Please leave a plant care tip/trick that you wish you had known as a beginner plant keeper! Thanks friends. I know it's very helpful to other plant people (:
Hey Harli!! This video is going to help me so much! Thank you ! Im currently on a journey of trying to reduce waste & I have a few tips to kind of help with what you’ve suggested: My tip would be to use the left over water from bottom feeding to water other plants. It’ll save a little money on water since you won’t be tossing it down the sink & on the add ons you put into the water. Tip 2 instead of plastic trays maybe using a mixing bowl set for different sized pots
Yessss!!!!!! And don’t buy things because others have it or it’s trendy, that really is something I wish I considered, but atleast I learnt along the way. Just because someone else enjoys a certain plant doesn’t mean I will too.
Me too! I do this before I even make it to the nursery. I love Monsteras but, don't have what they need to flourish. I just admire them from afar!!! Don't see the point of getting a plant you won't be able to care for. not good for your wallet and the plant.
Me too! This has saved me so much money. Once you know what kind of care you can offer (light,watering,time for cleaning) it’s a lot easier to decide what plants belong in your home and will be happy in your care😊
@@ealston0826 this is true. I was totally coveting a nice monstera...but I realized I just don't have the space. Ended up with a nice adansonii though, since it was a better fit
My mistake was when I first started buying plants was that it consumed everything..I only thought about buying them plants..any and every plant...now I feel overwhelmed with plants that don’t bring me joy ... now I try my best to enjoy the plants I have and only buy plants that I truly love..thanks for the video!
COMPLETELY agree, I feel like now after... Two years, I can now look at a whole bunch of plants and go "okay I love you all, but I don't need to BUY you all." Its super easy to get excited & buy more than you can handle & the upkeep becomes too much & you start losing them or you lose interest in maintenance. Now I try to only buy plants I *reallllly* want & need (planters/pots are a diff story) 😅
My biggest tip is (in general) don’t need to transfer out of nursery pot straight away! Leave in for a while and get to know and love your plant 😊. Only repot once rootbound
I usually repot, or change soil right away just because store overwaters them. But whenever I bought plants from our local plant/flower shop, they were under watered and soil or almost rockhard. The lady owner usually tells me to give it a god soak and it will be good to go. She said, it's better to under water than to over. And she knows that new plant mama is excited to water new plants, so she let them dry a bit
You can't find decent plants or terra cotta or ceramic 4-6" pots anymore at Home Depot or Lowes because everyone is suddenly planting. My tips for beginners: don't buy miracle grow soil--they're full of fungus gnats. Learn how your plants show you when they need water. Also, learn to mix and amend your own soil.
YES!!!! EVERY single bag of miracle grow has left me with an infestation of knats! I recently wrote miracle grow about this but no reply :/ And yes, years ago I could buy a really nice Terra cotta pots for WAYYYY cheaper than they are now :/
I’m actually annoyed after reading this 😂 I had gnats so I did a hydrogen peroxide wash and replaced the dirt with miracle grow 😒 I added mosquito bits so hopefully that prevents them from coming back.
That last time is spot on! I’ve been taking care of plants for 12+ years and not stressing out about your plants is the number one tip I give to people. Plants will find a way to survive. We shouldn’t be so egotistical to believe that they wouldn’t strive to survive without us for a day, or three. They’ll be fine. I’ve walked past a plant that needs to be watered for a couple of days because I. Just. Couldn’t. Even. And the plant was fine. No worse for wear. And yes, most plants will be fine with a little neglect. Again, in nature these badasses find creative ways to survive all of the time, don’t trade your mental health for anything, or anyone.
There are no "must have" plants. The plants that you will love the most are often the ones that will thrive in your care and environment. I am now parting with plants I just thought I needed to have because they were some kind of rite of passage. Now I'm focusing on plants that work in my home, and with my mental health and habits. I still have tons of plants. I just happen to like them more and they cause me less stress.
The plants I choose as an adult are the plants I seen my dad and grandma have as a child. They are not the same plant but I feel a little connected to them which makes my heart warm.
Now that Jenna isn’t on the internet anymore, I am so happy you’ve been making videos more regularly lately. I love the relaxing vibes of your videos that I used to rely on Jenna for. Thank you so much ♥️☺️
Love the mental health chat at the end. I used to have a ton of plants but just let them all die eventually because the care became too much to handle at one point in my life. Now I love to let a few weeks or months pass before adding more to my collection so that I know I'm in a good spot to take on more responsibility and will enjoy taking care of my new babies. Thank you 😊
Girl you are looking extra gorgeous today 💁🏻♀️ tip: same as Harli said, I always used to get so excited to find a pot for my plants and get them settled in and repotted but I’ve realized it’s almost better to leave them in the nursery pots until I get to know them... unless I know exactly how they’ll do in that specific type of pot. I just find a pot that the nursery pot fits in and I like it so much better!
I found that taking a cheap notebook and writing down each plant I own and the day that I water it helps me not stress over every plant. I also can see generally watering trends over time. I combine that with planterina's approach of just everyday sticking your finger in the soil and seeing if your plant is dry and then cross referencing the journal
I created an excel spreadsheet that tracks date & where I purchased (to track growth process & determine which places I have the most success) and I research and note the native environment needs of each plant (humidity, light, misting, type of pot, etc.). It also keeps me aware of the number of plants that I own....
