Shared this with my mom who randomly waters by dumping the last bits of water bottles on plants 😅 she was struggling to keep plants alive for a while, so I think she was underwatering.
Pick up the pot! I was definitely a chronic under waterer. There is so much stress on over watering being the number one killer of houseplants, I went in the opposite direction. I started seeing signs and mistook it for over watering. So I watered even less! I became a chronic under-waterer and didn't realize it! A big thing that helped me was picking up the pot! A dry pot is so much lighter, I can be confident the plant really needs water. People rarely talk about under watering. Because of that I think a lot of people are chronic under-waterer's without realizing it, and the symptoms from the plant are so similar. Thank you SO much for this video!
This is a very helpful video I just want to add if you have a small plant in a large pot it tends to get over watered cause there’s just to much dirt and it holds the moisture longer so be aware of that when repotting 🪴
I've got a plant-check day instead of a watering day. ☺ Every Saturday after breakfast I go grab a coffee and go through the house checking if the plants need water or if there is any visible pests/problems.
The pictures/ details about fungal infections is super helpful! I would also suggest a separate video about succulents/ cacti because the signs are similar but have some important differences too.
Great idea. And different sansevieria ! I feel like some plants , if left too long without water, their roots get dry and don't absorb water. Instead, they rot!
I prefer to use my fingers or just feel the weight of the pot, especially if it's a lightweight plastic pot and not a heavy ceramic one. However, I have the exact moisture meter you featured in this video and I find it incredibly useful in certain scenarios. If the pot is densely overgrown and I can't easily get my finger into the soil or if it's a large deep pot and I need to know the moisture level deeper into the soil than my finger will allow then the moisture meter is great to use! If I'm slacking, most plants will tell me they're thirsty by wilting or drooping too. Great video, great tips!
I would say the same, though I worry that I stress my plants out waiting for them to droop or wrinkle so that I don’t overwater them. I have a few Hoya in leca and honestly I think they’re happiest because I can’t screw it up. I also find the meter helpful for larger pots, otherwise I trust my finger. I’m working on noticing the weight as most of my plants I keep in nursery pots.
@@natalieramsdell3031 I agree, waiting too long for fear of overwatering has stressed some of my plants for sure. I've got more than a couple yellow leaves to show for it! 😄 I figure it's better to lose a leaf here and there to underwatering than rot and destroy the whole plant by overwatering.
I am a definite under waterer and even after 3 years I never realized small new growth could mean they were getting too dry in between watering! Super helpful 😊 also that pale yellow you’re wearing is YOUR COLOR BEBE 🔥
I am the same way! I just pay attention to my babies as I walk around and they tell me when they need a drink 💜 this works for me but not everyone ! Love this video
WE LOVE YOU! keep being you and STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF! You are f*ing amazing. No one would blame you if you need time away for your family! FAMILY FIRST!!!!!
We're talking about this and it is hard to explain but this at least gives you an idea of what to look for and give some really good examples! It's so helpful to be able to see yellow leaves that are floppy and droopy from overwatering are different from crispy yellow leaves that are underwatered. You're awesome!
I am a heavy overwaterer I have given all my plants root rot at least once in its life. Copper fungicide is the only thing I found that works against it. When I notice the leaves turn black or grey I dig them out pull off every rotted root sprinkle copper on the roots put them in new soil and pull off the black and grey leaves. In 2 days they will be fine. I wish I could say I learned my lesson but I still overwater. But I'm happy I haven't lost any plants bc of it. Also I know cinnamon is also a mild fungicide so if you spinkle the roots with cinnamon that may work like copper. I think copper is stronger though. I use cinnamon on my seeds I outdoor and indoor garden. Cinnamon stops things like damping off which is caused my the same fungus as root rot.
Your videos are always helpful. I have Hoyas in terracotta pots, small ones, grow in coco chips. Water in sink,add ebsom salts,egg powder, growin green granular fertilizer ( chicken poop). They get indirect light.
