Plants I Dislike & WHY | Worst Houseplants IMO

[@HarliG]

What plants do you not like & why?! **okay! I get it, having photos of the plants I’m talking about is what the people want. I just don’t have photos of plants that I don’t own 😅 I normally add footage of the plants I’m talking about, but in this case it didn’t make sense since I only had like 2 of the ones I talked about. I’ll be sure to include photos of the plants going forward where I’m able to tho!

[@hannawilkes]

I have a love/hate relationship with my adansonii.. sometimes it grows super well and sometimes it just looks beat up..like a lot

[@azatolirotokha1977]

Calathea family ..😂 so overdramatic!!!! I can't ...I just can't .🙄 they just die on me...😅

[@cyndilebel1676]

Ivy .🤬

[@rachelgerlach5316]

I completely agree about the philodendron lickity split! It’s a beautiful plant that I once really loved, but after my plant got thrips for the second time I put it outside and have never looked back. So sad, but like you said it’s not worth compromising the rest of my collection for that one plant. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@plantsandcarrots5233]

On the frydek, I've found that if I put my terracotta plant on a saucer full of rocks and then put liquidirt on the rocks (so it can feed itself), it stopped the suicide leaf thing. I had no idea a frydek was that thirsty. She's up there with my zebra and china doll. 😁❤️

[@naneop2553]

Adding photos of the plants would have made the video better. I often don't know the names of the plants but recognise them when I see them.😄

[@earisu]

She even said she was adding a photo and didn't.... I Lover Harli but the editing of this video seems a bit choppy and rushed

[@jessicagolden3242]

@@horace6851 maybe you could also not be lazy and do a simple google search of the plants? I have captions on so I can tell what the names are. Or is that too difficult for you? 🥺

[@amymorrison1780]

Second this.

[@naneop2553]

@@jessicagolden3242 It really is too much trouble to Google every plant in the video. Especially when the video is more for entertainment than actual information.😅

[@jessicagolden3242]

@@naneop2553 perfect, then let’s all just keep complaining about it then. Seems super constructive 👍

[@pirhan]

Your monstera in the background quietly listening in on all the gossip. 😆

[@HarliG]

It’s egging me on!! Like “yeah!’ Don’t forget about Ferns & their BS!”

[@pirhan]

@@HarliG 😂 Monsteras are such characters. Loved the video and a Venus fly trap (though they have dormancy too) might be a good compromise to the pitcher plant.

[@steph6337]

Here's me washing dishes, listening, agreeing with all the ones you mentioned... Then you come to pitcher plants... I had to pause it because I was laughing so hard when you said they're a bit "phallic" because when I look up from the sink my *ENTIRE kitchen window* is covered in pitchers!! I have 4 glass globes on the sill full of spaghnum moss and growing out of each are random varieties of pitcher plants. The vines cover the entire window. There's probably 40 pitchers staring at me in varying shades of red and green and spotted. I never thought phallic. Now I can't unsee it!! 🤣🤣😂😂 I called my husband and now he's hysterical too! He said, I knew you liked them for some reason! 😆 They're actually my absolute favorite plants - so easy! I feed them meal worms that I raise and sometimes a random bug or two that I find on the porch. Once you get some of them you'll look past the weiner look and see the coolness. 😎

[@Stoneylfm]

I had to look up phallic (lol!) but I do love the look of a pitcher plant. Also find most people find that the most interesting plant in my collection! Also my string of pearls, people love that one too! Careful not to overwater it!

[@sherryporsch9349]

Too funny, 😂🤣😂 Maybe some advice? My plant has grown huge but no new pitchers ? It’s in a west window, an I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. 😀

[@steph6337]

@@sherryporsch9349 I'm not an expert for sure. I'm in central Florida and the window is a south east facing window. All of mine are varieties of nepenthes. I've found using a clear vessel (fish bowl, globe type vase, etc) helps to monitor moisture levels. From what I've read pitcher plants grow in bogs (super wet marshy lands) so experimentally I planted mine completely in sphagnum moss, somewhat firmly packed in there. Be so careful with the roots as most are hair like and black. I watch the moss and water to keep it saturated (dark). The water pools at the bottom 1/2" or so usually. I never use fertilizer. I give each pitcher a half mealworm to a whole, depending how big the pitcher is about once a week or every 10 days. I don't add bugs if the pitcher looks "full" (you'll see like dark water and bug bits in there. If the water is fairly clear it's in need of a bug or two.) I never fill the pods with water, they keep the amount of water they want in there on their own. The exception is once every 6 to 8 months or so I take the whole vine into the shower and rinse the leaves and some water gets in pitchers, some spills, it's kinda messy. In general I wait until the majority of the pitchers are shrively. It does seem to go through a dormant stage but I have yet to determine what time of year that is because it feels continuous in a way too (sorry if that's confusing). I cut off pitchers and leaves only when they are *completely* shriveled and brown. (I'd like to believe the plant uses it up for nutrition.) I hope this was helpful. 🌱💚

