I often find it washed up on the beach here on the east coast of Australia, I got a huge amount once after a volcanic eruption on one of the pacific islands, weeks later loads washed up
@Disastr0usMindx3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how informative you are! When I watch your videos I often feel the need to take notes like I did in school lol (I’m one of the weird ones who actually enjoyed taking notes 🤣)
@twinfin8571 Жыл бұрын
Do you just pour everything out of the pot when you repot? Then add it back into another pot with additional pumice? I wish there was a video with planting, fertilizing and repotting a plant….actual demonstration.
@clairenewsome3 жыл бұрын
.... what everyone else said, AND! I LOVE your intro!! It's compact and not overused, it's "swingy", it's recognisable and sounds happy, and also - which many KZbinrs haven't figured out yet - it has the same volume like the actual video! :D The classic design is neat too! Just wanted to mention this as well , although it's rather trivial. But I thought you'd like some feedback on that too. Greeting from Germany
@charcoalprincess55633 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your videos I'm not in doubt of anything anymore. Your are so thorough and fantastic to describe and show.. Amazing channel.. Thank you ❤️
@buddytrent1351 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but I’m sure it pops up if someone post a comment I just wanna thank you guys form the United States of America midwest Kentucky Great content well put together you guys rock
@FunnySurpriseToys3 жыл бұрын
Very nice my friend! 👍 598
@grat20103 жыл бұрын
Bought a bag after all your videos about it really wasn't sure how to use it. Thanks so much for making this video.
@Fridskan2 жыл бұрын
The clay used in catlitter is called bentonite. Check for that. That clay is also ued for makeup and other beautyproducts. Even in soap. I buy my pomice as a saltfree spred for icy areas. I have found one that is pure pomice. (I live in Norway). Slowreleasing nutrience you should find in any normal plantshop. As pellets. Love your videos. Secially your skånedialekt. Im a skåning living in Norway.
@Raediculus953 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting good information to all us crazy plant people, super helpful!!!
@thegiftlady13 жыл бұрын
Fabulous and informative vid. I subscribed 👍.
@miad.4976 Жыл бұрын
It was really helpful and inspiring! There's a ton of misleading information about all the soil must being removed prior to planting in pumice/clay/lava/mix of those. And people really spend hours removing the soil and reaping the roots of. I do my best but not abuses after your videos. I successfully planted two plants with peat moss, which is impossible to remove from roots completely in pumice with akadama for better cec, and they're perfectly fine! They're both aren't cheap (White Princes Philodendron in 6-inch pot and Monstera Aurea in 3 gallon pot), so I really trusted you guys and didn't regret it! Thank you so much 💚
@REVBINO13 жыл бұрын
very interesting and very good information Thanks for your videos ........
@NaTyra64112 жыл бұрын
I have to thank you yet again. I truly enjoy all kinds of planty content. But when it's time to get down and seriously learn about the best practices for plant care I come here, and you never disappoint! I can't thank you enough for the thoroughness and clarity of your content. I don't know what I'd do if you guys ever stopped creating. Your my plant encyclopedia (or I guess plant Google these days, lol). All the very best 🌺
@dosborne44093 жыл бұрын
This is excellent and much appreciated. In the last six months or so I’ve been converting my plants over to either pon (moisture loving), a mix of half and half pon and pumic (medium plants), or all pumice and akadama/monto clay (plants which like a dry phase). All but one aglaonema (which was in all pon) has thrived. It’s been fun experimenting with substrate combinations and pot types (completely enclosed, self watering, or a direct substitute for soil). Next I’m going to try and convert a living wall to a complete pumice mix. Don’t understand why no one other than Swedish Plant Guys has been talking about this. All the best from Newfoundland.
@lavenderpurp6610 Жыл бұрын
Can i use pumice alone in anthurium waroqs and vetchii?
@riac21493 жыл бұрын
In Australia, you can get zeolite in the form of cat litter. Woolworths sells it under their Essentials Brand (what used be Homebrand) and it's called 'Clay cat litter'. It's in a large 15L orange bag.
@kma43093 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy pumice in Au?
