How to Fix Leggy Houseplants (Very Simple) ☺️🪴

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • This is a really simple process that works for most houseplants! The only real exception would be succulents, which have their own process! I hope you all enjoy even this video was a bit messy :)
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  • @ChristopherKummetz
    @ChristopherKummetz 11 месяцев назад +2

    Holy cow! That’s the exact same plant I have with the same problem. All my other plants are ok, except for this one. Thanks for the info!!

    • @Kafoo008
      @Kafoo008 10 месяцев назад +1

      I have this plant as well, but have no idea what it is. Can you (or anyone) identify it?

    • @yyonak
      @yyonak Месяц назад

      ​@@Kafoo008it is a Dieffenbachia, or also known as a dumb cane 😊

  • @Doris-y5v
    @Doris-y5v 10 месяцев назад

    So simple , easy and clear instruction

  • @samuilc8000
    @samuilc8000 6 месяцев назад +12

    What happened to the original stems with roots? Did you throw them away? They don't produce leaves themselves and grow taller?

    • @michjoseph0109
      @michjoseph0109 4 месяца назад +2

      That's what I was going to ask.

  • @NYtoNC
    @NYtoNC 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for this video, hoping it can help my very leggy plants!!

  • @fskcmc
    @fskcmc 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much! My plant looks so much better after following your advice from this video!

  • @beaglemawm1517
    @beaglemawm1517 2 года назад +12

    What did you do with the original base of the plant? Does it regrow after you cut all the branches off?

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +13

      In many plants it can regrow! I just didn’t have a need for the base of the plant since I only wanted one plant, and I would prefer to use the cuttings over the original plant. It would grow back thicker if you cut the entire plant back though!

    • @tommon02
      @tommon02 2 года назад +1

      That was my question too.

    • @beaglemawm1517
      @beaglemawm1517 2 года назад +1

      @@JoshuasGarden Thank you, I’m trying it. It got some mold and I put some hydrogen peroxide on the soil. It looks as if some of the trunks of the plants are maybe dying though. I think this is a process that is best for warm weather. 🤞

    • @stephenB49
      @stephenB49 Год назад +4

      The old stalk will put out new shoots. If the stalk is still leggy cut it back until there are only a couple of nodes above soil level. There may even be multiple new shoots.😊

  • @susanring8156
    @susanring8156 2 года назад +4

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @Urbanmoon
    @Urbanmoon Год назад +9

    It's been about two weeks for me and there are no signs of roots coming and the leaves are turning yellow and dying. Not sure what I can do.

    • @Urbanmoon
      @Urbanmoon Год назад +21

      Finally! Roots are coming! After 5 weeks! Holy cow, that was slow! Didn't you say something about patience? 🤣

    • @zoeletlive
      @zoeletlive Год назад +2

      Did you let them "callous" over before putting the cuttings into water?

  • @jordanmason9554
    @jordanmason9554 Год назад +2

    Super helpful video! Thank you! Would yulou recommend this for a schefflera? I've lost a lot of bottom leaves and now my plant is recovering and has beautiful new too growth, I'm looking to make it less leggy!

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад +1

      I haven’t worked with schefflera specifically but you can certainly try it!

    • @stephenB49
      @stephenB49 Год назад

      Any plants with stiff segmented stalks: ficus(rubber plant), schefflera, etc can be propogated, but airlayering is a more reliable method of doing it than just cutting the stems and trying to get them to root in water. Look it up😊

  • @iduska4328
    @iduska4328 Год назад

    a very cool video!! mine looks a lot like this and i’m hoping it will grow some new leaves, but if it stays leggy i’m definitely trying this! i looove to see those roots

  • @2sweet2be4gotten
    @2sweet2be4gotten Год назад

    Awesome video ~ thanks 😊

  • @debpratt52
    @debpratt52 2 месяца назад

    Does this work with poinsettias?

  • @Krazykat3141
    @Krazykat3141 Год назад +1

    This may be obvious to most people, but question is, where do I keep my vase of water and cuttings while I’m waiting for roots to grow?
    I’m trying this with my philodron selloum.
    Thanks for the tips. They are so helpful.

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад

      Just place it near a window or somewhere the cuttings can get bright, indirect light

  • @cyc7lops
    @cyc7lops 6 месяцев назад

    Great video...thanks!

  • @amyryan6933
    @amyryan6933 Год назад

    Awesome video!

  • @thanhalaipple6684
    @thanhalaipple6684 Год назад

    Excellent

  • @nevaehfairman214
    @nevaehfairman214 2 года назад

    Great video👍👍👍

  • @Brian-kl1zu
    @Brian-kl1zu Год назад

    Question: Joshua; Why did you transplant all of the cuttings into one pot? It looked rather crowded in there. Thank you.

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад

      Some plants (in a lot of people’s eyes) look better when multiple cuttings fill the pot and give it a full look. But you can put them in individual containers too!

    • @Brian-kl1zu
      @Brian-kl1zu Год назад

      Thanks! One more question. I'm getting ready to follow your steps. I have four (very) leggy stalks in one pot. After I cut the tops, and put them in a vase--Can I cut back the remaining leafless stalks to about six inches or so? (more/less?). Once cut; do I leave the beheaded stalks alone? If they grow; that's good. If not; I'll retire them to the compost. Thank you again; most appreciated. (Many years ago; I cut back a lovely plant; its name escapes me.) Foolishly; without thinking; I applied a layer of Vaseline to each stalk. The plant slowly drowned. :( It turned to mush; unable to respirate. Why did I do this? I had seen cut trees; with tar applied to their trunks. In retrospect; the city probably didn't want them to regrow. Thus; the (unbreathable) tar coating. Lesson learned; too late for my poor; lost plant. I won't do it again.

