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[@wildfern]

The first 500 people to use my link will get access to one of Skillshare’s best offers: 30 days free AND 40% off your first year of Skillshare membership!" skl.sh/wildfern1023

[@vaijayantimadge1876]

Your hobbies are very nice.Please tell us which food should be give to water and soil plants plants.

[@vicky3792]

I agree. I have over 200 plants and I have no idea how long it takes to water. I water plants as needed so it is spread out. If I see a dead leaf I cut it off. If something looks buggy I treat. I think the key is looking at your plants anytime you’re in the vicinity.

[@wildfern]

Yeah I've really learned that when I notice something needs water etc to do it in that moment (if I can) otherwise it gets put off and forgotten about/becomes a bigger problem!

[@SnakePlantCollector]

It takes me 4~5 hours to water 200 plants. It could be better to spread out your watering schedule because watering 4~5 hours on the same day can be painful. But, I still align the watering schedule because it is also convenient since you don't need to monitor your plants every day.

[@peacewithme547]

New here.❤ what are the K packs on the plants??

[@emoo2342]

Hearing dogs walk around in the background of plant videos brings me so much joy-two of my favorite things in one place.😄

[@wildfern]

Awe haha yes there’s always the sounds of doggy claws in the background around here 😁

[@ninapit]

Fern, don't be so hard on yourself - you've been super organised since you moved into your "glass house"! All your plants are thriving - the true mark of success. I hope the winter slows down your watering schedule. Then you will feel more on top of things again. 😊

[@ginbol1]

I also have 200 plants [high five]. I water on Wed & Sun, taking each plant [that needs it] to the sink to flush n'drain. While it's in the sink I fuss over it, squee about any new leaves, and clean things up. Takes usually 2+ hours but I find it really relaxing, esp on Sunday before a busy week! Plus I like moving around since I have to sit so much during the week.

[@Stankoniabegonia]

That sounds so nice 😊

[@lilicrussh]

I liked the several different angles during the watering 🫶🏻👌🏻😍I know it takes a lot of time, but I enjoyed it very much 🥰 thank you 🙌🏻

[@greenandsheen]

I loved this style of video SO much! ❤ I def want another week-of-plant-chores video ☺️ also the death stare you gave Shane when he made noise in the kitchen 💀 literally me with Riley 😂😭

[@lucasbrady4639]

The bathrobe energy could not be more relatable. I'll be doing college work, see a plant out of the corner of my eye and just get up and care for every plant 😭. I always do it after I shower for some reason, it's like a switch flicks in my brain that once I'm cozy I have to just stare at plants for an hour 👁👄👁

[@AlejandraCullen17]

I always wait to watch your videos in the mornings because it motivates me to start off my day and be productive to take care of myself and my plant babys✨

[@Yoliplanting]

What a gift to be able to water directly from the tap! Your carnivorous plants are precious 🌸🌸

[@dora9368]

I know right... I agree😊 my tap is so harsh I've been boiling it and then pouring it into my Britta, but if I didn't have a Britta I'd still boil it❤

[@paigesofmakeup8573]

Ready for this planty movie! Love when you give us long content! Makes me super motivated to care for my own plants! Keep being awesome ❤

[@wildfern]

Ah thank you so so much! Enjoy 🥰🌿

[@jacquelinedaniels87]

You should thrift some cute glass dishes/bowls/jars/anything to place under your plants to be able to water in place. It would save u a lot of time. Plus if you find some glass thrifter items they’re barely noticeable bc they’re glass

[@ramonajimenez5007]

Then they sit in water?

[@geminezmarie]

@@ramonajimenez5007right cuz I’m not retreading through the whole house emptying. I’m just a loser who won’t do that.

[@jacquelinedaniels87]

I have 99.9% of my collection in no drainage, I find they’re fine w it, but I’m also using pon., but the few I do have in soil are also totally fine w it as long as I have a small Leca almost drainage layer in the bottom

[@simplydee4522]

It's only a suggestion where you can take it or leave it - no harm done😊🪴

[@jpgypsyxo]

Omggg fern!! The angle of the night watering!!!! Even though the lights aren’t on, it shows just how amazing your plant shelves/cabinets look as a whole! ❤❤ GOALS!! 🪴

[@jpgypsyxo]

Also, try a qtip and rubbing alcohol for the spot on the white euphorbia. I’ve had similar spots on mine and it came right off like scale does. Good luck!

[@joshuad2189]

Long videos are so satisfying. Chillin on your couch with your plants around with you all same time watching Fern's videos is so priceless! 💯🌟

[@theplantwitch6052]

Will you update up along the way with the overwintering process on your cactus? I was just told of this method for cactus in the winter and I'm nervous

[@rosalienele8264]

I love, love, love watching you videos and doing plantcare for my own plantyyysss!

