it's time to downsize my plant collection 🗑️🪴♻️ let's decide who stays!

[@kathyjenkins4067]

I just donated alot of my plant to my library. They have a table always set up for plants for people to take. I feel good about giving plants away for others to enjoy!❤ Sharing is caring!❤

[@kkmeilicke]

Love this idea!

[@MikeyDonna]

My reason for having house plants is for the aesthetics. They are part of my decor and make my tiny home warm and cozy. I’m not into having lots of propagations or small plants with only two or three leaves or rehabbing or cabinets. I like the old stand-byes that are low care but beautiful. I understand being into props or plants crowed together. But not my thing. The nice thing about the hobby is that there are so many ways of enjoying plants that there is something for everyone. Love your channel. Donna

[@hypatiakumbera789]

I have never gotten rid of plant and then regretted it! I have killed a couple that I ended up repurchasing, but usually when I give it away/sell it it's such a relief. They are pretty plants, but maybe they deserve a home where they do spark joy ;) Usually if you are thinking about getting rid of something, it's for a good reason.

[@Nikj56]

I agree with you 100 percent on if a plant doesn’t bring you joy get rid of it! I’ve had plants that I have just composted😭

[@wildfern]

Yesss 💯

[@aprilburgin8505]

Fern! This the first “purge” type video I’ve seen that actually helps me apply a logical method for evaluating my plants in a way that I can wrap my brain around! Thank you! Tonight, I will be beginning my downsizing journey! Cheers!

[@rayneboone9696]

I do find it curious how the plant i searched for relentlessly, bought for a healthy price at the height of the plant craze and was so over the moon when i got it, now is one i just have no interest in. I hang on to it because i keep waiting for my feelings to change. I keep putting off making a decision. Kudos to you for taking the decision on your plants.

[@wildfern]

Yeah it's tough when that spark is lost :( it happens though

[@jpgypsyxo]

For the mini pixi, you could totally take a good bit of cuttings from that plant, there is so much beautiful growth, just sanitize and treat and give new soil and I bet the pests go away. I feel like the soil could be the mealy culprit. AND you’ll still have a nice size plant to start over with! ❤

[@hwilson8572]

Fern that variegated vanilla orchid needs a transparent trellis. You had a really cute heart one a few videos back that would really show off that plant. ( Imo😂) And I went on a plant purge the last week ; any doubles, same with my 4ft plus plant trellis, ( 3 of them) chop chop, I am sure 30 plants have went to the compost. Whew it feels great !

[@GreenWitch1]

It needs to be potted in a chunky mix. I view moss as more a medium for propagations. I think it would prefer being in a proper mix and really take off. It’s a beautiful plant!

[@ciarrasmith1715]

You’re always so inventive with your video ideas ❤

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

💯 🎯 Yes!

[@MatthewBurian]

Love this video idea cause we get to see plants you don’t show as much

[@MatthewBurian]

Also feel like you should get rid of the marble epi and try to put your albo on a pole

[@boopeepope56-ey5gz]

Wildfern this video was perfect. This pass weekend i threw out anthurium, philodendron I didn't care. If it was runts that hadn't grown, leaves just kept crisping i let them go. I have about 70 that I really want to continue to see them thrive. I didn't want to go into winter stressed. I feel better

[@Alicewatcheseverything]

I like the Hoya sigillatis, like you said I think she just needs to be filled out more.

[@GreenWitch1]

It’s kinda sad looking. I personally wouldn’t hang on to it. Especially when you have over 200 plants. You want them all to shine, not just exist.

[@cruelsister1]

I have a Hoya linearis that I battled mealy bugs on. One day I cut it all off at the soil line and stuck all the cuttings in a glass 9 x 13 baking dish with a solution of fish emulsion and left it there for a few days. The solution was more concentrated than regular fertilizer. That was 2 years ago and my plant is still pest free. I think that would work great for your Hoya mini pixie. It's worth a try.

[@greenandsheen]

This is such a unique and fun way to decide on which plants gotta go! 🥹 you go girl! 🫶🏽

[@veronikgiroux5870]

Wow! Such a unique and fun video! Should be a yearly thing ❤ loved the scoring idea with the sounds with it! Greaaatt job on the editing🎉 loved this video, the process of thinking the whys of getting rid of a plant 🎉 congrats on the vision of this video! LOVED IT ❤

[@Shannon-c3e]

This was very creative and I really enjoyed it! Love your videos. 🌿🌱🌴

[@Annie-lr3kj]

This video was so fun! Love the creativity 💞

[@newt52864]

I like the point system but like you said "bringing you joy " trumps the rest 😜

[@wildfern]

yesss haha!

