How To Pick A Planter For Your Houseplant Or Succulent | Houseplant Tips & Tricks Ep. 1

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Plants featured in today's display:
Pilea peperomioides
Hoya pubicalyx
Begonia erythrophylla
Anthurium veitchii
Aloe vera
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Euphorbia trigona "Variegata"
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Philodendron bernardopazii
Microsorum diversifolium
Philodendron "White Princess"
Sanseveria ehrenbergii
Stapelia gigantea
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[@melissaf8332]

Am I the only one who is super excited that Nick posted on a TUESDAY???

[@codielane9787]

Nick you've been talking about repotting that Scindapsus for a while now. Lol. Glad to see you are just like the rest of us. Love ya!

[@thecosmos9303]

🤣❤

[@ceciliabruh2488]

Nick: "Don't directly pot in a cachepot!" Me, who did a few weeks ago: "Oh no"

[@aloiis]

Oh no! ^^' "Cache-pot" in French actually means "pot-hide", they really are only meant to conceal pots and be used as decorative elements, and are not planters themselves. I hope your plant will be ok!

[@FictionalSimmer]

Ive had several in cachepots for probably too long now.. But I don't have a pot to put in it yet

[@vlong7112]

Love how the foliage frames the shot 🤩🪴

[@stiltpuppy]

A note on unglazed ceramic- Glaze can guarantee that a pot is non-porous (water cannot pass through the wall of the planter), but certain clays are fired hot enough to cause the unglazed surface to be nonporous. This is caused by vitrification, the chemical process where clay and glass get stupidly hot and fuse into a more solid, dense mass. Terracotta is an earthware clay, which means that it is not meant to be fired hot enough to fully vitrify. if you drop water onto a terracotta pot, you should see it soak in. Stoneware clay, however, is typically fired a lot hotter and can be fired to vitrification even without glaze. If you have an unglazed or partially glazed clay pot that is not terracotta, it's a good idea to drip some water into it and wait to see if the water soaks in, or sits on the clay. The unglazed surface is rougher than glaze, and roots and microorganisms can grab onto the surface, but water will not be able to penetrate it as much, if at all. It's good to do the test because this isn't a certainty. This is also a food safety tip. While water may not be able to pass through unglazed stoneware clay, sometimes it can, and the rougher surface is generally harder to clean and sanitize.

[@Flyig_Walrus]

Damn Nick you got me thinking it was Friday.

[@plantcorewh0re844]

If you have an Ollie’s near you, they sell glazed ceramic cache pots for super cheap in the spring! From what I remember I got a few 6 in. cache pots for like 3.99 each. I drilled holes in the bottoms (It took like 10 mins per pot bc I wanted to be careful not to break it). Now, they’re some of my favorite planters that I own 😌

[@laurenervin1404]

Ollies is GREAT for this! I've definitely bought a few pots there, especially my larger glazed pots that can be really expensive👍

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

I got so many large glazed ceramic pots with drainage holes from Ollie's this past spring, which was perfect for wanting to put my pothos in them with poles. And they usually have incredible colors, and matching pots in many sizes.

[@meredithschwarz1838]

Same! My favorite pots have come from Ollie's and they are SO cheap.

[@SmackMyWitchUp]

This is so unexpected! I love the random midweek video!!

[@shadesofidaho]

11:49 about not repotting when your plant appears on the decline. Hum. Has not been my experience. Just a few weeks ago my Xanadu was having yellowing leaves almost daily. I finally decided to just check the roots and OMG I had about 3 foot of roots circling around the bottom of its pot. I gave her bigger home and not one yellow leaf since. Kind of kicking myself for not realizing this issue sooner.

[@NoDecaf7]

Highly informative. I love the way you talk to the camera, you're so well-researched and confident. Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@Green4CloveR]

I like to drill! If you come across a ceramic or glass vessel with no drainage hole, you can use a mason/tile drill bit to make your own. Practice before doing it on your nice one.