You're one of my fav plant people and I'm so happy you spoke about not having to be perfect. I have definitely killed a few, but have also learned that many plants are resilient! My top tip is to buy plants best suited towards the lighting of your space and start out with cheaper/lower maintenance plants before splurging.
I love all these! After venturing into houseplants 5 months ago, I do all these after lots of research. Its nice to have them all kn one llace. Also love the tip of not obsessing. I have two tips: get a moisture meter and, if you stop loving a plant you have, or even lose jnterest in it, feel free to pass it on to someone else.
I have just started bottom watering my plants (with rain water I collected and it’s so satisfying) and it has helped SO MUCH! I had no idea how compacted my soil was from watering from the top and It has saved my plants and they’re so happy now!
A good tip is make sure you’re buying plants that’ll thrive or at least tolerate the amount of light your windows offer your space, and if you end up wanting a plant that potentially wouldn’t be happy with your lighting, be willing to spend some extra money on good grow lights to give your plants the light they want/require, especially since the cheaper ones have that weird burple color that don’t look attractive.
Jeez Harli, way to welcome the newbies! Your soil mixture sounds like a witches spell recipe! You crack me up girl! Love you so much, keep being you! 💚🌱
Your plants look amazing! I just starting getting plants, probably too many for a total beginner, and I am so anxious about caring for them. There is so much contradictory advice about potting, watering and feeding. I'm glad that I stumbled across your channel, and I will be following your advice, so thank you so much! I hope my plants grow up to be as beautiful as yours :)
The best, most relatable content! My tip for beginner plant care is to avoid Pinterest. The care instructions and blogs on there are far too vague and generalised. RUclips is the way to go if you want to learn more about specific plants or care 😊🌿
Thank you for the good tips. One thing that I learned along the way was re-potting at the right time. I always rushed to repot a new plant but now I tend to wait a few months. Another tip I learned was picking the right size pot. At first I would always pick the biggest pot but I’ve learned to just go up in size little at a time. Awesome videos keep it up 👍🏼
I love these plant tips. I also group my plants depending on the needs. For example, all of my calathea are in my my guest room which gets bright light but I have sheer curtains and the humidifier is higher in that room. Ferns are all in my kitchen but the East window, etc. Also, where is that gold hanging basket from? It’s stunning!
Never “help” your plant unfurl a new leaf. 99% of the time this will end in plant disaster. Sometimes it takes a long time and a lot of patience on your part, but they really can do it themselves. ❤️✌️🌿🍃🌱
"Don't go stabbing the roots, like repeatedly, with a fork." 🤓😂 LOL love, love, love your vids Harli girl! Kye is soooo big... getting cuter daily 🙈 Great video with tips for those new to the hobby. Also, in my experience, check for the dreaded spider mites when you see yellow leaves!
Really incredible and practical and straightforward, wish I had found you and your fantastic videos and advice so much sooner! I also really like your approach and emphasis of enjoying this process and plants instead of letting the frustrating or uncertain aspects steal the joy that growing alongside our plants should bring. Thanks so much!
Thank you 🙂 I love your tip about keeping it a hobby and not getting stressed out. I become a bit obsessive...wanting more and more plants and then getting overwhelmed by how to look after them all!! Now I’m starting to relax and actually enjoy being around them 😁
Bottom watering is an awesome, and guess what, I heard about it for the first time from you, you mentioned in one of your videos a while ago and I fell in love with it ever since. I totally agree with everything you mentioned, awesome video. Thanks Harli🥰
Yesss I hear you on the beginner overwhelm! So much conflicting info out there when you're starting out. Thank you thank you! Any tips on care for moses in a boat? For some reason I can't find any youtube videos on how to care for them??
I love cleaning my plants with dusting gloves. I just dip my gloved hands in the insecticidal soap and wipe each leaf on both sides. It goes so quickly.
@@torirobertson7453 I use Dr. Bronner’s pure Castile Soap (peppermint). Smells so much better than Neem oil! You only need a little bit. The gloves make it so much easier than using a cloth.
Harli thank you so much about talking about not letting the plants overwhelm you. I needed to hear that, my plants have been stressing me out lately and especially because mealy bugs are coming for me. I just need to relax and not helicopter parent my plants, which I have been doing more since quarantine.
Great video! Your baby is soooo adorable! One piece of advice for newcomers is to be sure that you only go up to the appropriate size pot when repotting your plants. When I started my plant mama journey, I thought that if I put my plants into pots that were much larger the plant roots would have room to grow and I would have a larger plant quickly. I got root rot and dead plants. 😔
I feel like I haven’t been keeping up with your videos, so when you lifted lilttle baby up, I was like WOAH. Your child is so beautiful 😭 he’s getting big!!!
I also recommend getting a white board and writing down the last day you watered each plant. So many times, I forget when I watered my plants and unknowingly over water them. Some times I forget to feel the soil and I feel like writing down the date is beneficial.
Thank you for the tips Harli! Your baby is soooo cute, and getting so big 😃 my granddaughter Embree Rose is 16 months. Between my plants and the baby they keep me so busy. Lol. Love you and your videos!
