Why I stopped misting plants | How to actually increase humidity

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  • @KillThisPlant
    @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +49

    I keep a humidifier near my more sensitive plants and try to maintain 35% relative humidity in the winter and 55-60% in the spring and summer. How are you increasing your humidity? Do you bother with it?

    • @mwoods4608
      @mwoods4608 3 года назад +13

      I hang up my clothes, towels blankets etc to dry near my plants.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +7

      @@mwoods4608 I've hear this too, I actually wanted to do some testing to see if it's something others should consider. Thanks for the comments.

    • @lenanicodemus9452
      @lenanicodemus9452 3 года назад +1

      @@mwoods4608 I never thought of that!

    • @VinylUnboxings
      @VinylUnboxings 2 года назад +8

      Having a big-ass fish tropical tank keeps the humidity in the room at 60-70% for me

    • @MrResns
      @MrResns 2 года назад +3

      i have a hygrometer right between my plants and a humidifier nearby. When i leave house and return humidity usually is 55% then i get it up to 70% and plants look happy.

  • @Helter-Skelterz
    @Helter-Skelterz 2 года назад +192

    UK here! I increase the humidity by having intimate, breathy conversations with my plants up close. I get right up into their foliage and tell them that they are beautiful. :)
    This channel is brilliant, by the way. Hugely informative and straightforward. I love the subtle humour in your delivery, too. Keep 'em coming!

    • @theedgeofcorrie
      @theedgeofcorrie 2 года назад +3

      Best comment & best plant mom! 😂

    • @Helter-Skelterz
      @Helter-Skelterz 2 года назад +5

      @@theedgeofcorrie Thank you, lovely! That's made my day. I'm going to have a nice cup of tea and tell the plants all about the nice lady in the replies. :)

    • @k_perry
      @k_perry Год назад +5

      This tickled my spirit and I thank you for the laugh! 💜 lol

    • @Helter-Skelterz
      @Helter-Skelterz Год назад +1

      @@k_perry Hey, you're welcome! Glad to share some giggles!

    • @sheam9988
      @sheam9988 Год назад +2

      😂 i love it!

  • @iamkingsolomon
    @iamkingsolomon 2 года назад +10

    I live in Nevada and its literally bone dry and I haven't had any issues with my plants. Thankfully they love me.

    • @akim210
      @akim210 10 месяцев назад

      Same sis! I just bought two Cordyline Fruticosa stems from Hawaii & I live in northern NV! Dry as hell winter & summer. I'm willing to make some adjustments, I just have to be prepared to do regular maintenance. It'll be the only plant I buy at this point with extreme needs so we'll see how it turns out!

  • @plantwaif
    @plantwaif 2 года назад +49

    I live in LA and it’s super dry. I keep humidity up by having bowls of water amongst my plants in the window so the heat or the sun evaporates. They aren’t particularly big or unsightly but I I’ve found it pretty helpful at maintaining humidity up around 65/70%

    • @g00ts
      @g00ts Год назад +4

      You have to evaporate a lot of water to effectively humidify. I go through two gallons of water a day. But then again I live in Estonia. Ther's literally a blizzard outside right now in the middle of March while most of the world is probably already sunbathing.

    • @daisymurugaya4334
      @daisymurugaya4334 Год назад

      How do u prevent mosquito breading in there please?

    • @cron410
      @cron410 Год назад +3

      ​@@daisymurugaya4334inside your house? You can probably add a little dish soap to break the water tension, or add commercial products that keeps mosquito eggs from hatching in water.

    • @Ficusforev
      @Ficusforev 7 месяцев назад

      @@daisymurugaya4334or you could use mosquito dunks

    • @kyoglesage
      @kyoglesage 6 месяцев назад

      @@daisymurugaya4334You replace the water when you spot 'wrigglers' (mosquito babies) in the water.
      Very, very simple.
      You do the same with bird baths in the garden.

  • @Dude_its_Lyz
    @Dude_its_Lyz 2 года назад +4

    I think this is the first time I have watched this particular video. What I do to increase my localized humidity for my plants is, I set jars and bottles of water around them as well change/clean them frequently. I have been known to propogate in said jars and bottles.

  • @MandalaBunnyhome
    @MandalaBunnyhome 2 года назад +22

    I'm so glad you showed a picture of the water damage! I have a new leaf with those same spots and I'm guessing that's what it was. I only misted a few times bc it seems kinda pointless and I'm prone to over-watering so I didn't want to over-mist

  • @goosty17
    @goosty17 3 года назад +36

    The pebble tray definitely works for me! I get usually a 20-30% increase! I think the reason why my change in humidity might be more dramatic compared to yours is because my room is already super dry. I'm talking 20% humidity in my room lol. So it evaporates really fast. I refill my tray every week because it dries up!
    But I do agree, humidity is best increased by a humidifier. Lastly, misting promotes mold growth. Especially if you do it at night :(

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +5

      That's such a high increase! I had to test this a few times. I had realized putting my reader on the rocks caused water to touch the humidity reader. Even damp soil caused the reader to spike. In the video its balancing on a rubber eraser.
      Thanks for sharing your experience. If it works for you keep doing it!

    • @MsLouisVee
      @MsLouisVee 2 года назад +3

      Well if misting causes mold wouldn’t a humidifier have the same effect overtime?

