Avoiding Disaster: Understanding How pH Affects Plants

Aloha! Join me as we take a look at the importance of pH levels when it comes to your houseplants. We'll cover everything from signs and symptoms pH is out of balance, how to test the pH of your houseplant soil, and ways to fix pH levels in your houseplants if they're out of whack. ⭐️WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL (and get something back❤️)⭐️ 👉Shop for Plants and Plant Services on My Website: https://www.alohaplantlife.com 👉Shop My Fave Products: *Soltech Solutions Grow Lights: Use code: ALOHA for 15% off: https://glnk.io/jljwy/15off4 *Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alohaplantlife 👉Become a Channel Member and Get Special Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74YY9OoviVaB3brXC7NaXw/join *MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND: https://share.epidemicsound.com/1vow7o TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Importance of pH for houseplants 1:50 Houseplant ideal pH range 2:34 What happens when soil pH gets out of whack 4:22 Houseplant nutrient lockout 6:18 Nutrient deficiencies caused by too acidic soil 7:54 Nutrient deficiencies caused by too alkaline soil 8:17 Avoiding nutrient lockout in houseplant 8:35 Factors that affect houseplant soil pH range 8:46 How different types of water affect houseplant soil pH 19:31 How decomposition in houseplant soil affects pH level 19:44 How decaying organic material in houseplant soil affects pH level 20:11 How root respiration affects houseplant soil pH 20:53 Affects of fertilizer on houseplant soil pH levels 21:45 Signs and symptoms of houseplant soil pH is too acidic 22:36 Signs and symptoms of houseplant soil pH is too alkaline 23:10 How to test the pH of houseplant soil and water 28:48 How to adjust the pH of water 29:52 Ways to fix houseplant soil pH that is acidic 34:26 Ways to fix houseplant soil pH that is alkaline 36:42 A word of caution on home remedies to fix houseplant soil pH _ "Aloha Plant Life" is a channel produced by me, Drea Williams, featuring all things plants. The purpose of this channel is to educate, entertain, and discuss anything and everything related to plants. I believe everyone is capable of having a "green thumb", so let me help you find yours while having some fun along the way. Reach out with any questions and/or suggestions in the comments below or on Instagram and Facebook @alohaplantlife Business Inquiries: [email protected] Send Mail To: Drea Williams 7801 Alma Dr Suite 105 PMB 1015 Plano, TX 75025 Don't miss out on all the latest and greatest happenings! ---------------------------------------------- ❤️ SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW 👇 ---------------------------------------------- ▶️ Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlohaPlantLife ▶️ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alohaplantlife ▶️ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alohaplantlife DISCLAIMER: *Starred links are affiliate links. This means that I might get a small commission if you purchase through that link at no extra cost to you. I totally understand if you don't wish to shop through those links, but know that these are products I love and use regularly! All opinions and views in this video are my own. This video is not sponsored. Membership loyalty badge images and emojis by Freepik #plantscience #plantycare #alohaplantlife #houseplantchannel #houseplantcommunity #houseplants #plantchannel #plantlife #plants #plantcare #plantscare #plantythings #plantlover #soilph