10 Things Plant Experts Do That You Probably Don't

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  • 7 things plant experts do to their houseplants that you probably don’t and it’s the reason why their plants look so happy and healthy and perhaps your plants are struggling.
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  • @SheffieldMadePlants
    @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +3

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  • @Baurax
    @Baurax Год назад +410

    Summary:
    1) 0:19 Change soil at least once a year plus repot to a bigger pot.
    2) 1:24 Only water plants when neeed (less is usually more as overwatering leads to rotting roots).
    3) 2:35 Try to know the needs of each of your plants individually (sun exposure, soil moisture, nutrience, ...). - Use Google Lens to reasearch your plants!
    4) 3:33 Check for pests. (also check for pests as you buying the plant, e.g. spider mites webbings)
    5) 4:51 Leave your plants to do their thing - don't fuss with them too often! (moving them over home constantly, overwatering, fertilizing too often, ...)
    6) 5:55 Avoid putting plants into direct sunlight. (especially tropical plants will get sun burn rather quickly)
    7) 7:04 Prune your plants to remove damaged leaves/party and to get rid of molds and pests. (but not too much and not to regularly)
    8) 8:15 Bonus Tip: Turn kitchen scraps into fertilizers! (water your plant with COOLED cooking water used for pasta/rice/vegetables/eggs)
    Thank you for the lovely video! There were a few things that I did not know before. :)

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +29

      Thank you and thanks for chaptering 😁

    • @icantthinkofagoodname1838
      @icantthinkofagoodname1838 Год назад +10

      I would add to number 1 that if you don't want to pot up to a bigger pot, then with some plants like ficus you can prune the root ball and top by 1/3, rinse the old dirt out of the roots and then repot it back in the old pot with new dirt.

    • @FreeWorldDoc
      @FreeWorldDoc Год назад +3

      I also disagree with the "repot annually." For example, a peace lily loves to be tightly snug in its space. I'm very conservative about repotting those guys and do so once I see quite a bit of roots out the bottom. I believe this is the case for the ZZ plant as well. Basically, it's providing just enough care to sustain the plant and the right conditions to cultivate just enough "fight," as competition in plants is what makes them grow (think of competing plants in a crowded tropical forest floor).

    • @Greenrocketqueen
      @Greenrocketqueen Год назад +2

      That’s actually really interesting. Is that something to apply universally to root bound preferring plants?

    • @CatLover-23
      @CatLover-23 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Awesome info on the Kitchen Water Scraps for Plants.... Interesting. Thanks.

  • @bubblephobiaoftheshire
    @bubblephobiaoftheshire Год назад +703

    What really accelerated my plant growth was using aquarium water. I have a large tub with about 5 turtles, and when I do a water change I use their water to water my plants about once a week. You can also use fish water which would be just as good. I also keep my tropical plants near this tub so they can benefit from the humidity.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +40

      Sounds great 👍

    • @theDoryLama
      @theDoryLama Год назад +66

      The basic concept of aquaponics. The turtles are proving your plants with nutrient rich water.

    • @CourtneySchwartz
      @CourtneySchwartz Год назад +35

      Specifically Nitrogen-rich.

    • @marklawrence8488
      @marklawrence8488 Год назад +25

      Not only is it nutrient rich but we also regularly buffer the water PH for aquatic pets which is also beneficial compared to (usually very) alkaline water straight out the tap.

    • @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn
      @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn Год назад +17

      Nitrates in the poop

  • @alatielinara
    @alatielinara Год назад +98

    My mom use banana water for plants and it works amazing. She puts banana peel in a pot and pours hot water, leaves it so sit and that's all. Her water lily growed x5 in a year

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +8

      Very good 👍

    • @Metalfuck
      @Metalfuck Год назад +3

      How long does she leave it to sit?

    • @Jeweloffaith129
      @Jeweloffaith129 Год назад +5

      I’ve heard bananas are good for plants- going to try this version! Thank you 😊

  • @samanthaecotothermia7896
    @samanthaecotothermia7896 Год назад +352

    Something else that nobody told me about keeping plants (and ended up causing some of mine to rot) is that putting a plant in a pot that is too big can actually cause more harm than good. Put your plant into a pot that is just a couple of inches bigger than the one it is currently in, you can put it in a massive pot once your plant reaches that size.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +35

      Absolutely and interesting you’ve mentioned that. Just finished filming something on this topic that’ll be out in a couple of weeks!

