How to Make an Astrophytum Soilmix

[@rodinunez5967]

6 cups of pumice 3 cups of perlite 2 cups of Akadama 3 cups of Vermiculite 2 cups of coco pete w/ charcoal 2 cups of Ramgo soiless seeding mix 2 cups of peat moss mix good

[@陳秀鳳-x5v]

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[@geanettesalangunay3470]

Galing nman

[@rheavillafuerte9460]

Galing Jay.. so informative 😊👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you po ❤️

[@theplantprinceph]

I would like to apologize for the mispronunciation of the word “Succulents” it should be “Suh-kyu-lents” and not “suh-ka-lents”. If I mispronounced other words, I’m really sorry. I will be correcting this on the upcoming videos. In addition, I’ll try to buy some noise reduction microphone, so I can record during daytime and not late at night. This will give me enough time and energy to thoroughly review the recordings before uploading the video. Expect in the upcoming videos that I’ll continue to improve my videos in order to provide quality, and concise contents. I’m open for all the suggestions and constructive criticism. Again, I’m really grateful to your continuous support to my Channel. Maraming salamat! 🙂

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[@kambaljhenvLoG]

nice one...

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@gretchenbrown5958]

Thank you for this informative video. I just purchased several new astrophytum. I will use your potting mix and methods. Thanks

[@theplantprinceph]

Welcome. I'm glad it helped you. How is your Astrophytum now?

[@mariemar6059]

wow u have so many plants 😍

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Galing. Ganun pala. Astros are always a challenge for me. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

[@tsgmerylgchavezpaf-ncoicwg9303]

Thank you for this informative video! By the way, do you have a video for gymno soilmix? Thanks

[@flatlayproject5668]

Hi Kim, big help for Astro enthusiast like me, following your videos :)

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@michalkorecky9935]

Thanks a lot!

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching!

[@wwe693]

This substrate works for me in a semi-arid climate

[@KaleiPlants]

Very helpful!

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching and for your feedback 🙂

[@julypualengco982]

Bravo

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@juandaniel2838]

Gracias 🌵🇲🇽

[@sheesh3443]

Nice vid. Hoping you would post your soil mix on succulents.😊

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching. Sure, it’s on my list of what to upload. I’m just waiting for the arrival of the soil ingredients since I ran out of stocks.

[@sheesh3443]

@@theplantprinceph thankss. Looking forward to it.

[@TrenT83]

hello, I would remove perlite from your mixture as it breaks down over time and vermiculite is too moisture-absorbing...thanks for the video

[@theplantprinceph]

Yes, you could adjust the soil mix depending on your weather or microclimate. I use vermiculite since I don’t water them a lot, and I have windy location (soil mix dry fast).

[@emerlindadelcastillo5173]

Hello Sir Kim...thanks a lot for the tips😍

[@jhoyzaguerra1210]

Very informative! This will help me a lot 🥰

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

any chance you could post a video on how you repot Ariocarpus fissuratus?

[@theplantprinceph]

I don’t have Ariocarpus at the moment, but planning to buy some in the future.

[@leahmaeg.sobremonte2633]

More videos please. 🙏

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! I uploaded a new video today, hopefully you’ll like it. If you have any suggestions or questions feel free to comment it. Thanks

[@markjosephvillanueva354]

This is really helpful for beginners like me ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback! 🙂

[@tosii-d4h]

감사합니다❤

[@Cactimania]

I love asterias, my favourite cactus. Looks like a nice mix for them but probably wouldn’t work well for me in my climate. Maraming salamat po for sharing with us, I’ve subbed 😊👍🏻🌵☀️🌼

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 🙂 Astrophytums are my favourite din po.

[@avocadot0ast0111]

Hi, can you say why it wouldn't work in certain climates?

