POTTING MIX - all you need to know to make an amazing substrate for your plants

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 The Aim
09:40 Ingredients
24:25 Mixes
37:45 Top Tips & Outro

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@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

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@tranquilitywithdd 11 ай бұрын

Is this offer still open???

@mx.khn_ Жыл бұрын

Love the bar-keeping intro, so creative! 😂❤

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

All those years of working as a bar tender finally came in handy haha :D

@Giaphaige Жыл бұрын

Yes! So fun, I loved the little syngonium garnish. Permanent intro maybe?? Lol

@leonardoplantardo1347 Жыл бұрын

More a Bark-eeping Intro haha

@sdh42 Жыл бұрын

Agreed - very clever!

@fatimahshaheen6493 Жыл бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy I want to tell you a bar tender 😊 please can u write for us what u mixing because you mix a lot THX

@Planty_Star 10 ай бұрын

the best part about this is that he was holding the scoop and still used his hands to grab each ingredient.

@sydneyplantguy 10 ай бұрын

habits :D

@crystalgridart3610 Жыл бұрын

I live in the south of England and have around 100 houseplants. After watching another video of yours about your aroid mixture, I repotted all of my plants. Almost all of them look tremendously better since. My Sansevieria seem to be on steroids since the repotting. My Calathea have never looked better. I had an issue with fungus gnats before the aroid mixture and now they are non existent in my home. Watering my plants is so quick and easy now, whereas before it felt like work. Everything is so much more organized and fun since discovering your channel just a few months ago. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it's been a real game changer for me.

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Omg that made my day!!! Thanks so much for your comment :) happy growing!! :)

@angelikastasiak2038 Ай бұрын

I love in east of England. Where do you recommend getting all the 'soil' from please?

@thatonedog819 3 ай бұрын

Lava rock is pretty available over here in the US because we often use it for landscaping and in grills too. If you look for plant stuff, it'll be more expensive to find, so look for landscaping lava rock. We also often use it as a biomedium for aquarium filters. Good bacteria loves to live on it- and it's cheaper than a lot of other biomediums like ceramic rings

@curvingfyre6810 12 күн бұрын

It's so common here, I found a HUGE bag of grilling lava rock in a thrift store of all places. Do keep in mind quality though, some of it is gonna be finer textured than others. For example, I also recently bought a bag of lava rock meant for piling into a decorative gas fireplace, and it was WAY heavier and less porous than the charcoal rock.

@Rougesang93 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I'm a chemist and I would like to make a small comment concerning one sentence you said in the beginning of the video. I hope this not rude and if it is, I apologize. You said it is important to have oxygen in the potting mix for the aeration. In this case, we're speaking about atmospheric oxygen (O2, which is made from two oxygen atoms bonded together, we should call it dioxigen to be rigorous). The oxygen atom in water (H2O) is bonded with the two hydrogen atoms and is not O2, so it is not available for plants and does not contribute to the aeration of water when you're rooting a cutting. I hope this comment is ok, I really like the very rational processes behind your plant care so I thought this information could interest you.

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying :) appreciate it :)

@sh42 Жыл бұрын

Love the video.. Just a little bit about oxygen in water.. Plants (and other aquatic life like fish) don't take away the oxygen from H2O molecules when they breathe it. Water can have dissolved oxygen gas in it, and this is what aquatic life breathes. Loose O2 molecules can stay suspended in water for very long periods of time, and can be an indicator for the suitability of water for aquatic life. Which is why water propagations need to have their water changed once a week, as the dissolved oxygen levels decrease. Often times, an aquarium air bubbler can circumvent this reduction, but it's still better to change the water instead to prevent algae build up. Hope this helps! :)

@laurenervin1404 Жыл бұрын

LMAO I'm definitely asking for a syngonium garnish next time I order a drink 😂❤

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

That should be standard at every aroid mix bar :P

@mintyvisje Жыл бұрын

I ran into the same issue when researching the whole activated/non-activated charcoal thing. I ended up buying a random bag of 100% charcoal meant for the BBQ (make sure it is not briquettes or something to that effect, just plain charcoal) and I smash it up into smaller chunks (outdoors and wearing a mask) and use it for my substrate mixes. I can add a larger amount of it this way as it is much more affordable, and so far my plants seem to like it (I've been using it for over a year).