Omg, I screeched laughing at “god given moisture meter”. This was a great video, just like all of yours. Loved it! I can’t figure out watering so I put all my plants into self watering or semi-hydro. And I oh balance my water. And use liquidirt. 👍🏻
You definitely made sense, and it really IS so situational. People just need to get to know each plant they own, do their homework and learn as they go!! We ALL started out not knowing much, it's all trial and error!!
Feeling the weight of the pots is my go-to, except with my alocasias and ficus ginseng as i need to water them twice a week anyway. Succulents get a schedule because i really don't know if i watered them this june or june of 2018 😆
Great video! I see this could definitely help new plant parents for sure! 💙💙💙 great reminder. I find my plants do best when watered in the shower with the spray head so it cleans the leaves too! Honestly just watching your plants and using your finger for moisture level or feeling the weight of pot is how I was able to determine what they need.
I do the same! And I agree it is so hard to describe i get the same when I get asked about watering plants but you did a great job and explained it better than I ever have. Basically, just observe your plants every day and get to know them on a deep level, it is a trial and error, learn as you go thing. if some plants die during the process buy it again, you will learn from your errors and the new one will be happier.
My go to plant guru 🤗 This video was amazing! I think I’ve overwatered my new baby pothos and she’s only down to a couple leaves with not many roots left. Fingers crossed she will be okay as I let her dry out 🤞🏼
Yes that was helpful. Don't worry about what your doing so much with your hands your so cute doing it. Keep up the good videos. But your right GG ht each plant will tell you in it own way what it needs. Have a great day!!
You always say your videos aren’t helpful! They SO ARE!!! You are seriously my favorite planty UA-camr!! Keep up the good work and quit second guessing yourself because your killin’ it girl! 🪴👍🏻👏🏻💯
I hope your day got better! You did lovely, I thoroughly appreciated the depth you went into to help explain these things! I've gotten confused on how to tell in the past!
This was super helpful! My plants still might die but I’m trying to be better. I have a set check my plants day. I work 12 hour shifts and take classes so my weeks blur together. I walk around sundays just to check if they need water but if I notice someone is dry, I’ll water right then and there.
I do have a set watering schedule, but also look at my plants all the time and top up if needed. Because I bottom water, I tend to find when you do the finger test- if the soil feels dry, leave your finger in a little while. This is because it can take a while for the moisture to reach your finger. Clear pots help, as you can physically see the water line in the soil. Pot weight is also helpful. BTW I only have about 50 ish plants, so this is easier for me than for someone with a massive collection. Thanks for the video
I definitely love any video you put out and will watch all and every one. I’d say my favorite style of video from you is more of the vlog style it just feels more personal and like we’re friends hangin out!
Also. Great video! I've an old school plant killer. Aka chronic overwaterer. You single handedly saved the lives of my Firesticks and Silvery Ann. So. Ya. Just the video this morning reminded me that I left them sitting in water yesterday 🙃 thank you Harli.
This vid is perfect for me to send to my friend who's new to houseplants, thank you! I've also been struggling to explain all this to her and I've been meaning to send her your way for a while! Thanks again Harli!
Harli, you are so helpful!!! If I ever have a plant problem, I go to your channel or socials for advice first lol. Your sense of humor, personality & copious amounts of knowledge are all amazing 💚
This is a great video!! I wish I had known some of these tips when I first started keeping houseplants but this will be great for any beginners that stumble onto it :)
Getting a better soil mix and use a schedule to check the soil. Using a water schedule without checking if the soil is dry is the biggest issue for beginners.
Some plants really benefit from set watering days. For example, Tillandsia. They like water 2x per week. I dip them in a bucket of rainwater on Sat. On Wed, I mist them. Every other time I mist, I use a mist Tillandsia fertilizer. I think if you have some sort of schedule you keep better track of fertilizer application. The watering task does include fertilizer application since they are very often done together. Even a time release pellet does nothing until it is wet. But in general, a much better presentation than you gave yourself credit for. Thanks.
Great topic. I was overwatering, in part because I use an app to remind me to water everything (I have too many to check them every day) and it was too simplistic about watering recommendations. Now I am pretty strict about checking first and “snoozing” the watering suggestion on the app when they don’t need it. I use the moisture meter as well as my finger, to give me the confidence to water less. Aerating the soil has helped, too because of the density problem you mentioned. I’ve also had plants that get overwatered as they outgrow their pots - I guess because the extra roots sort of jam up the soil and trap the water.