[@realmomlife54]

What was the plant Ryan wants I didn’t get that part not to be a creep but I want to know lol

[@cindyvan635]

@@sherryporsch9349 they need sun, mine is on my patio gets afternoon west facing Sun, just grew 2 new pitchers. I have them in Spaghnum and a little bark , and pumice mixed in . Water only with distilled water. 🌱❤🤗🌱

[@dragonsroots]

I love the “hope you find this video to be something you tolerate to watch while doing dishes or something” 😂

[@RuHPiber]

I feel so represented seeing the fiddle leaf plant at the top of this list! To me they look like huge cabbage plants, but very expensive. haha About the string of hearts, in the region where I was born (interior of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil), this plant is called "coração de mãe" - mother's heart, and an interesting fact is that my plant is a daughter of the plant in my mother's garden, who in turn took the seedling from my grandmother's garden. I find this fact fun and cute. (I apologize if i'm writing something confusing, I'm using google translator)

[@julieannelovesbooks]

That’s such a cute story! Thanks for sharing that ❤️

[@neonice]

Maybe when they're small but mine looks like a shiny tree, it's five years old! ٩( ᐛ )و

[@_daniela_s]

"my least favourite pest".... I hope you do a 'My top 5 favourite plant pests' video on April 1st 😂

[@franniecamden]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

I wish you had shown pictures of the individual plants as you shared your opinions of them

[@kellyjo6354]

Came here to give this constructive criticism as well, a lot of the plants Harli named, I knew but there were a few, I just didn’t know what they looked like.

[@lisir.2628]

Totally agreeing with this!

[@caragagan1353]

Pretty sure we all know what they look like …………………

[@kirstieelizabeth23]

Can’t you google them?

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

@@caragagan1353 I probably could put two and two together once I saw the pictures. I did know some of them and I even have some of them but I didn't know them all.

[@funnylittlecactus4672]

I have definitely found as I go through my plant journey that there are plants that I prefer over others. I find that I really enjoy fast growing vining plants. It's just very rewarding to see those new leaves sprout out all the time. It's like confirmation that I'm doing something right lol. I used to really dislike the golden pothos, but now it's one of my favorites. I also really enjoy the vining philadendrons. I'm trying to collect as many different pothos as I can because I seem to love them all. I went crazy at the beginning of summer buying different large plants, the fiddle leaf fig included, but I'm not loving them. I'm trying to find homes for them and I'm pretty sure I killed the fiddle leaf he's only got one leaf left 🤷.

[@GEOMETRICINK]

Do you have an Albo or Three Kings Syngonium? If you like fast growing and vining they are awesome plants to watch grow. It’s so much fun to see what the variegation will look like on the new leaves. My Albo Syngonium just unfurled a half moon leaf. I find myself really enjoying these two specific plants and they are FINALLY coming down in price 😁

[@funnylittlecactus4672]

@@GEOMETRICINK No I don't, but that definitely sounds like something I'd be interested in. I will check them out, thank you so much for the recommendation!

[@yukiaditya7352]

@@GEOMETRICINK they are gorgeous indeed. How much are they there now ? Here in Indonesia both in juvenile form are about 3 USD each….

[@GEOMETRICINK]

yuki aditya ...That’s amazing. Here in the US they are about 40-50 for a small plant. And that’s much lower than before!

[@ginasciortino]

I like the fast growing vining plants too and for the same reason … they make me feel like I’m doing something right! 😂

[@caitybugg247]

I think this video could have benefitted from pictures on screen as you are talking about them. We don’t all know the scientific name. And/or maybe the typed out plant name so we can look them up

[@Holaaa581]

I have a 2 year old Sword fern and trust me it had a phase that it burned and nearly died. What I did was put it on a window sill that the sun was not facing at all (or in a room far far away from a window but still getting natural light) also I made a mistake to over water it so make sure you just water it once a week on monday and keeping that schedule so the plant remembers. This really helped and now its healthy and growing! Btw I also believe they love rooms with smoke cause my grandmother who smokes alot has one and it's a GIANT.

[@sunshine2942]

Oh my gosh! The pitcher plant! As I was watching this my partner came into the room to proudly show off how "big and proud" his newest pitcher is. I'm dying right now!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@asianguyinmd]

I LOVE dracaena plants! My favorites are Lemon Lime, White Jewel, and Limelight. Trying to collect more of them. Maybe someday I'll open a Dracaena World plant shop with the largest Dracaena collection.

[@plantsim]

or open it with a small collection! dracaenas for everyone!

[@sarahdowson7838]

I have killed a number of ferns over the years, especially maidenhair ferns. I bought a new on a few months ago and put it into a self watering pot. It loves it and has grown so many new fronds. I also have a couple of other ferns in SW pots ,with a fast draining potting mix, too and Calatheas. They all love it and are growing like crazy.

