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  • čas přidán 2. 12. 2020
  • This is the best propagation method ive used to date. I have propagated all types of plants with this method and havent had a failure yet. this propagation bin is very easy to maintain are very little effort. the high humidity and correct medium really help your propagations be super successful! This makes propagation so simple.
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Komentáře • 309

  • @maaadingnaaab.2250
    @maaadingnaaab.2250 Před 3 lety +91

    Mum: Where are all my large tupperware containers?!? They keep on disappearing!
    Me: (pushing my propagation project under the bed) hmm...that's weird... that's suspicious...

  • @oedhelsetren
    @oedhelsetren Před 2 lety +40

    I have a ton of active growing sphagnum. My go to method for rooting is to grab a handful of live moss, wrap it around the node, drop into a venti cold cup from Starbucks (don't judge my refresher addiction) and put the lid on it. They stack well and fit on a window sill. The hole in the lid allows venting and the panoramic clear view lets you easily check for root rot.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety +6

      amazing! I like that clear cup idea!

    • @lindsey4178
      @lindsey4178 Před rokem +1

      Could you please tell me where you got your live sphagnum moss? I have seen numerous people say that if you are patient, the dry moss has the possibility to green and start growing, but I'm not sure the best brands to do that with. Also, I've heard that in the United States, the companies who produce sphagnum moss have to disinfect it in a way that totally kills the moss....I don't know, so much conflicting info. Lol. As for the propagation method, I've heard conflicting info about that too. Some people say moss is the way to go, and others say they have had awful luck....im testing out some ideas. Currently, I'm trying a perlite and vermiculite mix in a prop box. The vermiculite hols moisture and nutrients but stays fairly fluffy and the perlite holds a lot of space for air flow and oxygen. So far so good! Happy propagating! Lol

  • @elijahn7351
    @elijahn7351 Před 3 lety +49

    I love your videos. I just want to say Thank you for these videos they are so helpful.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +3

      You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch them

    • @katerinaouzouni4892
      @katerinaouzouni4892 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello from Greece
      Love your videos
      I just found them
      And today I am setting up my propagation bin
      About the moss... Do I moist it again or only in the beginning?
      And again thank you ☺️

    • @delorisbrown5247
      @delorisbrown5247 Před 3 lety +1

      I love your videos because they're interesting and educational 😁😁

  • @superpinkyswear
    @superpinkyswear Před 3 lety +4

    I do this with most of my cuttings but I cover it with cling film instead of using the lid so the plants can get more light. I poke the cling film with tiny holes all over so the plants can "breathe" a little and mist it with water every week of so depending on the room's ambient temperature and humidity. I do spray the cuttings with 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean them before propagating in the tub so I can re-use the media and minimise the risk of accidentally infecting new propagation projects with bugs and fungus.

  • @mandyfair9082
    @mandyfair9082 Před 3 lety +30

    You are my go-to plant guy! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and time planting, experimenting, and posting videos for us. I hope you and your wife had a lovely Thanksgiving.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +7

      Wow, thank you! yeah it was a nice and relaxing time! we also have an accepted offer on a house ( it has been chaotic ) so hopefully that all goes through well and we can move, which means i can expand the channel exponentially and really produce some good content and a TON more experiments!

    • @mandyfair9082
      @mandyfair9082 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TechplantChannel How exciting! Nothing like your first house together. I do hope it goes through for you.

    • @mandyfair9082
      @mandyfair9082 Před 3 lety +1

      It's been over a month, and I just realized that was meant to say *your first house, not first hour.

  • @joannsorn4896
    @joannsorn4896 Před 3 lety +12

    I literally just stumbled across your channel last night. Honestly, best videos because they are straight to the point and super helpful without wasting 15+ minutes of my life. Great concise videos! :)

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

    • @cyc7lops
      @cyc7lops Před 3 lety +3

      Excellent point! Some sites are excessively chatty.

  • @djbrown4938
    @djbrown4938 Před rokem +3

    Thanks so much for that beautifully detailed video about how much water to add to the moss. It was perfection!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před rokem +1

      I have another video that shows with a food scale exactly how to replicate the moistness level of sphagnum moss. so you can get a feel for it too if you need any further clarification!