One of my best tips is to not "divide and re-pot" as soon as you bring the plant home. Let it acclimate while you keep it away from the other plants. I've killed quite a few, can't you tell? 😂😂
I’m a big bottom-watering fan. Especially since every time I top water, I feel like all the fungus gnats in my neighborhood come flying to my house. Also I’ve become a fan of creating really airy soil mixtures. I feel like my plants’ roots love it better than just the pre-mixed soils as is.
Elisabeth Ozolina bottom watering won’t get rid of them completely but it will help. Fungus gnats like to lay their eggs in the top one to two inches of soil, so I bottom water my infested plants till just before the water gets soaked up to the top. Unfortunately to completely eradicate them, it takes multiple methods. Bottom watering is just a way to curb the population by not giving them their preferred breeding environment.
I would also like to add on the yellowing of leaves part. When you are definite that you are not over or under watering your plant just go and give them some sunlight. Since I live in a small studio w/o ample sunlight throughout the day, I placed my zz plant directly in front of my white LED lamp under my bed lol (i think it’s only 8W and it’s just an ordinary LED lightbulb not those fancy grow lights but i’m desperate!) and it’s so magical that you can see its leaves turn from yellow to green! I did it for almost 3-5 days straight for atleast 8hrs a day and it has been months since I did it and there’s 2 new growth on it 😆 but it’s only from my experience. Take my comment like a grain of salt 😅
Off subject, this was such a chill video. It reminds me of doing zoom sessions with my girlfriends and 1 minute it's just us and then the next there's a baby or two on our hip/s 🤣🤣. Great advice. I refuse to get overwhelmed. If I have a plant that I fall out of love with I pass it along to someone who I know will love it. Bottom watering has saved so many plants and my sanity. I keep a gallon jug or water bottle nearby and if a plant is dry and droopy I can easily water it while holding my munchkin. Enjoy this summer everyone!😉
I loved this video, I love u. I have tropical plants to plants thats that can stand colder climbiments. Ur awesome. Never stop being u at the core. Mental health is sooo important. Xx u all take care xx
I love the advice at the end!!!! I LOVE my plants, but if they stress me out, are divas, or require my attention often then I send them off to another home.
Harli!!! I just started to follow you. I love your videos, your energy and honesty. I have always loved plants but now that I’m home, I adore my little companions. Thanks for the great tips. Stay safe.
Thank you for talking about mental health with the plant care. Some days that happens to me and I get down on myself a little bit and get scared my plants will die lol. I will now try to have a more positive outlook on my plant needs 😅 💕
Hannah Paris I just try to remind myself that plants have survived thousands of years without human intervention so my plants can probably make it another day without water. 😋 98% of the time they end up being just fine by the next time I have the energy to care for them
Great tips for newbies experienced plant owners as well. Baby boy is getting so big and handsome. His eyes are absolutely stunning. I would advise to check your plants when watering for signs of distress. It could mean be the difference between saving a plant and losing it altogether to root rot, mealy bugs or some other issue. Stay blessed and safe 🤗👍❤️.
Thanks for the tips; definitely going to try out the bottom watering in the cover pots. Also appreciated your advice on not feeling bad if there are days you are not in the mood to care for your plants; I'm a COVID new plant mom with already almost 70 houseplants. I absolutely enjoy and value all of them...but...come watering days (2 day process) it can be a hassle. I have found that your right not to force it; the days I'm in the mood I put on relaxing music and go about the process; days I'm not feeling it I wait. Question: Your family is likely used to the jungle feel by now but my family is only recently been exposed; I get a lot of comments from them that there are "too many plants." Imagine??! How do you handle those comments? I'm trying to create a jungle feel...
And my tip for new plant parents is ALWAYS clean and isolate newly purchased plants! I use my neem oil/water/dish soap to thoroughly spray down and then leave them in the shed for 3 to 5 days before bring them in my house and exposing my existing plants. Not worth risking a pest infestation....
The point about keeping your plants as a hobby and not a chore is soooo important. I’ve recently found myself so exhausted trying to keep up with my plant schedule that I just felt so overwhelmed. I already adjusted my watering schedule so that I only have to water about 10-20 plants a day instead of all of them in one day and that has helped. But I was still feeling stressed so I literally skipped 3 days of watering. I was dreading what my discoveries would be today but everything was fine! No issues whatsoever. A tip I have is figure out what kind of plants you actually like and like taking care of. When I first started, I was bringing home anything and everything that I found for free or cheap. Usually these were rehabs or things I just didn’t like so caring for them definitely felt like a chore. Don’t get me wrong, rehabbing a plant back to health is super fulfilling but many times they’re past the point of no return and a plant sent to the graveyard is super depressing. I’ve learned what I like, sold everything that doesn’t bring me joy and don’t buy anything unless it’s something I really want. This was such a good video for all the newbs!
I could have definitely used this video about 2 years ago... lol! One of my favorite tips is to keep an eye on your extra soil - if the bag is open, sometimes bugs will find their way into the soil without you even noticing! Especially if you keep the bag outside.
Feels strange to write and 'complain about', but one thing I did when starting was buy plants without thinking too much about how big they'd get. It turns out I have quite a green thumb and now my plants are all huge and taking up more space than I'd like!
I think of watering/fertilizing like this; plants have an "appetite"... I let them get a little hungry before I feed them so I know they'll eat it all! It's a little risky to do this with outdoor plants, especially in the summer, but I find that my indoor plants grow and thrive the most in the first few days after coming home from a vacation. They can "want" something, sure...but if they don't also "need" it, they won't make the best use of it. I loved your rant about not stressing over it...I SO relate!
