Could you please do a follow-up video to include the reasoning for not removing the soil and discussing the difference between Pumice and Pon? How do you determine which houseplants are best suited for this process? Providing the correct nutrients/fertilizing? I'm a novice plant person, and I've been watching videos regarding Pon and the benefits but challenging to find in the U. S. Thank you.
It would be amazing if you could do a pumice 2.0 video. Talk about fertilizing, using traditional pots with drainage, pitfalls of pumice, etc. I just transplanted my first plant into pumice but I'm not sure how it is going to work. I feel like I should be doing the nutrient and ph things like people do with leca, but I don't know...
YES. I totally agree. I am trying to move to pumice. I'm also very confused about what type of clay to mix with the pumice. Looked everywhere for "horticultural clay" but nothing comes up except the baked kind (Leca) which would not probably help with the cat-ion exchange.
This would be great! Including what plants are best for Pumice and others not so much? Zz plant, Philodendrons, Rubber plant, Monstera Deliciosa, etc. I'm ready to put them all in Pumice!
Yes, please! I'd also like to see how repotting works, since roots will have grown into the stones, and the root system will now be entangled with the soil, and the pumice.
Definitely trying this. Thank you for the very clear explanation, and can I just say how very impressed I am with your command of the English language. You are fluid, articulate, and present extremely well in a language I have presumed is not your mother tongue.
After discovering this channel I am converting my houseplants to pumice-based soil in self-watering pots. After researching pumice, I realized that Bonsai soil mixes are very similar. Being in the US I found a reputable, quality supplier - Bonsai Jack. (I have no affiliation, just want to share the results of my extensive research.)
This is good stuff. Thumbs up to the presenter making it so easy for newbies like me to understand. I only use pumice for my succulents. Can’t wait to try them on the regular houseplants.
@@suriyavamsa8081 have fun, its expensive. i have about 30 plants and every season or two seasons repot, bonsai, etc. and its expensive for akadama and pumice, etc. a nice option is 50% oil dry clay or turface, 50% perlite, and maybe a little bit of organic soil mixed in that base
@@suriyavamsa8081 I use leca and a net cup in kraky hydroponic for my string of pearls and it loves it. Fast growing big lusty green pearls in every string.
This is really clever! I was surprised to see that we are using the soil as well as the pumice. I like the idea of using a bit of cloth for pulling the water up
Ok, I am confused. In another video you said to remove ALL Of the soil from the roots but here you just take the plant with the soil and bury it in Pumice? Is it better to keep the soil in it?
OMG this is genius!!! I use pumice with my succulents only and I love it. But I had no idea about this method with regular house plants. Thank you so much! So happy I found your channel! ❤️
not so great actually as it seems. in glass pots you will quickly (1-3 months) get all your soil, or pumice for that matter, covered in green algae! Not pretty. I tried using glass pots, even invested in drilling bits to make draining holes, but had to give up just cos you can't, CAN NOT, stop green algae growing on light exposed and wet surfaces.
@@sergy5337 Good thing to know!! Even semi - opaque painted glass? How do you know it's not algae under covered pots? I bought clear pots but I put them in decorative opaque pots. That way I can pull them out and at least look at the root progress. Thank you!
Love from India . I have watched lots of videos about plant every where . Yours my top 3 favourites. Love you guys . Thanks a lot for all the important and honest information. ❤❤❤
Best instructional video on using Pumice on growing healthy succulents, cactus, and plants! Subscribed to your channel. Now my Jade and aloe vera are so happy when I used your method of planting them! Thank you!!
Hello, thank you for your informations. please would it be easy for you to tell the diference between pumice and volcanic perlite. thank you in advance..
Very helpful video, especially about pumice. I definitely will try to repot my plants with this instead of soil. I hope it will work for my greens. Thank you so much for such a great sharing experience. All the best to you guys in your business. 😊
Hello Swedish Plantguys! Your videos are sooooo amazing, instructive, and interesting! It is awesome to watch them! I am a cacti and succulent collector and I use pumice mixed with the soil I use for my plants. Can 100% pumice be successfully used as a substrate for cacti and succulents? I would love to see a video about "All We Need to Know about Cacti and Succulents," done by you, Swedish Plantguys. Best wishes to all from Florida, USA.
Absolutely fascinating I’m going to switch all my plants over to growing them this way. I have quite a few house plants that would do quite well this way.
In 1980’s mt saint helens blew her top. Plants came back flourishing in the volcanic ash. This was’t light weight like the volcanic rock, but it must have been mineral rich.
Thank you!! It makes alot of sense. I am going to use Pumice instead of potting soil. It sounds like its a better idea and i wont have as many problems!! I learn so much from every video I have watched!! Thank you so much!! I truly appreciate it.
