Thank you so much for the kind mention Memo, it brightened up our day ☀️. We know you may not be able to come, but if anyone would like to have a chat with us we’ll be at the Toronto Botanical Expo on June the 11th.
Hey Charlie! Ah, the magic of staying evergreen in the plant world, right? 😂 Thanks for the kind words. Here's to many more years of sharing plant love! ❤️🌿
Why are you only at 14k followers??😢 your channel is by far better than 95% of the other plant channels out there!! Once again AWESOME video! I learn so much from you!!
April, your comment has made my day! 🥰 It's such a pleasure to know that you find my channel valuable. Thank you for the support, and here's to more plant-loving content for all of us! 🌱💕
Echoing what others have said: thumbs up on winter fertilizing. I was pretty shocked at the root growth of every plant that I've had out of a pot. The growth has been explosive this Spring, which isn't conclusive, but I'd say the root growth is undeniable. (And I also keep most of my plants in a larger, very cool room, all winter. No problems at all.)
Dave! So nice to see you here again 😊. I'm super thrilled that winter fertilizing worked out so well for you. It's always great to experiment and see the results first hand, right? And kudos to keeping your plants happy during winter in a cool room. Keep up the good work! 👏🌿
Love it, “What is this fool doing.”😂. I’ll be trying a couple of your tips & see it it works for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience Meno!
Tienes 100% toda la razón , por ejemplo yo estoy segura de que la razón por la que todas mis orquídeas me florecen todos los años y dos veces cada año , no es porque sea una experta en orquídeas noooo , yo siempre he pensado que es por qué en invierno, mis plantas pasan " frío " ( frío = a prox 14 / 16 ° ) , esto me lo dijo hace muchos años una señora encantadora que vivía en un pequeño pueblo en las montañas de una zona de Argentina , no había más que ver sus expectaculares orquídeas y también está amable dama , tenía muchas de ellas , atadas con maderas , musgo ...etc en zapatos viejos de plástico ( había sido enfermera y tenía los típicos de su profesión) , yo nunca lo intenté pero lo que tú nos has mostrado para esa pequeña orquídea,me recordó a sus zapatos 🤔😉👍 ; todos los demás consejos o tips me parecen que tienen toda la lógica de la naturaleza, excelente 👏. Un saludo 💌
Muchas gracias, Maria, por compartir tu hermosa experiencia! Es asombroso lo versátil y creativos que podemos llegar a ser con el cuidado de las plantas de interior. Estoy emocionado de saber que mi video trajo de vuelta tan bellos recuerdos. ¡Y tus orquídeas son verdaderamente un testimonio de tu buen cuidado! ¡Sigue nutriendo a tus compañeras verdes y disfruta de su belleza! 🌱🌸😊
I’ve always fertilised my plants all year round. I also grow my plants in a room where the temperature can drop below 10 degrees in the winter, I’ve never lost a plant and every single one of my phalaenopsis orchids produced a spike last year too
First: your shirt is amazing. I love it so much 😍 I will definitely try companion planting. I think it might also save a bit space and will ultimately get more plants into a prime spot. I just have to figure out which I want to plant together
Thank you, Silvia! 😊 I'm glad you liked the shirt, it's one of my favourites too. 👕 And yes, companion planting is such a great way to maximize space and the benefits your plants can get from each other. Can't wait to see what combinations you come up with! 🪴💚
Thank goodness you love research, saves us so much time that you do it for us, once again food for thought. (My poor brain😂) Really love the idea of the wall mounts for some of the plants, specifically the pendant 28:47 and jungle cacti that literally live in the tree crevices. Once again thank you Memo your a 💎 much love as always 🪴💚🌱
I'm always here to save the day (and your time) with research, Kathy! Glad you found the tips useful. The wall mounts really are a game-changer, aren't they? Much love to you too! 💎🪴💚
Thank for mentioning companion planting. Some plants love sharing the same pot. I would appreciate it if you could give some tips on which plants could "live" together in one pot. I've done some common houseplant combos like 2 different asparagus fern family plants (no fancy plant names available 😂) plus some spider plant babies, but tropicals scare me 😂 Can monsteria live with an adinsonii and some pothos? I have a Boston ferm with leaves the same length as me. I love plants but covid left me with ĺoads of pot plants and not enough hours in the day. If you were interested in sharing your ideas if you had to combine plants to save space. I'm in th UK so roughly 50% humidity, central heating and no aircon 😅 Thanks for the videos. Your plants look freaking lush ❤