    • @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013
      @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 2 года назад +7

      @@MsLouisVee Naah. Hand misters and humidifers work differently. Hand misters usually tend to be a lot less reliable when it comes to misting due to them using water pressure to force the water apart which is less reliable and can't really give the same fine mists that a lot of modern humidifiers do. Plus, even when they are reliable, they aren't usually capable of giving a fine enough mist to properly disperse the water into the air with how close your hand is to the plant.
      Humidifiers are a lot more reliable, as they keep the humidity consistent whilst having a finer mist. Plus, they're further away from your plants, so any spittle that could be caused by the humidifier is too far to land on the leaves.
      Also, If you think about mist and humidity... they're kind of two different things. Mist is basically fog, it can mess with your hair and it dampens your skin. Humidity, on the other hand, gives a lot of health benefits (healthier skin, moisturised hair, less cracked lips) and can't really be felt unless under specific circumstances like temperature or a difference in local water quality.

    • @MsLouisVee
      @MsLouisVee 2 года назад +1

      @@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 thank you very much for replying to me and answering my questions. I think I will get out my humidifier and turn it on for my plants😀❤️

    • @aviark
      @aviark 2 года назад +1

      @@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013I believe there must be a lot of variables in play since I have been only hand misting for a long time and my plants have astonishing vigor and growth. I found a plant lite that is definitely more than half the battle. No mold or mildew at all. I water VERY prudently and repot as little as possible, I let my plant tell me when it needs to be. I wish I could send a pic of my MASSIVE Hastatum Silver Sword which is still in the growers pot that it arrived in 11 months ago. Its top growth is so amazing that I am wondering why! Frankly I am scratching my head. I do not have a big collection, I like to make sure each plant has plenty of space around it. I have less than 20 plants and I am probably at my limit. I put salicylic acid in my water to enhance immune response. I have come to believe that my plants somehow do well because they are around other plants that are much older [one I grew from a seed 25 years ago],and very well established. I could certainly be wrong. This is my experience.

  • @1882pmb
    @1882pmb 2 года назад +13

    This video was exactly what I needed! I brought home a calathea this past weekend and in this short time I’ve been so stressed about the humidity levels. It got very cold here this week and I’ve been struggling to keep the humidity above 40%.
    Just this morning I came to the conclusion that maybe this isn’t the plant for me and maybe I should search for a new home for it.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +2

      Some winter days my humidity gets as low as 25%, so I feel the pain. Thanks for leaving a comment.

    • @asteria5382
      @asteria5382 2 года назад +3

      Try a terrarium! It will have to be a larger one, but my calethea has been doing well in one

  • @craniumrex4614
    @craniumrex4614 2 года назад +10

    Greetings from a fellow Canadian. Just found your channel! I agree about knowing your space - wise words. That said, I have some high humidity plants that you have predicted I will spend the winter stressing over. I actually have an unused aquarium so will use it as a mini greenhouse over the winter. I run humidifiers in the winter anyway, as my relative humidity can drop to 20% but I will definitely seek out more plants that will thrive in my space. Great content - keep it up!

  • @MollyDiBi
    @MollyDiBi 2 года назад +7

    I absolutely love your content. So practical, non-judgey, and funny! Really great videos. I'm so glad I found your channel! Oh, and kudos to you for mentioning other RUclipsrs in your vids! Respect!!

  • @sarahthebox
    @sarahthebox Год назад +4

    Love the last point. I work from home so when I take breaks I just meticulously look at all my plants and obsess over any new leaf that is growing . Multiple times a day, just incase that leaf grew any discernible amount in the last 2 hours. 😂

  • @ladyd8028
    @ladyd8028 2 года назад +3

    You have put in WORK.
    Thank you for sharing your hard-fought knowledge with a delightful side of humor! 😁

  • @mwoods4608
    @mwoods4608 3 года назад +7

    The plants need ambient air. Which is hard to maintain in a household with dry wall, insulation, windows etc. Unless someone wants mold n mildew

  • @gilbertocharpentier6391
    @gilbertocharpentier6391 2 года назад +2

    ‘you should be buying plants that do well in your space” YESSSS & YESSSS. I am originally from Costa Rica but living in the Czech Republic and although I love tropical plants, unfortunately it stress me out that I have to look out for plants that I wouldn’t buy. And unfortunately, I ended up rescuing all the plants that don’t do well here.. :|

  • @renatobautista563
    @renatobautista563 2 года назад +1

    I just received my monstera albo cutting with a very small air root. I placed the plant next to the filtered window. It gets hot on that spot and the humidity is extremely low. To increase the humidity and lower the temperature I used a tall clear container placed on the table upside down, put a small fan, a hygrometer, water on a plate. The cutting was growing in a perlite soaked with water. The humidity rose to 60 to 65% and the temperature dropped to 75 to 85 degF. I have the cutting for a week now and it looks like it's still doing great and no sign of rot.

  • @mishy902
    @mishy902 Год назад +1

    I loved what you said. I am currently struggling with some philodendron and maranta due to keeping humidity high for them . Then a light bulb went off why ? It annoying i bought these plant because they are cute totally ignoring the plants needs and my commitment to caring not alone the expense please guys only buy plants that can adapt to your current home environment you will save yourself a lot of heartbreak ✌️

  • @RegalRoyale
    @RegalRoyale 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this realistic video. I landed on this video searching for ways to increase humidity for my calatheas because they are stressing me out. They are so beautiful but I don't feel like taking drastic measures to keep them.

