Change This One Thing And Your Plants Will THRIVE

[@elizabethsikkenga4872]

I use clear tubs that dips and take-out come in. I just poke holes with a soldering iron. I also cut off clear plastic bottles to the right height and poke holes for smaller pots. For propagating succulents and seed starting, I use old Keurig cups from the office. Not clear, but they already have a hole in the bottom! None of these plastics are reliably recycled so I figure this is better than putting them in the recycling bin.

[@nadoushable]

I do the same thing 👍👍.

[@miguiaus9993]

Yep, clear pots is the way to go. Only issue really is the available sizes. Also bottom watering to help prevent gnats. But if you want to get rid of gnats you have to attack all of their life stages: spraying neem oil diluted for adults, glue traps, and keeping the top 1 cm dry so they dont like it. A layer of diatomaceous earth or pumice can help and it also works as mulch.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You speak the truth

[@EwelinaRobaczek]

Yup, I’ve been using them only till pots 6in in diameter, haven’t found any larger ones.

[@petalpal]

Most of my plants have transitioned into being in clear pots. I love being able to see what’s going on down under 🙈 and having the option to pop it into a pretty pot not worrying about drainage holes!

[@joycerobbins7093]

Such a simple solution. You are probably asking yourself like me why didn't I think of this? Only Richard is a genius and that's why I watch his videos.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😊

[@MikeR_DiveR]

Just repotted a small monstera in a clear pot and am watching the root system explode in growth. It’s very cool to see. 4:47 Save a few bucks/quid and reuse clear carryout containers. Easily poke some drainage holes - I like either a soldering iron or heated screwdriver for clean pokes - and good to go. 🤙

[@lindaedwards4632]

Most of my plants are in clear pots with a cover pot. Great way to monitor root growth and water needs, especially in the season changes 😀🇨🇦

[@Aśka-l5g]

I do love the moisture meter, definitely a game changer. But the little soldering iron is an unnecessary buy - just get a nail or a screw, hold it over an open flame like a candle until it's hot, around 20-30 seconds and poke/melt a hole through that way = )

[@kbm4409]

I do that😂😂😂😂😂

[@crispian67]

For sure, re. the moisture meter, esp. the handy 3in1 types (moisture/light/PH). For anyone with a massive potted plant family, using a soldering iron would be the easiest solution. Plus, there's little risk of accidental burned fingers 😂 Not a bad tool to have around either as it can be used for other tasks too 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I used to do that but you need to get a flame going and all that. Now I just plug this thing in and done

[@cassthompson3386]

Yeah, maybe if you just had one random pot you needed to make a quick hole in.....but that's WAY too much hassle if you have more than one hole to make and if you do this often. You can literally get a soldering iron for like 8 bucks. Just plug it in and your done.

[@Alwaysherethere]

I can't get over how big your money tree got! Its beautiful!❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Me too!!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I know, I have struggled with growing that plant . I think the plastic see through pots are a great idea. 😊 Thank you .

[@I_dont_need_more]

All of my plants have transitioned to clear pots. I have so many, I bought drinking, condiment, and to-go containers. I then Drilled holes in the bottom and sides for drainage. Cheap alternative and readily available at the dollar store in a pinch 🥰🤣😁

[@Lela-plants]

When burning the holes do so in a well-ventilated area or outside. Plastics put off toxic fumes.

[@midnull6009]

...less then you sitting in your car on a hot day. Or using your heater...or cooking...

[@Lela-plants]

@@midnull6009 have you smelled them? My kitchen was full of the smoke. I just go outside now or turn on the stove vent.

[@TigerStyleFanMIZ]

My sister-in-law has started using clear pots. I sometimes use red solo cups (normal and shot sized) when propagating. At first I was heating a nail in a candle flame to put drainage holes in them. When I was working on another plant project using empty soda bottles I found that method to be hard on my fingers. My sister-in-law suggested a wood burning pen. It works so much better than a fire heated nail!

