Houseplant 101: What Plant is Right for My Space? - Ep 116

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 604

  • @swulabs
    @swulabs 5 років тому +261

    I actually felt breathing the cleanest air from watching this video

  • @miriamm.8313
    @miriamm.8313 5 років тому +237

    Falling in love with plants on Instagram is too easy, specially because people place the plants on unrealistic areas just for a pic...

    • @wxlurker
      @wxlurker 5 років тому +15

      Miriam M. Hopefully they are just there for the photo and get moved to a proper spot later...

  • @siddiaz1623
    @siddiaz1623 5 років тому +448

    I live in a really dark room, I grow mushroom instead

  • @leonardosoto7558
    @leonardosoto7558 5 років тому +135

    You literally live in a green house 🏡 🌱

    • @Sg4809
      @Sg4809 5 років тому +5

      Indeed and I'm jealous...

    • @moniquenguyen9476
      @moniquenguyen9476 3 роки тому +1

      I love her home with all the beautiful plants.

  • @OrgulloCero
    @OrgulloCero 5 років тому +225

    This video is great, I love you being the representative of all the young people getting into the hobby! I feel really lucky getting to watch your greatly produced videos and learn from you ❤️🏵️

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +2

      Thank you for such a lovely note. Very pleased you're enjoying the extra efforts and touches to the video.

  • @shawnzilla83
    @shawnzilla83 5 років тому +83

    My wife and I love watching your videos. Thanks for the hard work and knowledge bombs.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +3

      My pleasure. So thrilled you're both tuning in. :)

  • @4and20blackbirdsbakedinapi6
    @4and20blackbirdsbakedinapi6 5 років тому +21

    This is simply one of the best videos on plants I have ever watched on UA-cam, and it is going to help me with bringing my houseplants into the home over autumn and winter for the first time since I bought them and had them outside over spring and summer. I now understand how to gauge the correct amount of light for my plants, and I hope it'll ensure survival of them. Thank you for putting out this video for plant-parent-hopefuls like me.

  • @msjesethkameta
    @msjesethkameta 4 роки тому +20

    This is the most helpful, I repeat THE MOST HELPFUL plant video I’ve EVER seen. Thank you for the time you took to prepare this.

  • @imgyoo
    @imgyoo 5 років тому +200

    You're so informative. Summer would you be able to test the air quality of your apartment & maybe upload it in one of your future videos? I am dying to know if that many plants will make a significant difference in air quality. Much love

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +34

      haha maybe. If I can find an affordable way to do it and have a baseline.

    • @cassidy983
      @cassidy983 5 років тому +3

      Omg I’m dying to know too!!!

    • @HellCatt0770
      @HellCatt0770 5 років тому +2

      Ji yoo I think NASA has done some research on this maybe you should look there!

    • @imgyoo
      @imgyoo 5 років тому +1

      Helen Catt Yes I already read into it. That was different since it was in an enclosed space. It’s not the same with our homes.

    • @wakanavkirachel8068
      @wakanavkirachel8068 5 років тому +1

      DITTO, for me as well, Summer Rayne! Please.

  • @barbll000
    @barbll000 5 років тому +37

    A superb video, especially for beginners. I love how you break it down and explain it in a simple and straightforward manner.

  • @DominoChild
    @DominoChild 4 роки тому +6

    first came on to her from seeing her in the news. Didn't realize she's making a career out of this.
    This video series seems to be exactly what i was looking for. Her delivery is precise and slow enough to where I can process what she's saying and not have to rewind the video (most people I've seen speak a mile a minute). I also love the video quality of this. Looking forward to watching the others.

  • @vaibhavnandha7195
    @vaibhavnandha7195 4 роки тому +4

    I've just started buying and taking care of plants and this has to be, hands down, the best video that I have watched so far. A very scientific take, very structured and I am so glad I found this!

  • @yeahivekilledthat719
    @yeahivekilledthat719 5 років тому +202

    Every new plant owner should watch this. In fact, experienced plant owners would probably learn something here too. Thorough explanations and very informative. Thank you.

  • @NapturallyPecanBrown
    @NapturallyPecanBrown 5 років тому +39

    Wow. Today, I literally was trying to rearrange my plants according to the natural lighting in my home. I was also looking for a light meter. ..then, you upload this video. Very informative and helpful. Thank you! 😊

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +3

      Very pleased it came at the right time for you!

