🌿 trying to do plant chores but I'm struggling this week lol | mixing pon, flat mites, watering 💦

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @wildfern
    @wildfern  2 дня назад +85

    don't mind me uploading in the middle of the night lol it's been a rough week 🫠

    • @evelynmartinez2475
      @evelynmartinez2475 2 дня назад +6

      What a nice suprise to help with the insomnia.🙂

    • @luscious_delight
      @luscious_delight 2 дня назад +3

      Hope the week gets better for you

    • @danas.7157
      @danas.7157 2 дня назад +6

      it’s nearly 8 am in germany. so, perfect timing ❤😊

    • @kaelinnyers2083
      @kaelinnyers2083 2 дня назад +1

      Don't mind me, awake and already watching it!

    • @alexharris7103
      @alexharris7103 2 дня назад +3

      legit doom scrolling at 2am. this is exactly what I needed rn. Thank you! & I hope you start to feel better soon!

  • @Heidilisk
    @Heidilisk 2 дня назад +39

    yess plant chore videos are my favourite. you know it's serious when the notebook comes out

    • @wildfern
      @wildfern  2 дня назад +3

      Right hahaha 😆

  • @Wubblyt
    @Wubblyt 2 дня назад +15

    Sorry to hear that you had a rough week, wishing you well
    Usually enjoy plant care vids 😊
    To answer your question:
    Most of my non-Hoya plants are in a soil/bark/perlite (that kind of stuff) mix. I try to mix them up in a way that they all need water at about the same time weekly, so some have a bit more soil and some have a bit more bark/perlite/etc. (or some have a slightly larger pot and some a very small one)
    Then theres the Hoyas… most of those are in pure tree fern.
    Slow drinkers have bark and perlite in the tree fern.
    Heavy drinkers and windowsill Hoyas get a larger pot, a self watering pot or a soil mix.
    There are also a few plants in pon, Pipers, Aglaonema and a Chameodorea Metallica.
    I feel out of touch with those… I don’t see their roots in the self watering pots (only in the reservoir sometimes) and its hard to keep track of how much they drink.
    Good catch on that moss pole!
    It makes total sense to me that people quit this hobby.
    Often we call it “collecting”, but houseplants aren’t like collectibles… they need a lot more care.
    A lot of plants are financially accessible (Im not talking about the new hyped triple digit or higher ones), buying one every now and then fills up the house quickly… and it looks pretty…
    But then comes the care, the watering, the repottings, the poles/stakes… (and oftentimes even pests) it quickly becomes overwhelming. For the ones for who it becomes too much, their plants start declining, their prized “collection” suddenly looks bad and still needs a lot of work…
    Then there is also propagating…. Something breaks off of a plant and it is “still alive” so we have to take care of it. This increases the workload that was already high. Then if the propping succeeds…. It leads to more plantcare (repotting etc) and/or rehoming it… selling/swapping etc also takes up a lot of time and energy…
    In between this all is also the massive pricetag of buying coverpots, poles/stakes, soil mix ingredients, electricity bills etcetc that in total usually adds up to more than the initial purchase of the plant.
    Some people get depressed due to the prices of some unrealistic wishlist plants… since everything that is produced everywhere gets posted on the internet before it is really accessible… and it can take many years before such plants can be available at reasonable prices, if at all, many people get upset while chasing down their elusive unicorns
    Theres probably many more reasons 😂
    Many many pitfalls and all of us fall into one or several of them at some point. And for some it is just too much to get up from, I totally get that.
    Personally I feel plants are so rewarding and worth all the work… but it has to stay manageable (which is a vague thing and different for each person)
    I feel like this should generally be discussed more… to help people…
    Not only how to deal with plantburnout/plantdepression/plantoverwhelm but also how to stay realistic/how to prevent falling into these traps.
    Not sure how to end this “email comment”
    Hope its not too long or too (anything else)😅
    Hoping you’ll feel better
    Ill resume watching the video 😉
    * you reminded me to get pings 🌱🌱🌱
    You even did the chores you dreaded while not feeling well, Im happy for you that you got it done!