@alexiasmith6120 Жыл бұрын

Can I use regular charcoal? Since I made a fire almost every day in my back porch and have plenty of charcoal

@sydneyplantguy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@charliblake8551 9 ай бұрын

@@alexiasmith6120so long as there is absolutely no accelerant at all. So if it started out as just (untreated)wood or if you purchased a bag of charcoal which specified it was made of only wood without accelerant, it’s perfectly fine to use. If it’s for indoor plants, I’d give it a little rinse first.:)

@rdred8693 6 ай бұрын

@@alexiasmith6120 You can use charcoal meant for aquariums

@gregorymorse7990 3 ай бұрын

You want to use natural lump charcoal, not the little formed briquettes.

@jayenneB Ай бұрын

Yup, another seminar. Comprehensive. Thanks

@ConnieP92 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jan...lotsa fun to watch. Apparently if you use a fire pit or fireplace in which you get charcoal from burnt wood you can use this as long as it doesn't have any organic matter or fats etc mixed into it. Emman (from Emman's Garden on KZfaq) does it all the time for her orchids and they thrive.

@kadinaator Жыл бұрын

I mainly use pine bark (mulch actually, huge 50L bag for 6 bucks), perlite and lava rock. For some harder to find ingredients I go to fish and reptile stores - aquarium and terrarium stuff is great.

@carolstuff Жыл бұрын

Great to see your updated aroid mix today as I’m ordering my monthly supplies from Amazon tomorrow. Thanks for sharing Jan!

@kimr4741 25 күн бұрын

i always learn so much! your a great teacher you make things easy to make and use.

@sydneyplantguy 25 күн бұрын

Thanks :)

@ashleyartus1193 11 ай бұрын

Genius. X Thank you. The most comprehensive information on the Internet.

@MrHammerstix 22 күн бұрын

Your plants are all so beautiful & now I know why. Gotta use your cocktail recipe!

@tessagozali8469 11 ай бұрын

I love this, thank you so much!! Very informative and structured really well. Definitely have learnt more from watching this, which made me think things in perspective about my plants and mixes. Luv it!

@Gigi4LLE Жыл бұрын

I am learning so much from your videos. I like that you make everything make sense to how plants work and what they need. I live in the states and l am just starting to get into paying better attention to my plants. I also love learning about all the different types of plants. Keep up the good work 😊😊😊😊😊

@Alypinkflower Ай бұрын

i really enjoy how u show each ingredients by hand as you talk and it show how each media works together. thnx so much for these tips!!!

@camerlengograziedio 15 сағат бұрын

Always informative like always.. and oh, you look great with an apron on. 👍🏼

@uchehasenpai727 Жыл бұрын

"Shaken, not stirred" 😂😂😂 I'm here for it!

@rareplaid Жыл бұрын

Jan, thank you so much for such an in depth video! I’m looooving the new space and enjoying “ hanging out” in your courtyard with you! ✨🪴✨

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jill :)

@plantguyorhan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the long, comprehensive video Jan! Your channel + SwedishPlantGuys is all anyone ever needs when it comes to plants! 😊

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@SSaaNNddYY77 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you! Quick draining chunky mix for most of my plants! I even used it in 2 baby ferns that needed some help with their root system and viola! They are doing beautifully! I end up watering them twice a week, but I love tending to them.

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Love it chunky !!!

@RawKnitter Жыл бұрын

Best intro! 🍸🌱❤ I appreciate your potting mix information and I want your outdoor potting station!

@Mellow.Sol999 Жыл бұрын

I love the creativity in this video! Like how you showed each potting amendment in reverse every time you would talk about it. Definitely leveling up the content!👏🏽

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@angieyaeger2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking everything down like you did; great info!

