How to use Lechuza Pon? | Watering | Transition | Types of Plants | Plant Tour | Pros & Cons
I wanted to create a video on my experience with Lechuza Pon since a looooooong time ago. However, there are so many content I'd like to share. Hence, it pushes me back to finalise all of the information I know and consolidate them in 1 video.
In this video, I have shared with you everything I know about Lechuza Pon. In the past 9 months, I have converted 99% of my houseplants to Lechuza Pon and I only have good things to say about it. As an user of Lechuza Pon, me myself has researched on lots of practical information on how to use Pon. Some of the questions weren't able to be found on KZread and Google. Hence, I have included all of them in this video. In order to let you understand WHAT you should do with Lechuza Pon, I tried to explain each element WHY I use it certain way. Hence, hopefully your questions can be deduced by yourself (provided that all of our environment and conditions are different).
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
01:26 How did I find Lechuza Pon
03:22 WHAT is Lechuza Pon?
03:36 What plants WANT?
08:12 TYPE of plants do well in Lechuza Pon
09:40 Plant TOUR - Lechuza Pon Edition
16:06 HOW to use Pon?
16:30 (1) Transition: Soil to Pon
19:55 (2) How to WATER?
20:14 (2.1) Pon as soil substrate
22:05 (2.2) Water Reservoir
26:01 (3) How to PREPARE Pon?
27:49 (4) Propagation medium?
29:09 (5) Pon = Reusable?
30:11 Pros & Cons
38:54 Outro
#lechuza #lechuzapon #semihydro
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Wow experience is a great teacher. I don’t think anyone here had ever explained as clearly as you have. You should have more subscribers. Good video! Keep it up.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
This is very kind of you, Reg! 🙋🏻♀️This means a lot to me and keeps me motivated to make more videos 🌱 As many of you have been asking about my Lechuza planters and hanging pots, I am making Lechuza “part 2” currently and will release it in late June. Hope you’d like that one too 🤗
This was very helpful, I am swapping plants over to pon with self-watering containers and was unaware I needed to top water for the first few months. This saved me a ton of heartbreak, thank you!
@amylokers4942
10 ай бұрын
I'm about to try pon for the first time and transfer plants from soil to pon. I'm so glad I found this video. She probably has saved me a lot of heartbreak 💔 and 💰! Thank you so much for making this video! ❤️
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
I’m glad this helps! Hope you had great success with Lechuza Pon 😊
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad this is helpful for you as well 🤗🌱
@lindabezet3139
2 ай бұрын
I didn’t know about the watering either. About 3 weeks ago I transferred about 3 plants and only watered from the top for the first time. They seem to be ok but I will now start watering from the top till the roots reach the water. Fantastic information throughout entire video. I’ll be stalking her utube channel. lol
@JacquelineJax
Ай бұрын
is a touch of hydrogen peroxide a good idea to increase oxygen in roots
Very good video, thanks. I don't get why there are so few views. I came across so many awful videos with many more views before I found this one.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and supporting my video 🙋🏻♀️ glad you find the video helpful😊
Great video! Thank you for creating such a thorough pon resource!
Thank you for taking the time to create this video! It is very helpful. 😊
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Glad my video helps!😊🌸
That was so educational! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge! 😀
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🤗🌱
Thank you so much for this video. You have answered all my questions about using Pon.
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad my video helps, Patricia! 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been looking everywhere for more information on lechuza pon. You answered all of my questions 😊
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!🤗
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ve been researching over the weekend but I have many questions left unanswered. You’ve addressed all of it in your video.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Your comment means a lot to me, Sherlane😊 I’m glad you find my video helpful🙋🏻♀️
The absolute best video on pon transfer. Honestly. The best. Thank you ❤
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🌸🌱🤗
This video made me subscribe!!! I love how you described PON ❤️❤️ I’m so interested in using it
Hi Fonnie! First time here, WOW! I truly learned a lot from your Vid!!!! Sorry to hear you've been sick with Covid😞 glad you are on the Mend😊 You are AWESOME! Informative! Without the Flash and dropping the F-bomb. Thank you Fonniie💚
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Lynda😊 I’m fully recovered now☺️ glad you find the video helpful🙋🏻♀️
Just got my Lechuza-Pon in the mail and this was very informative.💚🌿
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
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This is best lechuza pon video on KZread! Thanks for all the info😊
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🤗💚
Excellent video. Thank you. I'm just learning. You answered so many questions . Great
@tfyfonnie
8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!😊🌱
I am so happy I found your links Fonnie. Love your way of teaching, I sure will look for this Lechiza pon. I will try with propagation first. You have lovely high ceilings, and awesome light through your windows.