[@jolleeperrier5899]

It would be nice to see photos of them when you talk about each new plant... that would’ve helped a lot especially for people who don’t know every plant your talking about :) :(

[@HarliG]

I usually include photos, but when I don’t have the plant in my collection I can’t

[@annablack4599]

Insert pictures in the corner?

[@Jess_Bishop]

Yes, agree! I had to Google the names as she was speaking!

[@aniapieronkiewicz6333]

also it would be nice to put some name tags of plant you are talking about (mostly you do) because not all your viewers are form USA, and english is our second language. to know about which plant are you talking, it's easier to see its name :) greetings from Poland and Birkin is really overrated

[@jolleeperrier5899]

Or even name tags would be super helpful! :)

[@ElyRyger]

I would love if you put a picture of every plant you dislike

[@macylouwho1187]

That’s what I was thinking, this needed pics

[@HeartShapedLeaves]

PROFOUNDLY OFFENDED MAAM!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️ This was a fun video!💪✨🌈

[@paulinaolejnik3266]

Maybe try next time to add some pictures of plants about which you are talking. Sometimes I was forgetting how some of them look, so I needed to check in google and it made me distract to some other stuff 😅🙈♥️

[@mechellelustre5480]

I love my pitcher plant! It’s amazing how much it actually catches on its own. Thirsty little bugger (I water every 3 days) and it needs some maintenance. Spraying really helps with them developing pitchers. It grows so quick, I love it

[@estherpettersen4957]

Good video! I think it would be helpful if you added pics of the plant you're talking about cuz I'm bad with remembering names lol

[@myfirstnovel]

No mean intended, I enjoy your videos, I wish we could see the plants rl or pix at the same time ;)

[@moiraslater8526]

Found my fiddle leaf fig thrown out in someone's dumped waste. Took off all the dead bits, planted it in standard potting mix with a bit of vermiculite and stuck it in the corner of my patio. It's an incredible beauty now, cost me nothing and needs no care except occasional water

[@LaurenRebaM]

Ivy always die, triostar dried out and I gave it away, and cacti/succulents hate it where I live - not enough sun I think. Honestly the best plants I think are pothos.

[@hedy_7084]

About 4 years ago, started my journey with Dracaena’s. I’ve dabbled with many different plants along my journey. In February, my husbands grandmother passed away. She had a pothos hanging from her kitchen ceiling. We took it home. It was in bad shape. I got it looking pretty good and fuller. I’ve now propagated it a few times, and have 4-5 plants just from hers. I now find myself buying every pothos variety I come across. I’m totally in love!

[@OpheliaBorders]

totally with you on pitcher plants…some plants just make me wanna crawl out of my skin?? like for no reason they just make me uncomfortable?? same with orchid flowers, like i love orchid foliage but the flowers make me so uncomfortable

[@emilyc4429]

“I hope you find this video to be something you can tolerate while you wash dishes or something” Me: about to start washing dishes and definitely enjoying the video 😳👀

[@areddinosaur]

For the string of plants, I just really dislike how droopy they always look because they just hang there without supporting themselves. Unlike a pothos where the leaves are still perky and look healthy and beautiful lol

[@LkRn09]

I feel the same way!

[@Randaakarim]

I also don't like them because they remind me of hair when it's wet and hangs heavy haha. but yeah the string of hearts is definitely the exception

[@Lisa85]

I love the concept of this video! I dove headfirst in to plant keeping in 2018.and bought all the popular plants - now 3+ year into my hobby I've le a red how to be more discerning with what I like and why. 😀

[@Jess_Bishop]

Your sense of humor gets me every time! I laugh of the most silly things you say and do 😂

[@heyitskristie]

I feel like I struggle with thrips on monstera varieties the most. While my lickety split that I've had for a couple years didn't have thrips, I have had an adansonii (wide form) with thrips and a monstera borsigiana with thrips that I got rid of after treating both soooo many times.

[@chortlesandcheerios1463]

I'm also struggling with thrips on my wide form adansonii (had to chuck it!!) and my mostera b.!!! I agree with her my lickety split has already had them twice!

[@cathanina1]

My adansonii also has been battling thrips for weeks now and I can't get rid of them :( also the older leaves are turning yellow one after one and I don't know what is wrong :(

[@kyletullyowns]

My african violet is one of my favourites!!! I also find it boring most of the time and very needy as a plant. But shes also one of the fullest most beautiful plants i have, and is in bloom 100% of the time somehow. Everytime one flowrr stem dies another is there to take its place. Its one of few flowering plants i own and it holds a special place in my heart ❤️ everyone has their favourites/least favourites though!! Love your collection Harli!

[@angelamoynahan2627]

Live this video! I feel such a sigh of relief. I think every plan you talked about I was right in line with you on. Now I know it’s not just me on certain plants I have struggled with or have felt they aren’t worth my time. EXCEPT pitcher plants. They are so easy, fast growing and bloom constantly. I get the whole willy feeling they give off, but I think it’s hilarious!

