DUDE!!!!! I never understood terra cotta and the clout it got. I kept trying to find videos that weren't too long and straight to the point and I found yours. Thank you thank you THANK YOU so much! You really helped me understand terracotta pots! With my hyper-focus (ADHD combined ADD) now I want to buy every size terra cotta in bulk 🤣🤣🤣
Great Video! I started the houseplant hobby since working from home was implemented at my job. I now have 45+ houseplants. All of my plants are doing great! Most of my plants are in terra cotta. I learned the hard way with my Fittonias. I transferred them into plastic pots and it made such a BIG difference. Bottom watering is the way to go! Let me go do a round with my moisture meter right now. It's hot today!
I recently put a croton plant into a granite pot after it was starting to get fungus in a glazed pot. Temperature is another thing that people have to take into consideration. Moisture meters can be very helpful.
When I lived in SoCal, I only had succulents--lots of aloes and jade plants. I kept them outside in terracotta pots with terracotta plates underneath. I top watered once each week and they thrived! I always poured out whatever poured out into the plate, thinking it wasn't good for them to sit in water, afraid of root rot. Was I wrong about that? The little ones I had indoors in plastic inside a decorative ceramic pot...not so much luck. I now live in Tennessee and can't keep plants outside in the winter as I did in California. My pothos/philodendron and monstera do better in plastic or only in water, no soil. I spill out water that sits underneath in the plate. But my succulents all died inside! I thank you for explaining the whole terracotta soaking up the water thing! I will never put an indoor succulent in a plastic or undrainable planter/pot again! And maybe I can try butt chugging them, too...?
I think your ADHD is a huge advantage doing UA-cam videos because the information comes across quick and keeps people engaged in the videos. (Good pace) Your voice sounds like Paola Lázaro (Princess) from Walking Dead. 😎
After watching your wonderful videos I have learned how to garden with my chronic pain from endometriosis. I also learned where to get the best air plants-Air Plant Hub💜🎣. I also have ADHD and love how excited you get. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend 💜🎣
That chronic pain hits us HARD😑 we just modify, do what we can at the speed we can. Thats where plants come thru to help us smile when when we dont even feel like it. One plant at a time one day at a time🌻 oh gosh the airplants tho😍 happy gardening
"Because whooaaa! If you drop it, you is screwed!" Hilarious! I never realized certain plants did better in terracotta. Just never made the connection. Thanks for the info!
I just got a Hoya rope plant already in a terracotta pot. I was searching for a video that would tell me if my bottom watering was working because the soil did not seem to be getting moist🪴Now I get it!
Well... I love terra cotta. It works for my cactus and philodendron plants. Now my crotons are in plastic pots and my dragon trees and yucca trees are in plastic pots. Im going to put my rattlesnake Calethia into a terra cotta. Idk...im experimenting too!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! Such great info, like all your videos😃 you always keep it 💯 what works and what doesn't. You are helping me become a better plant mom 💟 I appreciate all your knowledge. I tell everyone I know who loves plants to check you out! Thx for sharing!... I am adhd too I'm practicing being mindful ✌
@@TheAdhdGardener im still dialing it in but so far its every other day. my set up is a bit thrown together, some shallow totes that are 10x20 equivalent and a load of dollar store terracotta pots , i believe 36 is what counted per tote. and aquarium water from water changes.
@@TheAdhdGardener Ok, Tri-state area counts! 👍🏽 Btw, this info was very helpful, as I had mold(?) growing on the outside of my terra cotta from overwatering a plant that eventually still died, so I got rid of everything inside, washed & dried pot and so now this time thanks to you, I'll know what to do. Thx!
I over water my succulents so I'm gonna go get some terracotta today. And omg your watering tip is gonna save my succulents. You are the best!!!!
My bf still thinks his way is better so now we're experimenting with those 2 strong of pearls to see who's right🤣
@@TheAdhdGardener my hubby is the same way🤣. I hope you had a good weekend. Mine was a rare low pain weekend😊.
Soak terracotta pot before potting new plant.
DUDE!!!!! I never understood terra cotta and the clout it got. I kept trying to find videos that weren't too long and straight to the point and I found yours. Thank you thank you THANK YOU so much! You really helped me understand terracotta pots! With my hyper-focus (ADHD combined ADD) now I want to buy every size terra cotta in bulk 🤣🤣🤣
I didn't get why either but now we embrace the terra-cotta!!😆
Great Video! I started the houseplant hobby since working from home was implemented at my job. I now have 45+ houseplants. All of my plants are doing great! Most of my plants are in terra cotta. I learned the hard way with my Fittonias. I transferred them into plastic pots and it made such a BIG difference. Bottom watering is the way to go! Let me go do a round with my moisture meter right now. It's hot today!
I'm super late but thats awesome! Thats all it takes it starts off with one plant 😆
If you were my grade/high/college school teacher I'd remember everything! 🤩
I recently put a croton plant into a granite pot after it was starting to get fungus in a glazed pot.
Temperature is another thing that people have to take into consideration.
Moisture meters can be very helpful.