  • @stefanbogeski7290
    @stefanbogeski7290 4 роки тому +7

    I'm on the verge of a pannick attack in self isolation, can't sleep for 2 days and your soothing voice and beautiful house just made me feel so fuzzy on the inside. Thank you

    • @Hannah-nh5qj
      @Hannah-nh5qj 4 роки тому

      Hope you’re feeling a little better. You’re not alone, no matter how far apart we are.

    • @stefanbogeski7290
      @stefanbogeski7290 4 роки тому

      @@Hannah-nh5qj I am, thank you so much. Have a great day 🍀

    • @cefcat5733
      @cefcat5733 3 роки тому

      Watch comedy and plant videos. 😁🌱Forever! Now you can also watch Flock Finger Lakes to see the rest of the story. 🏞️🚜🌳🌲🌲🌲Travel along with these videos and they and even comments will connect you with others.

  • @thedillestpickle
    @thedillestpickle 5 років тому +364

    She's like a crazy cat lady, but with plants.

    • @badluck9877
      @badluck9877 4 роки тому +26

      And that is why I aspire to be her

    • @najibazmi4386
      @najibazmi4386 4 роки тому +7

      If she becomes a supervillain i know who she'd be

    • @drewsteps
      @drewsteps 4 роки тому +9

      But she's more environmentally friendly than a cat lady. Lots of cats fill up landfills and kills so many birds. We should all aspire to be more like the plant lady.

    • @eilexion
      @eilexion 4 роки тому +4

      Cat poop anywhere. I hate cat lady, because they just hug and adore the cute little kitty. But the cat poop on her neighbor's soil.
      I have one such neighbor, her cat poop on my shallot pots and garlic pots. I finally tired of cleaning their poo for 2 weeks straight. So i put many small nails under my soil.
      Yes the cat injured his foot. But dont blame me. I am not the one let loose a pet.

    • @FishboyAbzu
      @FishboyAbzu 4 роки тому +1

      @@eilexion Would you be okay if she stabbed your plants leaves?

  • @rcn2086
    @rcn2086 5 років тому +38

    Imagine how clean the air she breaths in

  • @helgatoterbaum
    @helgatoterbaum 5 років тому +5

    Wow that was the most adorable way to tell about skin cancer, I'm on love with that girl.. subscribed and waiting for new episode, that s literally the best channel about house plants :3

  • @mistyfarts3293
    @mistyfarts3293 5 років тому +4

    You are such a great teacher. The best plant 101 video I’ve ever watched. Thanks so much!

  • @magnogarcia2683
    @magnogarcia2683 5 років тому +1

    Greetings from Poland
    I have 20 plants in my apartment already but I can’t stop because of you. YOU TRULY INSPIRE ME

  • @petercardona1559
    @petercardona1559 5 років тому +41

    This video is a tour de force!
    Fyi: I still use an actual compass. No service? I can still get you there 😊👍

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +5

      totes. You got us!

    • @lanabuchheim2006
      @lanabuchheim2006 5 років тому +1

      Same! Hiking in Scotland you’d be underprepared and quite lost without one! Lovely content in this video, Summer. So, so knowledgeable.

  • @scpatl4now
    @scpatl4now 5 років тому +7

    This is some great advice...just to add a little of my own knowledge...instead of fluorescent bulbs, you can get full spectrum LED lights that include the "warm" tones the fluorescent tubes lack. They also consume a lot less energy. This will also aid plants to flower if they are so inclined (flowering plants need the warm spectrum). Also, I would not advise a humidifier. Instead place a plant on a tray of moistened pebbles (just dont let the water get as high as the drainage holes), and they will get more than enough humidity and you wont be promoting growth of something you dont want...mold. Also, how clean your windows are will also affect your light...clean windows = more light (not an easy task in a bustling city environment). Also...lots of plants can be easily propagated simply by sticking a small cutting in water and left in a sunny window. I have two 8 foot ficus trees that I propagated doing just that that I took from a plant that someone had thrown out in an alley (it had a piece that wasnt dead...that was over 20 years ago) so you dont even always have to spend money on a new plant! One more thing...be aware of the active growing season for your plants...just like the rest of us...they require a rest period. Just like we can't keep going all the time...there are times of the year when a plant needs to slow down and chill out...if you let them rest...they will grow much faster and healthier when the active growth time comes around (this is really important if you use grow lights since they dont mimic the seasons like natural light). When a plant is resting, it doesnt need quite as much water or fertilizer. Hope some of you find this as a useful add on to a great video.

