I mix it into my Top Soil, That I use in my large Planting Pots, For my Basil, Peppers, Parsley etc along with Organic Fertiliser also, Great stuff for my Plants etc Thanks for sharing etc.
Thank you for a straight forward video without any weird tangents or lots of cuts. You just got a new subscriber. I've been wondering what to do with all the clay soil I have here in Houston. Now i know where to start. Thanks again.
@@epicgardening Do you know what SIZE Perlite is best for African Violets? Sorry for posting a question on a three year old video, but I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere else.
Thanks, amigo. I just bought the humongous 3.5 cubic feet (112 quarts) bag of perlite of Amazon. Awesome price compared to other stuff. I have lots of clay soil around my house and I am planting weeping willow cuttings so I need it for that and for my flower beds. This stuff rocks.
I am putting in a new succulent plot on top of existing spotting soil with perlite some potting mix food and succulent potting mix love yiur videos wish me in Luck . It’s in full sun in lockdown town lol sunny Melbourne. Thanks for videos such a big help for a beginner gardener
I bought 3 bags of medium perlite with 4 cubic feet per bag today for $15.75 per bag. May be more than I need but I am building several new garden beds over the winter and renewing several large planters in the spring.
Thank you so much for sharing and very well explained, I should have used that in my cutting's because they didn't catch, grow 😪, I will try it next time. God bless you and your family 🙏
well... it's now 2021, more than four years after this video was made. i just wanted to offer a pat on the back for your wealth of knowledge. it's very very rare these days to see any information video, blog, vlog or whatever whereby the video doesn't have a small edit point every 30 seconds or more. you've delivered nearly five minutes of video in one take without endless ummms and ahhhhs and that is very very impressive. you clearly know your stuff.
@@Lloyd_Will it's a sign of insecurity - although nothing wrong with that. when you're in command of those stutterings it's a reflection that you're relaxed and in complete command of your situation. you don't often get to heap that kind of praise on someone because you don't often see it. it's clearly visible in the above video.
Hey man I love the channel. You have helped me a lot. How would I add this to my soil. I keep hearing and am trying to apply the now till, no dig method. So what should I do to get this variation?
Very nice video! This year is my first growing season, i'm growing some pepper varieties and a few different kinds of lettuce in a suburban area, where there is not much space. Im really excited for the videos to come! Greetings from Germany!
Oh, and also, could you please do some more videos about growing mushrooms? Because i'm really interested in that, since i can't grow all year and need something to grow in the winter indoors with little power requierments.
Is there a way to add it in to a pot that I have already mixed? I have already planted and I don't want to have to replant and stress my plant. Thanks 😊
Hi Kevin, How do I propagate basil or rosemary in perlite? Is it better than vermiculite? Should I use a combination? Should I use one of these and potting soil? If so, how much of each? Also, can you show the ratio of perlite, vermiculite and potting soil for a container garden of herbs? You seem to be one of the most reliable sources of accurate information on urban gardening. I must have watched about hundreds already and yours are by far one of the best.
You're always say point to point information no other extra talk. You're awesome. My question is: Can i use it in NFT system with the mixture of coco coir or i should use this mixture only only for germination. Right now i am using only coco peat for both in germination and NFT. But plants are dying.
These are my favorite gardening videos bc they're succinct while still being extremely informative...& this has nothing to do with the favorite-ness or helpfulness but god damn I've been watching these for awhile & I just gotta say it: this guy is ridiculously attractive like wtf how dare you HAHAHAHA like come ON.
I use it to mark the seeded spots in the garden keeps me from losing the row or doubling up, it maybe confused seed stealing birds some make them eat perlite instead of seeds.
You just got a new subscriber! Thank you very much. I'm new to plants, I have a few and like to take care of them, however I know I could do it better by using perlite/vermiculita. Do you recommend mixing perlite and soil when it comes to Aloe Vera or Snake plants? And if so, do you just mix half and half? Thank you!
what I’m understand is that this thing can be used to improve soil aeration and porosity. My question why we don’t just add more sandy soil ? As it can give similar effect.