    • @murraythebaker
      @murraythebaker Год назад +11

      I was bad at that when I first got into plants

    • @WanderingMiqo
      @WanderingMiqo Год назад +6

      How so?

    • @murraythebaker
      @murraythebaker Год назад +23

      @@WanderingMiqo the plants aren’t big enough to use up the water and they are prone to rot

    • @cheryllwaldrop9732
      @cheryllwaldrop9732 Год назад +15

      That's a hard one to get your head around. The planet is not too big, but this pot is? But, I suppose they have a lot more competition for water and resources in the wild.

  • @Lela-plants
    @Lela-plants Год назад +41

    I’ve a water meter at work but started doing the wood chopstick thing at home. I stick the chopstick into the soil all the way to the bottom and bring it out. If there’s soil stuck to it, I leave it another few days to a week. My plants have improved dramatically. 100% agree that overwatering is a huge detriment.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +4

      A solid method for testing moisture 👍

    • @vickykent353
      @vickykent353 6 месяцев назад +2

      Having just recently gotten back into house plants, I figured out early on that I was definitely prone to over watering. To correct that issue and take any guesswork out of the equation, I bought a water meter. It also shows ph and if it needs fertilizer. Now I have my eye on a light meter!!

  • @sunsh__ine
    @sunsh__ine Год назад +208

    I really like that you relate human experiences with plants. Like getting a haircut, salting food, sun protection. It all made it very understandable! Thank you so much for this awesome video and great tips

  • @theodorathompson2034
    @theodorathompson2034 Месяц назад +4

    I’ve been using the water from boiling veg to gain nutrients for myself, in sauces, gravy etc. now I’ll be happy to share with my plants.

  • @gloriaa3652
    @gloriaa3652 Год назад +26

    Love that your plant videos are very “get down to business” and teach us useful facts straight up.

  • @devilsreject320
    @devilsreject320 Год назад +28

    The water from boiling vegetables / eggs fantastic idea. 👍

  • @susanhemme8465
    @susanhemme8465 Год назад +29

    LOVE your no nonsense, to the point advice...and your dry humor! LOL

  • @shontaledillard4299
    @shontaledillard4299 9 месяцев назад +6

    Im a beginner gardner..... 2years in. The water meter just saved my life! Thank you!

  • @lennergardify
    @lennergardify 11 месяцев назад +6

    As a user of the devil's lettuce, I like to use the water from my bongs on my plants, the brown tint that bong water gets after not being changed often is mold which boosts the plant. At least it hasn't killed any plants yet, love your channel!

  • @catherinedesilets8960
    @catherinedesilets8960 Год назад +60

    Great tips! On my 3rd year as a indoor jungle plant mom & I’ve finally figured out how to not kill everything I bought lol.. it takes trial & error

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +4

      I know right, we learn best from our mistakes I guess

    • @amytrumbull156
      @amytrumbull156 Год назад +2

      That’s great! I’ve been a successful plant mom and my apartment has them in every corner and all are doing well except for the overly needy fern that needed more humidity than I could accommodate although she did well for over a year before starting to look really sad. I used a plant app on my phone for a while when I first bought many plants that I’d never cared for before and it was really helpful. I now have two monsteras that are doing really well ☺️

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +2

      ​@@amytrumbull156 good job!

  • @RidgelessJack
    @RidgelessJack 9 месяцев назад +6

    I’ve kept houseplants and gardened for over 25 years. Your channel is the only one on RUclips that I watch because I always learn something new from your videos. I always recommend your channel to anyone that asks me about how to care for plants. Something that I wanted to tell you, which you may already know, is that not all succulents should receive direct sunlight because it’s too intense and will burn them. The ones that grow in tropical and subtropical rainforests, such as Christmas and fishbone cacti, grow under the canopy of trees, where they receive filtered light. When grown indoors, these types of succulents should be placed in bright, filtered light.

