Yes, please more aquariums! As an aquascaper hobbyist, would love to see one of my favorite creators lean into aquariums more. Some aquatic plants are really pretty and when they grow out of the tank, they also flower.
@@MarkHaxify Not a lot of people know it but they do especially when they are being taken care of properly! One famous one is bacopa which is a low maintenance aquarium plant that when it extends out the surface of the water will bud pink flowers.
Catification tip! If you don't want the kitty to sit on plant/that spot, you need to give a 'yes' in addition to the 'no'. For example, the 'no' might be placing rocks/making it a less desire-able spot. But the 'yes' in addition is recognizing that your cat likes to sit in the sun and watch 'cat tv'. You can say 'yes' by placing a cat bed/seat in that area. And/or, maybe a grass bed. This reinforces the 'don't do this', 'do this instead'. It provides an alternate that you like. Just a suggestion. :)
Calmness and peacefulness describe every video you make, and I love it. Keep up the great content; it is very inspiring, and hopefully, one day, when my channel grows, I will buy as many plants as you. 😂
I really appreciate it! Im honestly surprised u say that bc I’m always hesitant to show this area. I feel like it’s messy and unfinished but you’ve made me look at it differently
@@benjiplant I totally get that! I have a few spots in my home that I've had a hard time getting to really settle into place. It's been really cool as a viewer to watch the evolution of this zone in your home. I think what I'm loving so much here is that the transitional nature of the shelf right now feels deliberate in a way to my eye in this video. It's styled in such a way that the growth and change and incorporation of some displayed tools and elements feels like a beautifully curated "workbench" display in a way. But as always, keep tinkering as you are inspired to do so! There's magic in every rendition
My favorite plant of the video was definitely your compost-revived ficus elastica. Not only was it almost composted, but it bounced back beautifully, was sculpted to near perfection, and then graced with an heirloom pot and a sensible top dressing. I have a few plants like these - where you decide to chuck them, then decide against it, and suddenly they bounce back better than ever before. And you find yourself falling in love with them!
I love your cissus (21:20). It was popular in Poland in 70s and 80s. My grandparents had a massive cissus in their living room. They eventually gave it to my aunt, she cut it, repotted it and it's been growing ever since. She gave me a few cuttings of it and I've fallen in love with this plant. Thank you Benji for uploading this video on Sunday. It gave me some peace of mind before a tough week ahead of me. 🪴☀️
You’re such a great curator of your plant collection! And I audibly gasped at the money tree because of the beautiful vignette you’ve created! Can’t wait for a tutorial on the bend and snap of plants!
She needs her own bed in the sun! She’s possibly a chair level cat so I’d make it about as high as a chair, unless elsewhere you’ve noticed she prefers to be up high or in the floor. Kitties need a specific spot everywhere people spend time, so they can feel like they’re a part of the family, and most cats need a window bed and a shade bed in every room, as well as a place to sorta hide where no one can bug them. Aldo for the sake of your furniture, put different types of scratchers near every nap spot bc cats like to scratch and stretch after napping. Keep water separate from food and give her 2 litter box options, making sure litter isn’t near the food or water and that will preemptively handle most behavioral issues people see with cats. After you replace her hang out spot by the window (she _may_ be using the soil to keep cool, although cats tend to prefer temps a few degrees warmer than humans) then you can try pine cones on the plant soil or if you’re desperate, aluminum foil. Just be sure not to swoop in and remove her favorite spots as she’s acclimating to her new home. Cats respond much better if given a more attractive alternative option first.
A little cat tip! Begin asap with training Winnie to go outside/on the balcony with harness/leash if that is what you plan on doing, better when they are young :). And thank you for the video, beautiful tour!
Beautiful plants and decor. Enjoyed the update. Winnie is so adorable. She could use a cat tree or some cat shelving in a sunny area that she knows is hers. Cats love that, and it keeps them out of SOME of the mischief. Lol
We trained out two cats (boy and girl litter mates) on the harness and leash. It worked really well. Now they can sit outside on the porch with me all day. They may chase a bird or a squirrel but they come back when I call them. You really do want them to be familiar with your yard just in case they ever get out by accident!❤
If you're trying to dissuade winne from digging and sleeping in the plant pots... give her one (or two) all her own. Pot, soil, top dressing. Then temporarily (or more) put jagged stones in the pots with the plants. Just the ones she has access to. There are also enzymes that can be purchased to spray on areas you don't want her to get into .You could place a winne pot in the sunny corner. Then put another one in a shady corner. Maybe under something. Cats love caves. They also love heights. Look up cats and wall platforms.
on my 3rd year of the hobby and im glad your vision has poured into me, downsizing and really styling and focusing on the plants that make me happier. love the content as always.