[@sallymclean8936]

Or soldering iron

[@allanlawrence3456]

Thank you. I will start changing my plants over to see through pots. I hope the roots don’t get embarrassed 😊

[@karenburrell3775]

Hi 👋🏻 Mr. Sheffield, I have all of my plants 🪴 in the clear slotted plastic pots, with an outer decorative pot, it has worked wonders!!! As always loved 🥰 your video! Have a great 👍🏻 day, see you next time!🪴🌻🌺🌹🪴🌹🌻🌺🪴

[@TajmToCook]

I am using clear containers (yep, no pots harmed in my household, lol) since the beginning of my house plant journey, which started in July 2024. The main reason in my case was the fear of killing my plants as soon as I get them home 🤭 as well as I wanted to be in control and have access to roots anytime I wanted/needed. And, of course, because I love to watch my plants to grow. Most of my plants are in plastic drinking cups or transparent dessert cups and I use yogurt cups (among other things) as cachepots 🤣

[@velderiemaduro8072]

Hi Sheffield, thanks to your KZbin videos I learn a lot how to give your plants water and repotting them like Aloe Vera and spider plant. I bought those clear pots for my indoor plants and I’m very very happy with your advice and ideas. Greetings from Amsterdam 😊❤❤❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@theminimalistninja]

I switched all my plants to transparent pots and LOVE it! I have a small collection so it was easy 😀I can only get them up to size 21cm though so those that need a little more space are still in opaque pots 😇

[@jackiewhitney5031]

I probably won't buy clear plastic pots since the nursery ones do me just fine. I have kept a lot of black thick nursery pots over 40+ years that I feel I'm set for life. My mantra is "If you don't need them...don't buy them". I have this mantra with everything basically.

[@mythiccass3837]

I've started upcycling transparent plastic cups I get from buying smoothies. I didn't know that there were actual transparent pots for intended for plants. I'll still upcycle those plastic cups, they're nice for when I intend on transplanting something but I do like the look of those larger pots. Getting reliable moisture checks has been a pain.

[@marialakshmi2330]

Do you drill a drainage hole/s?

[@mythiccass3837]

@@marialakshmi2330 yes, I poke lots of holes for drainage.

[@debbiemoyer7591]

I love these pots. I'm changing all of mine around. This is such a great idea. Thanks so much Mr.Sheffield. I'm an over waterer. I even purchased a water meter. And I love that also.....😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@loladlola]

@debbbiemoyer7591, I'm a Halfer-half over water, half underwater.😩 I too just bought a water meter.😆

[@martynyear9861]

Richard, Great info. Didn’t realize that orchid roots photosynthesize. My problem is that when the orchid is in bloom,they tend to be top heavy and I need to place them into an opaque pot. Keep up the great work. I am learning a lot as a new plant parent.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@1984NatashaT]

I’ve always planted in a nursery pot and used a non draining cover pot to sit the plastic pot in. Usually I go black but I’m planning on going clear so I can see the roots and soil.

[@Adonna2424]

I would love to switch to clear pots (i actually asked for the brand you used last video 😅) but i don't have the funds right now. It's definitely on the list though. Bottom watering has been a game changer from you. I also do the double pot things (cheap drainage pot inside non drainage). Thank you!

[@Rodnyet]

Started putting some of my plants in clear pots and it's amazing seeing the roots grow.

[@jennifers4017]

Target has a perfect gallon water bottle made of clear plastic. When I am finished with the water I cut the bottle in half, add a few holes on the bottom and it makes a perfect planter to keep an eye on the roots 🧐

[@hemidog1982]

I switched to clear pots this spring. They're pretty great. I even have a few glass pots for my rarest and most liked plants (Mutated Manjula Pothos, Alocasia Frydek Veriagata and my 3 King Syngonium) they're pretty great and give a more elegant look in my opnion but at $20 for a 4 inch and $30 for a 6 inch obviously it would get very expensive.