You asked for suggestions regarding topics. How about DE? I am starting my vegetable garden in SoCal and spent a boatload on herbs and tomatoes for containers on my balcony. The last thing I want is for my investment to be eaten by pests. Is DE safe to use on my vegetable and herb garden? If it kills bed bugs, do I really want to put this stuff in the soil? Hoping you can answer this so I don't have to spend hours watching stupid gardening videos to weed out one with accurate info. Counting on you, Kevin!
Thank you! great video. I'm new to pot gardening and am interested in eventually growing herbs and foods right. Just was given desert rose plants. Do you have any information on best planting mix for DR? . You mentioned rooting hormone, which would you recommend? Also you mentioned Black Gold "one" of your favorite. Is there Organic Perlite? which would you recommend. Really helpful to know your recommendations of brands and why. Thank you!
I like Clonex for rooting hormone, or take root if you prefer dried powder. perlite is an inorganic compound, so it doesn't really matter which you buy, the only thing that matters is the size (coarse, medium, fine)
Couldn't you have added gypsum instead to the soil to break it apart organically and also it wouldn't blow away like perlite will? or float to the top?
How I wish I’d seen this video 24 hours ago, I’ve just repotted my citrus trees using vermiculite, thinking it would improve drainage and aerate the soil. Would you suggest i repot them again using perlite?
How deep would you bury the perlite on established fruit trees? I have several almond and apricot trees on heavy clay soil and want to improve the soil structure.
Perlite is light weight and white colour, another one name is oil absorb (light weight and white colour), they’re the same things? I have both in home, but I don’t know they ‘re interchangeable or not?
Hello from Australia/Perth, I usually buy standard potting mix in bulk from the local soil supplier however my it holds too much moisture which isn't good for my succulents. Due to local availability and feasibility( I also sell plants here and there), I was considering using pavers sand(coarse stuff) which I can also get in bulk plus perlite ( can only get 100 liter bags) plus the standard potting mix I already get at a 1:1:1 ratio. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this please? As well, what would be the ideal ratio for ground ( I can get garden soil/landscape mix in bulk too) application rather than potting? Thanks in advance.
I just purchased a bag of container soil, and, inside found small yellow beads. When pressed they popped like a live bug. What are they and is the dirt dangerous to my plants?
I tried to watch your video, is it still there? It shows up on your video for perlite an older one. However some one or some thing cuts in and dubs out the sound after the sound comes in for a short momunt it never really says anything. Do you have to pay UA-cam to use their works? Is you do you should contact them about these who are interupting it as people will just not listen anymore.
A bit late to the party, but I've got an inquiry. I have an issue of having a very heavy clay soil in my land. I'm looking for ways to improve it, so that I can grow a variety of crops. Would adding perlite to the clay be a viable solution? To elaborate, I've done some manual soil testing, and there is very little sand in the soil here. The clay content is heavy, anywhere between 70% to 90% or more. I have a lot of perlite on hand, but I'm unsure whether mixing it with such a heavy clay soil will react poorly, in ways that might not be beneficial to the plants.
clay soil is acidic, therefore add basic materials like ash, lime among others and you will improve the soil condition. When lime is added to acidic ph soil, the ions become neutral releasing the important minerals in the soil for root absorption.
I absolutely hate perlite haha. It just all floats to the top of my pots and turns that funky yellow/orange. I know it's useful, and I still use mixes with high perlite, but I'm thinking of switching to pumice because I can't stand the floating perlite.
Hey, I stumbled across your video while trying to look for an alternative for perlite. Where I live It goes off the shelves faster than I can get it. Im wondering would you say styrofoam works as a good alternative for perlite? I can’t seem to find much about it maybe I’m not looking up the right terms..
I'm not Finna keep buying all this different stuff next them bags gone take over my aptment Lol I can't keep up my lord I don't have no house let know a basement ...
