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So very true !

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Indeed I concur

[@arlenemohandeson16]

This guy is the best. Great information straight forward and he doesn’t waste your time. I’m not even a plant person, but I’ve learned so much about taking care of the two little plants that I have my plants. Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome thank you 😊

[@painetdldy]

you not only give great advice, you're also teaching people all over the world the correct names for their plants. YAY

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍 thanks!

[@jaqwatson9425]

Wow I’ve learned so much today ~ binge watch ~ I’ve unsuccessfully tried to get rain water but it’s difficult for me with some health problems so I’m happy to hear I can make use of my fish tank water & the filter as a natural approach. I use bamboo knitting needles to help air out the soil. Every day is a school day!!! Thank you so muchly 🙏🏼

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great, thanks for watching 👍

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Over my last year of going from my first plants to having a mini-jungle in my office, this channel has been such a life saver. Your videos are informative, fun, and encouraging. I've learned sooooo much from this channel and share it with all my houseplant groups!

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[@TM15HAKRN]

Try growing some flowering plants U will love

[@zoedearden247]

Put banana skins into a container & add water. A day or 2 later, you'll have a great tonic to water the plants with. They seem to like it, and it encourages growth. If it's quite strong, then I water it down and can water more plants. It can sometimes smell of bananas while you're watering, but it doesn't last long.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Top tip!

[@dianamay8600]

I use my long thin fabric scraps, from sewing projects, to tie my plant to stakes. They look really pretty

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Neat idea 👍

[@rosalindasalas3088]

I love your tips. I like to cut off the bottom of my bottle so I can controll the humidity, one of my seedlings leaves started to mold, too much moisture so I tried cutting the bottom of the bottle so I could unscrew the top and have a little ventilation, or maybe poke holes in the bottom with a hot nail it works great. Thank you for your great advice. I love watching all your videos❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great tips thanks Rosalinda! Glad you're liking the videos thanks!

[@clarepover4978]

just found this excellent video. So clearly demonstrated. A new look for my house plants. His enthusiasm is infectious.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful!

[@roseannaallen2440]

I’m very happy that I came upon your channel. I have a mini forest in my apartment. I’m learning so much from you of how to take better care of my plants. I’m always hesitant to cut some of my plants, fearing the worst. Because of watching you, I’m now going to be a little more adventurous in pruning my plants. Thank you very much for all of your wonderful tips. I’ve learnt so much.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍 Thank you 😊

[@dmitrimikrioukov5935]

I probably disagree with the first 2 tips because those nutriet media haven't decomposed yet. The decomposition that will start will probably promote strong fungal growth and ph drop in the pot soil. Not all plants will like that. Instead I water them with aquarium water and fertilise with aquarium filter contents.

[@piccadilly171]

Thoroughly enjoying binge-watching your videos! *I use chopsticks or thin wooden skewers to aerate soil in the pot and just turn it over (‘plough the field’). Then gently tap the pot and it makes the plant look more attractive with fresh soil appearance. Prevents impacted soil and I’m sure it re-introduces air back into the soil which benefits roots. *Spent tea bags: I save them, allow to dry out then cut open and collate in a separate container then periodically add 2-3 spoonfuls (even more) into each plant pot. This saves me from replacing the soil as it adds nutrients. My plants seem to thrive with intense green colours and general vibrancy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very nice tips, thanks. I'm not the only one using chopsticks then!

[@Joce-bl7qi]

@Piccadilly Circus Do you add the 2+ spoonfuls on top of the soil and water over it or mix the dried tea throughout the potted soil?

[@piccadilly171]

@@Joce-bl7qi I sprinkle the dried tea leaves to the soil and then use a chopstick to mix and aerate the soil. Tap the pot gently on the table and allow the soil to become evenly levelled again. You can water your plant now or if soil still looks and feels moist hold off watering until soil feels dry at least 1-2 inches down from top of soil (and your pot also feels lighter).

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[@cathyslaton9998]

@@SheffieldMadePlants ,I also use them if not sure if plant need water I will stick the chopsticks into plant when I pull it out no dirt on it means it needs water ,If it come out with dirt on it that means it don’t need watering .

[@lolacarlile6302]

I'm just starting having indoor plants and I'm 75! It's so exciting, but I truly a novice....

