Best Soil Mix for Adenium || Know the 3 Secrets and the Unseen Component

The video shows all about the best soil mix for adenium and makes you know the 3 Secrets and the unseen component in the soil mix.
In the soil mix for adenium there is a very critical component that remain unseen to us. And so we often pay no attention to this component of our potting media for adeniums. But if we clearly know the 3 secrets and the unseen component, we can prepare the best soil mix for our adenium plants ourselves.
In this video, I`ll first discuss the 3 secrets and then I`ll discuss about the unseen component. Hence it`s going to be a very important video for my adenium lover friends. It`s also going to be a more theoretical video than practical one. It requires a little patience and attention.
Secret No. 1 Moisture Retention
Adeniums love adequate quantity of moisture retention in the media for the best growth. But that does not mean that the whole media is prepared with only moisture retentive components. Such media appears deadly to adeniums.
Some facts:
1.Adeniums` requirement of moisture in the media changes with the change of weather, seasons and the plant`s life cycle , such as (a) adeniums need a little or no moisture in damp cold weather and in winter.(b) It needs adequate moisture in growing season i.e. spring and summer.
2. An well established plant needs much water.
3. A newly potted desert rose needs less water.
4. A small plant in a small pot needs frequent watering.
5. A small plant in a large pot needs less frequent watering.
6. The media components are divided into two types: moisture retaining and non-retaining.
7. Media with much moisture retentive components requires less frequent watering and the reverse is also true. Now the fact is that it`s impossible to change the media with the change weather etc. So better to take a middle way i.e. to keep a 50:50 balance between the moisture retaining and non retaining components and to change our watering schedule.
Some Moisture Retaining components are :
coco-peat , vermiculite, perlite, cattle manure, vermicompost, cow dung compost, top soil
Some Non- retaining Components are : sand grit, river sand, stone chips,
Secret No. 2 Drainage Adeniums thrive well in well draining media.
We use 50 - 70 % draining components in our ideal media. Draining components are : stone chips, sand grit, perlite, vermiculite, river sand etc.
Secret No, 3. Nutrient
Nutrient in the media is a very potential factor. Among the components listed in this video top soil, cattle manure, vermicompost, cow dung compost are the sources of nutrients. We`ll take 20%-30 % of such components.
No.4 The Unseen Component It`s the most critical component in the potting media for adeniums. We can`t see it but it`s very important.
It`s the air in the media. We can`t add this component to our media but our judicious selection of the components can make the media well aerated.
Let`s consider some facts :
(a) The gap between the two particles of the components in the media holds the air.
(b) The larger the particle size is the larger the gap holding more air.
(c) But increasing air in the media by increasing particle size declines
water holding capacity.
(d) If the particle sizes are different the smaller particles fill the gap
between the larger particles and thus reduce aeration.
(e) So we should sieve away the fine particles and keep the particle size as close to each other as possible. Keep in mind that adeniums thrive the best in well aerated yet moisture retentive, well draining media that slowly releases micro and macro nutrients.
Finally two sample soil mixes are shown in the video for example.
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Very nice and informative like always. Thanks and Love, Kris.

[@dotbasecamp]

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[@vandabeharry170]

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[@lopabhatt3197]

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[@dotbasecamp]

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[@habibulalam7284]

Thanks for very informative informmation for preparing potting media.

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[@dianestatham8606]

This video has valuable information on soil that i had not seen in others & was very ernestly seeking. Thank you

[@dotbasecamp]

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[@ramagupta4574]

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[@ran56567]

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Beautifully described!

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[@spat2024]

Very knowledgeable video.. Thank you master..

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[@supriyodeyy]

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[@dotbasecamp]

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[@josefra17]

excellent video ... the best video I have seen to put into practice all adenium lovers ... Successes and congratulations for sharing these tips. Greetings from Ecuador, South America

[@dotbasecamp]

Thanks a lot.

[@badalkumarpatra8655]

Well defined narrative and helpful for adenium lovers. Keep on to enrich us with such components, thank u very much. I have one suggestion : pls make one vdo regarding types of adeniums i.e. obesum, arabicum, etc., how to recognise them and their difference in character, price and so on. Will wait for this.

[@dotbasecamp]

Your suggestion is cordially accepted but it will take time.

[@christiandeininger1790]

I am now enlightened, thank you . This will help my adenium

[@dotbasecamp]

So nice of you.

[@andreimandru4800]

Dear Master, thank you for this useful video.

[@dotbasecamp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teresamangaoang1876]

So far the best adenium mix soil Sir for the healthy Adeniums,Thank you..you are the best.

[@dotbasecamp]

Thank you very much.

[@sunilusk]

One of the detailed vedio I came across on adenium soil . Aeration example on how small particles fill space , is very useful presentation

[@dotbasecamp]

Thanks a lot

[@mikeaskowitz9120]

Thank you, amazing video [from Florida]---What size strainer/seive are you using for adeniums please?

[@jwkoeniger]

I learn so much from you, Sir. Thank you!