  • @sophieconstant7427
    @sophieconstant7427 2 года назад +4

    I mist, but I'm in the UK. The knack to it is misting either early mornings, or in the evening. Also, I don't mist past October unless we're having an Indian Summer, and wait until April/May depending on the progression of Spring into Summer. Though if we're having a heatwave, I'll mist once every one-two hours, during the coolest parts of the day as we'll go from 29 to 39 degrees in 24-48 hours, and the plants do not like the sudden drop in humidity. But then I used to live in a city with an average of 63% humidity and now live nearer the coast and not too far from wales with like lows of 75% humidity............

  • @matanshalti
    @matanshalti 3 года назад +12

    TRY THIS AND IT'LL WORK:
    The problem here is that this is too small of a scale for this to be effective .
    What you need to do is the same, but with a larger tray. It should be big enough to fit 2-3 plants. Choose plants that have a slightly more bushy foliage, planty of leaves or at least big and tall leaves (this is great for marantas and calatheas).
    Group the plants together on the tray after you added the water. Don't push them too much together, give them some space. The idea is to create a scene where moisture doesn't evaporate to air so easily.
    My plants love it and it looks way better this way.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +3

      I'll have to do some more testing!

  • @marciamatteini7604
    @marciamatteini7604 Месяц назад

    I agree with you on all counts! I had a humidifier but someone took it. Need to get another one soon. I love my plants!✝️

  • @jeanmiller917
    @jeanmiller917 3 года назад +5

    I'm a relatively new plant parent who lives in Oregon, where humidity is low in the summer months. I'm finding that humidity trays work well for my tropical plants, but I do check the water level daily, and am careful not to let my plants sit in the water.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +3

      That's great. If you find it works well for you, keep doing it. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

    • @Chand90210
      @Chand90210 3 года назад +1

      Facts though! I’m also from Oregon (Pdx), and I’m definitely making humidity trays for my tropical plants too.

    • @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013
      @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, I think humidity trays only really work under extreme dryness. They work well in Oregon, but they'd work horribly for me who's in England. Humidity is already fairly decent enough for most plants here, so having a humidity tray for my more needy plants wouldn't really work.

  • @oldcrow6990
    @oldcrow6990 Год назад

    I haven't had house plants in a few years. Just started again. Glad to find your channel. New sub. 😊

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 2 года назад +2

    New sub. I'm sticking with philos and pothos because I've had them a year and they're still alive!! I just have a little 3 liter basic AromaRoom humidifier. Good for a start.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Thanks for the sub! Philos are some of my favourites.

  • @OleanderSmoothie
    @OleanderSmoothie Год назад +1

    I have about 23 plants all grouped together (several of them carnivorous and sitting in trays of water) and that specific table/window area maintains a humidity of 60-80%. It's also in my bedroom which I usually keep the door to closed! For a more open, larger room like a living room, I don't think grouping them together would be as effective unless it was A LOT of plants.

  • @vesgardens
    @vesgardens 3 года назад +4

    My Monstera Adansonii thrives from misting. I also mist my syngoniums and they seem to be doing well from it. However, when I mist, I'm sure to have a fan blowing on them from a distance. I use a fan regularly, so it's not an issue.
    I do use a mini humidifier when I remember and plan on trying pebble trays again, but with expanded shale. It's expanded clay and can hold about 30% water. I would suggest using durable storage containers/trays for pebble trays, instead of pebbles to prevent spillage.
    Misting certain plants just works really well for me and the environment I'm in. I will continue, but do appreciate the information you provided.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +3

      Never considered using LECA for a pebble tray. I'll do some tests to see if that works better.
      Thanks for the comment. Glad misting + fan works for you. I'm curious to know what your R-humidity % with and without misting.

    • @vesgardens
      @vesgardens 3 года назад

      @@KillThisPlant I'm curious too. I'll have to experiment with it someday to get exact numbers.

  • @eirikolsnes
    @eirikolsnes 2 года назад +2

    Try using Perlite instead of pebbles. And for max effect - use some method of "watering" it. I tried using a tiny pump, and letting the water hit a dish so it splashed droplets around. Worked nicely - perlite did not dry out on top. For a low tech way, maybe try using a bottle with a small hole in the cap as a dripper.. :) And yea, not spraying plants is a good tip :)

  • @kirag9509
    @kirag9509 3 года назад +161

    “You should be buying plants that do well in your space” YESSSSS. It is so environmentally irresponsible to import plants and then change your whole living environment to replicate the tropical environment the plant lived in. It promotes consumerism and materialism because you always need to buy buy buy something for your plants because you don’t live in an area the plant was native to!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +22

      There are a ton of great tropical plants that do well in low humidity. Just a matter of finding the ones that suit your needs.
      Thanks so much for the comment. 🌱

    • @kirag9509
      @kirag9509 3 года назад +10

      @@KillThisPlant of course of course. I’m not trying to say that people who don’t Live in tropical environments can’t buy tropical plants. People should just be mindful of the plants they do bring home because they might underestimate how much time, money, and energy that plant requires to thrive

    • @2DEKAY
      @2DEKAY 3 года назад +34

      Yea get native plants only to your environment!
      Shit... what plants are naturally found growing in an apartment again? 😅

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +4

      @@2DEKAY life will find a way 🌱😂

    • @MontalitaRed
      @MontalitaRed 3 года назад

      You a troll. Makes one wonder why you stopped and left this mean comment on his video. Its millions of people who buy plants that they like and change their environment according to the plant. This aint the first person you ecer seen do this.
      What you need to do is figure out why you being a Karen.

