All you need to know about watering houseplants

[@benmcconnell657]

I don’t know how I stumbled upon this channel, but it instantly has become my favorite plant channel. I’m hooked.

[@onlyplants]

Whoa thank youuu. I loved making content and sharing what I know too.

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Me too!! New sub!!! Luv all the videos especially the nursery tours 🍃💜🌿💗🌵

[@aileenlangley640]

@ The Ben & Banjo Show, same here, this channel just showed up on my screen today July 27. So informative I could not believe it . He is the professor in all the plant world. Love it already.

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[@riteshmagar6181]

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[@onlyplants]

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[@melchua4325]

Finally, a vlog that’s intelligent and suitable for Asia’s hot climate. Thank u and more power. - watching from PH

[@onlyplants]

So much love from the PH!! You guys are some of the most warm and encouraging. Glad to know we share a similar love for houseplants 🥰

[@triciatupas4239]

totally agree

[@Sarah-qj6tu]

Same. some plant care from seasonal countries kinda hard to follow. thank god i found this channel

[@hfizhaikal8186]

So true, i am from malaysia which is super hot😂.

[@benzonbarrientos5630]

KZbin needs your amazing contents about planthouse 🌱 Keep creating more contents.

[@onlyplants]

Wow thank you 🤗

[@anny2dc]

Where were you ten plant deaths ago 😭😭😭 Thank you so much for posting this! Everything makes so much sense!

[@onlyplants]

I rushed this video actually because I know its much needed!

[@myramendoza7152]

This is the most thorough walkthrough of watering, especially for new plant parents. Thank you so much.

[@trudiclayton2479]

so informative for newbies and veterans alike! Love the longer videos as they go in depth and explain the how and why.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. I was worried about the video length haha

[@Hiphiphoray3]

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[@worldrelaxation3637]

I’m Indonesian who lives in Switzerland . KZbin recommanded me your video few weeks back. Am not mad at all, cos now I almost watching all your videos. Please do more videos nursuries tour and shopping plant.. It’s so addicting. Congrats Sean! Your Channel took off.

[@onlyplants]

Oh my god, thank you so much!!

[@influencedaesthetic9550]

Don't stop making videos, ever! You’re explanations are so thorough. Thank you!

[@onlyplants]

Wowww thank youu

[@alohaleslie9407]

Rambling? No way! You were spot on with all of your great information covering almost every basic level of plant care. I just found your channel yesterday, and have thoroughly sunk into your very relaxing and calming presence, and your grounded explanations. Thanks so much!!!

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa those are big and kind words of encouragements! Thank you thank you thank you 🤓❤️

[@mavisd5425]

I just wanted to add that another type of water is well water. Water from the ground, so if you have access to this, do give it a try in watering your plants. Very informative! Thank you

[@onlyplants]

Yeppp ground water. Thats actually what I work in my home. 😅

[@kathleenmurphy450]

! That's why you're able to spray your plants down and use it straight out of the hose or the spigot you have some of the best water if you have well water

[@kimtobey3085]

You put out the most informative videos and content on KZbin in my opinion. So appreciative of your channel and the time you put into us. Thank you for helping me be a better plant parent!😊

[@onlyplants]

Whoaa thank you so much, that is one powerful testimonial!

[@metholarve]

i enjoyed watching this video of yours...more learnings and tips..keep it up and more power.

[@rachelcordoba6752]

I watched your video from our TV where I am not signed in.. so, I am writing this comment from my phone just to say amazing video!! Very very helpful, love the analogy!! Keep it up! Love love love,,,,,

[@onlyplants]

Wowww thank youu. Thats really sweet of you to do that!

[@joyspence6737]

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[@onlyplants]

Wowww thank you so much! Im happy to be connected with people from so far away!

[@breebisshop7325]

This is the first time a "how to water your plants" information drop has actually made complete sense. Great channel, subscribed.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🙌🏻

[@nickylansdell6599]

You are great. As some others have, I stumbled across your videos. I am in Western Australia. I've never commented on any posts I've watched before but I'd like to encourage you to keep posting. You seem like you really have such good knowledge of plants, I'm very impressed. I have very little and rely on what I see here to help me with my indoor plant journey. Appreciate the time and effort you take to help us lookers and learners 👍

[@onlyplants]

Whoaa thank you that means so much!