[@naveenkapoor8065]

My personal hacks Bathroom shower for cleaning dust Asprin in snake plant (1 table in 1 litre, once in 3 months) Use dripper in top of moss stick in harsh summer Milli bug cocktail : banking sods + neem oil + handwash liquid + cockroach killer. My fertilizer mix : compost + bone meal + mustard cake + neem cake + epsom salt + dap granules + npk granules + urea. Let them ferment for 2 months then one tea is sufficient for one plant for 2 months. Every plants parents got many hack and so do I but can't recall all now. I m also pet parent and hacks for taking care of my Labrador and German shepherd.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Those are great ideas, thanks!

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Thanks for the useful info, I enjoy your humorous delivery without a lot of rambling.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching!

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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

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I’ve only recently found your channel, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I’m learning so much x

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

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I like to listen to your calm voice.

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Thank you Momiji!

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Me too! I watched almost all available videos because of the calming voice. Helps with my anxiety problems, just listening. And advices are brilliant, of course.

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I found you in my feed, and I like what you have to say. I will use some of these ideas for sure.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mikefisher4834]

I never knew Google photos had the plant identifier on it🤯

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@k.weinberger2421]

I’ve read that coffee plants make a chemical/compound that inhibits other plant’s growth around the plant to reduce competition for soil nutrients. Not sure if that extends to coffee grounds, but might be worth looking into.

[@mariamartin8175]

I love your work, just an observation of the coffee grounds. It needs to be dry to mix it with your dirt!!❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@user-zp9te9zx5w]

Thanks for confirming this. I’ve left coffee grounds out in a bowl before and they mold quickly - wouldn’t want to make my potting soil all moldy!

[@deniseb9302]

I am so glad that I found your channel. I will be following you to pick your brain. I love that watering hack for when I go on vacation. It’s hard to find someone to take good care of all my green babies. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊. I don't bother getting someone to look after mine. They'll be safer fending for themselves!

[@jeanthornton2107]

😂😂😂going on holiday I'd need 60 bottles to drip feed my house plants.. Good job I've got a good neighbour

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@davidrocque1587]

I like the Turkey baster trick. I have some big potted cycads that probably weigh 50-60 pounds. This would be a lot easier than lifting them to empty out the excess water in the saucers.

[@druthomson3688]

I love your videos - thank you! Real Simple has some good info about the cons of mixing coffee grounds into houseplant soil without first composting to make the nutrients available to plants, and also about placing used grounds on top of the soil.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip off

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip off

[@BerylBerry]

Thanks about the coffee grounds ! I usually feed it to my worm Composter . Using it in the soil for my plants is totally cool! And thank you about the vegetable and egg water . I use my potato water too .

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@shb1950]

All your “hack “ tips I very much appreciated . Every time I tune into you I learn something.Thank you so much for being there. Your knowledge base is incredible .

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You are so welcome!

[@willowtree6657]

Your hacks are brilliant- definitely going to use them :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

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Omg I'm so happy I found your channel!!! Thank u!! Keeper comin

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Lacey. Will do!

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I have watched two of your videos prior to this one. Your videos has taught me a lot. I will continue today watching your other videos. Wow!!! you are very clear and informative. I have subscribed. Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much. Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@vorkosiganhs]

Just a great video, really appreciated!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paganphil100]

I use crushed egg-shells which contain calcium and also help to improve drainage.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s a good’n

[@kathiamedeirospereira2953]

I loved many of the ideas that was given, and even use some now! Thanks!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool, thanks Kathia!

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Thank you for liking my comments

[@annap3972]

I just found your channel, love your videos! Thank you for sharing your tips with us! 💛🌞

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff. Thanks 😊

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Excellent advice as usual 😃

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you think so!

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So happy I found ur channel. Totally been non stop watching since I found it.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff thank you 😊

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I really enjoy your many tips and tricks for plant care. I am a retiree who has just recently gotten back into plants. I once had a good supply of them years ago and got rid of them when I realized I was not as devoted as I was at the start. Now, I find myself taking great pride in growing plants and flowers. Your videos encourage me to broaden my interest and provides me with helpful information and advice on plant care. Thank you for sharing.🫶

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome, I'm glad you like the videos!

[@conniemaniaci3612]

I always follow your information. Great video.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I appreciate that!

[@mph6877]

50 years ago when we went on vacation my mother would run about 2 in of water in the bathtub and put all the plants in it so that they would water from the bottom and when we came back home all we had to do was to clean out the tub

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That's a good'n 👍

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Your tips make so much sense. Thank you so much from America.. 🌻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Gina 👍

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I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for subbing!

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Thanks bud quite a few gems there,

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

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Very well presented episode.... Very useful and practical tips .....