No. Styrofoam floats on water and is hydrophobic. Perlite is hydrofylic in nature. Also, Perlite is a stone/natural product. Styrofoam is a kind of plastic, man made of petroleum oil.
While talking to evil Shivanand I am 50% sure that I foretold that the words "Plants are friends " will be printed on a T-Shirt with 5 plants on it as shown at 0:49. Now I am 100% sure that I foretold it when they said they can turn anyone against me and asked me "Who are my friends?" Then I said plants are my friends. I also said that Jesus is my friend. Bible says Isaiah 41:1-20 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 11 “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. 12 Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them.
I mix it into my Top Soil, That I use in my large Planting Pots, For my Basil, Peppers, Parsley etc along with Organic Fertiliser also, Great stuff for my Plants etc Thanks for sharing etc.
Thank you for a straight forward video without any weird tangents or lots of cuts. You just got a new subscriber.
I've been wondering what to do with all the clay soil I have here in Houston. Now i know where to start. Thanks again.
You're welcome! For clay soil, it's also very important to add in compost so make sure you add a liberal amount to loosen it up
@@epicgardening Do you know what SIZE Perlite is best for African Violets? Sorry for posting a question on a three year old video, but I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere else.
Thanks for clearing the different between them and the use of these in the garden.
Great idea for the cuttings, thank you for sharing. I'll be doing this with all of my Pothos cuttings and any other ones from now on.😌
really good vocal delivery and fabulous explanation
Thanks, amigo. I just bought the humongous 3.5 cubic feet (112 quarts) bag of perlite of Amazon. Awesome price compared to other stuff. I have lots of clay soil around my house and I am planting weeping willow cuttings so I need it for that and for my flower beds. This stuff rocks.
I am putting in a new succulent plot on top of existing spotting soil with perlite some potting mix food and succulent potting mix love yiur videos wish me in Luck . It’s in full sun in lockdown town lol sunny Melbourne. Thanks for videos such a big help for a beginner gardener
Love using perlite for my succulents.
Thank you for the information about Perlite, very helpful.
Thank you for this video! Great help👍 God bless you and your family!
I bought 3 bags of medium perlite with 4 cubic feet per bag today for $15.75 per bag. May be more than I need but I am building several new garden beds over the winter and renewing several large planters in the spring.
Well, I know what I'm getting the kids for Christmas this year. Thanks for the tip!
You bet!
Do you hate them?💀💀💀🗿
🤣
Thank you so much for sharing and very well explained, I should have used that in my cutting's because they didn't catch, grow 😪, I will try it next time. God bless you and your family 🙏
Thanks for the best info about perlite...keep it up bro!..
No problem!
As always, excellent information. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
well... it's now 2021, more than four years after this video was made. i just wanted to offer a pat on the back for your wealth of knowledge. it's very very rare these days to see any information video, blog, vlog or whatever whereby the video doesn't have a small edit point every 30 seconds or more. you've delivered nearly five minutes of video in one take without endless ummms and ahhhhs and that is very very impressive. you clearly know your stuff.
@@Lloyd_Will it's a sign of insecurity - although nothing wrong with that. when you're in command of those stutterings it's a reflection that you're relaxed and in complete command of your situation. you don't often get to heap that kind of praise on someone because you don't often see it. it's clearly visible in the above video.
Great information ! Now I know I must add this to my clay soil, thank you so much for sharing 😉
Do it and let me know how it goes!
Thanks for sharing.
very good explination
Hey man I love the channel. You have helped me a lot. How would I add this to my soil. I keep hearing and am trying to apply the now till, no dig method. So what should I do to get this variation?
Very nice video! This year is my first growing season, i'm growing some pepper varieties and a few different kinds of lettuce in a suburban area, where there is not much space. Im really excited for the videos to come!
Greetings from Germany!
Oh, and also, could you please do some more videos about growing mushrooms? Because i'm really interested in that, since i can't grow all year and need something to grow in the winter indoors with little power requierments.
