Houseplant Care: Bring Your Houseplant Back to Life!

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Epic Gardening

Epic Gardening

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@suchetaj4026
@suchetaj4026 5 жыл бұрын
I am blind, so I appreciate your verbalizing everything you do, I get a lot out of your videos, thank you so much
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
Didn't even think of that but I'm glad it's helping, I'll do more!
@no-hh4co
@no-hh4co 5 жыл бұрын
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@kaylakthulhu8623
@kaylakthulhu8623 5 жыл бұрын
@@no-hh4co voice typing is a thing??? You can also have your phone or computer read out titles and comments, wtf
@grave_bane
@grave_bane 5 жыл бұрын
XxaliengirlXx :3 type like a human being
@Jenbug123
@Jenbug123 4 жыл бұрын
@@kaylakthulhu8623 😑
@sarahpierce714
@sarahpierce714 4 жыл бұрын
I also have a dracaena marginata, and mine periodically needs to have the lower leaves removed because they go yellow/brown. I have found that this is usually not indicative of a problem as long as it’s just the lower leaves. It’s just the natural leaf cycle, and this is how they eventually get tall, bare stems that will make them a lovely tree shape. Your browning did not look that extensive, so I think you probably would have been fine with no repotting, especially since the root system didn’t look overcrowded. Another common issue with dracaena is green leaves turning brown only on at the tips. This can be caused by fluoride or chlorine in tap water, and can be prevented by switching to distilled or rain water. (I didn’t see any of that here, just mentioning it for other troubleshooters).
@ArthurTheLibraryDetective
@ArthurTheLibraryDetective 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!2💞💞
@gdn86
@gdn86 2 жыл бұрын
His wasn't in good shape, and would benefit in a larger pot, but it wasn't quite root bound, just very dry. I have also run into the issue with even mildly hard water browning the leaf tips. Found that if I leave my watering spray bottle open for 24-48 hours, it does better than directly watering from tap. I solved the first real bad issues I had by collecting rain water for a few weeks of waterings, and it can withstand water right from the tap occasionally now. Great plants though. Not too difficult once you get the hang of it.
@marilynbout9786
@marilynbout9786 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh thank you so much, my dracaena has dead leaf tips and i was always wondering why but now i know what to do :)
@snowy12841
@snowy12841 2 жыл бұрын
So I use distilled water (as recommended by numerous plant people) Thing is, I still get brown tips occasionally. Curious if it can be caused by something other than water contaminated with fluoride/minerals.
@gdn86
@gdn86 2 жыл бұрын
@@snowy12841 over or under watering and possible lack of specific fertilizers for a potted plant. Sometimes it’s also not thinning out the plant enough. Brown tips are not always bad. I see mine have less in the winter than summer.
@6155ish
@6155ish 4 жыл бұрын
I think the number killer of plants is too much attention, not neglect. We tend to over water because if for some reason if the plants not looking "good" we automatically think it needs water, rather than trying to relocate it or repotting, etc.
@erinjoy5625
@erinjoy5625 2 жыл бұрын
That'd been exactly my problem, that'd for sure. My friend always tells me I love them too much and need to start neglecting them more. I'm deff an over water type . As soon as they look sad or something I run to water them !!!! Ugh, Think I'm FINNALLY learning tho...after along time and alot of plant deaths lol
@joseluisperezjr3285
@joseluisperezjr3285 8 ай бұрын
I'd say your absolutely right , over caring for the plant
@JoyceTaylor-g3m
@JoyceTaylor-g3m 3 ай бұрын
That's definitely true that in my case. I've heard over and over that overwatering is the #1 killer of indoor houseplants.
@helenetrstrup4817
@helenetrstrup4817 4 жыл бұрын
My thought was: "Aw it just looks sad." Then you water it: "Now it just looks sad and wet."