[@ohnoyce]

The Great Gnat War of Kaiser Sheffield 😂😂😂😂😂 (the struggle is real!)

[@dgambit5773]

I love that this video released the day my clear nursery pots showed up to my house lol

[@pamelakern2849]

Your clear plastic pot videos are wonderful. I love those clear,super draining pots. I have been enjoying mixing my chunky soil. Things have come a long way in the plant world . I loved the information about a pot holding water in one part and drying the other . I have a Ficus Elastica that had to be very dry but the water meter showed very moist . I definitely learned a lesson on large pots holding moisture in the wrong places. I have re-potted the rubber tree in a plastic nursery pot . He is seems very happy . I am happy to be able to monitor the moisture levels. Well , I need to stop rambling on and on . 😄🤣Thankyou for all your videos.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@KellieDTravis]

I had an explosion of fungus gnats this spring when I thought I would use a little bit of potting mix to start some seeds when I ran out of my sterilized seed starting mix 🙄 boy was that a big mistake! I finally had to buy some mosquito dunks and dissolve them in water to water my plants with. Didn't hurt my plants at all but that is the only thing that killed the larvae and stopped the life cycle of those pains in the bum. Took about 2 weeks to finally get rid of them all. Now I keep Zevo lights plugged in my kitchen and plant room just in case something slips by me. That will catch them. I also have those yellow sticky pads in my plants (I heard they were attracted to yellow)

[@loladlola]

If you don't mind, what type of Potting Soil did you use? I have an unopened bag of Miracle Grow and my fear is pests. I hate /em!! I've been toying with the idea of nuking it in small batches. Any guidance (from anyone) is welcomed. New Plant Moma here.😁

[@KellieDTravis]

@loladlola I honestly don't remember but it was probably Miracle Grow because that's what I usually use. The problem was that it was an opened bag left over from last summer and that's why I think it was full of bugs. I would definitely try to sterilize or treat it if you want to use it inside

[@loladlola]

@@KellieDTravis -Eek!! I appreciate the response. Thanks!!

[@KellieDTravis]

@loladlola absolutely! Good luck! The mosquito dunks water really saved me lol I think it was a video that Richard made is what made me go try that

[@bpapso]

Off shopping on Amazon I go! Thanks! ❤

[@PlantPerson58]

I’ve been using orchid pots for other types of plants for a while. Mostly I like them because the drainage is really good.

[@egunezasca2036]

The only bad thing of clear pots is the light coming through and disturbing the roots. But then, I just use another bigger opaque pot and problem solver. I just lift the clear pot once in a while to check the moisture. That said, I still can't find any other bad reason and I don't know why there isn't a wider variety of clear pots (I can only find several sizes)

[@TuzeTea]

I used to propagate plants as gifts and instead of buying pots I made them by cutting the bottom off of clear plastic bottles then using a drill or a soldering iron to make holes in the bottom. You can use an iron to melt the cut side and it will round it out. there's videos on it if you look up soda bottle crafts.

[@pamelakern2849]

I just love the plastic nursery pots ❤❤

[@JaywalkerX]

Refreshing rto hear, that I had an idea even before your excellent videos. The hollow pots were a gamechanger for achieving my green thumb.

[@damamae950]

Can't quite get my mind around the transparent pots... I do see how I might put them into more attractive pots... and preseve an aesthetic of lovely pots. Love your variegated Monstera

[@monstermixmike1]

Thanks for the info on these clear pots 👍

[@susiq1121]

I luv that your channel is growing 🪴

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@dorothycherkas17]

I love your idea in clear pots , does include my orchids too? And what about my hanging lipstick plant or sting of pearls. Never remember seeing a hanging clear pots? Dot

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Anything really. Orchids for sure e

[@Puddlesmolly]

I love using clear pots ...

