I Can't Stop Buying Plants :) Unbox and Pot up with Me!
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- In today's video I had my plant mail package arrive and was so excited to unbox it! For my unboxing videos I usually order from a random Etsy shop and I tell you the details of my experience and if I recommend them. I also included a bonus potting up!
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04:42;28 Unboxing
14:15;20 Potting up
19:43;23 Outro
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I appreciated the honesty. A company with integrity would have addressed the issue instead of unfollowing you! It would only work in their favor. Shortsighted on their part.
What company was it?
@@punkysoso SolSoil
Thank you 🥹🤗 I was thinking the same thing because I feel like as a product that is heavily influenced through affiliate marking they should address the concerns. I was even under the impression it was an aerated mix and I think there’s a lot of confusion around that. They did put a water warning on their website though.
Well said 👏
You’ve by far become my favorite plant UA-camr! Really enjoy your tranquil voice and energy :) thanks for your videos and keep up the good work!!
Thank you 🥹 that’s so sweet to say 😭 I appreciate you saying that and it makes me so happy to be here and to make these videos 🤗
I love baby plants. There’s something so rewarding about growing them from nothing/hardly a leaf or two and seeing them get big, moving them up pots, moss poles, etc. I rescued a poor three leaf Philo Subhastum for $5 from my big box store (they have a special $5 for baby 4.5cm pot section) and it had been sitting there for weeks on end. Now it’s happily moved up a pot and boasting some bigger beautiful leaves. I love the $5 baby section, I always scout it for good ones!
Yes!! Watching them grow has been the most rewarding experience with plants 🥹 you said that perfectly! So happy your subhastum is doing better!! Thanks for saving it 🙏🏼
Don't feel pressured to be "put together" 💖🙏🏻 I love unboxings, thanks for sharing! 😻
Thank you! 🙏🏼🥹
I have ordered several plants from them, and am very pleased with the plants I got. I felt they were smaller than I expected as well, but I like the challenge of raising plants from pups.
Yes!! I was a little surprised at how little they came but they’re so cute and I think it was a good deal for the plants I got ☺️
I love baby plants 🌱 too. It's such a pleasure to watch them flourish in my care 💚
All these little plugs are too stinkin cayute!! I especially love ordering tiny little plugs because they acclimate and just ship and thrive better compared to mature larger plants that I first bring home. I come back to this shop a lot because of their consistency it can't be beat which is such a rare thing to find on Etsy.
Also, I want you to know that I truly appreciate your honest opinions and if someone running a business cannot handle constructive criticism that's just going to hurt their own success. You are what makes your content so genuine and between the work you put into your plants and this channel, it's just a pretty amazing thing that you do
Thank you 😭 I’ve been feeling a little bummed since all this happened. I agree! I think it was promoted as an aerated mix by everyone even by me and there’s definitely confusion on that. They placed a watering warning on their website at least. And yes!! The plants are soo cute! So happy with everything and can’t wait to order again 😂
I'm glad you are honest in your reviews.
Thank you! 🙏🏼🥰
I knew that was coming! The Sol thing.
Sadly I have put myself in a plant ban that hasn't taken yet. I really enjoy your videos! I have ordered from Green Escape this winter and have never had a bad experience (just ordered a Philodendron verrucusom Starter from them). I live in Colorado and they watch the weather and try not to ship during cold spells. Granted they seem to be slow in shipping but I haven't been in a hurry and just watch when the order says the status. Keep up the good work!
I’ve ordered from Green Escape twice now! I’ve had nothing but good experiences and the plants have been great. Really love their shop 😊
The Green Escape is my favorite etsy shop for plants. I always shop there when I want new plant babies.
I was impressed browsing online! I’ll be checking them out again 🫣🤭
I’m new to being a plant mum, love your videos and how honest you are thanks so much learning a lot from you ❤😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you for keeping us informed and Don’t feel bad for being honest. ❤ I bought two peace lilies and an gray dragon alocasia from the same company and I’m in love. Baby plants are so much fun🌸💕I’m happy to report it’s been two months and they are growing beautifully ❤
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I've ordered from Green Escape a few times and although the plants are small (they do have some bigger ones too) they always seem to be great quality. They also have pretty good customer service. They once sent me a wrong plant. They immediately refunded me and let me keep the plant which was fine as it was one I wanted. 😂 And they have a great selection of Alocasia.
Good to know! Thank you!
I swear by The Green Escape. They only ship on a particular day or two usually. So it might take a week or two to get your plants. But i have yet to have any issues with any of their plants and they are ALWAYS STUNNING!