Hello, this is amazing to teach with a glass container so we can see exactly how it’s supposed to be done 👍🏼✨👏🏼✨👏🏼✨👏🏼✨😃. Can I use this process in all indoors plants ??? Like ficus trees.
Thank you! I love your video. How do we fertilize in pumice? Pumice is pretty reasonable in the US. At least in my state (Texas). Can this be done with outdoor plants? My hibiscus are often root root because of overwatering , but it get soooo hot here. Thank you
Newbie to plants and using pumice. In the case of using 70% pumice 30%(CHR,vermicast, cocopeat) to outdoor plants with pots that have drainage, how do you check the moisture? How do you know you need to water your outdoor plants again? It would be a big help if you could answer my question. Thank you in advance! ❤️ More power to you guys!
I'm having a lot of trouble finding pumice in my area of Australia. I've a product called Charcoal Lava Pebbles and I'm wondering if this is alright to use instead of pumice. I'm loving all the information you are sharing as I've learnt so much. Thank you
Thank you! I bought an Awapuhi (Red Ginger) plant from Hawaii two years ago which has never blossomed. Today I repotted in pumice. I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Next is Plumeria!
Can you use this pumice the same way with orchids? Can you use it in place of soil or bark by itself? How does the pumice work with pots that have drainage holes? Do you still use the microfiber cloth? This was a fantastic video, I want to run out and repot my whole garden!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for this excellent explanation, guys!!!! I was wondering for year why I should use this stuff and not the usual, natural ;-) soil. Now I know it 😁🙈🤷♀️ Many, many thanks and greetings to Sweden!!!
Could you please do a follow-up video to include the reasoning for not removing the soil and discussing the difference between Pumice and Pon? How do you determine which houseplants are best suited for this process? Providing the correct nutrients/fertilizing? I'm a novice plant person, and I've been watching videos regarding Pon and the benefits but challenging to find in the U. S. Thank you.
You guys are the absolute best. Light-years above and beyond the typical house plant channel on UA-cam. Keep up the good work!
It would be amazing if you could do a pumice 2.0 video. Talk about fertilizing, using traditional pots with drainage, pitfalls of pumice, etc. I just transplanted my first plant into pumice but I'm not sure how it is going to work. I feel like I should be doing the nutrient and ph things like people do with leca, but I don't know...
Such a great idea! Yes, please. (I am aware it's about 6 months later)
YES. I totally agree. I am trying to move to pumice. I'm also very confused about what type of clay to mix with the pumice. Looked everywhere for "horticultural clay" but nothing comes up except the baked kind (Leca) which would not probably help with the cat-ion exchange.
@@kirstensmith1 In another of his video, he suggested vermiculite or kitty clay pebbles ( that are used to absorb the cat’s urine).
This would be great! Including what plants are best for Pumice and others not so much? Zz plant, Philodendrons, Rubber plant, Monstera Deliciosa, etc. I'm ready to put them all in Pumice!
Yes, please! I'd also like to see how repotting works, since roots will have grown into the stones, and the root system will now be entangled with the soil, and the pumice.
I'm only six years late watching this🙃but so pleased I did. Thank you Plant guy.
I've recently switched all my orchids to lava rock here in Hawaii. Plants look happy & healthy.
Definitely trying this. Thank you for the very clear explanation, and can I just say how very impressed I am with your command of the English language. You are fluid, articulate, and present extremely well in a language I have presumed is not your mother tongue.
The best information channel on UA-cam. Rooting for you from Canada 🇨🇦
After discovering this channel I am converting my houseplants to pumice-based soil in self-watering pots. After researching pumice, I realized that Bonsai soil mixes are very similar. Being in the US I found a reputable, quality supplier - Bonsai Jack. (I have no affiliation, just want to share the results of my extensive research.)
Could be one of the most beneficial videos on plants on UA-cam!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing
Great and useful tips 🤩🥂🧚🏿♂️🧚🏿♂️🤗🤗🍇🍇🍇
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Excellent presentation of information!
Holy shit. I wish I discovered this channel years ago! You guys are so good!
This is good stuff. Thumbs up to the presenter making it so easy for newbies like me to understand. I only use pumice for my succulents. Can’t wait to try them on the regular houseplants.
Did you use self watering system for your succulents? OR pot with hole?
@@suriyavamsa8081 have fun, its expensive. i have about 30 plants and every season or two seasons repot, bonsai, etc. and its expensive for akadama and pumice, etc. a nice option is 50% oil dry clay or turface, 50% perlite, and maybe a little bit of organic soil mixed in that base
@@tomsmith2215 But why buy new pumice? It is reusable!
