Houseplants to Buy SMALL!

[@emilyfletcher7901]

"Plants you shouldn't pay for" (or "Plants you can often find for free") would be a great video! I find that people often offer spider plants, golden pothos, tradescantia (basic ones), jade plants, and mother of thousands for free in my area!

[@kyliecrown533]

Yup! I have an “heirloom” spider plant from my grandma’s mother plant and I have a part of her Christmas cactus

[@Beeplabeep]

North Texas: I find so much trandescantia in peoples gardens and often able to get free cuttings! Also in parks or public/governement property and grab a bit. Also seed collecting from annuals and perennials. I've literally picked up yucca seeds (a native) off of the local government buildings before.

[@CaliforniaGirl49]

How are they free? Like on Facebook?

[@you_gullible_fucc]

@@CaliforniaGirl49 the plants they brought up tend to propogate easily or make pups quickly, so people often gives them to people they know for free

[@Susbaguetteman]

Yes why pay for grass when you can just pluck it from the parks

[@Lorenmcdee]

When I got my monstera it was at most 7" tall and the biggest leaf was 3". I've had it for 18 months and the leaves are at least a foot long when they come out, and it has inner fenestration. I have an heirloom monstera passed down to me from late family that has the giant 3' leaves and has fruited. The one I got as a baby is 1/3 of the way there and it's freaking thriving

[@debbiefox6846]

They are so hard to fruit. Your plants must love you. Did you liked the fruit. Every thing I have read says its amazing.

[@Lorenmcdee]

@@debbiefox6846 it's still ripening. a lot says it'll take up to a year to finish. It's a 35+ year old monstera, so I think it's more that it's just happy to get the plant food change compared to where it was before it was passed down to me.

[@daniellefernandez8945]

With the monsteras I purchased seeds as well as the mini plants. It's crazy how the ones I started with seeds started fenestrating before the ones I've purchased already as mini plants.

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

@7:27. SO true.I have a selloum thats about 31 years old ( mom bought it in 1991 ) its been under my care for the past 10 years. Extremely hardy. Like REALLY hardy. During a cross country move we put it in our pod, and the pod got lost for like 3 weeks in the middle of summer. Perfectly fine, didn't show a single sign of stress. Never had a pest problem or disease. Extremely versatile on lighting. So it really can be put almost anywhere ( except in complete darkness ) and live happily. They propagate like a dream. 10/10 recommend everyone get one.

[@14.ghoullz]

Tbh i think you should buy it small it's the most beautiful cheap plant. You can get one that are GIANT for less then 30.

[@sinisanelma6435]

My student budget appreciates this a lot, thank you!

[@sarahgocek5906]

My spider plant is going CRAZY this year! I've taken photos 7 days a part, and I can SEE their growth. It's amazing!

[@toasterstrudel3497]

there’s a philodendron sellom at my school and it’s literal huge! it’s like a whole tree it’s gorgeous

[@creech444]

They actually do have set-ups for "Kitchen Culture" or at home tissue culture. You do need to set up a booth or closet though and do special ventilation and media. You do have to be super careful about contamination though. I think I may eventually try it, but I was a science nerd and studied organic chemistry.

[@ArthurGrey.]

Yess, more fittonia love! It shocks me how rude people can get when you say anything positive about certain plants. Fittonia and crotons are some of my absolute favourite types of plants and some people take that far too personally. 😅

[@JustAStump]

Crotons are my all time favorite! I have 6 different varieties and a few doubles (even triples) of a few of them! Literally as easy as my pothos 😆 I really don't get why some people actually seem offended when I say crotons are easy for me 🤣

[@missy912]

I would never get offended or "bothered" by somebody's love for a specific plant. But I am anti croutons because i kill them. They r gorgeous and fun but I cant keep them. Now I have a fiddle leaf fig and got it as a beginner and it thrives. Alot of ppl cant keep them especially as a beginner, so its all really relative. Anyone being upset or mad at anyone else for their personal opinions on plants, need some therapy 🤣

[@ArthurGrey.]