The only thing that has worked for me to keep my cat out of my plant pots is a layer of lava rocks on top of the soil. They're lighter and larger than gravel or pebbles so they don't weigh the soil down as much and they're also unlikely to be used as a litter box which is a risk with gravel or sand!
Calm and inspiring plant vid as usual; so beautiful to see your months long pieces come to fruition with the bent ficus and kokedama. The little plant tool vignette at 21:30 literally made my jaw drop! Your thoughtful and intentional eye continues to amaze me. So grateful for your presence on here.
100% agree with the comment about giving a yes in addition to a no. I personally wouldn't allow my cat in the plant pots -- you might need to use something like Ssscat in the pot, but I would honestly first try simply placing a cat tree with a bed next to the plant and when she goes in the pot say no and put her on the cat tree/bed.
Hi Benji!!👋🏾 I love gardening and plants in general! I just want to say I've enjoyed your calm, peaceful, grounding and insightful videos for sometime. My favorite time to watch is early morning on a rainy day with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️ 🕊 🪴 😊
I really love how you made the Ficus curl around. I can’t wait to see how you did it. I have a giant Ficus that I brought from Boston to Florida 28 yrs. Ago . It was a house plant and I put it outside and now it’s more of a tree.❤ thank you for sharing.
Thanks for always posting amazing plant content Benji! I first got into plants 3 years ago thanks to you -- and can't imagine life without being surrounded by them now! They just add so much life and character to a space, and I love your curations!
Love what you've done with the fireplace area! The shelves, lighting and your creative displays like the plant tools gallery wall really brought the area to life. My favorite plant was the cissus.
I love how your ficus looks with the bends in it. Very nice in that tall pot with the curtain behind it. Everything in your home is pleasing to the eye!
Yes please do a tutorial! I’m sure everyone would love it. Plus will you please let me know where you get the glass terrarium where you hang the kokeadma from the top of the inside . Thank you . We love your channel ❤
The ‘Land of the Staghorns’ is wild and very beautiful. As someone ‘crazy for traditional bonsai - you can add wire to vining and flowering plants. Thank you for this vid…
I enjoy seeing your plants. The ficus elastica with the bends is inspiring! Ive had several in the past & decided I was done growing those until now. I never thought to bend the stems 😮
I've never seen staghorn ferns like the ones you showed today! Seeing them looking so alien and sculptural on your mounts - now I want to try growing one 💚
Love ALL your plants and yes, made it to the end. A suggestion for giving Winnie some outdoor time without the leash: I adapted a cheap (thrown out on the kerb and rescued) greenhouse made from metal tubing and shade cloth. I ditched the cover and attached the frame to the balcony window (or door in your case) with zip ties then covered it with chicken wire, rigging a door that opened onto the balcony for people but not the cat. It was light enough to move to one side if I didn't want it in the way, but quickly able to be attached in place to the door frame or window and made immovable for the cat using the zip ties or a few elastic hook straps (occistraps here). The cat could lie on the balcony in the sun, or climb onto a shelf and see the local wildlife, but couldn't climb out or get to the birds. She could come back inside when it was too hot.
the plants update videos are always so nice to see! i love and appreciate the before and after/current comparisons. fyi (in case you didn’t know) grapes are dangerous for cats and dogs to eat!
Yes, please more aquariums! As an aquascaper hobbyist, would love to see one of my favorite creators lean into aquariums more. Some aquatic plants are really pretty and when they grow out of the tank, they also flower.
i second this and from what i've seen benji's aquariums are so beautiful! he should do more Walstad method tanks!
I didnt know they also flower! Wow til
@@MarkHaxify Not a lot of people know it but they do especially when they are being taken care of properly! One famous one is bacopa which is a low maintenance aquarium plant that when it extends out the surface of the water will bud pink flowers.
