Mediums to Grow Plants without soil | 10 soilless Mediums you can use | Growing Mediums explained

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Some plants need a medium that is loose, well draining, nutrient rich and moisture retaining but in the perfect balance. Here's a video where you can understand different mediums and make a great soilless mix for your plants to grow in.
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0:00 Introduction
2:22 Pumice
3:00 Perlite
3:45 Coco Chips
4:18 Coco Peat
5:26 Pine Bark
6:17 Charcoal
7:13 Red Bricks
8:42 Cinder
10:01 Peat Moss
11:37 Vermicompost
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[@jananiakash1888]

This was so informative, thank you so much. I'm a beginner in gardening and without knowing bought a bag of clay soil which I later found out was not so suitable for plants. I have been mixing it up with sand and using it. Some of my plants are doing well with it, will now try it with vermicompost as well

[@srividyabesadi7303]

You are such a wealth of knowledge Ann. Love all your videos. Thanks for all the valuable information ❤️

[@mantashakousar2035]

This is what I researched about few weeks ago and now I found this helpful video. Such a intresting and informative video

[@ektaachadha4857]

I was looking for such a soil mix for my plants thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏻💐

[@mr.cedricviegas9952]

Super job Ann. As usual your presentations are always so well researched, knowledgeable and explained.

[@fitnessandfoodwithavi]

This video was much needed. Thank you so much for this one.

[@ranjeethavasudevan7087]

Thank you Ann for the information.. as a beginner I never understand the soil that I should get..this was really helpful ❤️

[@rosemariesaldanha481]

Really interesting video. The information was really needed by a new plant mom like me. Thanks a million ❤️

[@khursheedakbar82]

Very interesting... We need lot of awareness in this area..it needs experience.

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You have pile of knowledge about gardening in every aspect ,learning it from you in small parts , thankyou for sharing

[@AkhilaNidheesh]

Exactly what I wanted, at the right time❤

[@silvyzachariah1221]

Excellent information. Loved everything you said.

[@mayankchawla8612]

I was looking for such mix thanku so much for sharing this recipe 😀

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Much needed video for me as I have just ordered string of hearts

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Verry helpfull.. thankyou for sharing this knowledge with us

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Super happy for this info ❤️

[@dhwanipatel6605]

Your videos are always very helpful thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@vishalagarwal733]

Much helpful...thanks!

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Good morning to you vary nice plants soilless mix thank you for sharing lovely

[@Manoj-si5es]

Learnt lots of new information , thanks 💚

[@dedeepyamsr227]

Good to see you after a long time. The way you explain is awesome. It goes straight into the brain. This is really helpful one. As winter is coming.. can you make video on winter care plants.

[@runumidas1302]

This is a very helpful vdo... Thanks a lot..

[@GardenArcX]

Pine bark !! I am using from some trees which are growing outside at local place. They are really good for my #Anthurium Plants, Thanks didi for all ideas👍👍😊

[@veenajha4505]

Thank u madam for such a clear explanation of all the mediums.....Will surely help a lot.....

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Good enough information I got from this vedio 👍 great great 🙏 thanks.

[@meenakshisharma1419]

Nice information. Thanks

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Awesome.. well explained

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Such a lot of super useful information . Can't help noticing your immense research and obviously solid experience . Thanks for sharing 🙏 Really helped . Happy Gardening ✨✨

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Glad it was helpful

[@sreelathas1771]

Very very useful ❤️thanks

[@RajKumar-gv6qw]

Wow super super very useful vedio. Thankyou so much

[@snigdhasatarupa6552]

I want this vdo due to my wrong mix of soil.Thank you for making this vdo 🥰

[@srabonimenezes1411]

Very informative, thank you. Please tell me if I need to add any of this soil substitute with leca or I can use it by itself?