[@moirad3504]

This is something I want to do, my plan is to drill holes in tea cups to use as planters and give as gifts.

[@Green4CloveR]

@@moirad3504 it will help if you use a few layers of towels and an anti-skid mat as your drilling surface. Thin porcelain may or may not crack under the pressure of the drill so be careful. Good luck, I hope it works!

[@moirad3504]

@@Green4CloveR thanks for the advice. I've got a plan to practice on either chipped dishes I already own or just plain and cheep so I'm not going to feel bad about possibly wrecking them in the cause of learning.

[@tonyaglover3971]

@@moirad3504 cute idea!

[@moiraslater8526]

I use a diamond drill bit...does glass as well. Hi Moira

[@justinaaleksynaite1599]

All this information is already well known for me, but still watching because love seeing your plants 🪴☺️

[@anthonylawson518]

I have been slowly switching all my glazed pots to Terracotta and they all seem so much happier! Great video! Thanks for the information! 🌿🪴🌱☘🌴💚

[@Emissary52]

I see a Scindapsus re-potting video in the near future! 😁

[@oEmmYo]

This video is on point! I feel like these are all the information you need to understand how to grow plants in your home - loved it and good sponsor placement

[@l.c.737]

Midweek video - yes please!!😁

[@VitaminV29]

Thankyou! I feel like the is isnt talked about a lot! You are the plant king 🤴🏼

[@tabbycatmeows]

Great content Nick!

[@robinhavens695]

Love the tips & tricks video! Great info!

[@franniecamden]

Love rePotme ‘s orchid fertilizer….thankyou for the video

[@marthamiller8542]

I really needed this information! Thank you!

[@CorpseBride64]

I didn't know about this site. Their ceramic pots are a bit too costly for me. However, I adore the color choices of their slotted pots!

[@mairwaugus5203]

What a pretty setting for a video. Ahhh so relaxing. 😊

[@theshadowgirl719]

This is a super helpful video! It's always good to have a go to video for these basic tips

[@kathrynmccarthy]

This is so so useful! All the info right in one video. Thank you for sharing Nick!

[@joyc6945]

Thank you Nick! That very last tip was exactly what I needed to learn. Three weeks ago, I report all of my window sill cactus and succulents. You guessed it, I watered after repoting! They still look a bit sad, but all is not lost because I haven't watered any of them. I also put them in glazed pots. Am watching them like a hawk, though.

[@FabioQuaglia]

I Like this setup for the videos. great content as always

[@madelinerivera3837]

Great tips and very informative video! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thanks Nick that was great

[@christinaeilers3562]

Thanks, very educational!❤️

[@carrielange2692]

Your videos are super duper informative and well created. I've literally learned everything I know about plants from you. But it's your personality and attitude that makes me love you so much way down in my heart. 🥰

[@tinab758]

So much info Nick, had to listen several times to take it all in. Always wonder why the prettiest pots do not come with drainage holes. I mean C'mon! Dont they know we want to put our plants In them ?

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing houses plants collection lovely

[@Kate-sc4mx]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Hello,Nick Always great to see you Great information as always

[@markh1154]

Yea! 2 Nick videos in a week. Great video. I wish I liked terra cotta more. I have a grey terra cotta pot with a snake plant and it is beautiful. I have to find some more grey ones 🪴

[@lindam9018]

Looks like you got yourself a Black Pagoda Lipstick plant! I just picked up a Purple Star Lipstick today because I'd never seen one before, might not see it again 😄

[@DevonDowner]

Thank you for this!

[@nataliejones7585]

Thanks Nick, much needed information.🙋🏽

[@zanpsimer7685]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@breakingburque2200]

Finally earlyish, loved the video.