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Julie☺️ I can’t wait for spring to come🌸🌱 love the morning light 💖
Everything we need to know about pon in one video........thank you so much
This video came out at just the right time for me! I'm ordering my first ever lechuza planter
@carolinasv525
2 жыл бұрын
I just made my very first batch of pon and I’m so excited!! But had to stop myself to do a bit more research on which plants to transition from soil to pon… super helpful video, thank you Fonnie!! Excited to see more of ups content 🤗
I created a very nice DIY Pon blend at home, but experience sure is key for these things, and I can already tell your videos are going to enlighten me further! Thank you! And all of your plants look great…! 😊
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Great work on the diy Pon!😀 it’s expensive and difficult for me to find all the Pon elements in where I live. But great that you manage to find yours 😊 and glad my video is helpful!🌱
Thank you soooo much for sharing this info about pon! This helps me very much! ✌🏼💚🪴
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!😊 I’m glad my video helped 🙋🏻♀️
So glad I found you! I have my alocasias, calatheas, and anthuriums in pon already. Thinking about switching my huge maidenhair fern. Thank you, thank you!!!!
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
My ferns love the Lechuza Pon 😊 hope it’s the same to yours 😀
Excellent review!!! Thank you.
Loved, loved watching your video! It was so informative and so well explained! Thank you!😊💚
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😀😊
Such an awesome video, very informative and great examples and variety of pon conversions. So helpful, thank you ❤😊
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊🌱
This was suuuuper useful!! Thank you!! Been looking for this information and couldn’t find!! Thanks again! Great video :)
@tfyfonnie
5 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed my video 🤗🌱
I have been looking at some youtube videos about lechuza pon, I would love to put some of my plants in pon, this is an extremely well made video. thank you so much. Good luck with the channel, I have subscribed.
this is an excellent video! Exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’ve been so deeply considering switching my plants over. Thank you for all of the information. I hope your plants of continue to thrive. 🥰
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lizzy 😊 I’m glad you find the video helpful 🌱
you are an amazing content creator. I could sit and listen to your voice all day. you're doing great.
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind compliments 😊
Many thanks, you've made things much clearer for me as the whole home plant growing thing is a completely new venture for me. Great video👍🏻
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Paul! I’m glad you find my video helpful 😀🌸🌱
I am new to pon and this has been the most informative video I’ve watched. I am so glad you made it because now I feel much more comfortable switching my Hoyas over to Pon. Thanks so much for making this.❤
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
I’m very glad that you find my video helpful 🤗💚
It was hard to find info about Pon! Thank you so much! I am from Mes Zealand. I have been wanting to learn more about Pon and your video was so helpful and informative. Not many people know much about Pon. I’m excited to transition my plants from soil to Pon for the same reason as you 😊
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Aimee🙋🏻♀️ do lemme know if you have any specific questions and we can discuss 🤗🌱
Love it 😍
Thank you so much! I went searching everywhere. Even on Lechuza’s own website for a good month and you had the BEST information. Im glad on my purchases now and this answers questions that I had on plants I just transitioned…. Thanks again!!!
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad my video helps!😊🌱 which plants did you transitioned? 😀
Great video to get us started! We’re ordering our Lechuza Pon and containers tonight. Thanks from S. Georgia 😊
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Glad you find it helpful, Gary!😀
Thank you so much for a great and very educational video!! I learned ALOT! 🥰🥰
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you find my videos helpful, Camilla 🌸🌱
This is a very needed video. Thank you. I just saw some posts by people that were upset about this substrate because they lost plants. They could have watched this video!