  • @transcendencetherapeuticto5208
    @transcendencetherapeuticto5208 Год назад +7

    I have 200 plants and I water them all about twice a month. They are thriving and beautiful and I don’t ever have any issues of losing any of them. I learned from trial and error that I was actually overwatering them so they all get a very good thorough drink two times out of the month And let me tell you it is beneficial, and in most cases overwatering is the number one reason why plants die. It’s better to go without then take the risk of killing it. Plants are very hearty and I wanna drought resistant than most realize. Are used to hate my new plants because I could never keep them alive, I found out that by not watering them they magically became beautiful. So anyone that thinks my plants are hard to keep alive I am the first to tell you that the fact they are not, it’s just we have us need to think that they need watered more than what they do. I wait until they’re fully dried out and then give them a good long drink. I did transfer every single plant I had including orchids to water and I enjoyed the hydroponic lifestyle for a while, but have since went back to soil. Anyone having issues with orchids my number one tip would be to dump the soil that it’s in and put it in a clear glass for at least one week to two weeks changing out the water every week. Giving it freshwater at least every four days and keeping it in a indirect window. From there you can put it back in better soil in a tight container. I keep all my orchids currently in water and they thrive and do wonderfully . They actually do not do well in any soil that they’ve ever been in and they do not bloom, except only in the water I keep them in. I do give them their food two times a year in the water.

  • @MarisaAndChew
    @MarisaAndChew Год назад +25

    Sometimes when I get a new plant it's over watered but not rotted yet or is creeping out the bottom but not root bound yet. In these situations I take my preferred soil and I lift the plant from the nursery pot, add my soil to the bottom and then place the plant right back in on top. They seem to love this and it helps to dry them out without doing a full repot. Another thing I'll do if I accidentally over water is I'll place a microfiber cloth under the pot. It will suck out the extra moisture rather quickly and has saved my plants when I've been too heavy handed! Also works great if you've got fast draining soil to just put along the edge of the saucer, sucks up all the extra without having to lift the pot and drip everywhere!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +3

      Really great tips, thanks!

    • @jefftucker9225
      @jefftucker9225 Год назад +1

      I usually repot as soon as I get them, I leave whatever soil is on them and use a slightly larger pot and add 1 part potting mix to 3 parts perlite, if they are wet already I don't water until they dry out, not sure if this is correct but so far all the plants I have done it on seem to be growing fine

    • @morebirdsandroses
      @morebirdsandroses Год назад +1

      You can also use the absorbent "free news" handouts under an overwatered pot to suck the excess out. Just found and subscribed to you, this is the best clear really helpful info.

  • @firemelon7296
    @firemelon7296 Год назад +19

    You're such a kind plant parent. Thank you for the tips.

  • @Mahhkz
    @Mahhkz Год назад +26

    I use fish tank water. My plants love it! I even used it to heal a damaged patch of grass in my yard.

  • @Soken50
    @Soken50 Год назад +22

    As an amateur Bonsaï artist I was told to do the opposite of pretty much every step (we obviously do pest control too) : Shallow pot, water daily, prune heavily at least once a year, rotate and fertilize regularly, more sun=more growth (which might be good or bad depending on which phase your bonsaï is in) and my plants are doing fantastically.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +5

      Never got into bonsai 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Squintis
      @Squintis Год назад +4

      It all depends on what your trying to get out of the plant. Extra water, more Sun, frequent pruning promotes bushing more. I guess the shallow pot is for the same effect, grow wide inside of down or up.
      You can get plants to bushel by just pinching stem buds too. And if you cut leaves in half it promotes root growth.

    • @inugami-d5355
      @inugami-d5355 Год назад +2

      It depends on the plant and the stage of growth. Repotting should not be yearly as top and bottom of the tree should not be pruned in the same year. If a bonsai is in a high draining soil like akadama, then it may need daily watering (and maybe even spritzing) but if it is in growth and in the ground or being grown out before styling then youd want to water less.
      Really though its species and even varient dependant !

    • @Lela-plants
      @Lela-plants Год назад +1

      Rotating/turning a plant promotes even growth. I think he meant moving it from room to room with different lighting and humidity levels

    • @zshadows
      @zshadows Год назад +1

      Isn't Bonsai the art of tactically stressing and restricting your plant so that it miniaturizes? I suspect its requirements are very different.

