10 GENIUS Ideas For Your Houseplants

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@ghengis430]

That was really helpful, thanks. My only complaint about your videos, is i keep looking at them late at night, and don't go to sleep! 😂😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 get your beauty sleep

[@bobbiechinn9578]

❤Even look at the short vines on your wall in the back 😅 so many years yea❤

[@bobbiechinn9578]

This being 2 years old, how many of these things do you do today??? Curious only, not being crabby i love your videos and I've been watching for a long time 😊❤ I value your input. 😊 Edit: oh you could do a video on what you thought before and what you learned to change the way you do it now???

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d have to watch it again to remind myself what I said

[@cgemetta]

Haven't gone plant shopping in Texas yet? OMG, you need to go. Prices, variety, everything is better in the sunny southwest for plant shopping. 😊

[@fabiana.4640]

Nice tips! Limonene is almost insoluble in water, but dissolves readily in ethanol. It's bettter to put the peels in alcohol, leave them there for a few days, like they do when they make limoncello, and then add 2 or 3 spoonfuls of this solution per litre of water and make an emulsion to spray your plants.

[@KristyVibes]

It’s 1am and I am currently binge watching your videos. Just found your channel today! Lots of great tips - new subscriber here 👋

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you Kristy!

[@janejohnson660]

I've been using drywall tape to cover the holes in my pots. Cheap, works in any pot, allows water to flow while keeping soil in.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it!

[@diosdehuecomundo]

Cinnamon is the only thing that has helped me against those pesky little flies. And it worked so quickly!!!! Almost lost my aloe plants but the cinnamon got rid of the flies in days and after a good week my plant babies where back on their way to recovery ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@ruthselden8637]

I started watching your videos a few months ago and today my plants want to thank you for it!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful!

[@gardeninginthedesert]

Great tips, I use most of them already. A cheaper rooting hormone than honey is cinnamon. I always use that for rooting and my cuttings very rarely fail.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks. I’ve got a detailed look at cinnamon coming tomorrow!

[@theresenorway]

Yeah I use a quality cinnamon because the cheap copy wasn't any success. 🤭 Now we are best friends.

[@freedpeeb]

The water that willow tree cuttings have been soaking in is really good rooting hormone too.

[@valeniusthekat]

For a home made outdoor garden bug repellent, mix equal parts of cayenne, onion and garlic powders.... Put the mix in a tea strainer (or ball it up in cheesecloth), and just make a tea of it all in hot water. Let it steep for a good while, then let it get to room temperature, put the tea in a spray bottle and go to town..... This also makes a great homemade mace spray if you're on a budget (proven by myself in the Southside of Chicago one insane f*cking night) 😁👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@violetstoneycreek5746]

Did You mean mice( mace)? Thank you

[@Mama_Toni]

​@@violetstoneycreek5746She said South side of Chicago. You read correctly "mace"😅😅

[@tinawindham6958]

Sounds like a drink to ward off colds✌️😆

[@jan4222]

I just discovered your channel yesterday and can't get enough! Great, clear videos with so much information. Of course I subscribed!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kendranielsen24]

Excellent ideas!! Will definitely be trying a few to help my plants be happier, thank you! 🇿🇦🦩

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great, thanks 😊

[@jesylacuata1853]

New subscriber from Vancouver Canada, just want to say THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS, I WILL WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS FOR SURE, I LOVE INDOOR PLANTS, BUT, INDOOR PLANTS DOESN'T LIKE ME, AFTER BUYING JUST FEW WEEKS SLOWLY DYING. 😭

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Keep at it. Once you suss out what your plants aren’t liking you’ll be fine. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the past. Hope you enjoy the content and thanks for subbing 😊

[@deeb2000]

Thanks for those tips! I saved a few hoyas using organic cinnamon on the leaf where fungus was starting.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great thanks 😊

[@lizgacol1036]

I live in a subtropical area, I have planted peppers, when they were just emerging, from one day to another, the leaves were gone! The culprit, ants ( those that can carry leaves bigger than themselves). Since I have cinnamon trees, I cut the leaves onto small pieces and scattered them around my baby pepper plants, so far, those ants didn't touch them again.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

The magic of cinnamon 😁 Thanks Liz

[@sandyreid4028]

Thank-you. I appreciate your plant knowledge and the way you make it easy to use natural resources.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool thanks Sandy 👍

[@trinidadfelipe2590]

Useful and Eco friendly ideas. Thanks for sharing this. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers!