@arrietty0
@arrietty0 4 жыл бұрын
lol
@rhonnesanelms8969
@rhonnesanelms8969 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Hello Helene Trostrup. I'm not laughing at the scenario of your plant looking sad. After you used the remedy of water,your observation of it being simply sad and wet was H-I-L-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!!!!!!😹 I truly hope your plant is doing better.🥰💐
@helenetrstrup4817
@helenetrstrup4817 4 жыл бұрын
@@rhonnesanelms8969 My plants are doing great. None needs reviving at the moment. I don't shower my plants, so they don't look wet either.😄
@rhonnesanelms8969
@rhonnesanelms8969 4 жыл бұрын
@@helenetrstrup4817 As a plant lover who hates misfortunes of others,it's so wonderful to know that your "🌱'🌱" are doing well. I appreciate your response. THANK YOU HELENE.💗🥳
@dsmcofficial2176
@dsmcofficial2176 3 жыл бұрын
My basil my sister bought was neglected and dying so I made it my mission to save it and once it grew and healed I put it into my garden “which I’m still new to” and can’t wait to see it grow with everything else I got going :) I’m 24 and live alone so still a little new for me in routine
@catarinafig28
@catarinafig28 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I can't believe. Two years ago I stole a plant from my grandma because it was dying. That plant was the turning point from not appreciating plants to now having almost 300. I recently discover your channel and started to see all videos from the beginning, and on this one I had a dejavu because this video was the first video that I saw and helped me with that first one! Thank you for your videos and accurate and cientific knowledge that you give to the subscribers. (Sorry for the English)
@nancywells5626
@nancywells5626 4 жыл бұрын
I am a self employed gardener in Central FL, East Coast. I have propagated Dracaena by cuttings and planted them in my yard in the ground. I have a hedge of them and the tallest one is 8 feet. I have worked for other people that have them in their yards. I was amazed to see that they get a lot taller, like 12' to 15'. So don't plant them too close to the house.
@naddee19
@naddee19 Жыл бұрын
So they like full sun?
@enriquee.m.6706
@enriquee.m.6706 4 жыл бұрын
I have that plant at home and I can tell you some expanded clay on the bottom would be a right choice. This plant likes humidity but hates soggy earth, that's why some light soil and the expanded clay works perfect. Also to spray once a week some water on the leaves will help not getting the endings dry. And no direct sun, this is a tropical plants and are never to be found in open spaces, they like big trees protecting them from the direct sun, but good light is needed.
@lloydbligh5601
@lloydbligh5601 3 жыл бұрын
. Thanks for this info.
@mishiara5499
@mishiara5499 5 жыл бұрын
pretty sure overwatering is #1 killer of houseplants
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
I'd agree!
@atmywhitson
@atmywhitson 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree!
@purelovexist
@purelovexist 4 жыл бұрын
That would be too much care Some ppl like me just forget they need me
@nathalya5882
@nathalya5882 4 жыл бұрын
And under or properly....
@elenagorba9096
@elenagorba9096 4 жыл бұрын
My first thoughts watching the video!
@ugtitto2654
@ugtitto2654 4 жыл бұрын
My dracena was going good until I repotted it in the potting mix with perlite. It all went droopy in a couple of months. Local garden center told me that Dracena is lime hating plant and perlite will eventually kill it. I had to soak the plant's rootball in water for several hours before I managed to remove all traces of perlite from its root system. It's back to life again. So how come you recommend perlite for dracena care?
@karinturkington2455
@karinturkington2455 Жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual. I agree with the previous commenter that verbalizing everything you do is an important complement to watching. You're a very good teacher.
@indigobeauty1
@indigobeauty1 4 жыл бұрын
No! Number 1 killer of plants is hands down Too much Love...I began to back off & leave my plants a bit & they're doing much better.🍃🌿🌼
@FromTheDeepSoil
@FromTheDeepSoil 4 жыл бұрын
Sad but true
@MissRikkiKat
@MissRikkiKat 4 жыл бұрын
ME TOO 😫😫😫
@owentilbedtime
@owentilbedtime 4 жыл бұрын
I bet our issues with relationships can be exposed to us by observing our relationships with our plants. I’m not high BTW, not yet anyway....😂
@ericamoran741
@ericamoran741 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I noticed this too. We have to let them be and give them water just as much as it would if it was outdoors with rain or humidity. They are plants after all and we try to care for them like our babies lol I’m so guilty!
@brianhardaway9716
@brianhardaway9716 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, for my plants I have been home recuperating since MARCH!! I love to water them. I noticed that if You pick the plant up out of the pot cover pot and it light it needs watering. If it’s heavy it doesn’t. There’s also a watering probe but that’s inexpensive but not as accurate, in my opinion. Also let the plant dry out, BUT when You see the leaves hanging, give it water. But then You can indulge in Your Water Fetish and really make it wet. But let the excess water run out. Also I have learned to go outside more often. Go to a Beer Garten, or do something outside to take my mind off of my Babies. But one thing Homeboy didn’t do and it’s very important when using Terracotta pots is to soak them in a pail of water until the air bubbles disappear. This enables the pot to hold in the moisture, closes the pores/air holes (see I know Some of y’all thought , “Pores? Clay doesn’t have pores. Skin does”) in the clay and ensures that the plant is being watered not the pot. Also when repotting always use a piece of broken pot or plastic to cover but not stuff the draining hole. This enables the excess water to drain and the roots won’t get root rot or the plant won’t be sitting in water. Too much Love is NEVER good. Something will always be hurt or die, be it Plant or Human. And just a tip for the Single Folks here. If You’re invited to a Dates place first look around and check out the cleanliness, but most importantly, if that Cat or Chic doesn’t have any plants, that’s a BAD sign, and if the plants are all dry out and sad looking, that’s how You’ll going to be looking. Because these are living Creatures that need to be cared for. And if that Person doesn’t have that ability? To each Their own but I have followed this guideline and although Single, I am Happily Single out of choice. Just a tip. Thanks for the video. Very informative as usual.
