Do some Plant Chores with me! Extending moss poles, watering, repotting & more!

Spend the afternoon with me doing some plant chores! I do some moss pole extensions, some repotting as well as watering! The cats show up a little in the video too!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:18;03 Moss pole watering
9:33;16 Preparing water with BTI
14:26;04 Thiccly pole extention
23:37;25 Topping off poles
24:13;17 Repotting and extending P. Glorious
33:35;25 Potting up baby plant
34:55;24 Chai Purring
36:15;09 Some updates
37:46;16 Luna
39:45;13 Maranta repot
48:21;10 Outro
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[@stephaniewick8232]

Okay let's talk about how the purring in the mic was perfect lol

[@plantsbymelissa]

lol thank you! I wasn't going to include it but I had to! They're so cute 🥹

[@FaithRickett]

Please never edit out the cat intermissions 😅🥰🥰🥰

[@HeythereMya]

These types of videos… like the plant chores videos and the repotting ones are my favorites!🪴 I always learn so much. && SUPER LOVE the kitty cameos!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you Mya! I'm so glad you enjoy these! I just uploaded another long one lol 😻

[@OHear_Plants]

Love these types of videos especially because there longer ones. It’s such a vibe ☀️🪴

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! Just uploading another one lol 🥰

[@coconutgirl816]

In an effort to get my chores done i played this video for motivation and it was going fairly well until the purrs started. Stopped what i was doing and stood here smiling like a dope at my phone 😸 But when you said your husband would be home soon and would be ready to go eat, so you do another plant project is hilarious and relateable 😂😂

[@sherrykumar2883]

I love doing my plant chores to these sort of videos. Thank you for great content. I hope Luna is doing better ❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you, sherry! I’m glad you like them! Luna is doing well, not back to herself yet but is more active and getting around more! ☺️

[@ConnieP92]

Loved this chores vid....esp the last part with the maranta. Nice save and repot and I LOVE the glass you used for the fluval. Very nice. 🥰

[@dark.and.planty]

You blew my mind with the watering globes in the moss poles. Genius idea! Could you maybe do a video of your setup? I’m really curious to how this works ❤

[@cynthia_524]

I love watching your plant chores videos, and I looooove your cats 😻

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much!!

[@mayasalgado2595]

It’s a double dose of dopamine when the kitties 🐈‍⬛ want attention lol 😂 plants and kitties ❤️❤️❤️ my heart is melting, can’t ask for more! Love your jungle Melissa. That cebu pothos is crazy big and beautiful 😃! Love that marble queen though, she is sexy! ❤ Thank you for another wonderful video! 🙏🌷🌻🌷🌻

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you, Maya 🥹 They're the sweetest cats! Chai will purr all the time! The Cebu is getting so big! I can't wait for more fenestrations! Hoping my marble queen gives me one eventually!

[@katyperx8676]

Perfect!❣

[@kristathompson9888]

Such a great video!!! Plant chore videos are my favourite 💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

THAT PURRING ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥹🥹

[@shelbyanderson5586]

Your videos are my favorite!! So helpful for us newbies and also so calm and relaxing! Thank youuuu! 🖤 And all the love to little Luna! 🌙

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! I'm glad they're relaxing and helpful! 🥰

[@terezaveis2270]

Yay so look forward to your videos when N I get home from work and my time to relax, just love love your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!!

[@lisaanglim9588]

The maranta prop looks great in fluval in that little cup.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I’m excited to root a maranta in fluval to see how it does!

[@AnaC17]

I love Chai’s intermissions 🥰

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥹 he’s such a sweet kitty 🥰

[@darthtraya8305]

I don’t know what it is about repotting, but I love it. Spring time makes me so happy!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes! I love this time of year seeing the grass come in and all the new growth happening!

[@heathermc5557]

Oh my goodness… I don’t ever think I will have the chance to say one of my leaves are over a foot long… other than my Monstera… just saying 😅 love your calm voice, watering plants and kitties

[@cupofjae]

THE KITTY PURRING SEGMENT!!!! Ugh, this is the content we need! Loved the video as always!

[@davidreid8835]

I hope your dinner was enjoyable. I also hope that your husband played well in his golf round so he could regale everyone in your dinner party with some good natured golf boasting like all golfers do , believe me I know. “You should have seen the 7 iron I hit on the twelfth hole, it was spectacular!” Also, I purchased the same watering can that you are using and I like it a lot. The long narrow spout is ideal for precision watering. Thanks for the video.

[@plantsbymelissa]

haha he didn't play that great he said thank you! Yay! I love this watering can the longer spout is so helpful!

[@ninasuculentasymas]

I enjoyed your plant chores!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️💚🪴🐩

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much Nina 🥰

[@mayasalgado2595]

Thanks!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for sharing your repot with us!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Happy to share! Thank you! 🥰

[@danicyrus6464]

Hello Melissa! Thanks for another great video! The growth now that its spring is ❤‍🔥

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@joannhutchings3693]

Love the video,a lot of good info. I will be chopping one of my marantas also. Yellowing leaves. Have a great afternoon 😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! Have a great day! ☺️

[@marierobinson5211]

Your plants and your cats are beautiful.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much!!