  • @aaronandrews3059
    @aaronandrews3059 Před 3 lety +13

    That expanded clay or LECA is an amazing product. When I used to work for an interior plant company we were in the process of switching over to only LECA for potting up the tropicals. It works great for all plant types. What a great home propagation kit. Excellent video

  • @diavalus
    @diavalus Před 3 lety +24

    Can confirm it works and it’s the best way to do it! I use it for trees, although it takes more time on my side because... trees are just behaving like trees.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +3

      Good stuff! Never thought to try it with woody plants!

    • @troyyarbrough
      @troyyarbrough Před 3 lety +1

      Yes. I've been propagating fruit trees for several years. They are definitely slow growers. Gotta have lots of patience. lol

  • @drewby1620
    @drewby1620 Před rokem +2

    I created a propagation box with a little 3-tier bathroom shelf and some LED strips taped to the underside of the top shelf. I changed to your propagation method 2.5 weeks ago and already all the pothos and philodendron are ready for potting, compared to my water propagated cuttings which usually take 4-6 weeks. Thank you!

  • @zaanbanaan
    @zaanbanaan Před 3 lety +15

    I have been using a setup like this after seeing it on Harli G’s channel and it works really well!

  • @connerjones9572
    @connerjones9572 Před 3 lety +12

    Instead of opening it everyday you can actually just drill a couple holes in it, and if you accidentally drill too much and you find that it's drying out too fast you can always just cover those with tape until you find the right in between

  • @educostanzo
    @educostanzo Před 3 lety +7

    I've tried a small version of this box and my string of hearts cuttings just exploded with root growth, they just love it. Plus, thanks for accidentally helping me to identify the peacock spikemoss! I always use it when making moist environments.

  • @bwilliams6552
    @bwilliams6552 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for the video. I really like the fact that you show the progression of the propagation over time

  • @dustin2250
    @dustin2250 Před 3 lety +10

    Excellent! I've watched all your propagation videos and was always pleased but this looks like a great all-purpose method for large quantities. Just what I always wanted! ❤ 🙏

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Great to hear! same, managing a bunch of diff cups and bags is a pain, you can basically scale this to any size bin!

  • @BylliPierce
    @BylliPierce Před 2 lety +3

    You could add springtails to your propagation bin and they would eat any mold or fungus that would grow in there. They work great in my tree frog terrarium

  • @lorafrost9628
    @lorafrost9628 Před 3 lety +5

    This is a great idea, using the leca as the base is perfect. Definitely doing this for the next round of propagations I do!

  • @Probity100
    @Probity100 Před 2 lety +1

    I was looking for a pathos propagation video and stumbled upon your channel. You have in just 3 videos become my favourite YT channel. Thank you for putting out amazing & educative content

  • @meta.aesthetica
    @meta.aesthetica Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome prop method that I will always swer by. I have 8 of these bins going strong, low effort and great results 👌🏽

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the tips on IG, i love seeing your prop bins!

  • @troyyarbrough
    @troyyarbrough Před 3 lety +3

    Super tip for starting cuttings.
    Idea: I have dozens of pc case fans ranging from 80 mm up to 140 mm. I may use your system but add a small pc fan to the tote lid on one end and drill exhaust holes on the other end of the lid. If my propagation room is 50% humidity or higher, there should not be a problem with the sphagnum moss from drying out too quickly. This would eliminate having to open the lid every day. What do you think about my idea?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      sounds like a good idea, but maybe put the fan on a timer. I think if it runs 24/7 it would dry it out but I think you will have to experiment with it to find out a good setting

  • @shantiprakashreddy3777
    @shantiprakashreddy3777 Před 3 lety +2

    Your video on propagation method was truly good. Was of great value for me .Thank you .God bless us

  • @surgeinc1
    @surgeinc1 Před 3 měsíci

    I always use Leca in pots and prop bins. However, I’ve never added pearlite to sphagnum moss. Def going to try this!

  • @rachel597
    @rachel597 Před 3 lety +5

    Yesssss i love your propogation videos!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +3

      me too, i love how you can literally make copies of your plants. its like "Plant Pirating"

  • @sal9842
    @sal9842 Před 3 lety +1

    When I see you have put out a new video I get so excited, like a kid... get to learn something new ...Love your videos! keep up the good work..