@maureenswallow30542 жыл бұрын
A interesting vid,thanks as always, for providing Food for thought, Bill.
@quynhm.59123 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video about Pon. What is the difference between Pon with pumice. Thank you!
@icetink71953 жыл бұрын
Love your channel 💖 thanks for all the amazing information and advice 🥰
@lorit.60952 жыл бұрын
Thank you, always great information. When using pumice how do you know how often to water? I'm trying to change to pumice from soil, it seems it would be difficult to judge the water needs. With normal soil I can tell by the weight of the pot if it's dry or I can use a moisture meter, but with pumice neither of these two methods would work.
@Michelle-sam3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a game changer. Love learning new stuff from watching your videos. You deserve more subscribers! Keep it up👍
@Lilahlu135 ай бұрын
This was the info I have been looking for !
@Coin_Strategist3 жыл бұрын
I’m using Pon. Thanks for the video.
@simonac688.3 жыл бұрын
I like the science of this channel 👍👍
@aingealtara14793 жыл бұрын
.. I make my own potting mix with coconut coir as a base and add either perlite or vermiculite depending of what plant it is, and they are happily growing a lot better, thanks to you.. Pumice in Denmark is not available I guess, since I can't find it anywhere, but when perlite and vermiculite works perfectly I'm happy.. And of course I use fertilizer and worm casting too.. I don't think my plants have ever been so healthy as they are now 🤗🌞
@banguyen00393 жыл бұрын
Hello , this is very helpful video I'm looking for. Thank you very much for your sharing :D
@anahadjes12773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. Could you explain how and when to repot a plant in pumice ? How you rince the pumice, take care of the roots, etc.
@lentynietran96953 жыл бұрын
Love your in-depth videos about soil mediums and popular house plants. I’ve seen a growing interest in high humidity plants. Can you make a video on how to maintain such high humidity? I’ve seen a lot of videos but don’t like the ikea cabinet method and trays don’t work as well as they say.
@cherylanne65493 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to move most of my plants out of soil, but can you give me a hint of how to stake a moss pole in leca or a pumice mixture? It doesn't seem very secure. I love your videos, and I'm always wondering exactly how many Swedish plant guys there are!
@m00njaguar3 жыл бұрын
When he recommended adding cat litter as a source of clay, he forgot to mention that it has to be non-clumping natural clay cat litter. Check the package to see that it contains only 100% clay - do not use it if it has any added chemical ingredients like artificial scents, colors or other chemicals that are potentially toxic to your plants or could interfere with your soil's healthy chemistry. Also, avoid clumping cat litter. These add sodium bentonite, another type of natural clay that swells when it contacts moisture, is added to the mix and forms clumps. This keeps the clay from being loose and airy.
@Pollyanna-cc3etАй бұрын
Napa floor absorb
@gaddaitherage8204 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! For Akadama, what is the ratio between Pumice and Akadama? I tried looking at bonsai videos but that community seems to base their substrate with 1/3 Akadama, 1/3 Pumice, and 1/3 “lava rock.” I would like to know what works best for you in you’re practice. I am planning on using semi hydro for my Philodendron Gloriosum. Thank you so much in advance!
@abbyscott51023 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, I’ve learnt so much. Best informative plant channel on KZbin. Could you do a video on indoor plant pests and different ways of getting rid of them and protecting plants? Thank you!
@ypratt13 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos! Not entertaining but very very informative, I learned so much from you. Thanks
@smarties2k Жыл бұрын
Excellant video 👍👍👍
@Chris-op7yt5 ай бұрын
i've been using peat dominated potting mix, with a bit of perlite. tends to dry up too hard and becomes difficult to wet. been thinking of going more inert mineral. different materials in this category do have a wide range of characteristics.
@jemimaarrani26783 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for all the informative & insightful videos! It'd be awesome if you'd make a video about Pachira Aquatica. I have recently just got one and it seems to have been struggling ever since, particularly with yellowing spots, that overtime spreads to the entire leaves. I read it could be due to overwatering, but I have made sure that I water only when the soil is almost completely dry. Clearly I need help lol!
@innusja073 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for such useful tips! Trying to transfer to Pon. Can you make video about bromelias in depth?
