Omg I am absolutely convinced plants get lazy when you water and fertilize them at all times...!!! You speak truth. Over years I noticed, the plants I keep guessing when my care is going to come (I neglect and forget them multiple times a year!) do so much better overall!
Cutting back my nanouk has made a big difference. I propagated it and put it back in the pot, now its full and lush, and I even have started another pot! You taught me that, thanks.
The waste water from cooking is a great tip, I have something to add: Don't throw away the banana peelings after you eat your banana, instead put it in hot water for 10-15 min, wait for the water to cool and use the water on the plants, its great for the plants. Also the moisture meter is AMAZING, its super helpful to monitor my watering schedule from my calathea.
Your videos are very well made. I love your personality and the humor in the editing is fun! This was a real fun video to watch. Keep at it :) I love love love your content!
Thank you for the good laugh with your funny comments and thank you for the tips as well! Time to sit down, do some pruning and build more space for future plants. I love that bench that you have in behind your windowsill too! And yes, the moisture meter is my plant's life saving grace lol
I bought a ZZ plant for my darkish foyer based on another YT plant “professional” who said “just water it when you pay the rent”, i.e. once a month. Yikes! I’ve had this plant 1 yr. Obviously I stepped up the watering schedule, but she’s not a happy plant. After finding your channel, I realized my mistake and have moved her to an area with more light. At least I kept her alive, barely. I have high hopes for her success now that I’ve moved her! 😊 I’m so glad I found your channel. Thanks for your knowledgeable advice!
Hmmm, the other guy said it doesn’t need much water since it’s in the dark, won’t grow much, so water needs are less. I bought the moisture meter, so that should definitely help.
Thank you very much for your very helpful videos. Waiting for my order of moisture meter and perlite. I already stopped watering from top and problem with flies is sorted. I wish I found you earlier. I had to throw mu monstera in the bin and i am normally patient with plants and giving chance to all living things. Thank you again. And thank you for being real and not afraid to call yourself a plant parent and admit your previous mistake. I love your house. Good luck in everything you do.
Thanks for your top tips. I intend to cut half the roots off my peace lily, which I have neglected terribly, she needs a real new lease of life, I was dreading it, but your suggestions and tips are making it feel less stressful, as I really want her to live, she's been with us for 17 years now :D
Thx to Planterina & her mentioning how she had her peace lily under lights (grew huge leaves) I’ve added LED lights & some leaves are twice the size now! Mine is older too. Also healthier blooms.
The more I learn on plants from you, sir, the more human-like these fascinating living beings appear to me. I find talking to, and gentle handling them, helps, too. No joking. 😊
I’ve got a ficus tinneke and a scheffler that I’ve had both for more than 34 years, they’ve gone through pests and hard cut back but still thrive. They spend all summer outside in my garden every year.
I had a plant, those chunky leaves one, that was in the bedroom, around 2 meters from the Window. It wasn't growing and was very tired. I moved it to the Window and now it's growing so much and so fast!
I really like how you use the duality or double meaning of your words in the picture you show on screen. "Under the stairs" reference to your plants as Harry Potter deserves a like!
1:19 Plants do not SWITCH to respiration at night. It occurs 24/7. It's just that photosynthesis cannot occur in the dark so the net effect is production of CO2.
I've been trying to find more answers about this recently. As far as I can tell there's nothing that plants _only_ do at night, but a few of the ones that flower use the levels of darkness to tell if they're supposed to flower or not. Be a fun science experiment to do sometime.
I use alot of leftover water from cooking and work castings for my plants ❤ Also my monstera delicious is in full south facing sun all day every day lol and she be huge
i recommended your channel to someone on twitter (or whatever it is now lol). she said she used to love watching you and would revisit to try and tame her tradescantia. i said good luck with that hon. you're an internet sensation! :)
I like being able to come to your videos when I need help with my plants I got a moisture meter last week. I really love it does just what you said !!! Thank you for all your help ❤
Not to mention, I learned recently, but at least here in the U.S. most newer windows installed on homes block a large portion of UV light so it effects the intensity of the light being received by your plants
After years and years of failure... I found your wonderful videos. I let my plants sleep and it made me go to bed earlier too. We both or all are doing fantastic now. New growth and flowers finally. Yes I'm doing good too, my plants make me smile from within giving me energy. Thanks for telling me about the water meter. Changed my health habits too. Eating more veggies to give my plants the water when needed. Love your videos, love your calming voice. Thank you. Hugs!
