10 Ways You Are Hurting Your Plants Without Realising

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  • @DucklyHorse-hj2tz
    @DucklyHorse-hj2tz 6 місяців тому +48

    Hi, I just wanted to say thank you. Not for saving my plants, my fingers are pure green magic, I have yet to kill a plant. But I found your channel the day after my ex and I had to break up because he decided he didn't want children, and I was completely heartbroken and inconsolable. Your videos were a great distraction and it really helped me get back on me feet.
    Time has passed, I'm doing great now, I've found a guy who is actually 100% sure he wants children, and today I just bought my very first orchid. I've wanted one forever but I always get so scared of accidentally killing it before buying a new plant so I tend to research a new plant forever before actually buying it. But now I got one, and she's so PRETTY! But what I wanted to say was just thank you and I'm forever grateful for helping me through one of the hardest times in my life.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +12

      Hi, I’m glad the videos helped in some way! Thanks for watching the channel. Good luck with your Orchid and new partner 🍀

    • @thurinaradan7135
      @thurinaradan7135 6 місяців тому +6

      May your orchid be happy and womb bountiful.

  • @casspurp
    @casspurp 6 місяців тому +29

    I started using water conditioner for fish after seeing it in one of your videos and it has made a huge difference. My calatheas have no burnt edges anymore! All of the plants seem happier.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +8

      Excellent!

    • @Dwynfal
      @Dwynfal 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@SheffieldMadePlants Same for me! I didn't have much browning because I was filtering my water, but all my plants look so much happier now! Even my biggest divas are behaving themselves, growing strong and looking lush.
      Thanks Richard!

    • @justjayde5584
      @justjayde5584 4 місяці тому

      @@Dwynfal what is the dosage you use per ltr for the water conditioner?

    • @Dwynfal
      @Dwynfal 4 місяці тому

      @@justjayde5584 I roughly follow the recommended amount on the bottle which is 1ml per 40l. I prepare my water in 4l jugs which means I put 4-5 drops of conditioner per jug of water. I don't stress about it though, sometimes I put more by accident and it doesn't seem to be a problem.

  • @griffinbastion
    @griffinbastion 6 місяців тому +12

    I have a solution for fungus gnats - letting spiders live on your plants, they will do no harm, and will prevent any other pests from entering the house

  • @iamtheonewhoyoulove
    @iamtheonewhoyoulove 6 місяців тому +17

    rainwater collection is a must for some plants

  • @shortari5543
    @shortari5543 6 місяців тому +11

    Overcrowded “said no plant parent ever!” The addiction is real and sometimes necessary to experiment which plants grow well for me.

  • @PlantPerson58
    @PlantPerson58 6 місяців тому +6

    I use Stress Coat at your recommendation and it has helped. I have very hard tap water.

  • @nilryth
    @nilryth 6 місяців тому +8

    Get a big fish tank. Plants love the fish water and now you get to keep fish and cool aquatic plants. Letting houseplant cuttings root over the tank not only looks great but it's great for the water quality too. Pothos goes crazy for fish water.

  • @laurachristianson1688
    @laurachristianson1688 6 місяців тому +12

    Cleaning pots is greenhouse management 101…learned this over my years at botanical gardens and nurseries. Every spring as soon as the weather warms I take all my dirty pots out to the driveway and hose them down till they are bright and shiny again.

  • @xammerezekielmarco4406
    @xammerezekielmarco4406 6 місяців тому +4

    My reaction when someone says give away some u have to many:noooo there my children u Don't understand*hiss*

  • @valkyreve
    @valkyreve 6 місяців тому +4

    I'm having crispy leaf edge trouble with my gerberas currently. I'll give water conditioner a go. thanks :)

  • @amberscott7831
    @amberscott7831 6 місяців тому +5

    2:13 this makes SO much sense!!! I had a beautiful pot that I acquired from a thrift store. I tried 3 different plants in it, all died! I thought I had to have been doing something wrong, but it just didn’t make sense seeing as how all my other plants were and still are thriving. I eventually decided to only use it as a cover pot (it does have drainage holes) because I didnt want it killing off anymore of my plants and gifted it to my mother. LOL

  • @Lucianato2
    @Lucianato2 6 місяців тому +9

    I just saw the title of this and was going to congratulate whoever posted this video, based solely on that title. Even before watching this video, I only use tap water in a few plants and more often than not, I let that tap water sit for over 24 hours before using it. Rain barrels are the best and easiest ways to give your plants the natural water they deserve!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +1

      👌

    • @veryberry39
      @veryberry39 6 місяців тому +2

      I was letting my tap water sit out, but it turns out my municipality uses chloramine rather than chlorine...and that doesn't evaporate out. I would never have known if someone hadn't told me to check what my town does for water, though!