I will do my best to get some mushroom stuff up soon!
Epic Gardening Thank you very much! You're awesome!
Good information thanks
Thank you
great lesson, yet again! 😍
Is there a way to add it in to a pot that I have already mixed? I have already planted and I don't want to have to replant and stress my plant. Thanks 😊
tnx
Hi Kevin, How do I propagate basil or rosemary in perlite? Is it better than vermiculite? Should I use a combination? Should I use one of these and potting soil? If so, how much of each? Also, can you show the ratio of perlite, vermiculite and potting soil for a container garden of herbs? You seem to be one of the most reliable sources of accurate information on urban gardening. I must have watched about hundreds already and yours are by far one of the best.
Use vermiculite if anything although I've never needed that or perlite to propagate anything, nor hormones.
You're always say point to point information no other extra talk. You're awesome.
My question is:
Can i use it in NFT system with the mixture of coco coir or i should use this mixture only only for germination.
Right now i am using only coco peat for both in germination and NFT. But plants are dying.
peat/perlite is a great germ mixture, but if plants are dying my suspicion would be too much latent moisture causing conditions for damping off, etc.
Can I used as a decorative top layer? Can hurt the plant if I use a significant amount for decoration?
Would you suggest using perlite in an aeroponic cloner?
These are my favorite gardening videos bc they're succinct while still being extremely informative...& this has nothing to do with the favorite-ness or helpfulness but god damn I've been watching these for awhile & I just gotta say it: this guy is ridiculously attractive like wtf how dare you HAHAHAHA like come ON.
What about the uses for the different size Perlite (course, medium etc)?
what about making blend between clay and sandy soild to fix water retention would that promote water retention and aeration for roots ?
this is also great for succulents
since it's light and doesn't retain water, perlite is great for perverting root rot
I use it to mark the seeded spots in the garden keeps me from losing the row or doubling up, it maybe confused seed stealing birds some make them eat perlite instead of seeds.
Can I use sand as a substitute for perlite to increase soil drainage&airation?
So with a raise bed can i add to the top without having to re-do my bed?
You just got a new subscriber! Thank you very much. I'm new to plants, I have a few and like to take care of them, however I know I could do it better by using perlite/vermiculita. Do you recommend mixing perlite and soil when it comes to Aloe Vera or Snake plants? And if so, do you just mix half and half? Thank you!
You want your perlite to be about 20% of your mixture for just about anything minus succulents
It's great video..now I know what is perlite for😅 I'm new member here..I'm syella from Malaysia❤️thumb up👍
Hi syella
kevin I'm starting to do gardening in containers and pots, it looks to me that I buy thermolite, instead of perlite...it is ok to use it?
Can you use perlite over the top of soil to protect against bugs
Thanks for putting together this video. If I already potted my plants, is there some way you'd suggest for adding in the perlite after the fact?
Add perlite when repotting
what I’m understand is that this thing can be used to improve soil aeration and porosity. My question why we don’t just add more sandy soil ? As it can give similar effect.
Sand can help, but it doesn't add much aeration as the particles are so small. You should add a bit of perlite in even if you add some sand.
Can we use chopped thermacole in place of Perlite ?
What if nothing is growing in my clay soil, can I just water this in our have to till up clay and mix this in?
You asked for suggestions regarding topics. How about DE? I am starting my vegetable garden in SoCal and spent a boatload on herbs and tomatoes for containers on my balcony. The last thing I want is for my investment to be eaten by pests. Is DE safe to use on my vegetable and herb garden? If it kills bed bugs, do I really want to put this stuff in the soil? Hoping you can answer this so I don't have to spend hours watching stupid gardening videos to weed out one with accurate info. Counting on you, Kevin!
Can we add perlite to succulent? If yes, how much?
Sir can I use perlite ore granual used in foundary in my potting mix for lemon and vegetables growing in pot..