  • @StarRoche-hj4pb
    @StarRoche-hj4pb 2 дня назад

    I put about 14 plants in my bathroom. Works great for humid loving plants.

  • @ricrenee2803
    @ricrenee2803 2 года назад +1

    Your video made ALL the sense. Thank you. Gonna see what I can do with this peace lily.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Thank you for taking the time to comment!
      Good luck with your peace lily.

  • @amoghars
    @amoghars 3 года назад +2

    Misting is done for several reasons. You need ultra-fine misting nozzle, which increases humidity by over 10%. Tropical plants are used to rain water falling on them. Misting definitely helps broad leaves plants, which tend to collect dust.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +7

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have you tested this, outside of greenhouse conditions? I'd love to see evidence of how long the humidity increase lasts for. I've tested with a fine mist. Humidity spike was 5% increase for about 4 minutes before returning to baseline.

    • @mwoods4608
      @mwoods4608 3 года назад

      I wouldn't want water sitting on my leaves for much longer than 5 min anyway. Worried about fungus

    • @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013
      @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 2 года назад

      I mean, Doesn't it just make more sense to just get some water on them when watering then? I water my plants in the shower to help against pests, and I haven't really needed to dust my plants other than the odd shower spray into some of the harder-to-spray places.
      Like, yeah. Misting does have some benefits, but I feel like the benefits can be found in other methods that aren't as risky. Like the dust issue- Humidifiers help with dust the same way that misting does, plus it has the benefits of reducing the production of dust as well. So humidifers are just better overall.

  • @WaiiitWhhhat
    @WaiiitWhhhat 2 года назад

    Yes 👏🏽. I live in Cali and decided I wanted two different Calathea plants 2 months before our ‘winter’ season… The Stress from trying keep these plants green! But they are beautiful.

  • @vidhipitroda7813
    @vidhipitroda7813 2 года назад +1

    I have done an experiment, last year 2021 winter, my plants were lacking humidity as they were potted in soil, I had to run humidifier, specially at night when heater was on.
    Later during 2021 summer I had switched my all plants growing medium to Lecca and now my room humidity increased to almost 65 which now created a problem of condensation on window! So I had to get dehumidifier.
    As I have all the pots (18 plants in total in one room) filled with water all the time & on top I have lecca balls pot which takes water from bottom pot whenever needed. So my plants are growing even during winter, I am in Quebec.
    Nutshell, having water in bottom trays/pots for many plants in one room does increases humidity a lot!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing. I do have some trays of plants in Leca and I also notice the humidity is higher in that area. But we are talking about nearly 3L of water.

    • @Kentnomore
      @Kentnomore 2 года назад

      For condensation on windows you can clean them with liquid soap.

  • @Bayoubungalow
    @Bayoubungalow 2 года назад +5

    This is a well shot video, and the information provided is super helpful!
    I’ve def tried doing everything but buying a humidifier, and I am going to get a humidifier.
    I’m in New Orleans, and it’s humid, but I still struggle with begonias.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      I hear begonias can be tough. I hope the added humidity helps. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @ramonagriffin8031
    @ramonagriffin8031 7 месяцев назад

    I got rid of certain calatheas that needed humidity, and I kept the ones that are not as temperamental such as the rattlesnake and the orbifolia. Instead of misting them, I spray them with neem oil and they stay shiny and insect free.

  • @MsLouisVee
    @MsLouisVee 2 года назад +1

    Yes most practical advice ever on RUclips thank you

  • @KenjiHouston
    @KenjiHouston Год назад

    My understanding is plants use transpiration from the leaves to draw water from the soil. Misting the foliage would interrupt that process.
    I currently mist the top of grow medium of our bonsai. More concerned with keeping the soil not too damp or dry.

  • @qaphqa
    @qaphqa 2 года назад

    Moving to England can be a solid humidity booster! Well wet over the winter! ;)

  • @annahousman1572
    @annahousman1572 2 года назад

    a good alternative to misting and a way to routinely check up on your plants is to dust them. idk about everyone else but plants are constantly covered with dust, pollen, and other debris from outside that come through my window.

  • @shanedraper240692
    @shanedraper240692 Год назад

    I have to have a dehumidifier running in my house all winter as it gets over 70% and mould grows on my walls unless I have it on all the time. It sucks about 2 litres a day off water out of the air to maintain 55% humidity

  • @spacecaptain9188
    @spacecaptain9188 2 года назад +2

    Have you experimented with humectants (honey, veggie glycerin, beeswax, etc) or hydrophobic materials (eg cinnamon) at all? Seems like there should be a way to manipulate the area around the plants to increase moisture where you want it, while protecting them from water damage.

    • @ladyd8028
      @ladyd8028 2 года назад

      My thoughts, exactly! Humidifiers can be such a drag...
      In Colorado and Utah they were a must for me, personally, because the climate is so dry. They MUST be regularly cleaned because you can breed mold in those jets, then spew it into your habitat. Inhaling it, yourself! Also, a budget model will leave hard-water deposits over counters & furniture. Distilled water is ideal.