[@christinekobzeff]

I’m pretty sure this would be my list too. I’d have to add most Calathea too, spider mites were ruthless on those (except Orbifolia, love that one).😂 Having had most of these and currently still have a couple I enjoy (birkin and frydek). But yeah it’s so interesting to see how our collections evolve and our taste and style develops over time and personal experiences. 🌱🌿🙌

[@julieslovelyworld]

If you use lots of worm castings, spidermites go away. The thrips on the other hand...

[@julieannelovesbooks]

I haven’t had a pest yet on my calathea 🙏🏻 pray for me 😂😂😂

[@julieslovelyworld]

@@julieannelovesbooks I've seen your name and I was confused about when did I comment not having pests on my calatheas 😅. I do pray for yours. I love calatheas.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

@@julieslovelyworld whahahaha, hi name buddy 👋🏻

[@carayj]

You could have use stock photos from the internet since you dont have the actual plants

[@flamom1]

I love the concept of this video! - I would love the experience more if you had screenshots of the plants you mentioned…some I know but some I don’t. Also some are a family & im not sure which you don’t like. Dracena in general is a bit dull but that lemon lime one won me over 😀

[@texadianstitcher]

I love carnivorous plants...but so far only 1 likes me back. Hanging pitcher plant vs the ones that grow up from the soil. If I try more carnivorous, I'll probably plop them in the basket with my hanging one & see what happens. Tip for the hanging ones...get that clear bucket thingy that hooks onto your pot to hold water to allow him to keep his feet wet. Mine is 4-5 years old now, despite letting the soil (spag moss) dry out more than ideal occasionally. You actually reminded me he needed water, despite the rain yesterday. And maybe try a fern in with him since they all like wet feet? Mine came with a hijacker fern, and it actually makes the plant look really neat.

[@Randaakarim]

this video is fun to watch in the background! I just think you should've included pictures of whatever plant you're talking about

[@FA-ft9sq]

Also, for thrips or any other pests really, I find that simply leaving the plants outside during the summer has solved all my pest problems. Well except for fungus gnats. I use mosquito bits for those. If any thrips or spider mites show up, I just use an old make up brush and use soapy water and go to town. I find that spraying them takes just as much time or longer of you are going to be spraying the top side and underside of the leaves, all the petioles and other nooks and crannies of the plant. Gently physically brushing them away with soapy and water seems to be a more efficient use of the time and all that through effort. Zero recurrence this summer once I tried doing that for my plants that stayed indoors.

[@cmstrauss514]

Really?! Where do you live? I feel like I have way more bugs outside and am too scared to put my houseplants outside. Then to debug them before bringing in 😖. I’d love to be able to have some of my plants on my back porch.

[@FA-ft9sq]

SoCal. We get tons of insects in the summer! I do find that the plants initially get infested once I put them outside, by the predators start pouring in after a couple of days as the plants send out the defense signals. I used to freak out but I decided to relax a bit with some test plants and lo and behold, I started seeing lacewing eggs on them after a couple of days. I then started seeing ladybug and thier larvae and predatory wasps and a whole host of other lest predators.

[@cmstrauss514]

@@FA-ft9sq that’s awesome! I thought about doing it with some test plants. We have like two weeks of “summer” left here. Meh 😒. I have seen lace wings in my yard! I’d be lying if I didn’t ponder all the ways I could trap one and wait for it to make eggs somewhere haha. I’ll have to try the outdoor thing

[@daisywrabbit]

gotta love the auto generated chapter titles. “Alocasia fried egg” lmao 🍳

[@brennaf688]

Fiddle leaf fig looks like lettuce to me, so I haven’t ever been able to get one. I’ll buy lettuce if I wanna look at some 😅

[@curryisgood6103]

agree XD it reminds me of food so its a no for me

[@plantsim]

ahahaha

[@carmenwhitehead]

I agree on the Dracaenas. I've never really been attracted to them. The pitcher plant is just plain weird and it reminds me of... well never mind. Have a great day Harli. Don't let the critics get to you girl.

[@berrie6987]

I think you should put the plants you explained in this video.. in the description so we can easily copy and paste to look them up :D I'm very new in my plant caring journey so every plant you talked about I have no idea what they are :x Just an idea!

[@feelslikeforeve]

my grandmother had five african violets in her kitchen window for as long as i can remember, my mom and i have been trying to keep them alive since she passed but there's only two left.. when they bloom they really are gorgeous. i wouldn't buy one for myself though

[@janetwilliams4475]

My grandmother had so many when she was alive. I'm not as good with them. They are divas

[@razzmatazzirishwrist]

That’s so great to be able to remember her that way. I didn’t realize they could be tricky. I’ve never really had issues with mine. What went wrong with the others? I keep mine in partial sun and diffused sun spaces. I bottomwater them once they start getting less moist. I don’t use fertilizer or anything, because I use water from my fish tank and it has decent levels of NPK. Sometimes I dust them off with a paintbrush.