Green Thumbs up! 🤣🍀
@@suriyavamsa8081 I use leca and a net cup in kraky hydroponic for my string of pearls and it loves it. Fast growing big lusty green pearls in every string.
This is really clever!
I was surprised to see that we are using the soil as well as the pumice.
I like the idea of using a bit of cloth for pulling the water up
Ok, I am confused. In another video you said to remove ALL Of the soil from the roots but here you just take the plant with the soil and bury it in Pumice? Is it better to keep the soil in it?
Excellent presentation !!
OMG this is genius!!! I use pumice with my succulents only and I love it. But I had no idea about this method with regular house plants. Thank you so much! So happy I found your channel! ❤️
@thelovelique. How do you use pumice with succulents
How do you use it? The same way and does that include snake plants? Thank you
I mix it with soil like 80% pumice and 20% soil. That ratio can vary depending on a plant needs. Cheers!
Your videos are the most educational of all the plant accounts on UA-cam.
Learned so much today. Thank you.
Is it possible to remove the soil and plant only the roots in the pumice?
I love this! The microfiber trick is excellent! Going to definitely try this!
Very technical and very informative video 👍👍👍
Thank you for making such video
brilliant to use glass pots to show us how to properly plant in any container...thank you Swedish Plantguys
not so great actually as it seems. in glass pots you will quickly (1-3 months) get all your soil, or pumice for that matter, covered in green algae! Not pretty. I tried using glass pots, even invested in drilling bits to make draining holes, but had to give up just cos you can't, CAN NOT, stop green algae growing on light exposed and wet surfaces.
@@sergy5337
True
@@sergy5337 Good thing to know!! Even semi - opaque painted glass? How do you know it's not algae under covered pots? I bought clear pots but I put them in decorative opaque pots. That way I can pull them out and at least look at the root progress. Thank you!
Hello! What type of fertilizer am i going to use for pumice grown plants. Thanks. God bless.
Best and very informative as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I am watching your video again. I ordered my Pumice, it’s in and I plan to transplant tomorrow. Thank you for all of your good ideas
Could you please do a video on how to fertlize the plants while using Pumice. May be measuring undissolved minerals using EC meter.
Would like this also!
I appreciate your knowledge..thank you for starting this channel
Love from India . I have watched lots of videos about plant every where . Yours my top 3 favourites. Love you guys . Thanks a lot for all the important and honest information. ❤❤❤
Great video! What size is the pumice rock you use? Is it 1/8'', 3/16'', 3/8''?
in iran pumice is much cheaper than normal soil and now i'm so happy about it. thank u a lot .
Amazing
I will try it for sure
Thanks for sharing
Great video, I use pumice for bonsai, mixed with a small amount of akadama. It is a fantastic ‘soil’ media. The best in my opinion.
Thank you SO much!! Just found you and will be watching for more! You will be my "go to" for indoor plants!!
Best instructional video on using Pumice on growing healthy succulents, cactus, and plants! Subscribed to your channel. Now my Jade and aloe vera are so happy when I used your method of planting them! Thank you!!
I love your shared knowledge..thanks..
Thank you! Please have a video of how the pumice can be re-used. Thanks for sharing!
Fascinating! Thank you for your great informative videos! Subscribed!
Dear sir and informative video thank you for sharing your knowledge Father Harper
I really enjoyed the historical facet of this miracle product. Learning so much!! Thank you.
Thank you for this very useful information.
Hello, thank you for your informations. please would it be easy for you to tell the diference between pumice and volcanic perlite. thank you in advance..
Extremely informative. I thank you and my plants thank you 👍
excellent info. thanks.
Where can I purchase a small bag of the good stuff that you guys use?
You are my favourite plant channel ever. I am going to implement this method as per my next repot for sure.
Thanks for this greatly informative video!
Great information and really well presented. I’m using pumice now following your guidance. Thanks!
Very helpful video, especially about pumice. I definitely will try to repot my plants with this instead of soil. I hope it will work for my greens. Thank you so much for such a great sharing experience. All the best to you guys in your business. 😊
This is going to change how I transplant everything! I'm so glad I listened today before transplanting my new Dracena Massangeanna. Love this!
Hello Swedish Plantguys! Your videos are sooooo amazing, instructive, and interesting! It is awesome to watch them! I am a cacti and succulent collector and I use pumice mixed with the soil I use for my plants. Can 100% pumice be successfully used as a substrate for cacti and succulents? I would love to see a video about "All We Need to Know about Cacti and Succulents," done by you, Swedish Plantguys. Best wishes to all from Florida, USA.