  • @NaturallyNatural81
    @NaturallyNatural81 6 місяців тому +5

    i bottom water my plants most of the time. every 2 months i rinse each plant until the water is clear. The growth of my plants has exploded, theyre doing so much better. My calathea i rinsed monthly to make sure it doesnt get any build up

  • @belindasheehan5278
    @belindasheehan5278 6 місяців тому +3

    Newish subscriber here.👋
    I had lots of potted plants, indoors and outdoors. Moved them round from house to house in my young adult years. Then I started my family and was busy parenting humans and the plant babies fell to the wayside and sadly many died.
    But recently I have become a loving plant parent again (my human offspring are big enough to look after themselves)
    I have lots of new additions and am reviving some old plants that I've neglected for so long.
    I've added a Calathea for the challenge.I want to see if I can keep it healthy looking without any crispy leaves 😅
    This video was very helpful (and entertaining)

  • @Kate-oi6yt
    @Kate-oi6yt 6 місяців тому +3

    Just a terrific channel. Helpful, easily understood and humorous. Def my favourite go to for my planty interests.

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb 6 місяців тому +6

    I've started filling my watering jug up from our garden water butt, hoping they like it better ;) You're so right about washing pots.

  • @sandrine1202
    @sandrine1202 6 місяців тому +3

    I use water with a bit of liquid green soap to clean the pots.

  • @squirrelbait3
    @squirrelbait3 6 місяців тому +6

    A good ole plant video to start the day :) Thanks Mr. Sheffield, love your videos!!

  • @island_girl
    @island_girl 6 місяців тому +2

    I made a HUGE booboo. I finally got me a Pinguicula that I had been wanting for so long and on its first watering I forgot and watered it not only with regular water, but it also had 15-50-5 feed (I had used for other plants and when I realized what I had done it was already too late. It died on me in less than a week. I cried. 💔 😭

  • @hilarysvariety5839
    @hilarysvariety5839 3 місяці тому +1

    NEW VIDEO IDEA FOR YOU:
    Take each of your plants and do video shots of different angles and also close up then have name of plant on screen and also approximate age of plant if known or if unknown how long have you had it. This give viewers ideas of plant growth and size with its age. How big it can get in the pot it's in, et cetera. 🥰 ☘️ ☘️

  • @Steady4word
    @Steady4word 6 місяців тому +6

    Your jade plant looks dreamy 😍

  • @armyguy9735
    @armyguy9735 6 місяців тому +2

    I watched your video on endless basil 2 weeks ago. My question is "can you do that with other types of herbs? Like parsley, dill, etc.. Great videos and keep up the good work. Big fan. Thanks.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +3

      Propagating it? Mint you can but the others not so much

  • @Nat-cj4ff
    @Nat-cj4ff 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I started using distilled water a few years ago and brown tips vanished. Thankfully I do not have tons of plants so it’s not expensive to use distilled water.

  • @bpapso
    @bpapso 6 місяців тому +4

    We have well water with a water softener. I assumed this was giving me crusty edges to some plants. I now use a Britta water pitcher to filter my water and I’m still struggling! I can’t wait for the warmer spring weather !

    • @pinkyssj4
      @pinkyssj4 6 місяців тому +1

      That's what I'm struggling too! I have several empty milk jugs saved to catch some rain water, and water collected from air conditioner unit.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +2

      Winter is always tough so hopefully it’s just that. Are you on point with quantity?

    • @veryberry39
      @veryberry39 6 місяців тому +3

      For what it's worth, Brita filters don't remove salt. I'm not actually sure what it DOES remove, but it doesn't seem to be much. At my former house, we had well water and a softener. The ZeroWater filters were literally the only thing that worked. Depending on how many particulates are in your water, the filters might only last up to two weeks depending how often you use them. My roommate and I used ours to drink from, so two weeks was the limit for us. If you're not using it daily, it'll last a bit longer. The one thing I hated was all the plastic waste, but between Florida water and that softener, the water was just unpalatable without it!
      Anyway, my recommendation would be to switch to that and see how it goes...or try out that API Stress Coat stuff he mentioned in the video!