[@veronicauqba7911]

Very informative and you have explained it all in such a detailed manner….can you please tell me how to use gypsum I have a packet but still not used

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Much required info❤❤

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Very insightful 😍😍😍

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Very nice

[@paulineplunket121]

Very informative. Any suggestion on how I could I make a well draining soil mix for my indoor garden herbs. The regular potting mix with a lite perlite added isnt working. Soil is too wet, and takes a long time to dry out.

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

Very useful information, thank you!! Pumice, perlite (as well as zeolite and attapulgite) are cheap and easy to find in my country (being one of the main exporters worldwide), pine bark is relatively available too, but coco peat isn't easy to find and coco chips are impossible to get. I haven't been able to find horticultural charcoal either, but I'm guessing if you get a good quality charcoal, it'll be ok. What's the best replacement for coco chips, in your opinion? Thank you and have a great day!!

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[@thephotographersunny]

Thank you so much Mam, very informative video

[@amithegishte509]

Informative video

[@kondapureth]

Excellent job. Very useful for serious plant lovers. You missed two items I think. Vermiculite and LECA. Crushed LECA can be used as a substitute for garden soil.

[@ashveknaik4945]

Thanks mama for making this video, I also wanted this video, ☺😊🍀🪴🌱

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Very informative…thank you.

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Glad it was helpful!

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Very informative video 👍

[@raikramesh]

Very honest ..your video is really very good and helpful. Your presentation is really exceptional. Keep it up ...

[@rashmivijay4319]

Hi Ann, kindly do let me know abt the plants that can grow in Leca clay balls

[@rudralife511]

This so informative

[@handmadegal5363]

Hi Ann, I had two questions regarding clay soil. 1. How does one understand when the soil needs watering? Clay soil compacts as it dries and I am not able to poke my finger inside to check the moisture in the soil. I have lost a few plants which I bought from local nurseries because of this and because I was yet to learn the cues of the plant. 2. Approximate ratio of vermicompost to clay soil would be 1:1? And can vermicompost be replqced with cow dung manure/leaf mould? Thanks in advance.

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[@renitafernandes2678]

Very informative. Especially for people like us who live in apartments, lighter soil less potting mix is more convenient

[@geetapagare5821]

Very informative v8deo

[@ratisharma4526]

Hi Ann, since monsoons are over now can we still repot our delicate plants using this soil less mix or do we wait till March? Thanks

[@malvikajoshi1519]

Thanks Ann. I tried this mix minus peat moss and cinder. Some of indoor plants struggled in this mix and i had to shift these in water. Does any of the components need some procedure after you buy these in packets....like dry these or give a days of sun before mixing or wash and then dry in sun???Any other things?

[@nupurbishwas1350]

Very important thing... I'm always confused about the soil....thanks Ann

[@lelepushkar]

Good video. Could you please recommend a trusted source from where one can buy good quality cinder?

[@rosemariesaldanha481]

Can you explain leca and pon in a video sometime. TIA

[@sonalisethiaart]

please continue this series n share detailed video of each one

[@aishaaswani]

Hey Ann! Lovely video with good information. I would like to know from where do you source most mediums from. Could you list a few sellers?

[@unnimenon1214]

Very informative video. Madam, I would like know whether I can use red soil in my potting mix for my plants like Philodendron Birkin, Alocasia Reginula black velvet, Alocasia Amazonica, Calathea Orbifolia, ZZ plant, Agloanema, Satin Pothos etc Can I add Pseudomanas too. Kindly enlighten me

[@sinusadi5855]

Hey Ann.. super like to the content..very much informative..I just realised that i know or have used only 50% of mediums available 😅..just curious to know..how do you store all this in your apartment with 2 kids and a husband😅

[@PrernaAhuja_audaceperry]

Can you please tell how exactly you use the red brick and whether it has some water holding capacity as well or not?

[@jayashreeramaswamy9089]

Ann..pls gv m links of pumice, perlite, cinder, pine bark and horticultural charcoal...please

[@ratisharma4526]

Very informative...want to try different mediums especially for philos n poths... how good is it to add dried leaves crushed slightly into the potting mix? I stay at pune where monsoon times are very wet...thanks

[@nehapandey0321]

Great informatic video mam! But i was waiting for you to show the plants kinds with each ingredient seperately,as u did for the last potting mix showing us the anthurium..i have used few abd will use the others too...thank you

[@dalipsingh4483]

Good information. Please briefly distinguish between leca balls and similar size brick pieces.

