see another brother plant KZitemr !
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
New for me. Hoping to drop more content here 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@kat1984
Жыл бұрын
I buy bags of pumice and use it instead of perlite. I use coconut chunks as mulch for my outdoor plants in southern AZ to retain moisture in the soil. I use between 2-4 inches of it to mulch. I use Fox Farm ocean forest potting soil mix but I add pumice, coconut chunks, orchid/fir bark, and worm castings as my bad mix. I add extra pumice, perlite, and the crushed granite they use in chicken scratch in my succulent mixes. So far I've only experienced root rot once but the bamboo skewer method has really helped with all of my indoor plants. The outdoor plants get watered 2x a day during the summer as I use grow bags to keep the plants from baking in the hot and dry outdoors.
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Nice!! I can only imagine the humidity issue there. I had the hardest time finding pumice. Great strategy for the mulch. I do similarly with my anthuriums!
@mok1902
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to try your potting mix recipe. Gorgeous plant. Thanks.
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Hope you like it! Thank you!!!
@jennsprague6080
6 ай бұрын
I use those ingredients and LECA balls for water retention. Great vid!
@AlexSaint15
6 ай бұрын
Nice!! Ill have to try adding them.
@theplantedeye
Жыл бұрын
Great video man. Definitely agree that a chunky mix is important for aroids. I use a similar mix and have seen a big difference.
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Nice!! What diff ingredient are you using?
@hennesseyme9112
Жыл бұрын
chunky perlite is hard to find, and the stuff always end up floating to the top of the pot, so I use pumice. I purchased Perlite a while ago and never used it. Once I finish what I have, I won't order anymore. I add liqui-dirt coco chunks and the liqui-dirt soil to give some moisture hold. I also use coco loco and Happy Frog and my plants like Pothos and Philodendrons love the stuff.
@sptheartist1803
11 ай бұрын
Love this video. It satisfies both my love for plants and great studio lighting. Thank You 😊
@LordSaint_
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! I appreciate the feedback!
@devbachu7072
Жыл бұрын
Yes bro I love plantsvto
@timb3396
Жыл бұрын
Your video was 🔥. Very helpful and informative. Great set too!
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching!
@yvetteboonecreates
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I previously purchased reptile bark (fir) and had planned to mix it with pumice, coco coir and perlite (only cause I have remnants of bags from before). I have hoyas that I'm trying to create a chunky type, water retentive mix for. I'm growing indoors. I'd forgotten about the charcoal....back to amazon....ughhh. Thanks, this was really helpful.
@Lovinmyplants
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I use the same orchid mix, I cut the bark in smaller pieces.
@shradharajbhandari9776
Жыл бұрын
Thankuu, one of the best plant advice. Bestwishes 😊
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@kyrad6543
Жыл бұрын
That looks positively delicious! I love making media mixes. It's a bit like cooking and trying out new recipes.
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
It really is! I find myself taking handfuls and letting it trickle out of my hand 😂
@dwight971
Жыл бұрын
That's the perfect mix. I get the same exact blend from Lowe's I need chunkier pearlite. I never thought about using the chips as a base. Going to have to do that because I tend to underwater and my plants' struggle come from me not watering enough because I get paranoid about root rot. So I'm going to need some chips to help retain some moisture. Another issue is just that I don't use any kind of plant food. I think that has made my plants struggle as well. So I'm going to have to pick up the same thing you've been using. Nice information. I'll be waiting for whenever you drop more content.
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
I feel the same about rot! Our feeding has to b more consistent even though the coco chunks decently hold nutrients. Thanks for watching!
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Btw, what food are you using?
@exilbayer6377
Жыл бұрын
Good video! But I disagree about the charcoal: There is no need for expensive horticulture charcoal! Barbecue charcoal is absolutely fine. (Of course NOT the "bricks" which are made of coaldust and glue) I only wash it an crush the bigger pieces. If you want, you can mix it with compost or wormcastings some time before using it, for "activating" the coal already.
@ildikojones7073
Жыл бұрын
This is very informative. Thank you. I’ve begun to switch over to soilless but I’ve been scared that I’d kill off my plants 😂! You have totally reassured me. Thanks. And that plant of yours is gorgeous!
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Dive in! Be sure to keep a close eye for a few weeks to be sure your plant isn’t in need of any additional portions of the recipe! Enjoy!!
@ildikojones7073
Жыл бұрын
@@LordSaint_ Thank you very much!