  • @Zombiesamg
    @Zombiesamg 6 місяців тому +3

    We just started using the stress coat on our water, hoping to see the difference x Our Peace Lily was down to almost nothing and showed those orange buildup spots. Luckily she's fixed but I hope the stress coat will prevent that again 🫶

  • @OJ-jy2ex
    @OJ-jy2ex 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful to see this video. I’ve commented before on the problems with tap water. It’s a personal bugbear of mine so it’s good to see you adress it

  • @lauradavison4044
    @lauradavison4044 6 місяців тому +2

    I have started using cheap bottled water instead of tap water, will see how it goes, so far good.

    • @veryberry39
      @veryberry39 6 місяців тому +3

      If you don't want to waste as much plastic, that API Stress Coat he mentioned really is good. You buy one bottle and it'll last you for AGES because you only need a drop (yes, just a drop!) per gallon of water!

  • @Owen-wf3kx
    @Owen-wf3kx 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos and the way you present them! Bravo

  • @LilyValmonte
    @LilyValmonte 6 місяців тому +1

    You share such good tips and you make me laugh! Many thanks and happy plantings!!

  • @Alwaysherethere
    @Alwaysherethere 6 місяців тому +2

    What a nice surprise to wake up to. A very informative video!❤😊

  • @alienrobotcommando
    @alienrobotcommando 6 місяців тому +1

    As your video was wrapping up, I decided to ask AI what the light requirement is in lumens for phelonopsis.
    I was under the impression they would prefer less light or shady areas. (I don't know plants and am learning, so don't judge)
    Turns out they "like light with a good balance of blue and red wavelengths. 😮
    Moreover, they prefer bright, indirect light of 500-1500 lumens, as you mentioned.
    One thing I do know is aquariums, aquatic plants, and full-spectrum lighting, as well as the more blue, UV, and lighting for saltwater tanks.
    So it was a surprise to learn about the lighting requirements of a phelonopsis because their lighting need is basically the same as aquarium plants. 😅
    The most important thing I learned, however, is the importance of doing research. Especially when it's for the health or care of life, even if that life is just plants.
    Be informed, and you can make magic happen. 😊
    Thanks for another great video, Mr Scheffield!

  • @themountain59
    @themountain59 6 місяців тому +1

    Here in Barcelona/Catalunha the water is like concrete...I always use dechlorinator and ROwater

  • @RiyLeaf
    @RiyLeaf 6 місяців тому +1

    I hope you're able to rehome your plants successfully! I also had too many plants in one location. After a small infestation I decided to get more grow lights and relocate a few. There's still one shelf that's probably too crowded, so I added a small fan to that area. I think my string of hearts really likes the fan since it's now been in bloom for a few months. Maybe you don't need to rehome any and just need a few more lights >.>

  • @maoufreed1684
    @maoufreed1684 6 місяців тому +4

    I'll add one. Set an alarm if you put your house plant outside for some good old sun.
    Cause my forgetful brain forgot to put it back and went to work, saw the plant wilted and all dried up 3 days later😂

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Місяць тому +1

    I live in town and my plants all get town water - all my life (grown up life that is) I've lived on an acreage with a well). Oh how I miss my well water. Sooo, I guess rain catchment might be my best bet. Hmmmm???? Lot's to learn - and remember. Ouch.

  • @Janice4304
    @Janice4304 6 місяців тому +2

    Your house is choc a block with houseplants Mr Sheffield. Good luck with getting rid of some of your “babies” 😂. Love your videos 👏

  • @firozapatel9811
    @firozapatel9811 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks bro ! Another informative video..xx

  • @WalburgisLuppus
    @WalburgisLuppus 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much 🍃🐛🦋🍀

  • @justice4g
    @justice4g 6 місяців тому +1

    I moved some mandevillas into some new soil with perlite, coconut husk and potting mix like a year ago.. the original ones in plain old sand, like beach sand are doing so much better :/

  • @ChristopherKummetz
    @ChristopherKummetz 6 місяців тому +5

    I’ve got a ZZ that I’m currently killing. I watered it weekly, then saw your videos and promised not to water it anymore. It at one time was huge and green and shiny. then half of it got soggy, wilted and almost died. I saved about a third of it and stupidly overwatered it yesterday. Should I pull it out of it’s pot and let it dry out for a day and repot it?