@@missy912 I've literally had people sending me death threats in my DM's because I said croton are easy for me. Strongly agree on therapy for at least some folks who get offended/bothered by people just liking plants 😬

[@Mia.Lou.]

i 100% agree with you on the fittonia, they are stunning plants and come in so many colours. Not my favourite plant but thats just because I've killed four of them lmao but i do adore them

[@Dricus]

How? They love allot of water.

[@Mia.Lou.]

@@Dricus I know, I like plants I can neglect a little because I tend to do that when life gets a bit busy. And I let my plants dry out between waterings and they were not happy with that arrangement 😅 I’m planning on trying again this summer, experimenting with some terrariums too so we shall see ahahah

[@drifloons]

@@Dricus you answered your own question bro

[@JustAStump]

@@drifloons literally 🥴

[@Maryz0lSunny]

I would love a video on which plants do best outside! I have a balcony that gets early afternoon sun and is love to have some full sun plants out there!

[@itsboogiebrown]

succulents do great in the full sun or if you have a lowe’s by you the plants are categorized by amount of sunlight.

[@luisanaguti]

Love your videos, please make a video about the plants that survive winter outdoors

[@allieduvall9216]

You should get a ficus umbellata! By far, the most vocal ficus I’ve ever seen. And they’re literally so cute and a super fast grower. Mine is definitely one of my top 5 favorites in my house.

[@lawaters95]

Yayy! I'm so glad that you made this! I love my fittonia and I also really appreciate that it like "talks" to you!

[@bershelleparks5035]

I found three baby monsteras a year ago for $0.86. They all made it, two are a little larger than the third but all survived and growing. I agree. I am excited to watch the whole growth process and knowing I've had it since they were barely 6 inch sad looking seedlings. They're way way taller now, the bigger two have grown well over a foot and have some fabulous aerial roots going on 👌 Hoping to see some striations soon 😊 And I think fittonias are in my top favorite list. I grabbed one nervously thinking I'd kill it, yet months later it's thriving. I keep it in bright/medium indirect light across the room from afternoon sun, and water when it droops.

[@c0ldlight1]

Gotta add string of hearts to this list. They grow so fast and are so easy to prop for bigger pots of them.

[@katgarcia53]

I would love to see a video of plants that do well outside. I have a sunny balcony that is somewhat empty, it needs some greenery 😁

[@dh.151]

Try some edibles! Edible flowers, lettuce or herbs like chamomile, mint, lemon balm. If you're looking for smthn bigger you can probably get a small fruit tree of some kind. I have a potted grapefruit and the flowers smell like heaven so I get to enjoy that before fruit even comes.

[@katgarcia53]

Thank you, I was actually looking into edible flowers! I should try growing some berries also 🤤

[@katgarcia53]

@Jorg Kitty I'm in CA, zone 9b. Kinda sucks I'm not sure much tropical will do well here.

[@c0ldlight1]

Love this. Also I’m interested in bringing some of my plants outside for the summer but I’m nervous too- a video about it would be awesome.

[@Sunny-DeeLite]

Ooh yes! Please do a video on what plants will do best outside 😌

[@mai9]

My suggestion for this video is to show more photos of the plant while you're talking about it on the side of you, because we could only see it for a glimpse.

[@RLAnkrum]

Awesome content - appreciate Becca's views & opinions so very much!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thank you so much!!

[@jennAKAskuna]

I found out last summer that tradescantia survive Seattle winters outside!! They die back, but start sprouting again in the spring! Zone 8b

[@kikiinthegarden]

My deliciousa hates me because she gives me one fenstrated leaf once a year just to get me excited 😂

[@richardmbunn]

Oh my gosh! I have that book under the Monstera since I was a kid. It's sooo old and sooo good.

[@Ingjez1]

Yes please post plants that do well outside in the next few weeks so I don’t put anything that I shouldn’t outside lol I plan on putting a lot outside May 1st once it’s warm enough in Zone 9b

[@ziasampson849]

I absolutely would love a video about what to move outside!

[@christianmclaren3870]

I work in a tomato breeding lab that does tissue culture and it’s definitely possible to do at home, but there’s a lower success rate because there a higher potential for contamination during the procedure. Still totally doable and fun though!

[@GrannyEden]

Fittonia is my go-to for making terrariums, because they are always thirsty, and they have such beautiful stripes and colors!

