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[@XxShellyW13xX]

I have a simple philosophy about plants. When I get one, I give it the best care that's required to care for that particular plant. If it lives, it lives, and if it dies, it dies. I refuse to let a plant stress me out anymore. It's surprising just how many plants snap back to life again, even if it's down to it's last browing leaf.❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very good approach

[@Thecatnamedkiwi]

Same! You can't get too attached!! Nature doesn't always goes as planned

[@roxannegordon6162]

I too have adopted this philosophy. At one point I had about 50 plants all over my townhouse in every room on two floors. I have two cats who think the plants are vegetables. For their personal dinning. So, I added shelves on the walls and hanging baskets from the ceiling. I used to buy discounted plants from the ICU at Lowes. Some lived, some died. I replaced the ones that died. No more! I'm done. When a long time, sort of, plant dies, I don't replace it right away. I'm not doing that anymore. Too much time trying to coax them into living. I have about 18 that are doing really well. A Hoya has taken over the kitchen window (sitting in a large metal birdcage suspended from the ceiling) which is great for privacy. The sidewalk is right outside, so I don't have to lower the shade as much. The ones in my office hanging from the ceiling provide great ambiance. So far! Thanks for these videos. I refer to you all the time for advice.

[@rosslavery7522]

Been a new plant parent for about 6 months and your videos have really helped. Thanks Shef 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Love to hear it!

[@rachaelhoffman-dachelet2763]

Alocasia, calathia, and ferns are all my nemeses. I’ve given up entirely on them.

[@mjp611]

Me too!

[@louisejoel]

My mother had one thing of mine at her house and that was my prized and special Japanese mint teenage child. What did she do with it, she pulled it out to put in some low rent basil without even giving me a chance to take it myself. Her grandchild was a Japanese mint and she murdered it. At least I can cry under the shelter of some nice fenestrated leaves sprouting from my monstera 😭

[@luisfrausto2246]

Dang bro 😯😅

[@GalwayGhirlErrant777]

😂😂 murderer she is 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

She should be put in jail

[@towanda2947]

OMG 🤣

[@ladyd8028]

Awww! My sincere condolences. Keep the [special] kids AWAY from mom!

[@erinenglish3171]

I love watching your videos. I get so discouraged when my plants struggle or die. And your content really keeps me going. Keep up the great work.👍🏽

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@user-uw2lg9jd3n]

I spent $40 for my monstera deliciosa, and I thought that was a lot. She was my dream plant, though, and I just love her! I can't imagine spending thousands of dollars on a plant. People in my plant groups are always complaining of the white sections browning. I'd have a cow after spending that money...lol! And to be honest, I love the solid green better. Thank you for another great video!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@parlamentenok]

The price of “rare” plants in the UK and the US astonishes me 😮 Here in Russia you can get a Monstera Alba cutting for like $10, and the non-variegated one basically for a song. Who in their right mind would pay thousands of smackeroos for a plant??? I also got my Philodendron Pink Princess cutting for around $5. Russia is a good place for plant lovers! 😅 Not so good in other aspects though 😔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

How are they so cheap over there?

[@kissmiasma95]

If the monstera roots are bound enough, you may be able to lift the plant straight up by the stalk and have someone slide a slightly bigger pot underneath when holding it up. Did this for a larger plant, worked well. Make sure the soil is relatively dry so it's less heavy. Less chance of broken stems.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it!

[@krystalwilliams8592]

I've had house plants for about 20 years. I usually won't spend over $20 on one and try to find things on clearance. I recently got a monstera deliciosa and a monstera adansonii for myself as Christmas presents. I have an asparagus fern. At first, it gave me fits but I think we're finally on the same page!😅 It is growing well, just needed more watering. I wanted to try an alocasia or a calethea but am now hesitant after your advice. Thank you for your videos!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That is awesome!

[@Pastronomer69]

Asparagus ferns are so easy to keep in my experience, grow well and so long as you water them they dont go brown

[@DaphneTriesPlants]

That’s what I’ve heard too. They’re not really ferns, maybe that’s why 😄 I’ve been thinking of getting one myself 😊

[@1faithchick7]

It may depend on where you live. In my area the humidity drastically changes from summer to winter to spring and fall. Many plants hate the low humidity and drastic change here.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good to know!

[@thevahandbook]

I've had a couple (I have one now) and they've always done well in my UK home. They like a lot of water (they're not a fern though) and they LOVE to grow. Very easy plant.