[@RistrettoReader]

My obovata is my heart plant! Mine is a slow grower but it’s easy to care for me - ive never gotten pests on it, it thrives off neglect, and it’s stunning on a circle trellis. I loveeeee your heart trellis. I can’t wait to see it bloom one day.

[@1101naomi]

I remember thinking blah for my paradoxa. But once I repotted into a hanging basket I started loving it. It’s now a part of my window ‘curtain’ collection next to my other trailing rhipsalis

[@donnatrigg]

I love the fairy castle cactus but I just threw mine away and it felt so good. The mealies girl. I BLEACHED THE PLANT and they lived. I had nothing left to try.

[@roots_and_ruin]

Bleached it?! Thats hilarious 😂 I sprayed one of mine down with perfume because i couldn't find my alcohol spray 😂

[@lisabarnes5340]

​​@@roots_and_ruin😂😂😂 Did it work??

[@diannklotzbier7447]

Me, too!🤣

[@Wubblyt]

Asking yourself questions is so important in the process of finding new homes for things/plants! I like how you added a point system to it, so fun! I ask myself many questions of which some are similar to yours and it helps so much in deciding. Theres one additional question that I would add, Ill phrase it in 3 different ways: ) Would I be sad if I didn’t have this? ) Would I buy this (again) now if I didn’t have it? ) Would I be “jealous” if I saw it in someone else’s collection? It helped so much in deciding to rehome some plants that most people call their “staple plants” and so far I am not missing any of them 😊

[@jetterasmussen6577]

12:47 Noooo, it’s stunning. In my collection, the Marble Queen, and especially the Albo would go waaay before this. To bad I don’t live close to you. And think of it this way: if it doesn’t grow so fast, it doesn’t take up as much space 😉😊

[@valeriemckitrick3232]

i've been where you are; i had over 300 plants. it got to the point where none were really bringing me joy bc i couldn't keep up with their care needs. all that to say, i now have around 50 plants. once i culled the collection, i never looked back. if you downsize, after a couple of weeks you won't even miss them, esp since you're getting rid of so few.

[@itscarolinemary]

the lighting 🌞 so pretty!

[@wildfern]

A rare sunny day 🌞😊

[@hayleyrobinson6612]

Now going to go through my plants and use this rating! BRB need to keep only the ones that bring me joy!

[@StormNothing]

1 minute ago is wild😂 I can’t wait to see who stays and who goes

[@wildfern]

Thanks for watching 🫶🫶

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

Just in time for me to watch before bed 🥰 Thanks for another great video! Happy Monday Fern 😊

[@wildfern]

Happy Monday 🤗🤗

[@MichelleDiget]

I have been feeling anxious lately and I realized that maybe I have too many plants, that just doesn’t bring me joy - so thank you for this! Also, my plant supplies, pots, soils and other mediums also stresses me out. I am so blessed that I have my own plant/hobby room where I Keep some of it, but I also Keep pots and supplies like 3 other places around in my Home because I feel the need to Keep it all 😅🙈I would love a video where you could show how you keep your plant supplies, or if you already have one then maybe a link for it 💟

[@edivaniald]

Great ask! I would also love to see this 🙌🏽

[@jessicarose1651]

She does have a video on reorganizing her plant cart from earlier this year. Sure you can find it by typing it into KZbin search!!!

[@MichelleDiget]

@@jessicarose1651thank you, I will check it out 💟

[@chicago4961]

Heyy Fern!! im very early! I love your videos and I’m glad to see that you are doing well on prioritizing your plants!!☘️💚

[@wildfern]

Awe thank you sooo much! 💖🌿

[@jetterasmussen6577]

32:53 I literally just received that one today. I’ve been on the hunt for it for a long time, so I couldn’t wait to unbox it, when I got home from work 👏🏻😊 I like the regular Sigillatis too. The foliage is so beautiful 😍

[@TriangleAddition]

Hi Fern! I have been watching your videos for about a year now without commenting, but I Loved this video! I would like to see more of these ranking videos. Really enjoyed the cozy talking and fun ranking system. 10/10

[@etownem9]

I love this point system! I might give Joy 2 points when I do this for my plants...

