A Beginner's Guide To Buying Plants in 2025

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@luisagallarotti9188]

Mr. Sheffield, your New home is lovely. And there is so much more light for your beloved plants. Congratulations ❤

[@ohnoyce]

So in love with your new place! Absolutely gorgeous! All those windows!

[@dorothyang6620]

Your home is coming along great! Love the light coming in !

[@bellebee7929]

Ooohhh you know what I can see? Empty shelves, you know what that means? Yes! More plants!! Really enjoy following your botanical journey.

[@bernadettefleet5672]

I live in Canada; zone 3. Your videos have been very helpful in caring for my indoor plants. Can't wait to see what new plants you'll be adding to your new home. Any chance we'll be seeing your garden next spring?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Potentially!

[@ethanpripilitsky4595]

Very happy for you!! Love to see the content, make sure you enjoy yourself and aren't rushing yourself to overwork!

[@nodramamomma2777]

Beautiful new home. Congratulations 🎉!

[@NSua_ve443]

Another stellar video Sheff. Congrats on the new home 🎉

[@LaSnob711]

"Because I can't help myself..." 😅 I never end up leaving a plant shop with just one plant 😅

[@um-mariem9694]

Hi, ich habe ne zz plant bei mir in der Wohnung seit 15 Jahren .. so healthy, and liegt 5 m entfernt von der SW Fenster... danke sehr fürs ihre schöne Videos . Liebe Grüßen aus Mainz- Germany

[@sandyloyst1811]

Rich, I have to say it again, your new home is amazing. I love the editing in this one. I do see those low hanging lights and how good you have become at missing them. I have been searching for the popular dog and I think I might have found him behind a plant? lol It's good to see your plants all looking so great after the move. I was afraid that they might get a chill on that cold day. Awesome first video in the new home. Peace.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@charitysmith5245]

So happy for you, Mrs Sheffield and Princess Sheffield!! The light is fabulous ❤

[@debbieschultz9768]

Your new home is gorgeous! Your plants are so healthy looking and I love the variety. I love your channel.❤

[@Faisal-q8q]

I love your content keep it up

[@TiMalice2009]

Yes, please. 😊

[@sonialegault8673]

Hilarious, I enjoyed listening. New home looks great. Ottawa, Ontario,Canada

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good Morning Mr Sheffield!!! Loving your new home and the many options for your plants.... Hopefully you can navigate that hallway so you don't smash your noggin on the swinging lights. Really enjoy when you go shopping and checking out your potential new babies!!! Thank You for sharing!!!

[@camillefloyd62]

I love your new flat it's bigger and perfect ...... it's planty......... love to see how your decorate it with your plants

[@sarahp.6595]

Your plants look gorgeous🤩💚

[@jrosnov]

I rescued a couple of Berkin philodendrons today at a big box store that were struggling for attention.Can’t wait to repot them and see how they do.Your new home is beautiful and wishing you lots of happiness there.Hi from Maine and right now you have more snow than us😊

[@laurawalters7973]

Oh wow! Your new digs are amazing. What a backdrop for your videos. And I'm really glad to see your lovely garden.

[@asalm8017]

What a lovely place for all your plants. They will definitely grow perfectly 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Richard, I see that you’ve got snow where you live!!!!!!!!!😮 I live in the South and I am glad to say we haven’t got any snow ❄️. I really really enjoyed watching you show us how to choices our plants, very helpful and useful information as always. ❤❤❤❤ Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@lubybel3221]

No snow in Essex im.pleased to say .. and thank you for your tips and tricks...

[@La_app82]

What a beautiful flowering Calathea. ❤

[@kathyvettraino2267]

Beautiful new home! Congratulations 🎊 more room for plants!

[@edgarmoreno3748]

Love the new set up…Definitely see your collection getting bigger and bigger 👍🏼

[@allonewordcaps]

Great video in your new place. I am glad you have more space for new plants. 😊

[@DaughterOfZi0n]

Congratulations on your new lovely window abundant home, it's fabulous!! So good having windows instead of walls.

[@mn4169]

very good advise. I agree. leave my plants in peace and some of them are really old, like 30 to 40 years.

[@JuanellHopper]

I try to help my sister grow plants. She loves plants but usually ends up with dead ones. I talked her into getting a moisture meter this time though. 😊 but she bought a calathea 😱 I had warned her about calatheas especially that "dottie". Well hopefully with the moisture meter and the water conditioner she will succeed.

[@Alwaysherethere]

You definitely have the perfect setup!❤

[@veelemieux2567]

Thanks for supporting our love for plants! ❤from Canada

[@dahlmasen3084]

You should do a video on plants that’s harder keep and how to make them thrive 🪴

[@debs9018]

Oh my gosh, your house is beautiful. I love it. ❤❤

[@Lilithliin]

Super tips, thank you!