You're my favorite plant channel. One of my favorite overall. I'm relatively new to your channel but have been bingeing your channel non stop. I didnt even particularly like house plants. Now I'm waiting for my Levoit humidifier to arrive😂😂
The overwatered smell is so real. I bought a thaumatophyllum from Dillion’s and it was doing fine at first but after a week my entire plant room smelled like sour-ish dirt. I checked the plant and bottom leaves were brown and mushy. Turns out the plant was stuck inside two different gallon nursery pots so it wasn’t able to drain and was just sitting in stale water 🥲
I definitely tend to underwater, a habit I picked up because I was so afraid of overwatering. I find I get the same symptoms of underwatering if my plant is root-bound. Especially with my rhaphidophora tetrasperma and my golden pothos (or basically anything that grows roots prolifically).
I’ve found that my moisture meter doesn’t work super well with chunky substrates so I tend to just use my finger or go by what the plant looks like along with the weight of the pot!
I loved this video! It was good information. A select few of my plants are showing these signs and it will help me out. I love seeing these kinds of videos.
Love your videos! I just got really into plants. I have currently 13 days plants. You should do a video on A BASIC 101 on what to do in terms of repotting, type of soil you should use, etc
I never comment on UA-cam but I had to comment because you remind me so much of myself lol I feel like nothing I say ever makes sense but it’s actually SO HELPFUL! Grateful you made this video!
I found that my moisture meter wasn't super accurate, and then just stopped working altogether. Now, if I'm not sure, I use a wooden kebab stick to see if the soil is damp at the bottom of the pot. I leave it for an hour or so to let it absorb any moisture in the pot. Works a treat with my chunky soil. Then I just rinse the stick and compost it!
It was helpful. According to your picture of the plant with white fungus on the soil, that is on some of mine. Need to repot I guess 😢 and water from bottom. Thanks.
Fungi are unfortunately very misunderstood. They can be very beneficial by building symbiotic relationship with the plants, supplying them with nutrients in return for sugars. Check out mycorrhizal fungi for houseplants!
Thank you for this video! 🙏 I found out when I asked for help in a Facebook group that I've been over watering some of my plants. And from this video now I think most of them are overwatered 🙈
Haha so true, it’s difficult to put into words how to know when your plant needs water…the signs can be confusing and hard to describe. I think you did great though! This video will be super helpful!
I like to use the weight of the plant but I have a lot of vintage pots which are heavy compared to the plastic nursery pots, thus, a moisture meter is a life saver for my plants 🪴!
I am definitely having signs of under watering! I have under watered so much that leaves closest to the roots r completely yellow but still hard and have structure. But my pothos and my peps r definitely the two species I have the most issues with under watering ... I am so worried bout over watering that I under water far far to much!! Summer time I have a great sweet spot, but come winter, I worry more and definitely under water badly! Lol
I feel ya. I'm nearly 40 and some days can't string a sentence together 🤷♀️ my brain is telling my mouth that it's letting me down 🤣 your video made sense and was super informative ❤
Very helpful video! This is a topic we all struggle with at some point as we are learning how to care for our plants. Please do a video on caring for bacterial / fungal infections. I have struggled with brown spot and lost a bunch of plants. Also helpful to address would be ways to prevent brown spot other than watering less. Love your videos. :-)
I found this very helpful! I have recently been trying to figure out what is going on with some of my plants and this answered a lot of questions for me!
Hope all is great with you and your lovely family and plants! May I say I miss seeing you a little less planned and natural in your home-- but totally understand as you all preparing for new baby and a growing toddler! So loved this video!
