I saw one of your videos a couple years ago about Leca and it inspired me to change my plants from soil to leca. I'm in love. In love with my plants that is. Before changing things, I was continuously committing manslaughter on my plant babies. I had the hardest time keeping some of my house plants alive. Even with a PH/moisture meter to help me identify if the soil was where it should be, half of them still had soil that never seemed to dry out. It was always wet. Always getting root rot. Always led to their untimely death. I live in Oklahoma, so the majority of the year it's warm and humid. If I could, I'd sell my house solely to live in a better state merely for my plants. Instead of going to the extreme of selling my house over my plant babies, I ended up converting my mud room into a plant room. I did what I could to change and maintain a better environment in that room for the plants I do have and for the future ones I can't stop collecting. Leca is a game changer! Thank you for putting out great plant content for us obsessed plant lovers.
@caitymorse51284 жыл бұрын
I have watched this twice already and will probably watch it a million times more, so helpful :)
@SSaaNNddYY77 Жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful talent for plants and video making! Really enjoy your content. Hope you'll continue to make videos.
@sashaoliviaart3 жыл бұрын
How long does the gallon jug of nutrients stay good for?
@cooter13525 ай бұрын
Week
@yaswickramasekera73523 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam - thank for this video. once you mix up a gallon of nutrient- can you keep any remaining mix to use later? thanks a heap!
@aimeehodgin63594 жыл бұрын
Whistle sound! You hair is fab! & with a Lab Coat...AWESOME! Nutrients & Bourbon!! Thanks Adam! Have an awesome weekend!
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aimee! I appreciate your support!
@MyCleanLeaves4 жыл бұрын
This was perfect! I’m happy to know I’m doing this process the same exact way your are (PHEW) and now I’m very intrigued to look into Costco water services. The salt build up drives me nuts. And, lab coat = 🙌🏼
@sunshiny_botany4 жыл бұрын
Excited for the Hydro series! Started converting some of my plants as well. Enjoy your day ☀️
@gustavo313131314 жыл бұрын
Omg so good, love your new hair style! I bought dynagro grow, have been using that for passive hydro for a while and it’s making things grow lol 🌱
@rachelbegay76144 жыл бұрын
i just started converting my plants...and using the same materials from hyroponics. Im currently reside in Flagstaff... been a little nervous converting but its definitely a learning process. lucky to say im already have root growth! yay! i learned and got inspired from minimalistcali, pretty in plants, and you! thank yoU
@cooter13525 ай бұрын
Meters let you know when you need to flush ir leach with ph water to lower salts. You have different ppm/ec ranges for different stages of growth. You stay with range and ph. This is why a cheap meter is important so you know if your getting to salty or under feeding. Prevents nute burns and lockouts.
@ashleymia9914 жыл бұрын
Ok first of all - I am a little too interested in your hair! It's like - the best hair!!! Looking smooth dark stranger!! ♡. Secondly - I'm like completely blown away by your process here. I dont know if I trust myself with all of these details. Maybe some day. I hate the water here! Its horrible! We are looking into getting a new house and I was hoping for a well but I'm thinking we will still be hooked up to city water 🤨. Keep killin' it man!!
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
you literally have the best hair so I feel insanely flattered.
@ashleymia9914 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude Aww 😍! That's the best compliment ♡♡♡
@Revelation21.44 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! Trying to gather supplies slowly for my first conversion, its not the cheapest but seems like it all lasts a really long time with how small the doses are. I wish there was more information out there, but between you and a few others I think I've got the general idea. 💚
@devonnepotter90454 жыл бұрын
Do you make a new jog of nutrient water every 2 weeks? Or can you use the same jug for several watering cycles? I also saw another KZbinr mix her nutrient solution in a watering can with equal parts water. Is that what you are supposed to do?
@arie_rogers873 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Superthrive is amazing when getting cuttings I swear it helps them survive after a long trip bare rooted through the mail lol but 100% your plants need more once in leca. Thank you so much for helping us see what you choose
@silvannamk83393 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. I am transferring plants out of soil this weekend and I have everything except that type of peroxide. I hope I won’t need it. I’ll watch the other video and then this one again in case I missed anything.
@sherryporsch93494 жыл бұрын
Very helpful too those of us using Hydro or semi hydro !! 😍
@frankiedarling69474 жыл бұрын
Learning so much from you!!! Thanks Adam! ❤️
@esther-j5 ай бұрын
I use SUPERthrive Grow and Pro-TeKt (silica). The funny thing is when I adjust the PH of my tap water or filtered water down to 6-7 I get more root rot than if I leave it higher around 7.25-7.5.