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad you found my video useful!🤗 I tried to include content I was trying to find while learning more about Pon☺️
Very good detailing video I come across! Thank you for sharing!
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Apsaranni☺️
Amazingly complete video. No questions left unexpressed and the basis of your answers was clearly laid out. Thank you so very much.
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️💚
This is the video I needed! Thank you ❤
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🤗
Excellent video Miss Tang. Very informative video, I learned a lot. Thank you.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Evlyne 😊 Lechuza guide part 2 video is coming up this week. Stay tuned if you’re interested!😀🪴
Thanks for sharing the wealth of information on this new soil alternative
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad you like the video ☺️🌱
Very useful information, thank you!!
Thank you. You are very sweet and you did a great job explaining how to use pon.
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad this is helpful for you 😊
This is an excellent video! Thank you!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Andrew!😊
So informative and helpful!! Thank you for this video 🫶🏻
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video 😊
great video, thank you for sharing your experience
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Glad to you enjoyed the video🌸🌱
Love this video, very informative and educates us as well. Tq, keep up the good work.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Hanny! Lemme know if you have specific questions 😊
Great info. I collect what I consider simple….Hoyas, succulents, sansevieria etc. My biggest struggle is small leaf Hoya…and dischidia. Im going to wade in given all this sharing of your knowledge. Thank you!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Glad you find my video helpful😊 lemme know if you have specific questions on small leaf Hoyas 🌱
Great job
Great video Fonnie. I have all my plants in Pon and I’ve also successfully grown from seed in Pon 😊
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That’s a great thing to know 🌱😀 Which plant did you plant in seeds?
@LindaEnfield
2 жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie I’ve only tried chilli plants from seed so far but they germinated quickly and grew into very strong plants…. And the chillis are 😘 Forgot to say before that I’ve also grown many cuttings in Pon too, I do add Canna Rhizotonic to encourage root growth.
Very informative. Thank you. God bless.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you🌱🌸
Hi Fonnie I’ve Just Discovered You’re Channel And I Love How In Depth You Done On This Product Thank You & Hello From Australia 💕🤍💕
@tfyfonnie
8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🌱 glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
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This is so thorough. The best explanation in each topic. Bravo! We appreciate it a lot!!! I haven’t watch this video before because I wasn’t considering lechuza pon before. But now I do and I’ve watched many videos since last night and just finished watching your video this morning and I’m telling you this is the BOMB!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Alva! 😊 I’m glad you found my content helpful! You can also lemme know if you have specific questions😄
@mariaacosta1029
Жыл бұрын
How often you have to water a plant with lechuza pon?
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
@@mariaacosta1029 it depends on the light condition, the volume of lechuza pon, size of root ball, together with the size of water reservoir. How large is your pot and size of plant?
I'm so glad I've found your chanel!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you🌸🍀
Loved this video. Very helpful
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you🌸🌱
Btw, that’s a good point about Pon as a soil substitute vs. for semi-hydro (with a reservoir); so many people you’ll see, online, will ask “how do you grow succulents in semi-hydro?” …and I’m not including Hoyas in that, as they’re more of a tropical ‘succulent’ plant, some less than others, but none are quite close enough to surviving with benign neglect, in my experience. They need water and adequate conditions. I have learned that there is one thing with succulents in semi-hydro… …you CANNOT have a reservoir for succulents! And definitely no reservoir for a cactus!! I know some people claim to have success with it, but I’d imagine it only works with certain species, preferably under STRONG lights (or outdoors). More water means more sunlight will be needed, just as a plant baking in full sun will need irrigating more often. To successfully grow succulents in semi-hydro, you have to re-think whatever you currently know about semi-hydro, LECA, etc. This is where Pon comes in for me. It is more beneficial than LECA for succulent plants. The irony is that succulents and cacti will form roots at any chance they can, even if a cutting is laying out on a table! Most people who have them know this. If you lay a cactus cutting on the ground, it will immediately start feeling the ground and eventually, you won’t be able to lift it as it’s rooted. They’re some of the easiest plants to get to root. They’ll even root in plain LECA, but over time, it’s not substantial enough. And a reservoir would be certain death to the plant eventually, as they can’t have constant, steady wet feet. Pon is the perfect option for succulents as you can ‘adjust’ or tweak the typical semi-hydro method for them, such as give certain species more water than others. But having a water and nutrient reservoir isn’t as needed (if at all) with Pon because it’s a smaller particle, but still properly ventilated. It’s negligibly less aerated than LECA-though not in a bad way! Pon is still significantly more aerated compared to soil! Aeration (or a lack thereof) is a killer of succulents, and many non-succulent plants, as well. Water won’t evaporate fast enough before the plant absorbs it, in soil, and that’s simply not an issue in Pon! Anyway, just had that realization! Thanks again!