Re: you saying "this video is pointless" - it's just because it's "obvious" to you! For those of us with no or little experience this is helpful. I love how real you are though! I relate so much haha
I think I'm more on the underwatering side because I'm so afraid of overwatering haha! I usually judge if a plants needs water by feeling the soil and lifting the pot to feel the weight. Thank you for showing the picture of the fungal ifnection I think I need to look into that... My monstera adansonii has some of those spots 😅
A lot of help.. I always am afraid I’m either over watering or under watering and that I’m going to kill my plants. These lists will definitely help me out … lol
Oh, also, my tip... I keep a cart with multiple water jugs/pitchers I fill them up every few days and keep it near most of my plants. It helps because I can't really take many of my plants to the sink
This video was very helpful for me! Right from the get-go with "over watering is the frequency of watering, NOT the amount"!! I did not know that. And also the brown with yellow halo was over watering. I have this on my plants but was unsure of which it was.
You sold me on liquidirt 👍and I’ve been using it on all my plants every time I water including succulents and cacti … I really like it a lot. I’m not on any “schedule” so this has taken the guesswork out of any fertilizing for me. You said as long as the plant is growing…so does that mean I should stop using it certain times of the year? Also if you water with LD do also use fertilizer on certain plants even with LD watering? I don’t fertilize that much… I use worm castings and refresh/add new soil occasionally. Thanks for another great video 💚🪴💚
I agree! I like to see my plants say, "I'm thirsty!" If I don't get signs....they might die. But, I working on that. I have a begonia linda dawn and she is begging for more attention!
You cutie! 🥰😁 It was definitely helpful for beginners! I would add to feel the weight of the pot, then you should know if it needs water or not :) at least as an additional indicator
The two plants I bought that were overwatered and had root rot smelled like old garlic. It was disgusting and sad. Also, I have found my finger is more accurate than my water meter unless it's one I can't get my finger into, but I'm also afraid to break the roots. I hate that noise and feeling when I do accidentally. Oh and check soil closer to the (center) root ball, not just the edge.
I think this video was very helpful. the browning leaves with yellow spots was a really helpful tip. Can you tell me how can i tell when its spider mites and not a watering problem if i cant see the bugs
I had some monstera cuttings in a mason jar with water to propagate and I let the roots get too big and they started to rot and it was so sad but I managed to save some little itty bitty roots so I’m hoping those thrive and now I’m extra careful
Love the authenticity of your videos, I also feel like I'm making no sense sometimes lol, so I can relate😂 definitely did learn that I'm probably on the very edge of overwatering, like a hovering soccer mom 🙈
I sent this to my mom, almost all her plants are overwatered, everytime she comes over she wants to water all my plants that need neglect. This but with too much/little light would be something helpful
you dont sound dumb at all. write down a lose outline and all of the notes you want to hit
Shared this with my mom who randomly waters by dumping the last bits of water bottles on plants 😅 she was struggling to keep plants alive for a while, so I think she was underwatering.
No... Chances are she was probably overwatering...
Pick up the pot! I was definitely a chronic under waterer. There is so much stress on over watering being the number one killer of houseplants, I went in the opposite direction. I started seeing signs and mistook it for over watering. So I watered even less! I became a chronic under-waterer and didn't realize it! A big thing that helped me was picking up the pot! A dry pot is so much lighter, I can be confident the plant really needs water. People rarely talk about under watering. Because of that I think a lot of people are chronic under-waterer's without realizing it, and the symptoms from the plant are so similar. Thank you SO much for this video!
I feel like we’ve seen so much of harli recently!! I love it 😁😁
Always love seeing her face!
This is a very helpful video I just want to add if you have a small plant in a large pot it tends to get over watered cause there’s just to much dirt and it holds the moisture longer so be aware of that when repotting 🪴
I've got a plant-check day instead of a watering day. ☺ Every Saturday after breakfast I go grab a coffee and go through the house checking if the plants need water or if there is any visible pests/problems.
The pictures/ details about fungal infections is super helpful! I would also suggest a separate video about succulents/ cacti because the signs are similar but have some important differences too.
Great idea. And different sansevieria ! I feel like some plants , if left too long without water, their roots get dry and don't absorb water. Instead, they rot!