    • @bpapso
      @bpapso 6 місяців тому +3

      I water my ZZ once a month, the first of every month. I was told that it did not require a lot of sun. I have moved it to a sunny window and I’m getting plenty of new shoots. I currently have 4 ZZ plants.

    • @BKStarlet08
      @BKStarlet08 6 місяців тому +3

      As SMP mentions in his videos, overwatering has more to do with how often you water your plants as opposed to how much. If you got rid of the root rot and planted the survivors in fresh soil, I wouldn’t worry about it. You could move it to a sunnier spot so the soil can dry a little faster if you’d like

    • @ChristopherKummetz
      @ChristopherKummetz 6 місяців тому +2

      @@BKStarlet08 thanks. I’m going to work on my baby today. I’ve got almost a dozen plants that are well over 20 years old. Love this channel!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +2

      I’d pop it somewhere bright to let it dry out and avoid watering until the soil is very dry

    • @QueenGail
      @QueenGail 6 місяців тому

      @@BKStarlet08it’s people like you who make this a great plant community and I don’t have a ZZ 😅
      Blessings 💚

  • @mariepatterson7804
    @mariepatterson7804 6 місяців тому +2

    Having a lot of rusty spots on my pothos and cheese plants I use filtered water or rain

  • @alicer3423
    @alicer3423 6 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Sheffield do you use potting mix in you moss poles? Do you think it works better than the moss? Love your videos. Very informative!!!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +1

      I’m testing it and not sure yet. Easier to keep moist maybe but it’s messier

  • @suzanneyoung6273
    @suzanneyoung6273 6 місяців тому +2

    I killed one of my succulents with tap water. I have always collected rain water, don’t know why I didn’t use it.
    Oh well live and learn. 😕
    I now only use rain water on my other succulents. My Pothos is growing really well in rain water only. 🇦🇺

  • @boreksz82-cf7ze
    @boreksz82-cf7ze 6 місяців тому +2

    One thing that im not short off is rain water. Only today i collected few bottles worth. I never use tap water on my plants, ive seen what it did to my kettle 😂

  • @nyeyce
    @nyeyce 6 місяців тому +1

    I only use distilled water. I promise you, ph of 6 never failed my monstera albo.

  • @karenlaplante2565
    @karenlaplante2565 6 місяців тому +2

    I disagree. Mine get tap water and all my plants are beautiful and flourishing. 😊

  • @7heaven962
    @7heaven962 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you do a video on brown stems and how to care for them thank you

  • @Timelog88
    @Timelog88 6 місяців тому +4

    If you from the Netherlands, there is no reason to threat your water, we don't use dangerous chemicals in water treatment plants in normal circumstances and if they need to, they are required to inform households 2 weeks in advance (bar emergency situations).

    • @ItsDrMcQuack
      @ItsDrMcQuack 6 місяців тому

      Different strokes for different folks, I suppose. I've always had great success threatening my water into making my plants happy. I like to mix it up a bit from time to time with a good round of blackmail, but normally I prefer good old coersion.

  • @frostylonewolf1700
    @frostylonewolf1700 6 місяців тому +1

    i had no idea

  • @googleboy7530
    @googleboy7530 6 місяців тому +3

    Please make a video on bonsai trees

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +2

      Sorry probably not any time soon. I’ve never had one

    • @googleboy7530
      @googleboy7530 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants no rush. I enjoy your videos the way they are. :)

  • @aspirativemusicproduction2135
    @aspirativemusicproduction2135 6 місяців тому +1

    If I had UA-cam channel for plants I would flex 💪 with how big my Monstera fenestrations and holes are 🤣

  • @jackiehaston3057
    @jackiehaston3057 6 місяців тому +1

    Good plant tips..and humour😂

  • @fluoridefree
    @fluoridefree 6 місяців тому +1

    I use reverse osmosis water for my plants which gets rid of most nasties including about 90% fluoride if you have fluoridated tap water. Alas Ireland's public water system is fluoridated, supposedly to benefit poor kids whose parents can't afford toothpaste.

