1 YEAR LATER!!! IKEA Greenhouse updates/lessons learned!

[@sharondriver2445]

Welcome back!! We missed you but understand how busy life gets during the growing season!!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

That was a crazy summer at work!!! I can't believe that I'm actually glad it finally snowed 🤣 glad to finally be back 🥰 I missed the plant people!

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

So good the have you back 🥰

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

missed you 🥰🌿

[@ztszebra]

So happy to see an update! Sad to see the fountains go but totally understand the need for more space 😂😂

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I'm sad to see them go too! But I have them on standby for if a vacancy opens up ✌🏻

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Your plants are doing so well, 👍 💚🌵🌱☘️💚

[@khairulnizam4014]

Beautiful..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@leadbelly1495]

You really are a fountain of knowledge and also good common sense you can teach me well.

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@joshhoman]

Pretty stuff!

[@jake6681]

I’m so glad you’re back! I’m not sure how I didn’t get the notification until now 🤷

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I didn't get my own notification either 😆 maybe KZbin decided I had retired hahahaa But glad to be back 😁😁 I missed everyone!!

[@jake6681]

@@PlanteriorDecorator we missed you too ☺️

[@potaytoes934]

Welcome back!!!! 💜🤗 More plants for more humidity! Love it! 🙌

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

THANK YOU 🥰 honestly no need to tell me twice 💥💳🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Hello friends!! Tag me in your greenhouses on Instagram! I'm always looking for more inspo 😍🌿

[@g13sss76]

very interesting; plants❤👍

[@jamface11]

Great to see you back 😊

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

🥳🥳🥳 glad to see everyone again!!

[@mrs.t1000]

Great content, thanks so much for this helpful video 👏👏

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thank you!! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@shawnaT456]

I wish that you would have showed the cabinet while describing your cabinet. Would have been helpful to have a sort of visual with description at the same time. I am trying to figure out if I need more than one mother grow light or if I am good with one. Thanks :)

[@crystalshaffer9402]

Yayyyyyy! So excited you're back! ❤

[@kayleegiron153]

Missed your videos !!! Welcome back ! All of your plants look sooo lucious!!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thank you!! So glad to be back 🥰🌿 they all survived the busy summer with me 😆

[@mialosesit]

Those cabinet pulls are 😍

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I'm obsessed! Now that I know I can make them work, I can't wait to get the adaptors 😍😍😍

[@mialosesit]

@@PlanteriorDecorator can’t wait to see how beautiful they are on the cabinet 😩

[@jayesbeautifulchaos2244]

You’re back!!! I bet you’ve been crazy busy though so I totally understand! I just told my husband this morning that the tall milsbo is on my Christmas list this year (I got the wide last year). I’m so happy to see your beautiful face this morning!!!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I'm back!! 🥳 That's the winning combo honestly, between the 2 of them you have the best of both worlds!! 🌿🌿🌿

[@NaNgNg0]

Yay you're back! Thanks for the greenhouse update. I joined the club only this year and really like the look of your fan. I saw them at superstore but wasn't sure if it was the same one so I didn't buy and went home to watch your video to see if it was the same fan. When i confirmed it was the same I went back but it was all gone (this was during Edmonton's heatwave) lol

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Welcome to the club! Yes the superstore ones are totally the ones I have haha I don't have them linked anywhere because I've never been able to find them online!! I'd say they're very similar to the Vornado in size/sound but Vornado's push more air! That heat wave was THE WORST.

[@plantmaniac854]

I was just about to ask for the update! Haha thanks for this

[@sarahm1894]

Bought two sets of 16 lights!!! I am sooo excited!!!!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Wooo!!! You're going to love them, they're SO gorgeous 🌿🙌🏻

[@Grumpyfern28]

I used your last video as inspiration and I love the updates so thank you! I finally came across a Milsbo at ikea and drive 2 hrs home just to discover the very last piece (the final door to mount) had a manufacturing error and had no holes in it lol so I just tied the door to the cabinet for the time being 🙃 being a plant parent doesn’t always go how we’d like sometimes, but here’s hoping these cabinets come back so I can get a door replacement.

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

OMG horrible luck 😫 hopefully they get you a door replacement soon!!! They've started to get more Milsbo stock where I am, so hopefully they'll come to you soon!!

[@oliverpiong6558]

Missed your videos so much😩

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I missed you too 🥺🌿

[@ByMommyofThreeboys]

I really like you videos.Great content, thanks so much for sharing.

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@khristiewelliott3869]

Hi…so nice to see you with your new video, I love the ideas and and how you design your Milsbo, gave me totally idea with my first wide Milsbo, thank you. I have question about weather stripping you used for the side of the cabinet, can you sent me US Amazon link please if possible, tried many and didn’t work 🙁 Keep the good work, can’t wait for your next video. Happy growing ❤🪴🌱

[@aylao948]

Welcome back!! Where did you buy those monstera handels? I’ve been looking for them but can’t seem to find them anywhere! 😢

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I found them on Etsy!!