[@halir4408]

Good to know! Years ago I gave my daughter an asparagus fern and between the two of us we could not keep it alive. I think it was sporadic watering and inconsistent humidity that did it in. Maybe I’ll try one again now that I’ve got more experience 😊

[@schibbolethsquad44]

The Philodendron Gloriosum is way easier to care for than the verrucosum. I bought one as a birthday present for myself about a half year ago and it's still growing and pretty.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool thanks

[@user-cq4sz4ee9l]

Same here. My verrucosum is still troubling me a lot, but my gloriosum is just stunning and pushing out a new leave every month even in winter. Still one of my absolute favorite plants in my collection. I can highly recommend this one☺️

[@alexphillips3074]

@@SheffieldMadePlants There are the hybrids too, which are supposed to be more robust - P. Splendid & P. Majestic. Both have the verrucosum as a parent, I think. Splendid's easier to get at the moment as far as I'm aware.

[@Js-lx9nv]

Verrucosum seldom do well out of high humidity environments in my experience, very fussy! As mentioned hybrids are usually the way to go

[@NyssaMysteria]

I wouldn't be too scared of asparagus ferns, they're super forgiving! I would love to see you give them a try, they're one of my favorite plants! :D

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'll have to for sure

[@Evagealia]

Wish I'd seen this before buying my variegated Monstera. Luckily I did buy a Thai Constellation on sale instead of the Albo, but the large white parts did exactly as the video said it would.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh no! New leaves will come

[@dreaminggreennursery]

Ahahahahahaha!😂😂😂😂😂 Minnies got junk in the trunk! I don’t have any ferns, I learned 30 years ago me and ferns don’t get along. I tried on many occasions to grow them, all died.😢 but my friend who has no experience in growing plants grew one just fine🤷🏻‍♂️ ahahha there he is! The bin is back! 😂 loved it! Thanks for sharing Mr Sheffield always enjoy your humor in these videos. I love how you talk to yourself and represent yourself in the 3rd person it make it even more relatable.👍👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Marvellous. Glad you enjoyed 😁

[@laurajamil8943]

You are a huge content creator! Lot of information and great sense of humour, love your videos!❤ Man, I feel you: been in similar situations, but I've learnt my lessons. Right now I'm having lots of orchids, dracaena, oxalys, jades and other green leaves plants ( I just call them " resistants "). Best of luck!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you! Same to you

[@stacey444]

You might like a blue star fern. I have one and very easy care. Not fussy or messy. Great video!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'll check it out!

[@jennifermorrales3389]

I have one and it’s a great plant but she will let you know when she not happy 😅

[@theonlyjoshuscat]

I have a specimen sized one of these I've had for 20 years.... they're super easy to care for, and those fronds will get a meter long!

[@joanjudah3482]

Albo’s have gone way down in price here in the states. I’m seeing cuttings go for $25 in local plant groups! I have been lucky to win one, and my hubby bought me my 1st one. No browning here and I’ve had them for over 2 years now. I use Silica to help with the browning and it’s been great for all of my plants!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing!

[@luisfrausto2246]

LOVE ALL THE CONTENT YOU MAKE, I JUST LOVE IT LOL🎉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Legend!

[@laurecresci4196]

Well, I bought an Alocasia one year ago... I did not want it to stress me out because of the financial risk so I bought a tiny one at my local store for 3€, and I am surprised it did not died yet haha I have been blessed with two new leaves ! +2 acorms (I don't remember the English word for this but you know what I am talking about haha) And of course she lost two leaves this winter.... Thank you for telling me about the alocasia dormancy because I though I made something wrong. I just have to wait for spring 🌱❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

A necessary pain in the bum. Yes it’s corms 😁

[@juliewagner9862]

I bought a coffee plant from Trader joes, for $10. I seperated all the plants in the pot as recommended, and gave them away, and kept one for myself. that one plant grew a couple leaves, but in 1 year did nothing else. I ended up tossing it, as the stem just started turning brown, I am only in a 1-2 year hobby of plants and decided after watching some videos that it wasn't worth keeping, and stressing over. my poor white wizard and white princess died on me as well, and I am barely holding onto the variagated pink princess I got for a great deal, but was a tiny plug, that grew all summer, they didn't appreciate the MN fall/winter I think.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You've got some tough plants to start with there.

[@tracicassidy1933]

My boxer ate the seeds of outside sago palm, we had moved in two days prior , after $13,000 later, never again. Luckily she did survive, but had an extremely long recovery time.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh my gosh sorry to hear that

[@warrenstates8955]

You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I LOVE your humour, and delivery!! I’m pretty much a low risk plant dad! 4 ( pothos) and one snake plant. Thanks 🙏🏽 for making extremely entertaining and informative videos! I wish you continued success! You’ve got a brand new subscriber from Canada 🇨🇦

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@remmirath42]

Thank you! Now I finally know that my "green plant in ceramic pot" from Aldi is an asparagus fern ☺ I thought it looked a bit like asparagus, but so does bamboo, so I didn't know if they were related.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad I could help!