I’ve just gotten into aquariums in the last year so I’d love to see Benji’s take on one of
He used to make some videos about aquariums!:)
Catification tip! If you don't want the kitty to sit on plant/that spot, you need to give a 'yes' in addition to the 'no'. For example, the 'no' might be placing rocks/making it a less desire-able spot. But the 'yes' in addition is recognizing that your cat likes to sit in the sun and watch 'cat tv'. You can say 'yes' by placing a cat bed/seat in that area. And/or, maybe a grass bed. This reinforces the 'don't do this', 'do this instead'. It provides an alternate that you like. Just a suggestion. :)
I adore how refined your plant hobby has become over the years. You definitely have a keen eye.
winnie in the pots is the cutest thing ever. I'm glad you found a solution so she isn't making a total mess haha
Calmness and peacefulness describe every video you make, and I love it. Keep up the great content; it is very inspiring, and hopefully, one day, when my channel grows, I will buy as many plants as you. 😂
I love that too 😢
That plant shelf styling at 21:20 is so inspiring! Love all of the vignettes that you create, but that one in particular is sooo good
I am absolutely gagged!
I really appreciate it! Im honestly surprised u say that bc I’m always hesitant to show this area. I feel like it’s messy and unfinished but you’ve made me look at it differently
@@benjiplant I totally get that! I have a few spots in my home that I've had a hard time getting to really settle into place. It's been really cool as a viewer to watch the evolution of this zone in your home. I think what I'm loving so much here is that the transitional nature of the shelf right now feels deliberate in a way to my eye in this video. It's styled in such a way that the growth and change and incorporation of some displayed tools and elements feels like a beautifully curated "workbench" display in a way. But as always, keep tinkering as you are inspired to do so! There's magic in every rendition
thank you for existing benjamin xx
That ficus in the pot from Vietnam looks like art. Please do more videos about your plants! I also miss the aroids.
I'm fascinated with the plant that grows only two leaves in its lifetime. Aquarium, kokedama balls, and anything about moss tutorials.
Yes, the welvichia mirablis is so good!
My favorite plant of the video was definitely your compost-revived ficus elastica. Not only was it almost composted, but it bounced back beautifully, was sculpted to near perfection, and then graced with an heirloom pot and a sensible top dressing. I have a few plants like these - where you decide to chuck them, then decide against it, and suddenly they bounce back better than ever before. And you find yourself falling in love with them!
I love your cissus (21:20). It was popular in Poland in 70s and 80s. My grandparents had a massive cissus in their living room. They eventually gave it to my aunt, she cut it, repotted it and it's been growing ever since. She gave me a few cuttings of it and I've fallen in love with this plant.
Thank you Benji for uploading this video on Sunday. It gave me some peace of mind before a tough week ahead of me. 🪴☀️
Winnie is the cutest thing. As someone who has two kitties, I wish they would do this 😭😭😭
Instead they pull out all the dirt and kill the plants 😭
the plant shelf is..breath-taking
You’re such a great curator of your plant collection! And I audibly gasped at the money tree because of the beautiful vignette you’ve created! Can’t wait for a tutorial on the bend and snap of plants!
She needs her own bed in the sun! She’s possibly a chair level cat so I’d make it about as high as a chair, unless elsewhere you’ve noticed she prefers to be up high or in the floor. Kitties need a specific spot everywhere people spend time, so they can feel like they’re a part of the family, and most cats need a window bed and a shade bed in every room, as well as a place to sorta hide where no one can bug them. Aldo for the sake of your furniture, put different types of scratchers near every nap spot bc cats like to scratch and stretch after napping.
Keep water separate from food and give her 2 litter box options, making sure litter isn’t near the food or water and that will preemptively handle most behavioral issues people see with cats.
After you replace her hang out spot by the window (she _may_ be using the soil to keep cool, although cats tend to prefer temps a few degrees warmer than humans) then you can try pine cones on the plant soil or if you’re desperate, aluminum foil. Just be sure not to swoop in and remove her favorite spots as she’s acclimating to her new home. Cats respond much better if given a more attractive alternative option first.
Love how your indoor plants are potted simply yet artfully appealing to the eyes.
I absolutely love the simplicity of the bent ficus. It’s such a beautiful silhouette.
A little cat tip! Begin asap with training Winnie to go outside/on the balcony with harness/leash if that is what you plan on doing, better when they are young :). And thank you for the video, beautiful tour!
Your Staghorn ferns are so beautiful… goals!
Agree with some comments. Thank you Benji for simply existing. You bring so much calmness and joy! Thank you!
Beautiful plants and decor. Enjoyed the update. Winnie is so adorable. She could use a cat tree or some cat shelving in a sunny area that she knows is hers. Cats love that, and it keeps them out of SOME of the mischief. Lol
We trained out two cats (boy and girl litter mates) on the harness and leash. It worked really well. Now they can sit outside on the porch with me all day. They may chase a bird or a squirrel but they come back when I call them. You really do want them to be familiar with your yard just in case they ever get out by accident!❤
If you're trying to dissuade winne from digging and sleeping in the plant pots... give her one (or two) all her own. Pot, soil, top dressing. Then temporarily (or more) put jagged stones in the pots with the plants. Just the ones she has access to. There are also enzymes that can be purchased to spray on areas you don't want her to get into
.You could place a winne pot in the sunny corner. Then put another one in a shady corner. Maybe under something. Cats love caves. They also love heights. Look up cats and wall platforms.