@heatherb14433 ай бұрын
@KnotDude do you have a video where you place the pump on the 5 gal water jug to mix nutrients in it to water plants? I was thinking about making a set up like that but kinda wanted to see how it was done first?! Thanks in advance!
@tonelill763 жыл бұрын
Love your video! I am all new in the Semi world, so thank you for the information :-)
@cooter13525 ай бұрын
I highly recommend a ph and ec/ppm meter. More accurate. Also easier. Plus you can just add water if you need to lower ph from ph up to save money.
@sandyg87944 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam! This was a great video on what you use and how you use it. I added your advice to notes on my computer for reference when I decide to start this process with some of my Hoyas. You didn't mention how much of the Hydroguard and 34% Hydrogen Peroxide you added. Also, I wasn't clear on whether you add these to the GHP nutrients every time you mix it, or just use it for starting plants in water. Sorry! On the Superthrive, you said you use the recommended dosage, right? If I added it to the nutrient solution, is that what I should do? Sorry for so many questions, but when I make the "leap" to passive hydro, I want to do it right. I ordered a Hoya Microflora on line and it wasn't in great shape when I received it. I planted it in well draining soil in a Basalt Clay pot and it's looking worse. I reached out to the seller and they didn't comment on what to do. Should I take it out of the soil, rinse the roots and just try putting it in water for now? If so, would I need to use water with Superthrive in it? So sorry for all of this, but I trust your advice so much! Thank you so much for sharing this and I'm looking forward to future videos on passive hydro. Love your hair, too!
@MariaRomero-jt8xm3 жыл бұрын
i would also like to know this algae grosses me out!
@sarimosher4 жыл бұрын
Adam, you are so awesome!
@mercedesluisa78354 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!!!! Keep up the good work. 🌿
@desrtangl4 жыл бұрын
Great video. As always, thank you for sharing. Here is my unsolicited tip: filter your own water. Don't pay for it!!! I currently live in Chicago, and the water here is very hard. Full of calcium and junk. I've lived here about 8 months and started to notice my plants reacting to the water. I have so many plants, a lot of which are pretty large, so purchasing distilled water would be far too expensive for me. I bought a Zero Water water filter that literally filters EVERYTHING out of your water. Far superior to Britta! You can pick up a large 1.5gal (aprox) jug with spout for around $30. My plants are loving it! I also purchased a second Zero Water filter for my humidifiers too. Because it filters out all the garbage in the water, when the humidifier vaporizes the water, you won't get all the "white dust" on everything! Granted, filling them takes FOREVER because the fill reservoir is smaller than the tank and the filter takes a bit to move the water through it, so it'll take a few fills to get the tank full, BUT IT"S WORTH THE WAIT! I've linked them. Let me know what you think! www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Pitcher-Quality-BPA-Free-Certified/dp/B003QXM3U8/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=zero+water&qid=1582455692&sr=8-6 www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-ZR-0810-4-N-Round-Filter-Pitcher/dp/B083KZZGBH/ref=sr_1_21_sspa?keywords=zero+water&qid=1582456056&sr=8-21-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQkFDQlVIMlMwQ1pYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDczMjQxMzVYQTFNWTg0MDhTMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzU1MTU4MVRFWkxGSE9PTDVBViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I was using. A filter for a long time, not this one, but decided to switch to delivery. With my Costco membership it just made sense for my needs right now. Im going to recommend your filter though! Thanks for watching!
@desrtangl4 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude hey, if that's what meets your needs, then bang-a-rang! 😎🙌
@lerajuno4 жыл бұрын
Adam, you are just so darn handsome. Great video as usual.
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Oh you stop ☺️
@eljardindelamorenita58633 жыл бұрын
Just what was looking for 🤩💕🐝
@geronimohrwego32272 жыл бұрын
Hi! What great advice! Thank you for this video :) what’s the ratio that you mix in the hydrogen peroxide? Thank you!!
@dany20343 жыл бұрын
Great video! Careful with Hy-peroxide it can also kill beneficial microbes your adding in (hydroguard).
@kirstenschlipf37454 жыл бұрын
Do you always use nutrient treated water? Or is this something you do weekly/monthly and use just untreated purified water in between?
@Angela-lh3de3 жыл бұрын
From what I understand is they use us it all the time because the clay balls do not hold any nutrients as soil would
@estelat81334 жыл бұрын
Ty ty for making this and your other passive-hydro video! Do you think it would be ok to use rain water instead of purified?