  • @jesselenzrokobauer7042
    @jesselenzrokobauer7042 3 роки тому +1

    Summer - you saved my life. I always went out and bought some random plants when I thought they look beautiful. Nearly all plants died on me and I always thought it’s my fault and I only bought some plastic plants cause I didn’t wanna kill them all. Now I can start to grow some plants in the condition they need. Thanks for giving your advice. Now I’m excited to start my home garden.

  • @bangbangyouredead7
    @bangbangyouredead7 5 років тому +5

    Thank you so so much for how much detail you went into and how far down you broke light requirements. I had no idea what low-medium and highlight were supposed to mean for houseplants, but this helps me think like a plant, thank you!!

  • @ANASantos519
    @ANASantos519 5 років тому +31

    i learn how i care when i kill a plant.. now i have 44 perfect and happy plants. :D
    but i need more and more!! =D
    (sorry my english, i'm from Portugal)

  • @lyonmackenzie10
    @lyonmackenzie10 4 роки тому +19

    Imagine moving to a new place with all these plants

    • @aida087
      @aida087 4 роки тому +2

      I just moved to a new place and the first thing I moved were the plants lol. The toughest ones were my 2 foot tall Palm tree and my 2 foot Spider plant with four babies attached but somehow I did it lol!!

    • @CCMay_22
      @CCMay_22 3 роки тому

      Imagine a fire!

  • @lilydiaz239
    @lilydiaz239 4 роки тому +16

    Oh my god so beautiful how do you have time to water them all

  • @KlausGehrmann
    @KlausGehrmann 5 років тому +1

    What a wealth of information, Summer. It is such a pleasure watching you talk about your passion in such detail. Thank you for inspiring me to dig deeper into the world of home gardening. Keep up the good work!

  • @bobertrxa
    @bobertrxa 5 років тому +544

    Can you imagine the level of anxiety if you had all these plants and had to leave town for a few days?

    • @juhikulkarni
      @juhikulkarni 4 роки тому +37

      o0o0o0o yes i know that... that's why i use drip irrigation and its very handy.. saved my mind and plants

    • @Zvire09
      @Zvire09 4 роки тому +32

      or when you have plants like these you don't need to leave anywhere for few days :)))

    • @ilonaxxx20
      @ilonaxxx20 4 роки тому +16

      You can leave for a week. No problem. Just don’t buy those which require moisture everywhere and you will be fine.

    • @laestherminator
      @laestherminator 4 роки тому +17

      If leaving for a longer vacation, one would have to hire a plant sitter xD

    • @nettorak
      @nettorak 4 роки тому +11

      When my neighbours leave town, some of them usually ask me if I can water their plants and of course I do. I myself use water reservoir pots (or I create them myself, usually with pots for orchids as they taper at the bottom so my pot will get stuck after 2/3 of the pot, all that is left is a at least 0,5 cm thick string made of cotton) or drip devices or I might think about something new, it works with electricity, little pumps that hang in a jar of water and they pump little amounts into the flower pot over the day.
      If you use bentonite in your soil, it holds more water, some types of soil hold more water to begin with, you can experiment with this (the fun never stops! :D).
      If you are from Germany, I use the soil of „Lubera“, beste Erde überhaupt. Hält Wasser ohne Ende.

  • @bloodmoneyhistory6845
    @bloodmoneyhistory6845 5 років тому +4

    I only clicked on this video because your home is so beautiful with all the plants.i stayed because of the beauty too and now I know a lot about plants😂😂

  • @NamPhuongNguyen
    @NamPhuongNguyen 4 роки тому

    I’ve been binge watching plant videos these days. All plant lovers are nice and kind. But you are the exact plant role model I’ve been looking for 😱😱
    Starting the journey with observing and understanding light is so refreshing and inspiring. I wish I knew this from the beginning but as you said, not all hope is lost 🍀🍀

  • @SCORPIUS.98
    @SCORPIUS.98 5 років тому +29

    This was so helpful, so informative and clearly and concisely delivered. Thank you so much 😊🌱🍀

  • @ManjunathKarkal
    @ManjunathKarkal 5 років тому +39

    3:20 i was shocked to know that was your kitchen..!!