Hey there, Monique! Absolutely, companion planting can be a game-changer. Monstera, adinsonii, and pothos could make a great combo given similar light and moisture needs. But remember to check regularly for any signs of discomfort from the plants. It sounds like your Boston fern is living its best life! 🌿💃 And don't worry, we all find ourselves with a jungle at home after COVID! 😂 Stay tuned for more tips on plant combos. 🙌❤️
Very cool video & tips :-) I did fertilise some of my plants in winter, but only with very diluted solution once a month and not all of them. But it makes sense - everyone is growing roots anyway all the time, so why not. Will definitely readjust it for next winter 🙂
Hello, SparkleInMoonlight! 😃 I'm glad to hear you found the tips helpful. Your approach to winter fertilising seems very balanced and careful, which is awesome. Do let me know how the adjustment goes for you next winter! 🌿💡
Definitely been fertilizing all year round for a couple of years now with great success and companion planting is an awesome way also for combining different plants in one planter. Safes space and looks pretty awesome.
Hi Memo, firstly thank you so much for your videos, i really feel like im learning as i go along my plant journey. Secondly, as a relatively new plant parent I'd like to know if you have an opinion about fertiliser pellets that sit in pon? I have decided (for my sins) to concentrate on alocasias, I know, mad, but I love them and have had some good results......so far! Anyhoo, I have my alocasia collection in pon, and have decided to try fertiliser balls in it. Any thoughts on this? Thank you 😊😊😊
Hey there, Alison! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the plant journey with my videos. 😊 About fertiliser pellets, they can work well as a slow-release option, but always keep an eye on your plants to see how they respond. And wow, alocasias! They're stunning plants, and I'm sure they're thriving under your care! Feel free to share updates about your alocasia adventure. 🌱😃
Winter fertilizing has been my biggest change this last year. I lightly fertilize with every water and saw tremendous growth, even in December. I’m getting more bold pushing nutrients and have found having my soil mix continue to evolve into less moisture retaining allows me to give them more nutrients more often. Welcome to the world of 3D printing! Let us know when you earn your first birds nest 20 hrs into a 24hr print! 😂 You’ve got me curious, I do believe in micro climates. We can measure, and might I say, debunk that things like pebble trays don’t really impact humidity. Can we measure any appreciable differences when companion planting? I “feel” like my plants do better grouped together, but I can’t say my hydrometers read different in the plant zone vs main room. I haven’t tracked this in depth, or believe they are capable of being that precise, just general observations. Again, if it doesn’t change enough to measure, in effect, is it enough to make any impact? OR, is something else going on? (Since plants sign, does karaoke make them happy together?😅)
That's great to hear, Richard! I'm glad winter fertilizing has shown positive results for you. As for the companion planting, it would be interesting to see if there are measurable differences. Maybe a future research project in the making! 😁🔬 Yeah I am also fully expecting that 20 hour birds nest in a 24hr print 😅😂😂😂
Hi Lisa! Fertilizing weekly during summer is absolutely fine, but in winter, consider reducing the strength of the fertilizer to about 1/4 to 1/2 of what you usually use. This way you'll avoid overwhelming your plants. They do slow down a bit in winter! ❄️🪴
I have had a rubber tree plant for almost 2 years it’s about 8 feet tall and I just noticed some black spots on a couple of the leaves so I cut the leaves off and stuck it out in the sun. It does not have a root rot, so what do you suggest?
Black spots could indicate a fungal infection or could be a result of overwatering. The first step is to isolate the plant to prevent any possible spread of disease. Keep it in a well-ventilated spot. You might also want to try a fungicide if it's a fungal issue. And remember, while sunlight can be beneficial, too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burn. Keep an eye on it! 🌿🔍
@@Houseplantygoodness thank you so much honey it doesn’t have route right but I do believe it’s a fungal or some sort of bacterial thing. Thank you very much.