[@orcuncesme658]

Hello, very glad I thank you in advance, first you say thank you for the video that you have prepared, I'm trying to astrophyt cacti growing in Turkey soil mix in the materials you use all of the materials you use in your soil mix I could not understand some of illustratively🙂🏜️

[@kklee7124]

Dear Prince last 3 months I lost a few big Astrophytums with almost similar problem. Very sad yet don't know what was the reason. Hope to hear your input. Condition: turn brown, soft from bottom. 2 of them cracked at the spine. One didn't. I stay in KL and in condominium. These astrophytum were expose to sun just behind the window. Hope to hear from u. Big thanks

[@theplantprinceph]

Hi, what soil mix are they planted and how frequent do you water? Usually when they turn soft from the bottom it means that they got root rot. Root rot can be due to overwatering or sometimes due to fungal disease in the roots.

[@infiernorecords4369]

Thank you for your recipe 😊. What other species of cactus is this soilmix suitable for?

[@theplantprinceph]

I use this for my Lophophora and Ariocarpus. Usually for my expensive cacti which are native to Mexico.

[@bunnykim5853]

Pwede po bang volcanic soil lng pang substitute sa pumice

[@edsonlompot1797]

Ask ko lng po if applicable din po b ito sa gymnos???

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello. I use a different soil mix for Gymnocalycium. More organic po gamit ko, since Gymno prefer more water. Nasa around 60% inorganic (pumice, lava rocks) and 40% organic (mixture of peat moss, crh, and cocopeat).

[@calebred7663]

Hi,salamat po,very informative...pwd po malaman whose the seller of that materials u used.TIA

[@theplantprinceph]

For the Ramgo Soilless Seeding Mix, Ramgo Peat moss and Cocopeat with charcoal you can buy them on Ace Hardware, or Handyman. you could also contact Ramgo seeds on Facebook. For the perlite, pumice, and cocopeat you can PM Greener Green on Facebook. For the vermiculite and Akadama I buy them on Quezon City Memorial Circle. You could also order these materials on Shoppee or Lazada.

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@ajermanium]

Hi! Is there any substitute for akadama and is there any other acidic potting material? Thank you very much. ❤️

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! 🙂 You can omit the use of akadama if wala po kayo available since ‘yunh substitute niya ay mas mahirap hanapin (Kanuma, Kiryu). Cocopeat alone is slightly acidic na din po, I just prefer peat moss kasi mas mababa ang pH niya.

[@ajermanium]

Yey! Thank you po again. ❤️

[@pauierose3402]

Where do you buy everything that you put in your soilmix? Or can you recommend a shop? Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@theplantprinceph]

For the Ramgo Soilless Seeding Mix, Ramgo Peat moss and Cocopeat with charcoal you can buy them on Ace Hardware, or Handyman. you could also contact Ramgo seeds on Facebook. Peat moss and perlite are also available in Daiso. For the perlite, pumice, and cocopeat you can PM Greener Green on Facebook. For the vermiculite and Akadama I buy them on Quezon City Memorial Circle. You could also order these materials on Shoppee or Lazada.

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@pauierose3402]

Thank you so much! 💚 Hope you can make a video on what we need to do after purchasing or receiving our astro/gymnos. 🙏🏻

[@theplantprinceph]

Pauie Rose it’s already on my list po. I’ll be making a complete series para sa beginner guide. Thank you ma’am 🙂

[@wwe693]

The akadama with which other material can I replace it

[@gieancruz9050]

Hi sir...can i use this mixture to my other CnS?and what soil u can recommend when you plant mother of millions/thousands?thank you po

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! I have a different soilmix for my succulents po. It’s uploaded na din

[@skybrielle7728]

Hi! Pwede ba to sa lahat ng uri ng cactus?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you very much for watching!🙂 Yes, you can use this for all kinds of cactus since its gritty and holds enough nutrients and moisture. But I have a cheaper soilmix for general cactus. I’ll be uploading it next week, so better subscriber to our channel to get notified on the latest video. Thanks

[@skybrielle7728]

Nkapag subscribe na po ako. Newbie ako sa cns e. Wait ko next video nyo. 😊

[@halamanniboytech8724]

Sir can you do Soilmix for Lithops and Haworthias? ty and God bless☺️

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! I don’t have lihops and Haworthias po eh.

[@edithmateo1599]

Hi! I just want to ask what soil mix to use on 6months old astrophytum seedlings. Gusto ko kasing itransfer na sila after maaclimate. First time kong magsow ng seeds ng cactus and still learning.