@natalieg1779
@natalieg1779 3 жыл бұрын
My fading plant also is a dracaena funnily enough, so I did everything you said to in this video. It took several weeks but its leaves are all bushy and happy now and it looks great! Thanks so much for this old video, it 100% helped me.
@niconicouana
@niconicouana 5 жыл бұрын
With a move, a harsh Canadian winter letting some cold air in, limited sun getting to the plant and a neglectful owner (yours truly), I placed the plant next to the garbage, to be taken out. This morning, after noticing a few green leaves, I figured I’d give KZbin a chance to help out. And there was your video. So, with my morning cup of coffee in hand and some empathy, I cut away the clearly dead, thick stems and moved the plant to a brighter room. Thanks for the tips. I’m no green thumb, but I will do my best.
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
Love the way you wrote this Nicole! Good luck with the rehab!
@sarahgiggles9444
@sarahgiggles9444 5 жыл бұрын
Could we get a plant update Nicole G? I'm curious if you were able to revive it :)
@fafiti
@fafiti 4 жыл бұрын
Hey! How's dracaena doing now? I can't find any follow up video. I am about to repot mine as it looks very miserable and I am afraid it's dying off slowly so I am going to try to bring it back to life. Thanks for sharing this video, it was super helpful.
@mahalie23
@mahalie23 3 жыл бұрын
same
@feliciafrantzis6507
@feliciafrantzis6507 3 жыл бұрын
Yes please. Follow up video.
@LindsayC33
@LindsayC33 6 жыл бұрын
Literally just searched “how to bring a dead plant back to life” as i’m sitting here holding a little dead succulent lol so sad
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын
Here for you
@shiiitaki
@shiiitaki 5 жыл бұрын
Same, with my calathea Zebrina 😂😭
@Theshizlenizle
@Theshizlenizle 4 жыл бұрын
Same, my succulent has no more leaves 🥺
@MG-zv3kv
@MG-zv3kv 4 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Tucker I killed Air Plants. Idk how
@charlottethomas608
@charlottethomas608 4 жыл бұрын
@@MG-zv3kv I have also killed an air plant 😭
@dgpowell
@dgpowell 4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at this video 2 yrs after it was made. I tried to find the results that u mentioned you would post but I couldn't find it. Can u provide the link? Thanks🤗
@sierrajones4681
@sierrajones4681 2 жыл бұрын
Woulda been nice to have a link to the follow up. Would love to see how it revived after a few months.
@danielleaurora9828
@danielleaurora9828 5 жыл бұрын
Omg I have this plant and it’s huge!! It’s been with me for years and I never knew what its called. Thanks for the video 💜
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@GoodFoodChef
@GoodFoodChef Жыл бұрын
Re-potted mine was dry at the bottom and roots coning through bottom on the pot,iv now got a healthy plant. gave it a clean and better soil and better bigger pot.its come back to life and growing again, plant held in there for a long time before i sorted it out.
@brookemanda242
@brookemanda242 6 жыл бұрын
You had me at "plant babies"...great info and I love your voice. Been learning a lot. I am new to the foliage family but loving all my plant babies.
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the kind words Brooke! Glad it was helpful
@cubistisimo
@cubistisimo 3 жыл бұрын
In contrast, men watching this video experienced a slight cringe.
@msscamp100
@msscamp100 Жыл бұрын
The thing I don't like about perlite is its tendency to 'float' to the surface, thus no longer aerating the soil. I have recently changed to adding one part pumice. Thus far, I have not had issues with it floating to surface of the soil. I also add 1 part of horticulture charcoal, 1 part of orchid bark, and a handful of worm castings to my potting mix. I have had no issues with my plants going into shock from repotting, dropping leaves, or even drooping/wilting following repotting.
@MrUpgradable
@MrUpgradable 8 ай бұрын
I have the exact same plant at home which isn't doing well. We have a lot in common, actually - we're both not getting enough water. Thanks for sharing these tips.
@liliaaaaaaaa
@liliaaaaaaaa 4 жыл бұрын
I just did that to a few of my plants, it may be approaching winter time, but they really grew over the summer, and now they really needed some attention with some new big pots to let their roots spread out underground over the winter season.
@jaywilliams5138
@jaywilliams5138 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. When I transplant a plant, I always soak the pot before to keep the pot from wicking the water from the soil.
