Unique Houseplants for any Collection | favorite plants August 2022

[@berniemcbern]

Benji is basically a plant personified at this point. So calm and relaxing 😎

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes true 😁, may he continue to grow abundantly along with his many🪴and KZbin channel🌻🦋

[@jordansweet2848]

So right

[@LeavingEZ]

Are you saying he has no personality? thats fucking gross

[@giardinodialberi8751]

Your design sense does not disappoint. Your plant staging is some of the best I've seen. It's also sweet of you to offer a tribute to Summer Rayne Oakes; she's a mentor to many.

[@yyg4632]

the fact that your voice is extremely calm and goes with your content is amazing

[@gilbertometro7130]

You have the BEST video of unique house plants. I have watched hours and hours of this type of videos. Yours is #1

[@debclay2945]

I love your taste in plants and their containers. I love the unusual and displaying them. Here in New Zealand we don't have as many of the unusual ones but now houseplants are becoming such a thing, we are getting a better selection. Thank you

[@donnas411]

I'm a plant person and love house plants. Yes, plants have their own personality. Your plants look beautiful.

[@mariacapo2618]

Best videos EVER ! You're gorgeous, your husband is gorgeous, and your house is to die for...(I'm 70, so don't take it personal...) We love you 💖👏👏

[@crisarielle2395]

Wow. Your plants are all beautiful... I'm glad I came across your channel..

[@samanthar3497]

The reflection of your greenhouse cabinet in the mirror throughout the video is amazing

[@aghost8816]

These are so relaxing to watch after a stressful day. Thanks Benji

[@Sketchbook999]

What's caused the stress? - you ok now?

[@sultanadacosta5]

I am a plant lover and I absolutely loved watching this video.

[@MrThisisme225]

Such a sweet n calming voice...

[@carmenmonteavaro9528]

I definitely want to see more videos with your weirder plants. I recently was gifted a Stephania Erecta and I am so in love with it. Also please more Theo and Chris content. They are both so cute and I love seeing how you interact with them. Warms my heart ❤️

[@mattmaniac3740]

17:20 is so deep. I can hear and feel your passion. please keep doing this, I love to see it!

[@grat2010]

Theo has been a great addition to your household and channel. Thanks for the brief Theo cameo.

[@ToadlyCool91]

in Australia the asparagus ferns are a weed (several species), mostly in bushland (so sheltered by a bit of a canopy). They're everywhere near where I live and very difficult to manage because of their underground rhizomes. Most of us live on the east coast which is mostly bushland/beaches/rainforests (tropical to temperate climates). Don't think the asparagus fern would survive in our deserts/arid regions (unless near water/shade).

[@matildap3358]

Yeah asparagus ferns are the worst. So hard to get rid of and covered in little spikes that poke you if you try. I cannot get them out of my yard, and they're all through the rainforests too.

[@lisatulchin4467]

Yes, asparagus fern is a weed in Hawai’i too that will pop up everywhere. I’m letting one grow out and see if I like it.

[@aus9994]

How to water them, there is no drawing hole

[@aephraums]

the Staghorn and Elkhorn ferns are quite common in Australia and many people grow them on trees in their yards. When I lived in Los Angeles I also grew mine outside on fern bark and fed them banana skins that made them grow so fast. I love these plants.

[@AuntieJs]

How do you care for these and feed them?

[@ccarnell2520]

How did you feed them banana skins? Just tucking them under their levels?

[@Yorea]

I thought I would never find a platycerium ever but I was in this random plant store looking for hanging pots, my mom pointed at some random succulents and right next to is was a platy! If she hadn't pointed it out I would've looked past it 😅 Of course I bought it and now I'm waiting for sphagnum moss to come in the mail (which is surprisingly hard to find where I live). I've never been so excited for MOSS to come in the mail 😂

[@Essiggurke-r2h]

I got one in a sadplantox, but i have such a bad track record with ferns im scared it will die.

[@klaraplantperson3569]

The asperagus fern arrangement is so pretty love you’re videos sm

[@annapoorna1467]

your channel is literally the most relaxing and calming!! love ur videos sm

[@amityhokai4257]

Omg I love watching benjis videos. It’s so relaxing just like watching him take care of his plants or showing us and talking about them! Great vid bud!