When I lived in SoCal, I only had succulents--lots of aloes and jade plants. I kept them outside in terracotta pots with terracotta plates underneath. I top watered once each week and they thrived! I always poured out whatever poured out into the plate, thinking it wasn't good for them to sit in water, afraid of root rot. Was I wrong about that? The little ones I had indoors in plastic inside a decorative ceramic pot...not so much luck. I now live in Tennessee and can't keep plants outside in the winter as I did in California. My pothos/philodendron and monstera do better in plastic or only in water, no soil. I spill out water that sits underneath in the plate. But my succulents all died inside! I thank you for explaining the whole terracotta soaking up the water thing! I will never put an indoor succulent in a plastic or undrainable planter/pot again! And maybe I can try butt chugging them, too...?
I think your ADHD is a huge advantage doing UA-cam videos because the information comes across quick and keeps people engaged in the videos. (Good pace)
Your voice sounds like Paola Lázaro (Princess) from Walking Dead. 😎
Thanks!! I can't stand vids that are boring or take forever to start on the topic so I'd hope to not bore people with mine
After watching your wonderful videos I have learned how to garden with my chronic pain from endometriosis. I also learned where to get the best air plants-Air Plant Hub💜🎣. I also have ADHD and love how excited you get. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend 💜🎣
That chronic pain hits us HARD😑 we just modify, do what we can at the speed we can. Thats where plants come thru to help us smile when when we dont even feel like it. One plant at a time one day at a time🌻 oh gosh the airplants tho😍 happy gardening
Love your video!! I truly needed the smile today!! And I learned a few new things. Glad I found you.😂
You’re my spirit animal
Thank you for explaining the woes of a thirsty terra cotta pot ..great video well done 😊.
You’re so enjoyable to watch.😂 I love your sayings.❤
Thank you! I’m about to repot some of my plants now. 💚
They certainly are helpful with certain plants!🌻
Glazed terracotta pot is also an option, it won’t be as porous but also not as humidity trapping like a plastic pot.
Good point!
Glaze inside to keep terracotta look.
"Because whooaaa! If you drop it, you is screwed!" Hilarious! I never realized certain plants did better in terracotta. Just never made the connection. Thanks for the info!
😆had to learn the hard way but now we all know
best thing Ive watched all afternoon - great vid!! Thanks for sharing your insights
My issue in the flat the soil never dry out just after 2-3 months. I tried so many different soil but doesn’t matter. So clay was only things helped
I just got a Hoya rope plant already in a terracotta pot. I was searching for a video that would tell me if my bottom watering was working because the soil did not seem to be getting moist🪴Now I get it!
Just found this video and I love it! You speak the way I think😂😂 very helpful!
Thanks!😁🌻
You're great!!! You just save my Calashea's . Thank you .
No prob!!🌻
Well... I love terra cotta. It works for my cactus and philodendron plants. Now my crotons are in plastic pots and my dragon trees and yucca trees are in plastic pots. Im going to put my rattlesnake Calethia into a terra cotta. Idk...im experimenting too!!
Thank you so much! I found your information so more informative!,, you gave info that was very explanatory !,
Thanks so much!🌻
I have all my jade trees and snake plants in terracotta 🥰
Love your personality
Thanks🌻❤
Succulents...I use 100% pumice if they are in glazed or plastic pots 🥰
I approve this video ❤❤❤
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! Such great info, like all your videos😃 you always keep it 💯 what works and what doesn't. You are helping me become a better plant mom 💟 I appreciate all your knowledge. I tell everyone I know who loves plants to check you out! Thx for sharing!... I am adhd too I'm practicing being mindful ✌
Omg I'm sorry I didnt see this comment earlier! Thanks so much I appreciate it!
I love this! Thank you for keeping it real! New follower here!
Great video! You are so funny😄❤️🌿🌵
I top water my succulents, but make sure they are reeeeeally dry in between the waterings.
I've been getting the hang of it after many plant deaths..bare minimum water lol
Great video
Awesome👍
Earned a sub just because butt chug is a hard thing to say with and you did it grace❤😂
Good to know
i use terracotta pots to start my seedlings so i can bottom water easy.
Wwhhaattt starting seeds in terracotta?! How often u bottom water?
@@TheAdhdGardener im still dialing it in but so far its every other day. my set up is a bit thrown together, some shallow totes that are 10x20 equivalent and a load of dollar store terracotta pots , i believe 36 is what counted per tote. and aquarium water from water changes.
@@bigjohn6458 thrown together or not, u getting down n dirty with gardening n thats what matters. Besides half the fun is experimenting 😁🌻
If youre not from New York, then Ima have to have my card revoked.
😆 I'm from the inner city in Jersey(Newark) I lived by Penn Station so I spent all my time in NYC n even worked there for a while. I love NYC🌻
@@TheAdhdGardener Ok, Tri-state area counts! 👍🏽 Btw, this info was very helpful, as I had mold(?) growing on the outside of my terra cotta from overwatering a plant that eventually still died, so I got rid of everything inside, washed & dried pot and so now this time thanks to you, I'll know what to do. Thx!
You are so 😎
Thanks😁🌻
Butt chugging? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You’re cute. Love your video and beautiful smile.
put a lid on it; tone it down