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the detailed sharing!! I don’t have any succulents in my collection and it’s great that you’ve shared your experience 🤗🌱
Fantastic video. You are awesome.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
I got my answer regarding when/in which season to transfer plants to pon. Spring! Well, I transferred many of my plants recently -June and even yesterday, July 2nd- and so far, so good! 🤞🙏🤞 Thank you for this informative, detailed tutorial.
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
I’m glad this is helpful ☺️🌱💚
Fonnie, I’m enjoying your content very much! You’ve got a soft, bright, calming presence. Sub’d 💜
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment, Jason! Glad you enjoyed the content 🌱
I am making the switch from soil to pon for the first time. Your video was so detailed and concise, I found it very helpful. The main reason for the switch, my Hoya's growth has stunted. I feel pretty positive that the pon will change this.Thank you for all this wonderful information. New subscriber! 💚
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🤗🌱
I just came across this video. I was wondering what all the fuss was about in relation to pon. This video was very helpful in explaining how to use it and its benefits!
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad you find this helpful 😊
Thanks for the tips and lesson. I just started with my DIY PON. I live in Maryland, U.S. and I repotted 2 hoyas knowing it was not Spring and one started to decline rapidly. The other not so much. Anyhow, I think you provided a lot of valuable information that I will direct people to your video. Thanks again!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment! I am editing a Q&A video with questions I’ve collected from my subscribers 😊 there may be information you’d find helpful! Do lemme know if you have specific questions though 🌱
@planttherapy1860
Жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie Thanks for letting me know! I love your channel!
You are such an amazing Hoya you-tuber, you deserve way more views
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Awww~~☺️ thank you for your kind words😊
I rarely comment video, but this one is a must see! I have a handful of plant in pon already and probably have watched half of the KZread content about PON but your video is easily top 3 must see. Clear explanation and experiences! I watched it on 1.5x because I have adhd and you talk a little too slow for me, but I think that way everyone can enjoy your videos at their own paces! I subscribed for more 👍🏻
@tfyfonnie
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment😊 I’m glad you find the video helpful!!🌱
This was super helpful!
@tfyfonnie
8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it😊🌱
How have I not come across you? Shame. I am ah struck by the amount of information you gave in this video. I appreciate that you get to the point and just dive in. Absolutely one of the most informative videos I’ve ever seen on plants. I subscribed and can’t wait to binge watch your videos. Thanks you for not assuming we’re idiots and explaining the facts clearly, properly, and organized. Super impressive. I hope someone is paying you a lot because you’ve divulged amount of info that others would take six months to explain. Way to go girl!
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words🤗💚 I am so glad that the way I explained are helpful for you all 🌱
great comprehensive video. Gonna make the convert to pon soon!
@xjimmyleungx
2 жыл бұрын
please share more about fertilising plants in pons. Also the kind of containers you've tried and worked best (i noticed most of yours are self watering ones - some of them pretty expensive ones lol)
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
@@xjimmyleungx You can use fertilizer that is used for semi-hydroponic/ hydroponic. Essentially, you want a fertilizer that can be used in a water reservoir condition. Since Pon is inorganic and I always reuse my Pon from boiling it, my Pon does not have fertilizer element. Hence, I fertilize my plants through the WHOLE year. So far I haven't spotted any fertilizer damages and most of my plants continue to grow during Autumn and Winter 🌿 I switched all of my larger pots to Lechuza planters since that is the best option I have experienced. I use the ones that has a separate inner container within the outer pot. Water roots grow so much faster in these pots than similar DIY set up. The design is very elegant and I LOVE the glossy white finishing😊 For most of my hoyas, I DIY the similar set up, since the plant size is much smaller (6-8cm pots + clear beer cups as reservoir).