[@SPNsherry]

I took my Orchid out of the tiny clear pot and put it in water instead, it's doing so good now and I feel the idea that they like to be root bound is not true, mine is now shooting out 4 flowers without being in the tiny pot, the roots are happy too.

[@DonnaSmith-pq5tv]

Do you have a link to the larger plastic pots? I have only found up to 6 inches

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Follow the link to sybotanica

[@claudeazrak2534]

Agree with you....a very smart solution ! 👏🏼

[@saras7635]

genius solutions - thank you!

[@fakeyname6888]

I've already done this for years. I use glass myself.

[@RangeGleasry]

That’s so smart and seems So Obvious now

[@drwench9310]

Just adding that clear pots are amazing for my beloved cacti, caudiciforms and temperamental succs like pseudolithos and whitesloanea ( who suicide at random)

[@t00194]

Funny to see the iron being used to make holes. I'd suggest a small cordless drill, and an assortment of drill bits and screw bits. Pricier, but very functional to have around the house, even in an apartment.

[@zoponex3224]

It's funny: I live in the high desert where the sun is basically on steroids and rain is a stranger, and my biggest problem is that my plants grow TOO fast. Everyone gets huge in no time and my plant room becomes an impenetrable jungle! I DO get the dry patch problem, though. The problem with these pots is they seem to be quite pricey.

[@pivotmastex]

Point of note for using a soldering iron: - Don't use an iron you plan to solder electronics with, it ruins the tip - Ventilate well, plastic fumes like to be toxic as hell

[@CrossCultural-c7f]

I have a soldering iron, but prefer to take an ice pick, a translucent or clear plastic drinking cup, a small fire source (a candle with flame or a single burner propane stove mounted atop a small can of propane) and go outside. I heat up the tip of the ice pick with the flame and when the pick starts to glow from the heat, I poke the bottom of the cup to make sure some 3mm diameter holes. Voilà! Small see through pot. (In October on the Texas Gulf Coastal area, hurricane season and all the associated gear for power outages are still out till November.) My problem is finding big pots for my gigantic monsteras, philodendron & ficus trees. On Etsy, the largest see thru plastic pots I have found are 12”, or 30 cm diameter at the top.

[@GoldenPowergardens]

Much better for plant than a decorative pot!

[@maluisa3329]

Love it!❤

[@MD.orion1]

Great video again, thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@debsvalentin]

Genius, you are!

[@dahlmasen3084]

Now I have to buy a bunch of clear pots for the spring replantingins😂

[@mariuszengland]

Great video as always. Have you heard about moss walls? They are supposed to be great for air quality control and look quite nice.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds wild

[@JPRScourge]

My biggest issue my dragon scale alocasias is that they get so so much oedema (excess water stored in leaves) that anything they touch rips the fragile leaves apart. And my silver dragon scale just fell off of its root ballThanksffully now they are in pure perlite doing well but they keep getting oedema evrytime I water them, which now ONLY happens when her perlite is bone dry. It's been a month and they look very sad but better than they did.

[@adamricecracker7128]

"looks dryer than the Sahara" had potential for a joke that i was expecting. was expecting somethign like: "looks dryer than Sarah... i mean the Sahara" :P I grow Chilli at Home and got a few of these translucent Pots, and also saw the benefits in it, sadly i already had Plenty of the other Pots , but everythign from now on will be the translucent version.

[@deirdrejohnson6865]

You are so right. I've been using clear pots about a year now, and they are awesome. I love watching those roots grow, too.

[@midnull6009]

If the roots are green they have chlorophyll and need to be exposed to light. Water from the bottom. Don't poke holes into the top of the soil, you'll disturb/kill nitrogen fixation bacteria. Water/feed seasonally. Less in fall/winter. More in spring and summer. (depending on where you live)

[@elisep2450]

I have a question that maybe another subscriber could answer: I see the advantages of clear plastic pots for tropical plants, but for succulents & cacti, terracota pots still are more suitable, aren't they?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Both will work well. Terracotta because it dried out quick

[@loladlola]

Loved this. I literally just order 27 of them, 9 each in 6in, 5in and 3.5in)!! Do you have a favorite size??