Benji’s life just looks so cozy, like straight out of a fairytail book 💙
on my 3rd year of the hobby and im glad your vision has poured into me, downsizing and really styling and focusing on the plants that make me happier. love the content as always.
I love the wide variety of plants you have, you always find something new and unique and I love when you show them off!
i always love these updates, especially when it's been a little while. guaranteed cozy ❤
The only thing that has worked for me to keep my cat out of my plant pots is a layer of lava rocks on top of the soil. They're lighter and larger than gravel or pebbles so they don't weigh the soil down as much and they're also unlikely to be used as a litter box which is a risk with gravel or sand!
Your Song of India is chefs kiss. Perfect statement plant/piece for your space!
My favourite plant was the ficus that didn’t want to die 😂 I love that you decided to keep her because look, she’s beautiful 😍
24:05 perfect plant mustache moment
Calm and inspiring plant vid as usual; so beautiful to see your months long pieces come to fruition with the bent ficus and kokedama. The little plant tool vignette at 21:30 literally made my jaw drop! Your thoughtful and intentional eye continues to amaze me. So grateful for your presence on here.
Wow, the white book shelf looks very good. I know you were struggling with decorating that, but you nailed it.
awesome video beni! i love how you mentioned poaching such a major problem in the houseplant trade :(
Hello Benji, I was surprised by your Lecanopteris luzonensis. Never seen that type before. Thank you for this peaceful time.
100% agree with the comment about giving a yes in addition to a no. I personally wouldn't allow my cat in the plant pots -- you might need to use something like Ssscat in the pot, but I would honestly first try simply placing a cat tree with a bed next to the plant and when she goes in the pot say no and put her on the cat tree/bed.
omg winnie in the plants is SOOOOOOOO cute
Never heard of kokedama. Beautiful.
It’s so nice to wake up on my birthday to see that Benji Posted💚really made my day
Happy Birthday internet person 🎂
@@maunarose thank you!
So many of your plants are quite frankly amazing! My favorite plants are shared or your stag horn ferns.
Hi Benji!!👋🏾
I love gardening and plants in general! I just want to say I've enjoyed your calm, peaceful, grounding and insightful videos for sometime. My favorite time to watch is early morning on a rainy day with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️ 🕊 🪴 😊
staghorn ferns are always my favourites of yours
I really love how you made the Ficus curl around. I can’t wait to see how you did it. I have a giant Ficus that I brought from Boston to Florida 28 yrs. Ago . It was a house plant and I put it outside and now it’s more of a tree.❤ thank you for sharing.
I love both of the moss balls with plants integrated in them. Looks amazing!
love your bent ficus so much!! the flower shape it takes on towards the top is so beautiful, good job on your progress with it☺️🎉
The bent ficus is so lovely. Great job. He looks quite happy.
Winnie is such a beautiful, playful cat!! She is so lovely😇
The bent ficus are inspiring 🌿
You can spray paint and clear coat your ceramic pots after sanding.
Looking forward to the kokedama video! I’m so sorry about your dioscorea elephantipes. RIP ❤️🩹
All of your plants are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I really like the one in the DOOA glass...normally i see succulent type plants in ceramic pots but this is very different and nice 🌟🌟🌱
Thanks for always posting amazing plant content Benji! I first got into plants 3 years ago thanks to you -- and can't imagine life without being surrounded by them now! They just add so much life and character to a space, and I love your curations!
19:47 🪴 Beautiful! 🪴
Love what you've done with the fireplace area! The shelves, lighting and your creative displays like the plant tools gallery wall really brought the area to life. My favorite plant was the cissus.
the platyceriums are sooooo beautiful! pls make an updated care video because mine are struggling so much 😭
I love how your ficus looks with the bends in it. Very nice in that tall pot with the curtain behind it. Everything in your home is pleasing to the eye!
The plant I liked the best was the bent Ficus!🥰🥰
Your miniature landscaping work is really nice.
the gallery wall, and all the plants
nice plants
I think your cat is going to poop in your plant because of the rocks😮. I hope not but ...
@@lorraineyanez4301 I don’t have a cat
@natpound 🤣 sorry I didn't even notice where I put my comment to. Well, good, no cat poop in your plant.