[@dianeallen6819]

WOW talk about a lot of information compacted in 1 video THANK YOU SO MUCH for your hard work. I love all of your videos

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@kkmaratt4291]

Excellent tips.....very clearlyexplained Always learning..!!tnx

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🤓

[@jessicakhow562]

after finding this channel, today i bought a lot of plants . . hoped that i can take care of the plants well . .

[@estelat8133]

I wanted to like this twice. Thank you for making this thorough, informative content - and presenting it in an engaging way 🙌🏽

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaa thank youu 🤓

[@perettelear6603]

Thank you for your videos. Your love for plants and your knowledge is amazing! You are so personable and comfortable!

[@RainyDayWolf]

I love the realness... I can't afford that many terracota pots either XD... I use the nursery ones as well. Hola from Mexico.

[@onlyplants]

Hola Mexico. 🤗

[@Weirder_the_better]

The time, work and love you put into this video is exactly why we love you so much. ❤️😊

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu

[@mhea9320]

another learning cant wait for tom to check all my plants thank you for so much plant care tips your sharing with us

[@karensekeres6191]

Have just started watching your KZbin videos I think you are my favourite now. The video on watering was so good and informative

[@onlyplants]

Thank you so much! I have so much joy out of making these videos and sharing my experience. A soil video is uploading at the moment and it is out of this world! So do check that out soon 😉

[@elodiejolie5675]

You’re the most likable plant expert of KZbin! This video is so informative. First time that the difference between browning from overwatering and underwatering was explained in a such a clear way. Thanks also for the tip about leaving a plant in a brighter area after watering. My calatheas’ leaves furl even with a soft 7am light (in Switzerland) so I had to move them to a darker corner, but now I know that I should taken them to a brighter area on their watering day. Thank you so much for all these precious pieces of advice.

[@onlyplants]

Wowww thank you for writing in to let me know that. Calatheas do like low to medium light. Dont forget to give them good air flow especially on watering day. They can rot easily

[@YinYangx3]

Wow I can't believe you've only been here a month!! Your videos are such high quality!

[@onlyplants]

Hah thank you. Im actually a photographer...

[@hupthyetan7693]

I feel the best water to use to for your plants ,especially your potted ones is Water from your fish tank or tank filter washing( collect the poop water) ,fish pond ,water lily pond (with fishes) . This s because the waters contain much nitrates from fish poop.Nitrates are plant fertilisers,organic and naturally dissolved for easy plant intake.Pity just do not have enough to water the whole garden i just came across your videos and must say they are excellent and wonderful.Keep it up!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. Fish water sounds amazing! 😀

[@elissam.9748]

i love your channel so much. i think the most interesting thing is to see the difference in how plant people like you grow houseplants in indonesia. my country's climate is similar to yours so i'm enjoying all this relatable information. your video quality is amazing all around (you, your filming & the information you provide). loving this channel!

[@onlyplants]

Wow thank you so much, that is a very positive review!

[@kateyooooo]

this is soooo thorough 🤩 i cannot thank you enough

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@immoore4614]

Wow how rare. A dude that talks about plants AND from the same region in the world as im in. Score! I can finally relate to a channel huhuhu

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank youu

[@TheNIJUAL]

That is so true it's a hit or miss with plants I like to bottom feed my plants

[@onlyplants]

🐸🙏🏽🐸

[@joanyen228]

So glad you do this as we don't see many videos from plant parents in Asia! Keep them coming. Thank you

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. I hope to inspire more youtubers from our region! Ive seen so many interesting ig accounts!

[@hfizhaikal8186]

@@onlyplants thats true, many plant people in Asia have amazing instagram acc, but i only found one yt channel that is amazing n very informative which is yours. Hahahahaha

[@tessadubois3679]

I love your subtext! You have a great sense of humor. Thanks for making me chuckle about taking plants to a party. I miss parties😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank youuu. I miss parties too!