I like your sheets. You have plants everywhere. 😂 Thanks for the great tips. You sure love your houseplants. You have so many of them. I think I need to get a moisture meter.
I keep my plants in my room. Bc of my past, im terrified of pitch black dark. How do i know if my plants are getting enough darkness? Thx. I learned smtg. Im glad i subbed!!
Tomato feed I have found to be the best fertiliser. It’s the most balanced & not full of nitrates like a lot of brands which make the leaves shiny, but it also makes them thin
Also - do you ever talk about the Madagascar Palm? Mine is growing leaves that are not even - sort of lopsided-looking! I do turn the plant to give it light evenly. . . Also I do get some small black leaves. I don't overwater, and I do use a humidifier in the large room. West Window, bright light all day long. Thank you!
Something about light that I don’t see people mention is that most windows in newer homes (particularly double pane) have UV filters built in which further reduces the amount of light our plants receive. I have lots of happy plants in a west facing window that receive direct light in the American Southwest, and I think that can partly be attributed to the UV filter. Just something to think about!
I unplug my plants lights at sundown. I check in the weather to see change my alarm of when to turn on lights and turn them off . The only ones that stay plugged in is my terrarium light I switch it to blue at night.
Thank you for another informative video 👍🏻 As a somewhat new plant parent, t I highly recommend investing in a moisture meter. I bought one a few months ago, and It's a been game-changer, and they're pretty cheap as well
Ficus can be "convinced" to branch out by notching the stem at specific spots with a sharp and clean blade. There's some videos about it. Hard pruning is successful at causing the ficus to branch, but usually that branching looks wonky and may be concentrated in a single side. Notching prevents that by keeping the main stem
I’m a bit late commenting so I don’t know if you’ll see this but I’m curious about top dressing. Do you need to thoroughly water it after top dressing? Otherwise how will anything trickle down? Because I’ve been bottom tray watering.
I've started using vermicompost tea to fertilise. 1/3 strength everytime I water. The plants are doing very well. I add a bit of seaweed and humic acid too. Again, tiny bits.
thank you for another helpful and informative video! there’s one thing i’m worried about now, after your mentioning a plant’s need for a light/dark cycle - i live far north, in scandinavia, and this time of year there’s no true darkness to speak of, let alone 8 hours of it 😨 how does this affect my office plants, who, unlike my houseplants, spend all day and night (such as it is) in a bright to low-light room with no shades or blinds? what could i do to help them? should i be moving them away from the window before leaving work each day?
Good to hear. I leave the blinds open when I turn in about 4a.m. so the plants get the lamp all night so I can read and watch info vids(sleep disorder). Hope they are not stressing at the weird hours.
Awesome video.....what type of fertilizer could I use for my lucky bamboo living in water? I have fox farm big grow for hydroponics..what are your thoughts?
❤😂 new subscriber to your channel.. loving your helpful hints, and the way you explain things with humour is fabulous! You've now got a stalker! 🤭 if you know what I mean😂❤
I subscribed a couple of months ago, and I can't appreciate your channel more. Fantastic job, man. I'm wondering how much time your plants receive light from grow lights. Is it the same period of time every day, or is it managed by the sun? In the summer, the lights are turned on longer than in winter, just as the days are longer in summer than in winter?
I have south, or North facing windows. So it’s either death due to the sun, or death due to not enough. Good thing is that the south facing window is 3 meters wide and 2.5 meters high. I have cacti, succulents and Musa on the windowsill. And excellent indirect light. All me crazy, but I’m experimenting and have Alocasia Zebrina and caladium miss muffet in that windowsill. Let’s see how they hold up🤡 It’s been weeks and haven’t seen any scorching yet. I occasionally close the curtain and sit behind the window to get a “feel” and must say that it isn’t pleasant. I’m left feeling scorched and with a headache. Zebrina just put out a new leaf, and miss muffet is putting out a new leaf every two days.
well. the dark part of photosynthesis is called like that coz it does not need light to go on, not coz it needs darkness 😅. however, darkness and it's amount sure are necessary and the light cycle regulates intracellular processes. also, indeed the respiration ( when mitochondrias are using glucose to make energy) happens in most plants at night. because during the day they are too busy with photosynthesis and making glucose. so if a plant is 24/7 under the light - it might get tons of sugar but no way to consume it and thus - starve.