@xjimmyleungx
2 жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie thank you. keep making great content!
Beautiful plants 💗
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🌱💚
Very helpful! Thank you ❤
@tfyfonnie
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!:)
Thank you for this video!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Shirley 😊
Recently been transferring plants from soil to leca. I was curious. Google brought you to me first. Excellent. Nothing else to say except SUBSCRIBED 🌱❤️🌱❤️🌱 THANK YOU FONNIE
@aviabad
Жыл бұрын
Off to your next on this Playlist 🌱❤️🌱
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Avi😊 you can also check out the tutorial playlist where I’ve include how to use Lechuza Pon with examples🌱
Fantastic video. Transitioning . You answered so many questions. The only question I have is the vessels. So many different ones out there. Heard some lean yowards root tot. I ve also heavily invested in orchid pots and cache pots. Wondering if I can use these at all.
Thank you have learned a lot from your video. I have the pon at home but was afraid to use it.
@tfyfonnie
11 ай бұрын
I’m glad my videos help!😊
The reason you have to remove all soil is not because the roots dont get water. Its because lechuza is airy and even if its evenly wet the roots get oxygen. Soil is too dense and if its wet all the time roots just rot in it. So in short if you keep your lechuza wet, the leftover soil will be soaking and rot the roots
@Markus_St.
8 ай бұрын
So what? By the time the old roots have rotten, there will be new ones already
Just found you now :-). I make my own because a big bag of it is $180 AUD. (They do have a reservoir, but I do find one part of the pot/pon to water through. So I don’t get any potential mould). Same for Leca. I don’t add slow release to my DIY mix but every now, and then when I fill up the reservoir, I add Growth technology foliage focus
Thank you for making this video it’s very informative! I was wondering what fertilizer do you like to use with pon?
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Evelina😊 I use Liquid Gold Leaf 🍀
Thank you so much for such a thorough video!! Helps us who want to start transferring our babies to pon! I would love to know how you made the planters that you showed us when you were sitting and doing the majority of your talking. You showed the variegated hoya (I missed the name), and the pot with the plant and pon was clear, like an orchid pot, then you had the clear part with the water, and then it looked like you had a white pot that you cut the bottom off of to cover it, but could still see the water reservoir at the bottom. I’d love for you to explain that, or even do a video about that?? Thank you so much for your great video!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I think you’ve found the DIY pot set up video for the answers 😄 you can also check out my latest Hoya cuttings 101 video for more useful setup explaining water reservoir usage 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4N1yduJpqWxnLA.html
This is the most informative video about lechuza pon I've found so far! Thank you sooo much! At least now I am not as scared to use it with my Philodendrons and Monsteras! I also noticed that you have a glass shelf with a golden frame that I am considering buying (at least it looks exactly the same). I also noticed that you attached grow lights to it. Could you please share which type of grow lights you use with this shelf and which shop you got your shelf at? I am still deciding on this one and was thrilled to see that it works well with plants:)
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Anya😊 I’m glad you found it useful😀 For the grow light, I got it from my local aquarium store. Don’t think they have a specific brand, but it’s LED lights. For the shelf, it’s from Nordal. I forget which website I got it from, but this is the same one: unoliving.no/nordal-reol-messing?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnl1MLh2z27TxPsph8HqRbiKg9ekb52iCqOED2TVaiOHWly5up6qDCUaAkfTEALw_wcB
@anyabarytol6336
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Tusen takk for enda en flott video 😃 Jeg bruker stort sett bare Lechuza pon til mine planter, og har gjort det i mange måneder. Likevel lærte jeg noe av deg nå 👍 Jeg er så glad jeg har funnet din kanal her inne - du inspirerer masse ❤️ Mine favorittplanter er Hoya, og nå har jeg begynt å jakte på en del av de du har vist her inne 😅
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Det er så hyggelig, Mayeliz!🙋🏻♀️ Lechuza pon er den beste🤗 Takk for at du kom tilbake til kanalen min💚 Hvilken er din Wishlist Plant? 🌱