[@shalininemo6869]

OMG I'm using the exact same humidity and temp sensor lol! Definitely have a lot more confidence in that thing now... it has been super helpful

[@Sarah-qj6tu]

love your explanation. easy to understand as always. Im slowly replacing my plastic pots to teracotta pots. it is easier to water it. plus i love how the pots is moist whenever i overwater. my plants love it. i am learning not to be dependent to my moist meter. i hate the holes when it poke the soil. the only small problem is its is a bit hard to repot when it is rootbound to the pot. i simply smashed the pot and smashed it further into pieces. i mixed it into my soil mix. nice to reuse it and it is good for relieving stress😅

[@onlyplants]

You can soak the terracotta pot with plant in it in water. The roots and soil should loosen up a lot 😌

[@Sarah-qj6tu]

@@onlyplants thanks! i'll give that a try next time😅im impatient🤣

[@sekarayuardhanareswari4448]

Woowww... what an enlightenment video for watering 101 !!! I did kill few plant, almost killed it but survive to rescue them ... Thank you sean... 👍🏻 Btw, maybe someday you can have an exhibition of your plants collection in Jakarta... definitely will come in !

[@onlyplants]

Thank you I have plans to do workshops and collab with local plant businesses once the pandemic ends.

[@kathrynmcclatchy]

Excellent! Very thorough. Thank you! (And I love your humor and notes typed in 😉👍)

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank youu 🙏🏽 appreciate the positive feedback.

[@hbeldman]

I’m such a fan! I keep finding awesome plant pearls in your past videos 💚 so glad I stumbled on your channel! Has really helped inspire my plant obsession

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu welcome to the channel!

[@nikenayuprawesti]

ohhhhhh love love love with your explanation, God bring me to your channel .......for learn more and to love my plants, keep make a good contents ......semangattttttttt

[@onlyplants]

Makasihh

[@azulmarino7363]

I love ❤️ the way you explain all the details. You are very kind and sweet. Thank you so much 😊 I believe besides that you are very accurate with the information. Thanks Again!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuuu

[@margaritabais4616]

I find it so unique and admirable seeing a man who loves to collect, take care and grow plants.🌹🌼🌻🌅⛅

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you 🤓

[@bethpitsor5808]

Hello again Sean! I like that on your channel you go in depth in information when it IS needed. I never knew all these aspects of watering my plants!! I see changes I need to make now. So many skip over the details because it might not be exciting but it is a part of the plants life cycle!! thanks for opening my eyes and I have fallen in love with my plants all over now,,

[@rehanahaq5898]

Very well explained 👍I think you covered everything about watering.well done 🍀🍀☘️☘️

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Such a thorough watering video! Great job! I use the water from my fish tank to water my plants.

[@onlyplants]

Oh mannn I want a fish tank too 😅

[@harryt.jokojennings6024]

This is a great video, Sean. What people are dying for is someone who is serious but has a good sense of humor (love those unspoken quips on screen) and is personable. That's you! Congratulations on your increasing subscribers. I see you comment on almost every single comment that is made. Get ready for a full time job doing just that. Of course, it is kind of you and everyone really appreciates knowing that you have actually read the comment. I laugh at each video because of the difference in our growing zones especially regarding humidity. Today it is will be a high of 38C, humidity is higher than usual as this is the "monsoon" (LOL!!) so it is 40%. Normally, we have 10-15% humidity and live in AC 6 months a year. UGH!. Ordinarily, I try to grow plants that are less dependent onl;ambient humidity but now I've bought some that might require a humidifier. That's your fault!!! Looking forward to more excellent videos from you. Watch out Summer Rayne Oakes! LOL!

[@onlyplants]

Oh wow thank you so much Harry! I see your comments in other videos too, I appreciate it. More videos to come!

[@oliverblackhall]

Very good and detailed! With cacti and succulents you want to water once or twice a month and every other watering with fertilizer made for cacti and succulents. Also don't water them in your winter months as they go dormant then! Also well draining soil for them too. You have some lovely plants have a good day!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu.

[@ernanonato8294]

I'm really appreciating your channel and I've subscribed! I've killed many plants in the past but I really want to start with one or two indoor plants and hopefully can keep it/them alive. This channel is very helpful and informative. It's exactly what I'm looking for and you make it fun.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a good start in your journey. Get a moisture meter! It will help you build confidence

[@meta.aesthetica]

Fantastic video, as always. Thank you so much this will help many people to gain confidence in their watering!

