how to care for indoor plants + greenify you home! | DIY, tips and tricks

[@woxter100]

Pro tip: If you want your oxalis to grow like crazy and have a lot of flowers, direct sun is the best. At first the leaves will die, but then grow back bigger and more magenta. Also one of the easiest plants to propagate (seriously, fool proof), just put one leave in water an forget about it, one month later you will have a lot of roots and babies ☘😁

[@irisbos717]

Adding rocks to plants can actually promote root rot. It's called the perched water table effect. Betsy Begonia and Epic Gardening both made helpful video's on how this works.

[@hannahh6793]

I've watched A LOOOOOT of plant tours and 'How-to take care of' videos. I own 120+ houseplants so I do know a lot of this stuff but I wanted to say, this was the most informative and fun to watch plant video I think I've seen. ❤🌿 Also, loved your pole tutorial. I haven't seen one made that way before. And it looks totally achievable!

[@debrawalters9746]

I absolutely love your hair color! There are two plants I’m getting immediately! The friendship and the triangle plants, both are unique and beautiful! Thank you Danie! 💖💖💖

[@iHanna]

As a plant lady myself I love this kind of videos!

[@tmarie1596]

If you let the Monstera Adansonii grow down the leaves remain small. But if you encourage the plant up a moss pole they will get larger.

[@DIYDanie]

Oh great tip!!! 🌿 Will def do that when I pot it!

[@sassyiggy9539]

Danie! Please re-pot that fiddle leaf fig! The roots are trying to escape out the bottom. Lol

[@laqueenie_art]

Hahaha I came to say the same thing! It's looking a bit sad because it needs a bigger pot.

[@NatashaVincent]

I'm sure she'll do it once she moves

[@DIYDanie]

I'm waiting to move so that I can repot it and keep it in its new home FOREVER HAHA

[@adamspful]

@@DIYDanie Great Danie, as soon as possible because your girl is about to act out big time.

[@evanerdmanne8194]

Also get rid of the rock at the bottom of the pot

[@JulianBuilds]

Telling your plants you love them everyday is KEY!!!

[@crzychknlady14]

with the staghorn wall-mount wall that you want to do. You should do a bunch of different animal heads(fake/diy obviously) with the plant coming out the tops of their heads!

[@DIYDanie]

Cool idea!

[@fbeaz]

i can’t believe you have a marble queen pothos. i’ve been looking for one for years now!!! it’s sooo beautiful!!

[@jessicaroggeman5168]

Hi Dani! I have an extra tip for you: I noticed your fiddle leaf fig 's roots are coming out off the pot's drainage holes. That means you got to repot him into a bigger pot because he's literally growing out of it's current pot. My local plant expert advices reporting in a pot that's 20% bigger then the pot he's currently in. That way the shock of repotting is the smallest. Best do it after the move though, because if the plant's not firmly rooted into the soil yet, he might get much more easily damaged during the moving proces ;-)

[@dyanbuck853]

would like to see the DIY Stag Horn Fern mounting project when you get to it

[@aliesefitch1099]

Everybody telling you to repot your fiddle leaf fig is so bossy! I get they're trying to be helpful, but sometimes people purposely keep their plants rootbound if they don't want them to get bigger. Planterina has tons of healthy, rootbound plants. Just my two cents haha. Great video, Danie 👍

[@llewodcm20]

How do you water a rootbound plant? I was having trouble with an ag that there wasn't any soil by the roots, so all the water was flowing past them and the plant remained thirsty. I repotted to fix it.

[@aliesefitch1099]

@@llewodcm20 I would bottom water it to give the roots time to suck up the water!

[@rick2bees]

Those Monstera Deliciosa will take over your place.... I got one in my office and it rules the place. It is in a 2ft square pot and it is now 7ft high using a pallet (yes, a transport pallet) as a climbing rack.... Nice plants, btw, I own Pothos and Philidendrons too... You're handy and have green thumbs.... Great combo....

[@erinmoore9681]

Pallet, good idea!

[@denises9426]

I have one of those devils ivy. You truly cannot kill it lol. I’ve proprogated it a few times. Perfect plant for people that do not have a green thumb... like me! Great video Danie! Love to Kenobi 😘🐾🐾

[@geanniesimmons976]

I love orchids and African violets. I have lots of different plants too. I've learned how to propagate the violets 😄. I love, love, love house plants, so much fun 👍

[@GilbertBeans]

I have 3 Pilea plants. I had no idea they were like a succulent! I will now keep that in mind. I was watering them way too much now that I know this. Appreciate your video! I started getting plants a few months ago and they’ve honestly helped my depression so much. I’m a single mom with terminal cervical cancer and it’s hard doing it on my own. Plants really are so incredible 🖤

[@sweetestpotato4392]

Pilea also prefer bottom watering. They don’t like their leaves getting wet either.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Yellow leaves on a philodendron mean it's getting too much water...not too much light. Totally...about the fiddle leaf fig. I call mine Goldilocks. Yours needs repotting since the roots are coming out of the holes in the bottom. When you repot it...it'll take off growing again. Ooo...love the purple shamrock. Thanks for sharing some of your plants!