@beckypackqualls2745 Жыл бұрын

This is a very important video! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and I’d say every newbie with plants needs this video!

@sydneyplantguy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@heidijohnson-hills5250 Жыл бұрын

I just made my very first moss pole yesterday. It was so fun. Thank you

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Happy planting :)

@ashleighdaniel4178 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!! Love it 😍

@kellypearsall4540 11 ай бұрын

OMG!!! Seriously the BEST video! Thank you for being so thorough and also for being so EXTRA!!!

@sydneyplantguy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@justinamontgomery2618 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan :).... Your plants are looking so stunning.....those roots are just as amazing.....Looking forward to a mix video again....I have all my seperate ingredients so this will give me the motivation to mix and start some long needed repots! Thanks for all your hard work...your channel always brings so much joy :)

@sydneyplantguy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@torquess454 11 ай бұрын

Watching you inspired me to make my own potting area and have my different substrates in bins, it’s SO CONVENIENT. But my deck is a mess, had to buy another broom 🧹

@susanfelicissimo7028 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I really can benefit from it.

@lynette365247 Жыл бұрын

This is great, you explained everything so well so I learned so much. I'm a little bit obsessed right now with making my own aroid mix. A very good excuse to be playing in the dirt.🌋🏖🌅🌱

@johnbeck3499 10 ай бұрын

Love your little Scoop trick!!!!! Very good info. Tks.

@catp.6182 Жыл бұрын

sending love from the States...I learn so much from you and you get credit for every moss pole I make and grow my Airoids on...I created 20ish over our long New England winter and it kept me sane!...thanks a million for sharing your hobby and learning experiences!...x

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) happy growing !!

@morweenaphillips-smith4568 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video. I enjoyed every moment. So easy to understand. Looking forward to more tutorials.

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@AnonymousAmyMakes 8 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2206">36:46</a> absolutely heavenly! I need all of my plants to drain this way!! Beautiful! I have a lot of smaller pots. For example 4", 6" and some 8" pots of basic pothos and Philodendrons. I seem to get root rot frequently. It's been better but still not as great as I'd like. I'm hoping that I can use some of the information in this video to help my plants be happy and healthy. 😊

@Gkrissy Жыл бұрын

I found this video super helpful. The info for the mix of smaller plants will help me with my smaller syngoniums. I also realized I was using too much of a chunky aroid mix for my alocasia purple sword.

@missskellington3924 Жыл бұрын

So, I know nothing about how charcoal effects plants, but I have a fishpond and I can tell you what it does for them! Charcoal is activated by adding it to salted water, which aerates the stone to literally release air bubbles when it’s saturated by water again. Non-activated means it’s unsalted and therefore, not aerated. When added to the water, it absorbs impurities and co2 and converts it to oxygen, so we add it to the final chamber of our pond filter. It helps keep the algae down and the nitrates from being too high, and in florida that’s a necessity. I’m assuming it also releases oxygen to your plants when you water, however I’m not sure of the benefits of it if it’s inactivated, beyond maybe the nitrate absorption.

@sydneyplantguy 11 ай бұрын

That makes a lot of sense !! Cheers :)

@joanpifer6464 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! This was a good on one, very helpful !! Appreciate the share ☺️

@MarcoRuschkowski Ай бұрын

The see through pot was a great visual aid

@dark.and.planty Жыл бұрын

Amazing video!!! Thanks!

@kellyv77 9 ай бұрын

Love this video! Thank you for being so detailed and specific!

@sydneyplantguy 9 ай бұрын

Cheers :)

@xKeri129 Жыл бұрын

i love potting mix videos ❤

@Lukegames197 Жыл бұрын

Love your video’s there amazing and love how realistic with it you are

@michelleconrey4171 Жыл бұрын

I loved this. Thanks for innovative new content that helps us grow better!😊

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@marambula Жыл бұрын

Haha the styling and theme of the intro and your presentation is growing as successfully and beautifully as the plants. The content and information is 10/10 too but dang you did it in style!