@LG-EnjoyLife3 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am Geetha from India. Your channel is the most watched channel by me. I would like you to make an "All you need to know" video about Dieffenbachia or Dumbcane plant. Thank you.
@deborah37833 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can talk about Lachuza Pon? I believe it's a mixture of Pumice, Lava Rock and Zeolite (and some slow releasing fertilizer). According to your video, we can simply use 90% Pumice and 10% Zeolite, so I'm really curious what is the purpose of Lava Rock in Pon (maybe other than esthetics). And if we were to recreate Pon, what kind of slow releasing fertilizer should we use. Also, if Pumice and Zeolite is used as per your 9:1 ratio, would the roots be closer to soil roots or water roots?
@selverparlak42252 жыл бұрын
Hi I liked your videos very much. I'a "very new" gardener, I met and liked pumice very much. And to see that someone recommends pumice made me happy. I wonder something. You use white pumice, or "gray". Why not red or brown pumice? Is there a reason for it? I live in Turkey, and I've learned that gray pumice is better for buildings, and red pumice is better for plants. Do you have a special reason to use gray pumice?
@canelaalcaraz3 жыл бұрын
I am repotting a scindapsis pictus. Would it be okay to use this? My plant most likely has root rot because the leaves are turning black! Thank you for your help!
@goodwater20204 ай бұрын
Thanks Bud
@vivienmartin9661 Жыл бұрын
I would like to grow basil year round (live in Canada). I am at present growing basil, with some success in good potting soil with lots of pumice in the mix (30%) using a self watering pot. I have found I can sustain basil from the supermarket by using an open container and just sticking the stems in room temperature water and leaving it out on the bench but this is an expensive way to keep basil for cooking. Can I grow basil in just pumice using self watering and feeding periodically throughout the winter months?
@leog1676Ай бұрын
Hey, quick question. Does the kitty litter brand matter? Would something like this suffice? Litter Material: Clay Litter Feature: Scented, Odor Control, Clumping, Multi-Cat Thank you!
@trangtran65612 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really love watching all your videos cuz u explain so well. I’m interesting in knowing more about Lechuza Pon and hope that u can make a video about that substrate. Is it better than pumices? Can it be used the same way as pumices for planting plants? I have a lot of hoyas and wonder which substrate or mixture is best for them. Thank u in advance!
@riac21493 жыл бұрын
Another great video, guys! As always, it's clear and succinct. This is a great addition to your other pumice video and gives a few more of the specifics.
@rareplantsoslo60063 жыл бұрын
can you make a video about lechuza pon?
@mikedecem Жыл бұрын
What about sphagnum moss instead of clay ? :)
@patriciajackson6822 Жыл бұрын
What can you do to remove mold from your pumice? Also do you need to let it dry completely before watering again?
@mothership91883 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I love how informative your videos are. I've said it before I wish I had discovered your channel sooner. Any chance of you doing a video or series on care for String of Pearls, hooks, bananas etc? After watching your video on Monstera Deliciosa I am now a little concerned because my baby has 8 stalks. I am imagining it eventually taking over my west facing window.
@katerinaouzouni48923 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks so much for the lovely videos. So interesting I have a question about the zz plant video I've got a black zz from my local plant shop it was dehydrated as you said the leaves were paper thick but it's shape is totally different in the new growth . All the leaves are attached together
@may4my2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. What percentage of coconut coir should I mix with the pumice if I'm growing only in pumice as the substrate?
@modgirl32923 жыл бұрын
I'm really a newbie gardener. Now a first time home owner & moving from plants in containers to in the ground!!! Never heard this about pumice from ANY other youtube channel since I've been perusing many videos. And we have a kitty so plenty of clay litter to use. 😻 Question: Could you use pumice stones instead of mulch around the base of one's house to help absorb ground water since I have many little shrubs & flowers (just finding out what they are) surrounding the foundation? Or, we could even mix in the pumice with the clay & mulch in the topsoil?
@justkidding75233 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@kayslaughter16303 жыл бұрын
I have a PHILODENDRON mican in a 4 inch pot. I would like to plant it in lechuza pon substrate. Do you think that it would do well in it?
