HOW TO ACCLIMATE IMPORTED RARE PLANTS. COLDER CLIMATES & PLANT IMPORTS GUIDE | Gardening In Canada

Importing tropical plants from Thailand or various other places around the world can be daunting. In the mid video we look at home to properly acclimated imported plants. This process of importing tropical plants is a slow but rewarding jobs.
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[@melmac5173]

Best import acclimation video I’ve watched on KZbin - hands down. Thank you

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for watching! Have you ever imported or thought about importing plants?

[@allthingstealee]

This was the only video I found helpful on acclimating imports! At what point can you put them in soil?

[@GardeningInCanada]

I would wait for the first new growth on the leaves

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

Yes, I am currently considering importing Anthuriums from Ecuador.

[@thomasparks852]

Very interesting and informative. By the way, gorgeous oak piano in the background!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks! it is 115 yrs old haha

[@fantasiawings]

Concise, clear, and well delivered video filled with useful information and no fluff- this is what KZbin needs more of. Thank you!

[@GardeningInCanada]

I’m glad you enjoyed! ❤️ be sure to share

[@blujay8442]

I've learned so much from your channel! I appreciate you and your approach to education so much. I have a monstera thai constellation coming in the mail soon and it's the plant I've ever had shipped. I live in New England (Massachusetts, USA) and am nervous about the temperature here causing issues during delivery. This video helped me feel more prepared and confident that I can make the acclimation process go smoothly. Thank you!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful!

[@rachelbruce5341]

God I love you; we’re literally doing the same things at the same time just on opposite sides of the border...you’re just much better at it than me, and I’m so thankful haha. Appreciate your content so much.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hahah that’s awesome! Love finding twins 👯‍♀️

[@lindacazan6266]

You have so much good information to share, thank you

[@lilysroots5115]

This was the most informative video i've ever watched in regards to acclimating plants!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh thanks so much! It’s worked beautifully for me in the past.

[@jessicapastrana773]

Wow! So happy I found your channel! Just made a big purchase and this video probably saved many of those plant’s lives! :)

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHa thats awesome. I am glad you found me too

[@dorkolicious525]

Thank you for an such an informative video. I actually watched this a few months ago and implemented what I learned to my imported plants. Happy to say all of them are thriving.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh that’s amazing I love that

[@anditchangedmylife]

This was SO helpful. I’m thinking about importing plants because I didn’t know the application fee wasn’t that expensive for Canada. I was worried about acclimating though but this was so informative and I loved the scientific explanation behind everything.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh that’s awesome I’m happy it helpedb

[@cheriecatchpole1236]

Fantastic vid. Really helpful and the science behind the process was simply explained.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I’m so glad it helps

[@silverfox5732]

Wow a lot of interesting information 🤔 but plants are beautiful and I like them out of a plastic container when healthy roots develop. 😀

[@GardeningInCanada]

:)

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

Fabulous video! Thanks!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad you enjoyed

[@lovelight9164]

Fantastic information. Thank you

[@GardeningInCanada]

Anytime! 🙂🙂

[@Jayl__]

Do you recommend using super thrive and rooting hormone during acclimation? Also can you share what nutrients you use and ratio for plants that are acclimating

[@montanaplants]

Watching for the second or third time! What do you think about putting the imports into fluval stratum? Would that allow enough air?

[@riefkimurdhanny1093]

Thank you so much for the video. This is the best and most comprehensive guide on import plants acclimation I found on KZbin. By the way what about the light? I read it's best to start with low light (how low? 200-400fc?) at the beginning and slowly increase the intensity, is it true?

[@GardeningInCanada]

So I always think of this in LUX starting at 3000 and working up from there with hopes of hitting 8000

[@valzygarsea9808]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ❤️🙂

[@kele1264]

Hi Ashley! 1. I was wondering about Leca. So you put the beads in a plastic cup, looks like maybe 2/3 or 3/4 full with the plant. How much water do you then put in the cup? Do you keep it at that level as long as the plants are in there? Or is Leca something you soak, then add to cup with plant, and put no water in cup? Sorry about these most basic of questions. I've only heard of Leca here, and I never knew the details, step by step, of how to use it. 2. You mentioned that these imports are maybe not just rare, but imported. Is it safe for plants from different regions to be coaxed back to health in the same container, or should they be isolated from each other? Thanks Ashley! I admire your expertise and experience, and certainly your willingness to share it with us!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea so for the LECA you want to rinse it out before hand because it tends to be dusty and then all you do is place it in a cup with 1/4 - 1/2 full of water. The amount of water you use is dependent on how high the humidity is in the area you have the plant. So the lower the humidity the higher the water level will need to be.

[@GardeningInCanada]

For imports and mixing imports there shouldn’t be an issue if you’re importing from a reputable company. The reason being that the companies you legally can import from have a lot of rules and standards they need to hold up too. That includes disease & pest prevention/control. I’ve never (knock on wood) to date had any issues with disease or pests on my plants.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Should say import** plants haha

[@kele1264]

@@GardeningInCanada thank you! Learning things every time you make a video. I appreciate that! Have a really really good day.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Your cat is adorable by the way!

