THANK YOU SO MUCH! I thought I was over watering my plant and I started noticing it was getting droopy and today in this 97° weather it feel down and I thought it died but this video helped me and its doing so much better
Thanks Sue. Well, it's either a long soak or a series of shorter waterings. It takes a while for the potting soil to let the moisture in after being dry.
Thanks Jason, you're really good at explaining in detail. I just rescued a couple plants. The sale rack with your instructions is a great way to keep a nice garden on a budget!
I had an African Lilly that I neglected badly & the leaves had collapsed & were draped down the sides of the pot. I drenched it with water and it was like some sort of comic, the way it sprang back to life - I wish I’d videoed it!
Thank you so much for a beautiful very interesting video I had a carnation plant in a pot one time and it was wilted and u didn't know what to do but I will watch your video and remember the interesting points next time keep we'll stay safe happy and healthy
I bought some begonias from a markdown rack for 5 bucks regular 19.99 and I'm on my second year. In fact I rarely buy new because I knew all those nice little tricks.
Great video. Good examples of recovery, I’m hoping the Hosta I got from a client who wanted them gone recover this well from an early summer dig up and splitting.
Thank you so much for this video, very helpful. I live in the Netherlands and it is awful to see how the local supermarkets sometimes treat their plants. Last summer we had a tiny heat wave and the supermarket was selling DEAD annuals outside for 1.50 each. They were in tiny plastic containers, in the hot sun and had received no water. When I went back a week later they were still there, still for sale 🤦♀️
Great Advice Jason...Perhaps a discussion on when a plant is telling you it's time to repot into a larger container? In the nursery, if I know I'm watering consistently, I find the plant is telling me about needing more room for it's roots.
I want to say thank you so very much. My wife and I are first time gardeners. And we planted tomatoes and peppers in pots for this year until we learn how to do an actual garden. Well the pepper plants were wilting really bad and we watched this video and was able to revive them both. Thank you so much for your advice
You can find all sorts of plants, also perennial ones, in containers behind super markets (a lot of orchids, roses etc, which they cannot sell as soon as the are not in bloom any more) and graveyards (small pot roses which grow perfectly well in the garden, hydrangea etc). And if communities are redoing parks and flower beds, you can also get plants (and cuttings!) for free or otherwise they will end up in landfills or as compost. In fact, I know one particular landfill where a local flower shop disposes of its wasted plants - last year I brought home over 30 different David Austen scented roses, over 20 of which survived, bloomed this year and made me and my friends happy for free. (sorry, Jason! ;)
Nice to see you again Jason! Thanks for the tip! I would have just tried to water it to death! Other than pruning the dead leaves would you ever cut things back hard in a case like this? Or would it make things worse?
Great advice once again. I have fried plants bc I am always busy buying or planting and so some get to sit in the heat. When I watered it would go right through and I would think that they were ok, until I planted and then oh no! Thanks
Awesome thanks, I bought a strawberry 🍓🍓 plant and a mint plant ☘️put them outside they were watered, soil soaked day 1 on day 2-3 they were wilted 🥀or was it frost? Maybe is still to cold at night in new York (upstate) but the mint one kind of looks curled up into itself so I don't think it'll come back 😔the strawberry one isn't as bad
I watched a vid where a scientist from U or Iowa extension service was talking about B1. He said B1 was invented 1940's & had a strong active ingredient (I forget which) in the 1970's the EPA banned that active ingredient so the makers of B1 have kept making B1 without this active ingredient & this scientist said without it, B1 is mostly useless. He recommended to stop using Bi and find another plant started product but did not suggest one. I have used Miracle Grow Plant Starter ever since. !
Thanks for sharing that info. There's a lot of hot air about the benefits of B1, but the companies (some in business for decades) don't offer any evidence. So long as customers are willing to buy it based on a story and a feeling, why bother with facts?