When I had an aquarium, I used the fish water after tank maintenance to water plants. I now use a fish emulsion based fertilizer. Do you have experience or an opinion on those?
turns out my crassula ovata et's fingers (or whatever it's called) will actually start puckering just like wet fingers, except it's when it's getting dry but the moisture meter shows not quite dry. starts looking like green raisin fingers lol. so i water it when it starts doing that. it's still alive but it is an alien i reckon
I am very scared of only watering when the meter shows "dry" and have killed my beginia rex by overwatering because of this. Can you make a video about this type of plant? I love them, but can't seem to make it survive!! I do have a baby I managed to make from her last leaf though and am nervous about killing it again 😭😭
Do you have a treubii moonlight? Mine is always yellowing and I've done less water, more water, natural light, led light and under the grow light... It acts the same everywhere. When I ask ppl I know had one they often say it didn't survive, after battling symptoms like mine. It's been doing this the year I've had it but it would be nice to have a plant that looks like it wants to be alive 🤷🏼♀️ I've done the hair pins on it to get it to root more and it does actually root, but even with more roots it is just looking sad.
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I loved seeing your duvet with plants on it!
Omg I am absolutely convinced plants get lazy when you water and fertilize them at all times...!!! You speak truth. Over years I noticed, the plants I keep guessing when my care is going to come (I neglect and forget them multiple times a year!) do so much better overall!
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I believe that's right, good for them to be stressed a little sometimes.
Yes! Just when I feel I've been too lax, h'mmm. Suddenly seems like everybody is quite perky.
This is exactly why you hear people say their mom's plant she ignores is the best plant in the house
"I'm not trusting an unreliable finger"...
😊 good advice to take with you through life that
Definitely 😂
"...If the original dies then you´ve now got this backup to kill" 😂😂😂😂U are a bad plant parent!!!😉😉
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Haha . That made me laugh too 😅
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I must be too because I have dupes of all my plants in case I kill them 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
that made me laugh out loud 🤣
Shout out here from the Bahamas. I've learned alot from your channel. Love your SENSE OF HUMOR!!!
Thanks!
Cutting back my nanouk has made a big difference. I propagated it and put it back in the pot, now its full and lush, and I even have started another pot! You taught me that, thanks.
My pleasure 😊
The waste water from cooking is a great tip, I have something to add: Don't throw away the banana peelings after you eat your banana, instead put it in hot water for 10-15 min, wait for the water to cool and use the water on the plants, its great for the plants.
Also the moisture meter is AMAZING, its super helpful to monitor my watering schedule from my calathea.
Thanks for the tip 👍
Watch out for undesired growth the soil though. This shouldn't be an every water thing.,
What should the moisture meter read when it's time to water calathea, please? Having a bloody nightmare with mine 💀
@@julesrainey You want it to be at "Green area", 1-2 "ticks" just before red, don't let your calathea get dry (be in the red).
@@stivraptor Thanks so much ❤️
It made me chuckle to see your moisture meter on your pillow while you were napping! 😆Great plant tips, as always!
🤣 you spotted it
1:37 uses Moisture Meter even on him self, making sure he hasn't been overwater. What a legend!
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Your videos are very well made. I love your personality and the humor in the editing is fun! This was a real fun video to watch. Keep at it :) I love love love your content!
Lovely thank you for the kind words ☺️
He’s hilarious!!!! ☠️☠️☠️
I'm glad I found your channel. Very helpful for beginner plant nerds like me. Straight to the point advice without too much fluff. Excellent content!