[@1lovewaters419]

Excellent ! Thanks plant Dr . I love all your videos . I be up very late ( like in peek hrs / A M just watching them .. Thank you for helping us plants lovers. may many blessings flow your 🙏🏽🙂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much. Don’t stay up too late 😂

[@ladyd8028]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I am also sending positive vibrations your way. Thanks for the love!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@ladyd8028 thanks 🙏

[@ladyd8028]

@@SheffieldMadePlants 🤲🏾

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

Thank you Sheffield for your plant tips. New and easy! 😊🥰🇵🇭

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lenya9070]

these are amazing tips! thank you so much, I like that these are simple environmental tricks 🌿

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@letshaveago2201]

I have used some of these tips and they have worked for me, i will be trying the others. great vid!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks. Which ones have you had success with?

[@DollyTheLlama]

Lots of helpful tips! Thanks! Thanks also for distinguishing between Ceylon and Cassia cinnamon. I'm a bit of an herbalist and the negligence on that part is a pet peeve. They're two different plants, with Cassia being a common skin irritant if used cosmetically. On pots with multiple holes, coffee filters or scraps from coconut fiber basket liners works great also. And fish tank water works very well too, if you'd rather save the vegetable broth for cooking with.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cmbooks2000]

You have the best house plant tips on KZbin. For years I have grozen bottles of water, uncapped them and let the water slowly melt to water my plants while I travel. I'll check out your method when I'm on holiday this month. Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection lovely

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@rayalliston7702]

Just a small tip. Use the bottom of the label as a guide when cutting plastic bottles, then take the label off. The bottle will then be more stable when sitting on surface

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Thanks for sharing. You introduced some interesting ideas that I think I’ll try.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@joellenpaull3294]

I put coffee filters in the bottom of my pots to keep the soil in the pot and allow water to pass.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it!

[@kandykid47]

I get my coffee filters from the dollar store so very inexpensive

[@aprilmorgan9899]

I buy plastic screen (as used in window screen) and fold a little up placeing it in pot bottom. It keeps dirt in pot but allowes water to drain out well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@cherylanncoutinho9508]

I just found your video & was in need all these useful tips, thanku very much. I have given it a like & subscribed as well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Cherylann😁

[@ladyd8028]

Truly genius tips & hacks! Thanks so very much for sharing these. Incidentally, I just finished treating a few of my plant babies with Orange Oil Pest Control. It's a slightly different recipe which entails steeping a single orange peel in vegetable oil for 30 days, then adding water and dishwashing soap. (Yours is quicker.) I've been successfully using this for more than one year. 😉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool, nice to have a good variation! Thanks 😊

[@romsnsama23]

Your videos are really helpful and great 👍🏻 👌 👏 ☺️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much

[@romsnsama23]

@@SheffieldMadePlants You're most welcome 😇🌱🌻

[@nemesis8626]

One little thing to the wood ash tip, this is alot better if you use wood that hasnt been treated, if its treated it may contain chemicals that harm the plants

[@citizenoffloptropica]

if you have a fishtank you can use the dirty water from your weekly water change to water your plants aswell

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

💯

[@cluniliny]

I now add cinnamon to my anthurium substrate. Beautiful.

[@violetavillasenor8672]

Thanx so much for these awesome tips!!! Cheers from Rome!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Grazie mille!

[@bedtimebiblechat7152]

I use coffee filters in the bottom of my pots to cover the hole...when I can remember, that is. LOL I sent your video to my friend who was having some fungus gnats. Thanks for that idea!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing 😁

[@sheiladesoysa7112]

Great simple tips shared without too much blah blah. Thanks

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KSpecial77]

Definitely trying these. Thanks!

[@RadioactiWeONE]

I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere in your vids, but to get rid of fungus gnats you can keep springtails. I have them in all of my pots and animal enclosures and it seems that they outcompete the gnats. They only decompose dead organic matter and are not dangerous to plants. They also need wet environment to survive, so no need to worry about any outbreaks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@cluniliny]

What are springtails?

[@patriciapadilla3590]

This was sooooo useful. Thank you very much.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DynoSauce]

I normally just use a fiberglass window screen and cut it up to size, if my pot doesn’t have drainage hole I’ll add an inch of Leca to the bottom so it doesn’t rot.

[@nadanada1852]

Thank u soooo much sir...u ve been of so much help for a beginner such as myself

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@Htedan-20Dz]

I will try this to my plants 😊 I'm starting planting hobbit and haven't knowledge about planting, and this may help me. Thank you for sharing 🙂 have a good day to you ☺️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much!