[@keithpugh7538]

Nice video and very informative

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thanks Keith! 🌿

[@ctm75]

There's that cool peg board looking board again...what is it?

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

From IKEA! They sell this pegboard in a few sizes - the accessories as well!

[@dragonfang95]

Questions about predator bugs, what do you use? Lady bugs? Do they bother you all? Bugs freak me out a bit but if it's better than having to deal with pests I'm considering

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I personally use pirate beetles and a couple different mites (depends on which bugs you're trying to get rid of). The beetles are really tiny so I never notice them!! Lady bugs or lacewings would definitely be more big and buggy 😆

[@JeffMoak]

Awesome video.

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thank you!!

[@elena_a-2023]

Welcome back!!!! We missed you! Quick question for you; where did you get the weather straps from? The ones for the door and the other ones around the cabinet? Also, where did you get the original fan from (not the one from your Amazon store)? Looking forward for your comments back. Thank you!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Missed you too! 🥰🌿 I got the clear door flap one from Amazon and I was able to get the dark one at Home Depot for the tall milsbo, then ordered it off Amazon for the wide! I have them both linked in the Amazon shop in the description box I think! 😁 The fans I have in here are only available in-store at Superstore here in Canada and seemingly only in the summers haha they're by the brand Go-On!

[@zackball8654]

What's the furthest point those specific grow lights will produce efficient enough light? From what you've experienced with them! Thanks!

[@sarahm1894]

I am really leaning towards purchasing two of these lights!!! thank you for the info. Can they be connected to WiFI outlet to turn on automatically? Love the greenhouse!!!! I cannot wait until spring/summer so I can order some anthuriums.

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I've already let Santa-fiance know I'd like 2 more under the tree too 😌🌿 You bet they work with my smart WiFi bars!! I still use the Kasa ones 😁👍🏻

[@sarahm1894]

@@PlanteriorDecorator awesome!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@sandrac7193]

Hey there! I have purchased PlantSpecturm 16 by Mother for my tall Milsbo but am uncertain about how to mount the light to the top. I bought the wall mounts for the top light but am a bit weary about using the 3M sticky to mount it to the top because of the humidity. Did you use the 3M adhesive or drill a hole through the Milsbo top? Thanks

[@kittyloafing]

I use gorilla grip tape and it works so well

[@Holtning]

What are the original fans your using in the cabinets?

[@nekousmith]

Thanks for making this video! Would you recommend one or two of the Mother lights for each shelf? (It looks like you’re using one per shelf?)

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Thank you 🪴 I use 1 per shelf! Works amazing 😁

[@lesliejensenmiller3274]

Thank you for your very informative post! I will be getting a tall milsbo soon, and am starting to think about grow lights. I'm curious if the Mother light you have is 16 inch, or 32 inch? When I searched the website, the plant spectrum 16 was the only light I saw that would fit the top of the tall milsbo. However, I see that you have the plant spectrum 32 (which I only see in a 32 inch). Thank you in advance!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I have both of them! I have the 32 in the wide Milsbo and two of the 16s in the tall Milsbo 🌿 hope that helps!!

[@lesliejensenmiller3274]

@@PlanteriorDecorator yes! I figured that might be the case, but thought I'd ask, just to be sure. Thank you!

[@autum_skye4389]

I just bought a china hutch and plan to make my own cabinet! Do you have any tips by chance? ☺️

[@clari1125]

Hi there! I am a new follower. Thank you so much for your video. It helped me set up my Milsbo. I purchased 2 of them. But to be perfectly honest I don’t close the doors anymore, run the humidifier or anything. I have one that with doors open reaches about 60% . Of course I live in Miami so not like Canada at all. I was having a problem finding fans with sufficiently long cords that would reach my power source, so I could not place one at every level. I also didn’t have enough outlets on my power source. Lastly, it bothered me to see the fan shaking the leaves of my plants. I keep remembering that ppl always tell you to keep plants away from cold drafts like the AC. Another problem I had in one of my cabinets was developing yellow mold in some of the leaves of certain plants. This all brings me to my question- can you tell us a little bit about your anthuriums and why some are exhibiting a little bit of yellow edging on some leaves? As well as, do beneficial bugs eat fungus growing on the soil? I greatly appreciate your video, time and feedback. Have a great day!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

A lot of great questions! 🌿 I import plants, so the yellow tipped leaves are the old leaves that have been in the mail. I usually remove these damaged leaves once the plant has a few new ones 🌿 As for the fans, as long as it's not 'drafty' and cold, air circulation is a must! In fact, wiggling leaves actually helps strengthen a plant from what I've seen since it mimics gentle wind 😁 people actually shake their FLFs to make them grow stronger! My greenhouses are usually 24°C with the fans on, so no chilly drafts in there. A lack of airflow can result in bacterial leaf infections due to damp leaves. This looks like orange spots on plants that are sometimes weepy - if you end up with this you should quarantine the plant for a while to prevent spread & treat with a sulphur spray! It stinks, but it works great for stopping the spread 👍🏻 Hope that helps! 😁 Thanks for the questions and the opportunity to clarify! 🌿🌿🌿

[@clari1125]

@@PlanteriorDecorator thank you very much! I will keep this advice in mind!