    • @soberplantguy
      @soberplantguy День назад +1

      Fancy meeting you here 😁 Mind if I just steal this "email" word for word? 😆

    • @Wubblyt
      @Wubblyt День назад +1

      @ its out here, steal whatever “emails” you find useful 🌸
      I do fondly remember a vid of yours with a lot of humor that touched at least part of this 😊

  • @lindaweiss4291
    @lindaweiss4291 День назад +3

    Plant chore videos are my all time FAVORITE too! The more the merrier!!! ❤❤❤

  • @JBfanLeonie
    @JBfanLeonie 2 дня назад +10

    As Swiss this upload came exactly when I needed it: morning coffee + Fern = perfect start into the day

  • @hillarylove2305
    @hillarylove2305 2 дня назад +8

    Plant chore videos are my FAVE videos 💚🫶🏼 also I just use a store bought miracle grow soil and I add extra perlite into it and that’s it 😅 simple yet effective! My plants love it and I am lazy/broke so it all works out 😂

  • @emilyvanisle
    @emilyvanisle 2 дня назад +4

    Always love the song choices in your videos, we need a WildFern playlist! 💚

  • @pudik2008
    @pudik2008 День назад +3

    Love your “Pingdom’ so much! You are doing a great job in your Ping care. Hope you are feeling better! 💚💚🪴🌿🎄

  • @plantitaaa
    @plantitaaa 2 дня назад +3

    I am here once again to thank you for feeding us 😊 I hope your week has gotten better!
    I love it when you upload plant chores videos when I also need to do plant chores. Just feels like I'm doing plant chores with a buddy 🥲

  • @devinrichard5101
    @devinrichard5101 2 дня назад +2

    Your plant chore videos and overall chatty videos are my favorite! Can really zone out and enjoy, or it can motivate me to do my own chores, like the dishwasher I’m unloading while watching ❤️

  • @tattedkc16
    @tattedkc16 День назад +2

    My soil mix consists of chunky perlite, horticultural charcoal, worm castings, orchid bark and fox farm. 💚 still nervous about switching to pon as im an over waterer so i dnt want root rot. (My mix dries out so quickly and i like using terracotta which makes it dry out even quicker lol).

  • @idiosyncraticgirl1
    @idiosyncraticgirl1 18 часов назад

    I have been growing most of my 100+ plants ( I refuse to count them) in pon for over 4 years. I’m have about 10 plants in soil.Most of my pon plants are in self-watering pots but not all of them. I enjoy your plant chore videos. Thank you for keeping it real. We all have days when plant care proves to be more challenging than we expect.

  • @ThePattiable
    @ThePattiable День назад +1

    Thanks for pushing through & doing a late upload! Hope you continue to be on the mend. If dizziness hangs around much longer, I'd get checked out.
    And yes, love plant chore vids!

  • @carolineosier8528
    @carolineosier8528 День назад +1

    Plant chore videos are my favorite!! Even if they are mundane, malaise-feeling chores… I’m right there with ya girlie. 💕🦋💟

  • @IntoTheForest-ytm
    @IntoTheForest-ytm 2 дня назад +6

    Now that I've watched the entire thing, I'm so happy that you uploaded anyway. I think I love the plants shore videos because they are realistic. I feel seen and part of the community in a way. Also love the updates and gushing over plants videos, to remember why we do the shores even when it 's haaard.

  • @fiftyshadesofgay9193
    @fiftyshadesofgay9193 15 часов назад

    Just got out of the ER after my first back to back tonic clonic seizures, your videos always help me feel better so this is some insane timing. I'm sorry you're struggling this week though and wish you a good rest of the year

  • @badplantsofkim
    @badplantsofkim 2 дня назад +1

    The middle of the night for you is my best cozy morning routine 😅 even if sometimes like isn’t so easy, we try our best and that’s what’s more important ! Love ❤you

  • @LeafyConversations
    @LeafyConversations 2 дня назад +3

    Plant chores are my favorite hands down and they’re my favorite to record except I do it so often I don’t want to film it most of the time. If I could record in my PJ’s, perfect! 😂