[@nicolasharp9710]

Yeah. I was given a variegated monstera for my birthday because I ranted on about how lovely they were. All dead in 6 months. Really disappointed, as I researched how to care for them to give them a chance. You could actually watch them turn brown on a daily basis 😮

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oof what a nightmare!

[@annalee2604]

My Areca Palm is placed on my balcony (tropics) , no problem at all. I tried to have it indoors many times before for years, and it never did well, got exactly those problems you described.

[@nmt2893]

I haven't had spider mites on any of my plants for literally decades. I brought home some alocasias and calatheas. They're all infested. There won't be any more coming in. At one point I had 7 calatheas. I'm down to 3, and one is on its last legs. As for ferns, though, I have a bunch. They're my favorite plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

What a nightmare!

[@gailtalley8037]

Are spider mites worse than fungus gnats?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@gailtalley8037 yes. Spider mites will kill the plant. Gnats are annoying but don’t really do much although they can much on young roots but they prefer the fungus in the soil

[@gailtalley8037]

@@SheffieldMadePlants got it, thank you 🙏🏾

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

I have 2 asparagus ferns and are going nuts without me doing anything apart from water them randomly

[@luisfrausto2246]

🥳👍🏽

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'm jelly!

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

@@SheffieldMadePlants😂 honestly one is in a very unlit room hanging, the other in the bathroom with lots of light, you should try again!

[@leticiatojer]

About the coffee plant. Though I am originally from Brazil, I now work with house plants in a greenhouse in Canada. Seeing a coffee plant as a house plant here really surprised me. Where I come from, coffee is a crop, that we ourselves don't plant just anywhere - just some very specific areas of the country, that are in the tropical/subtropical zones, and that have particular soil requirements. That being said, don't take it personally if it fails as a houseplant! It's like me trying to grow a blueberry plant in a Brazilian home. ;) Doable? Maybe. Worth it? Nah.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good point

[@Tminus89]

1 more thing to worry about with variegated plants, whether the variegation is even stable... Billietiae for example is very unstable and tends to revert. I found videos of experienced people who know what's stable and what isn't.. If you have that 1 plant that would be worth the big price, maybe check before hand if it tends to stay that way or not :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes great point! What a pain in the bum

[@ingrida1121]

monstera thai constellation is completely stable, it will never loose variegation, it is also a true deliciosa, not borsigiana, so it grows large, beautiful leaves. Highly recommend. @@SheffieldMadePlants

[@Inked_Badger]

Out of frustration with the browning of my calathea and asparagus ferns, I chucked them into the shower to try to increase the humidity. To my surprise, it was what they needed! There is a skylight over the shower, and the spray and moisture from daily showers has them nice , green and growing. When I need to actually water, I use water from my aquariums.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

So they stay in the shower all the time?

[@easynail.art_]

I bought a Monstera Albo cutting for $100AU and it’s going great guns, couldn’t be happier

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not a bad price

[@leventemolnar8607]

Our Calathea zebrina is just loseing his leaves like a mad man. We check the hummidity, water when the soil is dry and he is in a sunny spot still fight for his life all the time :D

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fussiest plant in the world

[@loreleimaid]

Don't let the soil dry out. Evenly moist is the way to go.

[@JP-uf9sh]

Velvety plants love a cooler spot with a little more humidity. They are part of the hate-the-heater-club and like to turn crispy once you want to have a cozy winter home. If you have a cool spot in your kitchen you might find yourself surprised.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips!

[@hblack4857]

I've got 2 different types of asparagus ferns. They are FUSSY. But if I keep them away from all direct light and never forget to lightly water every other day they thrive.

[@pimpozza]

I would never spend that kind of money on a plant! 🤦🏻‍♀️ They look much better with a natural look anyway! 💚 Love this fun channel..

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@mossykiwibird9920]

I have one asparagus fern in one of my terrarium and it’s doing great.