@mayeliz
2 жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie Jeg har fått veldig sans for småbladet Hoya. På ønskelisa nå er H. Endauensis, H. Brevialata, H.Heuschkeliana Variegate og H. Heuschkeliana vanlig grønn variant. Jeg har ingen "uvanlige" varianter å bytte med, så jeg leter mest på auksjonssidene for
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
@@mayeliz Å ja~~! Jeg har solgt noen stiklinger av Heuschkeliana variegata på Finn.no før. Jeg kan selge deg Heuschkeliana (variegata) og Heuschkeliana (Green) hvis du vil ☺️
Very instructive. Hi from Singapore! I subbed!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Berenice😊
Great video Fonnie. I use a lot of Lechuza Pon in the Lechuza self-watering planters. All I would say is you can grow in an aroid type well draining soil substrate with pon at the bottom of the self watering planter so you don’t have to remove most of the soil. As long as the root’s aren’t root bound when you repot you are fine leaving soil substrate on the plant. I also found plants took better to Pon when they had a good root system. Small cuttings with fine roots can struggle. A very informative video and keep up the good work 👍
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and sharing your experience, Andrew🙋🏻♀️ for plants having roots that are easier to separate from soil (eg Hoyas, philodendron, syngonium), I mostly remove as much soil as possible. This is because I can avoid/ remove bugs in the soil (especially those with thousands of legs🤮) But for plants with roots tangled together tightly with soil (eg strelizia and palm trees) I mostly keep most of the soil that the roots are wrapped with, and make sure ends of the roots can touch the Pon😊
@andrewatkinson9341
2 жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie yes I have had a few fungus gnats in the soil so maybe I should remove more soil😀 . I have used nematodes this week to kill the fungus gnats. So far so good as those little black flies annoy me x
@dianeparker2075
Жыл бұрын
If the plant is in a soil pod, is it best to leave it whole or try to remove as much as possible. I am growing Alocasias. I usually remove the soil, but would really rather leave in place if it won't kill the plant. I keep mine in semi hydro with a catch pot, and flush every week before adding fresh nutrients. Interesting video!🤔
Love this video 😊 its very informative ! I would like to know where you get your water reservoir pots from ? Thank you so much for your content ❤️
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful😀 the pots are from Lechuza, mini cubi model🌱
Thank you for this video! People kept saying “during transition water like normal” and I felt like that made no sense, since pon is sooo different than soil. I appreciate the explanation soooo so much!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you find the video helpful😊 I was very confused with the instructions from Lechuza when I read the manual🙈 figured out it’d be helpful if I can elaborate that point 🌱
@jaykhor
Жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie Hi, thanks for posting the video! Had a follow-up question for you. If I'm using a self watering planter with a wick and reservoir, during the transition phase where I water over the top as you suggest, do I water over the top until the water reservoir is completely filled.. watering over the top again when the reservoir is empty via wick? Or should I water over the top and then leave the water reservoir empty (dumping water from reservoir), watering again in 5-7 days? Appreciate the help!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
@@jaykhor It depends on the amount of water roots. I.e. in the beginning phase when there is no water roots in the reservoir, I will water from the top until there is excess water coming out from the drainage. No need to dump the excess water as long as it is not so much (ie 1-2mm layer). When you see water roots growing into the water reservoir, I will still water from the top, and you can let the excess water fill up the water reservoir gradually.
@jaykhor
Жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie Thanks so much for the advice, this was really helpful.
Thanks for the video. They are all very informative. I started using Pon just recently, and my plants are growing, but I am not sure if it because spring is coming or because of Pon.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! And I guess it’s both! 🌱💚😊
Thanks👍
Excellent video Fonnie. You really are one of my favorites! Question: why do you think the lechuza company recommends that you can put the entire root Ball with soil on it and surround it with pon?