I prefer to use my fingers or just feel the weight of the pot, especially if it's a lightweight plastic pot and not a heavy ceramic one. However, I have the exact moisture meter you featured in this video and I find it incredibly useful in certain scenarios. If the pot is densely overgrown and I can't easily get my finger into the soil or if it's a large deep pot and I need to know the moisture level deeper into the soil than my finger will allow then the moisture meter is great to use! If I'm slacking, most plants will tell me they're thirsty by wilting or drooping too. Great video, great tips!
I would say the same, though I worry that I stress my plants out waiting for them to droop or wrinkle so that I don’t overwater them. I have a few Hoya in leca and honestly I think they’re happiest because I can’t screw it up. I also find the meter helpful for larger pots, otherwise I trust my finger. I’m working on noticing the weight as most of my plants I keep in nursery pots.
@@natalieramsdell3031 I agree, waiting too long for fear of overwatering has stressed some of my plants for sure. I've got more than a couple yellow leaves to show for it! 😄 I figure it's better to lose a leaf here and there to underwatering than rot and destroy the whole plant by overwatering.
I am a definite under waterer and even after 3 years I never realized small new growth could mean they were getting too dry in between watering! Super helpful 😊 also that pale yellow you’re wearing is YOUR COLOR BEBE 🔥
Same here. Most of my plants are underwatered
Jup me too 😅
That little music in the intro brings me so much serotonin🥰
I am the same way! I just pay attention to my babies as I walk around and they tell me when they need a drink 💜 this works for me but not everyone ! Love this video
Harli, this was a great video!!🌱👏🏼🌿Super helpful and made complete sense. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you got this mama, you got this!💗
WE LOVE YOU! keep being you and STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF! You are f*ing amazing. No one would blame you if you need time away for your family! FAMILY FIRST!!!!!
We're talking about this and it is hard to explain but this at least gives you an idea of what to look for and give some really good examples! It's so helpful to be able to see yellow leaves that are floppy and droopy from overwatering are different from crispy yellow leaves that are underwatered. You're awesome!
I’d love a video on how to fix when you have under or over watered!
Especially over watering, and how to fix it before it goes to root rot! (:
I am a heavy overwaterer I have given all my plants root rot at least once in its life. Copper fungicide is the only thing I found that works against it. When I notice the leaves turn black or grey I dig them out pull off every rotted root sprinkle copper on the roots put them in new soil and pull off the black and grey leaves. In 2 days they will be fine. I wish I could say I learned my lesson but I still overwater. But I'm happy I haven't lost any plants bc of it.
Also I know cinnamon is also a mild fungicide so if you spinkle the roots with cinnamon that may work like copper. I think copper is stronger though. I use cinnamon on my seeds I outdoor and indoor garden. Cinnamon stops things like damping off which is caused my the same fungus as root rot.
Your videos are always helpful. I have Hoyas in terracotta pots, small ones, grow in coco chips. Water in sink,add ebsom salts,egg powder, growin green granular fertilizer ( chicken poop). They get indirect light.
Omg, I screeched laughing at “god given moisture meter”.
This was a great video, just like all of yours. Loved it!
I can’t figure out watering so I put all my plants into self watering or semi-hydro. And I oh balance my water. And use liquidirt. 👍🏻
You definitely made sense, and it really IS so situational. People just need to get to know each plant they own, do their homework and learn as they go!! We ALL started out not knowing much, it's all trial and error!!
Feeling the weight of the pots is my go-to, except with my alocasias and ficus ginseng as i need to water them twice a week anyway. Succulents get a schedule because i really don't know if i watered them this june or june of 2018 😆
Great video! I see this could definitely help new plant parents for sure! 💙💙💙 great reminder. I find my plants do best when watered in the shower with the spray head so it cleans the leaves too! Honestly just watching your plants and using your finger for moisture level or feeling the weight of pot is how I was able to determine what they need.
I do the same! And I agree it is so hard to describe i get the same when I get asked about watering plants but you did a great job and explained it better than I ever have. Basically, just observe your plants every day and get to know them on a deep level, it is a trial and error, learn as you go thing. if some plants die during the process buy it again, you will learn from your errors and the new one will be happier.