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters Год назад +4

    Use a moisture meter rather than repeatedly compressing the rootball with your finger…and use worm castings and seaweed extract periodically for micro nutrients.

  • @stargazer1238
    @stargazer1238 Год назад +109

    All excellent points! I would like to add and share that old aquarium water or rainwater is very beneficial and that I always let tap water sit 24 hours before using. Also, many plants will grow rapidly with good humidity. Self regulated humidifiers are great and bringing the humidity up at night and than letting fall in the day as well as having a fan for circulation is a great way to help your plants in their growth. I generally keep my houseplants that require or like higher humidity together and regulate the humidity around them. As you pointed out, knowing what your houseplant is crucial in their care and growth, Succulents are going to have much different requirements than Peperomia.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +8

      Absolutely all solid points. You must have very happy plants? I’ve not invested in a humidifier yet but I don’t have many calatheas

    • @stargazer1238
      @stargazer1238 Год назад +9

      @@SheffieldMadePlants My houseplants grow like weeds! I was not always great and in the beginning I lost a lot of plants but I did not give up and after 40 years I learned a lot! Anyone can grow awesome plants and I love when people share with others good plant information because having and growing plants is completely rewarding and fun! A humidifier is worth it! I would get one that keeps it at the humidity level you want and not one that just runs. Cheers! Great video!

    • @KeliaTaylor
      @KeliaTaylor Год назад +4

      How do you guys feel about adding banana to water? .... I'm assuming that it's adding potassium, ie nutrients, to premote health and growth? What about work castings?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +6

      @@KeliaTaylor adding banana peel to the compost will add some potassium. I’m not sure how much would leach into the water though. Worm castings is one of the best things to add to soil

    • @FrogsForBreakfast
      @FrogsForBreakfast Год назад +2

      Every time I take cuttings I say I'm going to cover them with plastic to keep the humidity up but half the time I skip it anyway and I ALWAYS regret it lol. Since it's only temporary for cuttings (and seedlings too), a clear plastic bag or container is fine but it's easy to accidentally make it too humid which will encourage fungi that kill the little plants. It needs to be humid, not wet. It can take practice and a watchful eye to get right.
      If I did more propagating I would invest in a humidifier or automated mister. It makes things much easier especially when there's more than 1 pot involved.

  • @sneakybandanas
    @sneakybandanas Год назад +52

    I thought I had heard all the classic tips but you've managed to teach me a few new things! You have a new subscriber from the US as of today, I'm looking forward to learning a lot from your videos 😄

  • @haywardgarner4850
    @haywardgarner4850 Год назад +28

    The used water idea is brilliant. I enjoyed all,of your practical tips. Some verified what I practice. Some explained some of my struggles. Thanks!

  • @jorgecanales798
    @jorgecanales798 Год назад +44

    I only change the soil if I see the soil is holding on to water for too long or if it's plain peat moss or coco coir. Other than that, I'll keep the plant in the potting mix from the nursery it came from for another year until it's rootbound and needs repotting. To add nutrition, I just add some slow release fertilizer every 2 months.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +10

      I agree leave it in the soil it came in for a while and then look to change if needed.

    • @melanieballard110
      @melanieballard110 Год назад +7

      I’ll add a layer of worm castings on top of the soil. Like you said I wait to repot things. I also keep all my nursery pots and use those to repot. I’ll put them down inside of pretty pots.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +2

      @@melanieballard110 yeah I always keep the nursery pots

    • @blinksbill1138
      @blinksbill1138 Год назад +4

      @@melanieballard110 I have a huge problem with keeping plants in nursery pots. Plastic out in the sun all day? I wouldn’t drink a bottle of water as such, likewise do I want plastic polluting my plant

    • @melanieballard110
      @melanieballard110 Год назад +3

      @@blinksbill1138 That’s a good point.

  • @el3ctroshock
    @el3ctroshock Год назад +19

    The comparison of adding salt without tasting is genius

  • @voltronhamburger9517
    @voltronhamburger9517 Год назад +21

    You have me absolutely shook by the last tip about reusing boil water. Im terrible at fertilizer ratios and have really hard tap water, so I've been buying gallons of water for my plants.... this is a game changer! Thank you!

