10 Things Plant Experts Do That You Probably Don't

7 things plant experts do to their houseplants that you probably don’t and it’s the reason why their plants look so happy and healthy and perhaps your plants are struggling.
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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@Baurax]

Summary: 1) 0:19 Change soil at least once a year plus repot to a bigger pot. 2) 1:24 Only water plants when neeed (less is usually more as overwatering leads to rotting roots). 3) 2:35 Try to know the needs of each of your plants individually (sun exposure, soil moisture, nutrience, ...). - Use Google Lens to reasearch your plants! 4) 3:33 Check for pests. (also check for pests as you buying the plant, e.g. spider mites webbings) 5) 4:51 Leave your plants to do their thing - don't fuss with them too often! (moving them over home constantly, overwatering, fertilizing too often, ...) 6) 5:55 Avoid putting plants into direct sunlight. (especially tropical plants will get sun burn rather quickly) 7) 7:04 Prune your plants to remove damaged leaves/party and to get rid of molds and pests. (but not too much and not to regularly) 8) 8:15 Bonus Tip: Turn kitchen scraps into fertilizers! (water your plant with COOLED cooking water used for pasta/rice/vegetables/eggs) Thank you for the lovely video! There were a few things that I did not know before. :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you and thanks for chaptering 😁

[@icantthinkofagoodname1838]

I would add to number 1 that if you don't want to pot up to a bigger pot, then with some plants like ficus you can prune the root ball and top by 1/3, rinse the old dirt out of the roots and then repot it back in the old pot with new dirt.

[@FreeWorldDoc]

I also disagree with the "repot annually." For example, a peace lily loves to be tightly snug in its space. I'm very conservative about repotting those guys and do so once I see quite a bit of roots out the bottom. I believe this is the case for the ZZ plant as well. Basically, it's providing just enough care to sustain the plant and the right conditions to cultivate just enough "fight," as competition in plants is what makes them grow (think of competing plants in a crowded tropical forest floor).

[@Greenrocketqueen]

That’s actually really interesting. Is that something to apply universally to root bound preferring plants?

[@CatLover-23]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Awesome info on the Kitchen Water Scraps for Plants.... Interesting. Thanks.

[@bubblephobiaoftheshire]

What really accelerated my plant growth was using aquarium water. I have a large tub with about 5 turtles, and when I do a water change I use their water to water my plants about once a week. You can also use fish water which would be just as good. I also keep my tropical plants near this tub so they can benefit from the humidity.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds great 👍

[@theDoryLama]

The basic concept of aquaponics. The turtles are proving your plants with nutrient rich water.

[@CourtneySchwartz]

Specifically Nitrogen-rich.

[@marklawrence8488]

Not only is it nutrient rich but we also regularly buffer the water PH for aquatic pets which is also beneficial compared to (usually very) alkaline water straight out the tap.

[@DavidRodriguez-gl5pn]

Nitrates in the poop

[@alatielinara]

My mom use banana water for plants and it works amazing. She puts banana peel in a pot and pours hot water, leaves it so sit and that's all. Her water lily growed x5 in a year

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very good 👍

[@Metalfuck]

How long does she leave it to sit?

[@Jeweloffaith129]

I’ve heard bananas are good for plants- going to try this version! Thank you 😊

[@Lela-plants]

I’ve a water meter at work but started doing the wood chopstick thing at home. I stick the chopstick into the soil all the way to the bottom and bring it out. If there’s soil stuck to it, I leave it another few days to a week. My plants have improved dramatically. 100% agree that overwatering is a huge detriment.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

A solid method for testing moisture 👍

[@vickykent353]

Having just recently gotten back into house plants, I figured out early on that I was definitely prone to over watering. To correct that issue and take any guesswork out of the equation, I bought a water meter. It also shows ph and if it needs fertilizer. Now I have my eye on a light meter!!

[@samanthaecotothermia7896]

Something else that nobody told me about keeping plants (and ended up causing some of mine to rot) is that putting a plant in a pot that is too big can actually cause more harm than good. Put your plant into a pot that is just a couple of inches bigger than the one it is currently in, you can put it in a massive pot once your plant reaches that size.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely and interesting you’ve mentioned that. Just finished filming something on this topic that’ll be out in a couple of weeks!