Hi glad to see you again! I have a question about cuttings, how do cuttings absorb water? Do you need to cut it at an angle for more surface area? Do they need sunlight? My cuttings of hibiscus were ok for around 5 days, but then some of them had yellow leaves and eventually wilted. Do I have to water them more? Also one more thing, about impatiens cuttings placed in water to root, some developed mushy stems and some impatiens cuttings put directly in soil bent at the base and had mushy stems also. What do you think happened?
hibiscus cuttings almost always lose their leaves. As long as the stems are green and puffy, leave them to root - once they have rooted, the leaves will come back.
@@peterkoller3761 thank you very much! How about impatiens cuttings? Can't seem to understand why some cuttings turn mushy even in water or in soil. That only happens to the part that's in the soil or the part that's dipped in water. And also my impatiens plants before were blooming profusely but some wilted if you pull on the plant you'll only get the stems, the roots seem to have disappeared.
@@raymundsantos2324 try this method 👉ua-cam.com/video/qzF7c7vSPH8/v-deo.html (Sorry jason for the link, I'm just helping him) * Video is in Hindi Language but you will understand totally by looking at demonstration Good luck with hibiscus 👍
Can this work for plants that were left out in the cold? I just got a dieffennachia from walmart, poor plants they never take care of them. So for $1.75 I got one, hoping I can bring it back.
It wouldn't necessarily soak the plant - they don't like a soggy soil. Just work to provide its preferred conditions: medium or filtered light, around 70F (21C) temp. Don't overfertilize to try to help it out. Wait a bit to see how it's coming back, and then lightly fertilize every few weeks.
My plant's leaves became droopy and the flowers dried up. I thought I had overwatered it so I checked the roots but they were okay. I tried to soak it in water but it still didn't recover... Idk what to do T.T
That's a puzzler - if it's not an issue of watering, I'd normally say to have a good look at the roots. You've already done that, though, so unless you notice rot or damage at the crown, I'm not sure what's causing your plant's problem.
I am brand new gardener, i transplant rose to my backyard but bummer me i did this at the mid summer with blaring/hot summer (i am in NC zone 7b)… my plants have transplant shock and wilted. What should i help them?
I had this experience, ordered four clematis. By the time my order arrived from Canadian Post, due to the over load of orders they arrived close to dead. Hopefully with any luck the roots themselves will survive, they were planted July 1st, three have small signs of growth and one with nothing yet. The supplier reimburse me the cost, but I was so looking forward to these clematis.😢
I have Dianthus plant. Recently I noticed it's leaves wilting. I felt it was because of some underwatering, and also perhaps less sunlight because I had shifted to less sunny area for 2-3 days due to some issue on my plant stand. But now after watering as well, soil is wet, yet it's leaves are in wilted state, though there are few flowers on as earlier. Any clue what is wrong, is it rather due to over watering or lack of sunlight a few days back? Please suggest.
It probably wouldn't have anything to do with a lack of sunlight - that just doesn't show up as wilting. Overwatering can cause root rot, and that would eventually cause wilting that can't be solved by more water.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Ok. I should pause watering and let soil dry out, which I have already begun. Also placed in usual sunlight to help drying faster. Since today it seems some leaves, esp. lower are kind of regaining form. I think it will take 1-2 days more to see hopefully good results.
Feel so bad I was basically drowning my chrysanthemum. I was doing yard work so I planted her in what I thoughts was a planter, but it did not have irrigation. So she was completely drowning. (So much water that the the soil turned muddy.) She's replanted back into the ground I just hope she'll recover!
Hi!! This video honestly saved about 30 plants of mine! You’re a plant hero, a question remains, how do I prevent this from happening? Better potting soil? More water? Different water technique? Thank you so much!!
Not sure if you're still monitoring questions on old videos. If so, this Texas gardener has one. I have noticed that there are some plants that bounce back even from a horrible wilt, but there are some that look great (or at least good) right up to the moment they died from lack of water, and they don't come back (junipers, for example). Are there certain plant families that won't revive, or that don't give clues they are in trouble? I'll steer clear if them!!Thank you
You bet - and your example of the juniper is a good example - where the signs of distress aren't as obvious because you won't see drooping. Despite being relatively drought tolerant when established in the landscape, lavender is another one that people often miss the early signs (greyish/loss of gloss in the foliage). And I think that's the trick: if you know the plant well and are fairly observant, you'll find there's usually some sort of warning. With ligularia and leucanthemum, it'll be dramatic. Other plants can be far more subtle.