[@jopabr24]

While I am by no means an expert, I can tell you from personal experience that asparagus ferns aren't too bad, but they are definitely prone to browning if you're not careful. What I've found is that they need to be watered whenever the top inch-or-so of soil feels dry, but they also need a very well-draining soil. Either too wet or too dry for too long and the delicate fronds will start to brown and fall away. Whenever I see this happening, I just prune off the bits that are browning. Indeed, I've snipped off entire stems for this reason. The plant has a lovely tendency to form these delicate little canopies as, once a frond reaches its max height, it will start to spread out, like the crown of a tree. That said, this is a plant that will aggressively seek out light. The little fronds it puts out will stop once they've reached sufficient light, and then they'll start to unfurl, but if they aren't getting enough light? They just keep going longer and longer, more like vines than stems.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips

[@madhumitanag3357]

I completely relate with this. My hobby often stresses me out, and being a relatively new plant parent, i kind of lost my motivation. Now i have stopped fussing over them much, and put a control over buying plants i have not tried before😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very sensible approach

[@jackiewhitney5031]

@madhumitanag3357......I feel for you and I feel many people are feeling this about their houseplants now. I feel many bought too many plants during the last 3 years or so because they couldn't leave their houses. What once was a hobby has become a drudgery and stressor for most people. My humble suggestion is give some of your plants to friends or relatives that would like them that would give them loving care and have their needs met. Only have the right amount of plants in your home that brings you pleasure:)) Much love to you!

[@madhumitanag3357]

I am just an year old plant parent, already lost so many, dont want to give them off, as very few of them are left. I do take care of them, and try to keep them happy😢

[@dollycaldwell4938]

My calatheas & alocasia are going in the rubbish tonite.....you are right......too much aggravation & no joy. Thanks for making us feel normal

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@lenkaleibnerova2376]

Philodendron gloriosum is super forgiving plant. I've overwatered, underwatered, repotted it, and it even got spider mites, yet it is still glorious. I love it.❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good to know!

[@stephenwilling7287]

I feel for you mate. I'm from London, now living in Minnesota and I have some of the same issues as you with houseplants. I would never be paying thousands not even hundreds on a plant. I don't even get them around $20 to often. I see plants in a store then come home and research them to see what they want, if they're divas, or quwerky in some way. Then think "I can do it", so I get one. I look for the best one I can see and bring it home. Then I sit watching and worrying about it. Because so many look like they like it in my home, even seem to like me. They start to grow, some even have offspring. Then overnight they turn brown, or just drop their leaves, overnight too!! Sometimes I say to my self, "that's it no more plants". But then one talks to me in the store and comes home with me. They I feed it water it and give it TLC, and wait for it to die. Some don't, they actually live. But why do we do this to ourselves?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

The cycle goes on and on 😅

[@stephenwilling7287]

@@SheffieldMadePlants It sure does 😁

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

Everyone loves to hate 😤i have a true albo half moon. Been about two months now and its just fine. I wouldnt touch any other of the varigations, not good enough. Oh and she received minimal damage in shipping, a couple littile dings, her whole white side never shriveled up. Im beyond happy to finally have my dream plant, king of kings!❤❤❤❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Happy days

[@pauljackson8973]

I had an alocasia elephant ear plant I inherited from someone who was struggling with it. It was doing well then just gave up. I reported a dracena Surculosa in the soil the alocasia had been in(+some extra soil). Low and behold the alocasia started sprouting beneath the Surculosa. Everytime I took it out and reported it it died relatively quickly, no matter what I felt I did. Once again, the alocasia sprouted beneath the Surculosa, so this time I have left it. It's clearly telling me it wants to be there, so who am I to deny the kid a try. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Let nature do its thing I guess

[@MarisaAndChew]

My Thai constellation mostly has sparse freckles on the newest leaf while the last leaf had a few actual sections, though not large, and it was SO NICE to see the new leaf and be like "oh you'll photosynthesize nicely for your baby leaf!" Rather than panicking about reversion like i likely would've had it been an albo. That said when i are an also with good variegation on the stem (like small pinstripes) at grocery store prices, I'll prob try it out bc even 30 dollars if it includes a nice ceramic pot means I've mostly paid for the pot! I know ppl in the us are starting to see albos in hardware stores so it's just a matter of time before i get them locally for cheap.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh really. I’ve never seen that here

[@MarisaAndChew]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I saw a post on Reddit today or last night where their was a whole pallet with albos for like 30 dollars and they weren't super small either! Def seeing them in plant shipping videos so big box stores more and more! It's not really a wishlist plant BC of the reasons you've said, but if I do find one for 20-30 dollars esp at the grocery store where they always have a cover pot, I would pick it up just to see! That said, I've got a philodendron white wizard from the grocery store, it's high variegation, I have only had it under sansi bulbs and in the 6ish months I've had it even my almost entirely white leaf has no browning, knock on wood. So, I'm thinking the white leaves suffer a lot more from natural light than from a bulb 🤔 since the almost all white leaf the growth has slowed so much though, the new leaf is there but it's taking forever and ever and two days to unfurl. It looks like it will be far more green so I'm guessing growth will speed back up! It was a grocery store isn't for 12 dollars and I actually got I think 3 out of it but I took the most variegated out of the mother pot and have it in its own. The mother doesn't have much variegation. My pink princess was also a grocery store find and I have 3 or 4 in the pot and it was 20 dollars and again came with the cover pot...