[@onlyplants]

A lot of people give up having houseplants because they cannot figure out watering. More than half of all houseplants troubleshooting questions on the internet is related to improper watering. I hope to help with that 🥰

[@rhodasanchez4168]

I enjoyed watching your videos sir. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us.

[@onlyplants]

Thanks for coming along!

[@lesliebegamkenefic5961]

My 1st time watching you... this is perfect for everyone, especially the novice!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 🤓

[@lesliebegamkenefic5961]

You will do great!! I'm not a novice by any means but have shared your videos with a # of people I mentor!! This is something I rarely do

[@diamondslashranch]

This was so helpful. I will not drown any more plants I promise😂

[@onlyplants]

Haha 😅

[@plantsandpiggies7758]

Thanks so glad I found your channel. I'm from Australia in a sub-tropical area. I love it that we can have house plants outside all year!

[@onlyplants]

Nice!

[@vinajalipa9606]

Thank you for all the information!! Your science teacher must really be proud of you.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 🤓❤️ I hope they saw the vids!

[@larang9318]

this is so awesome thank you. reminds me of my high school biology class but useful now :)

[@onlyplants]

Haha I had that same thought too!

[@PKSF2495]

Thank you for share. This video very helpful for bigining planter.Your plant beautiful. 🤟🇨🇦🇹🇭

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😅

[@kathleenmurphy450]

I'm 71 years old and I've never felt the need to buy a moisture probe. I've always just used my finger or judge by the weight of the pot whether there was a lot of water in it or not. I always worried about if I had a moisture meter and I tried to test the moisture and a plant like a spider plant that has thick roots that I would damage the root system by sticking up probe down in once a week I guess it would be fine for plants with fine Roots like Ferns and things like that but pothos and philodendron have kind of thick Roots also and I just think it does a lot of damage to the roots especially if you're doing it all the time like I've seen some people on KZbin that are beginning plant people. But you are right if you're new to plants and you're not sure about watering it would probably be a good thing to have but just be careful what plants you keep sticking that into like your canna lily if you stick it in through the rhizome the thick rhizome bulb like part of it or a caladium that has bulbs that's not such a good idea unless you put it between those thick rhizomes or bulbs. I know that's common sense but a lot of people don't have common sense anymore it seems like

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. I think moisture meters are great for beginners to learn about soil moisture. I’ve stopped using moisture meters for a while now because they will disturb the roots.

[@noemischmidt1152]

Thanks for sharing this super informative video. You are my new favorite plant youtuber. You took the plant community by storm. Congrats.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaa thank you so much! It brings me joy to share knowledge and be connected to you guys.

[@babyjells]

Wow! Your home is beautiful 😍 That lake in the background is gorgeous 😍. I’m here for plants 🌱 but wouldn’t mind a lil home tour 😉.

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you.

[@mathenmathew1247]

Wow that's a fabulous video and great class ( sure your science teachers would be proud of you), I totally love all your plants and your planters are beautiful too, great tips and great info, keep it up Shawn 👍 you may be new KZbinr but you surely have great knowledge about them, well done👏👏👌👌

[@onlyplants]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the compliments

[@mathenmathew1247]

@@onlyplants I wanted to ask are you a professor by profession? You explain so well, keep up the good job!

[@gracehc9356]

Looking forward to more plant content! Thank you!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. I post twice a week so Ill see you in our next videos hopefully 🙌🏻

[@Tanubasar]

All the things that I wanted to know 🙈, regardless about to finish all your vlogs, it just so soothing for mind and soul. Been learning a lot about plant baby. ❤️

[@onlyplants]

Nice! I hope to help you increase your success and confidence in keeping your plants. So we can spread this plant love 🥰

[@Tanubasar]

onlyplants 😍yes

[@pozzonkeja291]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy your video, it's really informative and easy to understand. Now, I know better how to water my plants! ❤️ 🙏

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu Im glad to be able to share these information with you too. I have so much more video content I cant wait to realize, so keep in touch!