Nice one 😊
Thank you for the good laugh with your funny comments and thank you for the tips as well! Time to sit down, do some pruning and build more space for future plants. I love that bench that you have in behind your windowsill too! And yes, the moisture meter is my plant's life saving grace lol
Thank you 😊. Moisture meters are a must!
I bought a ZZ plant for my darkish foyer based on another YT plant “professional” who said “just water it when you pay the rent”, i.e. once a month. Yikes! I’ve had this plant 1 yr. Obviously I stepped up the watering schedule, but she’s not a happy plant. After finding your channel, I realized my mistake and have moved her to an area with more light. At least I kept her alive, barely. I have high hopes for her success now that I’ve moved her! 😊 I’m so glad I found your channel. Thanks for your knowledgeable advice!
Thank you 😊. To be fair once a month in a bright spot sounds about right
Hmmm, the other guy said it doesn’t need much water since it’s in the dark, won’t grow much, so water needs are less. I bought the moisture meter, so that should definitely help.
Thank you very much for your very helpful videos. Waiting for my order of moisture meter and perlite. I already stopped watering from top and problem with flies is sorted. I wish I found you earlier. I had to throw mu monstera in the bin and i am normally patient with plants and giving chance to all living things. Thank you again. And thank you for being real and not afraid to call yourself a plant parent and admit your previous mistake. I love your house. Good luck in everything you do.
ooo I have loads of little flies on my soil, so watering from the bottom stops this! fab.
Love it, thank you!
7:30 absolutely right. I took a sunflower outside that had been under grow light and fried the leaves.
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Ahhh, to hear your humor on a dreary day is just wonderfull...
And your tips are spot on..
Keep up with the content...
Thanks so much!
Trimming herb plants regularly will make a huge difference in your return! I never run out of snips for the kitchen, too.
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Thanks for your top tips. I intend to cut half the roots off my peace lily, which I have neglected terribly, she needs a real new lease of life, I was dreading it, but your suggestions and tips are making it feel less stressful, as I really want her to live, she's been with us for 17 years now :D
Thx to Planterina & her mentioning how she had her peace lily under lights (grew huge leaves) I’ve added LED lights & some leaves are twice the size now! Mine is older too. Also healthier blooms.
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching
1:37 such a lovely sight seeing you asleep alongside your best friend 🥰
Hahaha you spotted the Easter egg!
The more I learn on plants from you, sir, the more human-like these fascinating living beings appear to me. I find talking to, and gentle handling them, helps, too. No joking. 😊
If it works, it works 😁
The bonus tip got me switch a lightbulb in my head.
So logical...
Thx
My pleasure 😊
Your information and delivery is Superior to Most. Thank You. You have a friend in Idaho USA
Wow, thank you!
7:09 I would add, Make sure the water is not boiling!" LOL
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I’ve got a ficus tinneke and a scheffler that I’ve had both for more than 34 years, they’ve gone through pests and hard cut back but still thrive. They spend all summer outside in my garden every year.
Wow that’s great
Where do you live? UK?
Yes I live in the Uk
The scene with you in bed with the moisture meter! Chop and prop is the way to go! I have a box...or two of leaves propagating away
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I had a plant, those chunky leaves one, that was in the bedroom, around 2 meters from the Window. It wasn't growing and was very tired. I moved it to the Window and now it's growing so much and so fast!
It's a Jade hehe
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Love your advice! I bought the meter. It’s soooo much easier to know when to water!!
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I really like how you use the duality or double meaning of your words in the picture you show on screen. "Under the stairs" reference to your plants as Harry Potter deserves a like!
😂 thanks!
the tip about taking prop cuttings from each plant you buy had me cracking up... "if the original [plant] dies, you've now got a backup to kill" LOL 💀
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Enjoyed your video. Very informative for plant lovers. Have a blessed day.
Thank you 😊
The sarcasm tickle my soul can't get enough of it !!!!😂😂😂😂✌️
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Interesting like always. Love and Peace.
I got a moisture meter like you said and yes. I love it
Great stuff 👍
4:58 Plants, like humans, need to be induced to some stress to really thrive. It's a concept called antifragility.
