Horticultural pumice is a great alternative to perlite. It won’t float to top and isn’t dusty. Repti bark from the pet store is a nice and clean substitute for orchid bark. I also mix in coarse sand ( a little bigger than grit) or tiny pebbles or even small aquarium rocks to lighten up soil. Thanks for this video.
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Excellent recommendations! I love hort pumice
@miemsgordon776 Жыл бұрын
Thanks some great advice 👍 😊
@vickykent3532 ай бұрын
I'm in total agreement with you on the perlite/pumice. Perlite rises to the top over time, thus defeating the purpose of it. Pumice stays put; no floating around.
@josiepatio587320 күн бұрын
I just subscribed your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on different potting mixes for different plants 😅🪴 ❤
@plantvibrations20 күн бұрын
I hope you’ll find other videos you enjoy!
@50Street21 Жыл бұрын
Hey Devin, Perfect timing on this one. I've been considering dividing my African violet, snake plant and orchid cactus so your video came at the right time. Also, I need to plant the cuttings (which have rooted) from my Christmas cactus, spider plant, Pothos and Monstera. You are always an invaluable source of information. Cheers buddy! Darryl
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulasage3611 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. I get it now!!!! 🌄 it's so obvious what was I thinking??? Thanks again. Have an awesome day! 😁
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!!
@waltermaples3998 Жыл бұрын
Hey Devin great video alot of information broken down so simply. Keep them coming. Have a Great Weekend my friend 👍💚.
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Walter!
@stephentumbles4124 Жыл бұрын
DEVIN ... My Plant Brother Lover !!! Thank you SO MUCH for your answer about my question about soil roots and water roots. I NEVER would have thought of that. You truly ARE an informational inspiration !!! Your folks must be so proud of you !!! I was SO HAPPY to see your video and presentation on QVC about your lavender plants. Honestly ... I would have liked to have purchased them from Roberta's Gardens ... but hearing of you being on QVC ... I opted for that venue. Yesterday ... my eight plants arrived. Let me tell you ... they are the HEALTHIEST plants I have EVER ordered on-line. I have a(nother) question for you ... WHICH venue would be the MOST beneficial to your family's business ... QVC, Roberta's Gardens or here on KZbin? I want the WORLD to know how WONDERFUL your plants are. I can ONLY imagine how busy you are on a daily basis. I do not wish to add to your daily challenges ... but, instead, to increase the word/popularity of Roberta's Gardens. Honestly ... I am most certain your family's business does not need MY endorsement ... however ... you have no idea how much you DO have it.
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Hey Stephen! thanks for all of your kind words and your incredible support. I hope over time you find other videos that are helpful to you in your journey as a plant lover! We generally are able to provide the very best prices directly on qvc.com, so that would be my suggestion! and that makes me really happy to hear the Lavender came in looking great :)
@stephentumbles4124 Жыл бұрын
@@plantvibrations Whoops. So sorry. I meant to say, My Plant Lover Brother.
@carolstuff Жыл бұрын
Love the video; clear & concise!
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@aida0877 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing Devin!! I'm in the process of repotting several of my houseplants and I really want to invest in the right soil mixes for my houseplants!! These sound like great soil mixes!!😊🙏🙏
@plantvibrations7 ай бұрын
Happy you found this video!!
@ms.lizzypoulos9276 Жыл бұрын
Great clear tutorial! As always, thanks Devin!!
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lizzy!
@StarRay-w9h Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Excellent info
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SR-gt5ej Жыл бұрын
Already made the aroid mix for repotting a bunch of my plants. Thanks for continuing to provide great information and advice! 👍🪴😊
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Excellent! i always have some on hand
@FamilyJeweler3 ай бұрын
Hi Devin! My friend introduced me to your KZbin channel and I am excited to learn more about plant care. I watched this posting about potting soil as I am planning to repot my ponytail palm. I recently discovered the bulbous base (as it had been buried since I got the plant) and have noticed the fronds aren’t what they used to look like and I feel it could benefit from a fresh repotting. I was wondering what soil mix would be best for a ponytail palm? Many thanks for your time. Peter
@plantvibrations3 ай бұрын
Hi Peter, thanks for visiting. You can simply use a bagged houseplant potting mix for ponytail palms!
@FamilyJeweler3 ай бұрын
@@plantvibrations Ok, great! Thank you! Love your channel and looking forward to cultivating beautiful plants!
@sandy5097 Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks!!