[@brandieluna6459]

Idk how old this video is.. but definitely get an asparagus fern! I also recommend rabbits foot fern and the different bird nest ferns. There's a bird nest fern that resembles a stag horn fern

[@Plantcave]

3:41, of course my mom walks in at this time

[@Astara_star]

Thank you Richard for another great vid. That's very good information about the Albo. I do like the thai consolation. I have only bought a monstera Borsigiana 6 months ago. Now I'm in love. As a Christmas present I bought an El Salvador and Adansonii. I'm on the monstera bandwagon now 😄

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You're knee deep!

[@youbetcha108]

Because of your advice I have been staying clear of plants that won’t do well in a dry winter environment. I have the ones that are not fussy. Pothos snake plant one Hoya for now a scared orchid that is giving me a flower stalk after 3 years monstera amsonii and finestra rubber plant air plants jade plants aloe peperomia chinese. money tree👎🏻 fiddle leaf fig maranta 👎🏻amsonia 👎🏻and the zz. Of these, 3 may not be kept much longer. I have a compost bin in my backyard and it could do with a helping of the rich soil these plants are in. None of the plants in your video would even be considered as a purchase. But your advice on which to buy is helpful. Thank you😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@brandeepointer1035]

I am a new plant lover - I can’t believe people spend so much on plants !!!! I have a rule - nothing over 10 & check the clearance bin 😂😂😂

[@imaginarydreamer]

The asparagus fern (the soft, feathery-looking one, not the needly-looking ones) is not a true fern and is nothing like ferns in terms of temperament. It's honestly one of my top favorite houseplants. Super easy, and once established, grows like mad. My parents have had theirs for years and years and it's enormous. I'm jealous every time I go over there because mine is still quite small! But once I figure out it needed slightly higher light than true ferns, it started taking off. They also grow back relatively quickly when you prune it. I will say it does make a bit of mess, but no more than my string of hearts which is always dropping leaves and flowers everywhere.

[@wadadde]

Asparagus fern isn't actually a fern. It's also a super-easy plant (as long as you don't expose it to massive amounts of direct sunlight). It's a low-light champion.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@1983simi]

As much as I love plants, I am not deep in it enough to spend any more than 50 bucks on a plant, and for that I really have to like it a lot and it has to be a really nice and well-developed plant. For most plants my budget is 4-10 bucks. mind, where i live tropical plants are a good bit cheaper than in the Northern Hemisphere because... well... i live in a tropical country which cuts the cost of maintaining artificial heating for a greenhouse and such. But yeah, philosophy for keeping plants is as far as possible to buy them young and cheap, and basically see whether they can tough it out in the brass knuckle environment that is my home (with utterly non-green-thumbed people to take care of them and frequent draughts due to frequent travels), and whoever doesn't make it just wasn't worthy of this fast paced work environment... not me transferring the trauma of my last corporate job onto my plant parenting :p Edit: Pro tip for keeping calathea. live in a tropical country. I'm sorry that's just what it is. those are some of my most easy going happy campers i own. absolute troopers... as long as you have a cosy 60-80% humidity at 25-35° celsius all year round :p

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

£50 is about my limit too. Most of the time they come down in price. Thanks for the tip

[@sjoervanderploeg4340]

There are actually other pigments plants use to photosynthesize! In the case of the monstera it is anthocyanidin, the lack (or reduction) of anthocyanidin causes the white color!

[@jennifercarroll3355]

Check out the tuberous roots of the asparagus fern and maybe you won't be so nervous. In California we dug up the little 'potatoes' from under the hedges to try to eradicate them.They only look delicate (just don't get a tiny one... And careful of the spines!) May I recommend asparagus retrofractus (aka ming or pompom). Also, I live in the high desert of Utah and my Gloriosum is tolerating the dry air just fine... didn't even mind being outside for the summer. Its been pretty easy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips

[@gailnewcomb8256]

Yep! I know the brown and crispy thing well. 😢 but we never give up do we? 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Never!

