How I Grow Anthurium Part 2: Nutrient Solution

Today, I mix my nutrient solution and talk about why I add each component.
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[@nathanpike9328]

Aquarium pump and air stone would do a lot of that mixing for you. Just drop it in and let it bubble while your measuring out nutrients then maybe for a few minutes after.

[@Skincareslug]

Why do you adjust after silica? Is it bad to just adjust the finished solution?

[@SimAviator]

Did you ever find out?

[@marcelveldbloem7431]

H like the vids Suggestion, a funnel perhaps for pouring into the large container Superb plants

[@SimAviator]

Do you ph test plain water before adding silica? I have heard it needs ph above 7 to actually dissolve in water

[@deias.721]

Yes!!! Im now getting into anthiriums and need the best fertilizer for my plants.....Definitely needed a video like this!

[@nxcplants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

I know everyone has their own method and whatever works for them is great. I personally don't feel it necessary to use so many different products to have excellent results. A good base fertilizer (such as GH Flora Nova Grow 7-4-10, or TPS Indoor Plant Food 3-1-2) that has all the essential nutrients, including Ca and Mg, has served me well. My main concern is the TDS, rather than the pH, because the pH is going to drop in the pot but excess nutrient is not good for root health so I don't feed above 400 ppm (and typically less than that).

[@yberionpl]

How often do you feed your anthuriums with 400 ppm solution? I've been experimenting with different values of EC/TDS like basically no fertilizing at all for few weeks to heavy feeding with EC values up to 2500uS/cm (~1600 ppm). Trying to find my sweet spot but I think heavy feeding is giving me more troubles than advantages.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@yberionpl I feed them every time I water, although every now and then I "flush" with water that has 50-100 ppm Epsom salts. Because the media is never drying out and I am pouring through a large volume of water, there isn't any real risk of nutrient buildup. Maybe more feed would make them grow faster, but they grow sufficiently well and produce inflos with every new leaf.

[@Kim-ts8nq]

Hey I am wondering why you you ph 2xs instead of just at the end? Thanks

[@nxcplants]

I adjust after adding silica as it raises the ph and the fertilizers mix best at a neutral starting ph

[@Kim-ts8nq]

@@nxcplants Interesting. Thanks so much for replying.

[@robynburgess3995]

Thank you Nick, love your information!

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

Oooo thanks Nick!! I’m going to give your nutrient mix a shot 💚

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

PS do you use this for all your plants or just anthuriums? 👀

[@nxcplants]

I use it for everything! I used to use the GH brand like you but I switched to this one!

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

@@nxcplants 🙏

[@passionateplantperson]

Very informative without being to technical! Perfect explanation! Thank you 😊

[@nxcplants]

You're very welcome!

[@graceakagrace]

Awesome video Nick, thank you!! Is this a good recap of your mature plants nutrients steps: 1. Never add nutrients directly to the large jug. Instead use small bowl then transfer to jug. 2. Add recommended monosilica to bowl then larger jug 3. Wait ~30 mins to stabilize 4. PH jug (or bowl?) solution to 7 5. Add to smaller bowls then jug separately - Cal-Mag + Core 3 part solution (Micro/Grow/Bloom) + Diamond Nectar + SuperThrive + Orca + Vitamax Pro 6. Mix jug 7. PH jug solution to ~4.8 8. Flush as needed Sounds right?

[@josephmohr8800]

How long will this solution be stable in the bottle or reservoir?

[@nxcplants]

I use it over the course of a week or two

[@72Jazzy]

Great great video once again and such good info 👍🙏 really appreciated 🌿

[@nxcplants]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukki7ster]

Thanks for showing how you use super thrive. Ive had it for a while when I was growing in soil and wasnt sure about using it with semi hydro. Now its not wasted, woot!

[@nxcplants]

It’s especially useful with anthurium for the extra iron and sulphur!

[@mikecrazy12345]

Great vid. Quick question, is this good for an aroid mix? (perlite, pine bark and peat in equal parts, then some sprinkles of charcoal and worm casings)

[@nxcplants]

I’ve never experimented with a mix like that. I’m a big believer in doing what works for you!

[@Trollyoo]

Nick I want to ask how often do you flush all of these plants with 'high feed' method!

[@sheashea8465]

Great video!! Very informative especially the part about the ph of the soil. I’ve been using distilled water for about two months now and was worried the ph was too low at 5, I’ve not seen any damage so seems to be ok. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@nxcplants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bryefrani]

Really helpful. thanks for sharing.

[@sarahg282]

Such an informative video. Thanks for sharing your feeding methods ❤

[@nxcplants]

You are so welcome!

[@cdrachancleta]

Great video! Question: would you recommend this solution if using a soilless substrate. I’m not using semi hydro.