The best tip I was ever given was add perlite. Even if you think you won’t overwater, add perlite. And top dress with orchid bark to minimize fungus gnats
Yes! to chilling out about imperfect plants. I took a hike this week and I couldn’t help but notice all the plants in the wild had scarred and torn leaves on them. So why do all of mine at home need to be perfect in order for me to be a success? I’m over that pressure. 😉
One tip I was told when I started buying plants was to learn the lighting in your house. It is helpful when buying plants to know if you have the correct light for it and read the care tag on the plant, Also check for bugs on the plant before you buy you don’t want to experience a bug outbreak right when your are first starting to get into plants
So jelly of all your houseplants, they’re just gorgeous!!! You’re inspiring me to grow my little collection at home (the boyfriend is not happy, he already thinks I have plenty!! 🤣) xx
Anyone else unable to focus on what Harli is saying because of baby? I need to go rewatch this video again because I was too busy staring his beautiful eyes and cute face. He is so darling and adorable! Harli is such a good mom! love seeing him make an appearance on your videos! Plant care tip-Do your research before purchasing. Especially with Calatheas because they need humidity. I have got a few cool mist humidifiers from amazon of course and made he mistake of getting one that lass 8 hours having to refill often is hard. So now I ordered one that last 18 hours! Make sure you have a spot picked out already for your plant needs.
Please leave a plant care tip/trick that you wish you had known as a beginner plant keeper! Thanks friends. I know it's very helpful to other plant people (:
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Hey Harli!! This video is going to help me so much! Thank you ! Im currently on a journey of trying to reduce waste & I have a few tips to kind of help with what you’ve suggested:
My tip would be to use the left over water from bottom feeding to water other plants. It’ll save a little money on water since you won’t be tossing it down the sink & on the add ons you put into the water.
Tip 2 instead of plastic trays maybe using a mixing bowl set for different sized pots
@@AlexandraRamos0210 I think about this every time I find myself dumping out the excess water; there is no harm in using it to water other plants?
Not sure if this is everyone’s experience, but I almost killed SOH with Neem. It really didn’t like it.,😃💚
Jennifer Howell I’ve never had a problem with it. Usually if it’s just a little left over I pour it over a plant that likes to stay moist
Don't buy plants you like, only buy the ones you loveeeee. If someone had givin me this advice, i would have saved a lot of money 😅
Yessss!!!!!! And don’t buy things because others have it or it’s trendy, that really is something I wish I considered, but atleast I learnt along the way. Just because someone else enjoys a certain plant doesn’t mean I will too.
Oh my gosh yesss
Very great tip.
I have quite a few I like, taking up precious space that could be used for ones I love...
Yes!! And plants I admire can stay at the store!!
Research before you buy! I usually stand in the plant nursery looking up care tips and requirements before I purchase!
Me too! I do this before I even make it to the nursery. I love Monsteras but, don't have what they need to flourish. I just admire them from afar!!! Don't see the point of getting a plant you won't be able to care for. not good for your wallet and the plant.
Me too! This has saved me so much money. Once you know what kind of care you can offer (light,watering,time for cleaning) it’s a lot easier to decide what plants belong in your home and will be happy in your care😊
@@ealston0826 this is true. I was totally coveting a nice monstera...but I realized I just don't have the space. Ended up with a nice adansonii though, since it was a better fit
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Same!!
My mistake was when I first started buying plants was that it consumed everything..I only thought about buying them plants..any and every plant...now I feel overwhelmed with plants that don’t bring me joy ... now I try my best to enjoy the plants I have and only buy plants that I truly love..thanks for the video!
THIS.
Such an easy trap to fall into. Good warning to noobies!
COMPLETELY agree, I feel like now after... Two years, I can now look at a whole bunch of plants and go "okay I love you all, but I don't need to BUY you all." Its super easy to get excited & buy more than you can handle & the upkeep becomes too much & you start losing them or you lose interest in maintenance.
Now I try to only buy plants I *reallllly* want & need (planters/pots are a diff story) 😅
@@bethlovesthings Yeah, I'm just now getting into my groove of what kind of pots I like for which plants, and it's been years.
Truth!!
My tip is buying a moisture meter! Helps so much and they're so cheap
My moisture meter has been a game changer for me! My bigger plants weren’t flourishing and turns out I was watering them way too much.
Yes!!
Moisture meter didn't work for me they show drastic changes in different soil levels or places of the pot. My metre is stored in the cupboard 😕
Lego Fans that’s how a moisture metre works. every part of your plant is gonna have a different moisture level.
Yes same!!
I just wanna say that I’m just staring at you the whole time thinking how BEAUTIFUL you are! Oh my gosh! And your hair is so glossy! 😍
Same! :)
SAME!
First thing I noticed today was her hair 😂😍
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Keep all the nursery pots!! I don’t know why I threw mine away in the beginning 🤦🏻♀️
Yess keep them allllll I love using them especially for propagating!
This
Omgggg YES
Me too!