@kestane123chesmo2 жыл бұрын
very informative 👏👏👏 can i use pumice for venus fly traps ?
@thuy96243 жыл бұрын
I have an acid loving plant (camellia) that I want to put into a pumice self watering system for the outdoors. Do I need to add anything else to the pumice +clay mixture (and if yes what) to lower the ph? Thanks!
@sibelthecat58833 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info 🙏🙏💖
@apotequeАй бұрын
What about perlite? Would that not be an option to add to the pumice? Just wondering because thats what I have at home right now. Or worm castings? I have that too. I also have bio charcoal. Would any of these be a good option? I have two monstera adansoniis that really need to be repotted.
@primelricafrente3 жыл бұрын
Hello... Cool video again... So the perfect ratio is 90:10? For 10percent, can i use spagnum moss or black peat? Or coco coir is the best one?
@modemode36633 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if I could plant ginger in pumice? Thanks
@leog1676Ай бұрын
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@bisdakplantita48243 жыл бұрын
Vrey good info..
@nvcken Жыл бұрын
Hey, may I ask how the mixing way for including CEC and also draniage because I just want to take that nutrient drainage out water for reuse / re-watering?
@InspireDogworks3 жыл бұрын
Do you use a moisture meter to monitor the moisture levels so you know when to water your plants again? I would be worried about not knowing when to water since this is so different than regular soil. I'm also wondering, I see that this pot had drainage holes at the bottom. Does it work as well to have drainage at the bottom? Since the vase in the in depth video didn't have drainage, I was wondering if it dries out much faster when there are drainage holes?
@justkidding75233 жыл бұрын
You can water to your heart’s content and not worry about root rot because pumice holds air/oxygen. This is if using pumice exclusively.
@AB-vb2mm3 жыл бұрын
I use Seramis now more and more. Why not using Seramis as a cationexchanger?
@amyisaac3082 жыл бұрын
Could pumice be mixed into planting soil for potted rose bushes for the same benefits as houseplants? Thanks.
@christmassnow3465 Жыл бұрын
I have found a local source of pumice. However, I noticed it has lots of dust as well. Do I need to rinse the dust, or just add the pumice as it is to the potting mix?
@plantman51263 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@marp66853 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thank you for the advices. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks! Can I ask a favour? Could you please upload tips about ivy, spider plant and palm chamaedorea? My ivy's leaves dry out - even the baby leaves - as a result it's not bushy as is used to be. My spider's tips are brown. My palm doesn't grow at all. I bought it 4 months ago and the baby leaves won't open ever since. I suspect the tap water is not very good for my plants because I get brown tips on my dracaena as well. Could that be the main issue? Or could it be low humidity?
@cherylanne65493 жыл бұрын
I solved this problem by buying a knockoff Brita pitcher and filtering the water before I put it on the plants. I had tried buying distilled water, but I was buying so much and the jugs were filling up my recycling bin and it was ridiculous. I realize the picture isn't getting all of the bad things out of the water, but I have a lot of indoor plants and they are all doing fine. Even the calatheas.
@sansevieriamd62213 жыл бұрын
In my counrty they add carbonized rice hull to pumice .I dont know what the benefit of that carbonized rice hull but it works great with most of my plants.i hope you can tell me . Thanks!
@matshagstrom98392 жыл бұрын
I use 80/20 pomice/coco choir which was recommended by KZbinr Eric Shrader. The idea of using akadama is an excellent one. One thing about pomice is that the dust is very bad to inhale and behaves a bit like asbestos or silica. Always use proper masks when mixing pomice. The idea of cation exchange comes up in the bonsai community on a regular basis and is one argument to the use of akadama. It’s good to know there are other additives that can achieve this. I would love to see some academic work on the exact time factor or percentage difference of using cation exchange materials vs without. Conceptually if dilute fertilizer is added to all watering then these would not be needed. So if we skip cation exchange material how much more offer should one fertilize? There are many many opinions on the topic and I’m sure there are academics who have studied this as well. I suppose there are also even more types or roots. Most growers over water and don’t allow roots the oxygen they need. Still I have many trees I grow standing in water like willow, bald cypress and wisteria. These water living plants don’t seem to have the same need for oxygen around the roots or are at least protected from root rot. Thank you again for an excellent video. Mats
@lavenderpurp6610 Жыл бұрын
What is the potyou using? Coz these two are the only ones available now and want to put my anthurium waroq and vetchii in pumice and coco coir, thanks
@paprikagirl54963 жыл бұрын
Thank you for great videos! Could you let us know where we could purchase the pumice you are displaying in this video? Or at least the name of the company that produces it?