[@andyandbee]

Love these vids. Hope you're doing well, and so are the kitties 💚🪴🐈

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🥰

[@littlecally]

I just can’t with your cats 😍 Chai is such a cuddle bug! I love how Star came to see you too, since her favourite went out to play golf 😂 I lost my cat just before Christmas, he was 24! He was my child and I miss him so much still 💔 seeing your babies makes my day though 💜 I got rid of my gnats because of your dunks advice, I thank you every time I water my plants 😂

[@olliviaamosig6027]

love these videos 😍

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yay! Thank you!! 🥰

[@Jessicamonfordini]

I absolutely love the progression of fair gated heart leaf is making. I keep telling myself not buying anymore but….😂

[@plantsbymelissa]

The variegated one is so pretty!

[@TheVanityChique]

I spray my soil with diluted neem oil every watering on top after water my plants, actually helps fungus knats so far hehe

[@plantsbymelissa]

lol I have definitely done that out of spite those little annoying gnats

[@jennydrown742]

I need to start drinking orange juice! That is such a good idea 🤣

[@plantsbymelissa]

Haha I bought the big jugs for this reason! I like that the lid closes too because I make a mess 😆

[@rubydelux5670]

Where did you get your big water jugs from?

[@dizzyk54]

😊😊

[@FaithRickett]

Thank you for mentioning how you don’t usually up-pot your poles…. I had been wondering about that! I want to get into poles, but am terrified 😂 I’m getting closer to doing it though! P.S. my alocasia corms are all growing! 2/3 have a baby leaf too. You probably don’t remember us having a super quick chat about it a while ago, but I wanted to tell you lol

[@plantsbymelissa]

I'm glad your corms are growing well! Thanks for letting me know 🥹 Moss poles can be a learning curve but they're not so bad. Just a lot of maintenance with watering and chopping and extending lol

[@michellejett4849]

I think your plants are gorgeous, what are there those glass balls on top of your plants exactly?Do you have a electric bug zapper?That will help with the net situation as well..

[@agneslazarenko2653]

Can fluval be reused, or does it get depleted? Cat purrs intermissions are perfect❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

It sorta gets mushy and compacted over time so I reuse what I can yes! Thank you! 🥰

[@rubydelux5670]

Where did you get your water jugs with the orange tops?

[@kelsiewortham5885]

I REALLY want to see your rain water collection system. However or whatever it may be and how many gallons are you able to collect each harvest?

[@plantsbymelissa]

I know, I just don't want to show it online :( It literally is just a rain barrel under a gutter. It's not super fancy at all. It can hold a lot not sure exact gallons but it can last for awhile until it rains again which isn't very long lol

[@Twinleo1]

@@plantsbymelissa how do you keep mosquito larvae out if the barrel or is it completely covered with just a small spot where the gutter enters?

[@kelsiewortham5885]

@@plantsbymelissa understood! I just want to pick your brain about yours and ask some questions! I don't know too many people that harvest on a smaller scale like me.

[@leajohnson8441]

You have a soft voice.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍you should watch Sydney plant guy he has a good way to water moss poles

[@plantsbymelissa]

I’m not interested in his way I have my way but thank you 🙏🏼

[@mariasal13]

Also, what do you use the orchid spray for usually? :)

[@plantsbymelissa]

Just my Hoyas. Idk if it helps blooming but it doesn’t hurt them to try so I use it ☺️

[@lisaanglim9588]

We can hear Chai purring even if we can’t see him.

[@mariasal13]

Mel, where do you get your clear pots? Are they just orchid pots?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes! From Amazon! I have several different kinds I use. I can link my nursery pot section here: www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbymelissa/list/2Q7LRSOZIGHH7?ingressOrigin=shop&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m

[@margimorris7360]

Would just love to know how you go on holiday. How do you prepare

[@plantsbymelissa]

I usually don't leave for a long time :) I haven't really been on much of a vacation since I started collecting plants.

[@margimorris7360]

@@plantsbymelissa 🌸 I can see why with your incredibly beautiful collection of plants. But I now find myself with many as well and am beginning to wonder if I have to many if it rules relaxing time away with the ones I love. 🍀

[@rebeccaparis6470]

So I don't remember what you put in your spray bottle to clean leaves. Will you please let me know.

[@rebeccaparis6470]

PS I think you are so very talented and your plants are incredible!

[@plantsbymelissa]

It's dr. bronner's Castile soap and water, I just eyeball it but it's maybe several drops of soap.

[@1101naomi]

Do you have a link for the tea bags?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes! Here you go :) www.amazon.com/dp/B09XKFLPT7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B09XKFNYGV&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2V24W33QL9G3B&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin&th=1

[@1101naomi]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you!

[@peggybouillon9737]

Maybe it’s my soil but dunks don’t work for me. I spray my soil with 50/50 water and hydrogen peroxide at the first sign and all winter I didn’t have any. My plants are all thriving!

[@plantsbymelissa]

You have to stay consistent with it and it depends on how many adults are around. Their lifecycle makes it take awhile for them to go away.

[@mixonplantsncrafts]

How do you collect the rain water?

[@plantsbymelissa]

It's just a rain barrel sitting under a gutter. Nothing super fancy!

[@mixonplantsncrafts]

@@plantsbymelissa I was doing the same and the water came out pretty dirty. Needed to clean the gutters 🤣. Love love your channel so much wisdom. ❤️

[@lisaanglim9588]

How is Luna been feeling? She looks pretty perky!

[@plantsbymelissa]

She’s been doing about the same probably a little better but still not back to normal ❤

[@lisaanglim9588]

Why did you wear gloves when replanting the maranta?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Idk I guess the azamax and flat mites ☺️

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@plantsbymelissa I was just curious because you didn’t have them on when you did the first repots. Jut I guess having gloves on if your using chemicals.