every wishlist plant I bought in 2024 and why I regret it 😢

[@moore_hd1676]

This year was rough for me too in terms of the amount of plants I bought! I got stuck in this vicious cycle where I would use plant shopping as a crutch to deal with mental health issues or stress. I would see a plant I wanted and be unable to stop thinking about it until I bought it, which caused a lot of anxiety and then guilt over spending money I really shouldn’t have. I’m so happy you talk about real struggles and the darker side of plant collection. I think a lot of us inadvertently start developing a shopping addiction, especially those of us who love anthuriums and Hoyas. There’s so many varieties to collect and always something new to chase after. Happy holidays and have a great new year! ❤🎉

[@shannoncarr7338]

can relate

[@anawithplants]

you really hit the nail on the head with this comment. I think this happened to waaaay more people last year than we are talking about (myself included). I'm keeping the ball going with this sentiment in my next 2 videos. hope you'll get a kick out of them. 💚 thank you, have a wonderful 2025! 🥰

[@Racing_Society]

Same here. I tried to do a thing where I only bought ones I thought about for 4 days or more. It didn’t work 😂 just made it worse honestly. but at least we have awareness! It will get better.

[@sproutswithjoy]

you have such beautiful plants!! 💕 in general, I feel that I have to cut back on purchasing new plants this year in order to survive lol. it pains me because there are so many gorgeous, gorgeous plants out there that I would love to try, but I'm trying to teach myself to enjoy the plants that are in others' collections 🫶

[@anawithplants]

thank you so much! ugh I feel you 💯 but we only have so much space, so much time, and so much money to spend lol living vicariously through others is more realistic 💕

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

Really thoughtful commentary on excess. I struggle so much with this, due to my love of propagation and neurodivergence which causes me to hyperfixate on things… I appreciate you! Your plants are lovely and it’s refreshing to see all of these planty people chilling out on growing and simply enjoying their collections! 🤗 🎉

[@anawithplants]

thank you! I think a focus on just growing the plants we already have will be a trend in 2025 for sure 😊

[@Franticity7]

We all did it especially during isolation

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

@ Yeah. Thanks for the encouragement. Still over here propagating away…. 😂 At least I’m not buying anything. That many things… 🤗

[@vintage.physics]

32:55 Ecuagenera CA has really good prices, especially for seedlings, and that’s where I got my Regale! I have it sitting in my greenhouse, but once it out grows it, I will put it in a lechuza self watering pot because I’ve heard that they’re super thirsty

[@anawithplants]

ooo yes I remember that! it's been a while since I've ordered from them but you're right. and the prices are low.

[@robinprice6879]

I did much of what you did this last year. I spent so much on plants and overwhelmed myself with their care. Great video. Thanks Ana

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’ve sort of been doing the same thing but I didn’t buy in December and h on ding out until February.

[@anawithplants]

guess we ended up in the same boat. we'll do better in 2025! thank you 🥰

[@shadesofidaho]

I think many of us are reaching plant burn out. I actually have been seriously down sizing all of 2024. I am also only going to prop the very special plants but give the away too. My reorganizing my house pant spaces feel so much better now not just crammed packed with plants. I am also trying to stick with the plants that do well for my environment. Anthuriums is not one . The velvet ones anyway. I did make an old parrot cage into a mini greenhouse for inside to rehab some plants I really like but were struggling in my high desert living conditions. Within just a few days the one bigger rehab is starting to look happy again. BUT I do not want to always keep this plant caged so t might have to go away. I can purchase a few more hoyas. I already have hangers and space for the when it warms up in spring. But really that is it for me. Very nice video. Thanks for sharing al of this information.

[@anawithplants]

funny enough, my next video is discussing plant burnout. it's gotten to the point it's more surprising to find someone NOT burned out on plants at one point 😂 the parrot cage greenhouse sounds innovative! thank you for watching 💚

[@shadesofidaho]

@@anawithplants Thankfully I still have a few people that will take plants off my hands. I hate to just compost them. The parrot cage greenhouse is working really well. It is about 4 foot tall and two foot wide. I have a smaller cute shaped one camped to the top that is a cute shape. I did not enclose that in plastic. I think I might get a heat mat but then.............. I really do not want to keep propping plants I will then need to give way. the one desperately in need of rehab plant in the parrot cage is starting to look amazing. I am just hoping I will be able to pull it out of rehab and it will stay happy. This high desert Idaho humidity can really be had on some plants. There is a photo of the prrot cage in my last video.