[@feelslikeforeve]

@@razzmatazzirishwrist well its because we still keep them in her house my parents still own so they’re not getting the same care as before. its a little sad the others died but none of us had the space for them

[@janetwilliams4475]

@@razzmatazzirishwrist you have to be very careful how you water them because water on the leaves kill the leaf or at least gives it an ugly brown spot. They are just really particular about pot size, watering, sun... They just aren't very forgiving of mistakes. And they could be doing really well and then kill over

[@jamface11]

Nepenthes was my way of getting my husband into houseplants, and I let him look after them (with some gentle nudges about how to do it properly). We've also had people comment that they look like testicles, but the unopened pitchers are definitely phallic to me, and sometimes a good handful 😂😉

[@Crystal-be9ze]

I really found this video so useful but I would have loved it if you could have put the plant’s photos on the screen so I didn’t have to keep leaving the video to look them up 🙈 thanks have a great day I love your channel

[@lindsaylovesleaves9482]

I am literally washing dishes while watching. My birkin grows constantly don’t know how it’s like 2 foot tall and wonky but I love it . Probably cause I got it from Enid. I swear she has like plant magic. I am not crazy about peace lilies.

[@LkRn09]

I wasn’t a fan of peace lillies until I saw a domino one. That’s really the only one I like. My sister calls them funeral plants 🤭😂

[@Krisskross51]

My Birkin grows like a freaking weed too! All throughout the winter too, like it never stops lol I have no idea where I’m gonna put her next summer but that’s a good problem to have for such a pretty plant!🥰

[@erinjensen]

@@LkRn09 I have a baby domino that is so. much. drama. Right along with all our other peace lilies. They're always wilting like they've been wearing a corset in the hot humid south and suddenly faint out of nowhere...

[@macylouwho1187]

@@erinjensen 😂 good description

[@lindsaylovesleaves9482]

@@LkRn09 I think the dominoes are pretty too but I have just never seen one in real life.

[@leas.8603]

It would have been better if you would have put up photos on screen. Just you talking and every time I have to stop to google an image - not the best combination.

[@HarliG]

I don’t have most the plants

[@jcohen3147]

@@HarliG Then maybe putting pictures of the plant would be helpful!

[@Gabyu27]

So you’re suggesting she should do extra work for you because you can’t take the time to goggle a some plants. Shes just generalizing common groups of most plants. It is so tedious to go through to do this to every plant for every video. She does it for most. Shes also not a professional or anyone’s teacher. But most of us have been here since the beginning for her. Watch all her videos from the beginning if you’re really concern and come back then. Problem solved. 🙃 y’all always asking too much from a pregnant about to be a mother of 2. Chill. Let her live her best life. ✨ hobby not a chore. Harli we are just to hear you speak and the humor. 🔮🌿🪴🌱

[@jcohen3147]

@@Gabyu27 Wow! You need to chill out. You sound extremely angry - and for what ? a comment about a plant video. i would hate to b around you on a more substantial issue. And if you look on the comments, you will c that there were others suggesting the same thing. Some of us are new to the houseplant world and are not as familiar with the various plants. Of course i can google it but since she is presenting the subject than maybe she should have the plant or pix available.

[@lleo9703]

Loved this video! Great morning giggle! Especially the “sac” effect of those pitcher plants and that they were “in your face” and you are pregnant HA HA HA! Nearly spit my coffee out on that one! I know I have a seriously disturbed mind sometimes, but as I said I enjoyed the giggle. I dislike Aglaonemas, which are really popular and “easy care” well not for me! And I love pepperomias but can’t keep caparatas, they just die, die, die for me. My lickety split has not had a pest issue.

[@marinamorgan9102]

I had a lickety split and it got thrips immediately. It was so severe, I cut all the leaves off, showered it, repotted it, and drenched it in neem oil. It had thrips again within a week and that's when I decided to toss it.

[@kaliphaneuf7249]

Ferns and ivy are hard for me. I love ivy so much but I can never ever keep them alive. So sad!

[@emeg710]

Have you ever tried wax ivy? It’s actually a succulent but looks just like ivy, super easy care and fast growing, highly recommend.

[@krystelroy612]

I feel ya sister! Recently sent a lickedy split, an alocasia, and one of those small & affordable FLF “to a farm”. I used to have a pitcher plant, and it really grossed me out! I creatively hit up the pet shop for dead packaged crickets and… I stored them in my freezer so I could feed the plant… lol me no like

[@victoriabrown5920]

I have to say that most of the plants you mentioned are actually on my least favourites list as well. I don't keep succulents cause I can't keep them alive for some reason and you're right, many of them just look flat and i find because they are so low to the soil they are hard to water and I end up rotting them. All the string ones annoy me too. Like the string of turtles is so cool but the way they grow all tangled together stresses me out and i find them hard to water too. I also don't like most of the tradescantias... I have one medium sized fiddle leaf but it's super thick awkward shaped leaves annoy me and its hard to position it right because once any of the bottom leaves fall off they don't grow back and then you have one whole bottom side of stem all empty and the thing looks lopsided.