[@mariacapo2618]

My estefania erecta stop growing the lease would not die... I thought it was dormant.. then I watered the pot and started spraying water on the cotex every night... Now it's continuing to put out leaves and continue growing all over again. I suggest lots of bright light and spray it with water every night and it will take off all over again 😃😁👍

[@jubjub7440]

i cant wait for his redecorating video they make my day everytime i get a notification from his channel haha

[@gildafontoura1340]

I really appreciate your uniqueness and great taste for plants and specially keeping them growing until they become vintage. That’s what I do I have some 20 and 30 year old plants in my apartment in NYC. I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and there are some plants I have in my house in that I cannot find in New York. But, at least I have 3 two places where I can be creative and care for my plants especially decorating. I wish you the best , you’re very young, smart and focused. Take good care of yourself as you care for those gorgeous plants.🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@Aviclex]

Your place has changed quite a bit. What I admire is the intentions and meanings behind your decisions. Very mindful and not rushed. Plus to incorporate plants into ID (2 of my passions) is no easy feat because you have so many factors to consider. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. ❤️

[@krannz]

I just found you and totally appreciate the simple and relaxed way of talking!! I find wayy overboard when most of the plant digital creators that speak super out loud as if they're super over happy all the time it's just too much!

[@waktukaksugeng9540]

Thanks very much benji.thats very inspirative how to put indoor plants

[@JamCanGurl]

200 000 subscribers yeah! Congratulations!🎉

[@erinc4056]

asparagus fern is also invasive in New Zealand ! I believe it thrives the most in our sparse forest areas, bushland & coastlands.... which get lots and lots of dappled light, not too much water & not much nutrients either.. I believe most people struggle with them because they don't give them enough light and also overwater their sensitive tubers! And: they're in the lily family, not ferns. We have lots and lots of invasive lilies in same biomes that in other places are considered nice garden pieces- like canna, arum, agapanthus so maybe the trick is treating it like them.

[@markperkins9445]

I have always had a couple plants around the house but nothing much. A jade and a pathos are my norms. Recently rediscovered my true passion for watching life emerge and am excited to get more life in my home. Your videos are giving me great ideas not only of some plants to try but new ways to exhibit them. Thanks man.

[@zephsprime]

Finally a person I wanna listen and watch talk about plants! Thank you

[@MaryHo-l1v]

Benji, you are a pleasure to learn from. I appreciate your your delivery and I enjoy your kind gentle nature.

[@santitongsoi8760]

When I see your content that make me feel released my stress 😊

[@kaiatherton247]

your voice is so calming 😊

[@lorraineyanez4301]

I m either ambitious or just stupid 😀 I m working on a indoor fern system but I have never been goid with ferns. SO it's either going to go well or I will be crying for a while. Love you Theo.💓

[@ChanchalsWayVlogs]

I Like your Videos. I like your Creativity and the way how you explain about your Plants as well as the unique Plants that you have. Keep up the good Work !!! 👍

[@franiricci2762]

Oh my, I am so happy that i found you today. Love, love love your esthetic and style. Cannot wait to watch more. Wondering if if you could place the anthurium pendens plant and pot entirely into larger a larger wood orchid pot with fresh medium between the pots. Would give your plant more room without damaging the lovely roots. Cant wait to watch more.😀

[@코스모스-q3v6z]

식물 키우시는 분들 중에 제일 예쁘게 식물을 키우시고 화분 배치도 잘 하시고 화분도 너무 이뿌고 알아듣지 못해도 참고를 많이 하는편입니다 ~

[@bernadettevaldez2196]

Hi Benji! I love your manner of presentation, you have a unique collection of plants, your voice is soothing and calming and you are knowledgeable to your subject. Looking forward to watching a second vlog from you. Thanks and more power!

[@corruptedteka]

Thanks benji, great timing. I've ben having some arguments with my family so i really need relaxing content to calm down, and your videos are always so sweet and peaceful... Thank you for that.

[@arwen7338]

i swear, he always posts just when i need a distraction

[@corruptedteka]

@@arwen7338 Yeah, I know. I honestly wish I could take a trip and visit just once and just enjoy the peace, goodness knows I need it. But it just means I need to grow my own plants to make my own peace.

[@gabritam4459]

Meraviglia delle meraviglie, tu, le tue piante e il tuo cagnolino

[@sandragoerlich7134]

Love all the plants, you can admire a huge discorrea eliphantiphies at the Huntington Botanical Garden in the cactus area, thanks for sharing!!!

[@melcerra2375]

Theo is as chill as you are. Love it! Great video.

[@karenb136]

Loved the video. It has to be exciting getting to redecorate your place. Looking forward to seeing that video. Awww thanks for the special guest appearance of little Theo. I love him and seeing how good you are to him. He is precious. ❤️

[@thuydao8945]

Your planting art shows beauty of simplicity.

[@juanandresquintero2535]

this was amazing, thanks for sharing ! also regarding the repoting of your Pendens, just cut the roots it wont do any harm to the plant, I trimm the roots of my anthuriums with every repot to keep them in the same pot and they do go a period of rest but eventually will start growing as usual

[@robertsteffler9184]

Love this video. Love your taste in decore. Love your selection of plants and their presentation. Thank you. I feel good after watching this.