[@murraythebaker]

I was bad at that when I first got into plants

[@WanderingMiqo]

How so?

[@murraythebaker]

@@WanderingMiqo the plants aren’t big enough to use up the water and they are prone to rot

[@cheryllwaldrop9732]

That's a hard one to get your head around. The planet is not too big, but this pot is? But, I suppose they have a lot more competition for water and resources in the wild.

[@sunsh__ine]

I really like that you relate human experiences with plants. Like getting a haircut, salting food, sun protection. It all made it very understandable! Thank you so much for this awesome video and great tips

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Super, glad you liked it 😁

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

Agree. My brain loves this type of comparison.

[@staceyrose5821]

Me too! So relatable and funny too! Very engaging.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@staceyrose5821 thank you 😊

[@staceyrose5821]

@@SheffieldMadePlants your very welcome! My great pleasure!

[@gloriaa3652]

Love that your plant videos are very “get down to business” and teach us useful facts straight up.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much 😊

[@theodorathompson2034]

I’ve been using the water from boiling veg to gain nutrients for myself, in sauces, gravy etc. now I’ll be happy to share with my plants.

[@devilsreject320]

The water from boiling vegetables / eggs fantastic idea. 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks, it’s really worth doing

[@shontaledillard4299]

Im a beginner gardner..... 2years in. The water meter just saved my life! Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great to hear!

[@RidgelessJack]

I’ve kept houseplants and gardened for over 25 years. Your channel is the only one on KZbin that I watch because I always learn something new from your videos. I always recommend your channel to anyone that asks me about how to care for plants. Something that I wanted to tell you, which you may already know, is that not all succulents should receive direct sunlight because it’s too intense and will burn them. The ones that grow in tropical and subtropical rainforests, such as Christmas and fishbone cacti, grow under the canopy of trees, where they receive filtered light. When grown indoors, these types of succulents should be placed in bright, filtered light.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@susanhemme8465]

LOVE your no nonsense, to the point advice...and your dry humor! LOL

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much 😁

[@myinnermagpie]

Yes, thank you. So nice to hear info without lots of asides.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@myinnermagpie Thanks, that's the aim!

[@lennergardify]

As a user of the devil's lettuce, I like to use the water from my bongs on my plants, the brown tint that bong water gets after not being changed often is mold which boosts the plant. At least it hasn't killed any plants yet, love your channel!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@catherinedesilets8960]

Great tips! On my 3rd year as a indoor jungle plant mom & I’ve finally figured out how to not kill everything I bought lol.. it takes trial & error

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I know right, we learn best from our mistakes I guess

[@amytrumbull156]

That’s great! I’ve been a successful plant mom and my apartment has them in every corner and all are doing well except for the overly needy fern that needed more humidity than I could accommodate although she did well for over a year before starting to look really sad. I used a plant app on my phone for a while when I first bought many plants that I’d never cared for before and it was really helpful. I now have two monsteras that are doing really well ☺️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

​@@amytrumbull156 good job!

[@stargazer1238]

All excellent points! I would like to add and share that old aquarium water or rainwater is very beneficial and that I always let tap water sit 24 hours before using. Also, many plants will grow rapidly with good humidity. Self regulated humidifiers are great and bringing the humidity up at night and than letting fall in the day as well as having a fan for circulation is a great way to help your plants in their growth. I generally keep my houseplants that require or like higher humidity together and regulate the humidity around them. As you pointed out, knowing what your houseplant is crucial in their care and growth, Succulents are going to have much different requirements than Peperomia.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely all solid points. You must have very happy plants? I’ve not invested in a humidifier yet but I don’t have many calatheas

[@stargazer1238]

@@SheffieldMadePlants My houseplants grow like weeds! I was not always great and in the beginning I lost a lot of plants but I did not give up and after 40 years I learned a lot! Anyone can grow awesome plants and I love when people share with others good plant information because having and growing plants is completely rewarding and fun! A humidifier is worth it! I would get one that keeps it at the humidity level you want and not one that just runs. Cheers! Great video!

