Pon Vs Soil | Understanding the Pros and Cons of Lechuza Pon 🌱

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Pon Vs Soil | Understanding the Pros and Cons of Lechuza Pon 🌱

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Roots Ready

Күн бұрын

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@benoitrosset7400 Жыл бұрын

It is important to rinse the pon under water before using it for the first time to remove any dust. The pon is very useful to control fungus gnats even for plants in soil. Just put a few centimetres of pon on the surface of the plants.

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I find that a layer of pon on the top of other pots makes them look slightly better in my opinion.

@GenRN 10 ай бұрын

You could do this and top dress with any inorganic material that you like.

@shirleygonzalez4112 8 ай бұрын

@@RootsReadyman I was looking into pon and saw your video, when you mention the winter part and root rot that opened my eye and even scared me a bit, I live in Brooklyn, New York in a small apartment. And even though I have steam it also gets cold. So you gave me something to think about 🤦‍♀️🤔😂😂 god dammit!! I also seen people complain about MOLD because of PON…Hope maybe you can do a video on that subject!

@360revolucion8 4 ай бұрын

You can use terracotta cash pots/trays for the plants that are in pons so they don't sit it cold water too long. @@RootsReady

@hennesseyme9112 Ай бұрын

I don't wash it since it has fertilizer. Perhaps putting it in a strainer and shaking it yes. I only wash it if there is algae.

@madalenarodrigues2494 Жыл бұрын

I found that, in my environment, keeping the pon moist caused root rot so I use it like soil and let it dry between waterings… maybe this could be an option for you in the winter months... 🤔💚

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

How often do you find that you need to water yours?

@madalenarodrigues2494 Жыл бұрын

@@RootsReady it depends on the size of the pot and roots but on average I’d say 10-12 days

@peggybouillon9737 Жыл бұрын

For my heavier plants I have from the dollar store a bakers cooling rack and cat litter box that I bring to my plant and set the plant on the rack in the litter box for watering. Hoping this is helpful! 🌿

@julieoyundo Жыл бұрын

This is so smart! I'm copying this!

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@flippie8 5 ай бұрын

You are the first video I have found actually showing real pros and cons. I really really appreciate it and it finally answered whether or not pon would work for what I want set up wise. So thank you so much for the info!

@RootsReady 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ConnieP92 5 ай бұрын

A nice discussion of pros and cons...thank you 🫡 we are moving into autumn and winter months here in Sydney now and I have all my alocasia and calathea/maranta collection in pon as well as the rest of my plants in LECA semi-hydro set ups. And so I was grateful for this vid to remind me to put out my heat mats for them in a month or 2 if the temps drop well below 15C. Granted we don't get the freezing temperatures you do over there in winter but good to keep at the back of my mind nonetheless 👍🏼

@RootsReady 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan! I am glad this was helpful

@jessrolls 5 ай бұрын

Glad I’m not the only one that’s struggled with rot over winter because of pon

@RootsReady 5 ай бұрын

It has been quite the learning curve

@angelzie 10 ай бұрын

I found that my pon plants do well when I place leca at the bottom of the pot and then add pon on the top. I water up to the leca level and let the roots grow/reach down to the water. I experienced root rot when I filled the whole pot with pon. I now have to go on a replanting spree with some of my pon plants, but I enjoy planting in pon.

@RootsReady 10 ай бұрын

That is interesting and perhaps something I will try in the future. For me, I am going to treat them as regular plants during the winter so limit my chances of rot

@johnwarner291 5 ай бұрын

I do the same thing. Leca for the bottom inch or so that’s under water and pon for the rest. Works really well.

@hennesseyme9112 Ай бұрын

Some of my plants decline if I don't cover the entire roots with water. Isn't it strange how everyone has a different experience with the same substrate?

@ines4520 21 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the information, I am thinking of switching to semi-hydro for almost all my hoyas and I had doubts, I already apply the mixed method: put down and mix (coconut chips, charcoal, perlite and pine bark) and it is going well, I will choose that. greetings from Peru 🇵🇪

@RootsReady 16 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@erinvandermeide2730 7 ай бұрын

This is the best pros and cons Pon video I’ve seen and I’ve watched a lot. Thank you!

@RootsReady 7 ай бұрын

You're too kind! Thank you!