I've ordered quite a few plants from there and really like them. I had a n joy in a pot that was wet and never dried out...(root rot). I will say the starter plants with mesh didn't grow for 4 or so months so after repotting again and taking the mesh off they're growing great!
That’s good to know thank you so much! 🥰
I love getting baby plants and watch them grow. It's so rewarding! And they grow up pretty fast actually. Obviously not to maturity but the leaf size increases relatively quickly if you give them good conditions.
Baby plants are so rewarding!! 🥹🙌🏼
So happy to hear that those little baby plants cheered you up 🌱💚 I am like you and I buy plants to relax and clear my mind when I am upset... it helps a lot! ☺Love your channel and your honesty 🥰
Thank you so much! 🤗
"I just want to shrink them and watch them grow again"--I feel the same way about my kids 😂
😂😂😂🫶🏻
I love baby plants too! I love to see them grow in my care 😊
It’s 5am where I am 🥲 Good morning! Happy planting.
Good morning! ☺️
LOVE your videos so much! Always informative and you're just easy to watch... I love your personality ❤
Thank you so much! 🥹
Its always cool to have young plants too so something is always growing & maturing.
Yes!! I miss the baby plant stage sometimes 😂🥰
Most of my plants are baby plants, but I love watching them grow. Honestly your new babies will probably thrive for you! You have the most beautiful Alocasia plants I’ve ever seen 💚💚💚
Thank you! 🫶🏻
Your honesty is appreciated! I'm sure there are a lot of UA-camrs out there who promote products they don't actually use or believe in. So thank you for your transparency ❤
Also, I recently purchased a shivereana from a local nursery, so cute and so tiny! Keep us updated on her progress 😊
Yes, I have declined a lot of free product and paid advertisements. I get pretty much the same emails every other creator does from these companies except I’m choosing what I share here. I only want to share what I use and like and not promote a business that only wants to take advantage of my platform 🙏🏼
I hope your shivereana does well for you!! 🥰
Very nice to see how your mood enlivened as you checked out your new plants. No doubt these 3 plants will thrive under your expert care. You are not a Plantologist Extraordinaire for nothing! As I mentioned before, I think small plants are a good way to build a collection. Just this morning I was noticing how big my newest maranta has grown since buying it last autumn; I bet it has quadrupled at least from its small start. Thanks for this video and I’ll be waiting for updates. On a side note I hope your husband is enjoying his golf these days, I share his enthusiasm for the sport.
Thank you so much! Yes! He hasn’t played much yet this year but he loves the game 🥰
Can’t wait for updates on how the plant babies grow!
They’re tiny, but cute. It will be good to see their growth after the summer.
i recently started mixing my own potting soil together because i’m terrified of buying certain soils and getting some type of issue from it. Plus it’s so much fun mixing your own soil together!!! 😄
Yes!! I will not use anything else on my favorite plants again 😒
Ive bought from them so many times! theyre so wonderful!!
Loved this video and all three of these plants! I like baby/starter plants as well. Many thanks for your thoughts and comments on your experience with this grower. The plants look very healthy! 👌🪴🥰
So interesting to see how different prices are. That ficus is 4$ in german Home Depot’s
I've ordered several times from The Green Escape and have had good luck with my plants from them!! 😀
Wow beautiful Plants ^^
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My friend, thank you for good sharing
Love your videos!! Your voice is so calming 😊.
I have purchased from this company a few times. I’m waiting on my 5th order to arrive 🙊 they take forever to ship but I have been pleased with every purchase, my plants have arrived so cute and healthy.
Hello ! I love plug plants I love seeing them growing they are cute cute adorable
I love your honesty and will continue to take your advice on plant care. Love the little babies! I’m glad you ordered from the green escape I saw them and was considering ordering but didn’t know how shipping would be! Definitely gonna have to check them out now lol
Thank you! 🙏🏼 everyone has been saying such great things about them! Definitely worth ordering from 🥰
I have ordered from them before and I just placed another order earlier this week. They are pretty good from my first experience. When they say starter plants oh they mean it 😂 those babies (no pun intended) are little. With that company in your last vid, I appreciate you telling the truth about their soil. Honest reviews are needed and would save ppl from killing their investments.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Aww cute little babes 🥹🌱💚
Love this shop. Ive gotten several shipments from them. All plants doing great!
I’m so excited for them! That’s great to hear! I’ll definitely order again ☺️
Same! They small but i actually prefer that. Helps me learn, get to see em grow.