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you liked it

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Thank you for the information! KZbin just suggested your channel for the first time. I’ve saved a bunch of your videos to binge. Very knowledgeable. Wish I knew your channel was out there much earlier. Could have seriously saved some of my plants!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeannettelee2806]

Excellent as always.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks so much!

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Very beneficial and easy hacks. Great 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like them!

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Thank you for your videos. I’m really enjoying them and find them very helpful as a new plant parent. ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You are so welcome!

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Thank you for these clever ideas

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like them!

[@barbaracole4314]

Great ideas, I'm going to try these, thx !

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Barbara 👍

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very good and helpful tips - thank you so much!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

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Amazing!

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Interesting tips👍thank u so much🙏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

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THANK YOU THIS IS GREAT

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

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Just discovered this channel. Good info for beginners.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Debbie 👍

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Love all your videos.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@alicekamel2771]

Excellent hacks indeed 🎉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@anonymone453]

You can use unsalted water from your boiled vegetables to fertilize your houseplants... but that means you're boiling (!) your vegetables in unsalted (!!) water and should dedicate some of your houseplant time to learning to cook

[@evabognar9167]

I was watching this with CC on and was cracked up to see diffenbachia subtitled as "different backyard" 😄 Great tips, thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 Glad you found it useful 👍

[@jeanthornton2107]

Excellent thank you 🤗. ❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@aus9994]

Since I have watched this channel, love your tips very helpful. Definitely will try the first one. I use left over tea for my maidenhair to keep it thriving and a happy success. Thank you 💝

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@amandafarley5473]

Wow. These could be super helpful and definitely educational for someone who doesnt garden alot. Or is new to gardening.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@cilr]

My ZZ plant has been growing like crazy after using your Oatmeal and Tea fertilizer hack. TY!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Brilliant thanks for letting me know 👍

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I just found ur channel😍...omg osm video n tips...😍thank u sooo much dear😍..I will try...

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@mariepatterson7804]

Thanks again

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@carrielange2692]

I think the ice cube hack works for orchids because blooming is triggered by a drop in temp. I ignored that so called useless hack for years because orchid experts laughed at it. But my orchids didn't bloom for years either, while my mother in laws bloomed multiple times a year and she only watered with ice cubes. Finally, out of frustration, I started trying it. Guess what? I have one orchid with two flower spikes in bloom right now, and two others that are growing a flower spike right now, LOL. I know orchid experts scoff at the idea, but you can't argue with success.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Interesting, didn’t know they flowered on a drop in temp.

[@carrielange2692]

@@SheffieldMadePlants yes, many orchid lovers have a regimen of taking their orchids outside in the fall, so the lower temps will trigger blooming! I'm not an orchid fanatic, but I've got a few, and it's really neat to see that flower spike grow and the flowers bloom one by one. 😍

[@audreymuratore]

I never gave them ice cubes to my orchids and I have one now with 7 blooms.

[@vivimannequin]

The reason it's bad though is because orchids (most likely phalaenopsis since they're everywhere) are tropical plants and putting ice on them can damage the roots

[@timmyd3819]

I didn't want to harm the roots because Orchids are tropical plants, but I did water mine with nothing but very cold water (waited for the tap to get as cold as it can then used that). My result was an orchid that was in bloom for over a year before it finally dropped its flowers.

[@kbm4409]

New to your channel and your video has lots of useful realistic info...I love plants but I'm not a master so these videos are going to be helpful..I do lots of research but I'm still learning..thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you, glad you’re liking them 😁

[@RC-yb5dp]

Good idea about using cooking water, especially when boiling eggs. The vegetable water I am drinking it for myself 😅. Maybe I will share a little of my fresh coconut water mixed in with their regular watering. Maybe, it is just so delicious. 😂😂😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@rajbthapar1880]

Thank v informative as I have a small window garden

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Most welcome 😊

[@annalawton8163]

Thanks another the information was very clear I will try the hacks you suggested thanks.

[@annalawton8163]

Ment to say another good video

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much Anna 😁

[@deborahm1813]

Love these! I used some leftover bamboo skewers (I knew I was saving them for a reason!) instead of the chopsticks to stake up my golden pathos. I used the 2 liter pop humidity dome for my nerve plant (Cookie) and moon valley friendship plant (Porus Horace). Worked really well and saved them both. Horace was down to 3 little stubs and now has a bunch of baby leaves popping out. Cookie was down to 2 stems with 1 leaf. Thank you!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like the names!