Thank you! You were right about my plant being over watered, I took it out to let it dry and cut the dead squishy roots off
My go to plant guru 🤗 This video was amazing! I think I’ve overwatered my new baby pothos and she’s only down to a couple leaves with not many roots left. Fingers crossed she will be okay as I let her dry out 🤞🏼
I’m from Japan. I really enjoy watching your videos.They really help me to take care of my plants. Thank you so much.
this was so helpful!! I always have a hard time telling wether I overwater or underwater my plants.Thanks for this video
Yes that was helpful. Don't worry about what your doing so much with your hands your so cute doing it. Keep up the good videos. But your right GG ht each plant will tell you in it own way what it needs. Have a great day!!
Thanks! I am slowly transitioning my plants out of soil. I am really liking leca and pon. I find it helpful to see roots
You always say your videos aren’t helpful! They SO ARE!!! You are seriously my favorite planty UA-camr!! Keep up the good work and quit second guessing yourself because your killin’ it girl! 🪴👍🏻👏🏻💯
I hope your day got better! You did lovely, I thoroughly appreciated the depth you went into to help explain these things! I've gotten confused on how to tell in the past!
This was super helpful! My plants still might die but I’m trying to be better. I have a set check my plants day. I work 12 hour shifts and take classes so my weeks blur together. I walk around sundays just to check if they need water but if I notice someone is dry, I’ll water right then and there.
With your watering and fertilizing advice my indoor garden is thriving. Thankyou Harli🌿
I do have a set watering schedule, but also look at my plants all the time and top up if needed. Because I bottom water, I tend to find when you do the finger test- if the soil feels dry, leave your finger in a little while. This is because it can take a while for the moisture to reach your finger. Clear pots help, as you can physically see the water line in the soil. Pot weight is also helpful. BTW I only have about 50 ish plants, so this is easier for me than for someone with a massive collection. Thanks for the video
I definitely love any video you put out and will watch all and every one. I’d say my favorite style of video from you is more of the vlog style it just feels more personal and like we’re friends hangin out!
Are you reading my mind?! You are so on point with my life rn. Planty vibes are strong!
Also. Great video! I've an old school plant killer. Aka chronic overwaterer. You single handedly saved the lives of my Firesticks and Silvery Ann. So. Ya. Just the video this morning reminded me that I left them sitting in water yesterday 🙃 thank you Harli.
Wish this video was uploaded 4 months ago when I was just getting started, but still super relevant today. Definitely needed this advice.
Love this kind of content! I wouldn’t consider myself a beginner plant parent but these refresher videos are still so helpful 💚
This vid is perfect for me to send to my friend who's new to houseplants, thank you! I've also been struggling to explain all this to her and I've been meaning to send her your way for a while! Thanks again Harli!
I wish I had this video when I started my plant journey
The images you added of each point you added was so so helpful!
I have always wondered about amount of watering versus frequency. You helped clarify that for me, so yes, this video was definitely helpful!
Harli, you are so helpful!!! If I ever have a plant problem, I go to your channel or socials for advice first lol. Your sense of humor, personality & copious amounts of knowledge are all amazing 💚
This is a great video!! I wish I had known some of these tips when I first started keeping houseplants but this will be great for any beginners that stumble onto it :)
Getting a better soil mix and use a schedule to check the soil. Using a water schedule without checking if the soil is dry is the biggest issue for beginners.
Some plants really benefit from set watering days. For example, Tillandsia. They like water 2x per week. I dip them in a bucket of rainwater on Sat. On Wed, I mist them. Every other time I mist, I use a mist Tillandsia fertilizer. I think if you have some sort of schedule you keep better track of fertilizer application. The watering task does include fertilizer application since they are very often done together. Even a time release pellet does nothing until it is wet. But in general, a much better presentation than you gave yourself credit for. Thanks.
Great topic. I was overwatering, in part because I use an app to remind me to water everything (I have too many to check them every day) and it was too simplistic about watering recommendations. Now I am pretty strict about checking first and “snoozing” the watering suggestion on the app when they don’t need it. I use the moisture meter as well as my finger, to give me the confidence to water less. Aerating the soil has helped, too because of the density problem you mentioned. I’ve also had plants that get overwatered as they outgrow their pots - I guess because the extra roots sort of jam up the soil and trap the water.