@AussieBit451
@AussieBit451 5 жыл бұрын
“I just inhaled some worm poop I’m pretty....sure” 😂
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
Lolol
@kennethwillis5274
@kennethwillis5274 4 жыл бұрын
How did it taste and are you encouraged to inhale more.
@ktaragorn
@ktaragorn 4 жыл бұрын
Not vermiculite? Can see a huge cloud rising..
@zorrokitty796
@zorrokitty796 6 жыл бұрын
I just re-repotted a failure-to-thrive ponytail palm. I think my first effort to repot was done with poor technique (packing soil too tight, choosing wrong kind of soil, not breaking up the roots to prevent root memory). Thanks for the helpful videos! I’ve learned a lot from watching your channel. How is the dracaena doing?
@anatsurtsumia5828
@anatsurtsumia5828 6 жыл бұрын
I guess now i have the exactly same problem with my ponytail palm. The truck is kind of mushy and has many rotten leaves. So... Did the re-potting help? and please can you tell me how long did it take to recover and which soil mix have you used?
@zorrokitty796
@zorrokitty796 6 жыл бұрын
Trunk is mushy?? Remove the plant from the soil and trim any mushy, black (dead) roots ASAP. Ponytail does not like wet feet. Water every 2 weeks on average, probably less in the winter. Ponytail likes a well draining soil. I use a cactus mix. But even some cactus mixes could stand to have a bit of extra perlite. Make sure you have good drainage holes. Use a terra cotta pot if you tend to overwater. One thing I am unsure is of whether or not to apply rooting hormone to the roots that you trim. Then put plant back in dry soil and hold off on watering for about a week. Then water thoroughly. Best of luck! So sad to see a plant struggle...Oh and my ponytail is doing better on one side. The roots on the thriving side are already coming out of the bottom of the pot after replanting only 6 weeks later. I am hoping the other side will catch up. I rotate the plant so I do not think it has to do with light.
@judydotson2537
@judydotson2537 4 жыл бұрын
If you use a coffee filter or some newspaper in the bottom of the pot it keeps the soil from washing through the drain hole..also crumpled newspaper works to hold moisture in the soil longer..the ink will not harm the plant..I’ve been doing this for years..
@cherriosbee475
@cherriosbee475 4 жыл бұрын
My issue is over watering. *guilty*.
@nafsi8519
@nafsi8519 4 жыл бұрын
I got plants who doesn't like water but also like moist soil. So I started watering in once a week and gradually decrease the days to get the perfect moist but not wet soil.
@aqua_finessa6030
@aqua_finessa6030 4 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that placing small rocks at the bottom of the pot beforr filling with soil helps with aeration and ensuring the plant doesn't sit in stagnant water
@kathykapsner3897
@kathykapsner3897 4 жыл бұрын
I’d consider soaking it before repotting, and soaking the pot since it is clay?
@robertdeanda1961
@robertdeanda1961 3 ай бұрын
Good information 😉 I have a droopy plant didn't think that the soil was bad., will give it the directions you gave . Thank you 🌿🪴
@funnylaugh.1069
@funnylaugh.1069 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you refer to your plants as your babies😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️because I do too😂
@sun_shine_slayer6527
@sun_shine_slayer6527 2 жыл бұрын
My plant is doing that right now and I've been trying to save it for months thanks for the video!!
@beyondthebop
@beyondthebop 4 жыл бұрын
"Leave it in perfect conditions and pray!" Okay, sounds like a plan.
@janeshell1328
@janeshell1328 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I was in a store yesterday and they had a whole rack of dying and dead ivy plants. I picked one that I am hoping I can save. Going to use your method right now👍🏻👊🏻
@jeweltyler5827
@jeweltyler5827 4 жыл бұрын
When I repot a dry root system I water the roots first then I water soil. That works for me.
@franciscosotelo5585
@franciscosotelo5585 4 жыл бұрын
Jewel Tyler do you directly submerge the roots?
@luminitalaflash1431
@luminitalaflash1431 5 жыл бұрын
Hello, I followed your advice and my flowers are happy again. Thank you so much for the advice. Great information 👍
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@K-Zone
@K-Zone 4 жыл бұрын
My grandma has that plant. When she cuts off a branch another one grows. That thing never dies. It usually goes 1-2 weeks between watering and it never dies, lol. Probably hasn't been repotted in a few years.
@ericat6097
@ericat6097 4 жыл бұрын
I have a very tall plant that was gifted to me and I think I gave it too much water. It's too heavy for me to re-pot and I don't know what to do to revive it. I'm slowly learning, glad I found your channel.