[@Gkrissy]

I have 2 alocasia black velvets and one went dormant for the first time. I have a palm plant that was thriving in a corner and somehow spidermites showed up then winter came. It is quarantined in my garage. Those expensive popular plants look nice but I will wait when the prices fall as well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Where do the little gits come from eh

[@grooviechickie]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I'm glad I stick to the indoor plants I know I won't kill. That being said, I bought a sad-looking plant from my local supermarket that had no tags on it. I just felt sorry for it, and it was going for $2... One of the plant identification apps reckons it's an American Rubber plant (???). It's super adorable and, even better, it likes me back. Do you ever buy mystery plants from the Sick Bay? 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s fun buying them from the clearance section

[@citizenoffloptropica]

asparagus fern is SOOOO easy to care for. it is actually an invasive species in many countries

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I read it all wrong

[@novahittingthegroundrunnin9933]

My Monee was completely out of control. I cut off all the stems & propagated in water. So far so good, alot of roots 😅 My coffee plant is still hanging in there, we're both in the dead of winter here in New York😂 it happy 3 feet away from an east facing window 😅 Sheff, i had most of those plants you displayed. You told no lies...most of my collection are going to be Pathos unfortunately. They are the most hardy and reliable plant I know.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tericoulter4426]

Wow, I would never have thought that about the Areca Palm. I got mine in a mixed get well basket when it was about 6 inches tall. That was in 2007 and I've had it ever since. It's 4 to 5 ft now. I put it in a large pot with no drainage and only water it once every month or two. Never had any bugs on it. I do keep it well trimmed and remove some of the larger fronds so it doesn't take over the world. I think it's a super easy plant to grow.

[@thevahandbook]

I've had a couple of other ferns but the Asparagus fern (not actually a fern) is the most successful. It grows like crazy and is easy AF to look after. You just use the moisture meter - it drinks like crazy - and in the summer it goes haywire with amazing tendrils. Go for it, it's a really easy plant. My big statement plant has always been a Kentia palm which looks the same as an Areca. They do well on stands or tables so they're higher up and the ceiling shadows are fabulous if you put a lamp underneath. I've never had any problems with them but they prefer filtered light. I have an Elgergrass but the bottom leaves have started to go yellow so I'm not sure where that will end. It's the only Calathea I own. My Coffee Plant also ended up in the bin and I won't have Alocasias in my house anymore. Alocasias are nightmare plants although they do really well at my friend's very bright house - even though she says that with 3 kids, she usually forgets about them. My Boston Fern is doing okay but my Blue Star Fern is a legend. I rescued it from the £2 corner of Morrisons because I thought the pot was worth more than that. I thought I'd just see what happened but it has done really well and is now one of my favourite plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Ok i'll get one 😁

[@thevahandbook]

I promise - very easy plant. They can shed their needles so just spray them a lot. They also get tough spiky stems but I just remove them. Seriously, it's a really easy plan (cos it's not a fern) but it can get thirsty. Even then, it's not a drama queen about it. It behaves itself very well. @@SheffieldMadePlants

[@moiraslater8526]

I can't stand asparagus fern. My mum had a huge one growing up a room divider near our kitchen table when we were kids in the 70's. It had prickly spikes all over it that one of us would get attacked by at least daily. Not in the least bit hard to grow, but a plant that dominated all my childhood nightmares.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Can see why you hate it

[@Perivale]

My Boston fern was miserable for the winter when I got it, but is showing signs of life with spring on the horizon, and the higher humidity. As for the palm, I just picked one up for under $10 and didn't realize that they are difficult babies.

[@PlantPerson58]

In the winter my Boston fern does lose some fronds. It’s a challenge to keep the humidity up. I keep it well hydrated and so far it bounces back pretty well in Spring year after year.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah winter is tricky

[@lindaedwards4632]

I have a Monstera Albo and it’s been growing really well so far. I was careful choosing my plant though. Lots of marble variegation with some white sections, so far no brown crispy bits. 😀🇨🇦

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@FraeuleinAgnes]

Can I just say ... I absolutely love the fact that you've given your plants names! I do the same and always thought I was the only person crazy enough to do that. But clearly I'm not. 😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Love that!

[@Skykristal]

yes same! Love it when people do too :D

[@FraeuleinAgnes]

@@Skykristal Of course! They're members of the family, therefore they need names. 😅

[@HannahPorcella]

Morning, Sheff/ Richard! It's FREEZING in Philadelphia (-8°C) and I'm curled up with my Saturday cup of ☕ and listening to you remind me not to to be seduced by 🌿 that have a ☠️wish! 😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Jeez that's cold 🥶

[@jackiewhitney5031]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Same here in Ohio.....ugh!

[@alanhunter2009]

I have had 5 Monstera albos, an aurea and a thai constellation for a year or so and none of them has gone brown like you have shown. Occasionally, leaves that are predominently white develop a few brown edges but they can be cut off leaving the rest of the leaf white. The plants grow quickly and a daily misting prevents the problems described.