[@natali7828]

. Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful indeed. The cinnamon idea worked 👍🙂 Do you have any tips on how to get rid of boxwood caterpillars and patio weeds.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you. No sorry i'm more an indoor guy

[@natali7828]

Thank you. Your video content is great. Keep up the amazxing work 👍👏

[@jimpsentertainmenttv3586]

Yes that cooking water is a brilliant way to feeding your plants, keep in mind to let that water cool before adding it or else everything will die in the soil medium,

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Spot on 👍

[@alienrobotcommando]

Genius hack with the cotton bud! 😂 Loved it!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@juliewestron5260]

0:28 orange essential oil repels bugs 1:11 cinnamon - control fungus of rot on stems or roots of the plants. Cinnamon is effective at destroying fungus.

[@steveshuffle]

this is brilliant! I was hesitant about the last - I guess most people use some salt for cooking veggies & pasta. Does it have to be 0 salt content in the water for it to be used on plants? Thanks

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes it does!

[@justinamontgomery2618]

Great hacks and very interesting! I would like to try the orange peel spray!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks. It’s pretty good and smells nice too

[@floofyfriends5955]

I am a new subscriber. I am loving your videos. I got a questions what is the white pebbles on top of your plant and why you do that?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Perlite that I used to deter gnats entering the soil. Didn’t really work 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MetalGoddess2791]

I like to use styrofoam packing peanuts in bottom of pot before I transplant to bigger pot for good drainage. Plus you don't have to use as much soil in the pot which saves money.😁

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great tip!

[@MetalGoddess2791]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I like to try and upcycle as much as I can. I also use the larger foam pieces that come with appliances in big pots.I just take them and break them up into smaller pieces.

[@drrisabella]

Hi, thank you so much for these awesome tips. I have a question, can I use the honey method even though I put my cuttings into water instead of soil?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep that’s fine. It might wash away a little and dilute but it’ll have the same effect

[@b.kodzoofori1491]

Great Tips! Thanks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariepatterson7804]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@maribellaluvsnyc7238]

Using vegetable water as fertilizer, do I use it full strength? Or do I do dilute it with water?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Full strength.

[@tubssamterracegardeningvlo1251]

very nice information about gardening

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks a lot

[@hameratahir]

Ingenious ideas! Thanks so much.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@zannajoyce6698]

Depending on the type of pasta you may not to use the water as the starch will leave a sticky mess on the soil, ripe for mold.

[@renii425]

Thank you so much!! They are amazing tips🥰🥰

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@mijuajua4820]

Should I place pebbles at the base when I repot plants? Thanks so much✌🏻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

No don't do that. Just soil

[@gitmoholliday5764]

Hoya ( tip ) Hoya plants like to grow "anti" clockwise, so don't force them to grow the otherway.

[@SuperLazyGarfield]

I use the old teabags to block the holes in the pots. I reuse the used tea leaves mixed into my crappy soil. seems ok so far

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Interesting 🤔

[@rosewest5168]

This is a fab video!!!! Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks rose 👍

[@isobelstepney3041]

Cheers especially for the orange peel 🙂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@redfaux74]

I heard grass trimmings... ....put into a big bucket, soaked with water and left there will make good fertilizer water.

[@jackseve]

Thank you for the fungus fly trick. I have lost many plants to this. Plants I purchased from Walmart and then they infected all my other plants. I’m on this ASAP.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad I could help 👍

[@RemainWoke]

Luv your channel, 🙏🏽

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I appreciate that!

[@thephotographersunny]

Thanx From INDIA

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Most welcome!

[@beccarodriguez77]

Hi, how often can i water my plants with rice water? I've bee watching your videos for some time now witch i enjoy very much bc i learn so much and last week i watered my plants with rice water and immediately saw the difference in my plants so i did it again this week, is that okay? Is winter here in USA, is ideal to water my spider plant every week? Thank you very much!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d go for once a month

[@longhairgetinthere]

Can you use lemon or lime peel instead of Orange?...thanks for a great video 🌱

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes i think you can

[@Gwooski949]

Nice tips: How often should I spray my plants, using the orange peel and water mix?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Maybe once a week or every other week. Depends how much time you want to spend on it 😅

[@bluesky7838]

I'm assuming that honey, or for that matter rooting hormone, doesn't help cuttings propagated in water. Is there something I can do for cuttings such as rosemary, that take a long time to grow roots? I've had a problem with the immersed stems developing something that looks like fungus or rot before they have a chance to root. Thanks. BTW, I'm a new subscriber and am finding your videos really instructive and we'll presented. 👏👏👏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can use it for water cuttings. Some of the powder or honey will dilute into the water and have the same effect. Thanks for subbing 👍

[@bluesky7838]

Thank you!! This is really useful info. Meantime, I just watched your video comparing rooting media and saw that you used rooting powder for water as well. I'm fairly new to indoor (or any) gardening. Other than a sansevieria whose will to live has been stronger than 20+ years of neglect , it's only been in the last year or so (COVID) that I've managed to keep any other plants alive. The amount of info is overwhelming and often contradictory, so I really like your calm, methodical approach. Regards from New York City!