@devilishshinigami2056
@devilishshinigami2056 3 жыл бұрын
Overwatering is nr. 1 plantkiller. Neglecting is second. BTW: If you use these kind of pots you always have to water them more because these pots absorb water and because of this the soil dries faster than in a ceramic or plastic pot. The pot he used before was already a bit too big. You can see that with the roots. If the roots are so close to the potwalls and come out of the bottom hole, they definitely need a bigger one. If plants have a too big pot they grow a buuunch of roots but ontop won't happen a lot because of that. And make sure to use a drainage material- as example stones. Place approximately 1-3cm high stones on the bottom of the pot so the excess water can drain from it more easily there. Because if the water can't drain the roots begin to rot and the plant eventually dies. So always check the soil. :)
@airpoint9715
@airpoint9715 4 жыл бұрын
Where’s the “after” part tho
@SN-kk2bl
@SN-kk2bl 4 жыл бұрын
Seriously I wanna know how long it takes to get back to 'normal'
@quiltedquickerpicker
@quiltedquickerpicker 4 жыл бұрын
maybe it died xD
@erinmorgan4104
@erinmorgan4104 4 жыл бұрын
I agree! I just started watching this channel a few days ago and this is already the third video where I was really disappointed in not seeing how the plant was doing after the "project" of the video was completed. I wish there was a link in the video description to a follow up video of the plant weeks later if it can't be added to the video itself.
@futuroluxo
@futuroluxo 4 жыл бұрын
@@quiltedquickerpicker he poured too much water 😂😂😂 Dracaena doesn't like water that much...that's why 2nd part didn't come 😉
@quiltedquickerpicker
@quiltedquickerpicker 4 жыл бұрын
@@futuroluxo oh xD hahaha xD
@fabricpixie3602
@fabricpixie3602 3 жыл бұрын
should that clay pot first be soaked in water, so that once plant / soil are added the dry pot doesn't pull moisture from the soil?
@jbigfeather
@jbigfeather 4 жыл бұрын
We killed one of those after a few years, just not enough light & we’d forget to water, maybe after we have new drapes made & installed we’ll try again! I always thought the yellow leaves also went so learned something.
@amyjones2490
@amyjones2490 4 жыл бұрын
Ive got a variegated dracena that got swamped by annuals in her summer vacation outdoors. Hope she thrives now that ive got her repotted.
@ltlbnsgarden
@ltlbnsgarden 6 жыл бұрын
Oh yes that plant needed your TLC. It looks good now and I think you are right, it will make a comeback. 😊
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын
I apologized to it for mistreating it :(
@ltlbnsgarden
@ltlbnsgarden 6 жыл бұрын
Epic Gardening lol 😂
@plantgurugangsta7299
@plantgurugangsta7299 4 жыл бұрын
Was there a follow up video like u said??😁
@mykarakapi1908
@mykarakapi1908 4 жыл бұрын
I had a plant like that grows up to 8 ft. I moved the plant outside because we had our house fumigated, when I came back 3 days later the plant lost most of the leaves and I’m not sure if it will survive but the branches is still standing, but maybe repotting is a good idea . The chemicals certainly caused it because I did not moved it far enough in the house, I had that plant for 25 years . And it survived even after 6 weeks vacation. It always was a good background in every photo .
@youngtoe9368
@youngtoe9368 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this video popped up in my recomendations, very informative and helpful, thank you! btw what a looker, lord have mercy slap me
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you out!
@FknNefFy
@FknNefFy 2 жыл бұрын
Haha you seriously have done a video on EVERY PLANT. Thanks again!
@justmindinmybusiness5139
@justmindinmybusiness5139 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure mine is on it's way to take the big plant nap. The top looks rotten and the stem is a pale color. I tried to keep it alive I was thinking about cutting off the top to see if new leaves would grow since the roots seem fine.. 😩 I feel so bad because it was a housewarming gift.
@janwillard6708
@janwillard6708 4 жыл бұрын
After you shook old soil off, root ball was pretty small. Seems like you should have reduced size of pot (diameter 2” bigger than roots). Please explain.
@janwillard6708
@janwillard6708 3 жыл бұрын
Agree, plant is now super oversized.
@nicandrews1370
@nicandrews1370 3 жыл бұрын
My plant is dying 😭 and it had a mealybug infestation. I changed the soil, cleaned the plant's leaves with dish soap and peppermint oil, and the leaves all just dropped and started to fall off. I am devastated. I really want to save mynplant because there is new growth. I just dont know what to do because cleaning the plants leaves and caring for the leaves makes it worse! You can see all the little bite marks on the dead leaves where the bugs were.
@frankiesforest
@frankiesforest 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Do you ever get gnats on your indoor plants? If so, is there a way I can get rid of them?