I love your enthusiasm and knowledge. You are my go to for information
I have never heard of using this method before, thanks for enlightening me! I’m looking forward to taking my plants to the next level!!
Thanks for the tips. Now I know. I've learned a lot. I'm watching from the Philippines.
Absolutely fascinating I’m going to switch all my plants over to growing them this way. I have quite a few house plants that would do quite well this way.
In 1980’s mt saint helens blew her top. Plants came back flourishing in the volcanic ash. This was’t light weight like the volcanic rock, but it must have been mineral rich.
This is a very thorough video, I will be trying this pumice this summer!!! Thanks so much, Plant Guy!!
Is it also possible to remove the normal soil from a plant & just plant an plant into pure pumice?
Thank you!! It makes alot of sense. I am going to use Pumice instead of potting soil. It sounds like its a better idea and i wont have as many problems!! I learn so much from every video I have watched!! Thank you so much!! I truly appreciate it.
Great tutorial 👍👍
Hi very interesting would this work with orchids?
So do you need to add minerals or nutrients to the pumice because it is not soil? What to add?
Thank you very much this was excellent information and I will start use it
Hej Hej
Thank you from Alaska !!
Just discovered your channel.
Amazing and comforting 🕉️
Hello, this is amazing to teach with a glass container so we can see exactly how it’s supposed to be done 👍🏼✨👏🏼✨👏🏼✨👏🏼✨😃. Can I use this process in all indoors plants ??? Like ficus trees.
Thank you! I love your video. How do we fertilize in pumice? Pumice is pretty reasonable in the US. At least in my state (Texas). Can this be done with outdoor plants? My hibiscus are often root root because of overwatering , but it get soooo hot here. Thank you
Thank you for the lava rock info. I will try this on the tomatoes & other plants... (O-O)
So helpful. I just got two bags of pumice 😊😊my first time using it and I am excited 😆
Tack ! This is an Amazing Idea ! I am going to try it, I am having this issue now with my house plants and the soil compacting.
Thank you for this video! Appreciate you guys💪🏽🪴
What other types of plants does this system work for?
Excellent!! Very informative.
Thanks a lot very nice video.
Thank you very much for the great video. How to determine the correct nutrients or fertilizing for different plants.
So it can just be Soil 2.0? Better than regular potting soil in every way? For any plant or only certain ones?
Great info! love your channel.
This is so informative. Thank u so much.
Very informative
Very simple and informative
Excellent Video. Thanks
Incredible information!
Thank you!
Newbie to plants and using pumice. In the case of using 70% pumice 30%(CHR,vermicast, cocopeat) to outdoor plants with pots that have drainage, how do you check the moisture? How do you know you need to water your outdoor plants again? It would be a big help if you could answer my question. Thank you in advance! ❤️ More power to you guys!
Thanks.This channel is a gem.
Have you tried Pumice with tropical plants like Bougainvillea etc, which need full draining mix ?
I'm having a lot of trouble finding pumice in my area of Australia. I've a product called Charcoal Lava Pebbles and I'm wondering if this is alright to use instead of pumice. I'm loving all the information you are sharing as I've learnt so much. Thank you
Blessings! love LOVE love your knowledge! How would you plant and grow Tabebuia chrysotricha, Adenium obesum and the Hydrangea(endless summer)?
Thanks for your interesting video. Could you use this method with some orchids?
Thank you! I will transplant all my house plants with pumice!💕
Can you remove the soil and just plant the plant in the pumice?
Thank you! I bought an Awapuhi (Red Ginger) plant from Hawaii two years ago which has never blossomed. Today I repotted in pumice. I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Next is Plumeria!
Could you do the same with clay (LECA) instead of pumice? I believe this would be much cheaper....
for pumice , is the size of aggregates important ?
if we use like 3 mm , 6 mm, 10 mm etc . ?
It really is a very exciting topic🥰🙏🏻
Love these videos! Thank you so much. I'm going to use pumice from now on!!!
Fantastic information! Thank you so much.
Can you use this pumice the same way with orchids? Can you use it in place of soil or bark by itself? How does the pumice work with pots that have drainage holes? Do you still use the microfiber cloth? This was a fantastic video, I want to run out and repot my whole garden!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for fantastic advices ..Ilove them..
How full would you keep the water level
Thanks for this excellent explanation, guys!!!! I was wondering for year why I should use this stuff and not the usual, natural ;-) soil. Now I know it 😁🙈🤷♀️ Many, many thanks and greetings to Sweden!!!
I like your video i learned. Alot from you , hope you are video also about how to care Rubber plant.
Very interesting and most helpful! Thanks so much for this! ♥