tree fern substrate: first impressions | i don't know what i'm doing lol + repot

tree fern substrate: first impressions | i don't know what i'm doing lol + repot | plant chores

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@michellearmstrong6732 5 күн бұрын

Kevin..just put holes in the bottom of your bag of perlite & run water thru it. The dust just goes to the bottom of the bag. I also do this with my charcoal bags..saves having black dust everywhere 😊

@christineroberts9780 6 күн бұрын

How did plants survive before all these products 😂

@samanthamarrs75 6 күн бұрын

I followed the Sydney plant guy and changed all my moss poles to tree fern fiber/moss mixes. So far they are super happy after 3 months. Leca Queen also recommended so I went all in. I’m seeing a big difference.

@heyamanda101 6 күн бұрын

I have been using tree fern for about 3 years now. I started using it to root my hoyas and then started using it with other amendments as a soiless aroid mix. I love it so much.

@Peggles83 6 күн бұрын

I've been using tree fern for 4-5 years, I'm from New Zealand and originally grew orchids before I started on all other plants. Yes you can use it on phals, all my phals ploychilos and phal types are in tree fern, bark and pumice mix...... actually pretty much all my orchids are unless they are in lecca. Don't overthink you mix to much, as long as it's airy it's fine. I put tree fern in pretty much all my mixes these days apart from my cacti. P.S you don't need to break up the fern chunks, they add structure which is good.

@Plantcrazelise 7 күн бұрын

Hi! Great that you're taking us with you on this journey, I love that! 😊 I haven't seen tree fern here in Norway yet. But I hope it'll come. Great video 🙌

@kevin. 7 күн бұрын

Aw thank you so much I’m hoping I like it! Omg norway 🇳🇴!

@Wubblyt 7 күн бұрын

I’ve seen it in online shops in the UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium. Maybe theres a shop within Europe that ships to Norway? 😊 (Also, sometimes pet shops sell the fernwood tree fern fibre as bedding)

@user-ek7kd3il5m 5 күн бұрын

Iam from Switzerland and bought some in Germany. Very expensive. For some reason here in Europe doesn't seem to be openly available. On the other hand we have Something like 10 different Lechuza Pon. I like the Orchi Pon. I think it already has some char in it.

@LeafyConversations 6 күн бұрын

The mychro should be put on the roots if you have the plant out and are going to pot it up. I just bought that too and will be using it in the water as well as Cal-Mag. I am with you to each his own on the way you want to build your mix. 😊

@LeafyConversations 6 күн бұрын

I use Molly’s Aroid Mix, Tree Fern Fiber and Bonsai Jack Gritty mix for my Anthuriums and Alocasia’s. So far it’s great!

@lisaanglim9588 6 күн бұрын

Alice uses tree fern fiber mixed with her potting mix,(whatever it is), to plant her anthuriums.

@kathrynyoung635 6 күн бұрын

I like to mix tree fern with moss in my poles. Makes a huge difference with moisture retention and ease of watering. Also great for propagations in plastic cups. I’ve never used in self watering planter situations, so looking forward to seeing your results

@rhodealexandre6583 6 күн бұрын

Hey Kevin, awesome video. You’re hilarious in a good way😊 thank you for posting

@soniacosgrove 6 күн бұрын

I cannot wait for your results!

@guywithaplant 6 күн бұрын

I was just literally watching NXC's video right before this 😃 I want to try tree fern too but they are so pricey. Just ordered a small pack to try out 😊

@amymarshall1829 6 күн бұрын

I'm picturing #8 perlite as a bag of ping-pong balls. haha. I bought two similar-sized bags of #4 a few months ago and I also think it's too big. I've been using it, but I'm going to buy #3 next time.

@ThatGirlShelbyy 6 күн бұрын

I see a lot of people doing tree fern fibre with soil/aroid mixes, and in with pon, even perlite, or stratum (I've only used it a couple of times in my moss poles (makes it easier to chop the moss first and then mix TFF into it) since I've seen multiple people recommending it in the last 6 months or so 😊 seems to be a good idea so far

@ThatGirlShelbyy 6 күн бұрын

You should see the size of the perlite that OptimizeOrganics (BC based 🇨🇦) sells! I order all of my amendments from them and their Jumbo Perlite is Huge!! I'd guess a #6 or maybe even #8 (I'm not familiar with the grading sizes, but compared to the #4 you have, it looks about half the size at least)

@hennesseyme9112 6 күн бұрын

You can mix it with PON, Fluval, or aroid mix. Since you only use two, mix it with the PON. I have mixed it with sphagnum for my poles, but it is too soon to tell if that works. I did use in mixed with fluval for my ginny node I have been fighting with for over a year and it is finally showing off. I also have an albo node sitting in fluval and fern and it looks like something is happening. I am not professional, but I would put some biochar, worm casting, compost mix for those Anthuriums so there is some holding on to some moisture around those roots.