[@asianguyinmd]

Repotting tips: Some garden centers/ shops will repot their plants into bigger pots so they can increase the prices, be careful. Don't buy from them. Always check the roots from the bottom pot. My friend purchased a snake plant with a big pot that is way bigger than the root. almost half of the pot's bottom don't have root just soil. It ended up getting root rot and glad I could rescue the snake plant.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Nick! This was a very informational, and interesting video. You pretty much covered all of the bases. The only thing I didn't hear you talk about is that the terra cotta and unglazed ceramic pots/saucers get damp, too, and can ruin whatever they are set on. It's best to get, or DIY, glazed saucers. Thank you so much for sharing, and thank you to rePotme for sponsoring this video!

[@sheilacasper2030]

Great video. Great info.

[@treatstreats7149]

I needed this, so many of mine need a new pot!

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Excellent video with so much good information and reminders. Well done! 👏🌿🥰💚

[@kimmyymmik]

Wow I learned so much thank you for this video I’m gonna be re sizing some of my planters ..oops lol

[@laurenjohnson5880]

good basics

[@b.r.v.8609]

Any opinions on painting your terracotta pots, like just acrylic paint and that’s it lol. I am wondering if it leeches something into the soil that could be a problem.

[@patriciacrumrine5890]

Not plant related, but that teal shirt looks really great, brings out the fabulous blue of your eyes. (If it's not too forward, we scarcely know one another). Great information as usual. I did some of the things you say not to do, so we'll see how it goes. Thanks again.

[@ShadowHat]

Thank you for the info, i will say, the sighn i saw for needing to repot my lillies it that they dident make anny flowers while the others in seprite pots did. They were to unhappy about being overcrouded in the gient pot i had them in. Now i have almost 12 pots of lillies and i cant wate till they bloom in the spring, lol.

[@agnediciuniene9861]

I just drill holes where I need them. I have even drilled glass vases to make planters. 🙂 And I am constant underwaterer. Even with succulents. So only plastic inner pots for me. I even do good with holeless vessels. 😂

[@isabellee2705]

a video on a tuesday!!!

[@irenegarcia8483]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us🤗! I've bought my first Hoya it's a Pubicalyx, I've had it for 2 weeks and have not repotted yet. Can you please tell me what type of soil is best along with type of pot, please 🙏. I still can't figure out where to find it's forever place, I have a North and East window. Please help!🤯🙂 Thank you in advance.

[@thisisbethm]

I struggle with this because I really don’t like the texture of terra cotta (nor is it a favorite color). I’m playing around with the idea of painting stripes on terra cotta pots so I don’t have to touch it, but leaving some parts bare to keep some of the properties of terra cotta.

[@mrspinkman5280]

you can paint or coat the outside, and it will still hold the excess moisture!

[@grat2010]

What about cement pots? Are they porous like unglazed ceramic?

[@treatstreats7149]

Can you do a how to care for a "crown of thorns" or advice. I have one that is flowering and beautiful and I cut a bit off and made a new plant which is awesome. The mother plant though has grown tall without leaves on the middle part. Is it ok to cut the tall part and when should I?

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

So I've put off repotting my Ficus Audrey, and now it's fall, and it has like multiple roots growing 4+ inches out of the bottom of it's nursery pot. This is a finicky plant, so should I wait till spring now to repot? Any advice from anyone would be appreciated because it's my largest Ficus, and my favorite Ficus (I have a baby one too because I love their leaves) and I don't want to lose it.

[@Aj.liftss]

AYYY NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY

[@cgteacher4251]

Hi Nick, which plants do best in those self-watering planters? I personally am not keen on them but my son likes houseplants that thrive with the least amount of hassle and he wanted me to ask you for your sage advice. Thanks! Also, if you could only have one plant in your apartment what would it be?

[@plantedlife]

I guess if you set it up like a hydroponic system with leca balls and all, you can keep pothos, philodendrons, maybe certain monstera, and sweet potato leaves. Maybe there are other plants that can thrive like that but I'm only certain that pothos and sweet potato leaves can thrive like this

[@marialeite7052]

Nick l was given a planted succulent in a nice planter with no holes (a decorative ceramic ). A couple of the leafs have turned yellow . What should l do ? The plant is beautiful just a couple of those leafs .

