I so love that you take the time to show us your mom’s plants. They are beautiful. Hope we will get to meet her someday. We also call Sanseveria mother-in-law tongue here in the states. I have a Ficus triangularis and it loses its leaves twice a year. When I take it outside for the summer and again when I bring it back in for the winter. It’s so beautiful it’s worth it to me. It sometimes grows little figs. Mealies love hibiscus.
Thank you so much for your sweet words! 💚 I'd love to introduce you to my mum one day - she’s the true plant queen! 🪴 And yes, Mother-in-law's tongue is such a fun name for Sanseveria! Your Ficus Triangularis sounds gorgeous, especially with those little figs - worth every leaf drop, I agree! 😄
Hi Memo 👋 thanks for the balcony tour 😀 Cyclamens do have a dormancy period approximately 3 months or so. I’ve had a ficus benjamino for many years. It sometimes drops a pile of leaves and then comes back, it is very resilient 😀🇨🇦
Thanks so much, Linda! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the tour! Ficus Benjamina can definitely be dramatic with its leaf drops, but they’re so worth it when they bounce back, right? 🌿
Love your mother’s balcony plants 🪴 And so so true. We don’t need to over think it. If it works, go with it. And if it doesn’t try something new 💚 Thanks for sharing with us 😊
So much nostalgia of my years in Italy. The balcony was practically identical, and those awnings are life savers when it's hot. I could grow anything on it but watering was a pain in the bum 😂
Ah, love that you’re getting some nostalgic vibes from this! 💚 Balconies like these make for amazing plant spaces, but yes, the watering struggle is real! 😅 Those awnings are definitely a life-saver during the hot Greek summers. 🌞
Hi Memo, don´t be afraid of ficus bengamina - it´s a very resilient plant. There are several varieties - I personally prefer the Twilight (white variegation). It loves Soil Ninja´s ficus mix, regular showers (always grows faster after a good shower 😀) and quite a lot of light (more light than many people give it). Happy plant hardly sheds any leaves. Ours is min. 10 years here, survived being dusty in midst of reconstruction (shedded nearly all its leaves) but lives on. Thanks to shedding it can go dormant (like other trees), but then survives really harsh conditions (severe underwatering, not enough light, very cold, reconstruction etc.). Don´t be afraid of shedding - it does it, when it needs to protect itself/save energy to survive. It will regrow beautifully once the conditions are favourable again. Ours got a 28 cm pot this spring with Soil Ninjas´s ficus mix and smaller unintentional self-watering reservoir and it went mad - I have difficulties getting it through the door to the shower and back. Since it started watering itself, it grows even more. It sheds maybe an old leaf or two once in a while (changes of temperature etc.), but that´s it. It is a resilient large beast 🙂 Definitely give it a try :-)
Wow, thank you for all those tips! 🙏 Ficus Benjamina is definitely a resilient one, and I love the idea of giving it showers - so refreshing for them! 💧 Your plant sounds like a true survivor, and I’m inspired to try a similar setup! 🪴 It’s so good to know they can bounce back from tough conditions. Thank you for sharing! 😊
The temperature WOW! As Canadian my backyard with oak trees and squirrels has a different vibe 🤣 and soon they won't have any leaves. Very interesting to see different type of climate 💛
Haha, love it! 🍁 It’s so fascinating how different climates can create completely different vibes for plant lovers! Hope you’re enjoying those oak trees and squirrels up in Canada! 🐿️💛
I have 2 crown of thorns, one had red flowers and the other has yellow flowers. I got one from a cutting when I worked at a garden center, and the other I got from a plant exchange. I live in Southwest Florida and it has been a very, very active storm season. I had them growing in pots outside and the one with red flowers literally had stem rot. I checked it this weekend and had to cut it all the way back to about an inch stump. I'm hoping it will recover. The trials of having desert plants in a tropical environment. 😢
Oh no, so sorry to hear about the stem rot! 😔 Desert plants in tropical climates can definitely be a challenge. Fingers crossed your Crown of Thorns makes a strong comeback - they’re resilient little fighters! 💪🌿
@Houseplantygoodness I may have to call ot a loss. We're about to get hit with another hurricane. I will probably just get a new one once we're done with this weather. Hopefully my home will still be liveable after this one. It's coming head on towards us. Can land anywhere within a 150 mile area along the gulf coast of Florida. Thank you for your prayers
@Houseplantygoodness If we have to evacuate I will be saving one plant only. All others can be replaced, but I had the hardest time finding a china doll. Was looking for that plant for many many years and now I have one who knows when I'll find one again. It's going with me.