[@hana277]

I really like this method for deciding on downsizing. And you reminded me that I can always take a cutting! 😃🙏🏾

[@PureAussiegirl]

Lol loved the way you did this. It was so funny , entertaining and relatable 😂😂❤

[@pudik2008]

That was a really thought provoking video. Those are the questions I should ask myself when I have a plant that brings me stress. Thank you Fern.💚💚💚🪴🌿

[@PiritaLatja]

That was fun and honestly refreshing! I think many struggle with the same needs to get rid of some plants but having a hard time letting any go. I think this video was helpful! Yay 😊

[@Blinki_plants]

Not me looking at my melano-crisis knowing well it just scored 6 ❌ straight lolol

[@GreenWitch1]

You must watch Richards videos. He’s so funny. He has definitely turned me off that plant. No divas in my collection.

[@lisabarnes5340]

​@GreenWitch1 Richard who? Always looking for another planty KZbinr to keep me company. 😉

[@anaiyasgarden]

@@lisabarnes5340must be talking about Sheffield made plants.

[@anaiyasgarden]

@@lisabarnes5340 This might show up like, 3 times because it keeps glitching on me, but they are talking about Sheffield Made Plants.

[@GreenWitch1]

@ His channel is Sheffield Made Plants. He calls his a melanocrisis too 😂

[@kateliddlebroberg239]

Get rid of them all!!! Haha obviously do whatever is right for you. But I always feel so relieved after a serious downsize. And your collection is waaay bigger than mine.

[@brittanyb1rd]

I love purging videos, i wish people made more of them so i highly appreciate this! i like your point system too. Theyre all questions you really gotta be honest with yourself about so it makes it hard to keep one you really shouldnt. I also try to ask myself these questions when im buying a plant too and its helped me sooooo much.

[@justingrisham1436]

Thank you for such a great idea for organizing the downsizing! Awesome vid 😊

[@kelsey9384]

I 💚 these later day videos! Great video and beautiful as always!

[@wildfern]

Ahh thank you 🤗

[@SoMuchPaprika]

I love this new style of video! I'm behind anyone that wants to get rid of a plant regardless of a reason. However, sometimes we have to ask ourselves why it doesn't bring us joy. Is it because it needs a pretty pot? Would it be nicer if I take cuttings and was fuller? Would it look better on/off a trellis? Does it just need a good trim? Then again, it's up to anyone how much effort they want to do to keep the plant :)

[@maryperry5910]

Great points to consider!

[@lisabarnes5340]

All good things to consider. As superficial as it sounds, I have found changing a pot can make a difference.

[@SoMuchPaprika]

@@lisabarnes5340 absolutely! It takes it from a plant to a piece of art

[@emmaanderson639]

I loved this video and would love to see more like it. Also my vote is to keep the vanilla orchid and hoya pixie as those were the 2 you seemed most excited about. And declutter the rest :)

[@MademoiselleBleme]

Love the video! This is such a good inspiration since I've gotten overwhelmed by my collection and always procrastinate watering day, so I should defintely downsize!

[@wazdoggin]

Ugggh you’re so pretty. Best planty content ❤

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

What a fun video idea!! Love it 😍💖👏

[@wildfern]

Thank you Natasha 🫶💘 it’s always refreshing to do something different 😃

[@valkatzenberg]

Love this video and any declutter video where you walk through the questions to make a decision. Please do more of these if/as you downsize!

[@sabrinamill720]

My two cents on Hoya Obovarta. I have the plain green and the splash. These are my “wild” hoya. They both are in hanging baskets outside my laundry and they have climbed their way through the roof. They both have like 30 blooms and last ages. My advice would be if you have the space (and weather I live is Australia) kick it in that space and let it go wild. Love you and your content 🌱 🤍

[@bmcdonough]

If I had a vanilla orchid I think I’d find a big peice of driftwood or a an aged branch/ log that can pass as driftwood. Something long enough that you can wrap her all the way around it. I like using driftwood instead of planks or moss poles for climbing plants that I really want to showcase in my home, because you can get it to look good from multiple angles instead of just one like with a plank or pole that your trying to cover.