[@tracyfrederick5606]

My seed grown Bipen ( selloum) is out in full sun year round ( zone 8 ) . It's beautiful and happy . 20 years old! Easy and my most loved plant! I have found tradescantia prefer overhead light. They're crawlers. When it start being ratty , I just wind it back over the bald spots.

[@elizabeth_marie99]

I feel like you missed an obvious one -- pothos!! Love your channel

[@Dricus]

I love fittonia. In my experience they are very easy. They love water and can withstand low and high humidity. They also do great in closed terraria 👍🏻

[@dooksouls5423]

Fittonia do incredibly well in terrarium type set ups. They grow like weeds in my frog terrariums! One of my tanks has a little fittonia forest with 3 different varieties growing next to each other. Lovely plant! If you struggle to keep them in the house, try a cloche set up or a small terrarium set up 🌿

[@celestewatson7836]

Yes to a video about which plants like to go outside in the summer!

[@JYvanna]

Finally a video for me cause I just love small/baby plants just cause I love watching it grow XD

[@bethanynewell9601]

Fittonia is so easy to prop as soon as I see it take a turn for the worse I prop the ends. I have ended up much fuller plants afterwards as a bonus. Same with Tradescantia, not worth the trouble. Just prob all the healthy pieces.

[@Mia.Lou.]

AAAAAA YESSS THE QUEEN HAS DELIVERED🖤🖤🖤✨✨✨

[@NowayYeswayMmmHmm]

I keep winding my rhaphidophora tetrasperma in circles, chopping and propping, and still can’t keep up with its growth. I tried withholding water and I swear it grew even faster out of spite. It’s going to take over my apartment soon.

[@kristathompson9888]

Oh I would love a video about plants that do well outside!!!

[@BoojiePanda]

I agree with you about the Splendid and Verrucosum. I bought both of these, as rescues in 2" pots that have since been repotted, from Botanicaz at the end of last November. They're both in my Milsbo cabinet on DIY sphag poles in 87% humidity at 72F with a Mother Life 32" grow light. I feed them both with Dyna Gro Foliage Pro 9-3-6 and CalMag in RO water. (Just showing that they both get the same care.) Measuring from the top of the soil; the Splendid is already 15 1/2" tall, while the Verrucosum is 8" tall. Both are healthy, but the difference in growth rate is huge! The DIY sphag poles made a huge, huge difference in leaf size as well, since they hold more moisture (have to wet them every 3 to 4 days). They didn't do as well on the mini coir poles.

[@organizedbydarci8250]

Hi Becca! I really enjoyed this video. I have two Monsteras and they do grow so fast, and the beauty was just so nice to watch them grow

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@Kimi_Adventures]

I’ve learnt so much being tight with $$ tube stock & friends cuttings

[@confectioninfection]

i feel the same about fittonia! waffle plants are also very vocal about their needs & i love that. also, hello from springfield, missouri! 🤗

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Aww hi!!

[@KahlanCyrilla]

I would love to see a video about plants that do well outside. It might be really helpful to talk about both Missouri and Arizona because they have such different climates. I'm in Denver rn so I'd probably have to do a combination of the two.

[@daniellefernandez8945]

I have a fittonia/ polka-dot plant/ draceana planter at my front door. It's actually one of my easiest to care for. If it gets too leggy I cut it back.and grows back beautifully . One of my favorites.

[@Evie-pq1gs]

I would love a video where you explain which plants to better outside during the spring/summer☺️ I just bought my first house last year and I’m excited to move my plants outside!!

[@dmercadovega]

I really like your channel and the way you address your viewers respectfully and without the use of expletives. I usually feel that you have prepared for the content of your subject because I'm able to follow exactly what you're trying to get across. However today I was totally lost because you kept mentioning this plant or the other without the visual aids (picture of the plants you were referring to) and I couldn't continue to follow you. Please remember that everyone is a different stage of their journey into this exciting and wonderful world of houseplant care, Respectfully yours.

[@yougrowgail]

My tetrasperma latched on a plank and grew so fast once it did . I’m actually going to chop it down and start over this spring.

[@botanicassie]

I would love this video so much for if you added a visual in the corner of the screen or something. Either way you’re great!