I have also referred to it as Mother in Law's Tongue in Canada. I think most do call it Snake Plant in North America? I had no idea Yuccas bloomed! That is so cool.
Commenting again because I hit send before finishing video... I am growing a ficus like this one but as a bonsai. Shop was selling them, decided to give it a go. Surprisingly, it seems to be very happy. I have it under a vintage swag lampsade with a grow bulb. Not directly under, more indirectish light. I would say try one of these little bonsais!
Yucca flowers are edible, cyclamen are coums they are planted very shallow most house plant ones in the UK you can see about half the bulb out the top of the pot and outdoor ones romp away not doing much untill autumn.
Yes, totally! Snake Plant does seem to be the more common name I think in North America. 🌱 And yuccas blooming are such a cool surprise, right? Nature is full of wonders! 🌿
Love that you’re growing a Ficus as a bonsai! How cool is that? 😍 Sounds like you’ve got it in a great spot with that indirect light. I might just have to try that myself one day! 🌿✨
Ahh the mealy bugs. It’s a universal mealy party. I’ve found the Ficus Benjamina really easy. I’ve made a lot of mistakes with that plant and it’s thrived in spite of me. I’m keeping it as a bonsai (kind of) now.
Haha, mealy bugs really do get everywhere, don’t they? 😅 So glad to hear your Ficus Benjamina is thriving despite the mistakes - they’re such resilient plants! 💚
.. Uuhh Memo, your mother's balcony is 🤗.. The sanseviera's in Denmark are mostly known as "Mother-in-law Tongue".. Your mother's look like Sanseviera Laurentii, a very beautiful plant I think.. .. Your mother's Euphorfibia milii is huge, the other one is Euphorbia Nerii folia also called China Cactus.. I bought one by mistake really, but it is loving life in my kitchen window, blooming the best she know how, she is an eye catching.. I can find one for you if you like 😊 just let me know..
Thank you so much for sharing all that knowledge! 🙏 Yes, Sansevieria Laurentii is such a beautiful plant - love it too! Your Euphorbia Nerii folia sounds like a star in your kitchen window! 🌿💚
My ficus Benjamina always defoliates in the winter. I nearly tossed it last spring cause i was sick of looking at it. It's happy in afternoon sun on my balcony but i brought it in last week and i can tell it's about to defoliate again.
Ah, the classic Ficus Benjamina dilemma! 😅 They can be so dramatic when brought inside! Maybe try giving it light levels close to what it is used to and gradually reduce a bit to help with the transition? I hope it bounces back soon! 🌿
I have been straying away from plastic and wood containers as a long term gardener and plant collector. The major downside is price 😅 but the longevity of the planter makes it worth it. I just got tired of plastic containers dry rotting😅😅
Ficus benjamina is easy. Mines on my front veranda in a large pot, small tree size, slow release fertiliser at begiining of spring and beginning of autumn, handful of worm castings every now and then. Lucky to get watered in winter but well watered fortnightly during hot weather (Aussie summers sizzle).. It drops a lot of leaves end of winter/spring so wouldn't have it indoors.
Sounds like you’ve got that Ficus Benjamina thriving on your veranda! 🌿 Love that you’re keeping it well-fed and hydrated during those sizzling Aussie summers! 🌞😊
@@Houseplantygoodness I once nursed a little girl who got 3rd degree burns to both her hands from pulling herself up to stand using a terracotta pot. Who would even consider that? Poor little thing, she was just following her mum around the garden while she watered. It's amazing what heat our plants have to live through if it can burn a child's skin so severely in just seconds. Not sure why I told you this, just food for thought.
Cyclamens have corms, and undergo an annual dormancy period. They don't tend to do all that well in warm climates, sadly...fingers crossed they will come back.
Fingers crossed for those cyclamens! 🌸 Hopefully, they’ll bounce back once they’ve had their dormancy period. Warm climates are definitely tricky for them! 🤞
@@Houseplantygoodness Drama queens, that lot. Even if you put them in a window where they can actually see their home (the Alps), they still kick up a fuss! I've given up.
hey memmo Im needing some advice do you have a way i can pay you for your advice? its re a huge monstera escalito i have thats on a special type of mosspole... photos would help you.. but not sure where to ask
I was doing research on how long it takes philodendrons to flower, I couldn't see many results apart from one place that says it takes 10-15 years. Is this true? I saw your video about how long it takes for them to mature and you said about 6 months in optimal conditions. Does flowering take much longer?