Yes you can
Thank you! great video. I'm new to pot gardening and am interested in eventually growing herbs and foods right. Just was given desert rose plants. Do you have any information on best planting mix for DR? . You mentioned rooting hormone, which would you recommend? Also you mentioned Black Gold "one" of your favorite. Is there Organic Perlite? which would you recommend. Really helpful to know your recommendations of brands and why. Thank you!
I like Clonex for rooting hormone, or take root if you prefer dried powder. perlite is an inorganic compound, so it doesn't really matter which you buy, the only thing that matters is the size (coarse, medium, fine)
Thank you. This really helped understand how and why to use Perlite
Couldn't you have added gypsum instead to the soil to break it apart organically and also it wouldn't blow away like perlite will? or float to the top?
Thank you, I thought it was for water retention!
Can I use perlite in my ground soil?
I need demonstration bro
How I wish I’d seen this video 24 hours ago, I’ve just repotted my citrus trees using vermiculite, thinking it would improve drainage and aerate the soil. Would you suggest i repot them again using perlite?
is your tree still ok
This happened to me too...I just hand mixed the perlite into the soil by hand. Worked great!
Can we use in jute bags? How?
How many bags perlite I need d to mix into 1 yard soil?
How many times I will use it
Great video but how much are you suppose to use? Do you mix it into potting soil?
Yes, it can also be used as soil for succulents
How deep would you bury the perlite on established fruit trees? I have several almond and apricot trees on heavy clay soil and want to improve the soil structure.
Before Id add perlite, I'd add a healthy dose of compost
@@epicgardening Yeah I already tossed some worm castings. My trees appear to like it :D .... so perlite can be left at top soil?
Those you have are not large enough. I can’t find larger perlite unless I buy Orchid mix!
Perlite is light weight and white colour, another one name is oil absorb (light weight and white colour), they’re the same things? I have both in home, but I don’t know they ‘re interchangeable or not?
I don't think those are the same
Where i can buy that perlite
This may be a dumb question but can you use perlite as a top soil dressing for succulents? I’m looking for a good, attractive top dressing.
Yup! People do that often, though pumice is used more frequently as it's slightly heavier
Epic Gardening thanks for getting back to me!
Thank you! Do you have any advice for soil with high clay content?
Perlite ;) - seriously, it will add aeration to your soil without changing the pH much.
Epic Gardening Sorry, I ment anything else* But I will try adding a bag! thank you
You can also add builder's sand or gypsum!
Ah! thank you so much
Wow, Man, you look like Mexican, Italian and Middle East at the same time. Amazing!
Hello from Australia/Perth, I usually buy standard potting mix in bulk from the local soil supplier however my it holds too much moisture which isn't good for my succulents. Due to local availability and feasibility( I also sell plants here and there), I was considering using pavers sand(coarse stuff) which I can also get in bulk plus perlite ( can only get 100 liter bags) plus the standard potting mix I already get at a 1:1:1 ratio. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this please? As well, what would be the ideal ratio for ground ( I can get garden soil/landscape mix in bulk too) application rather than potting? Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking of using vermiculite for an orchard garden to keep the soil moist do u think its good?
I just purchased a bag of container soil, and, inside found small yellow beads. When pressed they popped like a live bug. What are they and is the dirt dangerous to my plants?
Ruth Hogberg the small beads are slow release fertilizer
I know this video is old, but can anyone tell me what SIZE Perlite is best for African Violets?
I tried to watch your video, is it still there? It shows up on your video for perlite an older one. However some one or some thing cuts in and dubs out the sound after the sound comes in for a short momunt it never really says anything. Do you have to pay UA-cam to use their works? Is you do you should contact them about these who are interupting it as people will just not listen anymore.
Might be a silly question. Can Styrofoam be used instead of perlite in mixture to grow cactus? Thanks
I wouldn't do it personally, but if it's ornamental it shouldn't be that big of a deal...you might find it to be too lightweight though.
Styrofoam is plastic and will pollute.
A bit late to the party, but I've got an inquiry.