[@jessicaparker3133]

You’re totally talking my language on most of the ones on your list- I’ve actually almost given up on alocasias- as beautiful as they are I can’t seem to make them produce more leaves and when they do the old ones die off 😞

[@patrick5284]

Pretty sure thats their natural growth cycle.

[@jessicaparker3133]

@@patrick5284 yes and no- I know that usually an old leaf dies to make room for a new one but I also know that is possible to have more than 3 leaves on them- I’ve seen big beautiful ones- mine just aren’t them..

[@patrick5284]

@@jessicaparker3133 yeah. My dragon scale and reginula have 6+ leaves but my sarian and Polly always only have only two.

[@something.about.plants2495]

Yeah I tend to stay away from plants that go dormant! I’m so unsure on how to deal with dormancy so I’m just like nahhhh

[@LaScoot149]

My easter lily is the bane of my existence. It's always drooping and dramatic. I've tried watering more, watering it less, changing up the fertilizer, moving its location, using distilled water, etc. It's the bane of my existence. Last week, I to re-pot it to see if that would help and, as I was detangling the roots, I found some gardening fabric wedged way up near the base. It took some time and effort, but I got it out. After getting it back in a new pot with fresh, sterilized soil, I was pretty optimistic I had resolved our disagreements. BUT NOOOOOOO. Apparently, the whole experience was just too traumatic, and it went into shock. All the leaves completely died off. I cut it back to basically nothing. Hopefully, the root system is strong enough for it to bounce back. I'm half hoping that it just dies though so I can replace it with something else. To make matters worse, whenever I go over to my mother-in-law's house, she has two easter lilies on her desk that are absolutely THRIVING. They look so lush and perfect that I thought they were fake for the longest time. She hardly tries with them either; it's infuriating. Rant over. Anyway . . . . . hope everyone else is having a splendid day :))))))) Rant over.

[@melissag8270]

I have a peace Lily like yours, I hate her ass but still worry about her 😂😂 I’ve almost killed her so many times and she’s never happy!!!

[@meganboyd4269]

I would like a terrarium clear out and replant in the future if possible

[@rosewagner4018]

I agree with with all of the plants you mentioned. Even with the berkin! Mine had not put a leaf out in 8 months! I thought I was doing something wrong. Boston Ferns do great on my porch in the summer. After that, it dies. Thanks for this video!

[@pb-m47]

I'd have to agree with you on all but one. I love my pitcher plants! I got them to control fungus gnats in my little greenhouse. Full sun, high humidity and let them sit in a little bit of distilled water. Super easy! Sometimes I feed them flies or mosquitos I kill around the house :)

[@Stoneylfm]

I would like to see what thrips look like on the plant. I have a Frydek !

[@thistooshallpass9589]

Not the banana tree! 😂 I have one with maroon/purple blotches. Such a cool tropical vibe. I love it. Love the strings too. I agree about ferns. Too much maintenance to keep them pretty. Unless you live in the tropics. 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for the video!

[@ellariel7457]

Is your musa young? In many varieties, the spots will fade with age. Hope this doesn’t disappoint you. If you’re a big fan of the blotches, just feed well & - as I’m sure you know - you’ll soon have pups (musa babies), all purple-spotted & ready to transplant!

[@thistooshallpass9589]

@@ellariel7457 I’ve noticed the maroon fades with maturity. But there’s still some color and new leaves all the time with the dark blotches so I don’t mind. I feed it well. It’s already putting out a pup. 😀

[@ellariel7457]

@@thistooshallpass9589 Sounds like you have one happy Cavendish (and more on the way)! 🌱🍌Well done you & happy growing!

[@dragonweengs4010]

Hoya carnosa compacta is on my no like list. It looks like a bowl of guts to me. 😆

[@lenaleven7191]

My list would be pretty similar! Definitely caladium because I don't like the dormancy part. Seems like a hassle and sad to see them go every year instead of growing bigger and bigger 🙈

[@scheherezade3]

I have a ton of plants too (probably over 200 but not 1000, lol) including African violets. I switched to self watering pots, adding 1/4 strength violet fertilizer to the water and they are now massive and bloom a long time. If you look around you can find some with very cool leaves. If you decide to try them again, maybe look for one of those.

[@Tizbean_]

I love this video! I love to see people's likes and dislikes when it comes to plants. It's like someone's taste in music, everyone is different and it changes overtime. I don't think it's mean or rude to say you don't like certain plants.