You saved my plant! 🪴 I went out of town for a week and my peace lily was so wilted 🥀 I thought it was dead. It made improvements in hours!!! Thanks for sharing this video!
Except for my vegetable about 90% of the plants were purchased from Lowe’s “dead plant” rack. I revived them exactly like you did in your video🥕🥬
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I thought I was over watering my plant and I started noticing it was getting droopy and today in this 97° weather it feel down and I thought it died but this video helped me and its doing so much better
I have to meet your plant.
I didn't realize the plant needed to stay in the water for so long. Thank you for the helpful hints.
Thanks Sue. Well, it's either a long soak or a series of shorter waterings. It takes a while for the potting soil to let the moisture in after being dry.
Thank you! You helped me save my pothos. I did everything you suggested and she's back!!! 😊
Now I want to bring a few wilting plants home purely for the sake of enjoying the process of bringing them back to life ))
Thank you for the information Jason
Thanks Jason, you're really good at explaining in detail. I just rescued a couple plants. The sale rack with your instructions is a great way to keep a nice garden on a budget!
I did as well! I wish you good luck in your plant recovery endeavors!
I had an African Lilly that I neglected badly & the leaves had collapsed & were draped down the sides of the pot. I drenched it with water and it was like some sort of comic, the way it sprang back to life - I wish I’d videoed it!
Glad to hear it bounced back!
Thank you so much for a beautiful very interesting video I had a carnation plant in a pot one time and it was wilted and u didn't know what to do but I will watch your video and remember the interesting points next time keep we'll stay safe happy and healthy
Very thorough presentation. Thank you.
Thanks for your information. I have enjoyed all your presentations.
Thanks Donna
My lavender started drooping after one day from bringing it home. Will try soaking, thank you!
I bought some begonias from a markdown rack for 5 bucks regular 19.99 and I'm on my second year. In fact I rarely buy new because I knew all those nice little tricks.
Great video. Good examples of recovery, I’m hoping the Hosta I got from a client who wanted them gone recover this well from an early summer dig up and splitting.
Well done Jason, thoroughly enjoy your presentations, your well prepared and informative. Common sense prevales
Thank you so much for this video, very helpful. I live in the Netherlands and it is awful to see how the local supermarkets sometimes treat their plants. Last summer we had a tiny heat wave and the supermarket was selling DEAD annuals outside for 1.50 each. They were in tiny plastic containers, in the hot sun and had received no water. When I went back a week later they were still there, still for sale 🤦♀️
Seriously? Ugh.
Thanks for this video. I love rescuing neglected orphan plants. You can get some great bargains that way too!
Excellent and S O O O
timely. I appreciate you helping and teaching us. Your a God send.
Great Advice Jason...Perhaps a discussion on when a plant is telling you it's time to repot into a larger container? In the nursery, if I know I'm watering consistently, I find the plant is telling me about needing more room for it's roots.
I want to say thank you so very much. My wife and I are first time gardeners. And we planted tomatoes and peppers in pots for this year until we learn how to do an actual garden.
Well the pepper plants were wilting really bad and we watched this video and was able to revive them both. Thank you so much for your advice
You can find all sorts of plants, also perennial ones, in containers behind super markets (a lot of orchids, roses etc, which they cannot sell as soon as the are not in bloom any more) and graveyards (small pot roses which grow perfectly well in the garden, hydrangea etc). And if communities are redoing parks and flower beds, you can also get plants (and cuttings!) for free or otherwise they will end up in landfills or as compost. In fact, I know one particular landfill where a local flower shop disposes of its wasted plants - last year I brought home over 30 different David Austen scented roses, over 20 of which survived, bloomed this year and made me and my friends happy for free. (sorry, Jason! ;)
Free is good. Free David Austin roses even better!
