What Does Substrate Mean?

Name: What Does Substrate Mean?
Uploaded: 2022-07-27T10:23:42+00:00
Channel: Healthy Houseplants
Description: Discover the meaning of "substrate" in plant care. Learn how it refers to the soil or other materials where plant roots grow. Join us at HealthyHouseplants.com for more indoor gardening tips and tutorials!

Find out what substrate means and how it relates to your houseplants. A quick explanation of this term, so you know what it means when you hear it or read it.

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Video Transcript

Hello and welcome to HealthyHouseplants.com, where we teach you all about gardening in the great indoors. If you’d like to support our show, please use our Amazon affiliate link below. Today, we will explain another plant term: “substrate.” Turns out, the substrate is just a fancy name for where a plant’s roots are located. Generally speaking, the substrate is the soil, but sometimes it can be other substances used instead of soil. For instance, lava rock or orchid bark can serve as a substrate; orchids are often grown in orchid bark. If you are rooting or propagating plants, the substrate would refer to a rooting medium, which is often composed of items such as sand and potentially peat moss or some potting soil. It should be something that allows for good propagation. So, while “substrate” sounds very technical, it is, for the most part, simply potting soil where your plant roots are settled and growing. Thank you for stopping by today! Please leave any comments about any indoor gardening tutorials you’d like to see. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share this video. Also, please check the bell if you’d like to be notified when new videos are released.

FAQ's -Substrate 101

Frequently Asked Questions about Plant Substrate

What is substrate in gardening?

The substrate is a term that refers to where a plant’s roots are located. Generally, it is the soil in which the plant grows.

Can substrate be something other than soil?

Yes, the substrate can be other substances, such as lava rock or orchid bark. For instance, orchids are commonly grown in orchid bark.

What is a rooting medium?

A rooting medium, also known as substrate for propagating plants, often consists of materials like sand, peat moss, or potting soil. It should support good propagation.

Is “substrate” a technical term?

While “substrate” may sound technical, it mainly refers to potting soil where a plant’s roots are established and growing.

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