@mememe845 ай бұрын
sorry if I missed it but what is the advantage of pumice over leca?
@kieferleeluck70903 жыл бұрын
2:52 Where do you get your clay from? It looks absolutely perfect for combining with pumice and I would love to try it. I live in Sweden and can't find anywhere to buy this online.
@abhishekdey20012 жыл бұрын
What are the best brands to buy pumice in Stockholm?
@shelbyl19523 жыл бұрын
I'm still confused about knowing when to water it...if you were to do a 90% pumice, 10% clay mix and in a pot with drainage...how often would you water? Can you tell if you stick your finger in the substrate? Would it feel dry? I saw your other video about the self watering systems but all of my pots have drainage holes.
@justkidding75233 жыл бұрын
If you’re aren’t able to tell when to water by just looking at the plant it’s ok. Pumice holds air/oxygen. Water away. This is, of course, if you’re using pumice alone. If you use it mixed in with soil, just use a moisture meter or your finger.
@shelbyl19523 жыл бұрын
@@justkidding7523 Thanks :) that makes sense. I am thinking of doing a mix so I will just try to feel for it like ur saying or maybe pick plants that show when they are thirsty
@LiaGabriela3 жыл бұрын
So,pumice and zeolite isn't the same thing? What's the difference,please?
@f00lungs852 жыл бұрын
Can anyone answer this?: 01 When you develop a cutting in Pumice only: Does it send down soil roots or water roots? 02 When you put water roots in soil: Do they adapt or do they rot while new soil roots develop?
@matthewkheyfets13093 жыл бұрын
So would a mix of 45-50 percent pumice, 25-30 percent vermiculite, 15 percent zeolite, and 5 percent of charcoal be a good growing medium? Or replace pumice with coarse sand?
@dixiechick66523 жыл бұрын
I would keep the pumice. I haven’t used zeolite but it seems like a good product. Just try to get a pumice a similar size to the zeolite and a bigger grain vermiculite not fine grain. I don’t know what your growing but I use similar inorganic substrates for basic house plants and you will be happy with the results. Foliage pro is a great all in one fertilizer.
@matthewkheyfets13093 жыл бұрын
@@dixiechick6652 I grow everything right now in about 1:1:1 ratio of sand, course vermiculite, and pumice. Obviously no nutrition in it, so I usually pile on a few inches of compost, mulch, and/or whatever will decompose naturally. If I prune my tomato, I cut them into smaller pieces and throw em in. Tomato is green as anything and growing well. Our heat wave killed a lot of the flowers tho. Hopefully fast recovery. Roots supposed to be really fine and white and plentiful. I will know soon enough lol
@dixiechick66523 жыл бұрын
@@matthewkheyfets1309 oh I haven’t tried Pumice with veggies I will definitely try next year! Thanks for sharing
@matthewkheyfets13093 жыл бұрын
@@dixiechick6652 don't try straight pumice outside tho. It may work with mulch, but try some vermiculite like 7:3. Sand is heavy so maybe you don't want it. Enjoy :)
@aldrincarangalan33363 жыл бұрын
I am from Manila, Philippines. I just want to know what is the best soil mix for Pilea Peperomioides? Thank you
@Yamat32 жыл бұрын
Any idea if you can use hydroponic solutions as the fertilizer?
@freshbreeze1082 жыл бұрын
I bought pumice which is very light and when we wash it, it stays on the surface of the water. However, the pumice fro my previous purchase stays on the bottom of the container when I wash it. Which one is better from them?
@SuperCatinca2 жыл бұрын
Can you use pumice with orchids?