[@KeliaTaylor]

How do you guys feel about adding banana to water? .... I'm assuming that it's adding potassium, ie nutrients, to premote health and growth? What about work castings?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@KeliaTaylor adding banana peel to the compost will add some potassium. I’m not sure how much would leach into the water though. Worm castings is one of the best things to add to soil

[@FrogsForBreakfast]

Every time I take cuttings I say I'm going to cover them with plastic to keep the humidity up but half the time I skip it anyway and I ALWAYS regret it lol. Since it's only temporary for cuttings (and seedlings too), a clear plastic bag or container is fine but it's easy to accidentally make it too humid which will encourage fungi that kill the little plants. It needs to be humid, not wet. It can take practice and a watchful eye to get right. If I did more propagating I would invest in a humidifier or automated mister. It makes things much easier especially when there's more than 1 pot involved.

[@MarisaAndChew]

Sometimes when I get a new plant it's over watered but not rotted yet or is creeping out the bottom but not root bound yet. In these situations I take my preferred soil and I lift the plant from the nursery pot, add my soil to the bottom and then place the plant right back in on top. They seem to love this and it helps to dry them out without doing a full repot. Another thing I'll do if I accidentally over water is I'll place a microfiber cloth under the pot. It will suck out the extra moisture rather quickly and has saved my plants when I've been too heavy handed! Also works great if you've got fast draining soil to just put along the edge of the saucer, sucks up all the extra without having to lift the pot and drip everywhere!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Really great tips, thanks!

[@jefftucker9225]

I usually repot as soon as I get them, I leave whatever soil is on them and use a slightly larger pot and add 1 part potting mix to 3 parts perlite, if they are wet already I don't water until they dry out, not sure if this is correct but so far all the plants I have done it on seem to be growing fine

[@morebirdsandroses]

You can also use the absorbent "free news" handouts under an overwatered pot to suck the excess out. Just found and subscribed to you, this is the best clear really helpful info.

[@Mahhkz]

I use fish tank water. My plants love it! I even used it to heal a damaged patch of grass in my yard.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Ooo that’s interesting.

[@Soken50]

As an amateur Bonsaï artist I was told to do the opposite of pretty much every step (we obviously do pest control too) : Shallow pot, water daily, prune heavily at least once a year, rotate and fertilize regularly, more sun=more growth (which might be good or bad depending on which phase your bonsaï is in) and my plants are doing fantastically.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Never got into bonsai 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Squintis]

It all depends on what your trying to get out of the plant. Extra water, more Sun, frequent pruning promotes bushing more. I guess the shallow pot is for the same effect, grow wide inside of down or up. You can get plants to bushel by just pinching stem buds too. And if you cut leaves in half it promotes root growth.

[@inugami-d5355]

It depends on the plant and the stage of growth. Repotting should not be yearly as top and bottom of the tree should not be pruned in the same year. If a bonsai is in a high draining soil like akadama, then it may need daily watering (and maybe even spritzing) but if it is in growth and in the ground or being grown out before styling then youd want to water less. Really though its species and even varient dependant !

[@Lela-plants]

Rotating/turning a plant promotes even growth. I think he meant moving it from room to room with different lighting and humidity levels

[@zshadows]

Isn't Bonsai the art of tactically stressing and restricting your plant so that it miniaturizes? I suspect its requirements are very different.

[@haywardgarner4850]

The used water idea is brilliant. I enjoyed all,of your practical tips. Some verified what I practice. Some explained some of my struggles. Thanks!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 🙏

[@transcendencetherapeuticto5208]

I have 200 plants and I water them all about twice a month. They are thriving and beautiful and I don’t ever have any issues of losing any of them. I learned from trial and error that I was actually overwatering them so they all get a very good thorough drink two times out of the month And let me tell you it is beneficial, and in most cases overwatering is the number one reason why plants die. It’s better to go without then take the risk of killing it. Plants are very hearty and I wanna drought resistant than most realize. Are used to hate my new plants because I could never keep them alive, I found out that by not watering them they magically became beautiful. So anyone that thinks my plants are hard to keep alive I am the first to tell you that the fact they are not, it’s just we have us need to think that they need watered more than what they do. I wait until they’re fully dried out and then give them a good long drink. I did transfer every single plant I had including orchids to water and I enjoyed the hydroponic lifestyle for a while, but have since went back to soil. Anyone having issues with orchids my number one tip would be to dump the soil that it’s in and put it in a clear glass for at least one week to two weeks changing out the water every week. Giving it freshwater at least every four days and keeping it in a indirect window. From there you can put it back in better soil in a tight container. I keep all my orchids currently in water and they thrive and do wonderfully . They actually do not do well in any soil that they’ve ever been in and they do not bloom, except only in the water I keep them in. I do give them their food two times a year in the water.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@firemelon7296]