[@beckyowens8232]

I squeaked when my monstera deliciosa got its first fenestration. My husband thought I was hurt. LOL

[@nighthawksoffice]

Lovely video! Subscribed

[@Rlh21100]

I had my tetrasperma outside on my back deck and it latched on to the railing of my deck and really made a home for itself. Made it really difficult for it when it came time to move it inside. I didn’t even have it tied to the deck or anything the roots just latched on

[@brittanylyons6417]

Just here to say your absolutely GLOWING girl. You look very happy 😊

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️🥺 thank you so much!!

[@Chai_586]

I alway buy small plants it’s the whole point watching them grow it’s satisfying

[@MarlenePlantkins]

Swapping is also a great opportunity since some of these plants (at least where I live) are very common in the houseplant community 😍🌿

[@sterlgirlceline]

LOVE your channel! If you are in need of more video ideas, one that would be extremely helpful for beginners would be on plants that are referred to as “rare” on Etsy but are actually common. I have had a terrible time ordering plants on Etsy: pest infestations/sick, plants waaaay smaller than pictured, price gouging, plants damaged due to poor packaging, etc. If anyone reads this, I would really appreciate it if you would reply with places online you have had good experiences purchasing plants from 😊

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

That’s a GREAT idea! Thank you so much!

[@connor4722]

Definitely want a outdoor plants, I live in kansas so finding stuff is wierd 🤣

[@siusaidhchaimbeul5499]

The term you were reaching for was 'hybrid vigour'.

[@kcg285]

Actually a pretty interesting sponsorship. Sounds useful.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Agreed!! I was excited about this one

[@marsf4883]

Oh man I have killed like two or three fittonias. So sad, because they always look so pretty in the beginning. Might have to try getting one again, since they aren’t so pricy. It’s just hard to find a nice full specimen.

[@biasiq522]

I have a philo selloum (aka little hope!) and… yeah. It is taking over my room :,)

[@giovannifina85]

I bought first a baby scindapsus pictus but after a month he grows but the leaves is still small, than i bought a big basket of it and he grows so much better in the same spot with bigger leaves

[@allierogers1443]

I have a massive philodendron selloum and I have to repot it and I’m dreading it 😂

[@ceeciecee9563]

I was hoping you would make this video🥰

[@nari8429]

I'm being gifted an Alocasia Silver Dragon Scale today!! Plants are the best.

[@justIoco]

I struggle a lot to keep my baby plants basically alive. I treat them as I treat older ones (I don't know if that's correct) - it's still the same plant after all. From what I experienced the bigger plant the less problem I have with it. So I pass on many expensive plants cause I can't buy them big and a little one I will kill. 🙍

[@bronsonramoutar2414]

I got a baby melano and put it on a plank in January and it immediately sized up substantially! The leaves are still getting bigger and I don't have to worry about keeping anything wet :)

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

AMAZING!!!

[@debbieescobar6267]

Nice subject and much needed! Will tradescantia get fuller when pinched frequently?

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Becca 🌷💚🙃

[@Darenim]

Hi there, just a little note here that might be very obvious: please do not put your plants outside during summer if you live in a colder climate. I'm Dutch and our summer nights can get below 10 degrees Celcius (50 fahrenheit). Most tropical plants do not like that. I have seen people grow snake plants and spider plants outside though. If you're Dutch, let me know which plants you grow outside during summer!

[@kriskrischi7571]

I'd say add Hoya to this list as well!😊

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I had to buy my That Con. small, because bigger ones are still pricey.

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Beautiful smile ^^ and plants 🪴 Like it Thank you for good sharing My friend, have a happy day~~

[@cd2659]

It would be helpful to show us an example of each plant you discuss.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

I show a photo of the plant when I first mention it!

[@jessicadaniels536]

I think so too. At least add some more B role to your videos. The Just Talking at the camera videos get very Long and it is hard to stay focused on it.

[@jessicadaniels536]

@@BeccaDeLaPlants yea, maybe hold your plant while you are talking about it. That's why I watch plant videos, I wanna see plants rather then just talking. Just a suggestion.