[@gecky_]

Have been deciding on my first plant babies the past few days, great timing on this video \o/

[@lindasaav7364]

So fun seeing your houseplants, I'm a #crazyplantlady myself so this video was definitely my cup of tea 👌🏻 If you're looking for a badass plant that is extremely easy to care for I suggest you have a look at the ZZ Raven 😎

[@cynthiaclee877]

If you want more plants of the ones you have (Pothos & Philodendron) & also to make it denser cut off quite a few "ends" put in water & the replant in same pot or a new pot / hanging basket, letting them get too long makes the plant over work trying to get nutrients to the ends, Hi from Australia.

[@Patti-1962]

The only plant I can keep alive is a pothos plant. They are fairly easy to propagate, so I normally have several small ball jars with cutting in them.... ready to be planted in a new pot. So it is a great money saver, as many of my potted plants are "children" from my older plants. My FAVORITE plant has to be the oxalis triangularis, so I have already started looking for one to buy in my area!

[@lauramadalina6788]

Fidle leaf fig really benefits in having the leaf keept dust free..just a wee tip

[@Barefootbunny]

A really nice collection and they look really healthy ☺️ Just wanted to let you know the monstera leaf will not split were there is a hole. The way the leaf comes out the way it will be. The shape does not change. But if it has great conditions and is fertelized each next leaf that grows will be bigger than the next and with more holes. Keep it up! Can't wait to see the new house/plant tour ☺️

[@muniracaceres1072]

Oxalis is My favourite plant in the world. Photophilia is That they like light and allí those plants are photophillic.

[@barbarasanroman9484]

So exciting to see 6myiu have a purple shamrock. I have one outside growibg, an annual in my zone. But I'm going to turn it into a houseplant. Thanks. Thanks for all the tips on the Fiddleleaf.

[@jessicahites871]

I can't keep plants alive to save my life lol. I just learned I'm keeping the wrong kind of plants😬 Thank you soo much for sharing these easy keepers!! That purple one is my new must-have!!💕

[@shisuto]

a little tip: the more light you give your oxalis the better. even direct sunlight is fine with them. my oxalis is super happy with direct morning sun and super full.

[@purplepixie274]

A pet friendly list would be helpful

[@Beruthiel45]

A quick Google search will give you plenty of info. Dani has a dog, and is describing her own plants, not trying to be a plant encyclopedia.

[@wmhaynwwsmn]

@@Beruthiel45 she is also a content creator so it's a fair ask.

[@Beruthiel45]

@@wmhaynwwsmn In the time it took to ask, the answer could have been found by a search, without the inferred criticism of the creator. Are we five-year-olds who need everything done for us, or mature enough to look for ourselves? I thought it unreasonable and therefore I commented with a helpful suggestion. Sorry if my years of experience in a junior high as a teacher-librarian prompted a less than useful response. 🙄

[@DragonGateDesign]

@@Beruthiel45 so you would OK with a surgeon that never asked questions?

[@MeMe-ln7cm]

They make diamond drill bits for ceramics. To drill drainage holes :)

[@JennaMcCallister]

I’m a notorious over-waterer. I’ve gotten better, but I also have cats that like to eat plants, even the fake ones. So, my ability to have plants is limited to hanging and outdoor. I so wish I could have them on tables and shelves! Yours look amazing.

[@KillianWolf]

I love all your videos, but this one is my favorite.

[@lovefaith6285]

Love the UFO plant and Purple Shamrock!! Those are the two I have been curious about! Just realized I'm probably over watering the Fickle Fig so I will back off it. Thank you so much for sharing your favorite green kids and tips! Congrats on you new home and all the other awesomeness your creating! Can't wait to see the next chapter of the Diaries of DIY Danie!! 🍾🎉✌💜👽🎨🛠🖌🎧🐕🌿🤘🖖 #makeitmessy

[@chrissy24-7]

Plant 🌿 people, unite! 💕

[@darlosstroud870]

That was fun Dani. Thanks for sharing your plant knowledge. Very helpful.

[@Smoucan]

I've had my rubber tree for almost 13 years and I love her, but home grown avocadotrees melts my heart. Something about watching your babies grow from nothing and see them thrive just tugs the heartstrings.