@jasminemccall4632
@jasminemccall4632 4 жыл бұрын
im asking AS WELL
@donnadewey8678
@donnadewey8678 4 жыл бұрын
Allow the soil to dry out for a few days, so that the top 2 inches (5 centimeters) are really dry. The larvae of fungus gnats cannot survive in dry soil. However, they will remain dormant and begin their development once the soil is moist again. Water your plant with a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide and four parts water. The solution will kill the larvae, but is harmless to your plant. Reapply the hydrogen peroxide solution once a week until you see that the fungus gnats are gone.
@frankiesforest
@frankiesforest 4 жыл бұрын
Donna Dewey thanks!!!!
@eilylopez1659
@eilylopez1659 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! I know that guy! Looking for some guidance on a sad inherited dracaena that was left at the office during COVID times and stumbled across this video and now I’m starstruck. BRB sad plant, gotta go look up Kevin in our first grade yearbook. Haha!
@canitacampbell-simpson3336
@canitacampbell-simpson3336 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Had not realised the plant needed basic caring, e.g. change pot and soil with trimming off dead leaves. Lesson learnt. Great basic learning share to put into practice. ☕👌
@deatheth5039
@deatheth5039 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize such a tiny plant could need a bigger pot 😔. My dracena (just found out it is one) is taller and I haven't repotted it yet and the leaves are dropping. I'm definitely going to do what you recommended! I can't wait to see this plant thrive because then I can propagate it 😂. New plants for free yeehaw 🤠 always the goal
@nancywells5626
@nancywells5626 Жыл бұрын
If your leaves are dropping off and the tip of the plant seems dead, you can cut it back to a height you want it to start over in the live part of the stem. Any good remainder of the cutting can be cut at an angle and reinserted back into the soil.
@ArnoldQMudskipper
@ArnoldQMudskipper 4 жыл бұрын
7:24 was there a follow up vid? Couldn't see one
@quiltedquickerpicker
@quiltedquickerpicker 4 жыл бұрын
maybe it didn't make it xD
@n.w.414
@n.w.414 4 жыл бұрын
notice the picture for this video. It has a BEFORE and AFTER picture so it obviously is just fine.
@snowball1988
@snowball1988 4 жыл бұрын
Was there ever an update video for this plant?
@hadasgoshen
@hadasgoshen 6 жыл бұрын
what if you've over watered the plant and it's starting to rot? :(
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын
Best bet is to repot with fresh soil, cutting away the rotted roots and cutting away and equal amount of foliage above so the plant can still support itself
@somethingdifferent8613
@somethingdifferent8613 4 жыл бұрын
In Winter I put these overwatered plants next to my room heater and it dries really quick
@chileshebowa4212
@chileshebowa4212 4 жыл бұрын
My dracena started dropping green leaves and then it just broke in half and died 😭😭😭
@brianhardaway9716
@brianhardaway9716 4 жыл бұрын
Hadas Goshen take it out of the pot, cut off the dead growth and trim the roots. Then get another pot with fresh dirt. What I didn’t see from this video is that when you use a terracotta/clay pot you have to sit it in water for about an hour, so that the pot/ clay soaks up water. You’ll see bubbles coming from the pot as an indication that the pot is soaking up water. If not every time you water the plant the moisture goes into the pot not the plant. Another thing to remember when repotting is to put a broken piece of pot, or something to cover the watering hole in the bottom of the pot. The hole should allow the excess water to flow out of the pot, but should be big enough that the excess water drains slowly. This enables the dirt/plant to soak up water and stay nourished. After replacing the dirt don’t water the plant for a few days and leave the plant out of the Sun, but ensure that it’s getting light.After 2-3 days soak the plant allowing water to run out of watering hole. Do this a few times to insure the plant has taken in enough water. A tip to find out if the plant needs watering is to lift the plant up without the over pot? I just pick the plant up out of the cover pot and see how heavy it is. If the plant is heavy it needs no water, but if it’s light, then water it thoroughly and it should be good for a week or 5 days, depending on where it’s sitting, outside because of the sun more often, or in winter every 8-10 days. I also used to drown my plants until I started watching how the leaves hanged. It’s better to water 1x thoroughly than 3x short. As long as the stem/trunk isn’t completely rotten you can still save it. Also the live part can simply be cut off and placed in a glass of water. After 2-3 weeks roots will show and you can give it another try. Remember to cut the living growth long enough for potting. Try it out. It’s always better to buy a young plant instead of an older one because the younger ones are cheaper, they can take the changes/ more abuse easier, and because they’re looking for LOVE, they’ll try to accommodate your faults or inexperience. Besides when it’s smaller you get a feeling of achievement when it starts growing. But also on another tip is, most plants that are on their last limbs, will shoot out a Baby, trying to preserve the next generation. Like the banana plant. So you could take that cutting an propagate a whole new plant. Don’t give up and when all else fails, take your plant to swimming class.