  • @FoyeStender
    @FoyeStender 10 дней назад +2

    Well I have just discovered you on RUclips and LOVE your great tips and knowledge! I'm send my friends links to your channel! Love they are short, to the point, but full of great info!! Thank you for being you!!

  • @Sarah-yc2ve
    @Sarah-yc2ve Год назад +11

    I find it hard to agree with your point about eggshells/eggs + boiling = calcium rich water. Good on you for conserving water, however, it'll have negligible amounts of accessible calcium.
    Calcium carbonate in eggshells/seashells/bone requires a chemical reaction (acid) to break down into calcium bicarbonate (available for plants). A physical reaction (boiling water) won't produce the same results, even up to 100 C. A method I've seen: save/wash eggshells, bake them to sterilize, add a vinegar/water mix, and then add to plants.

  • @norcimorci
    @norcimorci Год назад +3

    I am so happy to have found your channel. Loving your videos. So informative and simple to understand. Thank you

  • @seanceknowles2911
    @seanceknowles2911 Год назад +3

    I’m so glad that me changing the soil was a good move. I’m a new plant parent, but I do as much research as I can.
    Also learning right off the beginning about pests and leaving. Alone till necessary.

  • @iknitbecuzmurderisfrownedupon
    @iknitbecuzmurderisfrownedupon Год назад +3

    Excellent channel. I love your plant tips and humor.😁 I fuss over my plants - mostly by telling them how much I love them and running my fingers through/ over them.

  • @mjhay1830
    @mjhay1830 Год назад +3

    So glad I’ve found this informative channel. Learnt a lot already. Thanks.

  • @lori639
    @lori639 Год назад +2

    Best information I have heard on plants , and straight to the point. Thank you so very much.😊

  • @lydvincecruz824
    @lydvincecruz824 Год назад +2

    Thanks a lot for all the tips and ticks and off course for your knowledge.Very much appreciated.

  • @leilanigonzalez5444
    @leilanigonzalez5444 Год назад +8

    reusing food waste is such a luxury that so many plant parents overlook!! you can also use old egg shells as a substitute for sand and other medians to cover the soil in your pots to keep pests out. i usually keep all of the shells and then when i finish a carton i put them in boiling water, dry them out and crush them. also save your banana peels! i’ve found it to be a great source of nutrients for my plants by putting some old peels in a gallon of water for 12 hours and allowing each plant to go through one watering cycle with it before disposing of it if there is any left (usually dump it outside in the grass). we NEVER use fresh tap water. we invested in a cute 2 gallon drink dispenser that we take water from to water them and always have two recycled plastic gallons on hand, one filled with water that’s been sitting and another strictly for repurposed water or banana peel water! we have marimos so it’s always needed for us to have so much extra water ready for the plants to make water changing days simpler with the marimos.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +3

      Fantastic Leilani! I love learning new tips and tricks from my viewers, thanks!

    • @orionx79
      @orionx79 Год назад +1

      As sand? that sounds like a large amount of calcium. That would change your ph of the soil to a alkaline soils as well. Not all plants would like that. To much or to little calcium can change the uptake of other nutrients in the area. This is a known effect of to much gypsum in soil.

  • @TurkiyeTrip
    @TurkiyeTrip 4 дня назад +1

    Pruning the plant makes it grow well😊

  • @Skykristal
    @Skykristal Год назад +10

    This is an amazing video and I love how you explained all the different things. I got into plants not too long a go and I'm still quite insecure.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +2

      Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching

    • @blinksbill1138
      @blinksbill1138 Год назад +2

      You’ll get used to it!!! Good work! I started about 2 years ago. They will surprise, annoy, and make you crazy. Then you will learn and get used to it.

  • @harshagangwal6907
    @harshagangwal6907 Год назад +4

    Love your video. Thank you for the tips!
    I think it's really important to understand one's plants. Every plant is different! Sometimes, even the Internet doesn't give the right answers, but one's understanding of the plant definitely will. It's also important to keep a new plant in a small pot rather than a big pot, like many here mentioned. From my experience, the plants seem to do well when kept as such.

  • @benjif2424
    @benjif2424 Год назад +5

    What really helped me is finding good ways to create false bottoms in pots, usually with some aquarium filter floss (stone and sticks works great as well and many other methods). It allows for more care free watering.