[@dotbasecamp]

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[@olakering6391]

😂

[@kd-dx2we]

Excellent explanation / information sir. Sir, what does the top soil contain? 2ndly , what do we use instead of perlite ? Please guide.

[@birdsgalaxymysoremysore5406]

Thanks for sharing. Wonderful video. To the point. Regards from Firaz. Mysuru.

[@dotbasecamp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baijayanteesethi2266]

Good evening sir 🙏🙏🙏 Am just waiting for dis vdo Thnqqq, thnqqq n big thnx for dis vdo🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Well described of soil mixture for adenium plants,, such an important description which u hv defined in dis vdo....definitely I wl repot my adeniums in spring with dis soil mixture... Am really happy to see dis informative vdo.... Again soo many thnxxx for dis 🙏🙏🙏

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[@fahpranivong1122]

Well explained!! Great job. I have a question, in case it is a baby desert rose. will the soil mix be different?

[@hojoborolo5682]

Today I am going to pot an adenium a very teachful lesson with highlighted recapitulation of the former part. Thank you sir.

[@dotbasecamp]

All the best.

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[@vishalbhasin4175]

Thanku so much!

[@dotbasecamp]

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[@vitabonita597]

Thank you very much for your sharing...From Indonesian

[@dotbasecamp]

Thank you too.

[@Pepeekeo808]

Mine grow well in pure sand. I water frequently in the summer in hot southern California. And not at all as the weather cools in late October. I fertilize when I see new growth in the spring. and continue through the warm weather.

[@rosaliesmith4759]

Please explain about Perlite. You list is as being Moisture Retentive such as top soil and also as being a draining component with stone chips. How can it be both moisture retentive and also a draining component? Can Coco Noir and Perlite be interchangeable?

[@surendrakumarmohapatra464]

You have given correct suggestion,no more to see other videos regarding soil mix

[@dotbasecamp]

Thanks.

[@ManishaGupta-wq8ge]

Interesting and knowledge enhancing for adeniums ....I like ur stick ...is it available at gardening shop... Waiting for spring so can repot my plants wth th help of ur videos..

[@dotbasecamp]

It`s self made. Any carpenter can make it.

[@ritaroman3366]

Very interesting

[@dotbasecamp]

Glad you think so!

[@manjeshbhartiya3847]

Very very thanks for sharing such a marvelous information. Please guide me the codex of a plant becomes some loose. I have given water on alternate days for a week but there is no improvement. Your expert advice is required. Please guide me. Again thanks for sharing such information.

[@dotbasecamp]

Please clarify What is meant by caudex loose. Is it soft or shrinked creating a gap between the caudex and the soil?

[@manjeshbhartiya3847]

@@dotbasecamp it became soft, there is no any gap between stem and soil. Leaves are naturally green.

[@rosaliesmith4759]

what size screen are you using to filter the sand/stone particles?

[@AheerSKYadav]

Brilliant video dear brother 👍👌✌️

[@dotbasecamp]

Thank you! Cheers!

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[@dirtysouthhc2936]

So if I don't have these componets sounds like I could mix a little red lava pumis akadama and a little spag-pete and a little compost?

[@vitorhipolitoful]

Parabéns pelo vídeo! Excelente explicação! Nice music too! Who is the song player?☺️

[@dotbasecamp]

Obrigado. The music is taken from You Tube Audio Library.

[@debasisram3759]

Thank you Sir. .. this is what i want.... But what should be the substitute of PERLITE? I have cinder.

[@dotbasecamp]

Cinder is Ok. Thanks.

[@sunilchaubal8669]

Sir, in my one and half year adenium the buds are getting brown and before the bloom it drops. Please guide me

[@prasenjitpaswan3609]

Thnx 🥰

[@dotbasecamp]

Welcome 😊

[@agastyanaikhouseofwords2150]

Which type of pot is good and should have how many holes pls guide

[@doctorsahab4749]

can i use carbonized rice husk as non retentive component ????

[@metto5200]

Good

[@dotbasecamp]

Thanks.

[@sonudubey7445]

Hello 1.Please guide that we should prune it in sept/oct or not? 2. How to care in very low temperature like 3/5 degree centigrade ? Thanks

[@dotbasecamp]

1.Sept / October is not the ideal time of pruning. Still you can do it if urgently necessary. Though I don`t know the climatic condition at your place / how far is winter etc. 2. Adenium can tolerate near-freezing temperatures provided the plant is completely dry and in dormancy, though there is risk of root-rot and damage of branch tips below 10° Celsius. But if there is chances of the temperature falls near 3/5 Dc . Stop watering well ahead so that leaves drop and the plants go in dormancy then bring the plants indoor and place in south or west facing window. You may cover the plants to keep the temperature slightly high.

[@sonudubey7445]

@@dotbasecamp thank you for spreading the knowledge and helping in making beautiful garden🙏🙏

[@luciene8372]

What to use to replace perlite ? In my country I do not find and it is very expensive the cost . Thanks.

[@dotbasecamp]

coarse sand, sand grit,parboiled rice hulls

[@teresamangaoang1876]

The only video i love to see,very excellent explanation,knowledgeable.