  • @flowers0fpeace
    @flowers0fpeace Před 3 lety +3

    Your videos are the best. I really enjoy your experiments and the results are satisfying to watch 💚

  • @HaniyaRae
    @HaniyaRae Před 3 lety +1

    ack, I was at bed bath and beyond today and wanted to buy a bunch of tubs. Will walk back tomorrow and follow through! thanks for this vid

  • @authenticallykennedy1870
    @authenticallykennedy1870 Před 3 lety +2

    you reminded me to check on my alocasia bulbs i’m trying to get a sprout on. i have them in mason jars & i feel like they’re taking forever 😩😄 patience is a virtue i guess 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      that is so dang true in this hobby! Good luck with them i hope they sprout soon!

  • @EMH_Richard
    @EMH_Richard Před 3 lety +2

    This is a really good idea. 🤔
    I also noticed the Techplant logo on the UV chamber thingy beside the bed. 😂

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      I was trying to make a techplant sign with it but never finished lol nice catch

  • @BleuLotusGardens
    @BleuLotusGardens Před 3 lety +2

    I have done this and it works great, I use this method for my begonias and sub charcoal instead of clay pebbles. I'm going to try your method for my airoids!

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      awesome! I should try the charcoal too! thanks

    • @naleenidas8444
      @naleenidas8444 Před 3 lety

      @@TechplantChannel Me too. Just bought some charcoal in fact! Thanks for the idea :)

  • @--Paws--
    @--Paws-- Před 3 lety +1

    2:00 I get around this by recycling food-container lids that just can fit exactly on top. Yet due to its shape it allows the terrarium to breathe without having to drill holes allowing it to dry out. I repurpose food containers but not with their original lids.
    I also notice it forms a dew in the morning/on cooler nights regardless of the temperature outside the terrarium. The dew seem to happen only when it is cooler outside, it is as though the plants inside the terrarium react to the weather outside the house. Not sure if this how all terrariums are but that's how mine tends to be.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      very cool! I've been using deli cups from Pho take out for a lot of stuff they are perfect.

  • @liav4102
    @liav4102 Před 3 lety +14

    Coming from such a lovely humid environment do they have issues transitioning to “normal” life?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +16

      I havent noticed but my room is already like 45% humidity. if you want you can leave the lid open like /14 or 1/2 way to reduce the humidity significantly. you will still get good propagation results you just need to monitor the sphagnum moss wetness more rigorously because its going to dry faster. but that should help your more sensitive plants adapt once removed. So far i havent had issues like that but again everyones environment is diff.

    • @hugoh.9694
      @hugoh.9694 Před 3 lety +2

      Once plant cuttings develop a sound root system, they will actually DECLINE if kept in that high humid environment. They just out right rot. They actually NEED to be taken out. Initially they focus all of their energy and resources on root growth. After that, they shift to foliar growth. That is your queue that they should have been taken out already. Leave them in there much longer and they will start to rot... so no. They NEED to be taken out once they have a good root system. Opening the container to let in oxygen as he suggests becomes more critical the larger more developed the root systems become. The only exception to this is in vitro or tissue culture. Those definitely do need to be gradually acclimated to normal/lower ambient humidity.

  • @graceshvodian2552
    @graceshvodian2552 Před 3 lety +1

    This method looks like it would work really well. I gotta try it out sometime with a piece of gardening fabric between the clay pebbles and sphagnum moss.

  • @strayargus9382
    @strayargus9382 Před 3 lety +1

    My setup is about the same as yours and everything roots!!! Thanks for the video

  • @berj2421
    @berj2421 Před rokem

    I love your videos, thank you so much for making them and the updates as well! I'm trying to propagate some cuttings that were given to me but I don't know what I'm doing wrong, it's not rooting! A couple of them have a tiny new root but after 3 weeks, that's pretty much it! Even the ones I have in water (Pothos neon) have been there for 6 weeks (I changed the water every 2 days at first, until I saw your other video) and it's been about 3 weeks with no water change but still nothing. They're still alive so I'll keep waiting but I want mine to work like yours! Haha!