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

Feel so much love for my plants after seeing him talk about his plant family!!!❤️❤️❤️ Love Theo too✨🐾✨

[@jenparianos]

I come here often because I love your aesthetic and I think you have the neatest taste in 🌱 plants. ❤

[@LORDofPlants]

You have the most unique collection I've seen. It's nice to see new plants I've never seen before.

[@pianeiromendes]

Just a tip that I thought about when you talked about the Raphidophora is that caterpillars usually chew the edge of the leaves, while snails kind of pierce the middle of the leaves. Just a tip in case any of you are having trouble with leaves that shouldn't be fenestrated 🤓

[@TimothyWonton]

would love to see you decorate your bookshelf in an upcoming video!! so excited to see the new place coming together!

[@eyeashl]

benjiiiiii you never miss!! been watching your videos since april '21 and oh boy how you've impacted my plant collection. your instagram is quite literally always in my recents for reference photos. i think you were the first person i saw talk about asparagus ferns and platyceriums and they have been my favorites ever since. (oh the joy of successfully growing a plant that is said to be difficult >:) ) one of these days ill be quick enough to get a passiflora from your shop and boy oh boy when it happens... it will be grown everywhere... always a pleasure to watch your videos and delve deeper into the plant world. there is no one like you!!

[@thiaminn]

sometimes i just continue to play all your videos in the background while I do house chores haha. Benji's voice and videos are just so calming

[@maggiejslg]

I've been binging your videos for a few days now, it's such a dreamy aesthetic, and I admire how passionate you are!

[@sabine3769]

You keep your place so clean and beautiful your style is very nice. I like your designer taste a lot the neutrals and you are doing great with the plants.

[@alatarach]

thank you for making this videos and sharing your knowledge :) i can never wait for Sunday to watch your next videos. Great work!

[@fluorexence4112]

whenever i'm sad and down i just choose t0 binge watch benji's videos

[@gmatt2498]

That's right keep talking about that plant my friend I never get tired hearing about it. Great video 🖐🏻

[@user-sv6lh2pz3p]

I love seeing people's homes and your is already beautiful, so I am so excited for the next video!!🌺💖

[@HealthyWithFlorencia]

I live in Calgary, Canada, and I took a photo of that plant because I thought it was beatiful in one of my trips to the deep Amazon. Beautiful plant! Until now, I thought those where caterpillar's bites!!! lol. thank you so much for such incredible video!

[@theplantlovingwolf4016]

I live in Australia and we can own asparagus ferns :) also it’s pretty tropical here along the coasts. Hot and humid rainforests

[@benjiplant]

oh i had no idea! i have a few australian plant friends and they’ve always told me it’s hard to get bc it’s an invasive plant in australia. Perhaps only in certain regions?

[@reeciebehere]

They’re definitely on the invasive species list on the east coast, you can still get them but they’re not big faves atm. Probably cause everyone in the 80’s went berserk with these and they got out into bushland/rainforest everywhere on the coast🤔They’re absolutely gorgeous tho…

[@inktex1265]

im starting my new school year tomorrow, im super nervous about it but your videos have been really helping me relax so thank you for that! and i love your passiflora its literally so gorgeous 😭

[@ruebeaa]

how are you now?? did everything go well??😣

[@inktex1265]

@@ruebeaa im good actually! i have friends and everything. thanks for asking!

[@uhhschmeeg]

I love your energy this is so relaxing to watch

[@srsrt6979]

your voice is so good i felt relaxed and sleepy 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@sancharitadey6921]

I just saw notification and now I'm here . I really love your vedioes and it makes me feel so comfortable and relaxed 😌 ☺ 😊

[@Player-uh1rt]

platycerium ridleyii grow it's fronds in pairs in my experience, so it does two shield fronds then two fertile fronds

[@JaxNoodle]

Thank you so much for including the Argentine Ball which is an awesome plant with EZ care in summer. It is close to a cactus cause they are surprisingly prickly, like many bromeliads. I keep mine on windowsill of mostly West, splash of south-facing window. Hope to keep alive in winter 😅

[@wonderwomanenlightenment641]

I cant wait til the decorating. Love the plant staging you do. Thank you for the recommendations on the plants

[@rhaelaettner9641]

You’re like this is temporary but I am literally obsessed with your living room

[@risksandhope1849]

Hearing "its too much of a hassel to repot big plants" killed me, just repot my pothos into a 16" pot and one of my snake plants into a 12" and it was indeed a hassel, BUT they look amazing to large!

[@condor9685]

I LOVED your dining table with the micans over it which inspired me to trail my micans over my window but I am still super exited to see how you finish out the space.