[@hollish196]

Love the honey idea. And the vegetable/egg boiling water.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@sunitaashtana8090]

I use egg shells after powdering them as fertilizer.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great 👍

[@CalmDown4628]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching

[@rajanisingh7239]

Very useful tips 👍..can you suggest remedy for mealy bugs ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Rubbing alcohol blobbed on them works best

[@rajanisingh7239]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks 🙏..I will try

[@pavib2751]

hi there may i ask :) the orange peel solution . how long does it last after making . i made mine like 4 days ago and i realize that the smell changes alittle bit . is it still ok to use it for the plant ? :) thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d probably keep it for a week

[@pavib2751]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you :)

[@michellechapman6839]

Great ideas!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@marinamo6479]

Thanks. Turmeric is good as well against pest.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I heard that too

[@chrismymathews911]

How do you use turmeric on plants

[@marinamo6479]

@@chrismymathews911 I mix it with neem oil, water, minced garlic and spray.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@chrismymathews911 good question. i'll have a look

[@arunpatel6921]

My home garden attracts lots of milly bugs. Could you please give me few tips to treat these ?

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Thanks! banana peels and egg shells are really good too

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely!

[@silverlining_1995]

Is there any point to compost the peels after boiling them? Or are these few the fallen ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'm not sure to be honest

[@joeyrussoniello6342]

Hello. Was wondering if you might have a video about plant bugs and pests and tips to get rid. I have scales on one of my garden plants and nothing has worked so far =(

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I do STOP This Secret Plant Killer NOW kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHShYV-o96ng9E

[@michellechapman6839]

I'm going to try the honey with my philodendron Brasil cuttings.... they take 4ever to root😮😮

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve found that too

[@norileewilliamson685]

Do you have any tips for growing Christmas cactus?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sorry I’ve not got one

[@Anna_handcrafts]

Love your videos thank you so much! Could you make one on leaf shine sprays? I suspect most plants stores use it, the leaves are so shiny when you buy the plant, and once at home, they just turn to normal mat leaves. What do you think of leaf shine sprays (natural or chemical)? should they be used at all, and if so how? I've also read articles saying this is not respectful to the plant so idk!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you. I've mentioned cleaning plants but can't remember the video now. I personally don't use anything but water to clean my plants. I've not noticed the plants are particularly shiny where I buy them. Where do you live?

[@Anna_handcrafts]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I live in Spain and before in Amsterdam, there it was worse, plants were almost mirror like in the fancy garden centers... And it's true it's very attractive.. but once home, without the oil they add, even clean, the leaves end losing their first shine... I'm wondering if I should just accept that or yield and get the typical leaf shine oil based product , but I'm kinda scared for the plants pores.. I don't wanna damage them either!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@Anna_handcrafts I'd leave it personally

[@rforcerathangopal8945]

Thanks a ton .I really needed the pesticide hack. Would appreciate much if u could tell me how to get rid of red fire ants . They are forming huge nests around the flowers and even the fruits . I don’t mind sharing the fruits but they are ruining the whole crop!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Hmm I’ve not suffered with this pest luckily. I’m sure I heard cinnamon powder was good…

[@forestfeatherfashion]

Absolutely amazing video! I love your channel. Thank you for sharing all your houseplant knowledge with us. Going to cook up some orange peel water right now.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome, thank you!

[@teejay1650]

Can I use the orange water and cinnamon on my outdoor plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Don't see why not

[@carolchan9001]

You are the best!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😊

[@BonnitaContee]

Yessss 💯 great 👍

[@Doris-y5v]

which fertilizer do you use?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m using houseplant focus at the moment

[@freedpeeb]

Sticky lint rollers work well to detect and remove pests as well. Also if you live in a tick prone area like I do, you can use a lint roller to check for ticks on your clothes and even your hair!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s a great tip 👍

[@saminasdailyroutine4821]

Excellent ideas 💡

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Samina!

[@prrrrify]

I would like to ask if you have used organic oranges or regular ones? I'm wondering because in my country there are rather nasty chemicals on the peels of regular citrus fruits that are hormone disruptors and more. I'm wondering if it's the compounds in the peel, the chemicals sprayed on the peel or both that repels the pests.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It's the compounds in the peel that repels the pests. I used regular oranges but if they are bad in your country then organic will work

[@phoenixjorge5231]

New subscriber.useful tips.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks and welcome 👍

[@teeniequeenie8369]

I heard cinnamon can be used as root helper as well…

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes!

[@chrisgrobler4882]

Is crushed egg shells good for house plants??

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s better to grind them down if you can

[@chrisgrobler4882]

Many thanks