  • @life_with_ty12
    @life_with_ty12 2 года назад +1

    Great video is there any plants you shouldn't cut

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +4

      Great question! I’m honestly not too sure, I just would say some plants like peace lilies won’t really respond in the same ways. This is more for plants that have long stems and use a decent amount of water. The other exception would be succulents, which you can certainly still cut but it’s a bit of a different process. I actually will be showing that soon too!

    • @life_with_ty12
      @life_with_ty12 2 года назад +1

      @@JoshuasGarden ok thank u

    • @zumbicerulli193
      @zumbicerulli193 Год назад

      Good thing I checked this comment! I was about to do this with a succulent right now 😂

  • @maksggaming6993
    @maksggaming6993 2 года назад

    Thanks Joshua

  • @ameliamack9126
    @ameliamack9126 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @inandoutnature5127
    @inandoutnature5127 Год назад

    can i do this in winter?

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад +1

      For sure! I would just make sure that if they don’t get a lot of sunlight naturally that they may want supplemental light in the winter

  • @lesliegrier1058
    @lesliegrier1058 2 года назад +2

    My citronella plant is so leggy it looks like it wants to go for a looooong jog!!! Does this work for outdoor potted plants as well??? Help!!!!! 🤭😂😂🤣

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +1

      If they are outside I think it would be best to check a few things. Too much fertilizer and not enough sun would be the primary reasons. A citronella needs at least 6 hours of sun. You can try pruning it back by about 1/3 and giving it more sun!

    • @stephenB49
      @stephenB49 Год назад

      Once a stiff segmented plant: ficus(rubber plant), schefflera, dieffenbachia, etc. loses leaves the leaves will not grow back and the plant will get leggy. This is natural. The older leaves die and fall off. Cutting the plant back is the only way to make it look better. Airlayering is a more reliable method then just cutting the stem and trying to get it to root in water. Look it up and try that method😊

  • @bleh5409
    @bleh5409 2 года назад

    Will thia work for a miniature rose? Mine is leggy and I don't know what to do 😢

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад

      Hmm, a rose may not benefit in the same way many houseplants do. I would recommend cutting back some of the leggy growth and putting it in the spot that gets as much light as possible. If you live in a place where it gets cold in the winter, you should wait until nights stay above freezing and put it in a sunny location. You’ll have to start in a shady spot for a couple days and slowly bring it into the sun so you don’t scorch the leaves

  • @alexisle7053
    @alexisle7053 Год назад

    Can u still cut it short if the plant is producing baby plants?

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад

      Yes! That should help to produce a very dense plant

  • @reginadsouza4432
    @reginadsouza4432 9 месяцев назад +1

    what is the name of the plant ?

    • @raine6718
      @raine6718 7 месяцев назад

      Dieffenbachia or "dumbcane"

  • @eatshoe
    @eatshoe 8 месяцев назад +1

    Plants called dieffenbachia

  • @hugs2you
    @hugs2you 2 года назад

    When you say light, you mean indirect light, correct? Not direct sunlight?

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +1

      I’ve had great experience with sun-loving houseplants getting direct sunlight, but as long as they get bright indirect light they should be fine

  • @hugs2you
    @hugs2you 2 года назад

    Can you leave that plant in the water?

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +2

      It will be fine in water for now, but it’s best to plant it in soil once it starts growing roots

  • @timkoch1267
    @timkoch1267 2 года назад +1

    It's time for a quick update video

  • @erumsuhail4437
    @erumsuhail4437 Год назад

    If you provide proper light it can grow healthy and straight

  • @tko8218
    @tko8218 Год назад

    This reminds me of those Japanese karate movies from the 1980s.

  • @stephenB49
    @stephenB49 Год назад

    Airlayering is a much better method with a better chance of success. Look it up😊

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  Год назад +2

      True! I did this in my class last semester! It can be tricky with smaller plants like this though, but either can work!

  • @dharmaiskandar536
    @dharmaiskandar536 Год назад +1

    Wow ..!!!! Turn a leggy plant into a leggy plant! That's awesome!!

  • @windyacresway
    @windyacresway 9 месяцев назад +1

    With that dumb cane you will always have to do this.This plant will never keep its bottom leaves forever.

  • @stephaniestephanie617
    @stephaniestephanie617 2 года назад +1

    I cannot watch this. The mismatched audio is too distracting.

    • @JoshuasGarden
      @JoshuasGarden  2 года назад +2

      I apologize for that. I was using a different microphone at the time. The issue should be solved with all of my newer videos though!

    • @hugs2you
      @hugs2you 2 года назад

      Just listen and don't look at him...

  • @ashtondeanna2065
    @ashtondeanna2065 2 года назад

    💕 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦

  • @staceyrileyartist7884
    @staceyrileyartist7884 Год назад +1

    So helpful, thank you!

  • @asp2021
    @asp2021 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @zuzannanas
    @zuzannanas Год назад

    Thank you!