[@paulineplunket121]

Very informative . Would like to hear more from you re different types of well draining substrate for indoor herb garden. Also go more indepth on soil less medium. Thanks much. New to ur channel.

[@deimaphiwanswett3327]

Very informative video..👍👍...Can you please do a video on semi hydroponics using Leca, Pon, etc along with how to mix and add nutrients in a semi hydro setting?

[@cutiniks]

Hi..as u told that ur plant was dying and then u gave this soil mix...so u ferlizied with it or changed the soil completely after washing the roots?

[@akhilaraop2919]

Hi Ann, the final mixture makes sense. Thanks for the information. One question though, will this reduce the risk of mealy bugs, compared to regular soil mix? This question is because I have regular infestations in my balcony.

[@radhakrishnanpillai2330]

Hey Akhila, Mealy bugs are not because of the soil mix at all...they are attracted to high nitrogen levels and soft growth; may appear if you overwater and over-fertilize your plants.

[@Phoolgobi_theflower]

I love how you go an extra mile to Do your research for explaining logics and Thank you for bringing this up, I still didn't get what cinder is exactly, hoping a video about it from you 🤞🏽

[@anshulihirulkar1736]

Waaaa.....1st this time.... As always love to educate myself through these videos....

[@Geekster.]

I have just started using semi powdered rice husk with cocopeat and compost and observing plants. But potting media is looking good. It stays moist not wet and waiting to see the results.

[@GeeksofGreen]

Awesome. Do share your results

[@gnanagowthami.m109]

Can I use succulent soil for zz plant

[@padmak10]

Very useful video. However I noticed One thing you didn't cover is the traditional dried cowdung / cowdung compost which has been used in traditionally in india for ages. Hope you will cover it . Thank you

[@MrProusal]

Can I add 1 part leca balls in this medium?

[@princemeleth]

Can u do this series a lot more, Can do a video abt Well draining potting soil, Potting mix Especially Abt Calathea

[@rohinijoseph188]

Would love to know your preferred sources for picking the raw materials. There are so many sellers now, that finding the right source becomes important.

[@Phoolgobi_theflower]

I agree, it would be great If she pins links for growing Mediums

[@mayabhandare2308]

Can we use black breaks in the soil

[@AnilSingh-pm5ws]

Brilliant presentation। Can you pl let us know these combination of ingredients are used for which plants,? Pl list out vegies and flowers name. Also, pl share the reliable sources of its procurements।

[@MsBhawnani]

Hi could you discussed more on the point at 1.47sec in video

[@veronicauqba7911]

Which mix can I use for my leopard lily it’s not looking very happy

[@GardenArcX]

I am growing in regular potting mix with river sand/chunky bricks (ensuring water drane) It require really lot indirect lights (day)

[@gnanagowthami.m109]

I didnt see leca balls in this vdo may I know if u have any particular reason

[@Oscar-ye4eb]

Is this good for calathea

[@amitsinghthakur7211]

Leaf compost ? Plz discuss this too.

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❤

[@nimatsheringlepcha2791]

I also use most of the soil less ingredients you've shown and add some neem khali too . The plants become healthy and greener as I do the repotting in a lesser time. Like you said, it all comes with the experience with gardening !!

[@ushak6531]

👌

[@MsBhawnani]

Mam Books for beginners. Please suggest

[@simondonaldfernandes6207]

Try to to use 10 percent rice husk

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Very informative..thank you!

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Very informative..thanks for the information

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[@ranjeethavasudevan7087]

Thank you Ann for the information.. as a beginner I never understand the soil that I should get..this was really helpful ❤️

[@dalipsingh4483]

Good information. Please briefly distinguish between leca balls and similar size brick pieces.