    • @nopressure8821
      @nopressure8821 2 года назад

      This. All of this. We can use nature to our advantage. And grouping plants would absolutely help with humidity, yes you need more plants for this to be effective but it can absolutely work. Especially if they are placed in the right area.

  • @curlsbynat9763
    @curlsbynat9763 Год назад

    I have a question do you use warm or cool mist on your humidifier?

  • @yvonnegreenthumbbeachbum1455
    @yvonnegreenthumbbeachbum1455 3 месяца назад

    You are amazing!💫 I learned so much from this vid! I LOVE calatheas but don't have the energy that they require... You just saved my life! 😅🌱💚

  • @martar.8095
    @martar.8095 3 года назад +3

    Before going on holidays for a week I bought a Maranta cutting (it’s the first plant I own from the prayer plant group). I thought ‘this thing will be dead when I come back’ (my city’s between 10 to 30% humidity in the summer) but I made the effort to group it with 5 more plants surrounding it. It survived. The guy is sturdy enough to live by himself! I must confess I mist his unfurling leaves because I’m afraid they won’t make it as some of my S. pictus exotica’s leaves. But in general terms misting is highly overrated.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +1

      Glad your cutting made it! I'm sure how humidity effects unfurling leaves is much more complex than we give credit to. I think the main thing is consistency.

    • @martar.8095
      @martar.8095 3 года назад

      @@KillThisPlant i still don’t know if the unfurled leaves that died did lack light or humidity, but I won’t risk my Scindapsus again for trying. The first week in the windowsill, he lost 3 leaves…

    • @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013
      @sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 2 года назад +1

      @@martar.8095 Ah, that sounds like it was having a hard time acclimatising to the new environment. Windows tend to be a lot brighter and less humid. The brightness by itself needs a bit more of a robust root system to absorb more water, and the decrease in humidity most likely didn't help due to the increase in transpiration. It most likely couldn't stay hydrated enough to grow in the new environment and needed more roots to properly thrive.
      But yeah, Misting unfurling leaves can be a good thing. Some plants can deal with lower humidity levels, but have a hard time unfurling their newgrowth due to a lack of lubrication. Monstera Adansonii have issues with that sometimes, and they just need a quick sprits to loosen the leaf up abit.

    • @martar.8095
      @martar.8095 2 года назад

      @@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013 yeah! Now that time has passed I think it was that he had a hard time acclimatising. He’s been unfurling leaves all winter and now in spring he’s at full speed, the other day I saw five unfurling leaves 💜 they take like two weeks to unfurl completely. I now make sure to keep up on watering him so the leaves can unfurl a liiiittle bit faster :)

  • @LPFSuleyman
    @LPFSuleyman 2 года назад +1

    I think pebble tray option is so far the best method in terms of increasing the humidity and being able to do everything in a cheaper way. Humidifiers unfortunately there is no model or brand that will last a lifetime so it is a device you will have to replace often either the parts or the humidifier itself so I think just using the pebble method would do just fine if you manage to add right amount of water so you dont think that pot doesnt sit in water by accident but in reality it does. Pebbles are much cheaper option too because you buy them only once and can reuse them as much as you need but it might be beneficial to use humidity level checking device on the pot like you showed in video so you can keep an eye on humidity not being higher than what the plant would require. It is great that you pointed out misting new growing buds is bad idea and showed the example so people can have better understanding that it is bad for the reason you showed it to be. I used to mist new buds of rubber plants but i guess i will stop that, is the humidifier still working? Great video thank you so much!

  • @annabellemacdonald
    @annabellemacdonald 2 месяца назад

    I dared to get a peacock calethea. Not my best choice, but I made a DIY green house box for winter.

  • @ModernGamerTV
    @ModernGamerTV 8 месяцев назад

    Okay I am going to get an Areca palm and not mist or humidify at all - will I be alright?

  • @angelaxrose911
    @angelaxrose911 Год назад

    What about large black spots on leaves specifically monstera? Is this similar to water damage?

  • @databang
    @databang 2 года назад +2

    I only mist for the dramatic intrigue. 😅

  • @andrewjames8099
    @andrewjames8099 2 года назад

    Live in LA with a bunch of tropical plants, low humidity is slowly killing them off so currently placing them in a bathroom w a humidifier at night and part of the day to see if it makes a difference

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +1

      What types of tropical do you have?

    • @andrewjames8099
      @andrewjames8099 2 года назад

      @@KillThisPlant All plants: Jungle Velvet, Chinese Money, Rattlesnake, African Spear, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Dieffenbachia, Pygmy Date Palm, Bamboo Palm, Strangler Fig, Corn Plant, Swiss Cheese, Snake, Silver Bay... lol

  • @mariasidiqi3880
    @mariasidiqi3880 2 года назад

    love your videos! So much easier to understand how to care better. Could I recommend a vid about buying or getting a new plant and where you would precisely place the plant once it comes into your home? Lighting always confuses me. Ty!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. In general my philosophy is: most indoor plants want as much light as you can give them. Move them closer to your windows over time. Give prime space to the plants you want to grow biggest and best.

