Fun video 😁 Just so you know, there isn't a nutrient breakdown on stratum because it's compressed volcanic soil/ash. Because it's naturally occurring, they'd have to test every batch to get a breakdown, which companies are not trying to do, lol. It does have added bacteria as a soil conditioner. It's a really awesome substrate! The Bio Stratum is exactly the same stuff but much smaller. It's more of a powder. The smaller size allows for use in aquariums for baby shrimp to hide in. They are tiny. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share your journey! It was a lot of fun 😊 Take care 🌺

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙌🥰 that was super helpful!

@T4Tracy2

8 ай бұрын

​@@planttherapiiwhere did you find that black bottom clear cover prop box?? I can't find one that big, it's a must have! Thank you

With stratum, I’ve been told to buy the regular kind (the one that you used). I’ve been rooting propagations and acclimating tissue culture in stratum and it’s been awesome. I have a 100% success rate with my tissue culture acclimations so far! Mostly Thai Constellations and other aroids. I consider stratum to be substrate gold! ❤

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Thats amazing!! Thank you for sharing with us!! 🥰

Really liked this video....thank u for recommending it!💚💚💚

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

I've also had excellent luck with alocasia babies in stratum!

I am so glad you made this video on Alocasia! My favorite plant variety by far. I have a drafty old house in eastern Colorado, but we just purchased a green house (4x8) for indoors after watching your video. Come spring we plan on purchasing a bunch of different Alocasia, either crom's or starters so this video was just what we needed.

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! OoO that's so exciting! Are you going to wait for spring to start growing plants in your green house or get it started now??

@unplannedplantyhood

Жыл бұрын

@@planttherapii Couldn't wait lol It's been up and in use for a couple weeks now. We call it the hospital as we have a few plants that needed so extra attention also we got some starters in there like Pathos, Peace lily, Red Ivy and Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera, and more Aloe Vera hahaha (My wife uses it on her skin nightly and loves it). Going to see how well all that holds up over winter then go for the Alocasia crom's/starters next spring.

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Haha I was hoping you set it up already! I totally would have too, can't make us wait!! I love using mine for plants in extra need of help too. It's the one area I know I can have regulated temp and humidity

You are absolutely adorable! I just got some fluval stratum and mystery corms to do a homeschool project with my kids :)

@planttherapii

10 ай бұрын

That's such a great project for kids! I hope they grow beautifully for you guys!

I grow hoya cuttings in Fluval. They root up so fast and stay hydrated. Love it.

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I've been too scared to chop and prop any of my hoya. Have you had any luck propping leafless 'stem' cuttings?

@zandrawostel3765

Жыл бұрын

@@planttherapii I'm trying it right now. It had already started rooting when it dropped all of it's leaves. I'll let you know what happens.

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Yess please do!!

What begonia is that?? It’s beautiful!! and thank you for the info!

Stratum is awesome! It’s low in nitrogen but is very beneficial for many plants 🖤

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

What plants have you grown in it?? I'm wanting to try others but I'm a little nervous lol

@natashaoreilly7072

Жыл бұрын

@@planttherapii I have used it for corms and wetsticks. I grew a verrucosum in it too! I don’t plant in it as I prefer pon because it’s reusable (stratum can be quite messy and breaks down easily and is expensive) but I have many friends who use it and they grow all kinds of plants in it! Anthuriums, monsteras, philodendron, you name it! Stratum is in my plant drawer for my babies 🥰🥰 I try to use it sparingly 💚 Great video!!

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks girl!!

@natashaoreilly7072

Жыл бұрын

@@planttherapii 💚🤍🌱

This is such a big help! Did you happen to try out the bio stratum? I got it by accident and wasn't sure if it would be too much fertilizer/nutrients released from the bio one, did it end up working better?

@planttherapii

Ай бұрын

I don't think I did try that. That's awesome it worked well for you!

As soon as you said your name was Madison, I knew I belonged here.

@planttherapii

3 ай бұрын

🙌🏼 yes you do!!

do you keep them in stratum indefinitely or switch to a substrate?

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

So far I've been switching plants out of the stratum after I start seeing new growth and tons of new roots!

How do you prevent fungus in your prop box?

@planttherapii

11 ай бұрын

I don't usually have issues with gnats in my prop boxes but if I did, I'd try using mosquito bits!

I can’t find fluval only for plants seems mostly on Amazon is aquarium What type did u use

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

It's the same stuff! I think I have the link for the one I ordered in the video description!

How much water do you add to the containers with stratum?

@planttherapii

Жыл бұрын

Just enough to wet everything without soaking it! I hope that helps!!