My biggest tip is (in general) don’t need to transfer out of nursery pot straight away! Leave in for a while and get to know and love your plant 😊. Only repot once rootbound
I usually repot, or change soil right away just because store overwaters them. But whenever I bought plants from our local plant/flower shop, they were under watered and soil or almost rockhard. The lady owner usually tells me to give it a god soak and it will be good to go. She said, it's better to under water than to over. And she knows that new plant mama is excited to water new plants, so she let them dry a bit
You can't find decent plants or terra cotta or ceramic 4-6" pots anymore at Home Depot or Lowes because everyone is suddenly planting.
My tips for beginners: don't buy miracle grow soil--they're full of fungus gnats. Learn how your plants show you when they need water. Also, learn to mix and amend your own soil.
YES!!!! EVERY single bag of miracle grow has left me with an infestation of knats! I recently wrote miracle grow about this but no reply :/
And yes, years ago I could buy a really nice Terra cotta pots for WAYYYY cheaper than they are now :/
I’m actually annoyed after reading this 😂 I had gnats so I did a hydrogen peroxide wash and replaced the dirt with miracle grow 😒 I added mosquito bits so hopefully that prevents them from coming back.
That last time is spot on! I’ve been taking care of plants for 12+ years and not stressing out about your plants is the number one tip I give to people. Plants will find a way to survive. We shouldn’t be so egotistical to believe that they wouldn’t strive to survive without us for a day, or three. They’ll be fine. I’ve walked past a plant that needs to be watered for a couple of days because I. Just. Couldn’t. Even. And the plant was fine. No worse for wear. And yes, most plants will be fine with a little neglect. Again, in nature these badasses find creative ways to survive all of the time, don’t trade your mental health for anything, or anyone.
That’s a fact.anything,or anyone.
Once you picked him up, I couldnt even HEAR you...hes SO CUUUTE!! At one point, the glare made his pupils look white!! His eyes are beautiful!!
Same here. I got distracted totally
There are no "must have" plants. The plants that you will love the most are often the ones that will thrive in your care and environment. I am now parting with plants I just thought I needed to have because they were some kind of rite of passage. Now I'm focusing on plants that work in my home, and with my mental health and habits. I still have tons of plants. I just happen to like them more and they cause me less stress.
FACTS 💯💯💯
The plants I choose as an adult are the plants I seen my dad and grandma have as a child. They are not the same plant but I feel a little connected to them which makes my heart warm.
Now that Jenna isn’t on the internet anymore, I am so happy you’ve been making videos more regularly lately. I love the relaxing vibes of your videos that I used to rely on Jenna for. Thank you so much ♥️☺️
Who's Jenna??
Joanne Kennedy Jenna marbles
Brooklyn Apkarian 🥺😢
Love the mental health chat at the end. I used to have a ton of plants but just let them all die eventually because the care became too much to handle at one point in my life. Now I love to let a few weeks or months pass before adding more to my collection so that I know I'm in a good spot to take on more responsibility and will enjoy taking care of my new babies. Thank you 😊
Love hearing the kiddo in the background - the casual nature of your filming makes me SOOO HAPPY. So chill. So calm. So much love beautiful bb
Girl you are looking extra gorgeous today 💁🏻♀️ tip: same as Harli said, I always used to get so excited to find a pot for my plants and get them settled in and repotted but I’ve realized it’s almost better to leave them in the nursery pots until I get to know them... unless I know exactly how they’ll do in that specific type of pot. I just find a pot that the nursery pot fits in and I like it so much better!
Thank you for encouraging us not to stress about it! "Keep it a hobby, not a chore". Love that!
Get a compass app on your phone to see which direction your windows are oriented to the sun.
Great tip!! Which direction should plants be at?
@@rochelletiller6589 thanks Rochelle !
Simpley put , every window will have a different plant that's best for it.
Can you do a video on soil, or DIY soil? I'm starting to get curious about this, but don't know where to start!
Same! Would love to learn about the different components and where to source them!
Yes same here second soil video please
She actually made a video about how she makes her soil if you have a search through her videos. The thumbnail looks like good food rather than soil 😆
Great tips, Harli! I especially liked #10...SO true. Plants need to be a hobby, not a chore. Baby is so cute! Those blue eyes, though! 💙💙💙
I found that taking a cheap notebook and writing down each plant I own and the day that I water it helps me not stress over every plant. I also can see generally watering trends over time. I combine that with planterina's approach of just everyday sticking your finger in the soil and seeing if your plant is dry and then cross referencing the journal
I do the same thing!
Exactly I do that as well simple be easy less stressed. I write down everything anyways it a habit.
I do the same :)
I created an excel spreadsheet that tracks date & where I purchased (to track growth process & determine which places I have the most success) and I research and note the native environment needs of each plant (humidity, light, misting, type of pot, etc.).
It also keeps me aware of the number of plants that I own....
Jennifer Howell that is amazing. I’m inspired!
try to always inspect your plants when you water. Helps find those nasty bugs early instead of when your plant is already declining
You're one of my fav plant people and I'm so happy you spoke about not having to be perfect. I have definitely killed a few, but have also learned that many plants are resilient! My top tip is to buy plants best suited towards the lighting of your space and start out with cheaper/lower maintenance plants before splurging.
I love all these! After venturing into houseplants 5 months ago, I do all these after lots of research. Its nice to have them all kn one llace. Also love the tip of not obsessing. I have two tips: get a moisture meter and, if you stop loving a plant you have, or even lose jnterest in it, feel free to pass it on to someone else.