Hi Dergus! I had a Silver Sword philodendron flower when it wasn’t showing fully mature leaves. I believe certain varieties will flower easier than others.
Great question! 🌿 While it can take philodendrons 10-15 years to flower naturally, you're right that they can mature in about 6 months in ideal conditions. Flowering can take much longer, though. Patience is key! 🌸 some Philos for me flowered in the first years, some others like my esmeraldense has taken 4-5 years to flower
Babe u gotta quit suckin on your teeth when you talk , i lysm but the "tsk, tsk" is so distracting and i hate myself for even being so triggered but pllllzzz
@@Houseplantygoodness thank you, I'm so sorry to sound rude, but I appreciate your videos and knowledge and this is just the tiniest place for improvement and will make the auditory flow so nice. 💚
Yes about large pots in hot climates, only way my plants survive in Australia!
Yes, totally agree! Big pots are lifesavers in hot climates - the only way for the plants to really thrive! 🌞🌿
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I so love that you take the time to show us your mom’s plants. They are beautiful. Hope we will get to meet her someday. We also call Sanseveria mother-in-law tongue here in the states. I have a Ficus triangularis and it loses its leaves twice a year. When I take it outside for the summer and again when I bring it back in for the winter. It’s so beautiful it’s worth it to me. It sometimes grows little figs. Mealies love hibiscus.
Thank you so much for your sweet words! 💚 I'd love to introduce you to my mum one day - she’s the true plant queen! 🪴 And yes, Mother-in-law's tongue is such a fun name for Sanseveria! Your Ficus Triangularis sounds gorgeous, especially with those little figs - worth every leaf drop, I agree! 😄
Thank you so much for sharing! You are beloved ❤. So much fun to see your mums balcony
Aww, thank you so much! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour of my mum’s balcony - it’s such a special place for us! 💚
Hi Memo 👋 thanks for the balcony tour 😀 Cyclamens do have a dormancy period approximately 3 months or so. I’ve had a ficus benjamino for many years. It sometimes drops a pile of leaves and then comes back, it is very resilient 😀🇨🇦
Thanks so much, Linda! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the tour! Ficus Benjamina can definitely be dramatic with its leaf drops, but they’re so worth it when they bounce back, right? 🌿
Love your mother’s balcony plants 🪴
And so so true. We don’t need to over think it. If it works, go with it. And if it doesn’t try something new 💚 Thanks for sharing with us 😊
Thank you so much! 💚 Yes, my mum’s approach is definitely laid-back but effective. Sometimes, the less we fuss, the better the plants seem to do! 😊🪴
I'm so jealous of the long summers and the perfect growing conditions. Thanks for the video, Memo!
Thanks so much, Agnes! 💚 Yes, the long summers and ideal growing conditions in Greece are amazing. So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊🌿
So much nostalgia of my years in Italy. The balcony was practically identical, and those awnings are life savers when it's hot. I could grow anything on it but watering was a pain in the bum 😂
Ah, love that you’re getting some nostalgic vibes from this! 💚 Balconies like these make for amazing plant spaces, but yes, the watering struggle is real! 😅 Those awnings are definitely a life-saver during the hot Greek summers. 🌞
Glad you had a good holiday but selfishly glad your back x
Haha, thank you! I had a great holiday, but it’s good to be back with you all! 😊🌿
Hi Memo, don´t be afraid of ficus bengamina - it´s a very resilient plant.
There are several varieties - I personally prefer the Twilight (white variegation).
It loves Soil Ninja´s ficus mix, regular showers (always grows faster after a good shower 😀) and quite a lot of light (more light than many people give it). Happy plant hardly sheds any leaves.
Ours is min. 10 years here, survived being dusty in midst of reconstruction (shedded nearly all its leaves) but lives on. Thanks to shedding it can go dormant (like other trees), but then survives really harsh conditions (severe underwatering, not enough light, very cold, reconstruction etc.). Don´t be afraid of shedding - it does it, when it needs to protect itself/save energy to survive. It will regrow beautifully once the conditions are favourable again.