@msladyjune3285 Жыл бұрын

I used Pon ,the same ways you do. Works very well for me. Your plants are Gorgeous. Happy Planting 🪴

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@hennesseyme9112 2 ай бұрын

I put philodendron and monsteras in aroid mix and other plants in PON. I think of the conditions the plants like in nature and mimic it. You have to know which plants do better in what substrate. FYI if you put you Thai constellation in Pon, leave it in Pon. It does love PON and will give you crazy roots, but I killed my first TC when I moved it from PON to cocopeat mix after the roots went crazy in PON. I was told roots are weaker when grown in PON. When I moved it, the heavier cocopeat killed my plant. It started rotting in two days and nothing I did could save it. I now have a beautiful TC I put in a delicious aroid mix I got from Etsy. One day I will prop in PON and leave it there. Also I found that Fluval Stratum does wonders for rehabbing TC if it is not rotting but struggling to root.

@RootsReady 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I agree with you about the TC. When I bought mine, it arrived in PON however it was bone dry! I tried my best to acclimate it but it started to rot away. I was able to save it from a small stump by using moss then moving it into soil. So far it is doing very well and is producing some lovely leaves

@hennesseyme9112 Ай бұрын

@@RootsReady I may have seen that vid, but not sure. Once mine started rotting, that was it. If I purchase another and put it in PON, I will never remove it from PON. The one I have now is doing great in an aroid mix with all kinds of goodies.

@jacobdadow8720 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, I’ve been considering soil alternatives and this gave me some great insight into PON. Great video!

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@FoxzLady 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! So glad you put so much dedication into the cons! Reality check! Thanks a lot!

@RootsReady 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GenRN 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining that it is a small amount of water in the bottom. I thought it was full of water. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 I’ve been looking for exactly this question to be answered. 10 videos later I find you. Thank you!

@RootsReady 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment

@juliehollandblubookkeeping8027 Жыл бұрын

Great video for learning. I've never used pon or leca but have been tempted. Very informative from your experiences.

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@FXRG1013 11 ай бұрын

Love the video and info. Only criticism would be using an AirPod or a clip mic to your shirt as the video has a tunnel sound. Thanks for spending your time to teach these tips!

@RootsReady 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I hope my latest content is up to scratch. I am developing my setup slowly but surely

@luvinapples7655 Жыл бұрын

I'm considering using pon. Thanks for the video

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

I am glad it was helpful

@aineobaud1911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an excellent video! This mirrors much of what I’ve experienced with these two substrates. My cooler home temps during the Winter are definitely a deciding factor in what I choose to use.

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. I would suggest using a heat mat if your temperature drops too low, something I found out too late!

@OfficialJaNeyJohnson 2 ай бұрын

Love the content 🥰

@RootsReady 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that

@carmasplants 11 ай бұрын

Was debating on trying pon for my anthuriums this was very helpful and i feel you on the root rot 😂

@RootsReady 11 ай бұрын

I hope the video helped your to make a decision 😁

@carolstuff Жыл бұрын

Very helpful info. Thanks for sharing!

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@carlag7060 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!! Thank you

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-vm6mf7rv9u 7 ай бұрын

When i was still in Philippines we grow our Philodendrons and Anthuriums in ordinary garden soil we dig at the back of the house . We never heard of pons , volcanic rocks, perlite , coco chunk , moss etc etc and they grow huge and tall we put the pots near a big mango tree and the vines climbs up to the trunk and branches of trees , Tarzan could even swing on it from tree to tree .

@RootsReady 7 ай бұрын

I have seen some grow the same way in the Caribbean. I wish we had the climate to do the same

@wishingonthemoon1 Жыл бұрын

I’m planning to transfer all of my alocasias to pon this summer. I’m so over these thrips and fungus gnats. Tho I’ll miss my springtails 🥺 they’re so cute

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Pon will help to control gnatts however as thrips are not spil-based and use the foliage as part of their reproductive cycle, it will not affect them. If you enjoy springtails, you're in luck. They love Pon!

@ivanalennock6511 Жыл бұрын

I love pon for practical purposes, specially during holidays, how ever I will always prefer chunky and fluffy mix. I wonder do you ever let your pon dry out completely before you refill water reservoir? I am still not sure, and is not something that many people talk about. I noticed that my plants which are in pon actually prefer to have some moisture all the time

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I have had plants accidentally dry out before. Luckily it was a philodendron that bounced back quickly but it is not something I would recommend

@HBFREEWORLD 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. Can i mix Pon with other regular potting mix, instead of using Pon on its own please .