[@Jayl__]

Also if you are importing much larger tropical plants how would you bring it up if the clear bin is too short height wise?

[@Jayl__]

Do you recommend leca first for plants like anthuriums, monstera and syngoniums? Especially anthuriums since I haven’t dealt with them before and not sure if leca is the best method to transition them instead of moist orchid bark like soil

[@Shimomo27]

Amazing! Best video on how to acclimate imported plants on KZbin. I’m wondering, what about lighting when the plant is acclimating for the first week? Can it receive bright light or need to be in shadier spot? Thanks!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thank you! Ideally a shaded spot or lighting with a shade cover mostly because the plant hasn’t seen light in a while and you may cause a sunburn. Just work up to full intensity lighting over time because it definitely makes a big difference on the recovery and new growth

[@Shimomo27]

@@GardeningInCanada thank you!!

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤️❤️

[@krystynestankiewicz7559]

AMAZING video! Thanks! What do you do with your import plants in terms of possible pests like thrips? Can you spray the plants upon arrival?? :)

[@GardeningInCanada]

I wouldn’t just use nematodes. It’s safer kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKTJd6dmqsmfm6M

[@RottnRolln]

Hi Ashley!!!! Just discovered your channel last night and love your videos. I had a few questions hopefully you can answer for me: -When cutting away rotted roots during the water hydration period and potted in perlite root development stages, are you treating the cut with cinnamon or letting the it callous a bit before sticking the roots back into the container of water or perlite? I've heard that adding fresh cuts back in water/moist situations can promote rot. -Also, when leaving your plants in the humidity box how do we prevent leaf disease, rot and mold? I saw in another of your videos that you mentioned the risk of harming leaves when adding a bag over them to keep humidity higher. I figure leaves would run the same risk in the Rubbermaid box. I've got taller plants coming in that I want to acclimate using your method but I'm afraid the leaves will rot especially as they are larger leaves and will probably be touching the surfaces of the box or other plants around them. Appreciate your help!

[@GardeningInCanada]

For the roots I would let them callous. Or use the cinnamon just not to much because it is hydrophobic.

[@GardeningInCanada]

For the imports rubber maid them just remove the lid every day. If you’re using leca, perlite, pumice anything that’s inorganic you won’t end up with mold. Keep everything nice and sterile and you’ll be fine. Avoid potting soil, mosses etc until your comfortable leaving the top off

[@RottnRolln]

@@GardeningInCanada thanks for the help. Still scared of rehabbing my upcoming shipment, but I feel way more confident I know what to do because of your guidance!

[@Jayl__]

I heard some people rinse the roots in hydrogen peroxide. What’s your thoughts on that? Also when do you transition to soil from leca?

[@cc4385]

Interested in hearing your take here as well! I did this for my last set of imports but to be honest I do not know if it helped.

[@jewelleharper6285]

Hi there! Do you recommend a certain international seller?

[@elayea7642]

What are your thoughts on using pon instead of Leca?

[@GardeningInCanada]

i have a whole video and blog post on this :) gardeningincanada.net/lechuza-pon/

[@elayea7642]

@@GardeningInCanada thanks for responding! I guess I should clarify my question. I’ve already read up on general information on pon. I was specifically wondering about 1) what are your thoughts on the use of pon in acclimating imported plants and 2) if we use pon to acclimate/root, what set up to use for that (in container with no drainage hole and small layer of water like with leca? In container with drainage hole sitting in a water reservoir with no wick? Same but with wick?)

[@kealanifatta1996]

Do you put the plants in leca right away or leave in water only during the first month?

[@GardeningInCanada]

You could put it in leca right away but make sure to have the water topped uo

[@kealanifatta1996]

@@GardeningInCanada you’re so helpful thank you! After the 48 hours should I lower the water level down to 50% in the leca?

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

What happens is the plant is too big to fit into a large Rubbermaid storage bin?

[@GardeningInCanada]

I would get an even bigger Rubbermaid or I would cover it in plastic. Generally imports and cuttings are smaller than your average plant.

[@avirey2359]

I can't seem to find the link for the rooting hormone.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Here you go give this a shot. geni.us/KCsyPMv

[@Sprinkles916]

Do you have a video on leca? I'm curious if you use distilled what you add to it?

[@GardeningInCanada]

I do have a video on LECA & I use fish tank water personally but distilled would work or regular tap water. You may want to consider a hydroponic liquid fertilizer as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6W6qndqaNSVo5I

[@Sprinkles916]

I did watch that one, ok so just a fertilizer do you recommend any one specifically? I love your videos by the way! So much great info

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s awesome I’m glad you enjoy it! What sort of plants are you growing is it mostly foliage or flowers or fruits/vegetables

[@Sprinkles916]

Foliage and I'm in the u.s (Pennsylvania)

[@GardeningInCanada]

Okay so I would go with something a bit heavier on the nitrogen side (the first number of the N-P-K on the bottle)