  • @vlong7112
    @vlong7112 2 дня назад +6

    Revenge bedtime procrastination + Fern = 🤌🏽

  • @stephanielopez8799
    @stephanielopez8799 День назад

    Love the plant chores. Finally getting back into some reports after neglecting reports for months. And this is helping me keep going!
    Also I grow on pon and soil. Pon definitely makes those thirsty plants manageable

  • @brittarogan2476
    @brittarogan2476 2 дня назад +1

    Love plant 🪴 chore videos! Hope you feel better soon 😊

  • @kelsey9384
    @kelsey9384 2 дня назад +1

    All my plants are in different substrates, most in PON… some in soil some in just water. Just depends on what works best! Hope all is well Fern!

  • @cbail1323
    @cbail1323 2 дня назад +2

    Fern, thanks for doing all this. It's so nice to see your collection and your dogs and whatever random things you toss our way. Happy Holidays girl!❤

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 21 час назад

    Sometimes you don’t feel cheerful and joyful but you are like the rest of us that get tired of our house chores. I just watered a bunch yesterday that had been three days over due. After my mini drought and ruined the looks of some of my plants cause of the loss of leaves.

  • @cherylk4779
    @cherylk4779 День назад +1

    I love plant chore videos, they’re very satisfying and motivating. I could easily watch one weekly or bi weekly. I hope you start to feel better. So many people I know are struggling. Sending love 💕✨

  • @jacquelinedaniels87
    @jacquelinedaniels87 2 дня назад +2

    Grow in pon mostly-but not straight pon. I mix it either 50/50 w tree fern fiber or half pon a quarter orchiata and a quarter huge perlite. It’s too heavy by itself

    • @wildfern
      @wildfern  2 дня назад

      Ooo I really want to try the tree fern mix 👀

  • @tinyt9390
    @tinyt9390 2 дня назад +2

    Literally just what I needed right now 😍

  • @valerielynch3495
    @valerielynch3495 2 дня назад

    I always look forward to your videos on both channels! even if at times you get that low energy, or seasonal mood shift- you are allowed to be human! your genuine kindness is what always radiates through above all else and I am here for it! I hope you are feeling more uplifted, but even if not, that’s ok too- be with your feelings. sending love!

  • @lindacornett8944
    @lindacornett8944 День назад

    I agree with you after you spilled the water. I did the same thing yesterday but it was dirt and water. I wondered why do you do this. But in the long run, enjoy it. Loved this video and laughing and identifying with you!

  • @itscinna5540
    @itscinna5540 День назад

    Love a plant chores video! Hope you start feeling better soon.

  • @akvarist1849
    @akvarist1849 2 дня назад +3

    Gördüğüm en güzel çiçekten daha güzelsin ❤️

  • @MixofXaos
    @MixofXaos 2 дня назад +1

    8 in the morning 😊 here in Swiss :) morning coffee + Saturday & fern with the video …let’s go!

  • @dianesheehan8225
    @dianesheehan8225 2 дня назад

    Yes, Miss Fern, love the plant chore videos, that where you spill tips I learn, like the grow pot snips to fit the cache pot custom fit. More please

  • @ThatGirlShelbyy
    @ThatGirlShelbyy День назад

    I use mostly DIY mixes, with multiple individual ingredients from optimize organics (pumice, leca, perlite, etc), usually mixed with orchiata (two different sizes), zeolite, and a small amount of promix soil!
    I don't do the same exact mix or ratios every time, but some variation on a really chunky mix

  • @Gecko_Alley
    @Gecko_Alley День назад

    Love the plant chores! It motivates me to do mine. Hope you get feeling better!

  • @elizabethlacey7708
    @elizabethlacey7708 2 дня назад +1

    Take care of yourself, sweetheart!!!! We need your content post we will watch!!! Love you channels!!! ❤

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 21 час назад

    I love your pingdom. They’ve grown so much and look so good.

  • @andreamhorvath
    @andreamhorvath День назад

    I love plant chores videos!