You 100% have the right to feel the way you do and to say what you said. The way that company reacted to your honest review and critical feedback only makes them look bad. Don’t feel bad. Keep being honest and loving your plants enough to be so sad that some have root rot that you nearly cry on video lol 🫶🏼
Thank you 🥹 I’m feeling a little outed by a lot of creators on insta and I think it shows their character honestly. I’ll keep being me and I’ll definitely do better next time I share a new product 🙏🏼
@@plantsbymelissa well that’s very conscientious of you but you were just doing your best. What more can people expect. I’m sure the other “creators” aren’t perfect either…🤗
I am actually waiting on my plants to arrive from The Green Escape. They are out for delivery. I’ve ordered from them in the past a few times and I have more waiting to be shipped. I LOVE baby plants. I love watching them grow and get huge. Can’t wait for my Alocasia Platinum “Bisma” that is coming today!
👀I think I had that one in my cart 😂 next purchase!! 🙌🏼 so excited for you and your new alocasia!! 🥰
The Green Escape has always been plant quality dependable. The plug concept bothered me in the beginning because I didn’t think a hard mass around my root base was the best for watering or feeding. However, history has proved them out. They have been just fine
I’m hearing so many good things! 🙌🏼 I’ll be excited to see how these do for me ☺️
Amazing Nick, one of the best documentary's I have seen, well done.
I Placed An Order From The Green Escape After Learning About It From PlantTuber: All In My Plants. I Ordered A Shivereana Starter And D. Reflector In A 4 Inch Pot. The D. Reflector Was Decent... BUT The Shrivereana Starter Was NOT!!! SHE Was Much Smaller Than What Was Pictured, I WOULDN'T Have Purchased Her At The Price I Paid. The Price Was Lowered Soon After... BUT THE SHIVEREANA Is The Reason I'm Sticking To Buying 4 Inch Potted Plants From The Green Escape!!!
Ive ordered from TGE a few times, always had a great experience until my most recent one- I ordered a variegated vanilla orchid, and received one that was entirely unvariegated. I assumed it was an honest, simple mistake, so I reached out to their customer service. Their response was to essentially call me stupid ( not in those words, it was just an undertone ), tell me that the plant will ‘become variegated with age’ ( except I’ve seen much smaller cuttings and plugs of variegated vanilla plants ). I took their word for it. It’s been a few months, my vanilla has grown like a weed, and still not a single sign of variegation.
So I suppose that left a sour taste in my mouth; I think some things with their store can be a bit misleading. But, every other plant I’ve received from them is beautiful and still doing well, so I can’t complain 💚
Thank you for sharing your experience it’s good to know! I can understand that because that would make me not want to order from them again 😕
Oh the greenescape is great. I’ve bought A LOT of plants from them.
They all look great, I was just looking at there website the other day, but I didn’t order anything…..yet!😊
I really liked this one! I tried the skinny thiccly moss pole for my marble queen and looks good so far! First moss pole ever!
Yay! 🥰🙌🏼 you’re going to love having one climb
I live in Florida and I can vouch for the company. It was due to the weather this week has been raining and got flooded! There’s gas station that doesn’t have regular gas due to the weather. But that God Friday and today Saturday it hasn’t been raining so far.
I've ordered several plants from them. 💚
My friend got me hooked on plants Jenniferrrrrrrr 😂
i bought a lot of plants from that etsy shop. The last couple batches have been awfully small even for starter with close to zero root or root rotted… but their customer service is good.
Oh no, thanks for sharing that! 🫶🏻
Thanks so much for posting about the plants you got from Etsy. I was iffy about buying plants off there. I will definitely order some plants for Green
Scapes. I love getting mini plants and watching them grow!!
OMG I just recived my order from the same store yesterday they have such a beautiful plants it was my first time too
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I really love unboxings :) And I remember that you said in one of your last videos you are missing the time where you had baby plants which fit into your smaller pots. Now you have three of them agin 😄
Yes!! 😂😂🙌🏼 I just said that this morning!! I’m like yay!! Small pots again 🥹🫶🏻
I truly enjoy watching your videos, they are so zen and relaxing. Enjoy watching your new plant babies grow! ☘️🌱🌿
Thanks so much!! I appreciate that!! 🤗
ive been eyeing this shop for awhile, it's nice to see an unboxing pop up on my feed! a plant being that tiny is a plus for me! :D
Glad I could share! I’m hearing so many great things about them 🙌🏼
I ordered a bunch of "plants" through The Green Escape spring/summer 2022. I had never ordered plants online or on Etsy.