Nice 👌
You're so funny😂 but also very informative. I love your pace and tips.. best wishes from British Columbia, Canada.🇨🇦
Thank you 😊
1:19 Plants do not SWITCH to respiration at night. It occurs 24/7. It's just that photosynthesis cannot occur in the dark so the net effect is production of CO2.
this makes a lot more sense, thanks for the info!
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I've been trying to find more answers about this recently. As far as I can tell there's nothing that plants _only_ do at night, but a few of the ones that flower use the levels of darkness to tell if they're supposed to flower or not.
Be a fun science experiment to do sometime.
Just watched this one and my favorite part was where you were sleeping with the moisture meter in your Monstera-clad bedsheets! Love it. lol
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New pruning shears fresh out of the blister pack thanks for the info, Richard
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I use alot of leftover water from cooking and work castings for my plants ❤ Also my monstera delicious is in full south facing sun all day every day lol and she be huge
Nice!
I got one of those water meters and I love it! I highly recommend them, it takes all the guess work out of your watering!!
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i recommended your channel to someone on twitter (or whatever it is now lol). she said she used to love watching you and would revisit to try and tame her tradescantia. i said good luck with that hon. you're an internet sensation! :)
😂 thanks!
I like being able to come to your videos when I need help with my plants I got a moisture meter last week. I really love it does just what you said !!! Thank you for all your help ❤
Awesome, thank you ☺️
Yes, it’s truly the best purchase I’ve ever made and a must have! I consider it the BEST plant tip I’ve ever gotten!
"You've now got this back-up to kill". Been there 😂
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I love watching your videos from Alabama USA
Thank you 😊
Thanks!
Awesome, thank you very much 😊
Your duvet cover is AWESOME!
Thanks!
Not to mention, I learned recently, but at least here in the U.S. most newer windows installed on homes block a large portion of UV light so it effects the intensity of the light being received by your plants
That’s wild
Hmmmm
I like top dressing my only two larger plants with compost also. Thanks for all the info.
You bet!
HAHA dude i love that scene sleeping with the meter! CLASSIC!
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After years and years of failure... I found your wonderful videos. I let my plants sleep and it made me go to bed earlier too. We both or all are doing fantastic now. New growth and flowers finally. Yes I'm doing good too, my plants make me smile from within giving me energy. Thanks for telling me about the water meter. Changed my health habits too. Eating more veggies to give my plants the water when needed. Love your videos, love your calming voice. Thank you. Hugs!
Super, glad it's working out nicely! Thanks for watching 😁
Plants also like a little bit of top dressing with some worm casings. I mix it in once a year and they love it.
Plant gold
Your plant sheets are so cute! I would love them but my husband would probably have nightmares… 😜 As always, love your video!
Thank you 😊
I like your sheets. You have plants everywhere. 😂 Thanks for the great tips. You sure love your houseplants. You have so many of them. I think I need to get a moisture meter.
Thank you 😊. You won't regret the meter!
Interesting. I have kept my grow lights on 24/7. I’ll have to try shutting them off
Thank you so much for recommending the moisture meter! I'm not killing my plants anymore ❤
You bet!
Thank you. I have a large North facing porch. Unfortunately the inside of the house is small and dark. I am blessed with porch room.
Thanks for watching 😁
I just bought a moisture meter because of your videos, I hope it will help me with my brand new Monstera Deliciosa 🎉😊
It’ll change your life 😁
I am learning so much from your videos ❤️
Great stuff 👍
I keep my plants in my room. Bc of my past, im terrified of pitch black dark. How do i know if my plants are getting enough darkness?
Thx. I learned smtg. Im glad i subbed!!
Tomato feed I have found to be the best fertiliser. It’s the most balanced & not full of nitrates like a lot of brands which make the leaves shiny, but it also makes them thin
Thanks for the tip
Tomato feed is excellent for cacti. Makes them bloom all summer
@@Latayla I’ve never even bothered to fertilise my cacti, I just let them do their thing but I’ll definitely try it now 👍
Top dressing is a great tip! 👍
Thanks!
Also - do you ever talk about the Madagascar Palm? Mine is growing leaves that are not even - sort of lopsided-looking! I do turn the plant to give it light evenly. . . Also I do get some small black leaves. I don't overwater, and I do use a humidifier in the large room. West Window, bright light all day long. Thank you!