  • @planttrader3783
    @planttrader3783 Před 2 lety

    This seems super easy to do and incredibly useful! Thank you so much for this incredibly informative video! Love it! :D Now it's time to start my own bin

  • @naleenidas8444
    @naleenidas8444 Před 3 lety +1

    I so wanna try it out with my Begonia cuttings. Thanks :)

  • @seizedcarcass8440
    @seizedcarcass8440 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I usually just throw plain sphag into a bin and keep it moist but not soggy. I usually just soak the sphag and threw ring it out and water it a little when I add it in to the bin.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Nice that works well too

    • @erickperez8770
      @erickperez8770 Před 5 měsíci

      How do you keep adding water to the bin without having to take out the cuttings and disturbing them?

    • @seizedcarcass8440
      @seizedcarcass8440 Před 5 měsíci

      @@erickperez8770 the sphag just acts like a sponge so you can water it in like potting soil. Just don’t do it often because it’s really not needed. As far as disturbing cuttings goes it’s not a problem

    • @erickperez8770
      @erickperez8770 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @seizedcarcass8440 oh ok I was afraid of thr moss compacting which would reduce air circulation withing the roots. Thank you

    • @seizedcarcass8440
      @seizedcarcass8440 Před 5 měsíci

      @@erickperez8770 it won’t compact if you don’t pack it in. It holds a fair amount of air anyway

  • @melissah6235
    @melissah6235 Před 3 lety +1

    they look so healthy

  • @miyamaher8194
    @miyamaher8194 Před 3 lety

    I subscribed because I’m learning how to grow plants and your videos are the best. 😍 Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!

  • @pooknuckles1
    @pooknuckles1 Před 2 lety +1

    Your amazing I been looking for you 🙃

  • @erinwang5752
    @erinwang5752 Před 3 lety +1

    That's exactly what I do and it works so well!!!!

  • @tkerce21
    @tkerce21 Před rokem

    Wow this was very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @samverstraeten4626
    @samverstraeten4626 Před 3 lety +1

    Might have to try that out. My spikemosses don't really enjoy sitting in just perlite and water.

  • @AllGreenThings4975
    @AllGreenThings4975 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing your very informative video I love this kind of methods I will definitely try it my self thank you I found you stay safe

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! Its almost been a year now since ive been using bins, im using more and more because they work so well and are maintenance free

  • @ClausCarnivores
    @ClausCarnivores Před 3 lety +1

    great video, good idea. Did you try to cut a hole in the box and put a mesh in it? Would be easier than open the box everyday. I also had trouble with molds last winter, now I put a fan next to the plants, hope it works.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      you can totally do that, maybe ill try it with the next one

  • @franziskab.1528
    @franziskab.1528 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video, definitely will try it out once I have a few cuttings to propagate. :) I've listened to a super interesting podcast episode of 'on the ledge' where they talk about tissue culture and the interviewee mentioned how we can apply some concepts of tissue culture (or rather some hormones) to maximise even hobby propagation. I've been super curious about that and thought that tissue culture is something that kind of seems related to your channel content, because you take an experimental approach. I realize that getting a full in laboratory kit is not exactly feasible but I've been wondering about these hormones/chemicals they mentioned and how they could help speed up the propagation process. Anyway, I suggest you to give it a listen, it's super interesting, maybe you find some insipration for a future experiment? :) Have a great day and keep your awesome videos coming ☺️

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      Ill have to check it out! i bought a book on tissue culture and as soon as i get some space ill build out a mini tissue culture lab!

