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When it comes to caring for houseplants, some myths are very persistent and can weaken plants, other myths are partially true, and some myths are absolutely justified. In this video, I'll take you along and check out 16 myths about caring for houseplants. Guess along and let us know at the end of the video whether you understood all of the myths. Which other myth about caring for houseplants do you find particularly exciting or are you not sure whether this myth is true? Write it in the comments and I look forward to hearing from you ???? A subscription and a thumbs up really support my channel ???? My Instagram ???? / crazyplantboy My favorite products ???? https://www.amazon.de/shop/crazyplantboy * *These are affiliate links and enable me to receive a small commission on purchases. There are no additional costs for you, but you support my channel ???? SELF-WATERING POTS You can find all of my self-watering pots here https://amzn.to/48ZUi8N * MY MINERAL MIX Instructions + links to all components ???? • Mix mineral substrates yourself... Brief overview 1 part pumice 5-8 mm https://amzn.to/42lJEql * 1 part pumice 8-16 mm https://bit.ly/3HH7KT1 * 1 part zeolite 8-16 mm https://amzn.to/47VznlX * 1 part lava 8-16 mm https://amzn.to/49etAJ4 * You can find out how I adapt my mix for Calatheas/Goeppertias here ???? • This is how a Calathea stays alive without... TREE STICK Instructions for the trellis stick ???? • Probably the best trellis for... Trellis https://amzn.to/3OrOTim * Velcro plant ties https://amzn.to/42F7KN3 * Filling 2 parts zeolite 8-16 mm https://amzn.to/47VznlX * 1 part zeolite 5-8 mm https://amzn.to/47ZIFgO * MY BEST SOIL MIX Instructions + links to all components ???? • Make your own soil mix: My best... Brief overview 2 parts pine bark coarse 25-40 mm https://amzn.to/3Sr8nos * 3 parts pine bark medium 15-25 mm https://amzn.to/49gyAwU * 5 parts coconut chips https://amzn.to/3UlMqtL * 2 parts perlite 6 L https://amzn.to/3SFHBdt * / 100 L https://amzn.to/3UjdI3U * 2 parts pumice https://bit.ly/3HH7KT1 * 1 part coconut soil https://amzn.to/3Osack3 * 1 part worm humus https://amzn.to/3SGbOco * Alternative for worm humus = compost https://amzn.to/3SrRMAW * MY BEST SUBSTRATE FOR SUCCULENT PLANTS AND CACTI Instructions + links to all ingredients ???? • The PERFECT substrate for your succulent... All ingredients are sieved to a grain size of 5-8 mm. I use this sieve https://amzn.to/480xTGP * 1 part pine bark 2-8 mm https://amzn.to/3SgNhsY * 1 part pumice 5-8 mm https://amzn.to/42lJEql * 1 part lava 2-8 mm https://amzn.to/3UlNCgJ * PLANT PROPAGATION Growing pots https://amzn.to/3uaLgXo * Name tags 100 pieces https://amzn.to/3Ou8T3R * Heating mat https://amzn.to/3SFkcsu * Plant lamps: https://bit.ly/motherxcrazyplantboy * Hydrogen peroxide 3% 1 L https://amzn.to/3u9tHa9 / * 250 ml https://amzn.to/3w9MBht * Sphagnum moss 500 g https://amzn.to/48WHboQ * / 5 kg https://amzn.to/42q0wMD * I mix sphagnum moss with perlite 6 L https://amzn.to/3SFHBdt * / 100 L https://amzn.to/3UjdI3U * FERTILIZER My fertilization routine for organic substrates ???? • THIS is how I fertilize houseplants ???? Organis... My fertilization routine for plants in semi-hydro and hydroponics ???? • Houseplants in semi-hydroponics & h... For soil Liquid mineral fertilizers Compo Complete https://amzn.to/3Ou9N0f * Green plant fertilizer https://amzn.to/47VFJSg * Liquid organic fertilizers Öko Balance plant fertilizer (vegan & organic) https://amzn.to/49iZ4hj * Flower fertilizer (organic) https://amzn.to/4bpbhTi * Flower fertilizer (organic-mineral) https://amzn.to/3w2WNZl * Solid organic fertilizer Öko Balance fertilizer (also for houseplants) https://amzn.to/3SM2rIk * For cacti and succulents https://amzn.to/4beE5Om * For foliar fertilization https://amzn.to/3UkYJGE * For semi-hydroponics & hydroponics CANNA Aqua Vega A and B https://amzn.to/3SseuJl * CANNA Cal Mag https://amzn.to/42ssXcW * CANNA Flush for rinsing the substrate 250 ml https://amzn.to/482R3Mz * / 1 L https://amzn.to/49nP6eJ * pH value video ???? • These 9 things you MUST know about the pH value... EC value video ???? • Why the terms EC, TDS and PPM are so... PEST CONTROL & ROOT ROT Preventative & for mild infestation Neem oil from Sala 250 ml https://amzn.to/49kuQus * / 1 L https://amzn.to/49mQSN9 * Neem oil from Essential 1 L https://amzn.to/4beFe8C * Hydrogen peroxide 3% 250 ml https://amzn.to/3w9MBht * / 1 L https://amzn.to/3u9tHa9 * For fungus gnats, additional yellow stickers https://amzn.to/4bmjvvy * Worm humus https://amzn.to/4bmjvvy * or compost https://amzn.to/3SrRMAW * Against thrips & for severe infestation Careo concentrate https://amzn.to/3UmzpQr* For root rot hydrogen peroxide 3% 250 ml https://amzn.to/3w9MBht * / 1 L https://amzn.to/3u9tHa9 * You also need pipettes https://amzn.to/3SJqiqT * Hand sprayer 1 L https://amzn.to/47VcjDK * or pressure sprayer 3 L https://amzn.to/3HGWaXQ *