@@lorraineyanez4301 🤪✌🏼
20:03 Winnie: More gravel for me? You shouldn't have!😅
That cubbie with the fans and tool looks absolutely beautiful!
my favorite plant you showed was the ant fern - cool and weird and beautiful all at once
Omg ficus curve looks so good
3:00 How heavenly your home is!!
I just like watching you talking about plants and life. Calming and soothing. Love youuusssss
This video was amazing I don’t know I just live this kind of « updates » just talking about plants and sharing it feels the best benji
I feel like we never really get to see the other bookshelf and I’m so happy you showed it close up! It’s looking so great ❤
I loved all your plants shown today but I’m going to give it a shot on my plant that you strung to get that s curve! That’s a great idea
Oh yeah! I adore the Welwitschia Mirabilis😍 Such a unique plant👌...
❤❤❤ your work ! Simply beautiful ! I believe its the ficus tree ( ❤❤❤ the reshaping of it )
Excited for the bent ficus tutorial!!!
I love what you did with your ficus!🌱💚
Yes please do a tutorial! I’m sure everyone would love it. Plus will you please let me know where you get the glass terrarium where you hang the kokeadma from the top of the inside . Thank you . We love your channel ❤
I got that terrarium a long time ago from a place in LA called moskatel. Just look up glass cloche with wood base and you should find some online!
@@benjiplant thank you
The ‘Land of the Staghorns’ is wild and very beautiful. As someone ‘crazy for traditional bonsai - you can add wire to vining and flowering plants. Thank you for this vid…
Very beautiful home and offcourse your plants too.❤❤❤
Your mounted ferns are looking so good! I didn't realize you had that many
Beautiful plants! I love your videos, they give me a lot of peace. 🌱🌱🌱🌿🌿🌿🌵🌵💚💚💚💚
Yes! Please make a video on bent ficus trees and Kokedama. More information on caring for moss wouldn't go a miss either ;) TY!!
I enjoy seeing your plants. The ficus elastica with the bends is inspiring! Ive had several in the past & decided I was done growing those until now. I never thought to bend the stems 😮
My fav was the moss ball in the lil aquarium container in living room
I love these videos! They're my favourite of yours. My favourite plant you have is always the money tree it's so beautiful and happy!😍
Love the plant updates! Get Winnie started on harness training ASAP… just start wit harness in the house for 5 minutes then work up on time.❤
I've never seen staghorn ferns like the ones you showed today! Seeing them looking so alien and sculptural on your mounts - now I want to try growing one 💚
I love your house especially all those fabulous windows
Love ALL your plants and yes, made it to the end. A suggestion for giving Winnie some outdoor time without the leash: I adapted a cheap (thrown out on the kerb and rescued) greenhouse made from metal tubing and shade cloth. I ditched the cover and attached the frame to the balcony window (or door in your case) with zip ties then covered it with chicken wire, rigging a door that opened onto the balcony for people but not the cat. It was light enough to move to one side if I didn't want it in the way, but quickly able to be attached in place to the door frame or window and made immovable for the cat using the zip ties or a few elastic hook straps (occistraps here). The cat could lie on the balcony in the sun, or climb onto a shelf and see the local wildlife, but couldn't climb out or get to the birds. She could come back inside when it was too hot.
So nice to see you again! Ur videos are therapeutic ❤
Omg, this is so calming ❤ I’m not even interested in plants, but I can’t stop watching your videos 🌱
The ant fern was my favourite today 😍
You are a true plant artist. Love this video, and welcome home!
I’m inspired by the bent ficus trees!! Def gonna try it!!
💕🤩🌱
Always love your content, brings me so much joy. I'm a huge fern lover, never seen the Lecanopteris Luzones , Ant fern. Amazing. Thank you.
love all your content, but the plants are what got me here in the first place so I'm always extra happy when you do those :) thanks benji!
Your Stags are amazing.
The S curve on the Ficus is very cool!
Love the bendy Ficus! Adds to to to-do list ✔️💚
Just found your channel and I love it all your plants, style and voice which is so calming 💚
The kokedamas are so beautiful, a tutorial for them would be great. Also those staghorn ferns are amazing!
the plants update videos are always so nice to see! i love and appreciate the before and after/current comparisons. fyi (in case you didn’t know) grapes are dangerous for cats and dogs to eat!
also i think my fav plants from the vid might be your ss foong and the mirabilis! 🌱
My favorite plant is Welwitschia mirabilis, it's so elegant.