The "plants" I ordered from TGE were overpriced plugs with that death netting around them. I finally figured it out and stopped ordering from them.
I ordered many plants from Etsy last summer. My experience was, the sellers sent out plants that were in bad shape, no one would buy in person! I contacted the seller and told them that, and my money was refunded and I was told to keep the plants.
Lesson learned.
I enjoy your channel and love 👀 your plants. Have a blessed summer.
I wrote this before I saw the vid.
They're just too cute😍 along with the jacklyn i think they look so so cute! So excited to see them grow. Keep us updated!
Definitely!!
I ordered a Thai con from them and it took a few weeks for mine as well, plants showed up looking healthy tho so I would call it a success
I love The Green Escape. I've ordered from them a couple of times and have been very happy with their plants. They may be small but they grow so fast.
I love baby plants too! These are so cuuute
Yes!! 😂🙌🏼
Melissa hi lovely!! I miss being on the gram because of you! 💕 😊 I have to prioritize somethings in my personal life journey and instagram had to go for the foreseeable future.. lol I'm so glad you're here and those are some beauty's❣ ok I'm going to clean up my hallway and start replanting a bit.
Thank you for saying that 🥹 I love insta but lately it hasn't been the same. I'm happy to be here though and I love UA-cam!
The two smaller plugs are more what I get from this shop. I was surprised by the larger one.
Good to know :) I’ll definitely know what to expect next time 🥰
That's funny I'm waiting on an order from that same shop, I've bought from them a few times and it always takes them a couple weeks to ship but then gets quick once they do. The plants are always lil baby sized which I like personally. Except one of my plants I ordered a Plowmanii and they sent a climbing plant, the leaves look like a Plowmanii, but there was a bunch of empty stem so I had to chop and prop it which is doing now it's fine, I guess a climbing Plowmanii saves room 🤷🏼♀️😂
How funny! I’ll definitely know when to expect next time 👀 I am so happy with them!! It makes me so happy knowing everyone is saying great things about the shop 🙌🏼
@@plantsbymelissa yeah good luck with the Ficus, I got a little triggered because I got a baby from a different seller, was obsessed and it just randomly took a nosedive I couldn't fix it 😭 I'll have to buy another and hope the variegation is as good. I have 2 other rubber trees just fine waaahhh. The roots looked fine I'm honestly baffled it just stopped pulling up water and went Iimp, I put it in a glass of water, nothing.
Those are really nice looking babies. I too have added to my collection over the last few weeks. I also love stating babies as I enjoy watching them grow and develop over time plus there a lot cheaper.🌱 I hope your new starts do well for you and bring you many years of joy.🌴
Thank you so much! I love watching the little plants grow up 🥹🙌🏼
I have the green escape as my one of my favorite etsy shops along with sunshine greens and coollectiveplants. Coollectiveplants is my absolute favorite. I'm always buying from them. I bought 5 plants at 33/34 weeks pregnant and I got induced at 35.😂 I told my sister be sure to bring the plants inside when they arrive and open the boxes. And she even quarantined the new plants!
😂 I keep hearing such great things! 🙌🏼 she sounds like she knew what to do! 🥰
Have ordered several plants from them! Always great outcome!
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Can you pls make a video on your new soil mix?
You are the best! 🙌🥰
Thank you! 🥰
FYI The Green Escape seems to be having a sale going on. Discounts are about 10%.
Ahh 👀😂 I might be tempted again!!
@@plantsbymelissa LOL. I ordered some philos I’ve never heard of before. Pink Birkin? Yes please in my cart you go.
🐞🐞You were the one who got me interested in buying plants from etsy! hehe Thanks!🐞
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I have bought from this shop twice and it always took about 2 weeks. But I’ve always been very happy with my purchases. 😊
So good to hear! It seems like everyone loves this shop! I’ll be excited to order again! 🤗
Any nursery is in their busiest time of the year so patience is needed. Sometimes it the carrier is the problem. Everything is slower now.
They're so cute. I've been buying to Etsy. But not at Green Escape. Thank you for sharing. ❤
You are so welcome! I love doing these Etsy videos and sharing my experience with them 🥰
After watching your vid when it came out, I ordered the California and Alocasia Bisma. and the plant just came in and are huge. The bisma came in like a full plant practically and the california doesn't even fit on my shelf because it's so tall! I'm so glad I watched and order from them. I was so happy to get plant mail haha.