@scottcarpenter9103 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative videos. The bourbon 🥃 was a nice touch 👍🏻
@myataylor48074 жыл бұрын
Back at ya plant nerd!🤓
@vkklynn883 жыл бұрын
Lmao why did I forget he was drinking the liquor 🥃 and thought he took a shot of the nutrient solution 😱😨😰🤣🤣🤣
@HHHorea2 жыл бұрын
how much water in the pot, 1/3 of the leca height? and regarding the pot in pot which is better because you can easily take it out for rinsing, thats cool, but isnt that a big issue when you will repot to a bigger pot because all the roots are tangled through that plastic pot?
@anakalit44743 жыл бұрын
That"s a lot of work thanks any way
@eljardindelamorenita58633 жыл бұрын
Love your channel 💕
@cd72283 жыл бұрын
How often do you do the hydrogen peroxide solution and what ratio?
@Pickle_breath4 жыл бұрын
I want to try semi hydro so bad but I don’t know that I’m ready for all that work 😭 but this video is still super helpful for when I do try it!
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
It is a bit of work but I love playing scientist
@elizabethduecker14794 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That was a great video. I am now more confident that I’m doing things correctly. Could you possibly do a slow pass by shot of your plants on the shelf. I would like to see them up close.
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Yes I really do plant to "tour" my plant corners.
@katherinesanchez_3 жыл бұрын
Do you use Cal-mag with your semi hydro now? if so, when exactly do you add it into the solution. For example, do you add it in the beginning or after all 3 of the general hydroponics nutrients..
@KnotDude3 жыл бұрын
I do not use Cal mag.
@velmahunt3014 жыл бұрын
Hello... I may have missed it but how often should nutrients be added to water in leca jars? Every time you water or similar to fertilizer every few weeks ?
@cindyvan6354 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks so much!!!!💚🌱💚🌱
@Sara-gk2eh3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Love your videos. What type of plants do you use these nutrients on. I wanna switch my philodendron, anthuriums, and monstera to leca. Wondering if this is an all around good mixture for them too
@yurygarcia9864 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for a very informative video. Quick question what’s your take on Hoyas in hydro? I recently received some cuttings and I’m thinking of using leca instead of soil to help them thrive. I would really appreciate your advice 💕
@bellagrace94752 жыл бұрын
Can I use the nutrients even if my Hoyas are in soil?
@rickyt39614 жыл бұрын
you've mastered this process! 🎖👍🏾 me... It’s a little too much 😂
@arielleparkerfargnoli44524 жыл бұрын
Hello, happy to subscribe! I’m subscribing because I like house plant babies, and also because @DouTube
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Dou is wonderful and I'm so glad you came over!
@nitamacey79292 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@MariaRomero-jt8xm3 жыл бұрын
hi dude! thanks for this video! question time! you don’t mention water roots, some people wait to start nutrient water until the plant has some water roots do you just go with your 2 week rule to start adding the nutrients?? thanks!
@zowiebee97444 жыл бұрын
Hey. Do you do the flushing with purified water, too, or do you use tap water? Greetings and much love from Germany. 🌿
@debihediger47604 жыл бұрын
Lol.....love the safety glasses...!
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
🥽🥽🥽
@jojom.77112 жыл бұрын
how about using aquarium water? will this do? thanks
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it myself but I have heard that aquarium water is great for plants!
@morgancalvillo45032 жыл бұрын
Hello. This is probably a stupid question….We have a water softener system, do you know if the water that comes out of my faucet okay to use for my plants?
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
Not a stupid question. Most water softeners use salt to process the water so I don't think it would. You could buy a pH test kit to see what it is but my guess is you'll need some adjusting.
@josiecostley70323 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam! Do you only test pH when first mixing up the gallon of nutrients? Or do you have to periodically check the water reservoir pH too?
@KnotDude3 жыл бұрын
I just check when I first mix it. I usually use the whole gallon and don't let it sit too long.
@hannahwilliams57344 жыл бұрын
you can go to the GH website and find which stores sell their products!!!
@luisabyr33333 жыл бұрын
Is purified water the same as distilled water
@yingknudsen44083 жыл бұрын
talk about flash - do you use Flashclean Terra Aquatica?
@karinarosales48034 жыл бұрын
Hi! I recently discovered your channel and I’m enjoying watching your videos! I have a question regarding watering my hoyas with leca. I haven’t used these nutrients before, but just wondering if watering using water from my freshwater fish tank would suffice. Do you think that switching to nutrient water would be a big difference?
@katndj4 жыл бұрын
Is that a Oui yogurt jar with a net pot? And if so where did you get the net pot? Thanks!!