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi 6 місяців тому +2

    I feel attacked. Although the title is pretty straight forward, I shouldn't be surprised. I'm guilty as charged. How did you know my coleus pot surface looks just like that?
    "I have too many plants, I really do need help" said Mr. Sheffield before hiring an assistant gardener.

  • @Plantcave
    @Plantcave 6 місяців тому +1

    Just gonna let you know, Nepenthes pitchers always die and they don’t grow new ones if they don’t receive high humidity. Maybe you’ll be lucky with your countries humidity but if not a greenhouse is recommended

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +1

      I must be lucky because mine is growing new ones

    • @Plantcave
      @Plantcave 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants NICE

  • @farukelatif1771
    @farukelatif1771 4 місяці тому +1

    What dosage of Stress Coat do you use?

  • @aspirativemusicproduction2135
    @aspirativemusicproduction2135 6 місяців тому +1

    Having UA-cam chanel for plants makes it difficult to quit the plant addiction. But if this is some sort of income it's like having a job. Only that this job is watering plants and cleaning leafs 😄

  • @KusumAhalawat-l5c
    @KusumAhalawat-l5c 6 місяців тому +2

    I use normal tap water and there is no problem

    • @chicared2002
      @chicared2002 6 місяців тому

      Me too! I guess it depends entirely where you live. I live in Australia - Queensland Gold Coast - which is sub tropical. My plants are thriving with plain old tap water - including several calatheas. Not all tap water throughout the world is the same!

  • @AmandaViolinGirl
    @AmandaViolinGirl 6 місяців тому +1

    Nothing wrong with salt for humans so long as it is good salt.

  • @_evangelina__
    @_evangelina__ 6 місяців тому +2

    Hey beautiful plant people! Have you signed up for the weekly free newsletter? Link in the description 🌟

  • @polarperlen
    @polarperlen 6 місяців тому +2

    I struggle with pH

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +1

      What’s up?

    • @polarperlen
      @polarperlen 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants no chlorine issues here. Just water pH around 8. Have to use pH down when watering

  • @sahandmahdavi6134
    @sahandmahdavi6134 6 місяців тому +2

    How that jade plant happened? 😂 Its everyone's wish.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +2

      Good light and the right watering. Nice and simple

    • @sahandmahdavi6134
      @sahandmahdavi6134 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants hope my jade also thrives healthy like that
      It's still a baby plant I hope it becomes a beautiful baby adult 😁✌️

  • @stefan00123
    @stefan00123 6 місяців тому +3

    I always use aquarium water and all my plants thrive also my Calathea 😄😄

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  6 місяців тому +2

      Great 👍

    • @themountain59
      @themountain59 6 місяців тому +1

      mmh...that is certainly only the case with a specific aquarium ...not all water parameter are the same .

  • @karaboo6547
    @karaboo6547 6 місяців тому +1

    I still think you should have a few African Violets ( yes I remember you are not fond of them ) I am looking for info on aloe vera plants. I had a nice size one on top of a cupboard. It was there for years and did well. The other day I went to check it before watering and it was flat and brown. I have no idea what happened. I got a few leaves and am trying to propagate them but I am not too hopeful. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Think I will get another African violet ( lol )
    PS I always checked aloe with moisture meter ( as I do all my other plants ) before watering so I am dead sure it was not over-watered. It died very fast too

  • @moniwoo
    @moniwoo 6 місяців тому +1

    Noted... nosey neighbours need banning from looking at my prayer plants! 😅 jk

    • @moniwoo
      @moniwoo 6 місяців тому +1

      Btw Can't wait for 18 degrees to hit the UK, so the heating can stop the crisp. I still can't justify a humidifier. So water bowls, balanced on radiators,will have to work 😅 Trying to make plants grow from South Africa that I grew up with (my challenge) and I never thought I'd learn how to make plants I love grow inside my house here. Thanks for making learning about plants entertaining

  • @elizabethgreco-nieves
    @elizabethgreco-nieves 6 місяців тому +1

    Funny and informative, what more can we ask for in a plant video 😂🥳🌿🪴.

  • @JaniceWalker-t6q
    @JaniceWalker-t6q 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh no!! I’m guilty of some 😮😩🫣

    • @lauraelle3637
      @lauraelle3637 6 місяців тому

      I bet all of us are! 😂😂