So much great information! I've made notes. I so appreciate the research you do and that you so generously share with us. (And yes, I SO get it--words ARE hard sometimes) Hmmmmm, how many times can I use the world "so" in one short post? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I dont think even a golden pothos has been around our houses long enough to adapt to household environment as a species. Evolution doesnt work this fast
Thank you so much for the kind mention Memo, it brightened up our day ☀️. We know you may not be able to come, but if anyone would like to have a chat with us we’ll be at the Toronto Botanical Expo on June the 11th.
Ah, fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 I unfortunately won't be able to make it to the Botanical Expo but I would love to connect 💚🪴
Ojalá que pudiera estar en Toronto por esas fechas , sería todo un placer , seguro ! 👍 . Un saludo 💌
My pleasure! You guys do some amazing work. All the best for the expo! Wish I could be there! 🎪🌱
I watched an oldie but goodie this morning and you haven’t aged a day! ❤
Hey Charlie! Ah, the magic of staying evergreen in the plant world, right? 😂 Thanks for the kind words. Here's to many more years of sharing plant love! ❤️🌿
Why are you only at 14k followers??😢 your channel is by far better than 95% of the other plant channels out there!!
Once again AWESOME video! I learn so much from you!!
April, your comment has made my day! 🥰 It's such a pleasure to know that you find my channel valuable. Thank you for the support, and here's to more plant-loving content for all of us! 🌱💕
@@Houseplantygoodness 🥰🥰
I absolutely love you
Awww, thank you
Echoing what others have said: thumbs up on winter fertilizing. I was pretty shocked at the root growth of every plant that I've had out of a pot. The growth has been explosive this Spring, which isn't conclusive, but I'd say the root growth is undeniable. (And I also keep most of my plants in a larger, very cool room, all winter. No problems at all.)
Dave! So nice to see you here again 😊. I'm super thrilled that winter fertilizing worked out so well for you. It's always great to experiment and see the results first hand, right? And kudos to keeping your plants happy during winter in a cool room. Keep up the good work! 👏🌿
Love it, “What is this fool doing.”😂. I’ll be trying a couple of your tips & see it it works for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience Meno!
I'm glad you found the tips useful! Can't wait to hear how they work out for you. Keep us posted! 💬🌱😄
Tienes 100% toda la razón , por ejemplo yo estoy segura de que la razón por la que todas mis orquídeas me florecen todos los años y dos veces cada año , no es porque sea una experta en orquídeas noooo , yo siempre he pensado que es por qué en invierno, mis plantas pasan " frío " ( frío = a prox 14 / 16 ° ) , esto me lo dijo hace muchos años una señora encantadora que vivía en un pequeño pueblo en las montañas de una zona de Argentina , no había más que ver sus expectaculares orquídeas y también está amable dama , tenía muchas de ellas , atadas con maderas , musgo ...etc en zapatos viejos de plástico ( había sido enfermera y tenía los típicos de su profesión) , yo nunca lo intenté pero lo que tú nos has mostrado para esa pequeña orquídea,me recordó a sus zapatos 🤔😉👍 ; todos los demás consejos o tips me parecen que tienen toda la lógica de la naturaleza, excelente 👏. Un saludo 💌
Muchas gracias, Maria, por compartir tu hermosa experiencia! Es asombroso lo versátil y creativos que podemos llegar a ser con el cuidado de las plantas de interior. Estoy emocionado de saber que mi video trajo de vuelta tan bellos recuerdos. ¡Y tus orquídeas son verdaderamente un testimonio de tu buen cuidado! ¡Sigue nutriendo a tus compañeras verdes y disfruta de su belleza! 🌱🌸😊
There are highland nepenthes that need a temperature fluctuation between day and nighttime to thrive
True, some plants have very specific needs. The highland nepenthes is a great example! Thanks for bringing it up. 👍🌿
Companion Planting... I'm a HUGE advocate for that! Not to mention, it looks gorgeous!