[@kylasoutar3939]

"Cackles in plant lady" sent me 😂😅

[@silethaking279]

Amazing plant collection🥰; love the peaceful tunes!!💯

[@courtneyosmond3150]

Definitely interested in how the overwintering process goes for your cactus!

[@beckyharrison3230]

Hey Fern thank you so much for all the time and effort you took to film and edit this video. I enjoyed it so much ❤ I am a plant mom who also loves crochet (also took it up in my 30s) and highly recommend. Pretty easy to learn and now part of my relaxation tools too. Thank you again for the video; I love your collection 🥰🌿

[@dora9368]

About five or six years ago I taught myself to crochet by watching KZbin videos. I really enjoyed it. I ended up making a queen size blanket for my grandma with like three or four colors in it. I ended up giving up on it because it became hard to continue to get the yarn I was using. It was fun though, but also it made my fingers and wrists sore😢😮😊

[@christa_Bella_]

Yes Ma’am…more “week of” videos please 🙌🏾 Enjoyed your video 🌱🌱🌱

[@dora9368]

I love ❤️ your plant 🌿🌱 tshirt 👕 very cute 😊

[@Lillianv7]

Loved this video as always! I literally watched it and plant shop on Etsy at the same time…got 4 new plants 😅. I have close to 130 plants and growing…I water several days a week as well. A few here a few there and check everyone really good twice a week on my days off. It’s what makes me happy. My husband loves it…which I guess I’m lucky in that sense. His favorite thing to do as a date night is to go to the big box stores and plant shops to look at plants with me.

[@ninasuculentasymas]

Hi Fern from Puerto Rico!! I use recycled juice bottles and invert on my moss poles once a week. Stress free! 🪴🌱🌿💚🙋🏼‍♀️

[@kathyflores4534]

This is my terapy, Im a full time student and after a long day of working I can give myself time to look at my plants and listen to fern💓🌱🥰. Im happy everytime I get a notification!

[@JuanellHopper]

My cacti sit with everything else and I'm afraid if you don't water them the whole winter you will only have a hollow shell when spring comes. They need a lot less when they are dormant but they still need some. And some cacti grow in the winter

[@amandak4695]

Fern, love this video! All the plants are looking fab. I’ve watched you since the pandemic and you have grown so much. Your collection has evolved and become envy-worthy!

[@luhnonato3]

Your vídeos are always so inspiring and so relaxing, it doesn't matter how long it is I always find it so easy to binge watch a ton of them, especially this routine ones and repotting

[@redlady3123]

Your collection is amazing! Fun to tag along with your chores. No chaos. All positive vibes! 💚 🌱

[@hwilson8572]

Fern great video! I don’t think many of us that have 200 plus plants really take into account, just how much time this passion takes in a day. And I don’t do videos and edit. You are amazing juggling all of this. Also most of my collection is well established and needs less fussing, if that makes sense. ( plus I have no freakin moss poles) lol But like one other subscriber said, constant monitoring and pest checking are a big part of a healthy collection. Your Amedriem silver is wow! Nicest one I have seen! Bravo! Loved the long video!

[@eileendewit]

Literally watching this while doing plantchores, and I’m constantly dropping pots, poking myself on my cactusses, spilling dirt everywhere, accidentally ripping plants apart, so watching this is very relatable 😂 I’d love to see anther video like this! Also, my amydrium medium silver is grown on a coco fiber pole which I never water and it’s sizing up pretty well!

[@suzume-7431]

Watching your videos for years! They just ease my mind ❤ Lots of love to you fern! 😊

[@wildfern]

You're the best - thank you!!

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

I probably have about 200 indoor Tropicals as well, and my favourite, greatest of all time tool I use and will never get rid of is: those little white plastic plant label sticks - I love them. I write the month & day in permanent marker when I water each. This one thing has alleviated 99% of my (non-bug related) plant stress. Now just a glance at the date tells me if I should check the soil. Second best is: Beneficials!!

[@JuanellHopper]

I don't have 200 plants but it takes time to keep them. They never all need water at the same time. I watch them through the week and lift their pots and I know who will need water on Saturday. Sometimes I water during the week when I'm on breaks to destress from my job.