[@frankbooth2879]

one thing i like is having an extra washing bowl. i have 6 big plants in kitchen bowls and when i get runoff i like to move plant to empty bowl , then when they're all done i use the runoff for outdoor plants

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great tip!

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G m thank u all thies tips r excelent😇💯👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@barbschewe9560]

Great job. !!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers

[@karaboo6547]

I like to make my tea with loose leaf tea instead of tea bags, let them dry and use them for my african violets and ferns. My Great Aunt used to have a TEA party every couple of months with her african violets and to this day I have never seen any violets as beautiful as hers were. I have found that my boston ferns really seemed to love the tea leaves. Thank you for all your advice, greatly appreciated!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@simmim4611]

Very useful hacks. 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like them!

[@Smileyfacemom]

Great tips thx

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks

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Great hacks!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers 😁

[@beverlypopp3543]

I am very thankful to have found Sheffield Made Plants! This was a great start, adding some new and useful hacks, while confirming some tried and true. I use skewers from Dollar Tree cut to fit the plant, but chopsticks are awesome for larger plants. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent hacks, clear audio and speech, and pleasant presentation! Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much Beverley

[@ladyd8028]

Beverly, I'm using a couple of wooden rulers as stakes in a recently-repotted 8" Bird of Paradise and my nearly year-old Raindrop Pepporomia. Use garden ties - or garbage bag twist ties - for easy securing.

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I very much agree he is very knowledgeable in his information

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@annalawton8163 Thanks Anna

[@rosemariesaldanha481]

Great ideas

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 👍

[@juanitagordon5064]

You can also use used tea bags besides coffee grounds

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely 👍

[@dewidevi2157]

Yup I've done it too, I use left over tea, water fr washing rice & veggies , great way for natural fertilizer & make my plants happy too.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great 👍

[@firstlast6292]

I never thought of that! And aquarium water? Now I have to get a fish or 3.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@firstlast6292 😂

[@davidrocque1587]

Like your channel. I'm sure you're probably familiar with the hack of using a rolled up newspaper to hold larger cacti while transplanting them.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve seen something similar 👍

[@firozapatel9811]

Hello brother..you teach me a lots more for my house plants 🪴 thanks 🙏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sherylleslie6454]

Useful

[@Juliechappers]

I bake egg shells then grind them into powder and add a little bit to the potting mix for calcium. I also sprinkle this on flower beds and allotment beds.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it!

[@user-mx1gf3xh1q]

I add some rocks under the house planter pot to keep from over watering . therefore, not sitting in water in the saucer.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

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[@helenculwell8726]

Really enjoyed this video and now am one of your subscribers. Especially liked your tip about using Google Lens. I should have been on top of identifying my plants upon purchase but failed at that within a few more purchases. 🥺 Thank you so much for your great contribution to us plant lovers. I’m a Hoya and Philodendron lover and enjoy their beauty. Thanks so much👍🪴🌵

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fantastic thanks very much. Goggle lens is a life saver - I only discovered it last year. Great little app

[@princepalmer3329]

I've tried moving them into the light not watering so much. I've just watered one with warm water and not watering the other. I think I'm probably overwatering as the supermarket I bought them from are known too not take care of their stock of plants but these were great when I bought them.now starting to go floppy at the leaves.

[@lydiasasaki5668]

Awesome

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks

[@KJ-xc6qs]

clever

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@darlenedybas9706]

Thank you great videos. Do you use perlite on top of soils ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I have been yes. I used it to try and stop fungus gnats getting in. Didn’t really work

[@Janice4304]

Very precise and useful to know about these hacks 😀

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks

[@maiadion557]

Hi! I've bought watering quenouille for my plant... Same idea as the watering bottle but in glass with a a long straw like shape that goes deep in the soil.. Really helful for beginners or finicky plants... Some are sold at Walmart 😻😻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds great!

[@seraozkvanc2799]

Love your videos! How much coffee is too much?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Don't go mad. I wouldn't put more than 2 parts to 5 parts soil.

[@painetdldy]

I had some clear plastic takeaway knives so used a couple to prop up my world famous crassula ovata gollum/et's fingers (it's still alive!)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Neat 😁

[@stephanie_obrien]

I really like the coffee hack!! Is there a risk of putting too much coffee in the plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d do it once in a while rather than every time

[@dennisginnard7535]

Thank you, my friend. Can you tell me what’s the correct RH for a propagation box? Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

RH?