Ours got a 28 cm pot this spring with Soil Ninjas´s ficus mix and smaller unintentional self-watering reservoir and it went mad - I have difficulties getting it through the door to the shower and back. Since it started watering itself, it grows even more. It sheds maybe an old leaf or two once in a while (changes of temperature etc.), but that´s it. It is a resilient large beast 🙂
Definitely give it a try :-)
Wow, thank you for all those tips! 🙏 Ficus Benjamina is definitely a resilient one, and I love the idea of giving it showers - so refreshing for them! 💧 Your plant sounds like a true survivor, and I’m inspired to try a similar setup! 🪴 It’s so good to know they can bounce back from tough conditions. Thank you for sharing! 😊
The temperature WOW! As Canadian my backyard with oak trees and squirrels has a different vibe 🤣 and soon they won't have any leaves. Very interesting to see different type of climate 💛
Haha, love it! 🍁 It’s so fascinating how different climates can create completely different vibes for plant lovers! Hope you’re enjoying those oak trees and squirrels up in Canada! 🐿️💛
I have 2 crown of thorns, one had red flowers and the other has yellow flowers. I got one from a cutting when I worked at a garden center, and the other I got from a plant exchange. I live in Southwest Florida and it has been a very, very active storm season. I had them growing in pots outside and the one with red flowers literally had stem rot. I checked it this weekend and had to cut it all the way back to about an inch stump. I'm hoping it will recover. The trials of having desert plants in a tropical environment. 😢
Oh no, so sorry to hear about the stem rot! 😔 Desert plants in tropical climates can definitely be a challenge. Fingers crossed your Crown of Thorns makes a strong comeback - they’re resilient little fighters! 💪🌿
@Houseplantygoodness I may have to call ot a loss. We're about to get hit with another hurricane. I will probably just get a new one once we're done with this weather. Hopefully my home will still be liveable after this one. It's coming head on towards us. Can land anywhere within a 150 mile area along the gulf coast of Florida. Thank you for your prayers
@Houseplantygoodness If we have to evacuate I will be saving one plant only. All others can be replaced, but I had the hardest time finding a china doll. Was looking for that plant for many many years and now I have one who knows when I'll find one again. It's going with me.
I have also referred to it as Mother in Law's Tongue in Canada. I think most do call it Snake Plant in North America?
I had no idea Yuccas bloomed! That is so cool.
Commenting again because I hit send before finishing video...
I am growing a ficus like this one but as a bonsai. Shop was selling them, decided to give it a go. Surprisingly, it seems to be very happy. I have it under a vintage swag lampsade with a grow bulb. Not directly under, more indirectish light. I would say try one of these little bonsais!
Yucca flowers are edible, cyclamen are coums they are planted very shallow most house plant ones in the UK you can see about half the bulb out the top of the pot and outdoor ones romp away not doing much untill autumn.
In Finland we call it also mother in laws tongue. Anopin kieli 😊
Yes, totally! Snake Plant does seem to be the more common name I think in North America. 🌱 And yuccas blooming are such a cool surprise, right? Nature is full of wonders! 🌿
Love that you’re growing a Ficus as a bonsai! How cool is that? 😍 Sounds like you’ve got it in a great spot with that indirect light. I might just have to try that myself one day! 🌿✨
Ahh the mealy bugs. It’s a universal mealy party.
I’ve found the Ficus Benjamina really easy. I’ve made a lot of mistakes with that plant and it’s thrived in spite of me. I’m keeping it as a bonsai (kind of) now.
Haha, mealy bugs really do get everywhere, don’t they? 😅 So glad to hear your Ficus Benjamina is thriving despite the mistakes - they’re such resilient plants! 💚
I hope you have a wonderful holiday. We do call that dracaena a Mother’s In-law tongue or snake plants in the US.
Hope you’re having a wonderful day too! 😊 Yes, "Mother-in-law’s tongue" and "Snake Plant" seem to be the go-to names for Dracaena in North America! 🌿
.. Uuhh Memo, your mother's balcony is 🤗.. The sanseviera's in Denmark are mostly known as "Mother-in-law Tongue".. Your mother's look like Sanseviera Laurentii, a very beautiful plant I think..
.. Your mother's Euphorfibia milii is huge, the other one is Euphorbia Nerii folia also called China Cactus.. I bought one by mistake really, but it is loving life in my kitchen window, blooming the best she know how, she is an eye catching.. I can find one for you if you like 😊 just let me know..