[@cherylfaulkner7991]

I had a fittonia for 3 years and then I moved and had not yet set up light and it just did not like it. I think Ill get another this spring

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

great series

[@luismiguelalvarez9352]

Girlie put some follow up pics when talking about the plants, some of us still don't know them by name :(

[@dramaqueensmum3802]

I've had my spider plant for about 12 years & it's never had babies. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. It looks good, just no babies. My fittonia has 1 stick with 2 leaves on it. lol.

[@Orangesky3818]

They like to be root bound so maybe smaller pot? I use liquirt and just get babies on babies

[@namaste005]

Does anyone know the type of cane begonia shows at 11:17? I was gifted one from a friend who’s passed away. It’s one of my most cherished plants. 🙏🏾❤️‍🔥

[@michelmushroom4700]

"i mean i did get married" :D

[@peruperu-jj8zs]

My monstera refused to grow no matter the condition. It’s had 1 leaf growth in 3 years

[@cherylfaulkner7991]

Yes, the wandering Jew in all colors are great, but best outside in the light and humidity!! And watered about every other day!! I have a few pots that I am trying to get outside soon.

[@charlenepolsky1575]

Tradescantia is a beautiful plant. The common name you are using is rightly considered offensive. Can we please progress beyond racist names for people plants places

[@dooksouls5423]

Many people now refer to this plant as "wandering dude" so as to avoid being racist & offensive. I think wandering dude is such a cute, fun name and more people should use it. Or just use the genus name, tradescantia 😊🌿

[@hollykerosec]

Please tell me what plants to TAKE OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!

[@LeaMarieBruce]

Grew my fittonia from a 4 in to a 6 in to an 8 in pot then the entire plant got taken out by powdery mildew. Not worth the pain of trying to fix it. Definitely going to pick up another one!

[@lettuce435]

Amazing

[@Mangoxmoon]

When you talk about the plant for the duration can you keep the plant near in the video so i can get a good look at them? Sorry

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Sure sure!!! I’ve gotten that feedback a few times so I’ll definitely make that change in future videos :)

[@Mangoxmoon]

@@BeccaDeLaPlants thank you!

[@allisonbeese6195]

Tell me you have fungus gnats without actually telling me.. cause same 😅

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I’ve had my baby Monstera Deliciosa for two years now and I haven’t seen any growth since last year. At one point I thought it maybe had root rot so I unpotted it and it turned out to be root bound! I moved it to a bigger pot, I think it was the end of August at that point, and it’s been hanging out all winter, not doing anything. I’ll try to find a plank for it, but it’s so strange that it isn’t even putting out any new leaves. Any idea of anything else I should do? Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@yukiaditya7352]

How about the light condition?

[@amandak4695]

Work castings!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@yukiaditya7352 I actually moved it a foot back from the window because it was getting direct light, which was too strong. It’s been in the new location for about a year and a half. The leaves are beautiful and green - just no new growth. 🤷‍♀️

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@amandak4695 I use Liquid Dirt and Super Thrive. I do have worm castings but I don’t remember if I had them when I repotted it. I can certainly add them to the soil.

[@yukiaditya7352]

@@StitchesbySharonH living in Indonesia here, my green deliciosa and Thai Constellation both living outdoor in pots with noon direct sunlight, they grow new leaves nonstop. Raining almost 7-8 months a year. Temperature here around 25-32 celsius, humidity around 75-95%. They can withstand lots of sunlight.

[@rubylu8079]

do you have succulents?

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

I have a couple!!

[@babayaga3098]

Garfield park conservatory?! Are you from Chicago???

[@AgingGorgeously]

You said Garfield park conservatory. Are you in Chicago?

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

I’m in Columbia Missouri!

[@jamieweems8239]

Are you from Indy? I love the Garfield park conservatory

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

I’m based out of columbia, mo! But yes Garfield park was so dreamy

[@eleanoraddy4683]

Hybrid vigour?

[@Lorenmcdee]

You can tissue culture at home I can link a few videos

[@kendravoracek3636]

🌱💚

[@gaguklee847]

Hi friends, have you ever bought ornamental plants from Indonesia?

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

Agree 100 with your choices. Rafidorfa . . . still a classic.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

😂😂😂