    • @1Bman
      @1Bman 4 роки тому

      Maybe she is not eating or cooking there ;-)

  • @HoneyMooseyFace
    @HoneyMooseyFace 5 років тому +1

    Finally someone who addresses light! Thank you!!

  • @ExpeditionHomestead
    @ExpeditionHomestead 5 років тому +4

    What a wonderful video about something that most people don't send enough time thinking about. Thank you!

  • @vintagediamond
    @vintagediamond 4 роки тому

    Wow! Thank you for this well thought out and explained video. My plant obsession is fairly new but the more that I learn, the more important I am realizing that the level of light I am able to provide is. All new plant lovers need to see this.

  • @solroyo2494
    @solroyo2494 4 роки тому +3

    This is the first video I watched on houseplants, a year ago, in preparation for my first houseplant haul. I had never heard of some of these plants till then! I took notes which I still keep. I come back to this channel constantly for information, as well as for enternainment :)

  • @twistysunshine
    @twistysunshine 5 років тому +8

    This is a really nice explanation of light. Will help me keep things in mind when I'm moving out of the apartment!

  • @916plantmommy4
    @916plantmommy4 5 років тому +16

    Great video Summer im so glad you explained the light and showed it as well such a good teacher thanks so much❤

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +1

      I'm glad to share and so thrilled it made sense!

  • @escapism2to1
    @escapism2to1 5 років тому

    I honestly can not express how much I appreciated every second of this video, Summer. I needed this info so badly a few years ago when I 1st began growing houseplants and I've since learned much of this by trial and error BUT I still learned so much from this video and information mainly because of the excellent way you were able to actually demonstrate lighting situations!!! I feel so much better equipped to properly figure out and assess my own lighting situations now and that is invaluable. You know how much I LOVE your videos but I'll say it again...love what you're doing and I am always thankful! 😊 ~Len 💚🌿💚🙏🏽

  • @andrewcardenas2834
    @andrewcardenas2834 5 років тому +54

    Can you do a vedio on terraium plants from open and closed terrariums

  • @felifeloo2243
    @felifeloo2243 4 роки тому +1

    Your home is beautiful! Love the light coming through the windows and leaves giving everything that natural and green color

  • @kellyangel6583
    @kellyangel6583 5 років тому +1

    Love these types of videos we are getting recently, lighting is so hard to figure out! I'd love more in depth info on grow lights and how to use them properly. What types, the light they give out, how to set them up and how near your plants they need to be etc.

  • @juidasgupta5120
    @juidasgupta5120 4 роки тому

    I love gardening and I have quite a few plants inside my home and in the balcony. I find your videos super informative and extremely refreshing ! I can watch them back to back ! Lots of love and power to you ! 💕

  • @kokolatte825
    @kokolatte825 5 років тому +20

    11:48 is that a plant or are you just happy to see me? 😳🌵

  • @TimberlakeYoga
    @TimberlakeYoga 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for making botany cool! So informative. I appreciate all of the work you put into creating your videos💕

  • @melissalefebvre3476
    @melissalefebvre3476 5 років тому +1

    Thank you! I just started my indoor plant journey and am so grateful for your videos!

  • @melih2961
    @melih2961 4 роки тому

    I could listen to her voice all day

  • @LeeDfined
    @LeeDfined 5 років тому +6

    I can't say I'm your first subscriber, but have been on the journey since Plant One On Me episode 001. This one is great, but I'm still waiting on your episode about pots and planters. You have the coolest around.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому

      Thanks! Hopefully you get a first hand look at my planters/pots on the #365DaysofPlants too!

  • @JS-wi9mw
    @JS-wi9mw Рік тому

    Beyond amazing video here! This woman is on another level on plant care - super zen! Learnt alot so thanks!

  • @lynnhaywood8013
    @lynnhaywood8013 5 років тому +1

    Your explanation of light helped me so very much. Thank you.

  • @chelsea7229
    @chelsea7229 5 років тому +9

    You are downright delightful. Thanks for the good info!