Thank you so much for sharing all that knowledge! 🙏 Yes, Sansevieria Laurentii is such a beautiful plant - love it too! Your Euphorbia Nerii folia sounds like a star in your kitchen window! 🌿💚
My ficus Benjamina always defoliates in the winter. I nearly tossed it last spring cause i was sick of looking at it. It's happy in afternoon sun on my balcony but i brought it in last week and i can tell it's about to defoliate again.
Ah, the classic Ficus Benjamina dilemma! 😅 They can be so dramatic when brought inside! Maybe try giving it light levels close to what it is used to and gradually reduce a bit to help with the transition? I hope it bounces back soon! 🌿
I have been straying away from plastic and wood containers as a long term gardener and plant collector. The major downside is price 😅 but the longevity of the planter makes it worth it. I just got tired of plastic containers dry rotting😅😅
I love the idea of having a beautiful balcony / porch like this. But ... not sure I'd enjoy that kind of heat. Holy Moses 🥵
I feel you on the heat! 🥵 It’s beautiful but definitely intense. A lush balcony like that is amazing, but a cool breeze is nice sometimes! 😅🌿
Such gorgeous plants! How old is the Crown of Thorns? I just got one from a friends mom. I’m not sure how old it is yet.
Ficus benjamina is easy. Mines on my front veranda in a large pot, small tree size, slow release fertiliser at begiining of spring and beginning of autumn, handful of worm castings every now and then. Lucky to get watered in winter but well watered fortnightly during hot weather (Aussie summers sizzle).. It drops a lot of leaves end of winter/spring so wouldn't have it indoors.
Sounds like you’ve got that Ficus Benjamina thriving on your veranda! 🌿 Love that you’re keeping it well-fed and hydrated during those sizzling Aussie summers! 🌞😊
@@Houseplantygoodness that's about all I do in summer is stay hydrated, both me and my plants!! I am often seen watering myself down.
@@Houseplantygoodness I once nursed a little girl who got 3rd degree burns to both her hands from pulling herself up to stand using a terracotta pot. Who would even consider that? Poor little thing, she was just following her mum around the garden while she watered. It's amazing what heat our plants have to live through if it can burn a child's skin so severely in just seconds.
Not sure why I told you this, just food for thought.
Cyclamens have corms, and undergo an annual dormancy period. They don't tend to do all that well in warm climates, sadly...fingers crossed they will come back.
Fingers crossed for those cyclamens! 🌸 Hopefully, they’ll bounce back once they’ve had their dormancy period. Warm climates are definitely tricky for them! 🤞
@@Houseplantygoodness Drama queens, that lot. Even if you put them in a window where they can actually see their home (the Alps), they still kick up a fuss! I've given up.
hey memmo Im needing some advice do you have a way i can pay you for your advice? its re a huge monstera escalito i have thats on a special type of mosspole... photos would help you.. but not sure where to ask
Hey there! 😊 I’d be happy to help with your Monstera Escaleto. Feel free to DM me on Instagram (@Trojanking9) and we can discuss! 🌿💚
@@Houseplantygoodness have done
I was doing research on how long it takes philodendrons to flower, I couldn't see many results apart from one place that says it takes 10-15 years. Is this true? I saw your video about how long it takes for them to mature and you said about 6 months in optimal conditions. Does flowering take much longer?
Hi Dergus! I had a Silver Sword philodendron flower when it wasn’t showing fully mature leaves. I believe certain varieties will flower easier than others.
@@halliedobbins Oh ok, good to know. I'm guessing it doesn't take 15 years then. What type of conditions was it in?
Great question! 🌿 While it can take philodendrons 10-15 years to flower naturally, you're right that they can mature in about 6 months in ideal conditions. Flowering can take much longer, though. Patience is key! 🌸 some Philos for me flowered in the first years, some others like my esmeraldense has taken 4-5 years to flower
I have actually tried third times a charm. Yeah that didn't work out well so yes I moved on. 😊
Ah yes, sometimes you just have to move on! 😄 Not all plants are meant to thrive in every space. 😊💚
Babe u gotta quit suckin on your teeth when you talk , i lysm but the "tsk, tsk" is so distracting and i hate myself for even being so triggered but pllllzzz
Haha, I didn’t even realize I was doing that! Thanks for letting me know. 😅 I’ll work on it - appreciate your feedback! 🙏
@@Houseplantygoodness thank you, I'm so sorry to sound rude, but I appreciate your videos and knowledge and this is just the tiniest place for improvement and will make the auditory flow so nice. 💚