You're my favorite plant channel. One of my favorite overall. I'm relatively new to your channel but have been bingeing your channel non stop. I didnt even particularly like house plants. Now I'm waiting for my Levoit humidifier to arrive😂😂
The overwatered smell is so real. I bought a thaumatophyllum from Dillion’s and it was doing fine at first but after a week my entire plant room smelled like sour-ish dirt. I checked the plant and bottom leaves were brown and mushy. Turns out the plant was stuck inside two different gallon nursery pots so it wasn’t able to drain and was just sitting in stale water 🥲
This is by far the most helpful video I’ve watched! Thank you!!
As an overwaterer, i really felt seen when you brought up the smell of a rotting plant 🤣🤣 i literally said “oh yeah,” out loud😮💨😮💨
I definitely tend to underwater, a habit I picked up because I was so afraid of overwatering. I find I get the same symptoms of underwatering if my plant is root-bound. Especially with my rhaphidophora tetrasperma and my golden pothos (or basically anything that grows roots prolifically).
This is super helpful! I had a heck of a time telling the difference when I started with house plants.
I’ve found that my moisture meter doesn’t work super well with chunky substrates so I tend to just use my finger or go by what the plant looks like along with the weight of the pot!
I loved this video! It was good information. A select few of my plants are showing these signs and it will help me out. I love seeing these kinds of videos.
Love your videos! I just got really into plants. I have currently 13 days plants. You should do a video on A BASIC 101 on what to do in terms of repotting, type of soil you should use, etc
I put teabags on my watering jug and put the used teabags in the soil as pest deterrent it adds acids and vitamins and minerals to the soil.
I never comment on UA-cam but I had to comment because you remind me so much of myself lol
I feel like nothing I say ever makes sense but it’s actually SO HELPFUL! Grateful you made this video!
Your video was super helpful for me! Thank uou for going into the detail that you did, it really helped with having things make more sense!
I found that my moisture meter wasn't super accurate, and then just stopped working altogether. Now, if I'm not sure, I use a wooden kebab stick to see if the soil is damp at the bottom of the pot. I leave it for an hour or so to let it absorb any moisture in the pot. Works a treat with my chunky soil. Then I just rinse the stick and compost it!
And just to add, this video makes perfect sense!!
It was helpful. According to your picture of the plant with white fungus on the soil, that is on some of mine. Need to repot I guess 😢 and water from bottom. Thanks.
Fungi are unfortunately very misunderstood. They can be very beneficial by building symbiotic relationship with the plants, supplying them with nutrients in return for sugars. Check out mycorrhizal fungi for houseplants!
Thank you for this video! 🙏 I found out when I asked for help in a Facebook group that I've been over watering some of my plants. And from this video now I think most of them are overwatered 🙈
Haha so true, it’s difficult to put into words how to know when your plant needs water…the signs can be confusing and hard to describe. I think you did great though! This video will be super helpful!
Thank you for doing this video. It is a good help specially for new plant parents
I like to use the weight of the plant but I have a lot of vintage pots which are heavy compared to the plastic nursery pots, thus, a moisture meter is a life saver for my plants 🪴!
Great tips! I learned them in a hard way by killing some of my favorite plants! 🌱
I am definitely having signs of under watering! I have under watered so much that leaves closest to the roots r completely yellow but still hard and have structure. But my pothos and my peps r definitely the two species I have the most issues with under watering ... I am so worried bout over watering that I under water far far to much!! Summer time I have a great sweet spot, but come winter, I worry more and definitely under water badly! Lol
You’re good! If anything, you’re keeping it real which I appreciate:)
I feel ya. I'm nearly 40 and some days can't string a sentence together 🤷♀️ my brain is telling my mouth that it's letting me down 🤣 your video made sense and was super informative ❤
Very helpful video! This is a topic we all struggle with at some point as we are learning how to care for our plants. Please do a video on caring for bacterial / fungal infections. I have struggled with brown spot and lost a bunch of plants. Also helpful to address would be ways to prevent brown spot other than watering less. Love your videos. :-)
I found this very helpful! I have recently been trying to figure out what is going on with some of my plants and this answered a lot of questions for me!