@RootsReady 4 ай бұрын

You can. I use it in my soil mixes all the time

@VeryKinkyCurl Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! I agree. Plants have different needs and ppl have different lifestyles choose what suits you and your green friends at then end. I am not against pon or soil, but they do have their pros and cons. I have a mixture of soil, aroid soilless and leca at the moment. I may use pon for my anthuriums.

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

Well said! I couldn't agree more.

@garyd395 2 ай бұрын

Just got a Burle Marx flame ,will you recommend PON?

@RootsReady 2 ай бұрын

Hi There, If you can maintain a warm environment during the winter then you should have success. I am not so lucky. My house gets very cold during the winter so I would personally grow most philodendrons in an airy soil mix.

@gorringeman 2 ай бұрын

I've just bought an Aralia from Ikea it says water sparingly, so I am a bit hesitant to put in into pon as it has constant access to water, what do you think? I tried chillies in Pon and they didn't do well, I know they don't like wet "Feet"

@RootsReady 2 ай бұрын

Hi There, I am afraid that I have never had an Aralia in my collection. From my research it seems to be quite a woody plant. In my experience, I have had less success growing similar plants in PON. I would not recommend PON

@leahpaulsen-austin5624 8 ай бұрын

Where I live the water is extremely hard and so there is a water softener. I have to purchase water to drink, and to water my indoor plants. It might make flushing the pon a bit difficult, or expensive. I could collect the water and use in the plants that are in soil still?

@RootsReady 6 ай бұрын

Yes you can. Have you tried using aquarium water softeners for your plants?

@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I’ve thought about trying Pon but I worry the water will get too cold in the winter. Is that a thing or problem or me over thinking?

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

I found that to be the case last year. I would recommend using a heat mat

@rafalz9275 10 ай бұрын

I’ve found that if i use pon and pot is siting in nutrient solution i always have root rot sooner or later, no matter winter or summer. I dont buy lechuza planters (or any so called selfwatering planters) because they just ugly😂 but they are safer for roots. so if i use pon i treat it as soil when it comes to watering. I allow only very little water to stay in a cauche pot or soucer and then the plant has a little bit of dry period (but i dont allow anthuriums to go bone dry!) .

@RootsReady 10 ай бұрын

Great Tips - Something I learned last winter. This year I will be treating as soil during the colder months

@rafalz9275 10 ай бұрын

Happy growing 🙌🏻

@ethelstevenslove3165 Жыл бұрын

I would like to try Pon but don't know how to do it......

@RootsReady Жыл бұрын

You would have to remove all the soil as best as you can. You would then have to replace the soil with pon and water it through. You can either water it like a normal house plant (only when dry) or leave a small reservoir and the pon will wick it up to the roots.

@tw9307 Жыл бұрын

Great video! How would you transfer plants that have been established in soil into pon? I’ve been pon curious for a while now but haven’t made the transition for 1) afraid I’ll damage the plant roots, and 2) think all the nutrient solution cocktails might be a little high maintenance

@benoitrosset7400 Жыл бұрын

The rule is to remove as much soil as possible from around the roots and not to let the pon dry out completely.

@madalenarodrigues2494 Жыл бұрын

Lechuza pon comes with a slow release fertiliser that lasts about 6 months. After that you can add some fresh one, there’s no need to use the nutrient solution ‘cocktails’ that are commonly used with leca / semi hydroponics. In fact, you could say this might be the easiest substrate when it comes to fertilising… (If you were to make your own pon you could also add slow release fertiliser)

@tw9307 Жыл бұрын

@@madalenarodrigues2494 I keep seeing people mixing different nutrient solutions. Which slow release fertilizer do you use? Right now I’ve been using immediate release MSU k-lite fertilizer which my plants seem to do well in.

@madalenarodrigues2494 Жыл бұрын

@@tw9307 Initially I used osmocote as that’s the type of fertiliser that comes with Lechuza pon but now I use a liquid fertiliser for everything. I’m currently using Growth Technology’s Formulex which was recommended by Lethius in one of his videos on this channel 💚