New Plants from the Big Box Store! Alocasia and Ctenanthe Repot Plus a DIY Wick System Hack!

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  • @plantsbymelissa
    @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +8

    Thank you for watching! If you're interested in a wicking cord here's one from amazon and you can get different amounts: www.amazon.com/dp/B07D22DFH5?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B07D22DFH5&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1OODWALE01UEU&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_qv_asin&th=1

  • @growingratitude-paulaf334
    @growingratitude-paulaf334 Рік тому +8

    So good to see Luna feeling like getting up and helping you repot!

  • @mayasalgado2595
    @mayasalgado2595 Рік тому

    Awwww Luna 💕💕💕, she wants to see what mommy is doing. I agree with you on baby plants, it’s rewarding to watch them grow. Thank you for the how to with the wick, you make it look easy.

  • @devyvperez8122
    @devyvperez8122 Рік тому +4

    I get so excited when You repot. It teaches me so much. I just got an Alocasia Sinuata and You doing this repot makes me so excited for mine. I will wait a week before repotting it.
    You are the bestest and cutest Planty Lady 😊😊
    Also I’m super happy to see Sweet Luna on the right track. ❤

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Glad I can help 🥹 thank you for your kind words and for being here 🥰

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому +3

    Usually I see the self watering pots with a double wick. I think to keep it from pulling or falling out.

  • @Sattvika28
    @Sattvika28 Рік тому

    OMG! I just bought the same 2 plants! What a coincidence that i came across this video

  • @kristathompson9888
    @kristathompson9888 Рік тому +2

    It’s so exciting to find all of the corms!!! I absolutely love watching all of the baby leaves grow 💚💚💚

  • @ItsRensMC
    @ItsRensMC Рік тому +1

    This DIY wick and grow system works wonders. I left my plants on it when I went on a 2 week vacation and they're all fine! I not only use it for propagations but for all my plants just to be prepared for whenever I leave!

  • @andyandbee
    @andyandbee Рік тому +2

    I love the idea of a DIY self watering pot! Thank you for showing me how easy it is. 🪴💚🌱

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому +1

    That plant looks just like my miniature amigris. Same veiny leaves.

  • @dendee1148
    @dendee1148 Рік тому +1

    I am so happy to see Luna doing so well...I love the new plants...Great video tut...thanks

  • @laurenprascak2313
    @laurenprascak2313 Рік тому

    Love the wicking system! I am going to try that! All your alocasias are so pretty!

  • @karenamalfi8551
    @karenamalfi8551 Рік тому

    Thank you for your info on going from water to soil. I have lost a couple young plants switching them over to soil. Now I know why. Thanks again.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! It’s doing well so far and seems to not mind the switch over. Sorry about a couple of yours not making it 🥹

  • @magdolnawx
    @magdolnawx Рік тому

    I love watching your videos! So cool and beautiful! And the baby Alocasias growing so fast 🩵

  • @dizzyk54
    @dizzyk54 Рік тому

    😊Glad Luna is feeling better! 😊

  • @CaliforniaGirl49
    @CaliforniaGirl49 Рік тому

    I think I may try the wicking technique possibly for my 3 week vacation

  • @silke_8422
    @silke_8422 Рік тому

    Love watching your videos and its really great to see that Luna is getting better 😊 Btw your shirt is so cute with the cat and plant design 😍

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!! so happy to see her more active 🥹 the shirt is from Etsy but they have a similar one on Amazon!

  • @sylviagutierrez7676
    @sylviagutierrez7676 Рік тому

    They are very cute,in the new home!
    💚🌱🌵☘️💚

  • @davidreid8835
    @davidreid8835 Рік тому

    I respect your decision to use the self-watering potting method when that is not a typical go-to strategy for you as It shows flexibility and planning, both good traits. I also respect how you like young plants; I’m the same way because I like to see the early new growth and I believe that young plants are easier to acclimate and establish. Thanks much.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Yes! Exactly! You get to watch them grow and they adjust to your growing conditions ☺️

  • @wishingonthemoon1
    @wishingonthemoon1 Рік тому

    Your sinuata is so beautiful! I habe a Baby one right Now.
    Excellent tips for alocasias. They do noooot repot well. Seriously, when you order them, wait a week at least before you repot them.
    I’d say if you see them declining, cut them back completely and then treat them like they’re in dormancy.

  • @lindagailsch
    @lindagailsch Рік тому

    I've had a Peace Lily & a Calathea I bought at Lowe's in the wick and grow pots & they have done wonderfully in them. I also have a violet & a spider plant in self watering pots. Seems to work well with plants that like a lot of water. Love your little DIY tutorial. Self watering pots seem to be so pricey! Thanks for this video.