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@westhavenor951311 ай бұрын
Great info! Thanks. I'm not a huge fan of perlite, so I'll probably substitute pumice. The bright white color of perlite looks out of place to me, especially when I dump used potting soil in my yard. Pumice has a nice, natural light gray color.
@plantvibrations11 ай бұрын
To each his own!
@SusieMcClure-p8d26 күн бұрын
If I haven’t been feeding my Christmas cactus all summer but have occasionally is there still time to make it bloom? Had several surgeries & things were put on hold. Can it still work? Any suggestions? Loved this video on soil, very informative.
@plantvibrations26 күн бұрын
Yes there’s still time! Watch this video Christmas Cactus: How to Get lots of Flowers, No Bud Drop, & Growing Tips - do this in Autumn kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2ibpomtedmqbpo
@melanieharris5595 Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for growing and maintaining aloe vera house plants? Also, I absolutely love your channel🌱
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Hi Melanie! They loooove the light and warmth. If you can place it outside for the summer it’ll really get it growing well
@melanieharris5595 Жыл бұрын
@@plantvibrations really…I didn’t know that🤷🏽♀️ I’m headed to take my AV to my sunny porch right now☀️ Thanks a million🌱
@connieefurulee Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@ashleydensmore15617 ай бұрын
Great tutorial for amateurs like me.
@plantvibrations7 ай бұрын
😃
@threeqtrtime Жыл бұрын
Great video Devin❤
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@minkatetehuka63926 ай бұрын
Thanks for this good information
@plantvibrations6 ай бұрын
:)
@abdulrahmanalkanderi52307 ай бұрын
Hi, I just saw your video, and thanks for sharing all this information with us. I have just one question: I couldn't find charcoal in my country. What can I use instead of charcoal, or can I simply skip adding it? I'm referring to the third mixture.
@plantvibrations7 ай бұрын
I’d just skip using it!
@abdulrahmanalkanderi52307 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@deegrows7589 Жыл бұрын
I avoid miracle gro and opt for organic potting soil for my plant babies. 💚🙂
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@simplydee452211 ай бұрын
@deegrows7589 Agree. Lately, bags of Miracle Gro contain fungus gnats that fly out when opened😖🪴
@gracielamillan80882 ай бұрын
Which would be best for bonsai?
@plantvibrations2 ай бұрын
The aroid mix is probably best
@deniseshaffer7162 Жыл бұрын
What brand of bark and size do you recommend ? Im new to repotting aroid plants.
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
Check the links in the description!
@italyydior520Ай бұрын
Which mix would you use for a calethea(prayer plant)?
@plantvibrationsАй бұрын
You can just use the standard potting mix for Calathea
@italyydior520Ай бұрын
@@plantvibrations Thank you
@hannahtezza7062 ай бұрын
HI DEVIN, ❤❤❤ WHAT ABOUT DOING A SOIL MIX FOR CARNIVOROUS PLANTS, SUNDEWS AND PITCHER PLANTS. LOTS OF LOVE AND BLESSINGS, ANNETTE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😮😮😮
@plantvibrations2 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@ss41303 Жыл бұрын
Can anyone give me advice on whats the best indoor soil for house plants? I keep getting these fly nats on my plants the driving me crazy, and it's from the soil. I don't know what to do anymore. And I have the vinegar and dish soap in a bowl around the plants. Some fall for it but some don't. What can i do?
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
my generic mix in this video is ideal. in the short term, add this to your soil amzn.to/3t2Gom7
@ss41303 Жыл бұрын
@@plantvibrations Thank you so much 🤗
@annaredekop1549 Жыл бұрын
What soil would you use for a yucca plant?
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
A general houseplant mix will be fine
@filisildaanino57253 ай бұрын
Do you have Red Moon Philodendron???
@plantvibrations3 ай бұрын
I don’t!
@RobOddi7 ай бұрын
that miracle gro potting mix for FLF is a recipe to kill it. It's so water retentive it's insane. It's like a sponge and keeps it so wet.
@plantvibrations7 ай бұрын
I’ve never had problems with it! As long as your pot isn’t too big it should be fine.
@BebeDaull7 ай бұрын
@@plantvibrations I'm with Rob, I could never use potting mix straight from the bag without adding at least some perlite.
@grandadmiraldanno2145 Жыл бұрын
Do you bonsai?
@plantvibrations Жыл бұрын
I have not ventured into bonsai
@grandadmiraldanno2145 Жыл бұрын
Horticulture, art, meditation all rolled into one... i am new to it and already love it