testing SILICA | DIY soil mix | nutrient-rich cocktail

should you be using silica for your plants?

Have you hearts lots of fuss around silica? I finally took a deep dive and learned all about it, what it is, what it does, and what its benefits are for plants.

Turns out, it's claiming to have amazing benefits so I decided to put silica to the test with a finicky plant and see what it can really do.

In this video I'm also sharing my DIY soil mix and nutrient-rich cocktail I use on all my plants.
I feed my plants this nutrient-rich cocktail every watering.

I'll be tracking progress of these ficus triangularis and share results with you.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:52 What is silica
02:54 The experiment
04:35 My DIY soil mix
05:36 Repotting
08:35 My nutrient-rich cocktail
10:22 Adding Silica
14:47 Setup + footcandles
15:08 Conclusion

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[Anthuriumaesthetic]

Love this video! Just in case you didn’t know, silica binds to nutrients and makes them unavailable. So usually they recommend adding silica first, waiting 20 mins and then finishing with the rest of the ferts🤍

[AtHomeWithKari]

I love experiments too! They are so fun! I can't wait to hear the results!🥰

[ttschrock]

Hi Claudia, do you have a follow up for this video? Thanks! So curious if it worked. Much appreciated!

[ttschrock]

This video is incredibly helpful! You explain all the things I hope to learn. Thank you!

[CharCampbell]

Just a bit of feedback, the text box at around 1:20 was very difficult to read with the light text on a light background.

Can't wait to hear how the experiment is going!

[Shediggsdirt]

Cool video! I can’t wait to see. I am using a foliar spray with silica in it. I just started using. And now I am going to get some liquid for the soil like what you are using! Thank you!

[kristathompson]

Looking forward to seeing the results 💚

[DaybreakDawn]

I use RAW Silica by NPK Industries is a technical grade plant supplement that is used for horticultural purposes. Raw silica contains 45% silicon dioxide, the highest concentration available to the home gardener. This one is a little pricier however a little goes a long way and it works miracles. I have just started using it after mixing with my water the next day my plants perk up it’s crazy. It has not helped with my fungus gnat issue unfortunately.

[omardguez]

I believe you have to add Silica first and wait 5-15 minutes before you add anything else to it. Also, not sure if this silica works with tap water since it usually requires a certain ph level

[dreamlovermimi]

Do u have an update on this experiment?

[sarndall]

Hi! @iamclaudiaq Have you filmed a follow up video?

[TabiLovesAroids]

Where do you suggest buying your individual ingredients when you mix your own substrate? I've been wanting to do this (it seems more cost efficient) but I also want to make sure I'm using quality ingredients!

[hennesseyme]

Use a pipette for the ml and be done with it.

[elizabeth]

How long does your nutrient coctail last? Do you only mix up 1 week or 1 watering worth at a time?