I have similar feelings about my snake plants. They're perfectly fine plants, but they serve as functional design in my home. The ones I have (whale fin on one side, moonshine on the other) draw the eye up and provide focus and depth to an otherwise flat mantle. They're subtle and quiet, but so sculptural.
Def a watering issue on the El Choco. They really love a highly well draining mix where water runs over the roots and stays really humid but where they’re never water logged. If you’ve got in in de la tanks, I’d probably add a lot more orchid bark and pumice to try and air it out a little bit. Also give it one of those plastic backed moss poles and it will root in pretty quick and start growing.
I purchased a Begonia Maculata from the Lowe's clearance rack. Mostly for the pot.😁. Three stems. I chopped the tops and put them in water and chopped the stems into wet sticks and laid them on tree fern fiber. 😱They all rooted so quickly!!! I have a Begonia bush now!🎉🎉🎉🎉. Crazy!!! I planted Them all in a glazed pot and off they went! Trellis added today.🎉 Love youu🥰😍😘💓💖
I kinda agree with the Sansevieria's. I have 2 pretty big ones. I bought them as medium sized ones about 8 years ago or so and they never did much. Once I kept one of them in just water and it really helped the roots develop. I also propegated them a bit which was successful. But the biggest change they had was since putting them in a high light spot where all of my other plants would burn. (I have mostly velvet leaves) They are cute in their spot with 2 smaller Sansevieria species I got from my bff. The further I get into my plant journey, the more plants I get gifted and if I kinda like them, I'll keep them. I also have a money tree and a coffee tree that I got gifted from close family and friends. Those were so thirsty all the time so I put them in pon and now they take zero effort so I can focus on the plants I really do like, which are mostly Philodendron, Anthurium and Alocasia
I felt the same way about my el choco red. I was very underwhelmed when I unboxed it. Damaged leaves and no red backs on the leaves. But it’s been about a year and it has grown several large dark green with red back leaves and it’s just so stunning. I hope your plant turns around like mine did for you.
Just goes to show how different peoples tastes are! I’m obsessed with whale fins- I have three and they look like sculptures to me. They also are one of my most complimented plants when people come over.
I would recommend getting that begonia out of terra cotta. Put it in plastic and use the terra cotta as a cover pot if you really want it on the wall. Mines in a glass vessel with leca, no drainage, and thrives, but I know that set up isn’t for everyone.
My ambient humidity is rn at 30% in the summer and about 60% in the winter... I grow my el choco in no drainage in a standard self made pon mix and it's been a great and easy going plant... propagating it has been more challenging than with my other philos/ anthurium but other than that and the spidermites, It's been pretty set it and forget it about it's care 🤷♂️
Your Begonia might do better in a plastic pot instead of terra cotta. They do love an airy substrate, but i find they do better with having a substrate that stays moist ( not wet! they don't lihke water logged soil). The Terra cotta propably lets it dry out quite quickly and would require you to water it more frequently, which is understandably a bit hard when its up on your plant wall.
Oh gosh Becca. I also have some underwhelming plants, not any of the ones you shared, but that is just part of being a plant parent. Thanks for sharing this video, and I wish you a blessed and beautiful weekend coming up. Sending love and hugs, bye! 👏🙌🙏👍🤗💞💜
The el choco red grows out of having its red backs, and it does it relatively fast, so you will continue to be whelmed lol. Beautiful leaf size and texture though!
when my begonia looks like this I cut off the tops. And cut the bare stem to the ground. fairly quickly the plant will start making new leaves again, and the cuttings will quickly get roots in water. then I put the cuttings back in the same pot, so I have a very full begonia. Also it needs a lot of light. I have him in a north facing window. ❤
Haha agree on the snake plant. I only love it because of the story. I told my boyfriend that I wanted some planty things for my b-day. He added in a baby snake plant and it’s actually growing pretty fast & at least i can keep it alive 😅
My el choco leaves keep dying off, once a new one’s coming out the oldest one crisps and dies for no reason lol I definitely love mine but I’ve had it for 2 years and it’s still smaller than yours!!! 😂
When started my plant journey, I wanted alot plants but not a lot of clutter but quickly lost track so within the last few months I've gifted 50 plants or more.