  • @amandalim3077
    @amandalim3077 3 года назад +16

    hi from texas! i'm currently testing out the pebble tray method. its doing pretty well so far since my calatheas are being dramatic babies xD i also keep them in the bathroom. i can also relate to misting being a bonding moment with plants as i tend to be an overwater. great video!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +1

      Hi Texas.
      That's great. If it works for you keep doing it! I'm going to do more testing to figure out how to maximize the use from a pebble tray.
      Thanks for taking the time to comment!

  • @curlsbynat9763
    @curlsbynat9763 Год назад

    You could bring some plants into the bathroom and turn on the hot shower wait until it's steamy then leave, I close the door behind me and put a towel on the bottom to trap the humidity in the bathroom with the light on.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  Год назад

      That is not a good use of your time. Your plants would rather consistency.
      Moving them from their typical lighting to do that isn't going to be the best for them either. Especially if the bathroom has lower light.

  • @aloha808ism
    @aloha808ism 3 года назад

    I concluded many of the same things

  • @curlsbynat9763
    @curlsbynat9763 Год назад

    Hi love your channel❤😻. Amanda from Planterina said the same thing she does not mist her plants.

  • @damandarin5415
    @damandarin5415 Год назад

    Amazing video, whats your videosoftware + camera set up?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  Год назад

      I think at this point I was using my phone and VSDC. Now I'm using DaVinci resolve and Sony a6400 with sigma 16mm F1.6

  • @melaniem5971
    @melaniem5971 3 года назад +2

    You are soooo right! Love your channel- Thanks!

  • @TheLostOne172
    @TheLostOne172 Год назад

    Grow tents are decent for maintaining humidity in combination with a humidifier. It's a choice method for nepenthes growers. Granted this isn't a great idea for most people for obvious reasons.

  • @Melizu96
    @Melizu96 2 года назад

    So happy I found your channel, love everything about your videos, expecially che chill no-over-the-top vibe you have and thanks to your clear explanations I've been more careful with my plants and started doing them right ! :)

  • @lesleymcgraw3118
    @lesleymcgraw3118 3 года назад +2

    I live in az where it is dry year round. I would like to add a humidifier but wondering is it to be running 24/7

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +2

      Good question. I think you may want to think of it as "do I want to be responsible for running and refilling a humidifier 24 hours a day".
      It is a lot of work, cleaning, and maintenance. If you have the time you could try it!

    • @Poshgardenherbs
      @Poshgardenherbs 3 года назад

      Unnecessary, I use the humidifier at night time only but then again I live in Florida..

  • @laurelb4193
    @laurelb4193 2 года назад +1

    Yes thank you, I am finally facing the fact that my calatheas want to live in Brazil, not Virginia

  • @sunnstone
    @sunnstone 2 года назад

    Know your space but also know your light situation and time abilities. Doing these three things has helped me keep healthier, happier plants. As far as ignoring a plant that is only watered every two weeks, who ignores it like that? I have Mon. Wed and Fri to work with my plants. I have Pothos Monday, Succy Wednesday and Phili Friday. Succulent Wednesday includes Dracaena varieties. This means all plants (60 as well as propagations) are checked weekly to determine their needs, if any. I try to keep a system that works for me and my current situation. And like many, there are a few plants I'm emotionally attached to - my largest Jade being one.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Great you found a schedule that works for you.

  • @jellyonaplate9402
    @jellyonaplate9402 11 месяцев назад

    What about misting with fertiliser? Foliar feeding?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  11 месяцев назад

      If you want to fertilize your plant through foliar feeding then you can do that.

  • @CK_29
    @CK_29 3 года назад +1

    Love your channel so I subscribed. Keep up the great work!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it!

  • @scottlincoln9900
    @scottlincoln9900 7 месяцев назад

    Swamp cooler bro!!! A box fan with a filter pad that is doused by a pvc pipe with holes. Give it a 1/2inch space from the box fan. In winter do a space herer behind said filter. Boom. At least 30-50% humidity. Keep air flowing like you said cause that will cause root rot faster than anything. That is most people's problem is lack of proper air flow. Too much or not enough will show with crispy green leaves like they were baked. They are still green but crumble and are dead. That is lack of humidity. I get that a lot with tropicals but not after my box fan swamp cooler.

  • @erikaroy2549
    @erikaroy2549 Год назад

    Hey, I've been misting my plants without any damage done. Perhaps, I've been lucky. My neighborhood plant store (Main and Gerrard in Toronto) has misters for sale. If it doesn't do any good why would they have misters for sale? Just curious. I was curious whether my two fish tanks add humidity to the air and apparently they do. So, I have that going for me. I want a humidifier but maybe I won't need one.
    Where are you in Canada Lee?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  Год назад +1

      Toronto. You might not need a humidifier if your plants are doing fine. Nick Alexander has a much more in-depth video I recommend. ruclips.net/video/kURcPFiROHM/видео.html (timestamped to the most relevant section)
      Plant stores sell misters because they sell well. The same reason why pet stores sell betta fish in small bowls even though the need much larger tanks.

    • @erikaroy2549
      @erikaroy2549 Год назад

      @@KillThisPlant thank you!

  • @DebbieD7777
    @DebbieD7777 3 года назад +1

    Wish i would have listen to this before i started misting my monstera her new leaf was a little damaged😪

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear that! I'm sure the next leaf will be perfect.