[@francoabenojar6900]

i love all your plants from the philippines!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 🤓

[@bernardotan9554]

This is very informative. Thank you, Sir! -Watching from the PH

[@onlyplants]

Nice thanks for writing in!

[@shyonloo3928]

Thank you for your engaging teaching video. I have learned so much from your sharing.

[@onlyplants]

You’re welcome 🤓🙏🏽

[@erinalebang7406]

I love all your humble knowledge about plants. All the trial and errors... finally, someone who understands Indonesian weathers. Keep posting and pouring us with your knowledge please :) #newplantmama

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the plant game new plant mama!

[@foliagefanatic595]

Very informative and you lay your ideas very organize-ly. I love every single video/content you have.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuuuu. And more to come!

[@foliagefanatic595]

onlyplants i just followed your instagram account. Following from Houston, TX. ❤️🌱

[@jstudios2698]

finally a good video from Indonesia. I'm happy now that i can get insights from someone living in the same city & climate as me lol. Btw, i'm a bit curious as to why our local shops/farmers sometimes has very different approach to watering & media. Like for rubber plants, people here tend to use the red soil (that clay-like one) and recommend to water them daily, as opposed to people here in youtube recommending to use more airy soil mix & watering only when the soil is dry. The youtuber recommendations seems more logical to me, but the local shops/farmers must be giving that advice because it works for them. What do you think about this contrasting difference?

[@onlyplants]

I believe the clay type soil is inexpensive/probably even free of charge if they take it from the mountains. So price is number 1 factor. Secondly they grow their plants outdoors, where evaporation rate and air circulation is high, therefore the plants can live in this soil.

[@juliajones26]

Thank you so much very helpful for me ....so informative and easy to follow....very sincere as well thanks have a great day....your baby’s look healthy and happy..

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuuu 😅

[@DocJerry]

I so agree with the usage of distilled water :)) But you do you!

[@onlyplants]

🐸🙏🏽🐸

[@MeeCha]

I'm okay being called a crazy plant person. At least I have something to be crazy about. ;) And yay, cant wait for the soil video!

[@onlyplants]

Haha. Agreed!

[@davidburgess1089]

awesome advice! you can tell that you really know what you're doing, because your plants look beautiful!! 😍🌱

[@onlyplants]

Im still learning too! 🤓

[@debbielummus4637]

Very informative video! So happy to have found you. Your plants are gorgeous 💚🌻🌿

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

This is probably the most thorough and easy to follow information on plant watering that I've seen. You didn't overcomplicate the process and showed a variety of plants with their watering needs. I actually watched it twice (with the ads!) because it was that good.

[@onlyplants]

Wowww thank you! This is so encouraging

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Did a great job on talking about watering. I do get my idoor and seeds watered but i sleep late so between 10am and noon i water things like my outdoor container of tomato or my small succs. I have weird continers like 3 plastic bikes with side car i got filled with candy 1 easter i found a half died kalachoe at lowes stuck the 3 hopeful stems 1 in each and they have doubled in size this spring.. you see on my budget you use and pail or butter tub or plastic jar. I use pop bottles and to go side cups with covers. I may not have beautifful pots but they do get noticed. I also re--use nursery pots and if a plant comes with a cover pot or terra cotta all the better. Dollor store hanging pots work great for my dangling plants.

[@kathleenmurphy450]

! I have been buying water in 2 and 1/2 gallon plastic containers that have a spigot on it. So you can put it in the fridge or on the counter top and have access to the water without having to pour it. They're huge plastic containers and I'm thinking while they take up a lot of room in the trash and I bought some tomato plants I couldn't get in the ground. So I cut the top off of these plastic containers put potting soil and it have pot soil half peat moss osmocote and some soil moist crystals that absorb 50 times their weight in water. I open the spicket up so the water can drain out and put a tomato plant in each one. Since they're above ground The Roots get very warm quickly versus the cold ground. I'm anxious to see how my recycled water containers are doing they hold about the same amount of soil as water I guess two and a half quarts or gallons I mean

[@wooflesoofles]

Love your content! And the funny commentary. HAHA you'd be a great, humorous teacher! Spoken by a student in your classroom ;)

[@onlyplants]

🥸

[@gjsanchez3652]

You're my new favorite plant guy here on KZbin. Very informative videos, I'm binge watching now. 😁

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you 🙈

[@acolon5580]

Hello friend. You touched on some key factors. When asking others for plant advice not everyone uses same methods and/or types of soil. Environment also plays a big role (tropical vs cold climates). By the way, I collect succulents. Wishing many blessings with your channel. Great video. 🌵

[@onlyplants]

Hats off to you who can keep succulents alive. Haha I have a lot of learning to do in that area..