[@kristeachesl]

Love new windows! I thought Dracena when I saw your table! Got 2 at IKEA last spring, they loved in deck summer, under the overhang. North facing. Really grew! Good luck!

[@adityathapa5038]

The new setup & your new home environment looks so pleasing & more cozy!! Congratulations on this journey Mr Sheffield. And also happy holidays 😊🤍 Can't wait to see what 2025 brings!!💚

[@nikhicormier5815]

Once again, an awesome video. Thanks!! Quick questions- is everyone settling in okay? Will the kids be keeping up with their plant collections? I know it is early days, but how are you and the plants finding all this room? SO looking forward to watching how much your new home blooms.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks! Still a learning process

[@nikhicormier5815]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I am so excited to see what you have coming.

[@Leafal_plants]

Loving the new home, congratulations. Another great piece of content

[@judydawson806]

❤ Great video! Love your new shelves with plenty of room for new plants🎉 Wish you success with your new Calathea! I've finally got two new leaves on mine with no mite damage after 10 months of looking thru my 30x magnifying 🔎 killing them little buggers! So worrh it the time spent to finally have a beautiful specimen from following all your hacks! Thank you for sharing your trials

[@GraeMatterz]

Since I have several pets the first item on my checklist when shopping for plants is: Is it toxic to pets? No toxic plants come into my house. Toxic: Tradescantia Monstera Pothos Philodendron Rubber plant Jade plant Zebra plant ZZ plant Dracaena Non-toxic: Money Tree Spider plant Calathea My favorite non-toxic vining plants that substitute for philodendron and pothos: Hoyas (especially Carnosa Krimson Queen; produces clusters of pink flowers w/crimson centers; easy to propagate) Peperomia Scandens (AKA false philodendron)

[@LilyValmonte]

😊🪴🏡🌞 Thank you for sharing such great tips on new plants!

[@angelawilson3651]

❤ your new home! I'm sure you're plants will as well.

[@tutips7365]

My Dracaena Corn Plant is blooming! I have no idea what I have done to get it to bloom. Didn't even know they could bloom! I'm so excited! Thank you for the vid. Great info as always! Edit: My ZZ plant has also bloomed many times in the past. Much love from Texas, USA!

[@Lee-mmg]

I love your new home. Lots of windows. And enjoy your videos. I have to get my other plants stand put together in my little cottage and give more room for cuttings I need to pot. Yup. I'm gonna watch that video again about NO SOIL. I have some perlite and some dessert plant "soil". But I'm gonna rewatch that video and go from there. Yup. And ordered some clear pots! Yup. And some trays to go under pots of all sizes. And a thingy you use when working on your plants - looked handy and big enough to work on. Water proof too. Got some stuff to clear/clean stuff from water - and a liquid fertilizer to add to when needed. I'm trying to remember all you teach us - but I have to go a second round or 3 to keep it "in my mind". LOL Keep up the good work. Glad I found your channel!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@andreapartytown]

😊 looks fantastic. I’ve counted up and I’ve got 43 house plants, I want some hanging plants for a couple of high shelves, plus seeing all your new shelving units has inspired me to buy a few for my window sills where I currently have too many plants taking up all the space 😊

[@Florica-d9d]

Beautiful the new location 😊✌️🌈🌞🌻🌼

[@marciajohnson1825]

Hey there Richard I can't get over the fact that you've got so much snow!!!😮😳I'm in London and its been cold but no snow so far. Your new home is lovely, and nice and bright for plants - yay! We moved last spring but we've actually got slightly less light for my plants, but hubby and the children couldn't give a monkeys as we have lots more space😂 [selfish🙄😒😑]

[@BLANKU2]

OMG the windows!!!! Total envy!

[@iWillBoastInTheLord]

Congratulations 🎉!

[@amythompson6431]

LOL...as funny and informative as ever...and I LOVE your new place..all that light!

[@LolaDLola3]

I'm doing my best NOT to be a Helicopter Planta Moma, but I love them so much!!😆 Beautiful home and the snow-ahh.❄☺ PS-killed every Snake Plant I ever had, except the last two. hands🙌

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

What happened to the pothos that was trailing the wall in your last house. I don’t see it. Did it survive the move?

[@sneezingbananas]

1:40 very picturesque ☃️🪴

[@sabinevaivode694]

Like a month or 2 ago I bought 2 plants, checked for pests and health in the store, brought them home and forgot about importance of isolating the plants for a few months, I noticed the peperomia rosso dropping leaves with mushy stems, thought I have overwatered it, although I watered only once, so I cut buck on watering and yesterday I wanted to water it, but decided to check for pests first and I saw a HUGE thrips infestation, there were like 5 of them on each leaf, knowing how hard it is to get rid of them and that I have to leave for 3 days at that exact moment, i said goodbye to her in the bin, decided to check my english ivy that i bought at the same store trip, they were sitting together this whole time, I found only 1 bug, but there might be eggs somewhere or more hiding idk, the plant was rather very healthy, but at that point i was so angry and i didnt know how many bugs are there actually, and since i can't treat it right now I threw it in the bin as well. I'm very sad indeed, checked the other plants, didn't see anything (they're all sitting together by the window, cause other places are too dark). Gonna buy pesticides and check all my plants again when I get home. From now on I will definitely isolate new plants and check for pests regularly