[@sinchons]

Do you think it is enough with the 16 growlight in the tall MILSBO? Would the 32 light also fit (even better)? This cabinet is on my 2022 wishlist, so I am just curious :) Many thanks!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

The 32 wouldn't fit, it would be too long! I use two 16's in my tall Milsbo, one on top and one in the middle 🌿😁

[@dannykerdel9217]

@@PlanteriorDecorator how did you do the cable management with the mother lights? Do they fit thru the door sides or above? I try to not make a hole in the cabinet

[@FlowerPower1000]

😍😍😍😍 AMAZING BABIES!!! How do you propagate your anthuriums? Btw how do expect these humidity loving anthuriums are going to fare once you move them out to normal humidity levels? Keep it up girl!!! 😊 XO

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

Love the update and am interested in the lights, but are prices in Canadian dollars? EDIT: I see in your description they are in €, so very expensive for Canadians

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

You can flip the website to CAD, but you're correct! These are certainly more of a longterm investment light - if it's in your budget. Definitely a nice-to-have with the warranty/replaceable LED, but possible to achieve a similar look on a budget too!!

[@danettedarbonne1804]

Is there a trick to purchasing the mother grow lights? I went to their website but didn't find the products let alone shopping cart etc. Do they sell in the USA? I'd like to be able to at least look at what they have.

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

haha it doesn't have a summary section so I also got lost at first! If you click the link and use code ALINA to get the access for the discount, you can scroll down to the PlantSpectrum section to see them!

[@danettedarbonne1804]

@@PlanteriorDecorator Thank you! I am having trouble as the site will not take the code. Maybe it's a glitch and I will keep trying :)

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

www.mother.life/en/shop/privilege This should help! The code needs to be entered before you can get in 😁 code is ALINA (caps needed) 🌿

[@danettedarbonne1804]

@@PlanteriorDecorator Thank you so much, that worked! I was not using the caps before.

[@jenniferbarkhouse7977]

Yay 😁

[@Ali-enAdventures]

You prefer the new mother lights over the feit elec ones?

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

So far, yes! I truly never minded the pinkish Feit light colour... but I did start to notice after a year that the Feit lights were starting to dim. I assume that just comes with quality since they're quite a bit cheaper. Best selling point for these Mother lights is knowing that I have a whole 4 year warranty on the LED board if it starts to dim and not work as well! They're definitely more of an investment, but worth it for the warranty and usability with different mounts!

[@CarbonKevin]

You can still make those handles work! Epoxy is your friend and 100% will work if you prepare the surfaces properly. You just may need to cut off the posts if they're in the way!

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Yes!! Also someone said someone makes adaptors!! Maybe I could 3D print something as well... I really shouldve used my brain for like 5 seconds longer before giving up on the handles so many months ago haha 😅

[@ztszebra]

Do you still have the detolf?

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I do!! It's in the basement with my other grow tent! My fiance stole it for his plants hahaha definitely still full of plants but less aesthetic now that an engineer took the reigns 😆

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

Also, how long have you tested these Mother lights?

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

So far I've been using them for a little over a month! I will say they gave my plants a 2nd pre-winter wind with all the new leaves popping haha These are certainly much more of an investment than the Fiat lights I previously had: both are good and will keep your plants happy, but I'm going to order myself a couple more of these for the longterm investment! I love the warranty and the replaceable LED board 💡

[@julieharry401]

❤

[@catherinebaghdan7231]

Hi! Great video. Where are those handles from?

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I found them on Etsy!! It looks like a bunch of shops sell them, and I've been told they'll work as long as I get an adaptor for them! 😍

[@catherinebaghdan7231]

Oh that’s great! Thanks so much for the quick reply 😃 I’ve recently discovered the whole milsbo cabinet world. Can’t find it at my IKEA stores yet, but planning ahead 😘

[@Watashiwapitadesu]

About to create my own Milsbo setup for houseplants and some indoor Bonsai. Your videos on this are honestly invaluable, thank you!

[@angelicadial7513]

Use Nematode Knights for fungus knats (:

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

Yes these seemed to work for me despite not ever seeing them!! I usually like some visual proof... but I've been gnat free for so long that they must've worked 🙏🏻

[@eljardindelamorenita5863]

😍😍😍

[@kaileyfisher3129]

Okay I need an Ace of Spades and an Amydrium Silver like… yesterday. Also what’s your secret for Hoyas? Mine are pretty slow growing even under the lights. 😵‍💫

[@PlanteriorDecorator]

I'll give Andrei kudos for the silver lacunosa, he watered them way more than I normally would water a hoya and they did incredible!! Plus lots of fertilizer, obvs 💉 gotta juice em

[@debracancelliere4081]

I didn’t realize you were into snakes!

[@CynnekeSer]

So sponsored.. you can use the old lights fine..