I watched the video on plant prices dropping, where you mentioned $30 Thai constellations at big box stores. I was at Lowe’s and found one! I’m glad you put it on my radar 😊
@@AlohaPlantLife maybe start a business renting different sizes ( plastic ) Monstera, if a customer after say 6 months didn't file for divorce or is living outside in a bicycle shed.. sell them a real Monstera.
I 100% agree. I don't want a monstera deliciosa (or similar looking plants) in my collection. The idea of having yet another year of Monstera worship is boring to me.
My favourite way to buy plants is still in gardencenters or plant/flowershops. Where I can really check and pick the plant I want. Get some additional information as well
I'm not one for "face" pots or words on the walls...but I saw a cachepot that said, "Thirst Trap" and I almost got it. I could imagine a very coveted, water-loving plant in it, maybe a rare Anthurium or a difficult Stella Calathea, for example. A sought-after Begonia would be great, too!
That’s actually a smart business tactic for them to stay in business. There’s a plant shop near me that has always been a coffee and plant shop, but they figured out about a year and a half or so ago that the coffee business was keeping them more in business than the plants. So they expanded the seating area and started offering food as well. 💚
I think for most people we want a plant we really like the look of, is interesting to grow and really worth it. Everything I buy now {since my novice phase} has to be worth the money, time and space.It is much needed that the grower put the name of the plant on it.
I love your channel! ❤ Did you ever make a follow up video to the ficus notching video about 3 years ago recorded? I looked and couldn't find. Just notched mine and was curious how yours turned out.
It's the same with the Anthurium I think the market is just flooded, cuz honestly I see people with Anthurium collections and I'm like that's the same, that's the same, that's the same, that's the same........
My first polka dot begonia died on me while I was in the hospital and now I'm seeing them again at Lowe's here in Los Angeles. Nice and full looking! I think I'm going to try my hand at another one! Wish me luck! 🍀
Me in Canada this week -20/-30 C ( -4 / -22 F) 😅😆 Calathea don’t have hype, because people kill it before (Begonia same) 🤣😆 and Calathea at maturity is HUGE 😅 you can have many Hoya for the same space. I love Calathea and Hoya, they are chill when you find how to take care of 💛 Very interesting video, I am very agree with your predictions for 2025, I add one EASY chill plants, more cactus, sanseviera, cast iron, zz, potos many people had realise how some plants are not made for our inside .
I dont think I’ll ever stop importing, I love the challenge and am willing to take the risk but you’re right, the average person probably won’t. Those new variegated montsera’s are not something I care about unless the price comes WAAY down. Good video!❤
As a person who has an entire milsbo built out as a dedicated begonia terrarium, I'm stoked for begonias to have their moment. I do agree canes get unruly pretty fast though and will probably end up being a bit of a "phase" for people. And personally, rexes have never been my jam (I just dont like how they look), but they do grow more manageably for the people who get into them. I think the real gems of the genus are among the terrarium species (those are the ones that typically stay much smaller), but given that most people aren't going to make the move to super high humidity growing, those will probably not boom like the ones that can grow in room conditions. I wish they would though - they are magical.
I’ve decided to grow 1 Rex begonia at a time in a BioCube I had from my failed coral experience. It’s big enough to grow a Rex to perfection. Once I reach that point then I switch to another variety.
Love the video😊 Unfortunately I am in my begonia era at the moment, and am full to the gills with begonia info so forgive me for saying, but typically the American begonia societies categorise begonia into three groups - rhizomatous eg rex begonia; tuberous, which form little tubers / "potatoes" / caudeces in the soil, a more prominent example would be begonia dregei or what's commonly referred to as bedding begonias, and people often treat these as annuals and store the tubers over winter; and then the last is fibrous, where the roots don't form a rhizome or tuber, and are more fibrous, like most regular houseplants, cane begonias are in this category. Hope that wasn't too much of an info dump 😅
I’m trying to cut back and be more cautious about plant buying. A lot of variegated plants do look very similar. I never got the hype over the Strawberry Shake. To me, it looked almost identical to the previously hyped, then passé, Pink Princess. Some Costa Farms “rare” cacti hit the local big box stores last week and made a bit of a splash in my local plant group. I got a few. They are small, colorful, and don’t need frequent watering!
@@AlohaPlantLife They are only being distributed to Walmarts right now. They posted a link to a Google doc list of stores on their social media a couple of weeks ago and there was no stores in Texas on it. One of the Astrophytum that I got wasn't fully rooted.
@@sonyad.5942 Costa and their whole selling plants that aren’t fully rooted *smh*. I thought they had gotten better about not doing that but I guess not.
I agree about monstera. I think not only will people get sick of it but they are big plants. No one has room for more than a few. Once you have 3 or 4 you’re full up and out of space as a plant buyer.