[@louisejoel]

Have only had this happen a few times, purchased a few on sale with pre existing root rot, or not cold hardened as bought from shop that imported from hot part of country. Have over watered a few zz and cacti

[@ElikaGreen]

Nice new home Mr. Sheffield :)

[@johnfletcher5767]

Wicked pad mate .you will need 600 plants to look amazing as your previous accommodation.

[@berrysuttlemyre]

Beautiful house

[@beverleyknight9148]

Mr Sheffield, the plants look great in the new house, are you still in Sheffield, didn’t think it had snowed this week? 😮

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep still in Sheffield

[@28tv.]

So Nice Video ❤❤❤❤😍😍

[@ginasmitten7836]

Im miss Scarborough 😂 we have the same bamboo shelves! 🎉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

3:00 I missed most of what you were trying to say because I was more focused on you not banging your head on the light shade or the doorway 😵‍💫

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@NatTayHill]

Are we going to get a house (plant room areas) tour? Are you pretty close to your old home (so the exact same weather situation)?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah not far away

[@raq79]

and what do you do when you get home with the plants? I always thought they would like some more room

[@Lei974]

I bought a Schefflera in October and it’s dying so bad 😞😞😞 I looked for pests and root rot + root bound and everything was okay I made sure to have the light requirements I also repotted it to give more drainage as the leaves were getting brown and I lowered the watering rate I don’t know what to do anymore

[@jennifervasquez251]

Love your videos. I have a Question. How would you prune that first plant you showed in the video? I have a similar one. I cut off 2 stems but nothing new grew out of it so I'm curious as to where I should cut it and how much is ok to cut? Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Should be on the stem above a leaf node

[@debbiewhitman5455]

How about a snake plant that doesn’t die or fade at all, but doesn’t grow? All my other snake plants are doing really well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Is it in good light?

[@melfuz]

Calaaaatheeeeeeaaaaaaaa...yes I'm talking to YOU!

[@comfortablynumb8832]

Are you still in Sheffield you’ll have to change your name if your not😁

[@Sunmoonstars976]

😂

[@Lei974]

Also I have a baby pilea and it started shedding the leaves under I was okay with it But as it started shedding new leaves I got scared and now they’re 4 left out of maybe 10.. im usually good with plants

[@DaughterOfZi0n]

Mr. Sheffield, what are the chances I. Would have you help me with my umbrella plant that has one long stem and a severely angled lean.. I don't know how to fix it 😭😭

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@diva555sg]

didn't see any macrame

[@P.willow]

Oh no.. the thumbnail 😢

[@jackrice2770]

Good advice for all plant shoppers. I occasionally buy a plant online (in the US, I don't recommend international plant purchases, a lot of risk and cost). I will say that the only time I've gotten hitchhikers was from an online grower, so make sure you isolate any new arrival (I didn't see any pests upon arrival, but two weeks later and, Hey presto! spider mites AND mealy bugs all over the damned place! But in my small flat, there just wasn't a suitable spot to isolate the guilty party, so now the genocide begins! Love the new digs...but you just might want to replace those dangling head-knockers you've got and install surface-mounted lights instead....although every time I see you dodge one I'm reminded of a scene in LotR (the movie) where Gandalf is knocking his gourd on Bilbo's low ceiling. As for plants: Yeah, jade plants are pretty carefree, but one I've had for about three years suddenly developed a massive mildew infection and has been dropping leaves like snow! Consulted 'the Google' and discovered this can be caused by low temps and high humidity...it's winter, so 'low temps'? Check. Humidity? Oh, so that humidifier I've been running for the orchid is the culprit. A change of location for Mr. Jade and a regular misting with a dilute vinegar solution appears to have stemmed the onslaught. I'd have gone with a Dracaena massangaena instead of the marginata, just for the variation and brighter color. I've got both, and discovered that the massangaena gets much bigger leaves under a grow light than previously. She's looking quite spendid now, except for the battle with mealy bugs which I think I'm winning that battle. (Neem oil spray every few days. NO mercy!) I love your sunroom...had one myself, where my Ficus lyrata topped off at about fifteen feet! You'll be living in a veritable jungle in no time with all that light. After all, what was God's first command? "Let there be light." (Might as well steal from the best, eh?)

[@Catlady333]

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[@marionallen2222]

2 big snake plants would be gorgeous on each side of the sofa… I need to do that!!! lol 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@carmenlane7681]

You make me chuckle every time you say, “his private parts” 🤭 you have a lovely and spacious new home. 🫶🏼