  • @saraialegria
    @saraialegria 2 дня назад +1

    I have a micans that's like 7ft long and it tipped over while i was hosing it down in my bath tub 😅 i had to wait until the soil was dry to clean it up so i wouldn't clog up the drain. So happy i only have a few plants vs the 200 i had a yr ago

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 дня назад

    I was surprised to see when I woke this morning at 4:30 🕟 a new fern video. And you’d been out around 6 hours at that time, way past your bedtime. I went back to bed.

  • @endie3624
    @endie3624 2 дня назад

    Holy moly! I’ve had a persistent dizziness for a week as well! Been having so much trouble doing things that need to be done because of it. I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this, I get it

  • @MissusCaeoimhin
    @MissusCaeoimhin День назад

    Thank you for posting. I needed your vibes today. I love your plants chores videos and honestly, I'm living for them

  • @rhondafisher72
    @rhondafisher72 2 дня назад

    Love watching plant care with you. You have such a great collection. Hope you feel better very soon.

  • @lindadebarro9837
    @lindadebarro9837 День назад

    Feel better Fern, wish you the best.

  • @LeafyConversations
    @LeafyConversations 2 дня назад +2

    I do not grow in PON at all. I still believe the Tree Fern Soil I make makes my plants happiest and less root rot occurs. I am going to do a video on what I am doing now too it may be a big mistake, but I’ll find out. 😮

  • @kirstenclare6611
    @kirstenclare6611 2 дня назад

    I love the plant chores videos so yes please! More of them would be grand!

  • @halfdead422
    @halfdead422 2 дня назад

    i love plant chores i love seeing how you organize things and get ready i'm laughing at the bins part XD i'm learning in my first year of being a planty parent i dont have enough storage bins to mix soil or enough pots XD love the cozy vibes as always keep smiling!

  • @marypollnitz4393
    @marypollnitz4393 День назад

    Love plant chores videos!

  • @Alizardlovesyou
    @Alizardlovesyou День назад

    I love the black top, black glasses and hair down look! Such beautiful Zooey Deschanel vibes! ❤

  • @jackieara1975
    @jackieara1975 2 дня назад

    Plant Chores...definitely a a fave for me as well. It motivates me to get my chores done also. 😊

  • @rjoni123
    @rjoni123 22 часа назад

    I love your plant chore videos! it puts me in the mood to tackle mine! im doing them now while i watch :)

  • @jennmanning624
    @jennmanning624 День назад

    I learned from you how to mix my own soil. I am an over waterer so I can make well draining soil to compensate! I also can adjust for a variety of plants. 🌵🌿🎍

  • @abbybeekman3545
    @abbybeekman3545 21 час назад

    Plant chore videos are my fav! It’s interesting and informative and gives me good plant tips. It’s also motivating. I love putting it on it the back while I do my own planty chores 🌵🌱

  • @WooLiz
    @WooLiz День назад

    I grow my plants in coco coir, charcoal, perlite and worm poopies. My version of pon is fluval with perlite

  • @kennapenguins
    @kennapenguins 17 часов назад

    Plant choressss yes please

  • @kim_vg
    @kim_vg День назад

    Love the realness, hate that you're feeling down. Still enjoyed every minute of this video though. All the best to you !!

  • @vlong7112
    @vlong7112 День назад

    Omg, I bought a Ping that wasn't marked, but I new that i could identify it once it bloomed. It's a moranensis 🥰 I had no idea they could have multiple blooms at once!! She has two flowers and THREE more buds coming up 🥹 it's been such a pleasant surprise!

  • @madamplant
    @madamplant 2 дня назад

    So funny, I woke up telling husband that I need to do plant chores today. So , I went to look for you and this video was there! Yay!🎉

  • @saraialegria
    @saraialegria 2 дня назад +1

    Jealous of all those rays of sun. 6" of snow here today☃️

  • @rachelhanke
    @rachelhanke День назад

    Hi Fern! I recently became a begonia girly because of your amazing begonia collection!