[@pudik2008]

Loved this video,watched it in segments in between doing my own plant chores 😅 Your Wally grow plants have bushed out so much and haven’t seen your trailing Jade in so long,I got one after seeing yours prob 2 years ago! I can imagine that this took a lot longer than a non KZbinr,as you constantly have to move your camera,clean up etc…. Really appreciate everything you do Fern. Your plants are rewarding you with beautiful lush growth! 💚💚🪴🪴🍃🍃🌿 Natalie AUSTRALIA

[@Will22205]

Fern, you have a serious plant maintenance schedule. I have about sixty plants and I'm always looking at leaves, wiping leaves, watering, Pon Treatment weekly, and making sure self-watering plant vessels have fresh water and are clean. Finally, I move all the plants to the windows daily so they can get the required light. I will be looking into beneficial mites this week. I'm on the US side and hopefully, it will not be a major task. I was surprised by how many large varieties you have along with the accelerated growth. Totally amazed at how fast they are sizing up. Best wishes You ✌👋are incredible

[@TheJungleHaven]

Obsessed with your t-shirt! 🌱

[@alonathevan]

Pop off Fern! saved this one for bedtime. you're an inspiration, thanks for creating such high quality content. 🧚🌿💚 EXCITED FOR THE CROCHET ERA! the perfect addition for the vlog channel I reckon eh :)

[@OHear_Plants]

Loved this video! People with bigger collections can definitely relate to this. It takes a lot of time and hard work to keep all the plants happy 🪴♥️

[@wildfern]

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed 🥰🌿

[@av.6365]

"*cackles in plant lady*" 😂😂😂

[@IsabelleMuti]

I was putting off my plant chores but this plant movie as mentioned above has provided me with the motivation. Watching as I do my repotting and plant care. Love you Fern. Felt like I had to finally comment. ❤

[@Greensandguitar]

🪴 That video was what I needed to get up and care for my plants 🙌 Thanks!

[@greenglassgoblin]

loved this! would love to watch more like it! I learn a lot from watching other people's plant care habits, especially with such a big healthy collection!

[@Crappytiara]

Hi Fern! You're correct. The Pariso Verde's variegation only comes out with new leaves in the heat. Here in Australia its finally warming up & mine is going variegated again...finally!!!!

[@darlenejordan5777]

I'm crocheting while watching this

[@lindabarrow8]

I have at least that many pots of plants too, amaryllis, violets, orchids, succulents, cactus, snake plants, spider plants, oxalis and Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving cactus etc, it is lots of work but so rewarding!!

[@janetshepherd9062]

Hope you are loving your home. It is so nice. Your yard looks really nice too.

[@DanikaBasista]

More like thiiiiiiis ❤❤❤

[@wildfern]

Thank you for watching 🥰🌿

[@erinanngrant]

Hi Fern! I have about the same number of plants, I don’t go by a schedule per se, I pretty much end up doing some sort of watering every other day or so. I don’t mind it, it’s meditative for me. I do whatever maintenance I notice while watering in the moment- removing leaves, etc. It works for me.

[@natashaoreilly7072]

What a cute little Paraiso Verde 🥹🥹

[@wildfern]

Right 🥺🥺🥺

[@berraelif4182]

Hi fern! İs syngonium milk confetii easy plant for beginning😅

[@LeafyConversations]

Thanks for all the hard work you do recording and editing for our pleasure!

[@wildfern]

Wow thank you so much for this 🥺🌿💚 I appreciate you being here!!

[@karenmyers9146]

I also have over 200 plants and water/fertilize and check for pests a segment at a time.

[@dora9368]

Your makeup is so pretty 🌷🌟🖤

[@PetraEmmy]

Ohhhhh I'm going to overwinter my cacti!! Hope my "boobie" doesn't throw a fit.. enjoy your plant. Be kind to yourself. We all do the best we can 💜 Kisses to Olive 💚🐶 oh and I needed to add an extender to my crystallinum but all I had was the plastic cone from when my kitten, George, got neutered.. it worked perfect!

[@CaffeinatedCanadian]

I do the same thing you do when I water my plants. 😄 I take each to the sink to water them and rinse them off. I enjoy doing it that way. It's almost therapeutic. 😍 Oh! Nice!!! That was so cool of them to send you one. I just got my Paraiso Verde from the local VI Plant Shop just recently. I look forward to seeing how yours grows, and I hope I can keep mine alive *lol*. I've been eyeballing the silver cloud philo off and on on their online shop because they have them in right now. But haven't pulled the trigger and got one of those yet becaaaaause I sorta kinda just litterally spent a bunch online there already. *lol* I bought a Philodendron Tortum, a Monstera 'Esqueleto', Euphorbia Trigona Variegata (which I hope I won't kill), a Dieffenbachia 'Crocodile', a Philodendron 'Snowdrift', and a bunch of other plants I probably shouldn't have bought just yet ((but they all looked sooo pretty) .😄And so am waiting on those to be delivered in the next day or two. I swear I should just sign over my paychecks directly to them at this rate. *lol*

[@vanessalumbra9409]

I keep a container of nutrient rich water in every section of plant areas. So, if I see a plant/plants that need water I can just grab it on the spot. Makes it so much easier.