Two of my favorites! But R. paradoxa and whale fins are both extremely slow growers in my experience. What I find that helps is a lot of light and watering at least every two weeks during the growing season. That is, of course, if they're in unglazed ceramic pots with a chunky substrate. Will also fertilize at least once a month in the growing season.
Yea girl that huge paradoxa is stunning!!! I’ve been trying to get one for 2 years now but the reviews on Etsy are always that they are so much smaller then they advertised. But I won’t give up hahah!! And yes maculata is a freaking diva!!!
Yep, my paradoxa's longer stems broke off in shipping pretty much back to just stumps sticking out of the soil😭. I gave it a chunkier mix after it arrived and replanted the broken pieces back in the soil. But it's grown so much in the four months I've had it, slightly longer than hers! All of the stems are hanging over the sides with new growth points. I think what's helped it the most was living under my grow lights while acclimating. It's been in my east facing window for the last month or two and has grown so much that I'll have to hang it soon!
I adore my snake plants. They're super slow growing but I feel like it's so rewarding. I bought a tiny two inch snake plant three years ago along with some pothos as my first plants in my home, now it's about 2' tall. I could buy a larger one right now for 20 dollars, but that'd be so lame. To be fair though I have interplanted all my snake plants beyond my first into one huge pot so it's a lot more visually striking.
I wouldn’t keep an el choco in terracotta. It really needs that moisture around the roots, but with good aeration in the substrate. Terracotta just absorbs water, so when you’re watering the plant, you’re really watering the pot. Also, it’s actually called Rubrijuvenile, which is because it has the red backseals as juveniles
That's so odd, my rhipsalis paradoxa has put out so much new growth since I got it. That said, I have it hanging from my curtain rail so it's right by a window
I love snake plants, but yeah they don’t do much. I kinda think cacti are cooler. But yes, I def have some plants that I look at, and feel like “meh.” This happens often with seedlings and baby plants lol, gotta either have patience or not…
Philodendron Melanochrysum was on my wish list for a super long time until I got it and all it has done since is grow one leaf. Every other leaf died before it even fully developed and I know I should keep it in a higher humidity environment, but I don't want to buy something just for this plant.... 😅
The whale fin looks like it needs some help. I'd suggest more light, then more water. Perhaps you can consider rehoming it if you're not into it. There are lots of sans fans who'd be happy to rehab a whale fin.
Man do begonia maculata just want to die? I’ve had much better luck with the cane begonia Miss Mummy which has been so happier and more resilient in my care. Have you found some plants just don’t like terracotta bc of how fast it dries? Begonias are one I would definitely put on that list in my experience.
@@jenvee9110 make sure to fertilize it and water it often enough. I water when the stems feel soft/flimsy. Mine is in an easy facing window so it only gets maybe two hours of direct morning sun. Also make sure the soil isn't too dense. They have really fine roots so you want them to be able to breathe.
They grow faster during the spring and summer growing season. They also respond to being outdoors in partial shade especially during the hottest part of the day. They will burn in direct sunlight. Think jungle.
I have similar feelings about my snake plants. They're perfectly fine plants, but they serve as functional design in my home. The ones I have (whale fin on one side, moonshine on the other) draw the eye up and provide focus and depth to an otherwise flat mantle. They're subtle and quiet, but so sculptural.
Becca, I seriously love the set up with the larger seat! Makes it feel like we’re having an afternoon tea talking about our plants
Def a watering issue on the El Choco. They really love a highly well draining mix where water runs over the roots and stays really humid but where they’re never water logged. If you’ve got in in de la tanks, I’d probably add a lot more orchid bark and pumice to try and air it out a little bit. Also give it one of those plastic backed moss poles and it will root in pretty quick and start growing.
I purchased a Begonia Maculata from the Lowe's clearance rack. Mostly for the pot.😁. Three stems. I chopped the tops and put them in water and chopped the stems into wet sticks and laid them on tree fern fiber. 😱They all rooted so quickly!!! I have a Begonia bush now!🎉🎉🎉🎉. Crazy!!! I planted Them all in a glazed pot and off they went! Trellis added today.🎉 Love youu🥰😍😘💓💖
I agree with the notion that Whale Fins and Snake Plants are boring. The main reason that I love plants is because they grow-and I want them to!