Nice to see you again Jason! Thanks for the tip! I would have just tried to water it to death! Other than pruning the dead leaves would you ever cut things back hard in a case like this? Or would it make things worse?
I went to Lowes and decided to give it a go! They are soaking now. Thanks for giving me the confidence to try!
Great advice once again. I have fried plants bc I am always busy buying or planting and so some get to sit in the heat. When I watered it would go right through and I would think that they were ok, until I planted and then oh no! Thanks
Lots of good information. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome thanks, I bought a strawberry 🍓🍓 plant and a mint plant ☘️put them outside they were watered, soil soaked day 1 on day 2-3 they were wilted 🥀or was it frost? Maybe is still to cold at night in new York (upstate) but the mint one kind of looks curled up into itself so I don't think it'll come back 😔the strawberry one isn't as bad
I watched a vid where a scientist from U or Iowa extension service was talking about B1. He said B1 was invented 1940's & had a strong active ingredient
(I forget which) in the 1970's the EPA banned that active ingredient so the makers of B1 have kept making B1 without this active ingredient & this scientist said without it, B1 is mostly useless. He recommended to stop using Bi and find another plant started product but did not suggest one. I have used Miracle Grow
Plant Starter ever since.
!
Thanks for sharing that info. There's a lot of hot air about the benefits of B1, but the companies (some in business for decades) don't offer any evidence. So long as customers are willing to buy it based on a story and a feeling, why bother with facts?
Always interesting and so useful! Thank you
Not sure if you mentioned what type of plants these are. Do you (or anyone here) know? Thanks!
The ones on the right in the close up shot were gaillardia and the ones on the left were coreopsis.
Do you need to move all plants into the shade after a soaking, or only plants that don't need full sun?
While they're stressed out like this, I'd say move them all to the shade. Recovery doesn't take all that long.
Hi glad to see you again! I have a question about cuttings, how do cuttings absorb water? Do you need to cut it at an angle for more surface area? Do they need sunlight? My cuttings of hibiscus were ok for around 5 days, but then some of them had yellow leaves and eventually wilted. Do I have to water them more? Also one more thing, about impatiens cuttings placed in water to root, some developed mushy stems and some impatiens cuttings put directly in soil bent at the base and had mushy stems also. What do you think happened?
hibiscus cuttings almost always lose their leaves. As long as the stems are green and puffy, leave them to root - once they have rooted, the leaves will come back.
@@peterkoller3761 thank you very much! How about impatiens cuttings? Can't seem to understand why some cuttings turn mushy even in water or in soil. That only happens to the part that's in the soil or the part that's dipped in water. And also my impatiens plants before were blooming profusely but some wilted if you pull on the plant you'll only get the stems, the roots seem to have disappeared.
@@raymundsantos2324 I do not know anything about impatiens. my guess ist that it is too wet and they rot? or (in soil) grubs?
@@peterkoller3761 thank you very much! Have a nice day!
@@raymundsantos2324 try this method 👉ua-cam.com/video/qzF7c7vSPH8/v-deo.html
(Sorry jason for the link, I'm just helping him)
* Video is in Hindi Language but you will understand totally by looking at demonstration
Good luck with hibiscus 👍
Thank you Jason for your videos. I learn so much from you 😃
Can this work for plants that were left out in the cold? I just got a dieffennachia from walmart, poor plants they never take care of them. So for $1.75 I got one, hoping I can bring it back.
It wouldn't necessarily soak the plant - they don't like a soggy soil. Just work to provide its preferred conditions: medium or filtered light, around 70F (21C) temp. Don't overfertilize to try to help it out. Wait a bit to see how it's coming back, and then lightly fertilize every few weeks.
Thank you.