@albabc81913 жыл бұрын
Hi! Loved this video :) I have one question, though. Is it necessary to use those three nutrients together? Or can you just buy one of them and use that one alone?
@Intensenina2 жыл бұрын
Can I Use rain water instead of tap or purified? Thanks x
@BDThomas2 жыл бұрын
As long as you are not in an area that gets acid rain and it's not being collected from a toxic or contaminated surface, you should be fine.
@micamicamicachoo2 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this same solution for Hoyas that just live in sphagnum moss, I have several hoyas that just seem to love staying in sphagnum, and now I’m thinking my general purpose fertilizer is not cutting it
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
Yes. People use these nutrients in soil as well (so I've heard) I have not so but in my opinion it would work.
@micamicamicachoo2 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude Awesome! Thank you for the reply!
@Arialoverom4 жыл бұрын
Subbing because you look like Dave Grohl, and plants.
@leah14654 жыл бұрын
I have had several of my plants loose multiple leaves (they turn yellow) after I transfered. I have had them in for a month and use 1ml per gallon, do they need more nutrients? I also don't have super thrive does this help?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I would just be careful of where your water in the cache Pot is sitting ok m reference to the roots of the plant and just be patient. Converting large mature plants can be tricky and they can go through a bit of shock.
@chloek.50764 жыл бұрын
Did you convert any hanging plants into Leca? I just converted a string of heart yesterday but I’m not so confident about it. Can you share your experience with that?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
So I have string of hearts in LECA doing great however they were water props that I moved to LECA. The ones I tried converting from soil to LECA didn't go well but a few strands survived.
@chloek.50764 жыл бұрын
Knot Dude mine not doing well after 1 week. I’m thinking I should just propagate whatever it’s left 😨
@zetagundamzz4 жыл бұрын
So, like so many people who've been swept up in the plant craze, I bought too many plants too fast. I got sick and caring for my plant babies took a back seat and a lot of them died :( This might be a silly and simplistic question, but is this method easier than soil? It looks both more and less complicated at the same time, to me. lol Also, do you see fungus gnats with your passive hydro?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
It's all about how much time you want to spend caring for your plants and also lifestyle etc. It seems way more complicated, at first, but I'm finding it quite enjoyable. Fungus gnats cannot live ok not hydro conditions!
@melscott51244 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude agreed. Passive hydro allows for you to "go away" a bit longer as the plant feeds itself. I'd say about a week depending on the size of the plant. So as long as you know when the reservoir gets dry you wont have to constantly be checking on whether or not it needs water.
@bollwegsports4 жыл бұрын
How much of the hydroguard do you usually add to your solution?
@melscott51244 жыл бұрын
So I'm wondering about the watering process, is there a wet and dry period? I've had some hoya in leca and noticed the roots pulled off like root rot and am thinking I kept the plant too moist too long. How many days should I wait to refill the reservoir?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I don't usually do a dry period although it could be fun to test. I've had some Hoya do that as well.
@melscott51244 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude I've noticed they do better if they dont immediately get topped off... I'll wait until it's completely dry by a day and its seemed to resolve the root issue
@01victoria19823 жыл бұрын
I purchased Hydroguard to add to my nutrient solution. Do you add it in the recommended 2mL amount?
@KnotDude3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do!
@halfbakedplants99014 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to premix the nutrient solution and store it for a few weeks? I can't seem to find a good answer for this online. Some people say there will be nutrient lockout if it isn't used right away. What has your experience been?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I have mine sitting and use it over a week's time. I guess I haven't really conducted tests on this. Something to think about. Sorry that isn't very helpful.
@SemihydroponicswithSma4 жыл бұрын
How did you managed to buy hydrogen peroxide 34%? In uk you need to have special certificate, i can remember how is called, to buy it...great info. You are doing everything right😊💚 love it
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
That's crazy! It's in the hydro store here. Like no big deal. It's scary to handle though.
@joelh65144 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of using a nonporous stone to cap off the leca to help control evaporation? Do you think it would help keep the solution more stable?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I think the evaporation is good so no i havent. I think one of the huge benefits of passive hydro is the porous stone. It needs to wick up the water.
@laurenmuldoon36852 жыл бұрын
Two+ years later (I’m new to your channel), is this still the nutrient system you use?!