[@raultorres-bonilla5649]

Hello Benji! Enjoyed the video and wanted to comment about the Dioscorea elephantipes. I have several of these cuties growing outside, some growing under full sun and one of them growing in a covered area. These are desert plants, so they thrive in dry and harsh conditions. I have noticed the plants that are growing under full sun tend to produce relatively shorter stems and the leaves on them seem to open faster. In contrast, the plant that is under the covered area produces way longer stems (like yours) and leaves tend to remain closed for a longer period. I have to set a wire frame for it to support itself otherwise it starts hooking into other plants. A little sneaky, but I love these! :) Happy growing!

[@TurboLoveTrain]

Asparagus ferns are highly invasive in Florida as well--they are lovely indoors though Asparagus ferns tend to shed certain times of year or when you don't feed them enough or if they don't get enough light.

[@melindawallin3713]

Benji, you could probably re-pot your plant in the bamboo basket by leaving the plant in its basket and re potting the whole thing.. That is what I would try,[ I say without even seeing it] Love you videos.

[@greeen0broccolli]

Thanks for the information! My plant vocabulary has expanded after watching your video!

[@ninin11]

i fell in love with both platycerium and carnivorous plants thanks to benji

[@nw9338]

just saw a callosum in the botanical garden a month ago, and realised how cool it is really nice plant pick in general, thx u

[@michelleives6344]

Very understated but stylish pots - love them

[@jenedge5579]

Mane you could plant the long leaved plant into another vanda basket that is wider. It would look like a frame within a frame and would give more root space in more moss. 🌿

[@GabbyRocio]

Right now I love when I see there’s a new video. Your videos are so chill I watch them more than once lol.

[@ssamuraii00101]

ok I just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely in love~ the plants, the back soundtrack, the flow of the video... jus perfection

[@hannahg8666]

This is one of the best "unusual plants"-videos I've seen in a long while!

[@pudgyplanter1130]

I love your videos, You always give me new ideas , I just ordered an "cat-face" passiflora capsularis. Paused the video and quickly found one on Etsy. I am so excited. I will probably try to string it up with fishing line like you did. Awesome idea!! Your home is really wonderfully decorated. I predict you will make it into a "Home-decor" magazine someday! 🤞🤞 anyway , thanks a bunch. And omg the face on that pupper especially when he is sleepy, just too cute, I am weak! be well and safe xoxo

[@joanneacevedo8201]

Hello from the Caribbean. Nice collection and well taken care plants. 👍🏼

[@mchl3669]

Your ikea terrarium looks so magical in the reflection

[@MsBhawnani]

Love ur way of expressing individual plant. Good work 👍

[@DeltaChi16]

Your videos are so zen and very ASMR adjacent ❤️

[@donnasmalley3713]

Your voice is prosodic and one of your strongest assets

[@awesomelaughalot]

I want an asparagus fern really badly but yeah, they’re illegal in Australia! Where I am in Melbourne, the climate is actually very analogous to California. But Australia’s climate varies dramatically across the continent

[@oanhnguyenthikieu549]

Btw, Sleepy Theo's just too cute, aww I wanna cuddle him :3

[@vick4162]

Très jolie collection. Des plantes que l'on ne voit pas tous les jours. Ça fait plaisir. Bisous 😘

[@felixcat9320]

Hiiiii Benji, I would love a whole passiflora colinvauxii care video! How you make it climb and everything to do with this species! :)))

[@jjh3365]

I’ve never seen that rhaphidaphora before and I love it! 💚 Hi Theo 🐾

[@bridgetdoherty1181]

Your videos are so calming and make me so happy! Thank you for sharing so much of your home, your plants and your life with us!

[@rocke2024]

"I never said that out loud before" x3 is my introvert life haha, anyway you convinced me to try to grow a passiflora so good thing you still speak about it !!

[@plantseveryinch9024]

Every time I see your song of India tree my heart skips a beat I’d love to find one just like it Beautiful 😍 Your apartment is just lovely and that bookcase Amazing 🤩 love all your videos your so in tune with your plants 🪴 I hope I can find a platy someday too they are so majestic looking not sure where in east coast Canada 🇨🇦I can locate one but I must lol 😆 fingers crossed 🤞 awe Theo so precious and hello Chris too ! Another great video Benji I hope you all have a wonderful week take care !!

[@TheJusores]

Coleção mais incrível que já vi! ❤❤❤

[@anavillanueva6289]

I just discovered your channel! Love what I've seen so far. Your voice, videos are so relaxing ☺

[@rsyoranrsyaoran]

I really like all the plants 🌱 🪴☺️

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Benji, many thanks for another great video! Your plants always look so healthy and beautiful. Such a joy to see you and your plants. Take care! 👌🪴🥰