  • @MamaC6100
    @MamaC6100 Рік тому

    I just picked up a quilted dreams yesterday. It’s stunning! And I got a dragon scale today. Had 6 corms ☺️

  • @peggyelliottedens8132
    @peggyelliottedens8132 Рік тому

    Melissa I have the same cup. Also I recently visited my grandchildren in Raleigh and was able to shop at Gunther’s.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Yay!! I miss that place 🥹 when I go back to the area to visit I’m definitely stopping in

  • @heyitsme_al
    @heyitsme_al Рік тому

    I love this repotting setup! 😍 Your repotting videos are the best.

  • @zandrawostel3765
    @zandrawostel3765 Рік тому

    I have almost all of my alocasia's in LECA and they love it. I also have my Monstera albo in LECA and I'm working on moving all my syngoniums into LECA. I'm trying to get all my water lovers into LECA or Pon.

  • @storyofmygreens9015
    @storyofmygreens9015 Рік тому

    Thank you so much 💚... Never thought about this. Usually, I struggle transitioning water props to the soil. This will save my life 🩶🩶

  • @NatTayHill
    @NatTayHill Рік тому

    The way you and Summer Rayne talk “baby-talk” to animals 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 5:26

  • @mayasalgado2595
    @mayasalgado2595 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @emilyihde3921
    @emilyihde3921 Рік тому

    Love the wick system DIY! I’ve been struggling with my water prop transitions so much. None of mine have survived long term :(

  • @Ksnamaste
    @Ksnamaste Рік тому

    Some of my plants that I had a hard time with in semi hydro are using the wick system. I have some plants that I could never get the watering down are doing so well now using a wick.

  • @lilymeowington9395
    @lilymeowington9395 Рік тому

    Awww I loved this video! Luna especially! One of my kitties is named Luna as well and both kitties love to lay in my potting mat! Also where can you buy this wick stuff?

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Thank you! 🥰 my cats love to sit on anything lol. The cord you can get off Amazon. I can leave a link here www.amazon.com/dp/B07D22DFH5?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B07D22DFH5&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1OODWALE01UEU&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_qv_asin

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому

    But I think I need is a fan. Something I can run in my living room kitchen area but is quiet.

  • @MamaC6100
    @MamaC6100 Рік тому

    She wasn’t trying to eat the shears. She was handing them to mama. She knows 😍😂

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому

    What kind of fans do you have running in your room? I found mold on the walls behind things. I quit using my humidifier unless it gets below fifty in here. It it gets above 55 I turn it back off. Usually they

  • @amylokers4942
    @amylokers4942 Рік тому

    Hey Melissa I love the idea of the DIY wicking system, I was wondering do you use lecca? Or have you ever tried it?

  • @JohnAdams-we9gs
    @JohnAdams-we9gs Рік тому

    Hey Melissa, Sometime could you show us the Golden Pothos in the bathroom?
    Team Luna checking in!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Yes! I have 2 actually. I need to repot both of them 😂

  • @1101naomi
    @1101naomi Рік тому

    I love your tshirt! Do you have a link for it?

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      I can give you an Amazon link for a similar one! I got mine off Etsy awhile ago and don’t remember where 😁 www.amazon.com/dp/B091N4NQDT?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B091N4NQDT&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3ROMN6GEG911X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_qv_asin

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому

    Does Luna have a new collar? I don’t remember them wearing them before.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Yes! I ordered a set of 3 from amazon last month and changed the tags too. It was time lol

  • @anhheo1602
    @anhheo1602 Рік тому

    hello, I have some question about my frydek var, please help me. The edge of leaf turn to yellow... and the size of leaf decrease.. var of leaf decrease too. I dont know why. Can you have me

  • @laurenprascak2313
    @laurenprascak2313 Рік тому

    What did you use for the wick tho?

  • @feliciahiggs-clemes6425
    @feliciahiggs-clemes6425 Рік тому

    Can you tell me why you peel the little bulbs? I am a new plant lover and I watch your videos a lot:) I don't know what I am doing, but have been doing ok with my plants.

    • @feliciahiggs-clemes6425
      @feliciahiggs-clemes6425 Рік тому

      Corm vs. Bulb, also😊

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      It helps them root fast but you don’t have to peel them and thank you! 🥹💕

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      You’ll get better with time! We’ve all been there but you’re doing great!!

  • @chunkysalsa7413
    @chunkysalsa7413 Рік тому

    ♥♥♥

  • @miranda9391
    @miranda9391 Рік тому

    I went to my home Depot this week and it was nothing but disappointments 😓

  • @lesleyv5923
    @lesleyv5923 Рік тому

    No idea how I ended up here in cloud cuckoo land. Seriously? With what's going down in the world? Re-potting house plants? Grow food, guys and gals!

  • @Sattvika28
    @Sattvika28 Рік тому

    OMG! I just bought the same 2 plants! What a coincidence that i came across this video