I have an issue of having a very heavy clay soil in my land. I'm looking for ways to improve it, so that I can grow a variety of crops. Would adding perlite to the clay be a viable solution?
To elaborate, I've done some manual soil testing, and there is very little sand in the soil here. The clay content is heavy, anywhere between 70% to 90% or more. I have a lot of perlite on hand, but I'm unsure whether mixing it with such a heavy clay soil will react poorly, in ways that might not be beneficial to the plants.
clay soil is acidic, therefore add basic materials like ash, lime among others and you will improve the soil condition. When lime is added to acidic ph soil, the ions become neutral releasing the important minerals in the soil for root absorption.
Gypsum improves clay soil.
I absolutely hate perlite haha. It just all floats to the top of my pots and turns that funky yellow/orange. I know it's useful, and I still use mixes with high perlite, but I'm thinking of switching to pumice because I can't stand the floating perlite.
I've considered the same, actually getting my hands on some pumice soon to test.
@@epicgardening I'm excited to hear what you think!
I call it polystyrene beads as it look like them
Can we use Styrofoam grains instead of perlite?? Does it lighten the pot? Is it harmful? Kindly answer plz
Definitely no where near the same thing
Hey, I stumbled across your video while trying to look for an alternative for perlite. Where I live It goes off the shelves faster than I can get it. Im wondering would you say styrofoam works as a good alternative for perlite? I can’t seem to find much about it maybe I’m not looking up the right terms..
I use it to drain water if my pots are to wet
Nice vid,will perlite upset ph levels
Im growing some feminized auto power plant 4 of em.. Can i add it straight away like for seedlings or is it for older plants?
Perlite works well to lighten up almost any growing medium, not too dependent on where plant is in life-cycle!
Epic Gardening Ok cheers 👍
Is miracle grow perlite
Hope perlite is also used in forge building? I mean fire bricks
@Epic Gardening,more like Styrofoam bits than popcorn in my opinion,first time using it this year?.
Is perlite dangerous for worms? 🤷🏻♀️
So.. Does perlite have nutrients in it??
No
😲👍
i liked the beginning, but it didn't stay on topic!
I'm not Finna keep buying all this different stuff next them bags gone take over my aptment Lol I can't keep up my lord I don't have no house let know a basement ...
Haha hey do what you can!
Great video. I thought it was plastic. 😏
Me who went to town for vermiculite today and purchased pearlite today thinking yah this is it. Oops
How to make perlite??
You can't really make it on your own, it's formed with a pretty heat intensive process :(
Epic Gardening ths for fast reply.
Lester Belmonte Its made from melted down volcanic rock.... Good luck making your own! 😂
Damn. 😂
Lester Belmonte hahaha 👍😎
You look like John Krasinski
Yo... Luis Suarez..
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To me it kind of looks like MSG
Vermiculite... for when there's no styrofoam cups to run over with your lawn mower.
can i scrap Styrofoam instead? looks feels like perlite
No. Styrofoam floats on water and is hydrophobic. Perlite is hydrofylic in nature. Also, Perlite is a stone/natural product. Styrofoam is a kind of plastic, man made of petroleum oil.
While talking to evil Shivanand I am 50% sure that I foretold that the words "Plants are friends " will be printed on a T-Shirt with 5 plants on it as shown at 0:49. Now I am 100% sure that I foretold it when they said they can turn anyone against me and asked me "Who are my friends?" Then I said plants are my friends. I also said that Jesus is my friend. Bible says
Isaiah 41:1-20
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
11 “All who rage against you
will surely be ashamed and disgraced;
those who oppose you
will be as nothing and perish.
12 Though you search for your enemies,
you will not find them.
Nathaniel Peter Why write that?
bonkers
So handsome!
9 dollars cheap 😂😂
It's A LOT of perlite
Brother I.will send you mone
Brother if you send me perlite we can't find it srilanka
Perlite not worth the risk of harming your life. Stay away dust is extremely hazardous
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