[@sunshine2942]

I can't handle ripsalis. For some reason it looks like green beans, and I hate green beans because of the way they squeak when you eat them and I absolouty can not handle that and everytime I look at a ripsalis I can hear beans squeaking. I know. Not the most sane reason, but I just can't handle ripsalis

[@naysneedle5707]

Red spots on fiddle leaf figs are caused by UNDERwatering, not overwatering. They should be allowed to dry partially between waterings but should not be allowed to get bone dry. Letting them dry completely can cause the red spots on new leaves and can also result in smaller leaves.

[@o0mew0o]

So relieving to hear that you can't keep ferns alive because all my calatheas and begonias (apparently difficult) are thriving but I just don't get ferns, or alocasias. I also don't like the banana plant nor birds of paradise unless I lived in a tropical region and had a nice tropical garden. I just wouldn't consider them as houseplants. I also never thought of getting a FLF because I've heard it's a pain and I don't like how they look. I might get the pitcher plant but I completely understand where you're coming from but my partner is a huge fan and I'm still thinking about whether it's going to be a hassle to keep it alive or not

[@MeriamH.]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong with my begonia! I received it very small and it began to take off! It became large and beautiful but now it looks so sad! I haven’t changed anything about the way I care for it...Idk...

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

I love Musa, but so does my cat. He loves to snack on them, pull them out of the pot, and drag them around the house. It's not worth the work or the mess 😂 I also don't have the space for it to grow very large.

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

Sorry I know that probably would have been a lot more work for you, but although I love plants, I have to admit I don't know their names.

[@ephraimbrener9143]

Totally agree on Caladium plants. Hate the dormancy thing, also venus flytrap goes dormant, so not for me. Pitcher plants , however, I do like.

[@cathylocklin3215]

I agree with you on everything but the African Violets which I love! It all boils down to each to their own.👍🏻

[@katiedavis5185]

I've learned that its hard for me to like a plant that I know my cats are going to chew on. I've never had dracaena, it just looks like a cat toy to me. Same thing with palms. I tried to keep a ponytail palm at one point, big mistake! I had to hang it from the ceiling because my cats were obsessed with it! I do like the look of syngonium, but whenever I try it my cats bite off all the leaves. Peace lilies are another common plant I don't keep. They're toxic enough that I'm not willing to risk it.

[@haleymahurin]

ugh the Birken. what is its deal? they don't like me

[@peacegirl164]

OMG THIS IS SO TRUE FOR ME. if it looks like a cat toy i can’t love it or my cat will crush my dreams.

[@calliecollins5533]

I was shook when you said “string of plants” until you said string of hearts are the exception. I’m still sad about it because I love them but at least you appreciate the best of them.

[@digitalwindowz]

Some plants that folks adapt to indoor really are better left outside. Caladium are stunning lining a shady walkway or patio in mass. I got thrips on my Alocasia Polly twice before in exasperation I plopped that pot in a lonely corner on my patio. To my surprise it has has been very happy in the Texas heat and has doubled in size from my neglect. As we grow, we all learn what grows well in our home environments and of course tastes change, nothing wrong with that at all! Thanks for your videos, I truly enjoy and learn new things from watching your channel, Thank you!

[@saraadcock4144]

I totally agree with you on caladiums. I still love them though. I just spend $10 a year, grow outside for summer and let them go. Too much work. I do have several banana trees outside and have to chop tops and cover for the winter. Kept one in the green house last year but won't do again

[@MariaRomero-jt8xm]

i felt the same about ferns! my boston was heading to the garden and then as my last resort i gave it a water globe and that solve the issue, it’s growing 🤷🏻‍♀️, and may I say harli i think the pregnancy has given you the courage to speak your mind without worrying too much about what people think 😅😆👏, some harsh comments towards “popular plants” on here but i love it! is good to know why they haven’t worked got you! could give people an idea of what they are doing wrong with a plant and try and correct it

[@lisawagner6076]

I am right there with you on the pitcher plants! When I first saw one I thought it looked like a ball sac, LOL.

[@cassandracrakes532]

your videos are my favorite to watch in the morning 🥰 so calming and you always have amazing plant advice, plus your personality is stellar.

[@rosewagner4018]

I totally agree with all of your dislike picks. I do like the Boston fern outside on my porch in the summer, but I then shove them in my garage over the winter, lol. Sometimes they come back

[@lullabyali]

I found this video very entertaining. I am really loving my Birken now, but quickly realized it is a slow grower compared to my other Philodendrons. I still love it, but may be at your stage in 2 years. I agree with you on Ferns. They always dry up for me. Also, not a fan of Crotons. They look pretty at the store, then end up dropping leaves once I bring it home. Never buying those again.

[@paigesofmakeup8573]

I was this close to buying a croton for my porch and then I remembered my last croton and silently scolded myself for even THINKING I could keep one alive😂😂 needless to say, I walked past it.