[@dorothytackett9943]

Thanks for all the plant information.

[@karenmcneill2602]

This was great Danie but I'm sticking to my faux plant babies! So little work required 😄...a lil dusting perhaps.

[@annemiekewielinga7203]

If you make a stag wall perhaps get different species and make a collection. That would look very interesting. I divided a plant into 3 small ones and i keep mine in the bathroom. They are mounted and get a bit of warm water when i shower.

[@ashleyvanderwater5065]

Not a plant person but I am a DIY Danie person, so I’m here. :)

[@MP19785]

Love this! I'm newly obsessed with plants (currently have 7 of them-mass cane, mini fiddle leaf fig, snake plant, yucca plant, aloe, catus and my lastest, most fav-string of pearls) You have 4 of the ones I've been dying to get! And now that I know how easy they are to care for...Im shopping online right after I finish this video! My hubby is NOT happy you posted this video 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you Danie!

[@MP19785]

Update! My hubby surprised me and took my plant shopping yesterday!! I got a pilea (it's so cute and tiny 🥰😍), a golden pothos and a zzplant!!! 😊😊😊🤗 He also told me I can't buy another plant for 3 months 🤣🤣

[@kendycruz7389]

Ooooouch!!! Fiddle baby needs to be repotted!! Its probably root bound which it will cause it to dry eventually. Bump it up a size ;) mine is about 5ft tall and love them but like you said.... leave it alone!!!

[@floief]

Ha! Thanks Danie :) Houseplants hate me....except orchids so I bet I could be friends with a staghorn.

[@leylineshealing5973]

I just bought my first houseplant because of this video. Was a whole family event and we even named him Phil 🤣🥰🤗

[@marisolbenitez7940]

God bless You, You Made My saturdays. I love your humor,información and DIY. Can't wait for next vídeo.

[@Sunflowers.sunrise]

Love picking up new plant babies 🌻🧡

[@davidgriffith618]

My favorite is the oxalic, yes, mine is 50 years old, and I am third owner.

[@ashleystephens7973]

Love your plants!! Your space is so beautiful! Just wanna let you know that those holes in your monstera will not eventually split they will stay that way. All Of it’s splits are there when the leaf unfurls they won’t change over time.

[@aliesefitch1099]

Was gonna say the same thing 😊

[@shayelea]

Danie, re philodendron: It’s so delicate! Me: *looks to my right at a philodendron with leaves bigger than my head* ...Not all of them are delicate. 😂 I find that the trailing philodendrons are easier to keep alive than the bushier kind with more succulent stems. I’ve killed most of my exotic philodendrons for one reason or another. Whereas my trailing philodendrons (the regular heart-leaf ones, as well as several Brasils) have mostly survived my blatant neglect. I find they bounce back pretty well from underwatering.

[@annaanna6411]

If you have a bathroom with no natural light but high humidity... try calatheas. I got mine a couple of months ago and they are doing surprisingly well

[@maggiedelnoce]

Oh my gosh. I'm having a ton of stomach cramping right now and I needed a non-chalant video to distract me, and this was perfect. Thank you Danie ♥️🌱

[@carlyh6913]

I've been looking for a pilea for ages 😬 (2 months) it's winter here and cus of that and covid it's hardd to find but when i do, woooo ima be stoked

[@MsJennifer576]

Hi, I was looking for one as well. I went to a garden place and the woman there said they have them around St. Pattrick's Day here in Ontario (not sure where you are from).

[@feliciaalmstrom6249]

In Sweden the name fore the Pilea is Elephant Ear, how cute 😍😂

[@melancholytrees]

That's so funny, the common name Elephant Ear in the U.S. refers to Alocasia spp. which are HUGE whereas Pileas are so small and dainty!

[@tinamc2820]

Great video! Very informative!🌿

[@sarahhaggerty1705]

I LOVE this!! It is so helpful 💕 I would love to see more repotting/care videos about planets, how to know how much to care and when to let the planets do its thing.

[@monie1527]

This was informative and fun. I am transitioning to tiny home living within two years and the mounted and hanging plants were gorgeous. Thanks for your care guide. Also getting a kitty so, no beautiful "purple butterflies." They are spectacular, however.

[@stacyk7876]

Oh girl, I needed this one. I kill every plant I touch and recently a friend brought me a gorgeous lil plant garden. I looked at it and said “it was nice knowing ya” ugh. But maybe there’s hope now after watching this that I can save my lil buddy.. My plant friend thanks you.😀🤪

[@sheila95472]

Thanks for the info on the Pilea! I bought one and promptly killed it with too much love. I was really sad because I love the leaves. So, not that I have better information, I'm ready to try again.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

And a plant tour?!?! Whaaaattt??? Girl!! I am not getting jack squat done today!!