[@Lady_Lavandula]

Your silver cloud is so beautiful! I just got my cutting in the mail yesterday. 🥰 Also I’m sorry about the milk confetti. Hopefully you can get another? Mine is super tough and beautiful! I don’t want darn thrips to ruin it for you. On another note, wow I don’t think I could ever have the plant collection you have! My 29 plants are already a decent amount of work. 😅 You do such a good job caring for them! 💕

[@markeverest7830]

Love the video & seeing your routine. I have 200+ plants & for me, the first 3/4 hours each morning are all about plant chores - luckily I'm retired now, so have the time. My movement is somewhat impaired so my plants give me the motivation to move around although about 30 minutes today was spent sitting at the kitchen sink waging battle on the Mealy Bugs I found on my Hoya Linearis (probably the worst plant for Mealy Bugs to attack).

[@lilysdimension]

I love this format of video. It was so nice to see you and your regular element. Also, I love that it was a plant delivered during the video and it's such a beautiful plant and leafy diva is one of my favorite KZbinrs 🫶👏

[@lilysdimension]

And thank you for that discount with skillshare. I just used it and I'm going to buy the year thing ☺️

[@QuietTurbulence]

My outer variegated latifolia did the same thing and it turned out it was rotting 😢 an emergency repot did the trick for me at the time!

[@wildfern]

Yeah I feel like the mother plant is a goner - I can't believe it just rotted out of nowhere lol! The cuttings are doing well though, luckily :)

[@vlong7112]

Blessing us with another long video 🙌🏽

[@melle671]

I think I'm at about 100 plants, trying to downsize. What helps me most is being able to water plants in place. I have 95% soil plants. Everything either in cache pots or deep saucers. I couldn't fathom having to bring everything to the sink. My moss poles can be more intense. I have maybe 10? I bring em outside to hose down or if they are still moist I'll use a watering globe, which helps alot. Also, I'm a lazy repotter. I have plants that haven't been upotted going on 3 years😂

[@ximasillygoosex]

every time I see your water props I think to myself "wow what is life like without cats that would drink that then knock it over" 😂

[@paigenichole8316]

Seeing your annoyed face trying to film your outro was so endearing thank you for including that

[@theplantwitch6052]

Loved this video!! Lookimg forward to more like it

[@crystalp9304]

I water the same way. It’s so relaxing for me. Plus I get to inspect each one at the sink while I’m watering. Very zen for me🤷‍♀️

[@wildfern]

Yes exactly! I much prefer it. Glad to hear I’m not alone haha

[@dora9368]

Sorry about your Hoya😮 I don't have any hoyas. I heard there a spider 🕷️🕸️ mite magnet so I've been avoiding them, but I really like them... especially the flowering ones😊

[@lleo9703]

Nice video on bringing plants inside. This summer I did not take any plants outside after experiencing bringing them in the year before was such a PIA. Will be interested to see how your cacti do “at rest” in the basement. 😊

[@crystalcorl9872]

Can you please answer a question for me and probably many others. Do you ever just water with plain water or do you always have something mixed in the water like plant food or fertilizer???? The other question I have is do you plant right in pots or keep most plants in planter pots and then place them in cover pots?Im sure you have answered these questions in old videos but I need a little refresher to help me out! I revert back to bad ideas very easily and don’t catch my mistakes until I have plants I have to cut up and attempt to start over!

[@OMM-kl1zu]

Hi Fern. As you start putting your plants back inside, I am starting to put mine out. Your autumn sounds unusually warm, as is the spring I am experiencing. This year has been quite a year for pests. My Homalomena - Maggy was covered in thrips over winter, so I have put her outside for a vacation. Thrips gone!!! Yay!!!! I love all your plants. Thank you for another fun and informative Planty video.

[@theleafyloftmtl]

The best place for Pariso Verde is on top of your Milsbo! The top of them gets so warm and keeps the plant happy all winter!. 💚

[@anairizarry5280]

32:00 girl same I took 200 out and it was a headache to bring inside so yes I will only bring a couple outside but not my whole collection 😢

[@belindalippert1243]

I absolutely love these super long videos ❤

[@beeng77]

Loved this video, really motivated me to get planty stuff done that I have been pushing off. Its 11:30 pm here but I am going to get more stuff done so my plants are happy before winter settles in😬

[@pascalyall]

LOVE your home so so much!!