  • @loriesmith9350
    @loriesmith9350 День назад

    Love it!!
    I love watching you and your chores, reminds me, 😊and encourages me to get my butt moving....lol

  • @_OTTO_PLANT
    @_OTTO_PLANT 2 дня назад

    Thank you for making the video! I always have the video on while I work, and your video is perfect for me!

  • @lindaweiss4291
    @lindaweiss4291 День назад

    I hope you are feeling better! ❤❤❤

  • @bethadamik8014
    @bethadamik8014 День назад

    Hun I am so sorry you are unwell. I added you to my prayer list! May you be completely well very soon to enjoy Christmas! I enjoy your videos and just want the best for you!!!💚💚🎄💚💚

  • @Marlur
    @Marlur День назад

    Hope you feel better soon ❤. I usually have my plants in soil or pon. Can’t decide which one I prefer 😅

  • @daisypearl205
    @daisypearl205 День назад

    Love the plant chore videos

  • @ThatGirlShelbyy
    @ThatGirlShelbyy День назад

    I love plant chore videos 😊❤

  • @carolinebaines8735
    @carolinebaines8735 2 дня назад

    Hey Fern, when I mix my phone N I use a large cup and go from bag to bag and mix a bit along the way. It is much less stressful and probably takes less time than trying to mix a huge batch all at once.
    Rinsing PON is one of my least favorite plant chores. But it must be done as I grow mostly in no drainage. It would be disastrous if I didn't pre-rinse.
    I hope you are feeling better!

  • @loriesmith9350
    @loriesmith9350 День назад

    Dumpy days. I have a lot of those. I'm sorry you aren't feeling like your normal self. I'm sure a little sunshine would make you feel a ton better.

  • @Tammy-rq9mu
    @Tammy-rq9mu День назад

    Hope you’re feeling better soon! I’m feeling ok, but I’m in a rut, don’t feel like doing anything 😂 much love from Nova Scotia🇨🇦

  • @lindacornett8944
    @lindacornett8944 День назад

    Sure hope you feel much, much better! 🙏🙏

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 22 часа назад

    She’s beautiful leaf with the red veins. Perfectly round.

  • @wandashaw3551
    @wandashaw3551 День назад

    More plant chores videos? YES, PLEASE 🙏 ❤😊

  • @daveymcteer6804
    @daveymcteer6804 День назад

    Love plant chore videos❤

  • @LordanJauzon
    @LordanJauzon 2 дня назад

    Ok I love waking up at 5am to a new Fern video to put me in the plant chore mood. Today I’ll be showering 65+ plants 🙃 also when you were dumping the pon mix I was thinking “I hope she has an air purifier on” and you did! Queen behaviour

  • @793lefty
    @793lefty День назад

    Aw 🥹 Ana Luisa was my beloved grandma's name. I gotta check em out!

  • @PetraEmmy
    @PetraEmmy День назад

    I have most of my hoya in pon my orchids in orchid bark and the rest in Mollys.

  • @IntoTheForest-ytm
    @IntoTheForest-ytm 2 дня назад

    I love plant shores!

  • @DionneRoxanne
    @DionneRoxanne 17 часов назад

    Do you have on video where you put the moss pole dripper together and put in your pole? I'm curious how you positioned the wick and how far down it goes into the pole. I did see the video where you unboxed your plant supplies.

  • @marie-joseelanglois1333
    @marie-joseelanglois1333 2 дня назад

    Girl it's always summer and sunny in hour house with lots of plant and grownlight all over the place lol...

  • @kakapo6835
    @kakapo6835 2 дня назад

    Thanks for uploading fern!
    Like you said in the video, I would love to see more of your plant chore video!
    Also have you ever thought of maiking bioactive terrariums ? Just a suggestion but would love to see it😄

  • @PiritaLatja
    @PiritaLatja 2 дня назад

    Take care Fern! 💚

  • @wootlesswocks
    @wootlesswocks День назад

    Borden Mercantile has bags of Pumice the next time you’re in Victoria. Closed on Sunday. I imagine a mercantile feed farm type store in Nanaimo would have it too.