@freshbreeze1082 жыл бұрын
Where we can find pumice snd long lasting plant minerals
@seanallen92192 жыл бұрын
Can you share with us the website where you get your pumice/clay product?
@Marta-pd1bl3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience in growing nepenthes in your pumice mix (without any long-fiber spaghnum moss, which is usually used for nepenthes)?
@freshbreeze1082 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@chillidog12393 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@thibault_de_proost3 жыл бұрын
Hi, i've been using pomice for a few weeks now and I really like how it looks. However I have some difficulties with determening whether or not my soil is dry/almost dry, thus I have some difficulties knowing if I'm over or underwatering my plants. Hope you guys can help me with this!
@thibault_de_proost3 жыл бұрын
Like in normal soil you can stick your finger in it and determmine if you need to water your plants
@dixiechick66523 жыл бұрын
You can use a chop stick or something similar. If your roots are close to the top of the pot you will need to keep the top few inches moist until they start growing. When pumice or other inorganic materials dry out the pot is really light. After a couple months of watering your substrate it will hold on to water longer. Foliage pro is an excellent fertilizer for these types of substrate. And flush once every 4-6 weeks.
@bexyrexy3 жыл бұрын
Can you include inches for us Americans please? Most things aren’t sold in mm units here. Thanks! 🌱 💜
@knittedkharpern3 жыл бұрын
easiest way to convert is just have a ruler or tape measure around and just use that. This is how I learned metric system after growing up with imperial measurements
@radhikam33483 жыл бұрын
Conversion is supereasy if you can do a Google search. Open google.com, type in the searchbar... for eg "8 inches to cm" and you will get the answer in your preferred unit. Or type in "inches to mm" or really any other unit that you need conversion for and the converter opens up. Length, volume, weights...you can convert anything. Different countries in the world use different measuring units, and I find it easier to look up the conversions myself rather than depending on content creators to list out every unit. Plus I think it would be toooooo many numbers for my math-challenged brain. 🤣🤣🤣
@shenrui2752 жыл бұрын
Can I use completely replace soil with pumice?
@hajar1950ify3 жыл бұрын
Lava rocks vs pumice is there any difference? Are they interchangeable?
@SizzlingiceQueen2 жыл бұрын
Can we use pumice for semi-hydro system?
@nandilee-ellis79273 жыл бұрын
Can pumice be reused like LECA by boiling it to sterilize it?
@siewleanchoong86253 жыл бұрын
Do you mean we could use cat litter in the soil? Thank you.
@lentynietran96953 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t. They clump and almost bind together that it’s hard to separate them unless dry.
@siewleanchoong86253 жыл бұрын
@@lentynietran9695 thank you.
@riac21493 жыл бұрын
Short answer: Buy cat litter made out of zeolite, not the clumping sodium bentonite. At my local supermarket (Woolworths, Australia) they sell zeolite cat litter called 'Clay cat litter' under their Essentials brand. It's in an orange packet. Long answer: I think it depends on the kind of kitty litter you use. Often, the ingredient in kitty litter designed to clump is a natural clay called sodium bentonite. Kitty litter can also be made out of a different kind of clay called zeolite (as mentioned in the video). Zeolite has a higher CEC (ability to absorb nutrients) than bentonite, so go with a kitty litter made of zeolite. The ingredients of any cat litter should be listed on the back of the pack.
@siewleanchoong86253 жыл бұрын
@@riac2149 thank you! I am from Canberra😊
@bobbiechinn95783 жыл бұрын
Great topic!!
@ScottTheExperimentalist5 ай бұрын
Does vermiculite have CEC properties?
@donnaparks19193 жыл бұрын
I'm in a vary buggy location I used pumice bugs hide in everything they can I also tried leca same thing I tried everything. water the only thing bugs don't bother
@Alpha1111Omega Жыл бұрын
Wait.. Pumice with clay and no soil at all? Can someone tell me how much pumice, how much clay? Or how much zeolith and how much pumice? Can I use zeolith and clay and pumice? Or how much acadona how much pumice? Is this clay the grey one which is used with water to create bowls?