[@beverlysullivan1427]

Fern, you bring me so much joy. I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your channel. I can't believe how many Videos you have made recently. I grab my phone every morning to see if there is a new video. Thanks so much for all your great videos. 😊😊😊😊😅

[@jessicarose1651]

Hey Fern! If you remember Caitlyn from PlantedinParadise (? I think that’s what her channel was called) she very long ago taught me to submerge plants with pests. Maybe for your Hoya pixie, you can do this method as a last ditch instead of only taking cuttings. Basically, you would rid it of all of its soil, make a bucket of lukewarm water with a capful of neem ( or isopropyl alcohol) and two capfuls of Castille soap properly mixed together; and let it sit in the bucket submerged ( usually use a plate or something) for twenty minutes. Then rinse and viola! Pest free! Essentially the act suffocates and kills any pests (or eggs). Obviously you may set the plant back because it will have to reestablish in new substrate but it’s really worth trying. I do this for all of my new acquisitions (minus anthurium). It really makes a big difference 💚 let me know if you decide to try it, and bless you for your point system! That’s brilliant ✨

[@lindacambria5413]

Great choice of questions! But it doesn’t look like you want to get rid of any of them!

[@P_flrn]

My hoya heart is crying. I love all of them, my Hoya Rangsan has very big leaves, almost as big as my hand. I love it so much!! The Hoyca mini pixie is sooo cute!

[@aubreehaislip7218]

I love this concept and your whole evaluation system! It was also nice to see a downsizing video versus a plant haul since we see that a lot on the internet in general! 💚

[@carlyamberson]

Put the Sigillatis on a trellis! Once I did that with mine it took off and started blooming as well 🌸🪴

[@rubywhelan6392]

I’ve been watching Fern videos all day! I cleaned my whole house while watching your vlogs on your other channel, and then sat down and had dinner in front of this one. Thank you! 🫶🌱

[@Callumn_mines]

Perhaps put both a Epi pinnatum marble and albo vine on one mosspole together, then you can still keep them both with half the work😂 Epi pin marble is definitely a very slow grower in my experience aswell, but once you start getting more fenestrations it's sooo worth it!

[@dianesheehan8225]

As someone with both, the Albo grows so much faster, so you won’t have them extend and the albo will be ready for a chop and extend 3 pole and the marble will be on the first pole still. I’m stunned how much faster the albo grows, and the leaves are so long and mature.

[@GreenWitch1]

It is very pretty. Id be hard pressed to let it go.

[@lisabarnes5340]

​@@GreenWitch1Me too. So beautiful!

[@halynnbass9759]

First of all, anything with a mealy, i'm taking a cutting and trashing the rest. No questions asked lol 2nd I love your epipremnum marbel and think you should keep it!

[@lauriel1826]

The format of this video was fun. :)

[@jasonrueschman1590]

Yo what's up Fern it's Jason I hope you're having an amazing Friday I just bought three new spider plants and I have them hanging in my living room I love them so much

[@Jes_bub]

I love the rubric format and sound effects!! fun video!😄

[@beantreenify]

May I have some cuttings from your Scindapsus silver cloud? I love it.

[@kaylastahlbaum7265]

LOVE this point system! Such a great idea 🌿💚

[@diannklotzbier7447]

This is a great video. Just what I needed!

[@badplantsofkim]

I’m thinking about doing the big chop on some of my plants just because they are not bringing anything to the house, not growing, etc… you just gave me the strength to do it 😂🌱

[@michellecastro2475]

I love your vanilla orchid. It's so pretty.

[@haleymartin4435]

I got an epipremnum pinnatum marble at the beginning of this summer. She was about 8 inches tall at the time and has recently outgrown her moss pole (so almost tripled in size). The only thing I do beyond normal care is that I have a grow light sitting directly in front of her.

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

I love this so much! I struggle getting rid of plants! I have 300+ and definitely could lose a few.... but when I go to sell/ toss some of them in like "but will I miss it? " But of all the plants I've gotten rid of, there are only 1 or 2 I actually miss. Keep up the excellent work, Fern! You are a planty icon 💚🌱 and a fingernail Queen! Love ya! 👸💅 ✨️

[@__lynzee41141]

For the ones you are keeping, it might be time to cut many of the bigger plants back to a smaller size for a refresh? I did this with almost all mine and it simplified my space a lot ❤

[@snoywntr2]

I put my vanilla in the bottom of my milsbo tall with the intention of letting it grow in there forever and get big growing up the sides. I’m considering making the cabinet into a vivarium/terrarium of sorts so that it will permanently house plants like that in a mini enclosure hoping it will get big and bloom some day

[@ralphdii5272]

No don't do it, I enjoy your videos so much keep 'em all!!!. I'm an Orchid guy but you got me into Philodendroms.