2 shops in/near SLC, UT sold their business.... one was bought by another independent owner and the other one was acquired by a an established company- Liqui-dirt.
I try to buy local, so those online auctions have no hold on me. When I buy from online sources, it's usually from bigger "shops" like Steve's Leaves or Gabriella Plants, who have a well-established reputation. While I have purchased from Etsy sellers, I've found it to be hit-or-miss (for plants, I mean.) About the trends you speak...I hope to find one of those Doc Block Anthurium in a big box store, and I don't mind waiting another 2 years until they are super common and I can get them for $20.
I agree with you completely.In addition to what you predict,I'd say succulents and cacti will get more and more popular.Why?because they are smaller than...let's say,monsteras or philodendrons and they grow slowly compared to other plants ..Maybe it' s just me,my hoyas grow everywhere,aroids take up all spaces...I bought a bunch of stapelias,duvalias,adromiscus...Anyway,thank you for another great video!
I have noticed a lot of new plant genera here in the uk online stores. I haven't seen that fallopia - I hope it doesn't get popular as it's chinese knotweed, a close relative of japanese knotweed and is highly invasive and destructive.
Where can I watch the video you were talking about with someone testing their winter shipping by putting plants in the freezer? I tried looking but couldn’t find it
I am overwhelmed by the number of anthurium mixes..I find the names confusing and at this point im looking for a simple red crystallinum or clarinervium
Anthurium naming is such a controversial topic. I was just engaging in a debate with someone yesterday about it. But I do agree that as it currently stands a lot of it is highly confusing.
Really interesting. Begonias are a no for me, I had a ferox for a while but the growing habit wasn't for me so I gave it away. I think Rex varieties are ugly but I do still have one cane begonia. Monsteras are also a no - I have an albo which is nice enough, don't have any intention of getting more. Never been a fan of philodendrons either but still have a few. Alocasias on the other hand, I'm up for. After those it would be scindapsus/epipremnum or similar
People say the dumbest things in RUclips comments. Some are pretty comical actually. I feel certain you would know if your plant was falling over 🤯 I definitely agree on Begonias. Seems most planty RUclipsrs have one or 3 now. I have one & I’m good with that. Honestly, I but what I like regardless of what others are doing. Love my philodendrons whether they fall out of favor or not.
Begonias?!? I think the reason the popularity would be short lived is because the plants are short lived. At least in my house. I had a Rex Begonia when I first got into plants, and when it died I was like, “Nope.” That was enough of that. You let them dry out too much one time, and RIP. 😂
Be careful with buying plants online. Most people won’t refund even if you buy winter shipping protection and a heat pack. Shipping is expensive and adds up as well. Loved the video though
Logees actually have been growing/hybridizing/selling begonias for 100 years and have put out excellent RUclips videos over the last several years on their begonias. They and Steve’s leaves are the go to for begonias.
To each their own, that’s perfectly acceptable💚 Sometimes it is nicer to just be able to peruse the entire selection of available plants on a website for example rather than have to wait and see what plants are going be shown next in a live sale. That’s definitely one of the downsides of a live sale in my opinion. Especially if you don’t have time to sit and watch the whole thing.
I feel the same way. That’s why I look at the Purges and just the Shop section. I can search for specific plants. Interacting with a live takes time, attention and energy out of my introverted self! 😂
You’re so right about cane begonia! The reason I love them is because they grow so wild and big
Today, I bought a 4* Variegated Frydek in a nice ceramic pot at my local grocery store for $19.99. They were all beautiful.
I watched the video on plant prices dropping, where you mentioned $30 Thai constellations at big box stores. I was at Lowe’s and found one! I’m glad you put it on my radar 😊
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I sometimes think im the only plant person on the internet that has no desire to buy Monstera. They are just so big and unruly looking to me.
Ditto
They definitely aren’t easy to tame indoors
@@AlohaPlantLife maybe start a business renting different sizes ( plastic ) Monstera, if a customer after say 6 months didn't file for divorce or is living outside in a bicycle shed.. sell them a real Monstera.
@AlohaPlantLife if they ever make a mini Monstera that stays like a foot or so tall I'm there 🤣
I 100% agree. I don't want a monstera deliciosa (or similar looking plants) in my collection. The idea of having yet another year of Monstera worship is boring to me.
My favourite way to buy plants is still in gardencenters or plant/flowershops. Where I can really check and pick the plant I want. Get some additional information as well
Very thoughtful and well explained trend video
Thank you💚
It’s going to be -30 with the wind chill for the next 3 days in Canada, Ontario, just north of Toronto areas.
Great info and explanations.
🥶🥶🥶Stay warm my friend💚
Interesting insight thanks 😊
You're welcome!💚
I think because begonias are colorful and with the trend of pon etc have people feeling more confident in growing more difficult (thirsty) plants
I'm not one for "face" pots or words on the walls...but I saw a cachepot that said, "Thirst Trap" and I almost got it. I could imagine a very coveted, water-loving plant in it, maybe a rare Anthurium or a difficult Stella Calathea, for example. A sought-after Begonia would be great, too!