You're such a kind plant parent. Thank you for the tips.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice comment, thank you 😊

[@r8chlletters]

Use a moisture meter rather than repeatedly compressing the rootball with your finger…and use worm castings and seaweed extract periodically for micro nutrients.

[@jorgecanales798]

I only change the soil if I see the soil is holding on to water for too long or if it's plain peat moss or coco coir. Other than that, I'll keep the plant in the potting mix from the nursery it came from for another year until it's rootbound and needs repotting. To add nutrition, I just add some slow release fertilizer every 2 months.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I agree leave it in the soil it came in for a while and then look to change if needed.

[@melanieballard110]

I’ll add a layer of worm castings on top of the soil. Like you said I wait to repot things. I also keep all my nursery pots and use those to repot. I’ll put them down inside of pretty pots.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@melanieballard110 yeah I always keep the nursery pots

[@blinksbill1138]

@@melanieballard110 I have a huge problem with keeping plants in nursery pots. Plastic out in the sun all day? I wouldn’t drink a bottle of water as such, likewise do I want plastic polluting my plant

[@melanieballard110]

@@blinksbill1138 That’s a good point.

[@voltronhamburger9517]

You have me absolutely shook by the last tip about reusing boil water. Im terrible at fertilizer ratios and have really hard tap water, so I've been buying gallons of water for my plants.... this is a game changer! Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool glad you found it useful thanks

[@gardeninggodess7321]

I use salt on my veggies when cooking them

[@sneakybandanas]

I thought I had heard all the classic tips but you've managed to teach me a few new things! You have a new subscriber from the US as of today, I'm looking forward to learning a lot from your videos 😄

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Sarah-yc2ve]

I find it hard to agree with your point about eggshells/eggs + boiling = calcium rich water. Good on you for conserving water, however, it'll have negligible amounts of accessible calcium. Calcium carbonate in eggshells/seashells/bone requires a chemical reaction (acid) to break down into calcium bicarbonate (available for plants). A physical reaction (boiling water) won't produce the same results, even up to 100 C. A method I've seen: save/wash eggshells, bake them to sterilize, add a vinegar/water mix, and then add to plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You sound like you know your science 😁

[@luislandofficial]

Thanks for explaining this

[@luislandofficial]

Thanks for explaining this

[@el3ctroshock]

The comparison of adding salt without tasting is genius

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Haha thanks

[@scrummyvision]

agreed, although instead of cooking in the dark, i'd compare to cooking without knowing how to use an ingredient.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@scrummyvision 👌

[@leilanigonzalez5444]

reusing food waste is such a luxury that so many plant parents overlook!! you can also use old egg shells as a substitute for sand and other medians to cover the soil in your pots to keep pests out. i usually keep all of the shells and then when i finish a carton i put them in boiling water, dry them out and crush them. also save your banana peels! i’ve found it to be a great source of nutrients for my plants by putting some old peels in a gallon of water for 12 hours and allowing each plant to go through one watering cycle with it before disposing of it if there is any left (usually dump it outside in the grass). we NEVER use fresh tap water. we invested in a cute 2 gallon drink dispenser that we take water from to water them and always have two recycled plastic gallons on hand, one filled with water that’s been sitting and another strictly for repurposed water or banana peel water! we have marimos so it’s always needed for us to have so much extra water ready for the plants to make water changing days simpler with the marimos.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fantastic Leilani! I love learning new tips and tricks from my viewers, thanks!

[@orionx79]

As sand? that sounds like a large amount of calcium. That would change your ph of the soil to a alkaline soils as well. Not all plants would like that. To much or to little calcium can change the uptake of other nutrients in the area. This is a known effect of to much gypsum in soil.