Hope all is great with you and your lovely family and plants! May I say I miss seeing you a little less planned and natural in your home-- but totally understand as you all preparing for new baby and a growing toddler! So loved this video!
I found it very informative Harli. I'm a newbie so find these type of video great!
Re: you saying "this video is pointless" - it's just because it's "obvious" to you! For those of us with no or little experience this is helpful. I love how real you are though! I relate so much haha
I think I'm more on the underwatering side because I'm so afraid of overwatering haha! I usually judge if a plants needs water by feeling the soil and lifting the pot to feel the weight. Thank you for showing the picture of the fungal ifnection I think I need to look into that... My monstera adansonii has some of those spots 😅
I think this is the best over and underwater video I've seen ❤️
A lot of help.. I always am afraid I’m either over watering or under watering and that I’m going to kill my plants. These lists will definitely help me out … lol
A video about watering a plant that is homed in a pot without drainage would be amazing!
Oh, also, my tip... I keep a cart with multiple water jugs/pitchers I fill them up every few days and keep it near most of my plants. It helps because I can't really take many of my plants to the sink
This video was very helpful for me! Right from the get-go with "over watering is the frequency of watering, NOT the amount"!! I did not know that. And also the brown with yellow halo was over watering. I have this on my plants but was unsure of which it was.
Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your methods.
This was definitely helpful. I learned so much from this video. Please keep advising us.
This was a great video as the advice was point on. I think a lot of people learn new symptoms to look for.
Good video and Totally makes sense! Water as needed 😅
Pictures of signs were v helpful. Thanks Harli
You sold me on liquidirt 👍and I’ve been using it on all my plants every time I water including succulents and cacti … I really like it a lot. I’m not on any “schedule” so this has taken the guesswork out of any fertilizing for me. You said as long as the plant is growing…so does that mean I should stop using it certain times of the year? Also if you water with LD do also use fertilizer on certain plants even with LD watering? I don’t fertilize that much… I use worm castings and refresh/add new soil occasionally. Thanks for another great video 💚🪴💚
I agree! I like to see my plants say, "I'm thirsty!" If I don't get signs....they might die. But, I working on that. I have a begonia linda dawn and she is begging for more attention!
Exactly the kind of content I need!!!! Thanks
I love my very basic moisture meter.
I use the meter a lot, but the finger test works to if smaller planters. LOL I understood everything you said. thank you.
You cutie! 🥰😁 It was definitely helpful for beginners! I would add to feel the weight of the pot, then you should know if it needs water or not :) at least as an additional indicator
Loved this video! I needed this. Thank you 😊
I love your videos and always find your advice helpful! Thanks for making them! ❤️❤️
The two plants I bought that were overwatered and had root rot smelled like old garlic. It was disgusting and sad.
Also, I have found my finger is more accurate than my water meter unless it's one I can't get my finger into, but I'm also afraid to break the roots. I hate that noise and feeling when I do accidentally. Oh and check soil closer to the (center) root ball, not just the edge.
I think this video was very helpful. the browning leaves with yellow spots was a really helpful tip. Can you tell me how can i tell when its spider mites and not a watering problem if i cant see the bugs
I had some monstera cuttings in a mason jar with water to propagate and I let the roots get too big and they started to rot and it was so sad but I managed to save some little itty bitty roots so I’m hoping those thrive and now I’m extra careful
Love the authenticity of your videos, I also feel like I'm making no sense sometimes lol, so I can relate😂 definitely did learn that I'm probably on the very edge of overwatering, like a hovering soccer mom 🙈
I write down when I water my family “families” Sansevieria, hoya, Pothos. That way I know the last time they were watered.
I'm trying to keep a log as well for when I water my plants....
It really helps me with my succulents & Cacti
This is extremely helpful. Thanks!
I sent this to my mom, almost all her plants are overwatered, everytime she comes over she wants to water all my plants that need neglect.
This but with too much/little light would be something helpful
So many good tips in this video! Thank you so much!! 👌🌿🥰💚