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@humbleservant9313 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent and professional tutorial Jan! I have learned so much from you! The only Alocasias I have right now are Frydeks. Thanks to you and your chunky mix tips, all 3 Frydeks are thriving! Mine never went dormant during winter and all are sporting at least 6-7 huge leaves each with constant new leaves still coming. No signs of older leaves dying off. My goal is FRYDEK TREES...no 3 leaf Frydeks in this house. Thank you! ❤🙌🌳

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Amazing !! So glad so hear you’re getting good results :)

@makeupbynitaya Жыл бұрын

This video is what we needed!! Great video idea! Super informative super fun & super engaging!

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@joanasilva8567 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!

@jackiepurvis5049 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I didn't think about the pests, molds, etc, that might be coming in with bagged soil. I have been adding a bunch into it, but I'm still using it as a base. I'll move everyone over to a custom mix in the coming months. ❤ Canada

@gerg-dv8mq Жыл бұрын

so helpful!!!! thank you

@web64van Жыл бұрын

Hello from Denmark. Really enjoy watching your videos...🙂

@donnaerickson613 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@user-mf7jh5ol8s 9 ай бұрын

Great, thanks for all the info ❤

@kirstybsmith2459 Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful and inspiring!

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

@uhaneokalanijames8029 Жыл бұрын

very informative, thank you!!

@scottdiedrichphotography525 9 ай бұрын

Hello from Buffalo, New York , really great information as is in all of your videos, big fann of you and AJ's. Thank you for making these great videos to help me in my plant journey. God bless Scott

@antonenero Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information ❤❤❤!😊good to see you again take care sending love 😘🥰🌱🌿🪴🪴🪴

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@KathyGallagher01 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video very informative as always. The tree fern fibre is a game changer for me, I am rooting, and growing Hoya in it, as well as some rather expensive ( expensive for me) seedling Anthuriums they 💚 it the roots are amazing and grow so quickly!

@Lim_ 3 ай бұрын

Solid vid mate, thanks!

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@TONNO1973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

@Naomi-kc7pd Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it :)

@tanderson9115 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, already have a list on order, I can hear my plants giving a “sigh” of relief to get out of the soggy soil mix❤

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Happy growing :)

@ericaeschenbacher4921 Жыл бұрын

🌱🥂💚 I would be a regular at your " plant bar" 😹 Great set up you have organized there. Thanks again for the esthetic, informative, easy to follow video!😻

@shanelpaige2152 Жыл бұрын

I love it!

@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Shaken not stirred

@MyLocksMyPlants Жыл бұрын

this is amazing!!! 💚

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

@DuneGlam Жыл бұрын

the intro is just soo cool! the shaker and wine glass haha

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@Jryanist Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks

@rockkinroll1 Жыл бұрын

Love this informative video it makes me wanna try other things besides soil

@user-xp8yt7ds4v Жыл бұрын

Hi great informative video and nice done - definitely enjoy watching you having fun with the process. I recommend using fern fiber for propagation - i have been doing all my propagation in fern fiber with close to 100% success (including tip cuttings- I notice you have problems with these) - I use straight fern fiber on a heat mat in high humidity - would be fine without the heat (just a bit slower) but humidity impt - so maybe in the cabinet. Much easier as no messy frequent water changes.

@Killersushiofficial 4 ай бұрын

LOVE YOUR VIDS & TIPS! You are so so awesome!!!♥️♥️♥️

@sydneyplantguy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) happy growing

@Killersushiofficial 4 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy THANK YOU SM!:)

@d-boy3423 3 ай бұрын

sooo good and soooo helpful!

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@sylviagutierrez7676 Жыл бұрын

A great way to give these tips,like the gardening apron👍 💚🌱☘️🌵💚

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

@phoenixschreyl6092 Ай бұрын

Watching your your video helped me to understand and learn more with mixing, drainage and oxygen to my indoor plants as a starter. Thank you much love from PNG😍❤

@sydneyplantguy Ай бұрын

Happy growing :)

@lindacazan6266 9 ай бұрын

So many great tips ,

@aylaloup-lestatJun Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vidéo 🌿💚🇫🇷🙏

@hopewhitaker2446 Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear how your poles with tree fern fiber are going, after you have had time to observe the pros and cons, of course!