@bko2613
@bko2613 4 жыл бұрын
@@chileshebowa4212 I'm so sorry you're going through this hard time.
@bonjovirocks24
@bonjovirocks24 3 жыл бұрын
How much water is appropriate for a plant this size?
@autumnspells
@autumnspells 4 жыл бұрын
Can you reuse or refresh “dead” soil? Like adding compost and other amendments back in?
@toosense
@toosense 4 жыл бұрын
jordania moore Sure, that's what I do. Sometimes I'll add a little bit of peat moss and fertilizer (or a little plant spike) as well.
@atmywhitson
@atmywhitson 4 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering the same thing because I really don't have the money to buy new soil at the moment so I'm hoping to amend the bag in have.. it is pretty dry and old though so I may have to break down and buy a bag of fresh potting soil from Walmart or Lowe's. I just rooted a bunch of golden pothos cuttings and I really want them to have the BEST start possible. 💚🌿🤗
@pedclarkemobile
@pedclarkemobile 4 жыл бұрын
Perlite is cheap in big bags, it works well with old soil because it keeps its structure (doesn't decompose) and it's drainage properties reduce the risk of gnats and fungal issues.
@Robert_A_Keyboards4948
@Robert_A_Keyboards4948 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video! Underwatering is one of the easiest problems to remedy though! The haircut and repotting (a lot of visible life seen) are excellent choices to fix this plant. Overwatering on the other hand is often a slow certain doom for draceaenas though!
@hellothere663
@hellothere663 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a followup to this video. Can you post a link to how this plant did?
@aianinfusion
@aianinfusion 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I subscribed, can totally watch all day. Just started growing plants at home 🌱
@andrewpaige1194
@andrewpaige1194 4 жыл бұрын
U keep talking about that dracenea being in such bad shape, but it’s not at ALL! I wouldn’t even be REMOTELY worried, just a little guilty feeling that I let it get like that, and can honestly say there’s no WAY that couldn’t be turned around, very easily and very quickly! At that moment that plant is still in relatively GOOD shape. Unless there’s something invisible like u mentioned, as in lack of nutrients, which is rarely gonna be the reason someone’s plant looks like that. all u need to do is water it(I haven’t watched the video yet, I stopped at 1:22)! U can even leave the bad leaves on, and it’ll make a complete perfect comeback, VERY quickly! It’ll just look way better if u remove the bad leaves, but all u NEED to do to make that plant fully healthy is water it well(and continue watering it). Im VERY saddened by the thought that someone like you would even CONSIDER giving up on a plant anywhere NEAR as good as that one still is! Only give up on a plant when the roots have desiccated, or rotted away, and ur sure it’s actually dead!
@francinebriones1718
@francinebriones1718 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is too be outsd , brown it turn 😔 I brought it in , now with Xtra fertilizer & soil let's see if I save my plant ? Question why do plants start growing then turn brown ?
@splashyreacts
@splashyreacts 4 жыл бұрын
I have chilli seedlings. Sprayed them with insecticide yesterday and repotted them. Now they dying. Might it have something to do with me using an old stainless steel cleaner bottle for the insecticide spray? I did clean it out before using it but maybe its chemical residue? They were very healthy before that.
@junbug9435
@junbug9435 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kev, for the great tips!
@auntycovid7507
@auntycovid7507 4 жыл бұрын
If there is not a single leaf left, can it be revived?
@ollvebranch
@ollvebranch 3 жыл бұрын
I did this for a couple of house plants. They still died. I have fingers-of-death where houseplants are concerned! However worm-castings is something I haven’t tried. Third time’s a charm..🤞
@michellec.4994
@michellec.4994 4 жыл бұрын
My cat was eating at my dracena.. so I just cut it back.. added more soil/ fertilizer, put it outside to get fresh air! Its doing great!!
@daver9643
@daver9643 4 жыл бұрын
On my plant the leaves are drooping totally probably due to under watering and the soil is so dry The water is repelled . But until I replenish the soil I’m going to put it in a pot filled with water so it will absorb from the bottom. Do you think tapwater is too harsh and do you think this plant needs just all regular soil or part cactus? Thanks
@TrueStuff
@TrueStuff 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have the follow up video or how this plant looked after you changed the pot?
@carmenbugeja8722
@carmenbugeja8722 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. When is best to water the Draco draecena in winter is once a month ok?
@PompomYourkey
@PompomYourkey 4 жыл бұрын
always get a pot with a hole at the bottom so water can drain also just dont over water.
@CurioByBSpokeDesigns
@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Жыл бұрын
Did the Dracaena survive? Did you do a follow up video?