So glad to hear from another companion planting enthusiast! It not only benefits the plants, but also makes for a beautiful display! 💖🪴
I’ve always fertilised my plants all year round. I also grow my plants in a room where the temperature can drop below 10 degrees in the winter, I’ve never lost a plant and every single one of my phalaenopsis orchids produced a spike last year too
Susan así es 👍👏👏💌
That's awesome, Susan! It just goes to show how resilient and adaptable plants can be. Your orchids are proof of that! 🌸👏
First: your shirt is amazing. I love it so much 😍
I will definitely try companion planting. I think it might also save a bit space and will ultimately get more plants into a prime spot. I just have to figure out which I want to plant together
Thank you, Silvia! 😊 I'm glad you liked the shirt, it's one of my favourites too. 👕 And yes, companion planting is such a great way to maximize space and the benefits your plants can get from each other. Can't wait to see what combinations you come up with! 🪴💚
Thank goodness you love research, saves us so much time that you do it for us, once again food for thought. (My poor brain😂) Really love the idea of the wall mounts for some of the plants, specifically the pendant 28:47 and jungle cacti that literally live in the tree crevices. Once again thank you Memo your a 💎 much love as always 🪴💚🌱
I'm always here to save the day (and your time) with research, Kathy! Glad you found the tips useful. The wall mounts really are a game-changer, aren't they? Much love to you too! 💎🪴💚
Thank for mentioning companion planting. Some plants love sharing the same pot. I would appreciate it if you could give some tips on which plants could "live" together in one pot.
I've done some common houseplant combos like 2 different asparagus fern family plants (no fancy plant names available 😂) plus some spider plant babies, but tropicals scare me 😂 Can monsteria live with an adinsonii and some pothos?
I have a Boston ferm with leaves the same length as me. I love plants but covid left me with ĺoads of pot plants and not enough hours in the day. If you were interested in sharing your ideas if you had to combine plants to save space. I'm in th UK so roughly 50% humidity, central heating and no aircon 😅
Thanks for the videos. Your plants look freaking lush ❤
Hey there, Monique! Absolutely, companion planting can be a game-changer. Monstera, adinsonii, and pothos could make a great combo given similar light and moisture needs. But remember to check regularly for any signs of discomfort from the plants. It sounds like your Boston fern is living its best life! 🌿💃 And don't worry, we all find ourselves with a jungle at home after COVID! 😂 Stay tuned for more tips on plant combos. 🙌❤️
Thank you for this valuable information!!! 🪴🌿💚🙋🏼♀️🐩
Thank you, Nina! It's always a pleasure to share valuable information with fellow plant lovers like you. I hope you find it really helpful! 🌿💚🙋♂️🌱
Very cool video & tips :-)
I did fertilise some of my plants in winter, but only with very diluted solution once a month and not all of them. But it makes sense - everyone is growing roots anyway all the time, so why not. Will definitely readjust it for next winter 🙂
Hello, SparkleInMoonlight! 😃 I'm glad to hear you found the tips helpful. Your approach to winter fertilising seems very balanced and careful, which is awesome. Do let me know how the adjustment goes for you next winter! 🌿💡
Great information. I am an over water so I double the perlite in my potting mix to help with that!
LOVE the air layering option for root rot- great tip , never thought of that- thank you👏🏻
Thank you for your kind words, Loren! I'm glad you found the air layering tip helpful! Happy plant caring! 🌱🌿👏
I do fertilize in the winter if I see any growth at all.
That's a good practice, Vicky! Adjusting your care routine based on your plants' behavior is always a smart move. 🌱👍
Definitely been fertilizing all year round for a couple of years now with great success and companion planting is an awesome way also for combining different plants in one planter. Safes space and looks pretty awesome.
Right on, Elisabeth! You're definitely onto some great practices there. Companion planting does look fabulous, doesn't it? 🌿💚
Oh I'd love to put a dischidia in that mount!