    • @christoduplessis8177
      @christoduplessis8177 Год назад +2

      About two years into my houseplant journey, probably have a success rate of plant survival of 65%-75%. I really do very little for them. But over watering is my downfall. Also started to add rocks to the bottom of my pots and yes, works a treat 👌

  • @charlottesykes8596
    @charlottesykes8596 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video, loved the delivery and when you said you lived in Sheffield ❤️🙌🌱🙏 my house plants will be thankful I found your video, thanks again

  • @mikefisher4834
    @mikefisher4834 Год назад +4

    I have aquarium plants One of my plants is Anubius nana which is pretty much just a miniature peace lily The flowers look identical but they’re way smaller They’re also a low to medium light plant

  • @orionx79
    @orionx79 Год назад +6

    You can turn bones into bone meal (i've done it with chicken(the worst to much cartilage) beef and pork bones esp rib bones make easy bonemeal), heat them up to at least 350 for a few hours and they will crumble apart, after making a crock pot recipe with bones take the bones out and again dry them in the oven, they crush even easier and can be done mostly by had though a blender will crush most if you heated them long enough in the oven. Egg shell can be cooked and crush into a powder some people clean them first i dont never had a problem, again cook them to kill any bacteria and the heat makes the calcium frail. easier to powder. Mix either of these powders for calcium. Coffee grinds add nitrogen back into the soil, old grind are almost 7.0 ph but fresh grinds will lower ph. When doing any off these DIY amount is the key. You dont want to overdo any nutrient or even have to much of them. Certain nutrients can cause nutrient block in a plant. Think of it like this your in a room with a table almost wall to wall ceiling to floor full of a variety of food, but in order to get to other foods you gotta eat whats in front of you, If all you have are rolls in front of you, you're gonna be full well before you get to anything healthy in the pile.

  • @chooqi7
    @chooqi7 23 дня назад +1

    Thank you for these great tips.

  • @llamabeans
    @llamabeans Год назад +3

    The analogies you used in this video are spectacular!!

  • @mamaj6028
    @mamaj6028 5 месяцев назад +1

    I always research where the plant grows originally. That gives me all the info I need. Great info ! ❤

  • @Koraka_ARandomGuy
    @Koraka_ARandomGuy Год назад +1

    I love the advise with the used cooking water! Thank you

  • @justink.1845
    @justink.1845 Месяц назад +1

    Very good video! I'm happy I to knew everything before but still a good video! :)

  • @digemsmacks5690
    @digemsmacks5690 10 месяцев назад +4

    My old agriculture teacher from high-school would tell us "Plants grow in spite of us, not because of us" -Albert Eamer R.I.P

  • @rebeccalatham488
    @rebeccalatham488 Месяц назад +1

    Love your presentations on plants. I'm learning a lot.

  • @yourfavoritejaz5544
    @yourfavoritejaz5544 Год назад +3

    The tip about using water from eggs is amazing. Thank you!

  • @7hoch0
    @7hoch0 Год назад +9

    I think the main difference between the experts and me is that the experts care for their plants.

  • @Chris-op7yt
    @Chris-op7yt Год назад +1

    since changing away from typical box store recommended pine bark potting mixes to coir/peat and perlite, havent had plant rot of pest problems for years.

  • @eliassalcedo5229
    @eliassalcedo5229 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm from California, do enjoy your sense of humor and the way you educated me about plants.

  • @matthewruppert3618
    @matthewruppert3618 Год назад +1

    I love the Bonus tip! Just subscribed. Thanks man

  • @badu95
    @badu95 Год назад +1

    I live in India (Delhi)
    Here the summer is so harsh(day temp upto42 deg Celsius )
    We have to find ways to keep r plants healthy n happy
    Aft so many years I have succeeded to grow all kinds of philodendrons pothos n others decorative plant healthy n happy
    Leaves of philodendron on moss sticks r just like a fat child n I am proud
    Now I get plants as gifts too
    It’s quite a learning experience to watch ur channel n learn in the process Thank you

  • @teahesse
    @teahesse Месяц назад +1

    Great analogies!

  • @eamonnbarrett7995
    @eamonnbarrett7995 Год назад +3

    Thanks for this excellently explained and i love that bonus tip

  • @andreasvanbergen9696
    @andreasvanbergen9696 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice bonus tip! Thanks!