  • @elayea7642
    @elayea7642 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the super helpful information! A few questions:
    Can you use pumice in place of perlite?
    Would you ever put the cuttings in individual cups before putting them inside the prop box, or just straight into the box like in the video? I’ve heard that if you keep them in individual cups inside the bin, you prevent the roots from different cuttings getting tangled in each other.
    If I drill holes in the lid, do I still need to open up the bin daily?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      the cups is a good idea for what you stated. honestly i hardly open up the bins these days and they are still cruising along so i wouldnt drill too many holes or the humidity will fall. ive never used pumice but it would probably work

  • @Woollum90
    @Woollum90 Před 2 lety

    Had to redo my box because it was a mold and smelled like mildew and the the cuttings started getting brown spots so starting over with new cuttings and hopefully it doesn’t get too smelly this time

  • @BogoljubTeofilovic
    @BogoljubTeofilovic Před 3 lety +4

    maybe i missed it, but how often did you add water into the box (and how much) during those two months?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +2

      sorry i flubbed it, i make sure that the sphagnum is wet-damp. you dont want it sopping wet where its smothering the plants and really heavy but you dont want it super light and kinda moist. Its so hard to explain. the watering will really depend on the size, and how often you take the lid off and or leave it off. you dont want lots of water sitting at the bottom

    • @BogoljubTeofilovic
      @BogoljubTeofilovic Před 3 lety

      @@TechplantChannel thanks for the clarification! gotta try making one like this one day

    • @janet_chung_
      @janet_chung_ Před 3 lety +3

      @@TechplantChannel how do you water it? Add water from the side so it only goes to the leca and wicks up to the moss? Or do you spray the moss?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +2

      @@janet_chung_ i spray everything, once the top later looks wet I stop then it sorta balances itself out

  • @Nezmco
    @Nezmco Před 3 lety +2

    What's your water schedule/amount? Like, one spray a day or actually adding water into the pebble "reservoir"?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +4

      i hardly every spray it, it stays pretty wet. i only spray to make the sphagnum wet, but avoid getting too much water in the reservoir. i hope this helps, i realize i wasnt very specific in the video! sorry!

  • @mendistrickler5317
    @mendistrickler5317 Před rokem +1

    Question for you. My prop box was doing well. Roots were growing great. Today I opened my box to find my cutting were COLD. I have a grow light on them and they’re in a west facing window. Suggestions?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před rokem

      hmm thats weird im not really sure what the issue would be but as long as they arent hitting like sub 50s you should be ok

  • @kirtidoctor
    @kirtidoctor Před 3 lety +2

    Pls let us know how do u pot these cuttings from propogation tray to pot .... most of the time they die with this shift ... pls

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Ok i will show soon since the yare getting close to needing to be repotted

    • @kirtidoctor
      @kirtidoctor Před 3 lety

      @@TechplantChannel thank u !! Wil wait ...

  • @belacivel2
    @belacivel2 Před 2 lety

    Where can I get the Plat light panels you have in the back?

  • @AngerMania
    @AngerMania Před 3 lety +4

    what do you do with all the plants? do you just have infinite room for them?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +28

      nope lol, im going to open up an affordable plant shop, I wanna sell even """rare""" plants for like 15-20 bucks. My philodendron melanochryzm is "worth" like 80 bucks for a cutting. thats a load of crap. Im propagating the heck out of it now so i can get a solid inventory and then im selling them cheap so this hobby doesnt become a bunch of rich people "collecting" "rare" plants for status. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE i could go on for hours. but people are justifying selling crap like Pink Princess for like $300 dollars when they were 19.99 on logees like 3 years ago.

    • @AngerMania
      @AngerMania Před 3 lety +3

      @@TechplantChannel you're a saint

    • @lastcastproduction4030
      @lastcastproduction4030 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TechplantChannel Mother natures the one who deserves all that money. I bet all my plants and fishing equipment that us outdoor boys and girls donate more to nature than those “collectors” 😂! And these bidding wars does not help either

  • @erikawest4812
    @erikawest4812 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello 👋 Question, the LECA at the bottom, so I first soak them in water before laying them down in the box??? Thank you.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      I just soak them for like 1 min when rinsing, they will suck up any excess water on thr bottom of the bin if they didn't get totally saturated during rinsing/soaking

  • @v_kram
    @v_kram Před rokem

    Hi! Hope you're well. I need help. I've acquired few monstera stem cuttings (no leaves). I've put them in a clear box with moss. I do not have grow light so keep it in the balcony where it gets the morning sun (at least 6 hrs). I kept them in the box 2 days back and opened the box today only to find out part of stem on all the cuttings had turned black. I cut the rotted part and put them in the box again. But I've kept the box in shaded part of the balcony where it doesn't get direct sunlight. Please advise if I need to do something different.