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

This resonates with me! And so many of the people I know who love growing things. It’s time to take care of myself better than I do my plants… 😅 💚

[@sproutswithjoy]

totally! we only have so much capacity and we need to learn to take care of ourselves, too 💖

[@shadesofidaho]

@@sproutswithjoy this is a for sure. We have to come first. I have let my plants overwhelm me. As much as it hurts my hurts to send my little babies off they just have to go. I am already feeling some relief from removing the plants I have so far.

[@amymarshall1829]

I went down a similar rabbit hole of growing my collection exponentially about 20 years ago and with African violets and streptocarpus. I also had an infant at the time. It got way out of control way fast. The effort to maintain a collection that size, plus the inevitable pest issues, on top of the demands of being a new mom, resulted in me getting completely burned out on the plants. In this chapter of my planty journey, I have tried to be a little more cautious with mixed results, but I definitely think back on those times as a cautionary tale. But a $20 Argentea Princess?? That had to be done. Haha.

[@anawithplants]

wow a new baby and a massive plant collection is too much! definitely a cautionary tale but looks like you've learned from it, which is important. 🙂 loool it really had to 😂

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

Great lesson! 🤗

[@Trevinos337]

Love the video that Wilber graves is beautiful!

[@anawithplants]

thank you 💚

[@WanderingLetters]

2025 is the first year I don’t have a wish list technically. I only have 1 plant I want to add but I’m not outright pursuing it. I bought a ton (to me) of wish list hoyas in 2024 and I feel content with my collection now.

[@DivaStylez.]

I agree 🙌🏼 I want to enjoy the plants I have in my collection now and grow to love them more and not buy any plants in 2025 🫶🏼 #nobuy2025

[@helenesolomon]

I did get too many plants this year also, but I fell in love with Hoya. I reached critical mass and am trying to get my act together and get into a routine and care for my plants better. I usually buy cuttings and baby plants and did not realize the amount of care and attention so many small plants required. I hope you have a wonderful year.

[@anawithplants]

omg you are so right! I too learned small plants (in large number) are challenging to keep track of. have a great 2025 😊

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

😂 critical mass. Perfect description

[@simplydee4522]

Thank you for sharing your plants. I'm not ashamed to admit that I was drooling over your hoyas😂. Have a fantastic 2025🍾🪴🦋🎋

[@anawithplants]

lol 😂 thanks Dee, have a great 2025!

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@simplydee4522 I too drool Over Ana’s Hoyas.

[@gingercaudill7219]

Great content Ana! Looking forward to the next year and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆🎈🎊 Lots of love ❤️ Ginger

[@anawithplants]

happy new year Ginger!! hugs 🥰💚

[@Coastallife-r9j]

Your plants are gorgeous. I love hoya and anthuriums as well. I would love more but I live in under 700 square feet so space is very limited. So I enjoy all of your plants, telling myself "no no no". Enjoy you content very much. Have a great 2025❤

[@anawithplants]

hello fellow hoya and anthurium lover! 🙂 it's all about balance. hope you have a wonderful 2025 too!

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@Coastallife-r9j I’m sharing 868 sq ft with a non planty person so my space is limited too.

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

I have to slow my roll too 😂 I love your new additions girlie 😍🤍

[@anawithplants]

loool 2025 will be the year of chill out my dude😂 thank you! you added lots of beauties as well! 💚

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

@ hahaha 🤣 Thanks girl!! 😝💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

I can see why you bought the lacunosa variegated. It’s beautiful. 🤩

[@juliam.e.barragan5992]

I love your sweater! It looks so cute on you!!!

[@anawithplants]

thank you!! 😊

[@fosterfoster9913]

What I normally do is prop expensive plants twice and sell the cuttings. That’s how you make up the money you’ve spent.

[@honiebird3789]

Love this so much. I can relate to you very much with the purchase of so much and overwhelming myself, but I keep buying. I want to remember to enjoy the plants I have, and remember why I wanted them so much in the first place! Happy New Year Ana! Thanks for another great video. ♥

[@anawithplants]

yes! I can't believe how hard it is to remember why we love the plant we already have. thanks and happy new year love! 😊

[@lisaanglim9588]

I have about 70 “wish list” Hoyas. I will stick picking my favorites.

[@JP-uf9sh]

I found gifting plants helped me tons to get me to a new frame of mind. I know this market lives from buying and reselling props but in my experience gifting untied the knot for me. How much do I need vs. how can I make others happy. A friend of mine cooks or makes sandwiches for coworkers to deal with that. I guess you gotta try yourself out what works for you but doing things for others or giving service and goods seems to be a good path in a new direction.

[@anawithplants]

I love this! gifting is such a good idea. you get rid of plants, and you make others feel good!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’ve never heard of the sp Merona. The wavy leaves looked beautiful.