[@acolon5580]

@@onlyplants Trust me... It's been trial and error. I live in an apartment... very challenging.. Good luck to us both.. 😁

[@firecracker8071]

Your home setting is stunning

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jendivina4470]

Watching from Phils. Love your plants.😍

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 🐸❤️

[@thehattersmadness1957]

Glad to join your crazy plant person club❤️✌🏻🍃🌿🌱

[@onlyplants]

🐸❤️🧝🏻‍♀️

[@you_r_my-world2288]

You’re such a good teacher.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌🙏🏽

[@mariecaban9151]

You are fantastic. I was in need of some intermediate plant media. Educational and he is adorable 😍🏵️🌱🌵👨‍🏫 keep sharing your knowledge please!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you so much!!! More to come! ❤️

[@katgarcia53]

I love your videos!!! This might be a silly question but can you tell me if rain water loses it’s nutrients if it is set aside over time?

[@onlyplants]

I have a feeling they do

[@rosineaheto3875]

Au début de la vidéo, je me suis dis Shon nous amène en classe! Mais ce fut très instructif. I love this vidéo !

[@onlyplants]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@marinakjepang290]

Thank you so much, you help me to watering my plants.

[@onlyplants]

You’re most welcome 💦

[@harabhara5769]

Really useful information.. Thanks for sharing friend 🤝🙏😊🌿🌱

[@onlyplants]

You’re welcome. Lets stay connected ☺️

[@jobruce8903]

Thankyou. Great explanation of watering. Watching from Australia.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🤓

[@rootedinplants]

Gosh this channel is doing phenomenal, it was at 800 subscribers when I joined just last week.

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes Im in awe too...

[@leorising8074]

onlyplants KZbin really is recommending this channel hardcore. I’m glad though, great channel:)

[@margaretramos1958]

Thank you so much for your advice on watering it was very helpful to me I’m beginning to understand more about the plant I have you have a great day

[@onlyplants]

You’re welcome 😉

[@alexquiles1995]

Information overload. I've learned a lot, Shawn.

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you. Practice with conditions in your space because it is unique.

[@alexquiles1995]

I will. ❤️

[@jollyruthie]

Hi from Singapore! I really enjoy your vlogging style. And thanks for making plant care videos for us living in tropical areas. Hope to see you talk about more individual plant species care in future.

[@onlyplants]

Thanks for stopping by to let me know! I have so many cool and creative plant care contents coming up!

[@HNGaddict]

This answer what happen to my begonia. Thank you, mas!

[@onlyplants]

Sama2 🤓

[@vathanip3334]

Hi, greetings from Singapore.great videos...looking forward for more.👍stay safe.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu, so happy to be connected to Singapore. Stay safe too!

[@anermila6325]

Love your teachings love you!

[@onlyplants]

🙈🙈

[@dear_totheheart]

Incredible, wish I had found this sooner before I basically killed my diffenbachia through overwatering and putting it in full light...what a shame! Also would you be able to either clarify or even make a full video on how to properly bottom water (like how long to leave it sitting in the water for - 1-15 minutes, an hour, etc.) and how often (just the same as normal watering, say every 2-5 days depending on the plant type and conditions)? That'd be very helpful!

[@onlyplants]

Hello, with bottom watering its different depending on water level, pot size, potting mix type used. It is best to bottom water just so only the bottom 3/4 of the pot is wet.