[@orionx79]

You can turn bones into bone meal (i've done it with chicken(the worst to much cartilage) beef and pork bones esp rib bones make easy bonemeal), heat them up to at least 350 for a few hours and they will crumble apart, after making a crock pot recipe with bones take the bones out and again dry them in the oven, they crush even easier and can be done mostly by had though a blender will crush most if you heated them long enough in the oven. Egg shell can be cooked and crush into a powder some people clean them first i dont never had a problem, again cook them to kill any bacteria and the heat makes the calcium frail. easier to powder. Mix either of these powders for calcium. Coffee grinds add nitrogen back into the soil, old grind are almost 7.0 ph but fresh grinds will lower ph. When doing any off these DIY amount is the key. You dont want to overdo any nutrient or even have to much of them. Certain nutrients can cause nutrient block in a plant. Think of it like this your in a room with a table almost wall to wall ceiling to floor full of a variety of food, but in order to get to other foods you gotta eat whats in front of you, If all you have are rolls in front of you, you're gonna be full well before you get to anything healthy in the pile.

[@norcimorci]

I am so happy to have found your channel. Loving your videos. So informative and simple to understand. Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fantastic. Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😁

[@FoyeStender]

Well I have just discovered you on KZbin and LOVE your great tips and knowledge! I'm send my friends links to your channel! Love they are short, to the point, but full of great info!! Thank you for being you!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@seanceknowles2911]

I’m so glad that me changing the soil was a good move. I’m a new plant parent, but I do as much research as I can. Also learning right off the beginning about pests and leaving. Alone till necessary.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good stuff 👍

[@iknitbecuzmurderisfrownedupon]

Excellent channel. I love your plant tips and humor.😁 I fuss over my plants - mostly by telling them how much I love them and running my fingers through/ over them.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh yes i do that

[@lori639]

Best information I have heard on plants , and straight to the point. Thank you so very much.😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Super, glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@TurkiyeTrip]

Pruning the plant makes it grow well😊

[@MKisFeelinSpicy]

Your video shows succulents here and there, which suggests this advice works them for just as well, but your watering advice isn't cautious enough for them. You suggest essentially watering when the soil is dry, which means that it will be wet more often than not. You also specifically say to avoid "prolonged drought" for your plants, but most succulents WANT a drought period and can rot if you keep watering them every time you notice the soil is dry. Watering them more often might not exactly give them root rot (although it can), but it will at least stretch them out, the same way insufficient light will do. The defining trait of succulents is that they store water inside themselves, so the key is to check how full of water the plant itself is; in most cases, you would check the leaves (which is true of the jade and pickle plants you showed), but some plants store water in their roots or stems, so if you're not sure, look into where your particular succulent stores water. Plump firm storage parts mean your plant has little extra space to store water, which means all additional water you add will contribute to the risk of rot and stretching. If they are softer, wrinkly, bendable, or otherwise seem not full, you could maybe water or you could maybe wait, depending on how full its stores seem to be. When it comes to most succulents, when in doubt, wait it out! (Or as some say, when in doubt, let it drought!)

[@mjhay1830]

So glad I’ve found this informative channel. Learnt a lot already. Thanks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@harshagangwal6907]

Love your video. Thank you for the tips! I think it's really important to understand one's plants. Every plant is different! Sometimes, even the Internet doesn't give the right answers, but one's understanding of the plant definitely will. It's also important to keep a new plant in a small pot rather than a big pot, like many here mentioned. From my experience, the plants seem to do well when kept as such.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Spot on!

[@lydvincecruz824]

Thanks a lot for all the tips and ticks and off course for your knowledge.Very much appreciated.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@mikefisher4834]

I have aquarium plants One of my plants is Anubius nana which is pretty much just a miniature peace lily The flowers look identical but they’re way smaller They’re also a low to medium light plant

[@benjif2424]

What really helped me is finding good ways to create false bottoms in pots, usually with some aquarium filter floss (stone and sticks works great as well and many other methods). It allows for more care free watering.

[@christoduplessis8177]

About two years into my houseplant journey, probably have a success rate of plant survival of 65%-75%. I really do very little for them. But over watering is my downfall. Also started to add rocks to the bottom of my pots and yes, works a treat 👌

[@llamabeans]

The analogies you used in this video are spectacular!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 thanks

[@Skykristal]

This is an amazing video and I love how you explained all the different things. I got into plants not too long a go and I'm still quite insecure.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching

[@blinksbill1138]

You’ll get used to it!!! Good work! I started about 2 years ago. They will surprise, annoy, and make you crazy. Then you will learn and get used to it.