[@rachelmiranda1870]

I have philodendrom and snake plants inside my houee and inside my enclosed patio. Love plants.

[@Michele-zn5yi]

Dani, You should hook up with The Sill. Best plants, best tips, great company.

[@alysonlofgren3328]

Between you, Alexandra, and the Sorry Girls I am transforming into a crazy plant lady with a quickness, and my husband has no idea what is happening.

[@ritiennedsilva6571]

Same here!!! 😂

[@Kath-Erina]

Absolutely!!! Meeee too! But my hubby loves all the new plants in our home and says it makes it that much more cozy.. I used to kill every plant, even a cactus at one point... 🤦‍♀️ But I've gotten way better and even dared to buy a fiddle leaf fig... But she's not doing too well :( need to do more research I guess

[@joycemorgan1602]

So helpful.love your hair today.

[@mayhmmaydn]

Lol that fiddle leaf fig will love you more if you replant him. Toats!!

[@shaylacook6966]

YES. Just subscribed within seconds because you're so likeable!! I have 10 small plants but want to get some big ones - this really helped!! :)

[@VickyAvila3]

Thank you for the video!! I really appreciate the info! I started having plants in my room a few months ago and I love them SO MUCH ♥ It makes me so happy to see them grow ♥

[@Kate.Cooper.Lyn13]

I have to air plants and once a week you put them in water for about 2 hours it is really cool!

[@luly444lou]

Thank you Danie!! I have so many plants at my job and garden but not inside the house cause of the cats so I want to check some of the ones you have and see if they are not to have around them. I need some greenery in my house

[@sunnygem21]

I have a peace lily which I've repotted. So far so good. :-)

[@NatasaKouzali]

by the wayy consider repotting your fiddle leaf :)

[@nomymother]

Awesome vid, thanks for the tips! Btw, epiphyte is a greek word. Epi=επί=on top. Phyte=φυτό=plant. Windex, thank you.

[@plantyjo]

Hi Danie, if you like purple, then you'd love a Calathea for sure! I've got one last week and just got a second one today 🙈 they also move during the day and close up at night, super fun and gorgeous:)

[@7sevendaysara]

Danie thanx you just saved my pilea... I will stop water her. She wasn't doing great lately. Sara Nena DIY

[@NatJediMASTER]

Recently moved to a house that was built at the perfect angle so that no direct sunlight comes through the windows. Great for the ac bill....terrible for all of my plants lol. At least now I have a yard for a garden 💚

[@SarahSarah-tc8em]

Ohh beautiful plants!!! I want more!!

[@sinastogner9118]

Funny how your video is so much better today...oh!!!! Could it be because I’m drinking my coffee from the cutest DIY IN PROGRESS cup 🤔. Yes!!!! Love my cup 🥰. Going plant shopping this afternoon 😃

[@DIYDanie]

Ahhhh so exciting!!! 💜💜

[@Lifeasmrssmith]

This was great Danie! Thanks for sharing!

[@shondawade6110]

Omg! I've been calling my pothos plants Philodendrine!! Apparently I don't have any Phillies! Who knew!?

[@REC_CER]

Pothos is an umbrella term for all Epipremnum aureum, Philodendron scandans and some Scindapsus. What Danie has introduced as a pothos is also known as an Epipremnum aureum.

[@ingaburns9465]

Me too!🥴

[@itsnotmeitsyou8271]

I watch your vids because i love 😍 your hair lol

[@RianneOK]

I literally just moved and thinking about which plants to get. I love philodendrons and I think that will be the way to go. And I want some air plants.

[@giovanniexpelliarmus7492]

I've always felt like I'm a serial plant killer but I'm pretty sure this will help a lot

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

Spider plants are also one of these easiest especially if you forget to water they throw off baby plants.

[@giovanniexpelliarmus7492]

@@hazelmeldrum5860 oh thank you Hazel. I will definietly try it 💫💖

[@annaanna6411]

First of all, like everything, this is a thing of practice. You WILL get better if keep at it. Secondly every flat/house is unique in it's possibilities and limitations regarding plants. Sometimes you'll try a plant and find there is just no way to keep it happy in any of the places you can offer. That's absolutely fine and not your fault. Find it a different home and try something else. 😊

[@doonce]

Me: "oh that's a cool plant" *Googles it* Google: Toxic to cats Me: "Oh. OK. Maybe the next one?" *Googles it* Google: Toxic to cats and dogs Me: "Oh." Repeat for whole video.