  • @sandrahickey3593
    @sandrahickey3593 3 роки тому

    I'm fairly new to houseplants, mine are thriving in my North and west facing windows in the UK, South is full sun as I know my back garden is south facing. I have a pergola covered with a climbing rose which provides shade for my south windows which has been good. I think every window sill in my house is covered in plants, plus hanging from curtain rods. Very useful info.

  • @mixeduh
    @mixeduh 4 роки тому

    THIS WAS THE MOST IN DEPTH INFORMATIVE VIDEO I NEEDED TO WATCH! I have a south facing window that barely receieves light, maybe an hour a day in Winter and a few hours in the summer, but i can tell it's burned some leaves on my Song of India plant, and that my grow lights may have damaged my Skindaptus Pictus! Thank you so much for touching on this, big help!! I know what to do now!

  • @TiffsAmazingGrays
    @TiffsAmazingGrays 5 років тому +2

    I absolutely loved this video. I love how you broke down lighting. Thank you thank you

  • @DestaLSalomon
    @DestaLSalomon 5 років тому +1

    I absolutely LOVED this video, it is full of useful information and you explain things in a way that’s very engaging. Loved it!

  • @anniesetting1687
    @anniesetting1687 4 роки тому

    omg finally someone talking about northeast and southeast windows FINALLY

  • @odalyskopp2170
    @odalyskopp2170 4 роки тому

    Por fin tus vídeos traducidos al español....ahora si voy a aprender a cuidar mis plantas....gracias

  • @lisargantz8224
    @lisargantz8224 5 років тому +3

    This is definitely the video for me. I have started filling my house with plants. Have no idea what I'm doing. I have ferns right now. I have the snake plant. And I have Ivy plants.

    • @lisargantz8224
      @lisargantz8224 5 років тому

      O in by the way I live in Eastern Ohio.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in and I'm glad this was helpful. I think you'll like the others coming up as well!

  • @tripwizard123
    @tripwizard123 5 років тому

    I really am into plants, I am a registered librarian already, and because of this obsession into plants -- I make my library a green house plants, that I really loved about. It even entices my students to go to the library.

  • @narniandrea
    @narniandrea 4 роки тому

    how valuable its to have all subtitled videos

  • @Alucard45000
    @Alucard45000 5 років тому +6

    I have a ZZ plant that is sitting in a corner of my room and it seems to being doing perfectly fine, it don't get watered a lot either.

    • @Adoubless
      @Adoubless 4 роки тому

      Yeah, they are fighters!

  • @mariafbarros5503
    @mariafbarros5503 2 роки тому

    I love your explanation as well as I love plants!!! I have learned a lot about location where plants should be placed!!! Thank you!

  • @baydaissi2702
    @baydaissi2702 5 років тому +2

    How have you learned all this knowledge? Even most experienced planters don’t seem to know as much or explain as clearly as you do
    Thank you 😂👍🏻

  • @aimeehodgin6359
    @aimeehodgin6359 4 роки тому

    Ooooh Summer!! This is like 10 years to late but so necessary!!! I LOVE IT!!! WooHoo!!! Thank You!!!

  • @sunflowercara8691
    @sunflowercara8691 5 років тому +4

    I've just discovered your channel
    You're my new favourite human.

  • @fancypanda1993
    @fancypanda1993 4 роки тому

    All your plants are lovely but I am in awe with your succulents

  • @rperez3883
    @rperez3883 5 років тому +5

    Man, your editing is spot on. Awesome video.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +2

      Very glad you're enjoying the little touches.

    • @rperez3883
      @rperez3883 5 років тому

      @@summerrayneoakes if you'd like to see our greenhouse video I'd be honored. No cool editing though i can assure you. Thank you.

  • @cathyrined9984
    @cathyrined9984 5 років тому +8

    Love love love this episode. Very informative

  • @xpane
    @xpane 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for your videos, it makes it easier to care for my plants.

  • @alex_libelula
    @alex_libelula 5 років тому +5

    Hey Summer &Greetings from middle of nowhere! :) Great video (you are terrific speaker/orator, I like how well organized &thought out your message is &whoever does the filming/editing is doing an awesome job), love your channel. Have a very pleasant day!

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому

      Hi Alex! Thanks for tuning in and I'm so thrilled you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

  • @Virgil7long
    @Virgil7long 5 років тому +1

    I've got plants that were thrown away and not knowing how to care for them, this helps.