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not a favourite really. Just depends on the plant

[@ginogrimaldi5692]

They do not ship to the USA, i will find something like this to use on my plants because the massage and the theory behind it checks out.

[@fakeyname6888]

Also, I forgot to mention, plastic is subject to getting micro scratches that can't always be seen and will trap bacteria and germs. That's a large part of why I stopped and my plant health overall is way better.

[@katelockhart8715]

Bacteria and “germs” are much more likely to attach to substrate and roots than to plastic

[@NosratTisha]

Please, please, please make a video for begonia plant care 😞

[@gardockis.playground]

🤔.:: so our clear propagation bins are possibly more than a humidity greenhouse.. 😅

[@BAdtnl]

Soldering iron for the win!! THANK YOU PLANTSwithKRYSTAL who enlightened me years ago on it 😂

[@dollycaldwell4938]

what clear pots from amazon do you recommend???? this all makes sense to me

[@michaelspurlock623]

I saw another video of yours and wondered about the clear pots....then this video came up...I so need to do this....where did you buy the clear pots with the slits on the sides....All I keep finding is the post with only holes in the bottom and I would like the slits on the sides as well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I got them all from Sybotanica

[@cfreeman5100]

Great info! Can’t find the link in the description box for the clear pots.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

The link to sybotanica. It mentions soil

[@DaughterOfZi0n]

Is there a link to the clear pots somewhere? Great video!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I get them from sybotanica

[@mrazik131]

I don’t have this pots thinking of freezer bags with holes on d bottom. And then putting them into outer nice pot. Do you think that it can work?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Could do

[@meghranade5223]

When you plant in a pot, the roots typically overgrow. If the container is transparent & face some light, is the root growth arrested because of the sun light keeping the plant healthier, just wondering?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Don’t think so

[@zinitaxozinitaxo1581]

Could you please tell me, how much bigger should be decorative pot than transparent pot? It needs air flow. Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It can be any size you want

[@cdnchevry]

Was that alocasia planted in sand?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

No I’ve got nothing in sand

[@jonnehhhh]

Where do you get your clear pots from? Never sure on quality

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sybotanica

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Do these see through pots come in all sizes ? I’ve only seen small ones ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Pretty much

[@kizanko]

Well thank u now I bought 20 clear pots (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@BlueOrangutan.]

Algae magnet

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nah not in an outer pot

[@ic3f4iry]

I love your videos ❤ any advice why my bottom leaves on multiple plants are turning sick looking? They start getting a pale green color with dark green spots and then quickly turn yellow in some places and eventually completely yellow and shrivel up, or I cut it off before that point because idk if it will spread :(. Appreciate any help

[@seadragonwitchbitch]

That naturally happens as those leaves get old, age out and die off because the plant is focusing on the tips that have new growth ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Have you checked for bugs?

[@ROlson-dx2jc]

Sounds like either overwatering or a nutrient deficiency.

[@ic3f4iry]

@@SheffieldMadePlants i have, but are the bugs visible to the naked eye? If so, then I haven’t seen anything. i have a digital microscope I can use to make sure though. What do I look for exactly and how do I identify what kind of pest it is?

[@UmamiPapi]

What's the plant at 8:37?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Croton

[@Galdring]

Probably leads to more algae which is bad for your indoor climate, and possibly also your plants.

[@kjudestevens1519]

No solution? Little black flies all over, don't think they're gnats.

[@YolandaM.Ocasio]

How much ginger did you add to the plant a slice or several slices?

[@marionallen2222]

I just got a set from Prime Day they are kinda hard to find 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 gotta lotta re-planting to do 🪴🪴🪴

[@SheltinkaBH]

4:53 you forgot to actually link the "i grew monsteras from seeds" video! 🌱but it's fine, i've already watched it before 😄🪴