  • @lydvincecruz8395
    @lydvincecruz8395 Год назад +2

    Very helpful tips .Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
    I

  • @LauranceTanza
    @LauranceTanza 8 месяцев назад +1

    Over the years, I have discovered a way to delay changing pots due to lack of space. I stick a long knife and cut the roots from above and just top dress with rich soil. The cut roots will just be a good food source for the plant over time as it decompose.

  • @xxmeilaoxx
    @xxmeilaoxx Месяц назад +1

    I am new to houseplants and addicted to them. This was so informative, thank you!

  • @walterw8223
    @walterw8223 Год назад +12

    I had more of a survival of the fittest and whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger approach.
    1. Do more or less everything wrong the first years.
    2. Try to correct the mistakes without knowleadge.
    3. Cut your losses and keep the survivors.
    4. Eventually start correcting some mistakes.
    5. Profit.
    Nowdays it's pretty easy, I just water my plants in the shower without the pots every second week.
    It cleans the plants and it is an easy way to avoid overwatering by allowing excess water to drain.
    Slowly most of my almost dead plants have recovered and have survived for many years now.
    Maytbe I'll l change the soil and move them to bigger pots, I guess they've earned it :).

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +2

      That's certainly a unique way to do but if it works for you then great 👌

  • @ellencausey6864
    @ellencausey6864 Год назад +1

    This is Great! Thanks for all
    The great tips!

  • @nadanada1852
    @nadanada1852 Год назад +1

    Million thanks..am new in this plants thing..am in need of these precious advices

  • @LadyF83
    @LadyF83 Год назад +1

    So Clear thanks

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny Год назад +1

    EXCELLENT tips here. Bravo.

  • @crimsonraen
    @crimsonraen Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video, these are all great tips! :)

  • @scwheeler24
    @scwheeler24 Год назад +1

    And TY glad I found your channel. I ❤ the bonus, I’ll start doing that, no more down the sink. Texas

  • @charlotterose41196ch
    @charlotterose41196ch Год назад +1

    I'm from Sheffield aswell! Hopefully see you around one day 🍃 your tips are so helpful! I've lost a love for looking after my plants recently as it's coming to winter and I've seemed to have acquired fungus nats. I will start getting back into it soon because when my plants are happy, I feel happy to.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +3

      Gnats unfortunately are a fact of life 😅

    • @charlotterose41196ch
      @charlotterose41196ch Год назад +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants going to try and use some neem oil to fix it. Fingers crossed 🤞

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +2

      @@charlotterose41196ch neem oil is more for insects that eat the leaves. You need to get rid of the larvae in the soil. Mosquito bits or cinnamon can work

    • @charlotterose41196ch
      @charlotterose41196ch Год назад +1

      Ooo, thank you I'll give it a try 🌱

  • @greenongreentv5611
    @greenongreentv5611 Год назад +1

    I love this video...very informative
    Thank you so much

  • @MKisFeelinSpicy
    @MKisFeelinSpicy Год назад +3

    Your video shows succulents here and there, which suggests this advice works them for just as well, but your watering advice isn't cautious enough for them. You suggest essentially watering when the soil is dry, which means that it will be wet more often than not. You also specifically say to avoid "prolonged drought" for your plants, but most succulents WANT a drought period and can rot if you keep watering them every time you notice the soil is dry. Watering them more often might not exactly give them root rot (although it can), but it will at least stretch them out, the same way insufficient light will do. The defining trait of succulents is that they store water inside themselves, so the key is to check how full of water the plant itself is; in most cases, you would check the leaves (which is true of the jade and pickle plants you showed), but some plants store water in their roots or stems, so if you're not sure, look into where your particular succulent stores water. Plump firm storage parts mean your plant has little extra space to store water, which means all additional water you add will contribute to the risk of rot and stretching. If they are softer, wrinkly, bendable, or otherwise seem not full, you could maybe water or you could maybe wait, depending on how full its stores seem to be. When it comes to most succulents, when in doubt, wait it out! (Or as some say, when in doubt, let it drought!)

  • @susanjohnson5824
    @susanjohnson5824 Год назад +3

    Great advice, just found your channel, you have another new subscriber from the U.S.