[@berenicecarbajal9229]

Seeing this pop up after finishing a book you recommended(which was amazing).. day made!! 🙌🏽💚

[@thegoddessandthegeekhomest2880]

Loved the video! Finally had time to watch it all! I love crocs! I got hubs to get me the Chewbacca ones that are out now for Christmas lol yeah I’m a nerd but it’s ok. And after seeing Dakota’s comment on discord about the “look” lmao I had to see that and I laughed so hard…the face was like “are you kidding me?” 🤣 much love ❤️ Tamara

[@shevonnenorman8428]

Giiirl, I soo signed up, cheap, and ticking all the boxes THANK YOU from across the globe x

[@meaganpollard098]

You saying that ppl ask how you take care of a large plant collection and you don't know, had me laughing 😂😂 I would say my answer would be pretty similar with 100+ plant collection. I don't have a specific schedule as I water plants when they are dry rather than on a specific day. But I find that watering/taking care of plants multiple times a week helps a lot. Rather than one day a week. More flexibility for the plants🌿🌱🌿 Just wanted to share for anyone starting out or building a big collection. This is how I have kept my plants very happy💚

[@rhondafisher72]

Oh my goodness your are one busy plant mom for sure. I sure couldn't handle that many. But like you say its your job now and your doing a fantastic job.

[@EmotionalIQ_]

this video>>>>>>>

[@nobleb17]

Awesome video! I'm always curious how people manage large collections. I have an indoor and outdoor pair of Crocs! They're just so comfy and cute/dorky 😅 Really intrigued about how the cactus will do. I also prefer to bring plants to the sink or tub, less mess, can shower off leaves and you get some steps in.

[@katie77r]

Yay! A super long video...I need this after a difficult week so far 💖🪷💖

[@wildfern]

Awe I hope your week gets better 💞 thank you for watching x

[@katie77r]

@@wildfern Thank you lovely, and you're very welcome, your videos are so relaxing and enjoyable to watch 😊💖

[@baysickboyel]

I've seen a few cheap paraiso verde and you're making me wanna go for it

[@wildfern]

yes they're really popping up lately!! 👀 really curious of how it's going to grow for me

[@flower9999]

Klasse 😍 schon wunderschöne Pflanzen 🌱

[@franzi6280]

1:24h, you're spoiling us Fern 😮❤

[@wildfern]

hope you enjoy 🙊

[@franzi6280]

@@wildfernof course, as always 🥰 your videos are my favorite ones to watch

[@youunijayden375]

Definitely love this kind of vlog. I need more. Hahaha. Loved watching your videos.

[@KattsJungle]

I work at home from 7am to 3:300m and my spouse works from 10pm to 6am across town.... I 100000% understand "it's Wednesday part 2" 😅

[@tiffanylovett3080]

Loved this Fern❤❤❤ great video

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much 😊

[@finnster6582]

OH NO I love your trailing Jade. I always look for one but can never find them.

[@cannuck3577]

I live in Eastern Ontario and have to agree with you when it comes to putting plants out for the summer. Never again... did it one year and the gnat issue in my soil was unbelievable 😳 Most of our plants are in PON now so not having issues anymore but wholly that one year was so stressful. A few even died 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@emoo2342]

Yeah, until I get my patio enclosed, all of my plants are staying in the house. I like the idea of putting them outside for more sun and humidity, but I hate the reality of pests.😅 I can’t imagine how stressful it must have been, dealing with so many gnats, transitioning to pon, losing plants-all the while having a life beyond plants. Glad you got it under control.^^

[@finnster6582]

I LOVE your trailing Jade, I am always trying to find one, hope it recovers.

[@Maria-vu6hm]

Some of your plants are getting Gigantic! 🦕😃

[@wildfern]

Right!! 🫣

[@nattiemae]

I watering can take two hours as well, and I think I have half the plants!! Btw, I love the pings!!! They're on my wish list for sure!!!

[@alexsiberry4775]

Loved the long vid!

[@SandDollar60]

I’m loving these new videos/vlogs. I am also a plant lover but don’t have as many as you, but who does. I like to watch when receiving my chemotherapy.

[@wildfern]

Thank you for watching, I'm really glad you enjoy them. I hope your chemotherapy is going well, sending big hugs 💚

[@andyandbee]

Sending prayers that this is your last round, to kick it's butt. 🙏🏻🪴💚

[@Alizardlovesyou]

Well I loved this ❤

[@marshaharwood8883]

That’s exactly what I do with my cactus every year in the basement , no water a little light from the window. They will bloom well the next yr