That's amazing!! I'm happy you got great plants! Enjoy them! 🥰
So happy to see this make you happy! Sorry there as been negativity thrown your way simply for being honest! Everyone is different, all our conditions are different, our care styles are different so our NEEDS are different... you did just that, share your needs and preference in soil.
You're my fav!
Thank you for saying that 🥹🤗
I purchased from Green Escapes back in January. I got three Philo starters. So far they’re doing well. They did take a while to ship and they did have a message about it. I reached out to the seller and she was very responsive and gave me an accurate eta. So I’d buy from them again.
💚💚💚 I've ordered from that same shop I got a few Orbifolia starter plants they're doing ok I just was expecting them to be a little bigger as well 😂 I don't have patience for teeeny tiny plants
😂 I knew they would be small but definitely smaller than I thought. I think they’re so cute though. I’d order again for sure!
@@plantsbymelissa yes the quality is good!
Nice picks. I like Green Escape. They have great selections and I’m a sucker for starter plants. Where is your 4th? They do buy three, get one free. Always sucks me in. I also highly recommend PaperCrane nursery. Best packaging I’ve ever seen and starters are bigger than expected.
Wow, you’d think the soil guys would want to work with you to improve the product, not rage quit. Especially when preventing root rot is one of the major selling points. Appreciate the honest feedback.
I’ve looked on paper crane but haven’t purchased yet 👀 and I didn’t know about the 4th plant 😩 agreed and thank you! They messaged me a couple times to get an understanding but decided to unfollow the next day it definitely says a lot about their character and business. At least they put a water warning on their website. I imagine they’ll change their packaging because it doesn’t say anything about not watering for 10-14 days per their recommendation.
You amazing i really love watching your videos
Thank you so much!!
HEY!! nice haul melissa, cant wait for them to grow and thrive at your home. I have that xanthosoma mickey mouse and be careful cus it was a "spider mite magnets" lol base on my experience. goodluck on your new babies and keep on growin.
Thank you and thanks for the heads up! Spider mites have been loving my philos recently 👀 I’ll have to keep a close eye on this one lol.
Hearing you say that your plants were that small size and they've gotten so big made me chuckle cos that's what I keep saying about my daughters 😅😂 Your new additions are simply adorable and can't wait to see their growth. How are they coming along after so many months?
Love having new little babies to watch grow. Waiting a little bit to be shipped out, especially due to weather, is worth it. I’d rather wait then have a dead plant on arrival.
Yes!! Worth the wait for sure! 🙌🏼
So cute!!! 💚🪴🌱 I want some now too lol
Lol yes!! Baby plants are so cute 🥹
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That is sooo adorable i love baby plant the aclimate to your home better than a medium or large plant i love them i have to check them up 😊💚💚💚💚i think 72 and some change are great deal
Yes!! They’re so cute!! I agree 🥰
I love you and your videos❤
Thank you! 🙏🏼🤗
So cute your alocasia collection is expanding beautifully ❤❤😂
It really is! 😂 alocasias might be my new favorite plant genus 🤭
@@plantsbymelissa its becoming my favorite too😂🫶🏻
Thanks for your content! Btwn you, jungle haven, and Sidneydude - I have learned sooo much! My plants are grateful too💚
Do you ever go live where people can ask questions?
I went live yesterday :D
I’ve been so apprehensive to order from the GreenEscape again. My first/last order had spider mites and they didn’t respond to me about it. Everything ended up dying except my japonica that I was able to save somehow. She’s currently thriving though & 4x the size she was when I got her. 🥰
oh no, They're very tiny so I'm going to see how these ones go before I decide to order again from them. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience that's not good :(
I can't stop buying film scores.
Did you know they are running a special if you buy three plants you can choose a fourth $15 starter for free? I didn't see it til after I placed my order which I'm still waiting for too. Coming on two weeks now. Happy planting!
I didn’t see that!! 😩 oh well! Thanks for letting me know 🤗
I really like your channel ❤
Thank you! ☺️🫶🏻
I bought from them many times. In my first time order, they sent a huge plant. After that, all were tiny plants barely rooted leaf damage with big prices.
Good to know thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼
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I completely disagree with not removing the mesh plug. I've ordered from them and the plugs and I didn't remove the mesh, at first order hindered the plants growing. That's my experience. Really cool plants, Thank you for the video!
I’m not a fan of plugs at all but I’ll see how they grow for me here. I can always remove once they settle in. I don’t like to mess with the root system right away 🙏🏼
I want to know the deets about the soil thing!