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙂 For my 6 months old seedlings I use 50-60% cocopeat or peatmoss and 40-50% pumice. More organic since seedlings pa lang sila, pero as they grow older binabawasan ko percentage ng organic matter sa soilmix ko.

[@edithmateo1599]

Thank you very much. And one more question is how to water the seedlings (amount and frequency)?

[@theplantprinceph]

Welcome. The amount and frequency of watering depends on the weather, how fast the soilmix can dry, the type of pot and size of pot, or basically maraming factors to consider. One best reminder is to water when the spilmix is dry.

[@shannahpenado5754]

Can I use Klasmann TS3 instead of Ramgo for peat moss?

[@jorischannel1355]

Hello.. yung vermiculite po ba fine or course?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! I use the small grade, if not available then coarse.

[@jorischannel1355]

Thanks sir

[@johnjavierdanganan4346]

Hi. Is this also good for other cactus?

[@lifethroughliterature123]

sir you are really good in astro, are you selling seeds? please I want them so bad!

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching and for the compliments ! 🙂 sorry I’m not selling seeds, but you can try Checking Prickly Beauties po

[@lifethroughliterature123]

Salamat sir cge po. More powers!

[@kelrick0409]

What was the name of the 3rd ingredient you put in the mix sorry I couldn't quite understand what you said it was

[@keslerparico8000]

Do you use the same soil mix for gymno?

[@wwe693]

The akadama with which other material can I replace it

[@theplantprinceph]

Yes, you can replace it with pumice or any inorganic material.

[@wwe693]

@@theplantprinceph thank you

[@gameaccount-y5b]

can u use charcoal instead of pumice?

[@theplantprinceph]

Better use other stones like turface, scoria, lava rock.

[@brigettevelasquez8590]

Hi question for coco peat and charcoal 😁 Is it 50/50? 50% coco peat and 50% charcoal? And is CRH considered as charcoal? Or charcoal used in grilling? 😅

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! I just buy sa store na premade na. Cocopeat brick siya na May horticulture cahrcoal. The brand is cocogreen. Pero pwede po ‘yung used in grillings as long as walang chemicals na ginamit doon.

[@brigettevelasquez8590]

Thank you so much 💕

[@Rayan_spins]

Can i make the media without peat moss? because I cant find it in online or local STORE. please reply 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, yes it is really up to you. Just change it with other organic material that is available in your area. You can check this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6q9fomQbrCEfsksi=_5eBbfWe_Eyd7YMu

[@sharinasollestre6773]

Anu po pwede kong palit sa peat moss?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! If wala po available, kahit cocopeat okay na.

[@sharinasollestre6773]

Thanks Sir Kim

[@bataanppopemsnimphademesa2620]

same lang po ba soil mix ng gymno and astro?

[@minigarden1978]

Pwedi din po ba ito s succulents?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching 🙂 I haven’t tried it yet with succulents. I’ll be making a video about how I make my succulent mix on the upcoming episodes. Please stay tune and subscribe to my channel. Thank you

[@abigailragay4090]

Is it a very sensitive Cactus?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! They are not that hard to grow. Easy to care succulents as long as you provide them with gritty soilmix and other basic cactus care.

[@eulinalagdao3721]

Where to buy perlite?

[@theplantprinceph]

You can buy them at Lazada or Shopee!

[@havnerferreira263]

in my country there is no pumice stone. what can i put in place?

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello 👋🏻 Thank you for watching! You can use lava rocks or perlite as replacement.

[@docmarkabs2821]

Good day. Do you also have a plain soilmix for cactus? What is your mixture? Thank you

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! 🙂 Yes, I do have a general soilmix for common cactus. 7 parts pumice, 1 part vermicast, 1 part peatmoss, and 1 part carbonized rice hull or Ramgo soilless.

[@docmarkabs2821]

Thanks. Ramgo soilless seeding or soilless potmix?

[@aftabgee531]

Soil seeding mix mean sir please explain about soil seeding mix

[@theplantprinceph]

Hi, I already made videos about seed sowing. You could check it on my channel.