I have just started bottom watering my plants (with rain water I collected and it’s so satisfying) and it has helped SO MUCH! I had no idea how compacted my soil was from watering from the top and It has saved my plants and they’re so happy now!
A good tip is make sure you’re buying plants that’ll thrive or at least tolerate the amount of light your windows offer your space, and if you end up wanting a plant that potentially wouldn’t be happy with your lighting, be willing to spend some extra money on good grow lights to give your plants the light they want/require, especially since the cheaper ones have that weird burple color that don’t look attractive.
I do the plastic tray as well as the moisture meter and wipe my leaves with neem oil and water!! Finally got rid of most gnats!!
Jeez Harli, way to welcome the newbies! Your soil mixture sounds like a witches spell recipe! You crack me up girl! Love you so much, keep being you! 💚🌱
Your plants look amazing! I just starting getting plants, probably too many for a total beginner, and I am so anxious about caring for them. There is so much contradictory advice about potting, watering and feeding. I'm glad that I stumbled across your channel, and I will be following your advice, so thank you so much! I hope my plants grow up to be as beautiful as yours :)
The best, most relatable content!
My tip for beginner plant care is to avoid Pinterest. The care instructions and blogs on there are far too vague and generalised. RUclips is the way to go if you want to learn more about specific plants or care 😊🌿
omg, that little plant you holding in your hands, sooo cute, such a beautiful blue eyes.
Good bless him and good luck to you mama.
Thank you for the good tips. One thing that I learned along the way was re-potting at the right time. I always rushed to repot a new plant but now I tend to wait a few months. Another tip I learned was picking the right size pot. At first I would always pick the biggest pot but I’ve learned to just go up in size little at a time. Awesome videos keep it up 👍🏼
I love these plant tips. I also group my plants depending on the needs. For example, all of my calathea are in my my guest room which gets bright light but I have sheer curtains and the humidifier is higher in that room. Ferns are all in my kitchen but the East window, etc.
Also, where is that gold hanging basket from? It’s stunning!
Never “help” your plant unfurl a new leaf. 99% of the time this will end in plant disaster. Sometimes it takes a long time and a lot of patience on your part, but they really can do it themselves. ❤️✌️🌿🍃🌱
Definitely made that mistake a few times
Weaker weekly💚 I’ll remember that! All great tips! Love and look forward to your videos!
"Don't go stabbing the roots, like repeatedly, with a fork." 🤓😂 LOL love, love, love your vids Harli girl! Kye is soooo big... getting cuter daily 🙈 Great video with tips for those new to the hobby. Also, in my experience, check for the dreaded spider mites when you see yellow leaves!
I always repot plants into a light airy mix and typically they just take off!!
Really incredible and practical and straightforward, wish I had found you and your fantastic videos and advice so much sooner! I also really like your approach and emphasis of enjoying this process and plants instead of letting the frustrating or uncertain aspects steal the joy that growing alongside our plants should bring. Thanks so much!
Omg Harli your son is beautiful! I have been in childcare for 25 yrs and love the babies especially. What a little sweetie ❤️
Me: I can multitask. I can work on some budgeting while watching Harli G
Me: Watches video without glancing away EVER 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you 🙂 I love your tip about keeping it a hobby and not getting stressed out. I become a bit obsessive...wanting more and more plants and then getting overwhelmed by how to look after them all!! Now I’m starting to relax and actually enjoy being around them 😁
Great tips! I totally agree about enjoying the hobby and not letting it be a dreaded job! Well said!
Bottom watering is an awesome, and guess what, I heard about it for the first time from you, you mentioned in one of your videos a while ago and I fell in love with it ever since.
I totally agree with everything you mentioned, awesome video. Thanks Harli🥰
I just gotta say, I'm not a beginner but I love you! And YOUR HAIR!!!! ♥️
Yesss I hear you on the beginner overwhelm! So much conflicting info out there when you're starting out. Thank you thank you! Any tips on care for moses in a boat? For some reason I can't find any youtube videos on how to care for them??
These hints were wonderful, I wish I had them when I started my plant journey. I had to learn the hard way.🤯❤️
I love cleaning my plants with dusting gloves. I just dip my gloved hands in the insecticidal soap and wipe each leaf on both sides. It goes so quickly.
What insecticidal soap do you use? How often do you do this?
@@torirobertson7453 I use Dr. Bronner’s pure Castile Soap (peppermint). Smells so much better than Neem oil! You only need a little bit. The gloves make it so much easier than using a cloth.
@@torirobertson7453 Oops! I try to do it about once every 4 to 6 weeks or if the leaves look really dusty.
Harli thank you so much about talking about not letting the plants overwhelm you. I needed to hear that, my plants have been stressing me out lately and especially because mealy bugs are coming for me. I just need to relax and not helicopter parent my plants, which I have been doing more since quarantine.
Great video! Your baby is soooo adorable! One piece of advice for newcomers is to be sure that you only go up to the appropriate size pot when repotting your plants. When I started my plant mama journey, I thought that if I put my plants into pots that were much larger the plant roots would have room to grow and I would have a larger plant quickly. I got root rot and dead plants. 😔
Omg Harli, baby and plants🥰🥰🥰 love this channel!!