  • @dijohns4018
    @dijohns4018 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love your explanations

  • @cathyspooner7093
    @cathyspooner7093 7 месяцев назад +1

    Really great information

  • @carolynk5316
    @carolynk5316 Год назад +2

    New subscriber. Great resource for plant parents.

  • @sandieneff1613
    @sandieneff1613 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the info!

  • @aniruddhavidwans3626
    @aniruddhavidwans3626 Год назад +1

    Very informative video. Thanks.

  • @melodeelucido1446
    @melodeelucido1446 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this great video! New sub

  • @xenosmoke8915
    @xenosmoke8915 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mine struggle for the simple reason that my home lacks consistent temperature.
    Indoor plants are only for people with good windows and doors and modern heating.
    Plants don’t really care if it’s hot, cold, wet or dry... as long as it’s not constantly changing from one to the other.
    Despite my troubles I’ve just added my very first Strelitzia to my collection!! I’ve wanted one for so long!

  • @samdube6337
    @samdube6337 Год назад +1

    Amazing video thank you!

  • @zap4980
    @zap4980 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @jangobaby6812
    @jangobaby6812 Год назад +1

    Useful stuff, very good!

  • @rachelstone632
    @rachelstone632 Год назад +1

    Great video! Thank you :)

  • @scrummyvision
    @scrummyvision Год назад +2

    wow, reusing the cooking water is inspired!

  • @rupamsingh2240
    @rupamsingh2240 Год назад +1

    Nice content and awesome work.

  • @AmyK007
    @AmyK007 Год назад +1

    Excellent information 😁

  • @MyPlantWorld
    @MyPlantWorld Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing 👌

  • @marinamo6479
    @marinamo6479 Год назад +1

    You obviously have a great sense of humor. 😂Comparisons are hilarious. Thanks for video.

  • @rohinisul2026
    @rohinisul2026 Год назад +1

    Thk u sir these tips helped me so much ..

  • @icreatedanaccountforthis1852
    @icreatedanaccountforthis1852 Год назад +1

    Nice tips. Thanks.
    Edit: Love the tip about using cooking water!!!

  • @Beeklydan
    @Beeklydan Год назад +11

    I put stones and gravel on the bottoms of all my pots. I used to struggle with root rot and overwatering. I do this to plants that even need lots of water, as I would rather deal with needing to water every day, than to have root rot. Plus I figure nothing wrong with roots getting more air.

  • @markthornemarmaduke
    @markthornemarmaduke Год назад

    Love your delivery, your similes 👌

  • @fjalls
    @fjalls Год назад +1

    That cooking water tip I had no idea about. Ill try that

  • @wilheminaboone1107
    @wilheminaboone1107 Год назад +1

    Outstanding video!

  • @oksills
    @oksills Год назад +15

    Your opening points were brilliant. I’d been following the same belief system without even realizing it. I would have thought that all my “mothering” needs would have been fulfilled by my 8 children. But… no, I was wayyy over mothering my plants. Thanks , I’m subbing!

  • @SwatejK
    @SwatejK Год назад +7

    Excellent points shared.. i use the water from my Aquarium which we take out during weekly water changes and always use that to water my plants.. it avoids me to use the harsh chemicals 👍🏼😄

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +1

      I’ve heard it works wonders 👍

    • @Janpre2001
      @Janpre2001 Год назад +1

      I used to water my outdoor plants with the tank water.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Год назад +1

      @@Janpre2001 how did your plants respond?

    • @Janpre2001
      @Janpre2001 Год назад +1

      The responded pretty well. I don;t have the tank anymore though.

    • @RaduRadonys
      @RaduRadonys Год назад +1

      Well I don't want to be obnoxious or something, but harsh chemicals are the reason we live sa long nowadays, so they might not be such a bad idea. I mean, chemicals, like any other stuff, can either be good or bad, they're not automatically bad just because they're chemicals.

  • @nanciesmallacombe7503
    @nanciesmallacombe7503 Год назад +1

    Wonderful info. Ism a lifetime plantaholic but did learn more. Thank you

  • @FknNefFy
    @FknNefFy Год назад +1

    Very good advice!

  • @adpgarden6902
    @adpgarden6902 Год назад +2

    Simple and great advice :)