@thequeenofgreen24.7
Жыл бұрын
I love that mix! I currently switched the majority of my plants over to semi hydro, because I was sick of the pests that came in the dirt + over and underwatering issues with some of my plants. However, with the ones that are still in soil, I will be trying this mix with. Thank you.😃
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Root rot was owning me for a while 😅. Give it a try! Please let me know if you like it!
@maarte_kyel
Жыл бұрын
tanks for tips very interesting
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@tiffanyi5645
10 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. I’ve recently discovered the importance and the joy of mixing my own potting medium after years of keeping plants. - Why size 3 perlite? - Are worm castings like soil, or does it dissolve? Thanks for sharing! 🙋🏽♀️ Greetings from Brooklyn, NY
@LordSaint_
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Size 3 is larger and is good for better aeration. Worm castings is just a natural fertilizer
@naesnaes
Жыл бұрын
First time watching, and I am obsessed with your backdrop. You have great asthetic
@moosebrandon8665
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man thanks
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!
@healthymentalapparelco.9576
Жыл бұрын
Awesome episode fam! You even brought "mini mic" out of retirement 🤣
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
You already know! 😂😂
@MyLocsMyPlants
Жыл бұрын
chunkier perlite/pumice is def helpful! nice vid! I'm still watching. Have you always been soil less ? if not what made you switch. also orchid mix is one of my go to options !
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Ty!! I went soilless recently. I found myself rehabbing plants left and right due to the amount of rain I was getting. As I repotted plants, the soil was like mud.
@MyLocsMyPlants
Жыл бұрын
@@LordSaint_ ahhhh ok gotcha !
@Garry-wv5to
Жыл бұрын
Great information! Chunkier mix is really necessary. 👍
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!!
@noelleenright3900
Жыл бұрын
Definitely want to try this mix! What ratios do you use for the ingredients?
@jampintos2219
Жыл бұрын
💚💚💚☘️
@dwight971
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at this video again. I have been using Redi Chip -coconut chips. You think that's similar to what you are using? Or do you think I can get by with using it?
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Yea definitely similar!
@hanzsolo851
11 ай бұрын
Is the the mix you use for your Anthurmiums that are more in the adult stage?
@LordSaint_
11 ай бұрын
Yep!!
@Yoliplanting
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber great video
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! 🌱🤌🏾
@jakersaridakis
9 ай бұрын
Would you recommend a different mix for younger plants (seedling + baby stage)?
@LordSaint_
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Regular perlite, coco chunks are my additives for juvenile plants. It changes depending on the type. Anthurium vs Philo etc
@jakersaridakis
9 ай бұрын
By coco chunks you mean the coco husk chips and not like coco coir right? Appreciate the help! @@LordSaint_
@LordSaint_
9 ай бұрын
Yes the husks! Are you growing anthurium or Philo? I can make a quick vid of what I’m using with starting small plants and seedlings
@jakersaridakis
9 ай бұрын
The husks it is! I will order some. Anthuriums! They are just so magical and alluring it's wild. I'm a budding hobbiest and started from seed/babies so I can understand the development. As of now, all of my plants are either germinated seedlings or 3-4 leaf juveniles or in between. A video on what substrate to move them into would be super helpful! @@LordSaint_ 🖤🌱
@LordSaint_
9 ай бұрын
I’ve been trying out a new indoor mix. Gona drop the deets soon!
@laurenervin1404
Жыл бұрын
I have THE HARDEST time finding the size 3 perlite in my area OR on Amazon. Most of the "chunky" perlite on Amazon is the same as you'd get in a big box store. All I've been able to find is astroid perlite, so I have to break it up🤦🏻♀️
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Have you come across “Mother Earth” perlite?
@laurenervin1404
Жыл бұрын
@@LordSaint_ yes, but only on Amazon and just in that HUGE bag that would be great if I needed that much, but I usually don't😕 I guess I need to go in and split it with someone 🤷🏻♀️
@deannapink79
10 ай бұрын
I live in OR, just ordered a bag from Home Depot. Have to order online, not sold in stores.
@shevonnenorman8428
Жыл бұрын
Do you get fungus gnats by using worm castings in yours aroid mix?
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
Almost everything is grown outside, so I can never really tell. The few that I do have inside have no issues. Do you have a good gnat remedy? I have something i used that I swear by!
@shevonnenorman8428
Жыл бұрын
@A Saint Shoots also if they're outside there's probably a natural eco balance in nature
@LordSaint_
Жыл бұрын
@@shevonnenorman8428 I rarely run into pest issues outside
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