[@blessedhummingbird4]

Happy New Year! I loved this video so much.

[@anawithplants]

thank you! have a wonderful new year 😊

[@PlantyTiff]

💚💚I also bought a good bit of plants last year, waaaay more than I normally would. Going to try my best to be good and go easy on the purchasing in 2025. Also I literally came across the Philodendron Patriciae yesterday and added it to my "wishlist" ( I have two strappy leaf anthurium and kinda love the look of them so that kid stuck out to me)💚💚

[@anawithplants]

you and me (and prob lots of other ppl too) girl. 2025 will be more growing, less buying. ikr? it is such a pretty philo and doesn't seem to need a moss pole. which is a big bonus!

[@lisaleaves6360]

Happy New Year! 💚🥳🎉

[@anawithplants]

have a great 2025 🥰

[@NatalieStatham]

Happy New Year 🥳

[@anawithplants]

happy new year!!

[@LeavesThornsAndFlowers]

Happy new year

[@anawithplants]

have a wonderful 2025!!

[@soberplantguy]

Happy New Year, Ana. I was one of the few (only?) who partially tuned in to check out your new camera and lens. Something to look forward to, then. I agree with you on your choice of Philo. Probably the only one I'd consider making room for, if somehow one found its way to me. Be well, and see you next time.

[@anawithplants]

happy new year Dave! lol yes only a fellow creator would care about a new equipment upgrade. 😂 the new camera and lens have arrived, and I can totally tell the difference! not sure a viewer would, but I upgraded more so for myself. until next time friend! 💚

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

🎉🎉🎉

[@lisaanglim9588]

This first Hoya is really pretty.

[@elmerhernandez5810]

wow I didn't even know some of these Hoya variations existed.

[@kathrynrobinson670]

Wise words 😊

[@anawithplants]

thanks Kathryn, happy new year 🥰

[@dharmendrapatel1748]

very nice Good works

[@robinprice6879]

Hi again, I’ve been putting a few small plants into the tree fern/pon mix. I think you’re the one I got the idea from. Anyway, do you put the plants in this substrate into semi hydro?

[@anawithplants]

for me it depends on the genus! I think the larger anthurium roots can handle the higher moisture level with tree fern mix and semi-hydro, but I would be cautious with hoya since they like more of a wet-dry cycle.

[@robinprice6879]

@ makes sense. I only have one anthurium but I’d like to try with Hoya and keep the reservoir very shallow if that makes sense. Thanks again Ana

[@lisaanglim9588]

Lux hybrids are always pretty.

[@samyim9465]

Yes, Please a more thorough video on your rehabbing process!

[@anawithplants]

noted!

[@Plantlifewithnina]

They are beautiful plants but I totally understand the burn out and how fast you acquired. 🙋🏼‍♀️✨🪴💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

More light for the hoya that got spider mites.

[@28tv.]

So Nice Video❤❤

[@lovesyorkies3395]

I added Hoyas to my collection like there was no tomorrow. Do I regret it? No not really. I’ve only lost a handful of them, a couple recently due to shipping. If I really want them I can repurchase…they weren’t expensive. (Thanks Palmstreet) The expensive ones are doing well because I helicopter them. 😂 I can’t believe you bought an Argentina Princess for that price! I paid $120 for one in November 2023 for my daughter (Christmas gift) which opened the door to the Hoya rabbit hole. I am going to be more intentional on my purchases this year and I am concentrating on growing out these cuttings. I will say the Argentina Princess grew roots steadily but it took what seemed like forever to start a growth point. (I purchased one for myself after seeing my daughters Hoya) I second your PSA about the rate of adding a lot of plants to your collection. I spend a lot of time looking after my plants but it does relax me after a long day at work. I recently gave my daughter some of my Anthurium. I can’t stay on top of the watering it seems, she grows hers beautifully. I kept 4 of my favorites though and I’m trying to keep a watering schedule for just my Anthurium. I wanted a P. Patriciae but ran across a decent sized Spiritus Sancti for $30 so that will do for now. 😬

[@gypsylee333]

I have the non variegated version of that plant and it grows so slow, that's probably why it's so expensive still. I just tried throwing a plastic bag over it for extra humidity to see if that triggers the vine to grow the leaves it already started.

[@anawithplants]

yes Palmstreet, what an app to fuel our plant shopping habits lol. glad you were able to rehome some anthurium to your daughter! they haaate being underwatered, so good move. balance is key. have a wonderful new year! 💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

I wound propagate it. You’ve got lots of growth points to use.

[@svenson1443]

here in the EU it's pretty easy to get a Delta force and they aren't that expensive anymore .. but I think your cross is so much prettier than the delta!!!