[@charlottesykes8596]

Brilliant video, loved the delivery and when you said you lived in Sheffield ❤️🙌🌱🙏 my house plants will be thankful I found your video, thanks again

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great! Are you in Sheffield then?

[@charlottesykes8596]

I'm close to Sheffield , happy to support a fellow Yorkshire man x

[@walterw8223]

I had more of a survival of the fittest and whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger approach. 1. Do more or less everything wrong the first years. 2. Try to correct the mistakes without knowleadge. 3. Cut your losses and keep the survivors. 4. Eventually start correcting some mistakes. 5. Profit. Nowdays it's pretty easy, I just water my plants in the shower without the pots every second week. It cleans the plants and it is an easy way to avoid overwatering by allowing excess water to drain. Slowly most of my almost dead plants have recovered and have survived for many years now. Maytbe I'll l change the soil and move them to bigger pots, I guess they've earned it :).

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That's certainly a unique way to do but if it works for you then great 👌

[@yourfavoritejaz5544]

The tip about using water from eggs is amazing. Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😁

[@badu95]

I live in India (Delhi) Here the summer is so harsh(day temp upto42 deg Celsius ) We have to find ways to keep r plants healthy n happy Aft so many years I have succeeded to grow all kinds of philodendrons pothos n others decorative plant healthy n happy Leaves of philodendron on moss sticks r just like a fat child n I am proud Now I get plants as gifts too It’s quite a learning experience to watch ur channel n learn in the process Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@eliassalcedo5229]

I'm from California, do enjoy your sense of humor and the way you educated me about plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@digemsmacks5690]

My old agriculture teacher from high-school would tell us "Plants grow in spite of us, not because of us" -Albert Eamer R.I.P

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I can see that 😅

[@Koraka_ARandomGuy]

I love the advise with the used cooking water! Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You are so welcome!

[@mamaj6028]

I always research where the plant grows originally. That gives me all the info I need. Great info ! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oksills]

Your opening points were brilliant. I’d been following the same belief system without even realizing it. I would have thought that all my “mothering” needs would have been fulfilled by my 8 children. But… no, I was wayyy over mothering my plants. Thanks , I’m subbing!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 like it. Thanks for watching

[@matthewruppert3618]

I love the Bonus tip! Just subscribed. Thanks man

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@chooqi7]

Thank you for these great tips.

[@eamonnbarrett7995]

Thanks for this excellently explained and i love that bonus tip

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Eamonn 👍

[@andreasvanbergen9696]

Nice bonus tip! Thanks!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xxmeilaoxx]

I am new to houseplants and addicted to them. This was so informative, thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@LadyF83]

So Clear thanks

[@ellencausey6864]

This is Great! Thanks for all The great tips!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justink.1845]

Very good video! I'm happy I to knew everything before but still a good video! :)

[@SubjectiveFunny]

EXCELLENT tips here. Bravo.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 🙏

[@LauranceTanza]

Over the years, I have discovered a way to delay changing pots due to lack of space. I stick a long knife and cut the roots from above and just top dress with rich soil. The cut roots will just be a good food source for the plant over time as it decompose.

[@teahesse]

Great analogies!

[@nadanada1852]

Million thanks..am new in this plants thing..am in need of these precious advices

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Nada, glad you liked the video 😁

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Very helpful tips .Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet

[@rebeccalatham488]

Love your presentations on plants. I'm learning a lot.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@dijohns4018]

Love your explanations

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you!

[@7hoch0]

I think the main difference between the experts and me is that the experts care for their plants.

[@rachaelwelch123]

Lol🤣

[@Chris-op7yt]

since changing away from typical box store recommended pine bark potting mixes to coir/peat and perlite, havent had plant rot of pest problems for years.

[@Beeklydan]

I put stones and gravel on the bottoms of all my pots. I used to struggle with root rot and overwatering. I do this to plants that even need lots of water, as I would rather deal with needing to water every day, than to have root rot. Plus I figure nothing wrong with roots getting more air.