Thanks for the info! Great job 👍
My plant's leaves became droopy and the flowers dried up. I thought I had overwatered it so I checked the roots but they were okay. I tried to soak it in water but it still didn't recover... Idk what to do T.T
That's a puzzler - if it's not an issue of watering, I'd normally say to have a good look at the roots. You've already done that, though, so unless you notice rot or damage at the crown, I'm not sure what's causing your plant's problem.
I get free stuff all the time where I work I get frustrated when they are chucked away just because they are wilted.
This is a good tip! Thank you.
Good lesson👏🏾👏🏾👍🏽🙏
I am brand new gardener, i transplant rose to my backyard but bummer me i did this at the mid summer with blaring/hot summer (i am in NC zone 7b)… my plants have transplant shock and wilted. What should i help them?
Not much to do except regular watering and wait for cooler weather.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm that i also thought 😅😅😅 right now i just pray for them to hang on 😅😅😅
Very useful and helpful video to recover underwatered plants, gives hope and way out if plants are found in such condition. Thanks for sharing.
This is esp relevant with so many of us ordering plants online and the postal service being what it is....
I had this experience, ordered four clematis. By the time my order arrived from Canadian Post, due to the over load of orders they arrived close to dead. Hopefully with any luck the roots themselves will survive, they were planted July 1st, three have small signs of growth and one with nothing yet. The supplier reimburse me the cost, but I was so looking forward to these clematis.😢
Boo Canada Post. They really haven't been a great option of shipping plants (your two choices: too slow or too expensive)
Omg!!
Excellent information, thank you.
I have Dianthus plant. Recently I noticed it's leaves wilting. I felt it was because of some underwatering, and also perhaps less sunlight because I had shifted to less sunny area for 2-3 days due to some issue on my plant stand. But now after watering as well, soil is wet, yet it's leaves are in wilted state, though there are few flowers on as earlier. Any clue what is wrong, is it rather due to over watering or lack of sunlight a few days back? Please suggest.
It probably wouldn't have anything to do with a lack of sunlight - that just doesn't show up as wilting. Overwatering can cause root rot, and that would eventually cause wilting that can't be solved by more water.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Ok. I should pause watering and let soil dry out, which I have already begun. Also placed in usual sunlight to help drying faster. Since today it seems some leaves, esp. lower are kind of regaining form. I think it will take 1-2 days more to see hopefully good results.
Thank you for this video! It helped save my plant!
Feel so bad I was basically drowning my chrysanthemum. I was doing yard work so I planted her in what I thoughts was a planter, but it did not have irrigation. So she was completely drowning. (So much water that the the soil turned muddy.) She's replanted back into the ground I just hope she'll recover!
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you
Hi!! This video honestly saved about 30 plants of mine! You’re a plant hero, a question remains, how do I prevent this from happening? Better potting soil? More water? Different water technique? Thank you so much!!
I may do something on watering in an upcoming video, but larger pot and more frequent watering make a difference.
Not sure if you're still monitoring questions on old videos. If so, this Texas gardener has one.
I have noticed that there are some plants that bounce back even from a horrible wilt, but there are some that look great (or at least good) right up to the moment they died from lack of water, and they don't come back (junipers, for example). Are there certain plant families that won't revive, or that don't give clues they are in trouble? I'll steer clear if them!!Thank you
You bet - and your example of the juniper is a good example - where the signs of distress aren't as obvious because you won't see drooping. Despite being relatively drought tolerant when established in the landscape, lavender is another one that people often miss the early signs (greyish/loss of gloss in the foliage). And I think that's the trick: if you know the plant well and are fairly observant, you'll find there's usually some sort of warning. With ligularia and leucanthemum, it'll be dramatic. Other plants can be far more subtle.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you so much for responding! I'll start watching unfamiliar plants far more closely!!
You saved my plant! 🪴 I went out of town for a week and my peace lily was so wilted 🥀 I thought it was dead. It made improvements in hours!!! Thanks for sharing this video!
Thank you so much 😢❤
Oh, the poor thing floats. My goodness...
Like a balloon!
Thank You so much
🙂❤️🌹