  • @sallyhenry1716
    @sallyhenry1716 5 років тому

    Summmmer you are soooo GOOD AT DROPPING THE PLANT KNOWLEDGE....🥰! Two videos in one day equals....HAPPY CAMPER😁

  • @stephelisabeth3143
    @stephelisabeth3143 5 років тому

    I really appreciate the intro. I always just thought I had a black thumb because I even killed a few succulents but the more I tried and kept at it, the more I realized that wasn't true! This year I even forayed into growing food and it worked out pretty well. :) Much better than I expected. Nowadays most of my plants stay alive!

  • @irishwanderer4206
    @irishwanderer4206 5 років тому +1

    A real compass will always beat a smartphone everyone should have one!

  • @newparadise2412
    @newparadise2412 3 роки тому

    I watching this video triple times, thanks for your sharing.

  • @anitahamlin2411
    @anitahamlin2411 5 років тому

    Simply amazing all the plants you have in your home! I live in a warehouse with no windows. After a couple years I finally got grow lights as I missed having plants! It is a learning curve but despite loosing a couple I have many. Home depot is really good about refunds when you keep the receipt and original pot if you do kill one. Thanks for your information as it probably saved quite a few plant friends!

  • @carmenioanitoiu3924
    @carmenioanitoiu3924 5 років тому +3

    Hello from Romania! I subscribed seeing what I have seen. I struggle for space and light too and my windows are all facing North in a temperate climate. In front of my window are block of flats and 40 years old trees and from East another block is semi-blocking the light. Imagine I grow orchids, all types, anthurium and sanseveria, draecena, lilies, gloxinia, fresies, lavander, oregano, mint and irises. All are growing flower spikes because I supliment with artificial light.

  • @aida087
    @aida087 4 роки тому

    I just moved to a new place and I only get low-medium light. I SO miss my Southeast-facing window because I used to watch the Sun rise every morning, it was the best lighting for my plants and I could literally see New York from there!! So from now on wherever I move from here will definitely have a Southeast-facing window from now on!!🥰

  • @judymontanez6812
    @judymontanez6812 2 роки тому

    WOW! I have been watching many of your videos for the past three days. Your videos are so well done and offer me all the information I have been looking for over the past 2 years. You explain it in a way that is easy to understand. Now I know I have SW light. I am looking to find out why my spider plant leaves all have cracks, even the new growth gets cracks, and it has not had babies (I had it over 1 1/2 years) I will keep searching through your videos for the answer. Thank you so much. Judy

  • @JasonsGreenSleeves
    @JasonsGreenSleeves 9 місяців тому

    I love this video! 💚🌿 This is incredibly useful information for every user when it comes to plant placement and the details to help it thrive 🌿! Great video💚!

  • @alexiapons2883
    @alexiapons2883 5 років тому +3

    Loved this video. So informative and clearly explained. Thanks Summer!!!

  • @Roystd
    @Roystd 2 роки тому

    Hi Summer, I appreciate your sharing. It's very helpful to me. Hope more plants in this crazy world!

  • @aninditalarasati1767
    @aninditalarasati1767 3 роки тому

    thank you! this is very helpful! before i stumbled upon this video, i've tried observing the light coming to my home using a compass app and a lightmeter app. i guess i did the right thing

  • @alxfeathers2287
    @alxfeathers2287 4 роки тому

    PLANTS EAT LIGHT....
    I never thought of it that way and those words are disturbing me and now I love it

  • @alex0589
    @alex0589 5 років тому

    Summer, as a cameraperson, a new plantperson and a fan of good, concise science education,
    i have to say that I'm impressed with you guys.
    This has such solid cinematography and editing to show clearly what you are saying. Great "script" and hosting btw (i can't tell if you wrote everything down and did 20 takes or if you're just that good now).
    This vid also made me realize that i may not really need it and am no longer a total beginner...
    ...and i have you to thank for that.
    Cheers.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +1

      Hi Alex, thanks always for your vote of support and so thrilled you're learning and growing here too! And thrilled you appreciate the quality, time and effort that goes into these videos. Being a cameraperson yourself, I know you know firsthand how much goes into these. Luckily I really have internalized what I know (but I'm always learning), and try to write out a loose storyboard in the beginning, and we try to do everything in as the least amount of takes possible. 1, 2...maybe three times. It's easier then on the editing.