  • @karelvo
    @karelvo 2 года назад

    How about putting watertrays on the radiator during the winter?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      I don't think this would do enough, but if you have a humidity reader, you should test it.

  • @OneUpAnnie
    @OneUpAnnie 2 года назад +3

    I'm in love with this channel. So nice to see the myths around misting and pebble trays (both have been repeatedly shown to have no measurable impact on humidity). I'm an indoor gardener in an extremely arid climate, and I absolutely love philodendrons and hoyas and carnivores. I keep the stuff that needs humidity in an area of the house with lower ceilings and run the humidifiers for them, the rest have to make it on their own. I've abused a few into submission. If they're really humid-climate types I have a couple of huge glass bells I can pop over stuff.
    Idk this was just really refreshing, I really love houseplants but I also have a full time job, you gotta be smart about managing a big indoor collection.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Thank you for the comment! Any recommendations on where to start with carnivorous plants?

    • @OneUpAnnie
      @OneUpAnnie 2 года назад

      @@KillThisPlant start by being careful of your sources, a lot of poaching with carnivorous plants. The highland nepenthes they sell in garden centers are super hardy, they grow like weeds, I use tap water on mine. Many boggy types experience dormancy, but some don't, research what you've got. Sundews reseed themselves freely and are pretty easy, I keep mine in wide shallow pots kind of sitting in a saucer of filtered water. Butterworts are my favorite but I've had inconsistent results so far. Carnivores make good little terrarium plants!

  • @snowdrop4842
    @snowdrop4842 Год назад

    I was told by a local garden center/ plant shop that misting about once a week in conjunction with using a gentle fan can help against spider mites in dry homes. Do you have any thoughts on this?

  • @UDMnana
    @UDMnana 2 года назад

    could you recommend indoor plants that don't require high humidity?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      Most of them don't. Any Pothos, Monstera, philodendron, dracaena, syngonium, or succulent don't need high humidity.
      There are a select few anthuriums that may require consistent high humidity but many don't.

    • @vebzia
      @vebzia 2 года назад

      also begonias!

  • @coldnightair_2578
    @coldnightair_2578 18 дней назад

    I just started houseplants as a hobby bc I felt bad that I had neglected the two I had for so long. Bought a calathea bc it was advertised as pet safe and beginner friendly, and I want to also adopt cats next year. Oh boy. I love this plant but I am in Germany...

  • @louiZiana-Gurl
    @louiZiana-Gurl 2 года назад

    How often do you water if you use a humidity tray?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +1

      The frequency of when you water will depend on your soil, temperature, and the amount of light your plant gets. A humidity try won't really change your schedule.

  • @ellietobe
    @ellietobe Год назад

    There is a video on RUclips by a guy who did an experiment with a humidity tray. He purchased several humidity meters. What it came down to was the the pebble tray did increase the humidity near where the plant would be by about 2%. Having plants grouped on that tray can increase humidity even more.
    I have used pebble trays with a few of my foliage plants. I don’t find it difficult to do. Pouring water over pebbles in a tray is not exactly rocket science. It does have to be cleaned occasionally but that is just another chore.
    A humidifier is the most effective way of increasing humidity especially during a northern winter. Making your own humidity chamber is an option but I have plants for their beauty so I have no desire to have plastic curtains hanging around my plant shelves.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/lYc7uSjqHg0/видео.html
      Scott grows an Avocado Tree? Great experiment.

  • @madeleinesuarez9022
    @madeleinesuarez9022 2 года назад

    for how long should I leave the humidifier for a fiddle fig ? I live in Arizona?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      It's more about maintaining a specific humidity. For example, if you're trying to hit 40% you'd have to set your auto settings to maintain that specific level.

  • @ghostpeppered4524
    @ghostpeppered4524 2 года назад +4

    Or, if you have the money, rather than build a greenhouse inside your home, build your home inside of a greenhouse.

  • @hauzofgeryz1245
    @hauzofgeryz1245 3 года назад

    How about we use diffuser? Is it good for plant?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      I'm not sure. Some essential oils act as an insect and pest repellent but if you use too much directly on the leaves it could interfere with the plants ability to photosynthesize.
      I don't know how much a diffuser would raise the humidity for your plants, but I would suggest not putting a diffuser close enough so the mist goes right on a leaf.

  • @jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842
    @jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842 2 года назад

    How does misting damage new leaves? Could it be the type of water they are misted with rather than any water? Rain water can be quite heavy with standing water on leaves in nature, could plants have an adaption to this situation?

    • @jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842
      @jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842 2 года назад

      I mist my aglomena everyday with deionized water.. so far no problems with leaf damage. i live in a tropical country with the aglomena near the window.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      This video from Nick Alexander does a much better job of explaining the possible harms of misting ruclips.net/video/kURcPFiROHM/видео.html

    • @TASIAawful1
      @TASIAawful1 2 года назад

      I’ve been misting my plant for 9 months and my plant is absolutely fine

  • @samanthaholder2914
    @samanthaholder2914 2 года назад

    hi, would mini humidifiers work? My plants are not all in one place and the space is pretty large

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      I would probably not bother. To make a significant/consistent change you'd have to have a humidifier that can fill a certain square footage of space.

  • @shadow_cat
    @shadow_cat Год назад

    I'm in the UK and have no idea why I just watched this video - I live coastal and have ~60% humidity all the time.