@lisaplanty 6 күн бұрын

I just started using tree fern and my anthurium seem to love it.

@chinesefoodwarcraft 5 күн бұрын

Hahaha I bought the same bag and when I received it I noticed it wasn’t like the smaller bag I bought at first which said tropical substrate and the big bag said orchid. Seems like the tropical mix is more twiggy. With that being said I have some plants in just pure tree fern and just water them with superthrive, liquidirt and great white and they love it. I have some that are in a soil mix with tree fern fiber, perlite #3 and orchid bark and they grow just as fast the only difference is that I notice more spring tails in the soil mix which is pretty annoying. If I had to choose I would pick the soil mix with tree fern because there’s more nutrients in it and I feel comfortable on those lazy weeks to just water with tap water. But I’m still learning so I’m going to be watching your journey to see how I change up my next batch 💕

@smalltalkplant 7 күн бұрын

Tried my custom tree fern fibre mix last week, so 🤞🏻 for both of us 😄🌱

@kevin. 7 күн бұрын

Omg we’re on this journey togetherrrrr

@nxcplants 6 күн бұрын

Yess love the video Kevin!! Can’t wait to see how it goes for you. Thanks for the shoutout ❤

@Plantmudd 5 күн бұрын

I love your videos Kevin!! You make me laugh. I love this video in particular because I love hearing your thought process and love that you are not afraid to post videos of you trying new things and taking us along with you on this experiment. Thank you!

@Plantmudd 5 күн бұрын

Also not sure if this super red crystal cross is originally from wuhoo because if it is you are lucky to get one! I tried but they sold out fast. Excited to see the growth updates for this one

@hwyunshan 3 күн бұрын

I kept on laughing at those gigantic perlite pieces

@margaretmatthews9458 6 күн бұрын

This is soo exciting i cant wait to see results you made a very nice mix. Thank you for sharing this

@carolstuff 6 күн бұрын

Glad you’ve decided to try tree fern fiber. I’ve been using tree fern for a yr & I mix it with everything for any genus. Thanks for sharing Kevin & looking fwd to updates!

@growingmyserotonin 5 күн бұрын

Just purchased my first anthurium seedling from David! Antolakii ‘round’ x Michelle (Doc Block) ❤

@Wubblyt 7 күн бұрын

My Hoya love unmixed tree fern (I root in moss/perlite though since that has an almost perfect success rate for me, almost all of the Hoya cuttings that I tried to root in tree feen rotted, but the transplanted rooted cuttings took off quickly) Alocasias too, they make massive root systems in it (once they are adjusted) and the corms sprout easily Just a heads up for things to try 😊 I feel like mixing tree fern with potting soil/coir would only be useful if people usually let their soil dry out until it is hydrophobic and the tree fern would help in rehydrating it. If not for that reason I think it is a waste of the tree fern as the potting soil/coir would undo/clog up the air pockets. (If you scoop the perlite instead of pouring it theres less dust and no clouds)

@geraldineagredo2941 6 күн бұрын

I’m so excited that you’re sharing this journey with us! I haven’t done tree fern yet, it just feels like an expensive substrate but I want to so bad 😭 but I also want to try lechuza pon so let’s see what I go with first

@crystaltennisco1252 7 күн бұрын

I've started over the winter after trying to find a substrate in Northern BC. I don't have pon but I do a leca layer then my mix, tree fern, lava rock (winter non slip bag), perlite, vermiculite, stratum, and for the pole I add moss to the same mix. Learned so much since this obsession started from watching you videos ❤

@xcthemikexc 6 күн бұрын

Kevin! I’m excited I have a bag of tree fern on the way to see how my anthuriums do in it. And the first anthurium seedling I ever bought was from Pinoydendron, right here in New Jersey 😊

@gonatiedeman8933 6 күн бұрын

I recently moved most of my monsteras to tree fern fiber and it really has been such a game changer. I have exclusively used pon for the last 4 years but my roots were just rotting. But in tree fern, they have been growing so robust! My anthuriums are still in pon. I don’t get as much root rot with them

@lisaanglim9588 6 күн бұрын

I can’t wait to see how all these plants grow up in the tree fern fiber.

@Lyssa72 6 күн бұрын

You will not regret Silicia. I have used a couple brands and kinds and Impello Dune is my go to because it is a mono sicilic acid that is available as soon as you feed. My alocasia, Monsteras and my baby anthuriums love it. It helps against pests too.