I kinda agree with the Sansevieria's. I have 2 pretty big ones. I bought them as medium sized ones about 8 years ago or so and they never did much. Once I kept one of them in just water and it really helped the roots develop. I also propegated them a bit which was successful.
But the biggest change they had was since putting them in a high light spot where all of my other plants would burn. (I have mostly velvet leaves)
They are cute in their spot with 2 smaller Sansevieria species I got from my bff.
The further I get into my plant journey, the more plants I get gifted and if I kinda like them, I'll keep them. I also have a money tree and a coffee tree that I got gifted from close family and friends. Those were so thirsty all the time so I put them in pon and now they take zero effort so I can focus on the plants I really do like, which are mostly Philodendron, Anthurium and Alocasia
I felt the same way about my el choco red. I was very underwhelmed when I unboxed it. Damaged leaves and no red backs on the leaves. But it’s been about a year and it has grown several large dark green with red back leaves and it’s just so stunning. I hope your plant turns around like mine did for you.
My ripsalis paradoxa grew fast in 2 years, but mine stays outside during spring summer. I actually need to trim it back and make babies.
I'm totally with you about the Begonia maculata but your plant collection is still impressive! Love to see it!
I love my snake plant but I love how architectural they are - also why I love my zz plant! But I can understand your reasonings too:)
Just goes to show how different peoples tastes are! I’m obsessed with whale fins- I have three and they look like sculptures to me. They also are one of my most complimented plants when people come over.
I would recommend getting that begonia out of terra cotta. Put it in plastic and use the terra cotta as a cover pot if you really want it on the wall. Mines in a glass vessel with leca, no drainage, and thrives, but I know that set up isn’t for everyone.
My ambient humidity is rn at 30% in the summer and about 60% in the winter... I grow my el choco in no drainage in a standard self made pon mix and it's been a great and easy going plant... propagating it has been more challenging than with my other philos/ anthurium but other than that and the spidermites, It's been pretty set it and forget it about it's care 🤷♂️
I disagree with Sansevieria. I have maybe four now ( Moonshine, Sword, Whalefin and Laurentii) love, love, love them 🥰
Your Begonia might do better in a plastic pot instead of terra cotta. They do love an airy substrate, but i find they do better with having a substrate that stays moist ( not wet! they don't lihke water logged soil). The Terra cotta propably lets it dry out quite quickly and would require you to water it more frequently, which is understandably a bit hard when its up on your plant wall.
Oh my gosh I’ve been dying for a rhipsalis paradoxa!
Oh gosh Becca. I also have some underwhelming plants, not any of the ones you shared, but that is just part of being a plant parent. Thanks for sharing this video, and I wish you a blessed and beautiful weekend coming up. Sending love and hugs, bye! 👏🙌🙏👍🤗💞💜
The el choco red grows out of having its red backs, and it does it relatively fast, so you will continue to be whelmed lol. Beautiful leaf size and texture though!
when my begonia looks like this I cut off the tops. And cut the bare stem to the ground. fairly quickly the plant will start making new leaves again, and the cuttings will quickly get roots in water. then I put the cuttings back in the same pot, so I have a very full begonia. Also it needs a lot of light. I have him in a north facing window. ❤
Haha agree on the snake plant. I only love it because of the story. I told my boyfriend that I wanted some planty things for my b-day. He added in a baby snake plant and it’s actually growing pretty fast & at least i can keep it alive 😅
I think that el choco red needs to come out of terracotta!
Also the begonia, I couldn’t even keep my begonia watered enough in a plastic pot so I can’t imagine what a nightmare it is to have in terracotta
My el choco leaves keep dying off, once a new one’s coming out the oldest one crisps and dies for no reason lol I definitely love mine but I’ve had it for 2 years and it’s still smaller than yours!!! 😂
When started my plant journey, I wanted alot plants but not a lot of clutter but quickly lost track so within the last few months I've gifted 50 plants or more.