[@crimsonraen]

Thanks for the video, these are all great tips! :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 🙏

[@SwatejK]

Excellent points shared.. i use the water from my Aquarium which we take out during weekly water changes and always use that to water my plants.. it avoids me to use the harsh chemicals 👍🏼😄

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve heard it works wonders 👍

[@Janpre2001]

I used to water my outdoor plants with the tank water.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@Janpre2001 how did your plants respond?

[@Janpre2001]

The responded pretty well. I don;t have the tank anymore though.

[@RaduRadonys]

Well I don't want to be obnoxious or something, but harsh chemicals are the reason we live sa long nowadays, so they might not be such a bad idea. I mean, chemicals, like any other stuff, can either be good or bad, they're not automatically bad just because they're chemicals.

[@sandieneff1613]

Thanks for the info!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@aniruddhavidwans3626]

Very informative video. Thanks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@marinamo6479]

You obviously have a great sense of humor. 😂Comparisons are hilarious. Thanks for video.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Marina 😁

[@AmyK007]

Excellent information 😁

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 👍

[@cathyspooner7093]

Really great information

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scwheeler24]

And TY glad I found your channel. I ❤ the bonus, I’ll start doing that, no more down the sink. Texas

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Super, glad you like the videos!

[@carolynk5316]

New subscriber. Great resource for plant parents.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff thanks 😊

[@samdube6337]

Amazing video thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Sam!

[@rachelstone632]

Great video! Thank you :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@greenongreentv5611]

I love this video...very informative Thank you so much

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😁

[@MyPlantWorld]

Thanks for sharing 👌

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍

[@zap4980]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@jangobaby6812]

Useful stuff, very good!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@scrummyvision]

wow, reusing the cooking water is inspired!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers. It’s a great little hack for sure.

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Outstanding video!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Love this comment 😁

[@bunnycrofts8127]

The food scraps as fertilizer is life changing. I knew it could be done, but nobody has explained it past "you can use it." Thanks so much! Do you have a full video on your channel about it? I'm about to check. Lol

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I do indeed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHJXmt7ed17grc

[@bunnycrofts8127]

@@SheffieldMadePlants watching it now!

[@fjalls]

That cooking water tip I had no idea about. Ill try that

[@melodeelucido1446]

Thank you for this great video! New sub

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you Melodee!

[@VeniseGrr]

I only have 5 plants right now (killed 3 over the past 2 years), this helped! Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Venise. Keep going, you’ve got this!

[@xenosmoke8915]

Mine struggle for the simple reason that my home lacks consistent temperature. Indoor plants are only for people with good windows and doors and modern heating. Plants don’t really care if it’s hot, cold, wet or dry... as long as it’s not constantly changing from one to the other. Despite my troubles I’ve just added my very first Strelitzia to my collection!! I’ve wanted one for so long!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh yeah that's a plant I want too

[@charlotterose41196ch]

I'm from Sheffield aswell! Hopefully see you around one day 🍃 your tips are so helpful! I've lost a love for looking after my plants recently as it's coming to winter and I've seemed to have acquired fungus nats. I will start getting back into it soon because when my plants are happy, I feel happy to.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Gnats unfortunately are a fact of life 😅

[@charlotterose41196ch]

@@SheffieldMadePlants going to try and use some neem oil to fix it. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@charlotterose41196ch neem oil is more for insects that eat the leaves. You need to get rid of the larvae in the soil. Mosquito bits or cinnamon can work

[@charlotterose41196ch]

Ooo, thank you I'll give it a try 🌱

[@rupamsingh2240]

Nice content and awesome work.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Much appreciated!

[@rohinisul2026]

Thk u sir these tips helped me so much ..

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍

[@susanjohnson5824]

Great advice, just found your channel, you have another new subscriber from the U.S.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff, thanks 👍

[@markthornemarmaduke]

Love your delivery, your similes 👌

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers Mark 😁

[@icreatedanaccountforthis1852]

Nice tips. Thanks. Edit: Love the tip about using cooking water!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnredgwell8805]

Thank you for these very useful tips. I'll remember to save the water from boiling eggs for watering my plants. I already use rice water for my orchid which produces lots of hugs white flowers.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers John 👍