[@gaellemassot6035]

Same

[@tonyg5597]

It is well known that the white on variegated plants can die off given that there is no chlorophyll...the extent and degree may vary, and a lot of this depends on a persons environment and climate as to the success of how a plant grows

[@KM-po5kk]

Here in the U.S. all of those plants are pretty cheap. I typically never pay for a plant that’s over $25.

[@7sins_of_life]

My favourite is the Florida ghost mint aka a Florida ghost that didn't get high light... That's all that it is.

[@ibisman1593]

95 % of all the plants I buy are tube stock, very junior in size. It's cheaper, easier to plant out and more fun watching them grow.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I like buying them small too

[@murielsmart4532]

Another informative and entertaining Video thank you. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@piawester9245]

I got 2 monstera albo , they are beautyful and if you get them enough light and humidity the white stays , same as a Philodendron white princess

[@AcrylDame]

My Albo is one of my favorite plants. It is tough, rarely gets pests and pushes out beautiful leaves. Yes the white parts can in theory brown, but so do the white parts on any pothos variety. Just get a plant with medium variegation and you'll be fine.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the rec!

[@katerinaschneider7904]

Yeah, marble variegation similar to the thai is beautiful and not browning! I have bough of them, put them under LED and no issues for more than a year. :-) i waited to get a better deal too though, wouldnt pay the crazy amounts

[@lmackenzie89]

Regarding calatheas: self watering pots make life so much easier

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good shout

[@Sektor1]

Kinda sounds obvious that the Albo was meant for trouble from the start, if "normally" variegated plants already require more sunlight to keep the variegation healthy, I can only wonder about those huge half moon leaves on a monstera! The first plant I said "this is not worth the money" was actually the Thai, last year I spot a couple at my local nursery and they were reasonably developed specimens fetching more than €100 still.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah seemed doomed to fail

[@AntoninJezek]

My alocasia cuprea was struggling until I pointed a cool while light at it. Now it's growing like crazy with so many pups, and even flowering. Fertilizing it with sticks only helped it get out of control! With all the pups, I'll attempt leca with one and gift the others.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds nice

[@loreleimaid]

I also put mine, along with A. Polly and a Xanthsoma, under a bright white light and they have done so well! Way better than outside last summer. Who knew?

[@cassandramcfadyen1988]

I have had trouble with Verrucousum but had more luck with Gloriousum. I have 3 and live in Alpine Victoria Australia, and have to use artificial humidity during summer

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

Just boughta philodendron cream splash cutting for £14 😬 wish me lots of luck! Also have an syngonium mojito that is one leaf and hasn’t done anything in months 🙈

[@tessie7e777]

I heard Syngonium propagate by division- not so much by leaf, so don’t feel bad if nothing happens.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fingers crossed!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can propagate by stems. It's a viner

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

@@tessie7e777I got the leaf with roots

[@allonewordcaps]

Great video 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks! 😊

[@allonewordcaps]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I would be fun to get an update on the expensive plants you bought recently. (Maybe it is too soon but I am curious)

[@schibbolethsquad44]

You could opt for a Philodendron splendid. It's a hybrid of the verrucosum and the melanochrysum. It looks very similar to the verrucosum but I grows really well. It's more expensive but it doesn't break the bank and you can count on it to grow.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Looks nice. More oval like leaves?

[@schibbolethsquad44]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Yeah, they're elongated compared to the verrucosum. Must be the melanochrysum in their lineage.

[@brianharris9614]

Just got 2 Thai's for $60 after waiting for a year for them to come down.

[@user-eo5lu5bo9t]

Asparagus fern is the most forgiving. I have several varieties in my home and their care is easy, almost like growing weeds. Sometimes I overwinter them in a cold conservatory and they seem to be doing fine. One year I just trimmed them to the ground because they were too big, and they regrew bigger instantly.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing

[@vickykent353]

​@SheffieldMadePlants So, are you going to try some ferns? Please do. They really are not difficult and as others have said, the Asparagus fern is forgiving. I think the Boston fern is too.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@vickykent353 i will do

[@vickykent353]

@@SheffieldMadePlants That’s so good to hear!! I'm excited to see how things go. 🤗

[@liliromero4910]

Thank you for the laughs! Also, this video is spot on.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@danatkinson1517]

We had a Palour palm that was doing great in the hall. When we got a new kitten we had to move it to my study, that's when the mealy bug/scale started. It was a long battle, with the front moving back and forwards but eventually the scale/mealy bugs won. It has been a couple of years now, and I am only just starting to think about getting another palm, but your video has made me think twice.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh no what a nightmare!