  • @erickperez8770
    @erickperez8770 Před 6 měsíci

    Could you add springtails to the bin to prevent mold and fungus growth? That way maybe you dont have to open it so often?

  • @HENRY_MEAD
    @HENRY_MEAD Před 3 lety +1

    lovin your vids dood keep em coming!

  • @belizekaviar1263
    @belizekaviar1263 Před 2 lety +1

    nice video, only why do you not, wash the clay balls, they have dirt on it, brown stuff, also the perlite, white stuff.. really important! 😁

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      never really bothered my and i worry the silt will build up in my drains lol

  • @Remylai
    @Remylai Před 3 lety +1

    I found this video after doing leaf cutting propagation from my Sansevieria Coppertone. Then, I decided to re-do it with this LECA-sphagnum-perlite complex method in a big glass jar. Should I half-close the lid? Thanks!

  • @shadowsidesoamplified
    @shadowsidesoamplified Před 3 lety +1

    Why do my cuttings yellow? I read somewhere that it's not good to put cuttings under grow light. I'm confused

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      certain plants will kill off the original leaf as the new growth/vine sprouts from that area

  • @joannelasage2053
    @joannelasage2053 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your videos! Stupid question, do you reuse your bins with your mix multiple times for cuttings or do you start fresh everytime?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      i just keep chucking things in there, eventually it will get bad but its mostly the top most layer

  • @mondraymondo
    @mondraymondo Před 2 lety +1

    This is cool! Can we use this for sun loving herbs like basil or vegetable cuttings too?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      never tried honestly so i have no idea, maybe keep it cracked so its not 100% i feel like herbs are far more sensitive to like molds and stuff that could form

  • @lourdeslopez9833
    @lourdeslopez9833 Před 2 lety

    How awesome. Love you experiments.

  • @allolobophorus
    @allolobophorus Před 3 lety +2

    Great setup! Just wondering: in your other video you show that adding a small amount of fertilizer to water propagation speeds up growth x 4. Would it not help to add a tiny amount of fertilizer to this setup, too?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +2

      yeah maybe! i think i will try that next time, I do mist with some maxsea every now and then

  • @earisu
    @earisu Před 3 lety +2

    Dunno what I’m doing wrong but I have a similar set up and getting a lot of rotting cuttings. I air it frequently too. Did you say you had a grow light on it? That’s the only thing I can think but I have it in a south facing conservatory on a heat mat.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      yeah i keep a light on it for like 10ish hours a day

    • @earisu
      @earisu Před 3 lety

      @@TechplantChannel I'm going to clean it up and restart again with a grow light this time. UK winters are not the greatest tbh haha.

    • @earisu
      @earisu Před 3 lety +1

      @@TechplantChannel Mmm so I tried a grow light but still having the same issue. It's very odd. :/

    • @zyramiller4606
      @zyramiller4606 Před 3 lety +1

      The additional heat mat may be the problem? Because it's already in an enclosed space that's causing condensation, the heat mat is probably keeping the environment more humid/wet if that makes sense. I've realized through trial and error that plants really don't need that much moisture to root.
      (I'm also just now discovering this awesome channel because I'm always up for improving my propagation techniques!)

    • @earisu
      @earisu Před 3 lety

      @@zyramiller4606 I tried without a heatmat before and it was way worse, because it was cold moisture. With the heatmat it actually dried out quicker and I am having to add moisture to it.
      But I know what the problem was. The grow light I was using was bad so I'm guessing the plants just couldn't get any energy to survive for the most part and it was winter at that. I bought a Sansi bulb and replaced it and have started having great success with only a few cuttings dying. I also cleaned it regularly since I was mainly using it for water propagations with molar clay at the bottom that I could add water to to create humidity. But I've just now recently changed to the exact setup Techplant uses with leca, moss, perlite now and hoping I get as great of a success with it. :)

  • @Pekkek
    @Pekkek Před 3 lety +2

    Can I use pumice as a substitute for Leca?

  • @DemonSliime
    @DemonSliime Před rokem +1

    Are you using a grow specific bulb in your shoplight…?