[@anawithplants]

I did not know the delta force is readily available in the EU. good to know! and thank you! it's not traditionally pretty like the delta force, but I think it still looks really cool 😊

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’ve seen the pandurata. I saw one that I looked it it. Not sure what variety.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I had the wonderphil but it died. It was a one leaf cutting. I think I let it get too dry. I’ll get another one.

[@KayBX]

The Carla is definitely one of mine. I would like to get this but maybe next year because I live in Australia and they’re not even really here yet that I’ve noticed.

[@anawithplants]

greetings to Australia! my understanding is Australia tends to get things a bit later due to the stricter import laws, but you guys have some beautiful plants we can't get here in the states too. 💚

[@hjkhkjgjhk5710]

Love❤

[@anawithplants]

💜💜

[@lisaanglim9588]

Unhinged is a good word. Lol. 😂

[@anawithplants]

😂😂

[@laurieramkeesoon]

Hi 👋🏽 What’s a buzz plant? Beautiful plants 🪴 🌱 ❤

[@anawithplants]

thank you! a plant bought from this seller: www.buzplants.com/

[@kyrad6543]

At one time in 2024, I thought my hoya wishlist was complete. Silly me! It's a moving target. I see ones I've never heard of and then bam, they get added to the wishlist which really should be called a "shopping" list. Where did you get the acrylic ladder trellis that your elephant is on? I like your "faux force". That's what I shall call it!

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@kyrad6543 I’m going to borrow the phrase “shopping list”in replacement of with list. That’s how mine is too. And I keep my wish list, oops shopping list, open when watching a Hoya video.

[@anawithplants]

the ladder trellis is from a seller on a FB group, US hoya market: facebook.com/groups/820584585297203 her name is Bashma Adusumilli (asked her permission to share her name). she does great and affordable trellises! faux force is spot on 😂

[@lisaanglim9588]

@ Thank you so much Ana

[@kyrad6543]

@@anawithplants thank you! I don't have FB but maybe I can get someone to look for me and relay an order.

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

@@lisaanglim9588😂😂😂

[@lisaanglim9588]

My green form monstera just gave me my first secondary fenestrations.

[@anawithplants]

yayy that's so exciting! 😊

[@lisaanglim9588]

I did miss the name of the little tiny leaved hoya. Can you write it down for me.

[@anawithplants]

I believe it was the hoya serpens silver!

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@anawithplants thank you. ☺️

[@lisaanglim9588]

It looks like your blackiae is doing well.

[@lisaanglim9588]

👀

[@lisaanglim9588]

Use stakes instead of moss poles.

[@lisaanglim9588]

Beautiful Wilbur graves. I just saw one that piqued my interest

[@lisaanglim9588]

I think this camera is fine.

[@lisaanglim9588]

Just noticed that I stopped watching this video and didn’t pick it up.

[@lisaanglim9588]

That dying leaf looks fungal with those big spots. That’s not normal yellowing.

[@anawithplants]

luckily I cut that leaf off after filming, phew lol

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@anawithplants yeah!

[@shannoncarr7338]

wis i could stop rotting plants..

[@anawithplants]

you and me both lol

[@wootlesswocks]

My coriacea silver rooted and then died RIP it was expensive

[@anawithplants]

it always sucks when any plant (but esp expensive plants) kick the bucket 🥲

[@lisaanglim9588]

How come if you have the exact cross that made the delta force, you can’t call it a delta force? I don’t get that

[@anawithplants]

because the delta force is the name of a specific plant from a batch of clarinervium x pedatoradiatum seedlings. so it can be shared via clones (cuttings) or tissue culture. due to the high variation in anthurium seedlings, it's difficult to reproduce a plant that looks exactly like the delta force.

[@lisaanglim9588]

Who are you sneakily hiding the newly bought plants from?

[@anawithplants]

no one in particular, just bought some anthurium in Nov I never showed the channel 😉

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@anawithplants lol. I thought you were hiding them from yourself.

[@Wubblyt]

Glad that you are still happy with your plants. I feel that “more intentional plant purchases” may be the thing of 2025 (hearing many people about this). Personally will still be working on downsizing slowly and only buying something very very special on a very very rare occasion, last year this went well, so I think this year should have similar results 😊 Theres plenty to enjoy in what we already have! 🌱🪴🌸

[@anawithplants]

love your comment! 💚 there's so much joy in growing what we already have. so funny how plant purchases have really shifted the focus of enjoyment in this hobby. glad more people are snapping out of it too. have a happy new year! 😊

[@Wubblyt]

@ Now lets see if it lasts… this “trend” of “being more intentional” with houseplants 🪴 Wishing you well 😊