I definitely like the colorful begonias and the ones with really interesting leaves.
one of my favorite places to get plants Family Tree Nursery has added a cafe and a cool place to sit and hang out, I really don't want them to close!
That’s actually a smart business tactic for them to stay in business. There’s a plant shop near me that has always been a coffee and plant shop, but they figured out about a year and a half or so ago that the coffee business was keeping them more in business than the plants. So they expanded the seating area and started offering food as well. 💚
I think for most people we want a plant we really like the look of, is interesting to grow and really worth it. Everything I buy now {since my novice phase} has to be worth the money, time and space.It is much needed that the grower put the name of the plant on it.
This is definitely the best mentality in my opinion💚
Love your channel.
I agree with you regarding Monstera. I just don't have the room for multiple large plants!
Hi you're absolutely correct that's why I came back to your channel 😊very informative and honest 👍
Thank you💚💚💚
I love your channel! ❤ Did you ever make a follow up video to the ficus notching video about 3 years ago recorded? I looked and couldn't find. Just notched mine and was curious how yours turned out.
It's the same with the Anthurium I think the market is just flooded, cuz honestly I see people with Anthurium collections and I'm like that's the same, that's the same, that's the same, that's the same........
My first polka dot begonia died on me while I was in the hospital and now I'm seeing them again at Lowe's here in Los Angeles. Nice and full looking!
I think I'm going to try my hand at another one! Wish me luck! 🍀
You can do this!💚
I agreed with your arguments, but only time will show right or wrong. Let’s see together 😊
Me in Canada this week -20/-30 C ( -4 / -22 F) 😅😆 Calathea don’t have hype, because people kill it before (Begonia same) 🤣😆 and Calathea at maturity is HUGE 😅 you can have many Hoya for the same space. I love Calathea and Hoya, they are chill when you find how to take care of 💛 Very interesting video, I am very agree with your predictions for 2025, I add one EASY chill plants, more cactus, sanseviera, cast iron, zz, potos many people had realise how some plants are not made for our inside .
I took some cuttings from my sweet potato vine at seasons end. I swear those things rooted up overnight! Fastest rooting plant I've ever seen! Lol
They grow like weeds for sure!💚
Mine are super thirsty as well. If I don’t water daily, they droop!
I dont think I’ll ever stop importing, I love the challenge and am willing to take the risk but you’re right, the average person probably won’t. Those new variegated montsera’s are not something I care about unless the price comes WAAY down. Good video!❤
You’re practically a pro at it this point anyway I’m sure💚
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As a person who has an entire milsbo built out as a dedicated begonia terrarium, I'm stoked for begonias to have their moment. I do agree canes get unruly pretty fast though and will probably end up being a bit of a "phase" for people. And personally, rexes have never been my jam (I just dont like how they look), but they do grow more manageably for the people who get into them. I think the real gems of the genus are among the terrarium species (those are the ones that typically stay much smaller), but given that most people aren't going to make the move to super high humidity growing, those will probably not boom like the ones that can grow in room conditions. I wish they would though - they are magical.
I’m all for prices dropping but I really can’t add one more plant to my collection. But with spring on the way I’m sure to find a way.
I’ve decided to grow 1 Rex begonia at a time in a BioCube I had from my failed coral experience. It’s big enough to grow a Rex to perfection. Once I reach that point then I switch to another variety.
Love the video😊
Unfortunately I am in my begonia era at the moment, and am full to the gills with begonia info so forgive me for saying, but typically the American begonia societies categorise begonia into three groups - rhizomatous eg rex begonia; tuberous, which form little tubers / "potatoes" / caudeces in the soil, a more prominent example would be begonia dregei or what's commonly referred to as bedding begonias, and people often treat these as annuals and store the tubers over winter; and then the last is fibrous, where the roots don't form a rhizome or tuber, and are more fibrous, like most regular houseplants, cane begonias are in this category. Hope that wasn't too much of an info dump 😅
I’m trying to cut back and be more cautious about plant buying. A lot of variegated plants do look very similar. I never got the hype over the Strawberry Shake. To me, it looked almost identical to the previously hyped, then passé, Pink Princess. Some Costa Farms “rare” cacti hit the local big box stores last week and made a bit of a splash in my local plant group. I got a few. They are small, colorful, and don’t need frequent watering!
I haven’t seen anyone posting about that in my area yet. I might have to swing some stores and see what’s in stock💚
@@AlohaPlantLife They are only being distributed to Walmarts right now. They posted a link to a Google doc list of stores on their social media a couple of weeks ago and there was no stores in Texas on it. One of the Astrophytum that I got wasn't fully rooted.