[@rosewagner4018]

Love this and all your videos! Vlogs too! Keep them coming! 🧡🌱🧡

[@AS-bm5ey]

Great questions, not only when getting rid of plants but even more important when getting new ones. Only get one when all questions got ✅

[@wildfern]

So true! 💯

[@Stankoniabegonia]

Love the gamification and sound effects

[@tumblina7876]

Keep the marble pinnatum! I watch you just to See how it’s progressing compared to mine! 🤣 go drastic with the Hoya.. dunk her… soak her in a pesticide and remove her soil and repot.

[@kspence5300]

This was so well done!

[@madisonmunro7299]

I think cuttings of the mini pixie would be smart!!! Would help with treatment of the mealies

[@ThePattiable]

This is a fun idea, great vid!

[@pia9067]

It’s a nice video idea and maybe this way you can find people who would take the plants that you decide to rehome

[@PlantyNyssa]

hey fern! I have always loved how real you are in your plant journey. have you considered using a systemic for your mealy-prone plants? I recently started using one, which has helped so much, especially with my mature hoyas!

[@maxchristiansen9750]

Idk if you're in to mixed poles or pots at all but thats sometimes a way i can keep a couple species without having multiple pots or poles. Just a thought. Not every plant looks good with other plants of course but sometimes can look good🤙🏼

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

That's a good system. I was influenced to get a pilea peppermiodes and a zz in 2019 and totally hated them. I unalived the pretty quick but the poor pilea has had an abused life. Sometimes it thrived, but now is almost done. I should have put them in front of my grocery store with a free sign. I've got to learn how to weed out the ones I don't want. Plus I hate my 3 monsteras!!

[@alexandraprytkova387]

I think that the sparking joy thing is the most important, my Muchas went up for sale the second I realized I just didn't feel anything positive about it. It also sold in like 12h, so I think that's a good option for downsizing, if you are not getting rid of a plant due to pests.

[@vallerymartin2474]

I have several my collection of 175 that just don’t seem to size up but being stubborn I haven’t re-homed them yet. I think if I keep pushing on I’ll find the secret to making it grow to its perfect size one day. lol love the video ❤

[@mariogomez9956]

Great Video Thanks for sharing! Love Plants. Gracias

[@wildfern]

Thanks for watching!

[@MissOcean92]

Love the idea! I have made an inventory of my plants and ranked them with one to three points in the categorys Look (or potential), joy (including growth ans pest resiliance) and desire to rebuy incase of loss. And for fun 1 bonus point if i really love it. So i got 10 points in total. Plans with less than 7 Points have to go.😅

[@torquess454]

Your hair is so stinkin cute, every scindapsus I’ve had, including my newest, the leaves curl, what is that? Certainly not under watering in my care, maybe overwatering? Makes me not want them anymore, I pick up what I think I’ll love and find out different things about it that dull it’s “shine” ✨ after a while, which is good, cause I can’t fit THEM ALL in my space.

[@maribootz2534]

Quite an interesting and thought provoking video. Thank you!

[@lindaedwards4632]

Thanks for the fun video 👍 Interesting rating criteria 😀🇨🇦

[@saramarie9455]

1:09 🫶🏼hahaha samesies girlie!!!

[@mercyolivencia-berrios2549]

I feel the same way if a plant is not giving me joy or it’s too bothersome and it’s just idle not doing it for me. I would just pass it on if someone wants it that I know of if not just discard really enjoyed your video. you’re always amazing. Appreciate your knowledge on every video 🤗🤗🤗😘

[@amiekyte44]

I just went through a big downsize as well. I was becoming stressed by the cluttered feel. I gifted soooo many and sold a few.

[@jimmyjo1375]

If you like whimsical, check out the croton fireworks. I just got one and love it. Super unique.

[@riwolfe574]

Perhaps put the vanilla orchid on a nice trellis? It is gorgeous ❤

[@GreenWitch1]

I was just at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this week & they have them wrapped around large poles. Not a particularly attractive plant, but there’s aren’t variegated. Fern’s is beautiful!

[@perkyplants]

Love that you called yourself out on the sigilatis 😂 I was thinking Fern, girl, you literally said! And you called it 😂 👏 fantastic take on a downsizing video, loved it!

[@ashleyherndon1915]

Some of these are so beautiful, what do you plan to do with the ones you decide didn't make the cut. ? Do you utilize plant swaps?

[@Mya8D]

I love your vids Fern! I will take any and all rejects! Lol

[@Allieppr]

Loved the video; wish I could get in your compost 😅 I think some of the potential cast outs could spark joy in me for awhile😉

[@tinyfarminthemaking6127]

I feel like the vanilla orchid belongs in a black pot, trellised on a black skeleton 🤷🏼‍♀️ It would pop