[@AmandaOliveira-ec6yf]

Same. I have 4 demon cats who I can't get to stop eating my plants... I need something that won't bite back.

[@YsisPayoux]

I knooow it’s a struggle. Check out papyruses and Beaucarnea , cats can eat those and be fine 😃

[@AmandaOliveira-ec6yf]

@@YsisPayoux awesome, I will definitely check those out. Thank you!!

[@fehnryrnovak7544]

Saaaame! I want pretty vines but theyre all toxic to cats T.T

[@janellybean5]

We always had plants in my house when I was growing up. So when I moved out on my own, one of the first things I got was a plant. 🙂 I then ended up being adopted by 5 cats... So I just bought a plant hanger and instead of letting Phyllis (philodendron) sit on the counter, I just hung her near a window. There were no shelves nearby so I didn't have to worry about the cats getting to her. When her vines got too long I would just flip them over the top so the cats couldn't reach her. 🙂

[@janellybean5]

You are so adorable and hilarious! Please move to the US so we can be DIY buddies! Hahaha!

[@mahapervez6003]

Thanks Danie! Now my plants have actual names and not just plant 1, plant 2..

[@marjolein1872]

Greetings from this plantmom. (The Netherlands) 💚

[@marjolein1872]

"cause you're so deliciosa".. laughed out loud 😂😂😂

[@judyrobertson9479]

Have you tried a jade plant. Very pretty. Had one for over 20 years but left it outside one night when it hit freezing. That was it.

[@KelseyDrummer]

I have a variegated jade. I'm obsessed with it.

[@nursetrehammy4613]

Aw I am sorry! Yes here in CA we grow them outside and they get taller than me!

[@Hfg904]

Cool 👍🏾 I love plants too and own mostly pathos ~ thanks for the info ~ 😁

[@miraxterrik]

Decided, i need a pothos in my life!

[@Genesis523]

Great video Danie!! I took notes.

[@judym4673]

Have a look at planterina guys , she’s The expert and fun , but no purple hair like our Dani 😃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@janedoe932]

I follow her. I still have probs w my succulents 😭

[@Kath-Erina]

Bright and much light (a window sil) and only water when the soil is completely dry, like every 9 days, even in the very small pots. I then drench it in water with a little bit of ferilzer, let them drain out and put them back in their pots. They thrive and grow, I even successfully propagated one (but it took 6 months until I could finally transfer them into their own pot, so be patient) hope this helps :)

[@Kath-Erina]

@@janedoe932 also they store the water in their leaves. If you leave them to dry out for a week or two, you'll notice the leaves get soft and a little droopy and even some tiny 'wrinkles' depending on the type. If you water them the next day you will notice the leaves feel much thicker, fuller and are really plump. This whole process is normal and does not harm the succulent. I even feel like they do a lot better with drying out and watering cycles then if you keep them in constant slightly moist soil..

[@joycedavis9996]

five minutes posted...a first for me! kenobi’s living his best life!

[@qanitahmaryam3185]

I am from Pakistan 🙋‍♀️ and love your channel 😍

[@arteleanore7000]

What direction (south east west) do you keep your fiddle? I think he wants to be repotted since his roots came through the pot- this is a great video thank you!

[@PanioNut]

I LOVE my Oxalis. I’ve almost killed her a bunch, but she’s doing great!!

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

My swiss cheese is about 3 fert tall wild n crazy. Ive gad it fir 4 years n i am in love with it. Her name is curd

[@hannahjaneheathson]

LOVED THIS! My faves are pothos and fiddle leaf fig, I have both! I must say tho that my fig plant has been very easy to take care of, maybe she’s less of a diva or maybe she just matches my diva ness? Haha! Can’t wait to see the next video in the plant shop ❤️

[@sierrareyelts1481]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@MsFluffySama]

I fully understand you with your Fiddle Leaf Fig I have a baby Money tree and wow is it picky. Throws a tantrum at the slightest thing, it's happy now cause I don't move it. XD"

[@tinekejoldersma]

The little Ficus Monstera is sold here as Monstera Monkey. It grows in my North facing window like crazy. Love it, so do the lice ;>p My own fault, I cut flowers from my garden, sometimes lice sneak in that way.

[@ultraluminosity]

Where did you get the little Ghibli forest spirits under the office philodendron?? They are so cute! P.S. As a military spouse, I'm usually pretty unmotivated to put effort into decorating since I know I'll have to pack it all up and move a year or two later. That has all changed thanks to you! You have inspired me to do so many diy's that will finally make wherever we live feel like home (even if it means more packing!). Thank you so much ❤