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Awww~~~ thank you, Gia🤗🌸 I think it’s because that’s the easiest way for people to repot their plants in Pon🤔
Soooo helpful :)
@tfyfonnie
8 ай бұрын
🌱😊
Thank you so much very informative and I am fortunate to come across your video as I have a lot of gnats and was looking for solutions to get rid of them. What fertilizer do you use and how much? Thanks 🙏
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you find it helpful 😀 I made Lechuza guide part 2 and it’ll be released this week! You can stay turn for that 😊 I use liquid gold leaf for all of my plants, I fertilise every time I water through the year.
Great video, great explanations! Would you recommend Lechuza Pon for Begonia as well? Maybe mixed with Kanuma to lower the pH?
@tfyfonnie
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I don’t have any begonias indoor. But I think Pon will work on them too:) I don’t measure PH and make adjustments as so far all of my plants are thriving with just the Pon without any amendments via other chemical solutions 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience.. I used pon before and didn’t have much success.. now after watching your video I’m planning to try it again.. it’s impressive how your plants are growing so big.. now maybe you can share your fertilizer or nutrient solution you use with your pon.. :) Thanks again.. new fan/subscriber here..
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing, Harvey! I’m glad you found the video helpful😀 I only use one fertiliser to all of my plants. It’s Liquid Gold Leaf 😊
@harveylim9762
Жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie ah ok.. unfortunately Liquid Gold leaf is not available here in the US.. I’ve been wanting to try it..
Thank you
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
🌸🌱
Loved this video!💕💕💕 very informative. And your voice is very calming. I want to start transitioning my plants (especially my hoyas) to Pon (or LECA) and am terrified of root rot. Do you have any tips (or a video I can watch)? New Subscriber...
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment, Cheryl ☺️🌸 I have all of my plants in Pon, I can make a repotting with me next time when I get new plants😊 but you can check this video out for root rot treatment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2uX3NZpiKfXf7A.html
I hope you are recovering well.
@tfyfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mandy 🙋🏻♀️
Thank you so much, Fonnie, for your deep dive video on Lechuza pon. I will be transitioning my Hoya soon and and this video was very helpful. Could you recommend what fertilizer you use to water your plants after the six-month period slow release fertilizer in the Lechuza pon ends and/or after boiling the pon to reuse? Thank you so much!😊
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you find the video helpful!!🤗 I use Liquid Gold Leaf 😀 I start using it right after I potted my plants in Pon.
@violetta1953
Жыл бұрын
@@tfyfonnie thanks Fonnie! I think LGL is sold in UK, I don’t think we have it in the US. I think the equivalent here might be a fertilizer called Liqui-Dirt but not sure if same thing as LGL. Thanks fir quick reply…you have beautiful plants!! 😊
Such an amazing video. Truly. Where do you get your smaller tall planters? I’ve searched everywhere for them. Most are quite large that I’ve found.
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Patrick! I got them from Amazon😊 I have more details in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpNqzZuap9G8hbg.html
Btw, great video! 💚
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🌸🌱
Very good video, thank you!! You cover everything a newbie like me needs to know! Question for you: do you have Hoya Kerrii and Obovota in pon? I need to re-root my Kerrii and Obovota because of root rot and I’m wondering if it will be better to do that in pon instead of Hoya soil. I’m a bit worry because of the big stem oh these 2 Hoyas. Thank you!!
@tfyfonnie
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I don’t have those 2 Hoyas, but I will opt for Pon than soil for all my plants (not only Hoyas). I covered practical tips in these videos in transitional/ potting Hoyas in Pon. You can check that out for details 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4N1yduJpqWxnLA.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKxkqqWsoduzhqw.html
When you transition to pon and you top water do you empty the bottom water run off that has the wick systems so it is getting a top water and it can draw more water up from the resovoit, I know you have to give it months to grow water roots all I need to know is from top watering do you need to get rid of any excess water run off? Thx great video
thanks for this mam fonnie.. im interested to use this lechuza pon as a medium in my philodonderon birkins ...... and to my hoya publicalyx ..... it is helpul to us.