5 Quick tips about Pumice

[@elizabethdominis730]

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

[@Disastr0usMindx]

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]

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.

[@clairenewsome]

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[@charcoalprincess5563]

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[@buddytrent1351]

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[@FunnySurpriseToys]

Very nice my friend! 👍 598

[@grat2010]

Bought a bag after all your videos about it really wasn't sure how to use it. Thanks so much for making this video.

[@Fridskan]

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.

[@Raediculus95]

Thanks for getting good information to all us crazy plant people, super helpful!!!

[@thegiftlady1]

Fabulous and informative vid. I subscribed 👍.

[@miad.4976]

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 💚

[@REVBINO1]

very interesting and very good information Thanks for your videos ........

[@NaTyra6411]

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 🌺

[@dosborne4409]

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]

Can i use pumice alone in anthurium waroqs and vetchii?

[@riac2149]

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.

[@kma4309]

Where do you buy pumice in Au?

[@maureenswallow3054]

A interesting vid,thanks as always, for providing Food for thought, Bill.

[@quynhm.5912]

Can you please make a video about Pon. What is the difference between Pon with pumice. Thank you!

[@icetink7195]

Love your channel 💖 thanks for all the amazing information and advice 🥰

[@lorit.6095]

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-sam]

Your videos are a game changer. Love learning new stuff from watching your videos. You deserve more subscribers! Keep it up👍

[@Lilahlu13]

This was the info I have been looking for !

[@Coin_Strategist]

I’m using Pon. Thanks for the video.

[@simonac688.]

I like the science of this channel 👍👍

[@aingealtara1479]

.. 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 🤗🌞

[@banguyen0039]

Hello , this is very helpful video I'm looking for. Thank you very much for your sharing :D

[@anahadjes1277]

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.

[@lentynietran9695]

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.

[@cherylanne6549]

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!

[@m00njaguar]

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-cc3et]

Napa floor absorb

[@gaddaitherage8204]

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!

[@abbyscott5102]

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!

[@ypratt1]

I love all your videos! Not entertaining but very very informative, I learned so much from you. Thanks

[@smarties2k]

Excellant video 👍👍👍

[@Chris-op7yt]

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.

[@jemimaarrani2678]

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!

[@innusja07]

Thanks so much for such useful tips! Trying to transfer to Pon. Can you make video about bromelias in depth?

[@LG-EnjoyLife]

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.

[@deborah3783]

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?

[@selverparlak4225]

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?

[@canelaalcaraz]

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!

[@goodwater2020]

Thanks Bud

[@vivienmartin9661]

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?

[@leog1676]

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!

[@trangtran6561]

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!

[@riac2149]

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.

[@rareplantsoslo6006]

can you make a video about lechuza pon?

[@mikedecem]

What about sphagnum moss instead of clay ? :)

[@patriciajackson6822]

What can you do to remove mold from your pumice? Also do you need to let it dry completely before watering again?

[@mothership9188]

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.

[@katerinaouzouni4892]

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

[@may4my]

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?

[@modgirl3292]

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?

[@justkidding7523]

Yes you can.

[@kayslaughter1630]

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?

[@kestane123chesmo]

very informative 👏👏👏 can i use pumice for venus fly traps ?

[@thuy9624]

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!

[@sibelthecat5883]

Thank you for the info 🙏🙏💖

[@apoteque]

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.

[@primelricafrente]

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?

[@modemode3663]

I was wondering if I could plant ginger in pumice? Thanks

[@leog1676]

❤

[@bisdakplantita4824]

Vrey good info..

[@nvcken]

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?

[@InspireDogworks]

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?

[@justkidding7523]

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-vb2mm]

I use Seramis now more and more. Why not using Seramis as a cationexchanger?

[@amyisaac308]

Could pumice be mixed into planting soil for potted rose bushes for the same benefits as houseplants? Thanks.

[@christmassnow3465]

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?

[@plantman5126]

Cool.

[@marp6685]

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?

[@cherylanne6549]

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.

[@sansevieriamd6221]

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!

[@matshagstrom9839]

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]

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

[@paprikagirl5496]

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?

[@mememe84]

sorry if I missed it but what is the advantage of pumice over leca?

[@kieferleeluck7090]

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.

[@abhishekdey2001]

What are the best brands to buy pumice in Stockholm?

[@shelbyl1952]

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.

[@justkidding7523]

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.

[@shelbyl1952]

@@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

[@LiaGabriela]

So,pumice and zeolite isn't the same thing? What's the difference,please?

[@f00lungs85]

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?

[@matthewkheyfets1309]

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?

[@dixiechick6652]

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.

[@matthewkheyfets1309]

@@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

[@dixiechick6652]

@@matthewkheyfets1309 oh I haven’t tried Pumice with veggies I will definitely try next year! Thanks for sharing

[@matthewkheyfets1309]

@@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 :)

[@aldrincarangalan3336]

I am from Manila, Philippines. I just want to know what is the best soil mix for Pilea Peperomioides? Thank you

[@Yamat3]

Any idea if you can use hydroponic solutions as the fertilizer?

[@freshbreeze108]

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?

[@SuperCatinca]

Can you use pumice with orchids?

[@freshbreeze108]

Where we can find pumice snd long lasting plant minerals

[@seanallen9219]

Can you share with us the website where you get your pumice/clay product?

[@Marta-pd1bl]

Do you have any experience in growing nepenthes in your pumice mix (without any long-fiber spaghnum moss, which is usually used for nepenthes)?

[@freshbreeze108]

Thanks

[@chillidog1239]

Thanks!!

[@thibault_de_proost]

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_proost]

Like in normal soil you can stick your finger in it and determmine if you need to water your plants

[@dixiechick6652]

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.

[@bexyrexy]

Can you include inches for us Americans please? Most things aren’t sold in mm units here. Thanks! 🌱 💜

[@knittedkharpern]

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

[@radhikam3348]

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. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shenrui275]

Can I use completely replace soil with pumice?

[@hajar1950ify]

Lava rocks vs pumice is there any difference? Are they interchangeable?

[@SizzlingiceQueen]

Can we use pumice for semi-hydro system?

[@nandilee-ellis7927]

Can pumice be reused like LECA by boiling it to sterilize it?

[@siewleanchoong8625]

Do you mean we could use cat litter in the soil? Thank you.

[@lentynietran9695]

I wouldn’t. They clump and almost bind together that it’s hard to separate them unless dry.

[@siewleanchoong8625]

@@lentynietran9695 thank you.

[@riac2149]

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.

[@siewleanchoong8625]

@@riac2149 thank you! I am from Canberra😊

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Great topic!!

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

Does vermiculite have CEC properties?

[@donnaparks1919]

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]

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?

[@galejohnson8086]

Does pumice release mineral into water?