Not got the plant. Maybe it’s getting too much sun?
Thank you for taking away my guilt on having
to toss out some plants that create a mini headache!
Any time! 😁
Something about light that I don’t see people mention is that most windows in newer homes (particularly double pane) have UV filters built in which further reduces the amount of light our plants receive. I have lots of happy plants in a west facing window that receive direct light in the American Southwest, and I think that can partly be attributed to the UV filter. Just something to think about!
Very interesting!
LOL!! Sir Richard! Why you had to pick on Harry, though?
That was hilarious!🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
awww our houses point in the same directions. twins!
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Question sir, What the plan 2:15 ?
Thanks for Good plant adwise!!
Green Orange Plant. Chlorophytum something or other
It’s so much fun watching Sheffield made plants. That glimpse of sad Potter under staircase. 😂
Thanks! 😁
Outstanding advice Richard. Thanks for another great video! 👍
Thanks for watching 😁
I unplug my plants lights at sundown. I check in the weather to see change my alarm of when to turn on lights and turn them off . The only ones that stay plugged in is my terrarium light I switch it to blue at night.
Cool 👍
Thank you for another informative video 👍🏻
As a somewhat new plant parent, t I highly recommend investing in a moisture meter.
I bought one a few months ago, and It's a been game-changer, and they're pretty cheap as well
Nice one thanks dude
Ficus can be "convinced" to branch out by notching the stem at specific spots with a sharp and clean blade. There's some videos about it. Hard pruning is successful at causing the ficus to branch, but usually that branching looks wonky and may be concentrated in a single side. Notching prevents that by keeping the main stem
Never worked for me. Maybe I’m not going deep enough
@@SheffieldMadePlants It could be that, it didn't work for me on the first couple tries and I suspected that was the reason too
I’m a bit late commenting so I don’t know if you’ll see this but I’m curious about top dressing. Do you need to thoroughly water it after top dressing? Otherwise how will anything trickle down? Because I’ve been bottom tray watering.
Only if it needs a drink. You can still bottom water fine
I've started using vermicompost tea to fertilise. 1/3 strength everytime I water.
The plants are doing very well.
I add a bit of seaweed and humic acid too. Again, tiny bits.
Thanks for the tip 👍
I love the monstera bed sheets! 😊
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Love how you cuddle with your moisture meter😂💕✝️🙋🏻♀️
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When trimming plants should it be done during any particular season? Or just at anytime. Thank you for all your good advice and hello from Australia 😊
Any time but you won't see replacement growth in winter until spring. Spring and summer are when I do most pruning
Nice plants and good advise. Which ones can you smoke?
A moisture meter is a game changer!
Amen
I love this channel 😊
This channel loves you 😁
thank you for another helpful and informative video! there’s one thing i’m worried about now, after your mentioning a plant’s need for a light/dark cycle - i live far north, in scandinavia, and this time of year there’s no true darkness to speak of, let alone 8 hours of it 😨 how does this affect my office plants, who, unlike my houseplants, spend all day and night (such as it is) in a bright to low-light room with no shades or blinds? what could i do to help them? should i be moving them away from the window before leaving work each day?
I think it will be alright. Presumably the light decreases if not set. They’ll slow their metabolic rate based on that.
Good to hear. I leave the blinds open when I turn in about 4a.m. so the plants get the lamp all night so I can read and watch info vids(sleep disorder). Hope they are not stressing at the weird hours.
@@SheffieldMadePlants okay, thanks so much for the reply!
Can anyone tell me what that plant at 2:14 is? So pretty. I love the look of those beautiful bright green leaves with the contrast of the stems.
Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Common names: Fire Flash, Sierra Leone Lily or Orange spider plant
@@Latayla thank you! I'm on the hunt now... Lol
I was the same when I first saw that plant, had it nearly a year now and I love it still
@@demonvampirephoenix what can I say...I think I'm in love. Lol
I reeeeally want the one pictured at 2:07! What is it, please???
Have you tried liquid kelp fertilizer? My plants love it.
I’m on houseplant focus at the moment
Awesome video.....what type of fertilizer could I use for my lucky bamboo living in water? I have fox farm big grow for hydroponics..what are your thoughts?