[@engin7ful]

👌

[@nessaliesabuero3606]

Can you put the name on the screen next time? Thanks

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, you can turn on the subtitles or English caption to see the name of the soil ingredients I used. But sure, I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you for watching. 🙂

[@bodyrot2794]

I would say just let people know to turn on cc if you want to see the names of plants or materials you use at the beginning of the video. It’s really easy to do and that’s how you make your videos.

[@ariellagonzales878]

San po makakabili ng permilite?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! You can buy on Lazada po or shopee

[@markydavid992]

0:16 hahahahah 😂 Lol hahaha

[@markydavid992]

But hands up 🖐 🤚

[@theplantprinceph]

Hoy. Sorry na pumiyok 🤣 hehehe

[@clashofclanswithmax8837]

Can you send soil mix you used for astrophytum which you show in video... with name....some of them i dont understand

[@陳秀鳳-x5v]

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[@marcokebino]

Sir san kapo nakakbili akadama?

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, thank you for watching. You can try buying on Shoppee or Lazada. You could also visit Green Zone or Cristal Garden by Maui Cristales on Facebok, they sell high grade akadama.

[@zoeytcortuna2086]

Can you pls. Make cactus soil mix

[@michaelsiahaan9377]

Hi! Do u have soil mix for gymno? Can u share to us pls

[@michaelsiahaan9377]

Hi Sir, Could you please advise gymno soil mix? Is it same with astrophtyum?

[@arlenecanizares5771]

Hi! Anong size po yung pumice na ginagamit niyo? 😅

[@arlenecanizares5771]

Pati po perlite? coarse po?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching and sorry for the late reply. u use mungo size (4-6mm). For the vermiculite I use the small grade.

[@hermandolozano7087]

Do u have for sale?

[@stanpepito3300]

Are you selling po ba?

[@orcuncesme658]

Can I learn the last 3 compound names 🙏

[@leeling8979]

Can you list out the name of the soil that you mix. thank you.

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! • pumice • perlite • vermiculite • peatmoss • soilless medium / carbonized rice hull • cocopeat

[@humeyraturk1317]

Englis name pls😊what are you using in your soil mix?

[@sparrow88192]

Sir magkanO po mga ganyan

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching. Ano po ‘yung tinatanong niyo na magkano, ‘yung gamit po ba sa soilmix or ‘yung Astrophytum cactus?

[@amandapk]

what about no coco peat? only peat moss in the soil mix, will the cactus survive?

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! Yes it will survive, I just prefer adding cocopeat since it has a lot of trave elements that it also essential for the cactus to grow.

[@madhugala9749]

From where we buy please send online name

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! You can check Prickly Beauties on Facebook. They sell wide variety of cactus and succulents seeds.

[@shy-guy5544]

Vermiculite holds water and does not improve drainage.

[@skifisk]

I just go with sand from the forest and add some rock from construction site to make concrete and some dirt from the garden. works perfectly. There is no chance to get all your ingredients :/

[@Jha0601]

That is his best soil mix for astro, tried and tested na niya and its all available online, sa shopee and lazada mabibili mo na lahat yan. Of course kung gusto makatipid or readily available in case hindi possible delivery sa location niyo tama naman hanap ka na lang ng alternative, don't expect nga lang na same quality ng soil mix mo yung sa soil mix niya.

[@liveHRA]

Great video. But I am not english. Could you please write here down the names of the parts (and the %). Thanks a lot!!

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you for watching! Pumice 3 parts Akadama 1 part Perlite 1.5 part Vermiculite 1.5 part Peat moss 1 part Ramgo Soilless Seeding Mix or Carbonized rice hull 1 part Cocopeat 1 part

[@shawndachabot3896]

can you just send me a 1 gallon bag of this mix lol i have one small tiny plant but it would cost to much to buy all this soil mix for one tiny plant

[@theplantprinceph]

I'm sorry. I'm not selling.

[@succulentcity8779]

[@emmanuelespirituvlogs1987]

I dont like your tutorial. Very complicated and pricey.

[@theplantprinceph]

Sorry for that. I use this soil mix for my expensive cactus to make sure that they grow healthy. You can use a mixture of 70% inorganic (pumice, lava rocks, or any gritt) and 30% organic