[@TheNetsrac]

A few years I wpould be all over the Albo and Mint Now, no bloody way! I have an umbrella plant, that went from 80% to 50% variegation in the two years I've had it I adore it but I think It'll revert to about 10% variegation like my other older umbrella plant, but hey it looked/looks really unique and was a conversation piece As for my common Alocasia... No leaves left right now, but I hope It'll grow back in the spring 🤞🏻 Thank you for the video and advice P.S. With plants it's either 'The first cut is the deepest' or 'Death by a thousand cuts' I'm not sure which is the worst 😜

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Hmm my umbrella is doing that too. Not in great light though but oh well. Death by a thousand cuts 😂

[@pamaha16]

That green & white monstera is a beaut! 😍 Sucks the leaves don't stay that pretty 😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

For sure

[@lamontemckinney9724]

Great video

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you kindly

[@demoniczek27]

I have given up on all those fussy buggers and all I have now are just few easy plants like Curculigo and Monstera adansonii

[@VinaSash]

Ok i feel you on the monstera albo, i do have one and try to grow her with not to much light, so she doesnt get tooo white, aspagarus fern is indeed WAY easier than normal fern species, its literally the only fern that can actually grow under my care And everythung else, agree 100% 😂 I had 12 different alocasias, all of them died because of.. Everything😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ll try the asparagus then

[@janicelindegard6615]

I use asparagus fern as a filler plant in my summer containers. They grow like weeds on the deck-lots of humidity and some of them get full sun. I tried bringing one in a couple of years ago and it just wasn’t worth it. They are only about 4-5 US dollars every spring. Something to look forward to every year. Bonus: as they get older, they grow thorns. Using them outdoors lessens the chance of getting stabbed. 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very interesting treating it like an annual

[@jackiewhitney5031]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I, too have only had those ferns as a filler in my outdoor pots in the summertime and they are stunning for sure. They do get thorny after about 3 months of growing outdoors though like she mentioned.

[@kimscrafts4814]

Great video I was looking at the albo until I watched this 😂 they do tempt us in 😂 do it with the asparagus fern and take the plunge I got one in Morrisons in their £1.20 pots a few months ago and she's doing really well she didn't like being in the sun or under a grow light so she's on my deak where she gets indirect light a few hours a day. Tfs

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

£1.20!!

[@kimscrafts4814]

@@SheffieldMadePlants was a great bargain

[@nicoleperron3315]

I just threw out my one and only begonia, from the day it came it had mold, I cut the leaves off 3 times tried different windows and it never had more that 3 leaves, I give up, #2 to go to the bin, #1 was a coleus, I think that's where I got the lovely fungus gnats, so enjoying ordering plants online. Now I have my eye on a mother of thousands that had blackish stems that I'm trying to root cuttings 😤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not had great luck then 😔

[@hepcatliz]

I'm in southern Alberta, Canada. Pretty north, but the sun can be intense even in the winter. I left my christmas cacti in the southern window all the last year and they both bloomed! the one sad little dude, it was the first time in 7 years! I moved them to the north facing side of the house to enjoy the blooms, brought them back after the holiday and they bloomed again! I was so afraid of frying them in that window, but as long as they don't get completely dry they've been quite happy. Hopefully I can replicate it next year 😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@Minnescaper]

I have a gloriosum that I bought as a two inch starter. It had two plants and got so big so quick I had to split them up right away. Then I moved them into a long pot to crawl in. My house has very low humidity and they're doing great!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That is awesome!

[@aimimamimimi4931]

I've never grown a P. Glorious before but I've heard that it grows quite nicely if you let it climb and give it lots of light. Apparently philodendron hybrids like glorious are a little more forgiving than verrucossums are 😄

[@josephrapp]

Gloriosum is a crawler,not a climber....you are correct though re easy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good to know thanks

[@ConnieLowell]

My alocasia ‘frydek’ is dormant right now…a few green tips on the stalks. Hard to get through this period, but I so love the in leaf version that I suffer through, fingers crossed every time!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It really is!

[@rochendil248]

Oh god, yes. The Areca Palm was a pain. Try wiping the pests off of that much plant surface! I tried so hard to get rid of the pests on it but I just ended up throwing it out in frustration.

[@bcavanaugh3129]

Same thing happened to me years ago. I was an inexperienced plant parent at the time. I've considered getting another and trying again. Looks like I shouldn't bother.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I don't want to i'll have nightmares!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Mr. Sheffield, my Thai Constelletion gives me big chunks of creamy white. Sometimes you get lucky with Thai genetics and get more sections of white rather than freckles

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Ah right!