--- title: "Hey Wolfen, since you’re changing plants to PON, are you using a PH…" description: "Hey Wolfen, since you’re changing plants to PON, are you using a PH monitor? I ordered one, but I don’t know if I really need it. Just thought I’d ask your…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/dOqUcxQMxaKdnDd0jZivKr" community: "Equipment & Materials" author: "Lynda" published: "2025-04-17T22:58:01.263727Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/equipmentAndMaterials.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Equipment \& Materials](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w.md) # Hey Wolfen, since you’re changing plants to PON, are you using a PH… _Posted by Lynda on 2025-04-17_ Hey Wolfen, since you’re changing plants to PON, are you using a PH monitor? I ordered one, but I don’t know if I really need it. Just thought I’d ask your opinion about it. BTW, I have five plants in PON now…yaaaaaay! How many have you switched over? TIA…😉! ## 13 comments ### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-04-18 Hiya, I have not used my ph meter on the PON kids. I have pneumonia, so haven't been doing anything but watering plants and dragging myself to work unfortunately. I'm glad your change over seems to be going so well. #### Buffy replied on 2025-04-18 I was wondering where you were and your helpful postings were lately! Hope you feel better soon! 🪴 #### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-04-18 Thank you! Opphhh yea I started a new job at the airport, promptly caught a cold, then it turned into pneumonia 🙄. I took a few days off, but the pt job turned into 6 days a week!! #### Lynda replied on 2025-04-18 See my reply. I think I sent a note to me, and it should’ve been to you…🙄! #### Buffy replied on 2025-04-19 Well congrats! You are going to be busy since you have a plant “store” in your home! Pneumonia is a serious thing. Take care ### Lynda commented on 2025-04-18 I am so sorry to hear you’ve been sick, Wolfen… and pneumonia, no less, not fun! I’d love to come water your plants, if you were closer… My hubby just heard me say this, and he said “no no, you’ve got enough plants!”. (You’ve got his number, right?!) Anyway, I hope you’re on the mend, and will be well, shortly. Take care of yourself, as many people depend on you, not just me. BTW, congrats on your new job; you can tell me later if the pneumonia was worth it! Cheers… 🤗! PS. A hot toddy may be good for what ails you. We make ours with LOTS of rum, and a giant scoop of ice cream. Try it, and you might not worry about watering your plants…😉! #### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-04-18 Thank you. Hahaha he knows, youd help out and id send you home with more plants as a thank you 😆 🤣 . The new job is good, and I really like it. The airport is definitely interesting to work at. I will have to try that, i made myself some ginger/honey/lemon reduction that I've been living off. Maybe some whiskey added in will help. #### Lynda replied on 2025-05-04 Have you recovered from the pneumonia, yet, and how is your job at the airport going? Have you had time to purchase any new plants recently? (That will tell me how well you’re doing… 😉, LOL!) #### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-08-02 @Wolfen Can you go see the DrQ\&A post in the begonia group?? It’s the question about Rex. We both need your help. Sorry you’re not feeling well. Get better soon! ### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 commented on 2025-05-17 lol I’m a lil confused. What is a PON?? #### Lynda replied on 2025-05-17 PON is a rock substrate for plants that you raise hydroponically, or in water. I’m fairly new at this, and have done 10 plants at this time. Check out YouTube, and you’ll find a whole new world of plant possibilities. I hope this answers your question! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/fO3GTgkASw-i4zpreDW6jg.webp?size=large) #### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 replied on 2025-05-18 Thank you it does!! #### Lynda replied on 2025-08-02 PS. I now have 17 plants I’ve transferred into PON… I love it, and my plants love it! I should qualify that, and say my plants love it after they get over shock, which is not much for some and a lot for others. Have you transferred any of your plants into PON? TIA! --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_