[@lullabyali]

@@paigesofmakeup8573 Yeah, Crotons try to trick you with their beauty, but we can't fall for it lol

[@imaginarydreamer]

100% agree with all of these and your reasoning with the exception of Frydek because I've never owned one. Lickety split is my most hated plant in my collection. Pitcher plants are definitely disturbing 😂

[@bethanyspencer9625]

Yess i agree with you totally! i get rid of the ones i hate straight away🤣 no time to even take pictures of them

[@andrealarson6123]

My Licketty Split was my favorite. Currently battling Thrips. Trying to decide if it’s worth my effort🥴

[@alycat5727]

This video made me feel like I was having a conversation with a friend. Loved it 💛💛💛

[@roo288]

Calathea and peperomia! I love them but cannot care for them properly 😭

[@abiwatsn]

it would b good if you put the photos of the plants ur talking about :))

[@michellestieb6514]

Bahaha!! "It feels a little like 'In my face'"!!! Toooooo funny!!!

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

some pitcher plants with those red turgid little things are definitively phallic, you can pick different ones, some of them looks like little "toilet's bowls", it is up to you ! Anyway I agree with you, some plants are boring (like fiddle leaf fig) and when they are difficult to manage, this is too much. Some are fantastic and beautiful, like ferns or carnivorous plants or calatheas and caladium, but they become more anxiety inducing as time goes by. I bought a ZZ plant in July, everybody says that they are so easy, but I almost killed this ZZ, by watering it ONCE ! since then I don't know what to do and it is mind bubbling to me !

[@christinaharris]

Good video but would have been better if you included pictures of the plants

[@tinamarieussery3063]

I agree string of are a pain but i finely got some growing maybe we shall see if the make it through the winter

[@eallae]

The popular plants I don’t like, which sometimes I feel like I’m the only one, are snake plants and spider plants. Yeah they’re beautiful plants and all but I don’t like them. To me spider plant looks like a grandma’s old kitchen wall decor and snake plants look boring to me :( and people are always like “they’re so easy you can neglect them” but that’s the thing, I want a plant that needs attention so they’re not for me :)

[@SickBoiRENegade]

😂🤣 I'll never look at pitcher plants the same again

[@emmasoto3120]

Caladium and some dracaenas.. I do like that they are very easy and good for like decorating vertically..

[@Gpotpot]

Ok, the look thing totally makes sense bc that's how I feel about my monstera siltepecana. It's outside now doing great, but it's just boring to me. Going to try to have it climb up a moss pole and go from there. Tbh just waiting for a local plant swap to trade her out.

[@Kati-did]

Frydek does not like to dry out at all. They do come back pretty quick though. I transferred almost all my alocasia to leca and they are all much happier. African violets will bloom almost all the time with enough light and fertilizer. I talked to someone who raises them local and he told me for easy care to put in self watering pot with water that has 1/4 strength fert at all times. Mine hasn't stopped blooming yet! I hate FLF and Pilea peperomioides. It is not terrible that you don't like certain plants or to care for certain plants. I can't imagine anyone who has had a collection for a while doesn't have something they don't like.

[@Akimills_84]

I feel the same way about the fiddle leaf fig. I don’t know why it’s just not for me. 💚❤️🪴❤️💚

[@Theater00jock]

Have you tried trailing African Violets? I find them way more beautiful when they are not blooming.

[@t.j.knight6126]

Had never seen a picture plant....so I looked it up while you were chatting....and lawd...that thing looks like it's holding a urinal. Nope...not for me. I don't blame ya girl. I don't think I could look at that thing everyday....I can imagine passing by in and thinking....is that thing showing me its pee pot?? 😆 😆 🤣 we actually have banana trees around our deck and pool area. They are beautiful, but they do require alot of care. But...I love the tropical vibe. They have produced little bananas. But in my zone, they are cut back to the ground each year. So they never ripen. I've enjoyed watching your channel. I've even started going back so I can see older footage. You have taught me so much. And even now cause me to look up a plant that appears to be holding a urinal. 😆 I have laughed so hard at this. 😆 I needed it. Thanks girl!

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Oh boy! I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH! I also love my FLF and Birkin. 🤩. FLF was from ALDI for maybe 7.00, same with Birkin. I brought them home, then researched. Birkin is rocking in East facing(Ny) window next to FLF. I was all pfft, if it dies, it dies. Neighbor gave me 3-1-2 FLF fertilizer. It works! Only plant that doesn't get Liqui-dirt. FLF has given babies, no lower leaf droppage. It is a pain in the ass. 2 on moisture meter and gets water as well as Birkin. Caladium are GORGEOUS! They are outside in the shade and do what they need to do. Pitcher plant, uhm, no! Tried a couple of times, hoping it would reduce gnats. Ball sack plants aren't my cuppa tea. You are a DOLL! Stromanthe Triostar has been on my wish list and most say that they are a pain.🤩😍😘.

[@samanthawelch4044]

I cannot STAND crotons or fiddle leaf figs. Also colocasia. They constantly get spider mites and I don't even know how

[@audreyknox8420]

The pitcher plant confirmed you speak my plant language!!!