  • @kmichellep19
    @kmichellep19 2 дня назад

    I loveee LOVE plant chore videos ❤

  • @tleigh4583
    @tleigh4583 День назад

    🚨the ladle is back folks🚨

  • @PetraEmmy
    @PetraEmmy День назад

    Have a better week ❤ I didn’t get to order the new Mooncat polishes. Can’t wait to see it on you 🤍🩶🖤

  • @melissaafkrichardson9204
    @melissaafkrichardson9204 2 дня назад +1

    Its OK not to be OK ❤

  • @kristarepp2607
    @kristarepp2607 2 дня назад

    Hope you keep feeling better ❤

  • @lindaedwards4632
    @lindaedwards4632 2 дня назад

    Love plant chore videos, very relaxing 😀🇨🇦

  • @sylviawood6089
    @sylviawood6089 2 дня назад

    Great video, sending you big feel better Texas vibes ❤

  • @kamihicks9384
    @kamihicks9384 2 дня назад

    Hello love, you and your vids are quickly becoming my favs! 😍😍 maybe a weird suggestion not to intrude, try a magnesium spray at night, a b complex, and d3 k2. Absolutely a suggestion but may help in how you feel. Sending loving healing energy! ❤

    • @dianesheehan8225
      @dianesheehan8225 2 дня назад

      Yes, and electrolytes help when dizzy or shakiness starts. Classic post viral deficiencies.

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 21 час назад

    Beautiful ping flower.

  • @Tina-wi7we
    @Tina-wi7we 2 дня назад

    Plant chores are great! I'm so glad I rinsed a bunch of pon before it got cold. I have some baby alocasias that need potting up. But my house is full of Christmas boxes. I have to get myself going on that. I hope you feel better soon! There was a weird dizzy thing going around. ✨🙏☀️🎁🌕

  • @hanzifaction
    @hanzifaction 2 дня назад +1

    Back to back!

    • @wildfern
      @wildfern  2 дня назад

      Thank you for watching ☺️

  • @christypan2556
    @christypan2556 2 дня назад

    Heck yeah late night fern video

  • @Howle250
    @Howle250 День назад

    I really like -Kant chore videos makes me want to do chores also❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TamaraMansfieldbookworm
    @TamaraMansfieldbookworm День назад

    Yayyy pon!! You taught me how to do this a couple/few years ago! I am so grateful that you are teaching this 💜 you are strong!! That stuff is rough to stir! 😂 these RA hands don’t work too well so I put everything in like a couple of cups at a time 😂
    I doubt I’d ever get ALL of my plants in pon because my big plants (here’s looking at you my beautiful huge snake plant!) would NEVER be able to do that lmao
    “Based on vibes”….well those vibes are on fleek!! 😎
    Awww I’m sorry you’re not feeling on top of your game 😢 you look amazing though! You know I love my nerdy Fern 🥰
    Don’t you just love sitting and watching a plant you think MIGHT be dying and you keep forgetting to check on it? 😂 oh is that just me? 🤔🤣
    Awwww the pep talk to yourself about the sulfur…poor thing I just want to tell you to sit down and let me do it! 😢 your vibes are awesome always! Even in your “down” moments you’re still a beautiful ray of light in this crazy world and I appreciate you ❤
    I hope your flat mite problem is solved soon and I always enjoy hanging out with you ❤ hopefully you’re on the mend now!!

  • @violettewise
    @violettewise День назад

    Love chores videos

  • @Kylie-j7c
    @Kylie-j7c 11 часов назад +1

    Hey girl i have a question i jave an anthrum bakeri and she is giving me her first inflo and i want to het some babies from her bit the only problem is i only jave a anthrum silver blush x forgetti pollen so im wondering id i can cross them bc i know the bakeri can self pollen nate its self hope it works ❤ hope you feel better soon 🙏❤❤❤ 😊

  • @Gw2-Cecilie
    @Gw2-Cecilie 2 дня назад

    Hey wildfern i love your videos you always bring such inspiring and positive vibes to my day greetings from Denmark ❤