[@kathleenmurphy450]

When you mentioned the different kinds of water many of us who live in humid areas and have below the ground living space like a family room in our basement or a workshop in the basement and my own home I have two bedrooms downstairs a workroom and a family room that's 56 ft long and we have dehumidifiers running in it. That also is water that's condensed out of the atmosphere just like the air conditioner does and that water is great for plants. The only thing you have to be careful of is to make sure the drip pans get cleaned out periodically so there's nothing slimy growing in it. Distilled water and my area in the United States is important to have for certain plants if you don't have air conditioning water or water from a dehumidifier or Rainwater plants like calatheas or spider plants and there are others but those are the first two that come to mind. We put fluoride in our water which is really stupid because it's a poison and it's supposed to help prevent cavities in children not an adult's but there's still lots of children with bad teeth so it isn't doing any good. The aluminum industry used to pay millions to get rid of it cuz it was a toxic substance until some genius decided it was good for your teeth developing teeth in children. Before it was used as rat poison or an insecticide. People wonder why their pet dogs and cats get cancer well maybe it's because of the fluoride. Chlorine is a necessary thing to use to kill any bacteria that's in the water but it depends on what type of chlorine or chloride is used in the water chlorine at cell for evaporate but some of the other derivatives of that that are there to kill the bugs and the bacteria in the water do not evaporate overnight. And minerals never evaporate. Rain water is so good for plants because all the lightning that's up there in the atmosphere puts nitrogen in the Rainwater. Any calcium that's in the water you're using to water your plants we can absorb that calcium because of the acid in our stomachs but plants cannot absorb that calcium. Plants growing in the rainforest like an orchid up in a tree or a hoya growing in a tree get calcium because of the root of the tree takes that nutrient up chew the leaves and into the bark and tissue of the plant and then when it rains that excess comes down and is absorbed by The Roots. Orchids and I'm wondering if it also is the same for Hoyas but anyhow orchids are calcium Hogs. They need calcium to produce new growth. The reason why I plant a lot of times losses and older leaf is because it needs certain nutrients that we are or nature is not giving the plant to produce a new Leaf. So it basically eats its oldest leaf to grow the newest one. And what I mean by that is it recycles nitrogen phosphorus potassium and magnesium from the older leaf and gives it to the new Leaf. But calcium cannot be moved from one leaf to another so that's why sometimes plants don't grow it all because calcium is needed to move things from one part of the plant to the other if you really want to learn from someone who can explain it very well there is a channel on KZbin called Rick's orchids. Unfortunately Rick is very ill with Parkinson's and he hasn't produced the video in over a year but he explains things so much like you do. He makes his own drawings and you were talking about in one of your videos about what you call an African plant that had fuzzy leaves. He originally started his KZbin channel with African Violets they're called and how to grow them and how you can grow a new plant from a leaf Etc. Then he branched out and to Growing orchids all kinds of orchids and he grows his orchids in various types of rocks River Rocks Pebbles volcanic rock. I think you would enjoy his channel. And he explains how it's mobile nutrients in Mobile nutrients he's just a great guy and a big loss to the Plant World. I've learned a lot from him about mobile and immobile nutrients and why an orchid and that relates to any other plant what he talks about. He explains why magnesium is important why phosphorus why nitrogen etc etc is important. He also explained just like you explained about water here that a plant can't quit taking up water it doesn't have an off-and-on switch and he explained I believe it's phosphorus and potassium that orchids and maybe other plants I don't know can't stop taking up those two nutrients because they feel like they need them but they have no place to store them. But anyhow go to Rick's orchids on KZbin you will love his videos. He also talks about foliar feeding I'm about the stoma in the leaf being opened and some orchids it's open during the day and another orchids that's opened at night but he likes to do foliar feedings. And this is an excellent video full of information about why you can't tell a person all this plant needs water twice a week and this one only needs water once a week all of the things you talked about her so very very true!!!

[@onlyplants]

Wowww very detailed information here! I just subscribed to his channel. Coincidentally Im trying to get into orchids as they are a wonderful specimen! Thanks again for writing in!

[@kenpao7351]

Love this vid Sean! So many helpful tips, am becoming a plant dad recently so this answered a lot of questions, and also bought a moisture meter!

[@onlyplants]

Whoa thank you so much Ken. Moisture meter will save so many plants lives and make you a more confident plant parent. Hope things are doing great in NYC. It must have been about 15 years ya!

[@kenpao7351]

@@onlyplants Things are going great! So my meter comes next week, can't wait. So do you only water a plant when it's in the red? And how far do you normally stick it down?