You're the best on YT! I try other channels but always come back.
Glad to see the little baby. Enjoyed the video and the content.
Listen to your plants!! They will tell you so much about what they need in the smallest ways
I feel like I haven’t been keeping up with your videos, so when you lifted lilttle baby up, I was like WOAH. Your child is so beautiful 😭 he’s getting big!!!
I also recommend getting a white board and writing down the last day you watered each plant. So many times, I forget when I watered my plants and unknowingly over water them. Some times I forget to feel the soil and I feel like writing down the date is beneficial.
@Josh Adams oof, you're gonna need a bigger board
Thank you for this helpful video!! Also your baby boy is adoraaaable I love it when you include him in the video 😍😍😍
Hi Harli! I liked this informative video! I am a new plant parent and loving it! Your enthusiasm is contagious!
Thank you for the tips Harli! Your baby is soooo cute, and getting so big 😃 my granddaughter Embree Rose is 16 months. Between my plants and the baby they keep me so busy. Lol. Love you and your videos!
One of my best tips is to not "divide and re-pot" as soon as you bring the plant home. Let it acclimate while you keep it away from the other plants. I've killed quite a few, can't you tell? 😂😂
i liked the part where you talked about taking a break for yourself and that its ok for plants to not be perfect:) made me feel better about mine
I’m a big bottom-watering fan. Especially since every time I top water, I feel like all the fungus gnats in my neighborhood come flying to my house. Also I’ve become a fan of creating really airy soil mixtures. I feel like my plants’ roots love it better than just the pre-mixed soils as is.
My plants are currently suffering from fungus gnats, they are EVERYWHERE!!!! Does bottom-watering help get rid of them?
Elisabeth Ozolina bottom watering won’t get rid of them completely but it will help. Fungus gnats like to lay their eggs in the top one to two inches of soil, so I bottom water my infested plants till just before the water gets soaked up to the top. Unfortunately to completely eradicate them, it takes multiple methods. Bottom watering is just a way to curb the population by not giving them their preferred breeding environment.
I use diatomaceous earth on the top of my soil and mix it in. It helps get rid of the gnats. I will bottom water from now on.
I would also like to add on the yellowing of leaves part. When you are definite that you are not over or under watering your plant just go and give them some sunlight. Since I live in a small studio w/o ample sunlight throughout the day, I placed my zz plant directly in front of my white LED lamp under my bed lol (i think it’s only 8W and it’s just an ordinary LED lightbulb not those fancy grow lights but i’m desperate!) and it’s so magical that you can see its leaves turn from yellow to green! I did it for almost 3-5 days straight for atleast 8hrs a day and it has been months since I did it and there’s 2 new growth on it 😆 but it’s only from my experience. Take my comment like a grain of salt 😅
Off subject, this was such a chill video. It reminds me of doing zoom sessions with my girlfriends and 1 minute it's just us and then the next there's a baby or two on our hip/s 🤣🤣.
Great advice. I refuse to get overwhelmed. If I have a plant that I fall out of love with I pass it along to someone who I know will love it. Bottom watering has saved so many plants and my sanity. I keep a gallon jug or water bottle nearby and if a plant is dry and droopy I can easily water it while holding my munchkin. Enjoy this summer everyone!😉
please do a hair care routine 😍😍😍
Your Scindapsus is gorgeous! I need to practice more restraint! I love to hover over them! 😂🌱
I loved this video, I love u. I have tropical plants to plants thats that can stand colder climbiments. Ur awesome. Never stop being u at the core.
Mental health is sooo important. Xx u all take care xx
I love the advice at the end!!!! I LOVE my plants, but if they stress me out, are divas, or require my attention often then I send them off to another home.
Baby Kai 😍 I also love bottom watering as it helps prevent me from overwatering
Binge watching your videos, my new fav RUclipsr 🥰
Harli!!! I just started to follow you. I love your videos, your energy and honesty. I have always loved plants but now that I’m home, I adore my little companions. Thanks for the great tips. Stay safe.
What a great video! I liked how you kept moving to a different spot each time. Plus seeing your bebe! 😭❤️
Wonderful!!! My advise is to show them love! Hug them, pat them, talk to them tell them you love them 😂
Thanks for another great video...love seeing how much your baby has grown...such a sweetie! 💕🇨🇦
okay harli and her baby’s eyes ... ethereal 🤩
Rachel Galen 🥺❤️
Your baby boy's eyes are so gorgeous. He looks just like you. Beautiful ❤
Thank you for talking about mental health with the plant care. Some days that happens to me and I get down on myself a little bit and get scared my plants will die lol. I will now try to have a more positive outlook on my plant needs 😅 💕
Hannah Paris I just try to remind myself that plants have survived thousands of years without human intervention so my plants can probably make it another day without water. 😋 98% of the time they end up being just fine by the next time I have the energy to care for them
Great tips for newbies experienced plant owners as well. Baby boy is getting so big and handsome. His eyes are absolutely stunning. I would advise to check your plants when watering for signs of distress. It could mean be the difference between saving a plant and losing it altogether to root rot, mealy bugs or some other issue. Stay blessed and safe 🤗👍❤️.