@@sonyad.5942 Costa and their whole selling plants that aren’t fully rooted *smh*. I thought they had gotten better about not doing that but I guess not.
I agree about monstera. I think not only will people get sick of it but they are big plants. No one has room for more than a few. Once you have 3 or 4 you’re full up and out of space as a plant buyer.
My begonia collection gunna get some love❤😂
2 shops in/near SLC, UT sold their business.... one was bought by another independent owner and the other one was acquired by a an established company- Liqui-dirt.
I try to buy local, so those online auctions have no hold on me. When I buy from online sources, it's usually from bigger "shops" like Steve's Leaves or Gabriella Plants, who have a well-established reputation. While I have purchased from Etsy sellers, I've found it to be hit-or-miss (for plants, I mean.) About the trends you speak...I hope to find one of those Doc Block Anthurium in a big box store, and I don't mind waiting another 2 years until they are super common and I can get them for $20.
I agree. I have found etsy sellers to be hit or miss and the photos are misleading.
I agree with you completely.In addition to what you predict,I'd say succulents and cacti will get more and more popular.Why?because they are smaller than...let's say,monsteras or philodendrons and they grow slowly compared to other plants ..Maybe it' s just me,my hoyas grow everywhere,aroids take up all spaces...I bought a bunch of stapelias,duvalias,adromiscus...Anyway,thank you for another great video!
Is an albo considered variegated?
Yes
I have noticed a lot of new plant genera here in the uk online stores. I haven't seen that fallopia - I hope it doesn't get popular as it's chinese knotweed, a close relative of japanese knotweed and is highly invasive and destructive.
I believe that trailing plants will take some space in every home. I am really tired to see something climbing up the ugly moss pole.
I’m with you on that one! Plus the maintenance of plants and poles gets annoying after a while
Where can I watch the video you were talking about with someone testing their winter shipping by putting plants in the freezer? I tried looking but couldn’t find it
It wasn’t a video. Steve’s Leaves had theirs in one of their Instagram stories as did Fontanimal.
@ Ah ok thank you
I am overwhelmed by the number of anthurium mixes..I find the names confusing and at this point im looking for a simple red crystallinum or clarinervium
Anthurium naming is such a controversial topic. I was just engaging in a debate with someone yesterday about it. But I do agree that as it currently stands a lot of it is highly confusing.
Not my cane begonias, but I have lost so many rex begonias from powdery mildew 😢😭😢
I adore begonias, but the feeling is not mutual. They just don't grow for me.
-30 on Monday and Tuesday. Wi
🥶🫂stay warm 🔥🔥🔥
Really interesting. Begonias are a no for me, I had a ferox for a while but the growing habit wasn't for me so I gave it away. I think Rex varieties are ugly but I do still have one cane begonia. Monsteras are also a no - I have an albo which is nice enough, don't have any intention of getting more. Never been a fan of philodendrons either but still have a few. Alocasias on the other hand, I'm up for. After those it would be scindapsus/epipremnum or similar
I got a tiny monstera monster for $50
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The diff is that plant is a Pokémon, gotta catch em all
People say the dumbest things in RUclips comments. Some are pretty comical actually. I feel certain you would know if your plant was falling over 🤯
I definitely agree on Begonias. Seems most planty RUclipsrs have one or 3 now. I have one & I’m good with that. Honestly, I but what I like regardless of what others are doing. Love my philodendrons whether they fall out of favor or not.
Begonias?!? I think the reason the popularity would be short lived is because the plants are short lived. At least in my house. I had a Rex Begonia when I first got into plants, and when it died I was like, “Nope.” That was enough of that. You let them dry out too much one time, and RIP. 😂
Precisely my point on why I think it might be a short lived trend💚
Maybe it’ll be harder to come by because they are hard to care for?
Be careful with buying plants online. Most people won’t refund even if you buy winter shipping protection and a heat pack. Shipping is expensive and adds up as well. Loved the video though
Begonia Basket Case!
🤣🤣🤣
Logees actually have been growing/hybridizing/selling begonias for 100 years and have put out excellent RUclips videos over the last several years on their begonias. They and Steve’s leaves are the go to for begonias.
Ugh, begonia. One of the few plants I can't stand. 😅
😂
Ugh. I don't like Palmstreet. At. All. I don't want to watch lives. I don't like bids and auctions. Just. No.
To each their own, that’s perfectly acceptable💚 Sometimes it is nicer to just be able to peruse the entire selection of available plants on a website for example rather than have to wait and see what plants are going be shown next in a live sale. That’s definitely one of the downsides of a live sale in my opinion. Especially if you don’t have time to sit and watch the whole thing.
I feel the same way. That’s why I look at the Purges and just the Shop section. I can search for specific plants. Interacting with a live takes time, attention and energy out of my introverted self! 😂
Begoniac
Love it!