  • @DebbieD7777
    @DebbieD7777 3 года назад

    Thank you i enjoyed this video easy to understand and you are well spoken great info

  • @DebbieD7777
    @DebbieD7777 3 года назад

    Should i buy orchid bark for my monstera soil or is perlite enough?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад +2

      Perlite is enough. You don't have to add all the extras but it may help with growth.

    • @DebbieD7777
      @DebbieD7777 3 года назад

      @@KillThisPlant thank you so much for answering my questions i really appreciate it so much😊

  • @brintag1
    @brintag1 2 года назад

    Thanks! won’t mist my plants again but what about dust collecting on my plants since I live in an Indian city plants collect a lot of dust. Also does it help to shower the plants once every 2weeks ?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +2

      The key thing to remember is not to allow water to just sit on your leaves for extended periods.
      Misting or showering should end with wiping off the leaves with a cloth.
      (for indoor plants)

  • @ericabuchanan7260
    @ericabuchanan7260 2 года назад

    Can you do a video on the little one leaf Valentine’s Hoya? I know their kinda faux pas but I was gifted one and trust your judgement.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      If you take yours out of the soil you can see if it has a stem piece attached. If it's just a leaf and a petiole or just the leaf it won't grow. It may only root and sustain itself.
      You'll need a stem piece (a node) as well as a leaf for it to continue to grow.

  • @KXXD2
    @KXXD2 7 месяцев назад +2

    Okay, 7 minute video and conclusion is dont bother with humidity e

  • @SoundIPeace
    @SoundIPeace 6 месяцев назад

    I live in miami and I think cacao needs constant rain and humidity

  • @LauraAmanda8888
    @LauraAmanda8888 2 года назад

    Sadly, humidity above 50 % will encourage mold growth in your home ☹ I got chronically ill from a moldy house. So I will keep humidity at 45 -50% max. Love the content ❤

  • @Lifewhisperer
    @Lifewhisperer 3 года назад

    The pebble tray needed another barrier between the pebbles and the bottom of the plant - otherwise you risk root rot from the soil getting too wet. Proud new momma of a calathea ornata and currently shopping for a calathea musica. ;-) Also pebble tray cannot be a terracotta tray saucer as they are porous and the water will seep through and damage furniture. . So the terracotta pot standing on pebbles and water without a barrier, was a double whammy. Fun video though. :-)

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      Fair point. I'll keep that in mind for the next video!

  • @spacecaptain9188
    @spacecaptain9188 2 года назад +2

    Have you tried adjusting the environment around the plants? For example, a lot of materials in the home tend to suck the moisture out of the air (which is not good for your home, either). If, for example, you use a semi gloss paint on your walls, instead of matt, they're less likely to take in that air moisture. Also, warmer air holds moisture better than cooler air, so temperature adjustments can help as well.

  • @Mahadevan760
    @Mahadevan760 Год назад

    I was more confused,after watching the video, than before !!!!

  • @angelus142
    @angelus142 2 года назад

    Can i use diffuser instead of humidifier?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад

      A diffuser doesn't really have enough volume to make a large difference in humidity levels.

  • @1980tiffani
    @1980tiffani 3 года назад

    Thank you for the knowledge!! Very clear and concise! My plants make me very happy 😊

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      Thank you for taking the time to comment! Glad you liked the video.

  • @prp134
    @prp134 2 года назад

    What if I have several ceiling fans?! 🤔🤔🧐🧐 can I mist then?

  • @jenaccess4luv
    @jenaccess4luv 2 года назад

    What is the best setting on your humidifier warm or cool for tropical plants?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  2 года назад +1

      I guess warm, but it really doesn't matter that much.

  • @Alright_tough_guy
    @Alright_tough_guy 3 года назад +1

    I appreciate this. Thank you.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @javontecarter12
    @javontecarter12 3 года назад

    You have a Vining plant in the back. What is it called?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  3 года назад

      You'll have to be more specific. Most of these are. Tell me what one from the top row, left to right. 🌿

  • @simplelife88393
    @simplelife88393 3 месяца назад

    Took me a while to figure out who your facial movements remind me of and its a black version of AVGN

  • @juliapolley1627
    @juliapolley1627 Год назад

    Well said !

  • @roywarriner8441
    @roywarriner8441 10 месяцев назад

    I maintain humidity by creating as much wet surface areas in my grow tents as possible so that moisture can be absorbed into the air. A cotton dish towel hanging over a roasting rack in a saucer full of water in front of a small fan works as well as any humidifier. Using fabric bags rather than plastic or ceramic also creates surface area. With no risk of powdery mildew like when you have a humidifier constantly misting your plants. Mist is wet air not humid air, there is a difference.

  • @GeekWizard
    @GeekWizard 2 года назад

    Very good advice

  • @JH-cx1vx
    @JH-cx1vx 2 года назад

    Ugh wish there was advice for someone living in the west of Ireland. I have a large sunroom and in summer it gets so warm and in winter it's pretty cold .. I have a lot of tropicals.. I'd I use a humidifier it would probably create mold in the house. I have a calathea triostar and she's doing ok. Husband bought me a pink princess philodendron and she's a diva ..she's not loving Irelands temp right now. 😭 New years resolution .. no More plants.