@HadeerSinawe
@HadeerSinawe 4 жыл бұрын
Side note: I reuse talenti containers myself!
@Lotus0305
@Lotus0305 3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😁😁😁
@charlyd9096
@charlyd9096 5 жыл бұрын
Does this work for any plant? I'm trying to bring back some plants from my mother's funeral. I have 2 peace lilys and another plant, not sure what its called but I would like to save them.
@atmywhitson
@atmywhitson 4 жыл бұрын
Yes,this will work for your other plants as well, especially peace lilies 💚🌿 Btw I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏♥️
@memyself1670
@memyself1670 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any advice on how to get rid of or control the house nats that can get into your plants soil?
@epicgardening
@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын
I have an article on my website www.epicgardening.com about fungus gnats
@MandyFilet
@MandyFilet 4 жыл бұрын
Wait, so where can I find the update video?
@ItAllFadestoBlack
@ItAllFadestoBlack 4 жыл бұрын
I got this plant from a family friend to try and fix but the info I was reading on it was to keep it in a small pot. I’m afraid to repot it again bc of shock but now I’m not sure what to do
@shelion77
@shelion77 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me why you do not put little pebbles etc at the bottom of the pot for drainage?
@koko137591
@koko137591 3 жыл бұрын
🖐🏼 what tips do you suggest for a majestic palm indoor with artificial lighting?
@elahnzee
@elahnzee 3 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to just trim off the yellow/brown tips rather than the whole leaf?
@HJP110987
@HJP110987 4 жыл бұрын
I have a rubber plant that’s not doing so well. I’m not sure what’s wrong. I repotted it, I give water on a schedule, I’ve moved it around my apt to different lighting situations and it’s still struggling. I’m so sad about it! Any suggestions on a burgundy rubber plant?
@ihabahmed1132
@ihabahmed1132 5 ай бұрын
Is the treatment for root rot simply by watering the plant once a week, or are there other solutions? Because the leaves have begun to fall.
@dustylent756
@dustylent756 3 жыл бұрын
Aww I just bought one of these! Doing well so far wishing for the best!
@amormagisterestoptimus
@amormagisterestoptimus 4 жыл бұрын
How 2 u know that they way you think the plant should be- is the right way? Its only a to small pot. But I think itd a nice way to spend the ti e in Quaratine- I will also spend time with my plant. Thank you for the inspiration.
@angelinaalvarez9838
@angelinaalvarez9838 4 жыл бұрын
I have a parlor palm thats leaves are turning brown and the soil I use hasn’t been doing any justice for him :/ I’m hoping you can suggest how I revive the plant since there isn’t much life left in it
@gregandoni5765
@gregandoni5765 4 жыл бұрын
mine is in worse condition, before i went away for Christmas holidays it was in great shape, when i got back is was almost dead, now it has some leaves left and they are really feeling the gravity.
@danielaoliveira8281
@danielaoliveira8281 2 жыл бұрын
Even those yellow leaves you left there mean the plant is underwatered? I thought my dracaena's yellow leaves were due to overwatering (and maybe it is as I haven't seen crispy brown leaves)
@cgmax7
@cgmax7 3 жыл бұрын
I have planted an aquarium at is it ok to give planted aquarium water to the plants?
@facetofacelikemoses2236
@facetofacelikemoses2236 3 жыл бұрын
I reported mine into a smaller pot because I put it into too big a pot and was getting very full on top and lanky on the bottom. When I transplanted I cut some of the very thick roots. Will this hurt
@soukainab9646
@soukainab9646 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what did you add please to the soil .
@sharonarcher4661
@sharonarcher4661 2 жыл бұрын
Can I use MOSQUITO BITS, and Potassium instead of worm castings worm castings to my dragon tree.
@mr.didymos7586
@mr.didymos7586 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a plant like that and it broke its tusk. My mom dropped the pot with the remaining roots to the garbage but I still have a broken top. Is it any good to put it in the water in expectation for it to shoot some roots?
@cherryblossoms4528
@cherryblossoms4528 5 жыл бұрын
My spider plant needs help. Some time ago I trimmed its roots. Then I hung it in direct sunlight. Saw it losing colour n started having burnt leaves and learned from Google that it doesn't tolerate direct sunlight. Removed it from direct sunlight and removed burnt leaves but I don't see any betterment. Its leaves are still pale green and droopy. Could it be that it's dying because of trimming roots? Or is it just sick because of all hat sunlight and will be okay after some time?
@TM-wi3or
@TM-wi3or 4 жыл бұрын
If you put wormcasting jn a pot, won't worm eggs hatch and create a worm infestation in your pot?
@Goldy-yu6xw
@Goldy-yu6xw 3 жыл бұрын
What if all of the leaves come off because that happened to me and not sure what to do
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