Two of my favorites! But R. paradoxa and whale fins are both extremely slow growers in my experience. What I find that helps is a lot of light and watering at least every two weeks during the growing season. That is, of course, if they're in unglazed ceramic pots with a chunky substrate. Will also fertilize at least once a month in the growing season.
Yea girl that huge paradoxa is stunning!!! I’ve been trying to get one for 2 years now but the reviews on Etsy are always that they are so much smaller then they advertised. But I won’t give up hahah!! And yes maculata is a freaking diva!!!
Yep, my paradoxa's longer stems broke off in shipping pretty much back to just stumps sticking out of the soil😭. I gave it a chunkier mix after it arrived and replanted the broken pieces back in the soil. But it's grown so much in the four months I've had it, slightly longer than hers! All of the stems are hanging over the sides with new growth points. I think what's helped it the most was living under my grow lights while acclimating. It's been in my east facing window for the last month or two and has grown so much that I'll have to hang it soon!
I adore my snake plants. They're super slow growing but I feel like it's so rewarding. I bought a tiny two inch snake plant three years ago along with some pothos as my first plants in my home, now it's about 2' tall. I could buy a larger one right now for 20 dollars, but that'd be so lame.
To be fair though I have interplanted all my snake plants beyond my first into one huge pot so it's a lot more visually striking.
I’ve been having the same issue with my Choco. I’m ready to yeet it 😂😂 I can’t seem to make it happy, no matter what I try
I wouldn’t keep an el choco in terracotta. It really needs that moisture around the roots, but with good aeration in the substrate. Terracotta just absorbs water, so when you’re watering the plant, you’re really watering the pot. Also, it’s actually called Rubrijuvenile, which is because it has the red backseals as juveniles
Sansevieria kirkii coppertone. The only good snake plant. ❤
That's so odd, my rhipsalis paradoxa has put out so much new growth since I got it. That said, I have it hanging from my curtain rail so it's right by a window
I love snake plants, but yeah they don’t do much. I kinda think cacti are cooler. But yes, I def have some plants that I look at, and feel like “meh.” This happens often with seedlings and baby plants lol, gotta either have patience or not…
My Prince of Orange is my most underwhelming plant for sure, I’m going to put it outside and see what happens
the begonia in terracotta made me gasp
Philodendron Melanochrysum was on my wish list for a super long time until I got it and all it has done since is grow one leaf. Every other leaf died before it even fully developed and I know I should keep it in a higher humidity environment, but I don't want to buy something just for this plant.... 😅
What are you doing with the ladder behind you? Do you have plants on it?
Oh what happened to your Bentel sensation snake plant? 🥲
The whale fin looks like it needs some help. I'd suggest more light, then more water. Perhaps you can consider rehoming it if you're not into it. There are lots of sans fans who'd be happy to rehab a whale fin.
oh hi nice plant
Man do begonia maculata just want to die? I’ve had much better luck with the cane begonia Miss Mummy which has been so happier and more resilient in my care. Have you found some plants just don’t like terracotta bc of how fast it dries? Begonias are one I would definitely put on that list in my experience.
My rhipsalis just doesn’t grow! I’ve had it two years!
Mine has grown alot in the four months that I've had it but I do try and give it as much light as possible.
@@chikachic817 I have mine in a south facing window. Maybe I will take it out of the pot and check out the roots 😊
@@jenvee9110 make sure to fertilize it and water it often enough. I water when the stems feel soft/flimsy. Mine is in an easy facing window so it only gets maybe two hours of direct morning sun. Also make sure the soil isn't too dense. They have really fine roots so you want them to be able to breathe.
@@chikachic817 thank you! I’ll try that!
I thought Rhipsalis are fast growers from watching unplantparenthood is where i first saw Rhipsalis Paradoxa
They grow faster during the spring and summer growing season. They also respond to being outdoors in partial shade especially during the hottest part of the day. They will burn in direct sunlight. Think jungle.
I think some of these would benefit from being in a plastic pot.
Agreed on the begonia maculata😂