Estaría feliz , a muchas de ellas les encanta 👏👍💌
That sounds like a fantastic idea! A dischidia would look stunning in the mount! 🌿🖼️
Great video, do you have an orchid specific video yet?
I also fertilize year round but in winter i use less.
Hi Memo, firstly thank you so much for your videos, i really feel like im learning as i go along my plant journey. Secondly, as a relatively new plant parent I'd like to know if you have an opinion about fertiliser pellets that sit in pon? I have decided (for my sins) to concentrate on alocasias, I know, mad, but I love them and have had some good results......so far! Anyhoo, I have my alocasia collection in pon, and have decided to try fertiliser balls in it. Any thoughts on this? Thank you 😊😊😊
Hey there, Alison! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the plant journey with my videos. 😊 About fertiliser pellets, they can work well as a slow-release option, but always keep an eye on your plants to see how they respond. And wow, alocasias! They're stunning plants, and I'm sure they're thriving under your care! Feel free to share updates about your alocasia adventure. 🌱😃
Winter fertilizing has been my biggest change this last year. I lightly fertilize with every water and saw tremendous growth, even in December. I’m getting more bold pushing nutrients and have found having my soil mix continue to evolve into less moisture retaining allows me to give them more nutrients more often.
Welcome to the world of 3D printing! Let us know when you earn your first birds nest 20 hrs into a 24hr print! 😂
You’ve got me curious, I do believe in micro climates. We can measure, and might I say, debunk that things like pebble trays don’t really impact humidity. Can we measure any appreciable differences when companion planting? I “feel” like my plants do better grouped together, but I can’t say my hydrometers read different in the plant zone vs main room. I haven’t tracked this in depth, or believe they are capable of being that precise, just general observations. Again, if it doesn’t change enough to measure, in effect, is it enough to make any impact? OR, is something else going on? (Since plants sign, does karaoke make them happy together?😅)
That's great to hear, Richard! I'm glad winter fertilizing has shown positive results for you. As for the companion planting, it would be interesting to see if there are measurable differences. Maybe a future research project in the making! 😁🔬
Yeah I am also fully expecting that 20 hour birds nest in a 24hr print 😅😂😂😂
I just received four orchids for Mother’s Day. Can they go in water?
sure, that is possible as far as I know 👍🏻
Hi there I currently fertilize everytime I water which is once a week in summer okay to do this all winter every time I water ?
Hi Lisa! Fertilizing weekly during summer is absolutely fine, but in winter, consider reducing the strength of the fertilizer to about 1/4 to 1/2 of what you usually use. This way you'll avoid overwhelming your plants. They do slow down a bit in winter! ❄️🪴
Make sure you fertilize fruit trees ect in late winter. Any new growth in the fall will only be killed off by winter in many parts of the world. 💚
You're absolutely right, Sherry! Timing is key when it comes to fertilizing, especially with fruit trees. 🌳🍎👌
I have had a rubber tree plant for almost 2 years it’s about 8 feet tall and I just noticed some black spots on a couple of the leaves so I cut the leaves off and stuck it out in the sun. It does not have a root rot, so what do you suggest?
Black spots could indicate a fungal infection or could be a result of overwatering. The first step is to isolate the plant to prevent any possible spread of disease. Keep it in a well-ventilated spot. You might also want to try a fungicide if it's a fungal issue. And remember, while sunlight can be beneficial, too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burn. Keep an eye on it! 🌿🔍
@@Houseplantygoodness thank you so much honey it doesn’t have route right but I do believe it’s a fungal or some sort of bacterial thing. Thank you very much.
This phone it just says what it wants
So much great information! I've made notes. I so appreciate the research you do and that you so generously share with us. (And yes, I SO get it--words ARE hard sometimes) Hmmmmm, how many times can I use the world "so" in one short post?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So glad you found the information useful and made some notes! Words can definitely be tricky sometimes 😅.
I dont think even a golden pothos has been around our houses long enough to adapt to household environment as a species. Evolution doesnt work this fast
You've got a point there, Agnes. Evolution does take its time. But our plants are tough cookies, doing their best to adapt to our homes! 🏠🌿