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@IAMALEXANDRA84 жыл бұрын
Adam!!! Question, do you add the hydrogen peroxide to your nutrient water? I have all my plants in glass containers, haven't gotten any algae yet but I'm wondering how you use the peroxide? Add the 3% straight in there then empty it? Add it and leave it? Add it to the nutrient water? Would you dilute the 3% even more or is that plant safe? Thank you! Love your videos! I myself am a big whiskey drinker.🍻
@geoffreyrobinson97524 жыл бұрын
Here is a link to the Guide for Use of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in Hydroponics: www.greenandvibrant.com/hydrogen-peroxide-hydroponics It recommends 2-3 tsps per gallon, but also suggests you start with a lower concentration and build gradually to allow your plants get acclimated to it.
@threeqtrtime3 жыл бұрын
Can you use this mixture for plants in soil?
@KnotDude3 жыл бұрын
No you would just use a fertilizer
@Trblues222 жыл бұрын
I don't have my system yet, but I wonder if the part of the reason for the algae bloom is because his plant food has too many nutrients for that plant.
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
I doubt that. Algae grows in anything that lets sun in so all my clear cache pots grow algae. I've since switched out using clear containers and no algae issues.
@whitneyg21603 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy 35% H2O2 ??
@hopedemonia4 жыл бұрын
They sell safety goggles at Menards and Lowes and places like that, year round ;) Also, hydrogen peroxide in a clear container straight up terrifies me.
@alexiagross28014 жыл бұрын
I’ve never read the back part that said floramicro first.. WHOOPSIE. My plants are fine so far thank god lol
@joelh65144 жыл бұрын
Can you include more details on how you use the H2O2?
@epepper304 жыл бұрын
Yes, this and hydroguard. Amounts?
@ldshatiya3 жыл бұрын
Plant nerd.. subscribe... then the bourbon. Yeaahh I’m staying. Now let’s go revive some babies. Lol.
@heathersplants57084 жыл бұрын
💚💚💚
@eliftuanainhan68874 жыл бұрын
Yeah... but buying gallons of distilled water is also wasteful no? Any tips on obtaining distilled water without consuming so much plastic??
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I recycle all my plastics and have switched to a water delivery service that delivers 5 gal. water tanks now.
@eliftuanainhan68873 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude wow amazing!!! Mybe you should make a video where you explain that.
@Grimalkins4 жыл бұрын
Loving the haircut, but missing the teal! Glad you made this video, I’ve been using semi hydro for five years on my orchids and audibly said “uh oh” when the only thing mentioned in the other video was Superthrive (I’m a Superthrive sceptic). But then I thought, “no - his plants look lovely, he’s gotta have a secret sauce recipe” and here we are.
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
I personally love superthrive. Tastes bad tho lol.
@Grimalkins4 жыл бұрын
Knot Dude To be fair, I’ve only ever tried it on orchids, could be a whole other ball game for other plants. I don’t plan on drinking it though!
@valeriesanchez30742 жыл бұрын
Works great for growing brown slime algae. Lol 😆
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
I don't use clear cache pots anymore so no algae issues.
@chayalaf2 жыл бұрын
First, this is pee. I will use it. Second, What did you use to get the green shine in your hair. I need to know.
@KnotDude2 жыл бұрын
I actually just used a green gel on my hair light but I WISHED my hair looked like that all the time!
@cooter13525 ай бұрын
Cal-mag always
@judymckerrow67204 жыл бұрын
👍🏻💚🙃
@granthawkins91423 жыл бұрын
Yeah Phoenix water is the worst.
@TangoR3D3 жыл бұрын
oof titration is bringing back bad memories from chem lab 😅
@Liono684 жыл бұрын
that was waaay more than 2ml of flora micro.
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
Well I have bumped mine up to 3
@KS-xs3oc4 жыл бұрын
Ok billy the butcher
@cooter13525 ай бұрын
Man that looks painful. You must suck with a framing hammer. You think you'll lose all of them? When i got 3 fingers shut in all the way on my 3 fingers they went black just like that.
@j-fp90755 ай бұрын
😂
@lisagrais4 жыл бұрын
What happened to your hair?! Where's the color?
@KnotDude4 жыл бұрын
It got cut off!
@lisagrais4 жыл бұрын
@@KnotDude that happens, lol.
@yeahivekilledthat7194 жыл бұрын
Had to watch this 3 times because there so much good info here. Using distilled (or rainwater) would certainly avoid tap water chemicals and make it easier to stabilize the pH. I have salty balls too. Rubberbanding that syringe to the bottle is genius because I'm always misplacing that damn thing. Transitioning plants to hydro slowly is so important. Some take to it right away, others throw a fit-alocasias-ugh. My favorite part of hydro is not having to water plants when going on vacay, etc. And those nutrients seem to last forever. Thanks for the education.