Ur baby boy is so darn cute!!!!! Omg I tend to get so focused on his cute self I have to rewind to actually listen to lol so cute…
Well, I have about 250 plants but watching this anyways bc I love to support you lol!! ❤️❤️🌿
Thanks for the tips; definitely going to try out the bottom watering in the cover pots. Also appreciated your advice on not feeling bad if there are days you are not in the mood to care for your plants; I'm a COVID new plant mom with already almost 70 houseplants. I absolutely enjoy and value all of them...but...come watering days (2 day process) it can be a hassle. I have found that your right not to force it; the days I'm in the mood I put on relaxing music and go about the process; days I'm not feeling it I wait.
Question: Your family is likely used to the jungle feel by now but my family is only recently been exposed; I get a lot of comments from them that there are "too many plants." Imagine??! How do you handle those comments? I'm trying to create a jungle feel...
And my tip for new plant parents is ALWAYS clean and isolate newly purchased plants! I use my neem oil/water/dish soap to thoroughly spray down and then leave them in the shed for 3 to 5 days before bring them in my house and exposing my existing plants. Not worth risking a pest infestation....
The point about keeping your plants as a hobby and not a chore is soooo important. I’ve recently found myself so exhausted trying to keep up with my plant schedule that I just felt so overwhelmed. I already adjusted my watering schedule so that I only have to water about 10-20 plants a day instead of all of them in one day and that has helped. But I was still feeling stressed so I literally skipped 3 days of watering. I was dreading what my discoveries would be today but everything was fine! No issues whatsoever.
A tip I have is figure out what kind of plants you actually like and like taking care of. When I first started, I was bringing home anything and everything that I found for free or cheap. Usually these were rehabs or things I just didn’t like so caring for them definitely felt like a chore. Don’t get me wrong, rehabbing a plant back to health is super fulfilling but many times they’re past the point of no return and a plant sent to the graveyard is super depressing. I’ve learned what I like, sold everything that doesn’t bring me joy and don’t buy anything unless it’s something I really want.
This was such a good video for all the newbs!
Also! Quarantine your new plants! That’s a huge one.
Overwhelmed right here... I can’t stop buying plants but I’m wondering if I’m taking care of them properly
I watched another video where you mentioned bottom watering and it literally saved my hoyas 🙏
What in the world was she talking about when she was holding the baby? 😂 I was completely distracted by that cutie 🥰
No clue I was too distracted by his cuteness too haha
And his eyes 👀 😍
4:28 Next tip is to blah, blah, blah, to get a plant this full, blah blah, blah (is all I heard when I saw that handsome baby😍😍😍😍💋💋💋❤❤❤❤).
When you take cuttings and put them back into the soil do you wait for the ends to heal or dry up or just stick them right back in?
I could have definitely used this video about 2 years ago... lol! One of my favorite tips is to keep an eye on your extra soil - if the bag is open, sometimes bugs will find their way into the soil without you even noticing! Especially if you keep the bag outside.
Seeing that Rammstein picture just makes me love you even more 🙌🏻
Feels strange to write and 'complain about', but one thing I did when starting was buy plants without thinking too much about how big they'd get. It turns out I have quite a green thumb and now my plants are all huge and taking up more space than I'd like!
I think of watering/fertilizing like this; plants have an "appetite"... I let them get a little hungry before I feed them so I know they'll eat it all! It's a little risky to do this with outdoor plants, especially in the summer, but I find that my indoor plants grow and thrive the most in the first few days after coming home from a vacation. They can "want" something, sure...but if they don't also "need" it, they won't make the best use of it. I loved your rant about not stressing over it...I SO relate!
The best tip I was ever given was add perlite. Even if you think you won’t overwater, add perlite. And top dress with orchid bark to minimize fungus gnats
👋🏽! Great tips👍🏽👍🏽. Your bundle of joy is getting so big and those beautiful blue eyes😇
You are so inspiring 🌷🌸 love your Chanel 🥰
is it just me or is Harli literally glowing? okay momma! love your videos :)
Yes! to chilling out about imperfect plants. I took a hike this week and I couldn’t help but notice all the plants in the wild had scarred and torn leaves on them. So why do all of mine at home need to be perfect in order for me to be a success? I’m over that pressure. 😉
Hi,you are looking great and your little cute baby also I heard he was giggling ,so nice to hear that lots of love bless your family. Take care. 🤗🤗🙂
One tip I was told when I started buying plants was to learn the lighting in your house. It is helpful when buying plants to know if you have the correct light for it and read the care tag on the plant, Also check for bugs on the plant before you buy you don’t want to experience a bug outbreak right when your are first starting to get into plants
This video is extremely helpful!!! Love your videos!!
girllll you need to drop a hair care routine! 🤩 Your hair is so glossy and beautiful
So jelly of all your houseplants, they’re just gorgeous!!! You’re inspiring me to grow my little collection at home (the boyfriend is not happy, he already thinks I have plenty!! 🤣) xx
Anyone else unable to focus on what Harli is saying because of baby? I need to go rewatch this video again because I was too busy staring his beautiful eyes and cute face. He is so darling and adorable! Harli is such a good mom! love seeing him make an appearance on your videos!
Plant care tip-Do your research before purchasing. Especially with Calatheas because they need humidity. I have got a few cool mist humidifiers from amazon of course and made he mistake of getting one that lass 8 hours having to refill often is hard. So now I ordered one that last 18 hours! Make sure you have a spot picked out already for your plant needs.