  • @mjsoskie
    @mjsoskie Před 3 lety +1

    This is such a good video! I have been wanting to try lecca and sphag but I haven’t been brave enough. I really didn’t know how to use them but you explained everything so well that now I want to try this method. Does it works if you place the box outside if u don’t have grow lights? I can place it on my carport where it would get east facing sunlight.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      just be very careful with the temperature. the sun can heat that bin up surprisingly fast and youll be left with steamed vegetables!

  • @cimfonica01
    @cimfonica01 Před 3 lety +1

    Have you tried peperomia leaf or leaf tip propagation in sphagnum moss? They are so little, it's hard to not burrow them completely in the moss

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      I have not, but a good friend of mine has had really good luck with them

  • @terracottaplantas2352
    @terracottaplantas2352 Před 3 lety +1

    Excelent video. So helpful

  • @DavidManvell
    @DavidManvell Před 2 lety +1

    I have tried this method a bunch of times but it always fails. I get mold constantly. Usually takes 3-4 days then mold appears. I even get mold if I don't put any water in the box, just comes out of nowhere and the plants are covered in it. I have no idea why I can't get this to work. yours is not the only video out there showing this method. Any ideas?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      Contact me on instagram or email at techplant.official so I can see some pics i get mold too but it never causes issues

  • @JG_de_JB_Oficial
    @JG_de_JB_Oficial Před 2 lety

    I have 2 questions, I hope u can answer me... do I have to use a lamp for it? Or do I have to take the box outside to take the sun?

  • @leefeltner8520
    @leefeltner8520 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! Love your vids!

  • @jojo650
    @jojo650 Před 2 lety +1

    So how often do you water it in there? And do you spray or do you just add water to the bottom where the leca is at?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      I spray the whole thing down and add a little bit of fertilizer too

  • @vanessavilchez2730
    @vanessavilchez2730 Před 3 lety +1

    You are awesome! Thank you!!

  • @laserdiy5026
    @laserdiy5026 Před rokem +1

    do you use fertilizer with spaghnum or only tap water ?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před rokem

      Sometimes I add fertilizer when watering or just sprinkle some osmocote the algae will grow very fast on the surface tho

  • @Charline-Venefica
    @Charline-Venefica Před 3 lety +1

    Could an activated charcoal layer in place of the clay pebbles, or sanitizing everything entering the box, resolve any fungi issue and help avoid the obligation to open every day?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +5

      maybe, I havent tried it. sometimes i let it go like 3 days tho and it doesnt seem to cause issues. maybe you can release some springtails in there to keep fungus at bay, but mold is tough and with a lot of propagations sometimes the leaf on the node dies off so the new growth can come out. bacteria and other things quickly over take those leaves so i think its good to just peak in there very 1-3 days to see whats going on

  • @kari_on_fire9996
    @kari_on_fire9996 Před rokem +1

    Hi mate. I'm a beginner and would love to know you mind on this - will forest bark be acceptable as a base of my propagation box instead of pebbles? I want to propagate monastera from seeds. I'd appreciate your advice! ❤️

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před rokem +1

      pebbles arent necessary you could just use sphagnum moss only. I would not put bark or wood in there as it will start to break down and rot

  • @Alicia_Grows
    @Alicia_Grows Před rokem

    How long (how many hours) do we leave it open to air? My cuttings aren't doing great, but it was also a chop/ prop project.

  • @M88JABER
    @M88JABER Před 2 lety

    What’s the point of adding the perlite if I may ask?

  • @loriwald9532
    @loriwald9532 Před 2 lety +1

    Also wondering if there is a specific type of sphagnum moss and clay pebbles to use? Prices and reviews vary significantly…. I want to start out right.

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      The really expensive stuff is mostly for orchids and looks nicer and is cleaner but you can get away with some cheaper stuff it just will have sticks and other crap in it. the clay balls are pretty much the same everywhere

  • @Stepan_moskovkin
    @Stepan_moskovkin Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome I want to try this!