@Plantlifewithnina 6 күн бұрын

Hello from Puerto Rico!! I find the tree fern fiber a game changer…live it!! I also do add earthworm castings!! I only use the stratum for my terrariums. Enjoy!! 🪴🪴🪴

@carolinebaines8735 7 күн бұрын

Hey Kevin, here is the mixture I've been using. I really like it so far. I put it together based on the Hoya mix a seller I love uses. She uses orchic bark and fine coco core but I like orchiata and TFF. 8 parts PON 1 part Charcoal 5 parts Orchiata 2 parts TFF 1 part fine Zeolite (just because I have it) I'm probably going to start using PON & Perlite at a 3 part to 1 part ratio as that's what I've been using for my regular PON plants. It stretches the PON. Also, when I run out of charcoal I'm going to eliminate it and see if there is any difference. I’d definitely recommend #3 Perlite as #4 is just too big IMNSHO. I've been having better luck transferring my plants into this mix in no drainage and/or self-watering straight from soil. I've only lost a couple of new Hoya and they weren't happy to start with so… I've put my Jose Bueno, a FLOBE and a couple other philos in it. I also put my BM flames in it. They're all loving it. The plan is to transfer all my Hoya into this mix - its going to take me awhile as I have a lot (way too many!) I've also started putting my Anthurium in it and they seem to love it! Mycos is a game changer. Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

@FlokieLooney 7 күн бұрын

Tree Fern 'Panels' are the BEST HANDS DOWN for growing Vining species in vivarium's. Its Epiphytes plants with Aerial Roots would be grabbing onto.

@AnaArcia-ob3yb 6 күн бұрын

I use tree fern mixed with pumice & SOMETIMES A littleee soil. But I genuinely don’t think it’s necessary, I do swear by GREAT WHITE !!❤️ my anthuriums will not stop growing

@marymiller5824 6 күн бұрын

This content came at the perfect time for me. I add orhiata which I absolutely love!!! I can’t wait for a follow up 🎉

@marymiller5824 6 күн бұрын

Also, that Aurea???! beautiful! My Aurea has reverted to ALL Yellow 😮But, it doesn’t brown at all unless it’s been over a year or so. it’s wild to me. No matter how much I water, or whatever mix it’s In the leaves are also Curley. I have no idea what it is at this point but to me it’s pretty cool ❤

@kevin. 6 күн бұрын

Omg I think you just cracked the code! That’s so interesting mine just melt 🤣🤣

@lisaanglim9588 7 күн бұрын

I use the number 4 perlite. It’s that size. I like it mixed in my potting mix.

@mickiteoxon 6 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, I do not recommend using tree fern for medium and pole. Tree ferns becoming extinct in nature and the most important factor of diverse ecosystem.

@lisaanglim9588 6 күн бұрын

I’ve heard springtails are good because they eat the other pests and lot the plants.

@hennesseyme9112 6 күн бұрын

If I ever saw one I would freak out. I have no idea what they look like but any crawling thing is an enemy LOL.

@Itsmeyoualreadykno 7 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness when you were pouring the perlite 😂😂 you make me laugh so much. Love tree fern for my anthurium seedlings, but as they get bigger? It just dries out so fast.

@Itsmeyoualreadykno 7 күн бұрын

Your making me want a burle marx flame now. I have been resisting 😂😂

@kevin. 6 күн бұрын

Hmmmm interesting about the drying out once they get older. Thanks! And for the bmf maybe wait for the price to drop or get it in a trade.

@maryperry5910 6 күн бұрын

I got mine in a tiny tissue culture. It's growing!

@MyLocksMyPlants 7 күн бұрын

ooooo I've been wanting to try tree fern hmmmm she's a pretty penny tho lol

@EverythingWithToshaK 6 күн бұрын

Right! Those bags were just $45-50 bucks less than a year ago😢 lol I’m so mad that I didn’t buy it then.

@MyLocksMyPlants 6 күн бұрын

@@EverythingWithToshaK EXACTLY!!!!

@ellysiaturnbull6795 7 күн бұрын

Dampen the tree fern as your mixing it! Otherwise the dust gets EVERYWHERE!!!! Especially up your nose

@kevin. 6 күн бұрын

Thank youuuu yeah I didn’t realize until after, all my surfaces were covered 😅 lesson learned

@lisaanglim9588 7 күн бұрын

Scoop perlite and treefern fiber rather than pour. Less particulate in the air. Less inhaled.

@marierejoiceinjesus3846 6 күн бұрын

The reason stratum works is because of the nutrients. It is too low to add anything significant in a mix. It also eventually turns to mud. Not airy at all.

@tim_meister 6 күн бұрын

just like spray the perlite with some water to stop the dust

@hannahschechter1018 7 күн бұрын

EXACTLY the perlite pouring technique I use😂 HAHAJAHAHHA

@kevin. 7 күн бұрын

LOLOLOLOL HILARIOUS 😂

@emoo2342 6 күн бұрын

I like the idea of tree fern, but has been a no for me and my NW Florida collection.A lot of people seem to love it, though.🤷🏾‍♀️ Just one of those things that largely depends on conditions.

@AmeliaMignonetteThermopolis 6 күн бұрын

Hello! Why doesn’t it work for you? It seems everyone’s advocating for tree fern now and while I love love love growing in pon for mature plants and stratum with perlite for seedlings, the noise is making me wonder lol. Would love to know why it didn’t work for your conditions so I can assess my conditions as well (and hopefully decide that it’s not for me too lol).