Naked Root Planters: Incredible Before and After Results

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Today, I’m excited to share these naked root planters with you. They come in three sizes and various colors, like this beautiful sage green. These planters are unique because they’re designed to prevent root rot and promote healthier, bigger root systems, which are crucial for healthy plants. If you’ve watched my videos, you know roots are key!

These pots also eliminate the guesswork of watering. The system, which holds water, helps plants better purify your indoor air. I have a video explaining how house plants clean your indoor air, and I’ll link it below, along with other relevant videos.

Naked root planters work with potting soil (which we’ll use today) and other growing substrates like LECA, bark, and coconut coir. We’ll be using my favorite potting soil, Pro-Mix, which I’ll also link below.

We’re going to experiment with these planters by planting an Ardisia in the medium-sized pot and a Ficus benjamina in the small one. We’ll check back in 3-4 weeks to see their progress. It’s going to be exciting!

Let’s start with the Ardisia. I have a video on growing this beautiful plant. It’s perfect for this medium-sized naked root planter. First, fill the bottom third of the planter with soil, ensuring it reaches the wicking system. Then, place your plant, loosening the roots if necessary. Fill the rest of the pot with soil, ensuring it’s dense enough to support the plant but not too compacted.

Next, thoroughly soak the planter. Separate soaking is recommended, and some soil may escape. Once soaked, place the inner pot into the outer pot and fill the water reservoir. It’s important to note that this isn’t a self-watering planter that keeps the soil constantly moist. You need to let the reservoir empty and the soil approach dryness before refilling.

We’ll discuss how to know when to water in the next video. It involves waiting for the reservoir to empty and then calculating when to refill. This system reduces the frequency of watering. I’ll measure the Ardisia and update you on its growth in the next video.

Now, for the Ficus benjamina. This plant was propagated and repotted in previous videos, which I’ll link below. It’s grown significantly, and I’m excited to see how it fares in the naked root planter. Ficus plants like a fair amount of water, so this system should work well.

The process is similar to the Ardisia. Fill the bottom reservoir with soil, place the plant, and fill the rest of the pot. Ensure the plant isn’t too deep to prevent fungal issues. Water and soak the plant, then fill the reservoir.

We’ll check back in 3-4 weeks to see how both plants are doing. I’ll update you on the watering schedule and how it reduces the need for regular watering.

We’re back two months later! The Ficus benjamina and Ardisia are thriving, and a Dieffenbachia ‘Dumb Cane’ planted a month ago is also doing well. The Ardisia doubled in size, and the Ficus grew rapidly. The Dieffenbachia is healthy, which is great because they can be tricky to repot.

The naked root aspect of these planters promotes excellent root growth. I’ve seen roots emerging from the slats, which provide crucial air circulation. Roots need oxygen and moisture, and these planters deliver both.

Remember to let the soil dry out between waterings. The rule of thumb is 7 days for thin-leaf plants, 14 days for foliage plants, and 21 days for thick-leaf plants. Temperature, humidity, and container size affect these times.

Monitor the reservoir and use the calendar method to schedule watering. During a recent heatwave, plants dried out faster, so adjustments are necessary. Keep an eye on your plants and water when needed.

These planters are excellent for tricky plants. I plan to try a Maidenhair Fern next. Remember to use distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater for sensitive plants like Dieffenbachia, especially in the reservoir. Tap water can cause issues.

I’m thrilled with these planters. The Ardisia and Ficus are thriving, and the Dieffenbachia is doing well. I highly recommend them. Links to purchase are below. Leave comments about other tutorials you’d like to see. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share, and hit the bell for notifications.

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