  • @djbrown4938
    @djbrown4938 Před rokem +1

    Hi there, I have everything ready for the box but am getting conflicting & confusing information about how to prepare the LECA before using it. One website said rinse in lukewarm water twice, add baking soda to second rinse, boil for 3rd rinse and then put on a drying rack! Really?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před rokem +1

      I just throw it in the bin straight from the bag, or do a light rinse just to get it pre soaked if i have a lot of time. IF you dont rinse you will just have some crumbs at the bottom of the bag. Also if you do rinse be careful cuz all the sediment will get in your pipes. I do not know why people get all crazy with boiling and sanitizing. its literally an inert material so its not like the clay is "rotting"

    • @djbrown4938
      @djbrown4938 Před rokem

      Thanks for clearing that up!

  • @bahadrergintan1988
    @bahadrergintan1988 Před rokem +1

    Do you open the lids of the boxes every day?

  • @liquidopsp
    @liquidopsp Před 2 lety +1

    what about the light? can i use a regular cheap le light?¿??

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 2 lety

      I use barrina grow lights which are pretty affordable, I even use their shop lights which are even cheaper.

  • @ts13209
    @ts13209 Před 3 lety +1

    What size container are you using in this video? I'm having an issue locating clear storage totes with clear lids in my area as all the ones I find have colored lids.

  • @solshine2510
    @solshine2510 Před 3 lety

    DOes the moss need to be thoroughly removed before potting? Or whatever that remains attached to newly grown roots is safe to go into the soil?

  • @bunnypop6018
    @bunnypop6018 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I'll try it out. Does it work for aglaonema and anthuriums?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      not sure about agloanema, but im growing anthuriums this way as well

  • @ShareMyMoon
    @ShareMyMoon Před 11 měsíci

    Would running a small fan inside the prop box alleviate mold issues, or is fresh air daily really the best? I drilled holes in the side of the prop boxes, which worked great for mold, but allowed fungus gnats inside.

    • @erickperez8770
      @erickperez8770 Před 5 měsíci

      Superglue some screen mesh to the holes to solve your fungus gnat problem

  • @Red_Rose
    @Red_Rose Před 2 lety

    How many times should I add water?
    Can I use stons instead of the leca?
    For how many minutes should I let the lid open?

  • @alang13
    @alang13 Před rokem

    Great video. I have those crates, lots of sphagnum moss, and pumice in various sizes. Do you think pumice would work instead of perlite? I also have alot of horticultural charcoal...it's chunky and absorbs odors. Might it work at the base instead of the pebbles?

  • @ancyg15
    @ancyg15 Před 3 lety

    Very good idea

  • @emmanueldiaz2148
    @emmanueldiaz2148 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your videos 🇲🇽

  • @JALGalleries
    @JALGalleries Před 3 lety +1

    Wow... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences sir..
    What do you recommended to replace sphagnum moss because it's hard to get one here in our area..
    We can buy coco chips here though..

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +2

      soon i will do some experiments with coco chips, but i havent used them much so i dont know if its a good replacement. you could always try a small scale attempt. some people have also used pure perlite to propagate in bins

    • @JALGalleries
      @JALGalleries Před 3 lety

      @@TechplantChannel thanks... I have tried rice hull and it doesn't do well..
      Wild mosses from the rocks is far better..

  • @anshidhiman2593
    @anshidhiman2593 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you use any temperature/heating control for propagation bins or more generally for your plants outside?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety

      nope my grow room is about 72 degrees, sometimes it gets in the 80s so anywhere in that range is pretty good

  • @Ali-enAdventures
    @Ali-enAdventures Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @hivezphone
    @hivezphone Před 3 lety +1

    What is size of the plastic tote in your video? Also, is it possible to place the box under sunlight or setup won't work due to overheating?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      The sun is pretty strong you might steam your plants to death you really gotta monitor that

  • @Mattytube18
    @Mattytube18 Před rokem

    Sphagnum moss 5 parts and 1 part perlite?

  • @annab3085
    @annab3085 Před 3 lety +1

    I live in an area with a lot of clay in the soil...do you think I could use that instead of the clay pebbles?

    • @TechplantChannel
      @TechplantChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      no, because the clay pebbles are dried in like a kiln they are like "puffed" meaning there is a lot of air pockets inside the pebbles. regular clay would smother it