[@dotbasecamp]

Wow, thanks!

[@apikmin]

❤

[@GourabKundu]

I have found your videos very useful. Thank you for those. My adenium had a root rot. I cut of the portion of the rot, cut the branches, applied cinnamon and let it dry in shade. Now after 5 days around it has started discharging sap from the root again. What is wrong with the plant? What should I do?

[@dotbasecamp]

Cut the rotten portion with some fresh tissue, apply fungicide , dry a little and repot in moist potting mix. Don`t apply full water until new shoots appear.

[@jerryeng17]

if i dont have any of those cattle manure, can i replace with chicken manure?

[@mymemories4849]

Anything else i can use instead of top soil.all i have is sand grit .river sand vermicompost and garden soil .and fine concrete which they used for hotmixing tar on road

[@dotbasecamp]

Top soil is top 4 inches garden soil.

[@kavitaagarwal8105]

Excellent, l want to know substitute of eggshells ,please

[@dotbasecamp]

Thanks. As for the source of calcium you may try gypsum (calcium sulfate dehydrate) 1 teaspoonful / litre of water once after 90 days.

[@tonievangelista293]

Thank you for sharing,9-3-22

[@sankarshome7945]

Thank you sir. I am from Kolkata West Bengal, can this media be fine for here ? Your location?

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes, sure. I`m from Nadia district.

[@habibulalam7284]

@@dotbasecamp thanks. I am from Bangladesh. Are you also in selling plants?

[@luciene8372]

hello .What do you tell me about using crushed Styrofoam and coal in the mix. thanks.

[@dotbasecamp]

Some coal may be used but my experience is bad for using styrofoam.

[@luciene8372]

have you used Styrofoam and it was bad? It is ? I used the translator.

[@yardukilammar2667]

What media referring to???

[@Kamy6050]

Hello... Lovely information. I'm a bit confused, does d soil mix have Sample Soil Mix A +B?

[@dotbasecamp]

sorry not to understand the question.

[@birdsgalaxymysoremysore5406]

After pruning and repotting or propagation by cutting should we keep the same in shade,partial shade or full sunlight?

[@dotbasecamp]

In bright shade with plenty of air and light but not direct sun.

[@sudhansuchakrabarti8961]

@@dotbasecamp For how many days in well lit shade?

[@randomnav]

Nice video; but, you really need to use a tripod and keep the camera still.

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

And doesn't do much to give someone compliment someone if you immediately contradict yourself right after. Lol

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Me interesa tu publicación como obtengo un folleto en español te. Lo agradecería sería muy útil para poder lograr con éxito lo que publicas

[@dotbasecamp]

Gracias.

[@ushachandran8989]

Can v put cowdung aftr pruning

[@dotbasecamp]

No. If you want apply before pruning. And prune when the plant is in good growing stage.

[@mymemories4849]

Are the stone chips concrete

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes.

[@devbachu7072]

I thinj the mix is gravel charcoal coco husk anvtop soil for this pkant

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes.

[@jaleesahsan1398]

Is adenium needs potash, dap, seaweeds ect. ?

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes.

[@susanta-swain]

Can I add bone meal ?

[@dotbasecamp]

You may but not before or during monsoon.

[@devbachu7072]

Is rhe fine stuff sand

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes.

[@metto5200]

Holla

[@mariodelacruz7746]

I feel dizzy upon watching this video...the camera is like helicopter it moves every now and then

[@elainehood6987]

Chicken poop works also.

[@amanbachchan177]

Sir hindi me vedio banaiye

[@dotbasecamp]

Sorry I don`t know Hindi.

[@faz0007]

Ahhh I’m gutted I already killed 2 of my baby’s but 2 survived N now I’m just too scared winter is coming ( London UK )

[@dotbasecamp]

How is winter in London ( temperature) ?

[@faz0007]

dot basecamp around 13 daytime to 9 in the evening and coming down everyday

[@SunitaKumari-qe5bz]

Wear You from

[@dotbasecamp]

West Bengal, India.

[@AnjaliGupta-sc9zd]

@@dotbasecamp do you have adenium seeds

[@chhayapandya8812]

Hindi me video cahiye

[@aliceakratkiewicz2691]

Talking. Too too fast... Slow down please. Cannot understand.

[@ginatruong4842]

U sound indian hard to understand

[@dotbasecamp]

Yes.

[@manjeshbhartiya3847]

Very very thanks for sharing such a marvelous information. Please guide me the codex of a plant becomes some loose. I have given water on alternate days for a week but there is no improvement. Your expert advice is required. Please guide me. Again thanks for sharing such information.

[@dotbasecamp]

Please write in details. Loose means soft or shrinked ?

[@manjeshbhartiya3847]

@@dotbasecamp yes it became soft, not natural tight. Leaves are naturally green. Waiting for your expert guidance. Please

[@shwetaahuja6359]

Hello sir, I Like your videos so much. same Question is mine that the codex is soft like sponge when touching, is it showing any good or bad sign??I am a beginner so scared that nothing wrong should be happening. Waiting for your advice 🙏🏻🙏🏻