  • @maud577
    @maud577 5 років тому +1

    Thank you your the high light of my day. I can't wait to get my hands on your book.

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in. And if you preorder my book, don't forget to get the free digital items too!

  • @XusernamegoeshereX
    @XusernamegoeshereX 5 років тому

    Thank you for your amazing and informative videos, as always. With your help I have transformed my previously black thumb into a green one over the last few years and now have a collection of thriving beauties.

  • @lauher07
    @lauher07 2 роки тому

    I just discovered this channel and it is the best thing ever. Simply awesome, thank you! So much to learn on this plant caring journey :)

  • @juanaortega9006
    @juanaortega9006 5 років тому +7

    Ohh Girl I thought I was bananas having all this plants in my department but seen your I still not on that extreme yet😂
    Definitely love ❤️ all your videos and your kindness with all that information ❤️🙏

  • @victorwu8379
    @victorwu8379 4 роки тому

    Totally agree. Light level is crucial for house plants. I use an app on App Store called MQ GreenThumb to measure the light levels around my house. Light can be measured in lux or foot-candle.

  • @hankharrach7827
    @hankharrach7827 5 років тому

    This video came on while I was eating a pbj sandwich with aloe Vera gell in it. I'm inspired to clean my whole appartment now and start an indoor garden.

  • @KeelyB2318
    @KeelyB2318 4 роки тому

    Wow, so much information. I'm so glad someone told me about this channel.

  • @ivanj.conway9919
    @ivanj.conway9919 4 роки тому

    Wow, you've really, gone all out with your plant growing. Love all the warm, earthy, tones you have throughout your place, from what I see in this video, apart from the plants themselves. Even though you appear to have a lot of brick walls, they are not harsh or cold, at all. I'm relaxing here, simply, by looking at the images. Why people prefer to have everything white and bare is utterly, beyond me.
    I'm in the middle of a blizzard right now, as I type this, on January 17th, 2020, so this is such a treat for me. So would love to be there, right now, amoung all those beautiful plants you have. You may have killed many plants in the past, but you certainly, seem to be doing a damn, fine job now.
    My Best. Best of 2020. Out.

  • @ArcAngellErzengell
    @ArcAngellErzengell 5 років тому

    I'd like to note, in the section referring to what spectrum plants use for growth, recent studies show that plants actually do use the green spectrum and can aid in plant growth. :)

  • @bronsonbaker7670
    @bronsonbaker7670 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. Such great and supportive advice for me.

  • @punkyoliverio
    @punkyoliverio 5 років тому

    Would you consider making videos on urban vegetable gardening? I love listening to your voice, looking at you in your videos, and believe in what you are saying, so I'm hoping you could make videos on food production.

  • @mdebasree9
    @mdebasree9 5 років тому +5

    Hi Summer, I literally have to stop the video to write to you this message. Thanks so much for this video, you are absolutely right about the light intensity. I have an actual small compass to understand the direction so I can put my plants accordingly and most of them are doing right. Is it possible to make videos exclusively on Philodendrons as they are my newest obsession(pls. pls)Also I keep on seeing your Peperomia videos to treat mine more perfectly. So far few good but few are disasters :)

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому +2

      Thank you for taking the time to write. And I'll take in your Philo suggestions too!

    • @escapism2to1
      @escapism2to1 5 років тому

      Summer Rayne Oakes I would absolutely love that as well! There aren't many videos on Philodendron care that are in depth, historical, clear and concise as videos you produce. I would be so grateful to learn from you about that beautiful genera! 💚💚💚

  • @laneciareyes5989
    @laneciareyes5989 5 років тому +2

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️thank you so much for the information!! It help me out so much with my plants 🌱

  • @jennywagner2448
    @jennywagner2448 5 років тому +2

    thanks for the excellent overview! ... figuring out indoor lighting here needs considering the seasonal positioning of the sun being higher in the summer and low in the winter with every changing rising and setting positions, as well as having large trees surrounding a home so being in leaf or not changes things and then having a large overhang also effects things since the high summer sun is shaded and low winter sun comes right in... yikes it's all so very confusing lol.... very much appreciate all your inspiration and wonderful information and no doubt will figure out this changing lighting business eventually... :)

    • @summerrayneoakes
      @summerrayneoakes  5 років тому

      Thanks Jenny! So pleased you enjoyed and thanks for your additions.