[@nxcplants]

Yep! It’s a complete feed. Only thing to be aware of is nutrient buildup

[@lesgadd09]

You’re so informative. Ty! Do you use full strength of these amendments?and how often. I think I heard you say every watering, so once a week?

[@nxcplants]

Yes I use the amount recommended on the label. Most of my plants have reservoirs which I swap once per month.

[@LoHMysticAgent]

Whenever I add silica , my hydroponic houseplants gets root rot. I see the benefits of using silica for my plants so I know it works. Do you know what I'm doing wrong that is making the roots rot once I add silica?

[@nxcplants]

Make sure it’s monosilicic acid, and check and adjust the ph down after bc it increases ph

[@LoHMysticAgent]

​@@nxcplantsthank you 🙏. I think that might be where I'm messing up, I haven't pH down when I use it mixed with nutrients. I'm currently using TPS silica. Had it for two years but I don't use it that much since I run into root rot. Is that good to use or should I buy a different brand like the one your using? It only says soluble silicon (si) 3.0% , soluble potash (k2o) 1.3% on the back.

[@graceakagrace]

Helpful!

[@architecturenewbie2548]

Hello everyone. Thanks for the vid nxcplants. Very informative. My question is. I have an anthurium luxurian and she has dropped all her leaf's. Between moving and having all my plants in a storage space for a few weeks. I assume the stress got them to drop all the leaf's. I transplanted her but she is now yellowing her few remaining leafs. Any advice?

[@nxcplants]

I would check the roots, if they’re healthy give the plant good light, humidity etc while it recovers.

[@Trollyoo]

Is the PH of solution for seedling and cutting is same as the normal solution?

[@nxcplants]

It is roughly. But I mostly water seedlings with filtered tap water

[@Trollyoo]

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[@harveylim9762]

Great video.. thanks for sharing.. I’m just curious, do you use all of the nutrients you made in that 5 gallon jug? Or if there’s leftover, how long can you store them until the next watering? Thanks

[@nxcplants]

Thanks! I have kept and used it for a week or two. These days the jug lasts me a few days

[@iScopeOG]

Great video once again 🔥

[@nxcplants]

Thank you 😊

[@TooBusyWastingTime]

So usefull, thank you so much 👏👏👏👏

[@nxcplants]

You're welcome 😊

[@lillamy2896]

What I heard is that the solution with magnesium is used if u got Hard water

[@Plantmudd]

Sooo informative! Thank you!

[@nxcplants]

You are so welcome!

[@MikeDiamondTube]

Interesting! I think I killed my two anthurium this week 😪. Will try this next time. Also your voice is very soothing.

[@annafink2245]

What is the ideal PPM? I've seen people get to 1000 but other say not over 400.

[@nxcplants]

I keep the EC around 800-900

[@jessicabellone913]

Plants and cats are my favorite ❤

[@isaacreyes-felician7421]

Am I first? 😂 keep up the amazing work!

[@nxcplants]

I think so, thanks!!

[@Anthuriumaesthetic]

Thank you! I learnt so much from this

[@theeclecticgent502]

Anyway or anywhere you have a list of the products? Im thinking of switching to this once I completely get rid of all my unused bottles of plant fert. Lol

[@nxcplants]

Hey! I use this companies because they are local. However, from what I’ve found they only sell to businesses. There are a lot of nearly identical hydroponic nutrient solution lines. Before this company I used general hydroponics only real difference it general hydro is a bit more expensive.

[@saraln7207]

Thank you nick!!!

[@rafalz9275]

Hi:) do you use RO water or tap water? Thaks for video :) its interesting that there are 2 schools with regards to fertilising anthuriums , heavy or very little😂

[@nxcplants]

I use filtered tap, I’m working on getting an RO setup

[@Yourgoldenfuture]

my man, thank you!

[@vmvm949]

When you were only on insta i thought you were asian, watching all these japanese precision i get why lol😂

[@mikedecem]

monosilicic acid doesn`t need 30min absorbtion time, thats needed for potassium silicate so don`t waste time waiting, mono binds to water molecules instantly.

[@JonnyBaits9356]

PSA… Grow organic save your money. Feed the soil not the plant. Consumerism is loser’ism.

[@lukki7ster]

PSA, spend your $ however you like. Life is short

[@theeclecticgent502]

Consumerism is loser'ism?? Really.. 😂😆 are you for real😒🤨, you stole that from a t shirt in Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach, or FL didn't you lol💀.. drop the link to grow Anthurium organically if you don't live in the jungle and have your plants looking like this.. we'll wait....

[@Cha.clement]

Thank you for the video !! 🤍🤍

[@bigpolyenergy]

Let's go Nick! 🪴🕺🏽💚