@internalizegestao 6 ай бұрын

Adorei! ❤ Vou procurar os ingredientes aqui no Brasil, espero encontrar a maioria. A dica do final, para não usar terra foi sensacional também. Obrigada por compartilhar seu conhecimento 😊

@Bing78494 Жыл бұрын

Good 👍 information.thank you

@simplelife275 Жыл бұрын

Jan....🥰💖 WHAT A BRILLIANT VIDEO!.👍.. I LOVE IT!!..😍💞.. For a new plant Lover ( like me..😊. I'm hoping to be a better one!..💓💚 ), this Video is soo Inspiring!!..🤗.. I really enjoy watching this Video because..Your Intro is so LOVELY!..😍.. and because..not only You shared your Experiences and Experiments but You also Explained all of the infos/ tips of Aroid Mix in a sequential Understanding!.. It's GREAT!!..👍😍.. ( I'd say, this Video will influence all of us to Understanding ( Loving ) our own Plants much more!!.😊💞. Happy Growing!!..💚🤗 ). I really APPRECIATE this video!.. You are GENIUS!!..🥰.. Jan...😊 Thank you soo much for sharing this Inspiring Video!. ( I like the COLOUR and the TEXTURE of your Burle Marx Variegata leaves!.😍..). Your Plants are so GORGEOUS!.🥰.. WELL DONE!!. A NICE BOND!!..😀💞💓💐🌈🌸🥰💚🤗👍...

@Yoliplanting Жыл бұрын

Jan loved the video and since getting in the US GT Foliage solution my plants are looking so much better. I’ve been mixing lately pon, tree fern and perlite to very good success but I do want to try the orchiata. Love your set up💚

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@noramalpica788 9 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from you thank you love your videos

@sydneyplantguy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@ClaiCesar 9 ай бұрын

Your video is very educational. In glad my ingredients are not very far from yours. I reside in a tropical island. We may have similar conditions. I use chuncky pearlite, charcoal, coco chips, vermiculite and peat mix for my potting mix. I use the smaller perlite for smaller plants. I just change the ratio depending on the type of plant im potting. Oh and I also sometimes use those round brown rocks that looks like LECA.. i think it is LECA but its called Orchid Rocks here...

@VeryKinkyCurl Жыл бұрын

Informative and thorough video. Thanks. The intro was 🔥💚😂

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@nursingplants493 Жыл бұрын

Potting mix❤❤

@susanwhite1641 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@sydneyplantguy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630 Жыл бұрын

I use lightweight expanded clay Pebbles more as a soil amendment than I do as a growing medium. I do find them as well as perlite as a rooting medium quite helpful because then I can just add them to a chunky growing mediums

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea :)

@traceygrant2280 Ай бұрын

Just came across you online when researching the best potting mix for Anthurium . Wow... Thank you. ❤🙏

@sydneyplantguy Ай бұрын

Happy growing :)

@justindavis2292 2 ай бұрын

I really didn't expect to watch the whole thing but here I am at the end. Very helpful though thank you!

@sydneyplantguy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@lisaeger3960 Ай бұрын

Thank you, that was really enjoyable to watch and very informative. I will definitely be making my own potting mix in the future, I always have problems with potting mix which is in large bags from the store.

@sydneyplantguy Ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@juliehollandblubookkeeping8027 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, one of your best. Love to see you supergluing the bark into bigger pieces. Did make me laugh.

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Haha !! Thanks :)!

@user-mx8ff6lb9m Жыл бұрын

great film. Thank you :))

@sydneyplantguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@hindi4521 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Everything made sense. I have been killing my plants and it breaks my heart. Glad I stayed till end. I buy premium potting mixes from bunnings and you are right been getting gnats and root rot.