That's a good one for plants in water 👍
❤😂 new subscriber to your channel.. loving your helpful hints, and the way you explain things with humour is fabulous! You've now got a stalker! 🤭 if you know what I mean😂❤
Welcome aboard 😁
This helps me feel less guilty for buying a ton of new green babies one month before the beginning of a dark Finnish winter ❄️☃️😊
You’ve got this ✊
Hi, do you know what to use to make the leaves of plants really deep green?
A decent fertiliser like houseplant focus.
"What in the blue blazes does that mean, Richard?" 😂😂😂
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Plants do well with a decrease in temperature during the dark cycle as well.
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does top dressing soil work when you bottom water? sounds silly, but serious question :)
Yeah over time it will work it's way into the rest of the soil
I subscribed a couple of months ago, and I can't appreciate your channel more. Fantastic job, man. I'm wondering how much time your plants receive light from grow lights. Is it the same period of time every day, or is it managed by the sun? In the summer, the lights are turned on longer than in winter, just as the days are longer in summer than in winter?
Thank you! They get 12 hours a day from 8 til 8. I have timers on them so I can set and forget.
I recognise the growing tip of most plants but I really don't know where to find on a pothos....I've looked but just 🧐🤓 not sure. 😢
I'm guessing you don't know either? 🤭
I have south, or North facing windows. So it’s either death due to the sun, or death due to not enough.
Good thing is that the south facing window is 3 meters wide and 2.5 meters high.
I have cacti, succulents and Musa on the windowsill. And excellent indirect light.
All me crazy, but I’m experimenting and have Alocasia Zebrina and caladium miss muffet in that windowsill. Let’s see how they hold up🤡
It’s been weeks and haven’t seen any scorching yet. I occasionally close the curtain and sit behind the window to get a “feel” and must say that it isn’t pleasant. I’m left feeling scorched and with a headache.
Zebrina just put out a new leaf, and miss muffet is putting out a new leaf every two days.
Sounds like you've got a handle on things 👍
well. the dark part of photosynthesis is called like that coz it does not need light to go on, not coz it needs darkness 😅. however, darkness and it's amount sure are necessary and the light cycle regulates intracellular processes.
also, indeed the respiration ( when mitochondrias are using glucose to make energy) happens in most plants at night. because during the day they are too busy with photosynthesis and making glucose. so if a plant is 24/7 under the light - it might get tons of sugar but no way to consume it and thus - starve.
How many grow lights do you use for your indoor plants? I have 30 ,would one suffice if I were to group them up in one place? When I am holidaying?
I’ve got 4. I wouldn’t worry about the light when holidaying unless it’s for many weeks. They’ll be fine
When I had an aquarium, I used the fish water after tank maintenance to water plants. I now use a fish emulsion based fertilizer. Do you have experience or an opinion on those?
I've not tried it before. Seems good - maybe smelly
Fish tank water doesn’t smell . I used to water the plants from my goldfish tank .(I miss you Junior 😢)
I loved doing that when I had fish tanks.
turns out my crassula ovata et's fingers (or whatever it's called) will actually start puckering just like wet fingers, except it's when it's getting dry but the moisture meter shows not quite dry. starts looking like green raisin fingers lol. so i water it when it starts doing that. it's still alive but it is an alien i reckon
Definitely looks like an alien 😁
I am very scared of only watering when the meter shows "dry" and have killed my beginia rex by overwatering because of this. Can you make a video about this type of plant? I love them, but can't seem to make it survive!! I do have a baby I managed to make from her last leaf though and am nervous about killing it again 😭😭
I'll have a think
Do you have a treubii moonlight? Mine is always yellowing and I've done less water, more water, natural light, led light and under the grow light... It acts the same everywhere. When I ask ppl I know had one they often say it didn't survive, after battling symptoms like mine. It's been doing this the year I've had it but it would be nice to have a plant that looks like it wants to be alive 🤷🏼♀️ I've done the hair pins on it to get it to root more and it does actually root, but even with more roots it is just looking sad.
Sorry I've never owned that plant
I always take cuttings.