[@dannini]

Probably not a great idea but I repot new plants right away lol, so paranoid about pests and overwatering by the store (especially with big box store purchases). I figure I’ll traumatize my plants once and get it all done (different light/humidity, full pest treatment of leaves and roots, and repot into fresh better draining soil or conversion to leca). 😅

[@anthonylawson518]

I'm the same. All my new plants from big box stores get new soil and treated for pest. Everything is thriving!

[@agnediciuniene9861]

I do the same. They don't seem to mind. And sometimes I find interesting things in their pots. My last buy was a platycerium superbum, that was "planted" with a smaller pot into a bigger pot.

[@anthonylawson518]

@@agnediciuniene9861 that is how my Aglaonema Red Siam was...it came from Lowes and there were 3 in the pot. When I got home and started to repot them, they all had individual pots around the roots...almost like cages! I had to carefully cut them out.

[@kendravoracek3636]

❤❤

[@loes6839]

What should I do for my monstera deliciosa? Got a very rootbound one from a sale section in the garden centre and I now have it in plastic pot with drainage holes and that's inside a glazed ceramic pot with one drainage hole I put in myself. But the soil has been wet for weeks now and I'm scared it's going to rot. There is no perlite in the mix sinxe I didn't know about it back then. It has been putting out a few new leaves since then but I'm worried about the wet ground. Can I repot it again with different soil mix or does that stress out the plant too much?

[@Kwilly5986]

I would definitely repot in this situation for sure. If the soil in my new plant is icky or dried and compact or not ideal, I will immediately repot. The pros vs cons are on your side in this situation. Get that baby out of that suffocating soil and into some perlite/soil stat! ❤🌿

[@moiraslater8526]

Is the plant healthy? If it is just leave it until it needs a re ppt

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@2Namia]

Cachepot literally means "hide pot". They're meant to hide the planter pot :)

[@FictionalSimmer]

Unless I missed it, I didnt hear anything about seasonal repotting. Like should I not repot when it's cooler out? Inside isn't too cold, but it's not exactly warm

[@Erki750]

👏

[@Scorponox93]

Using a cachepot is not much different from making a terrarium. The problem is that terrarium plants usually prefer humidity both beneath and above the soil. I have been using flower vases as "cache pots", and my plants have been doing fine, glass vases have the extra advantage that you can actually look into the soil and monitor watering better, you can also look for animals and fungus living there and catch pests a bit more easily; a neutral thing is that roots grow slower because of the presence of light, that might be good or bad depending on your needs and the plant. A disadvantage is that I've found the plants are less likely to rot if overexposed to light rather than underexposed, but with the transparent vases that invites algae to form at the bottom, and if you have a plant in a vase you probably want to show it off (and keep it safe) as a centerpiece in the dining table or something like that, instead of on a windowsill. For my peperomia polybotrya things have been fine as long as I spray the leaves a bit every day. Sure, the new leaves come out very small; but before that I had it in an unglazed terracota pot and the new leaves came off with better size, but deformed; and yet, not as big as the "original" leaves from it's greenhouse days. I also like to use ceramic cooking pots, but I do drill holes in them: I put painter's tape on the spot I want the hole and pour water until the ceramic is soaked, and then use a masonry drillbit. So far they've only chipped a bit on the inside.

[@fishnsyd]

I’ve planted several plants in old candle jars (no drainage holes) and they’ve been fine and grown fine. I just make sure not to overwater, and I did use gravel at the bottom.

[@lyonowens]

What about colors?

[@a-kol]

Thanks for advices. I start liking terracotta pots, but with plastic trays. Terracotta trays can destroy your furniture.

[@leas.8603]

There are glazed terracotta bottoms which hold the water/moisture :)

[@a-kol]

@@leas.8603 almost never see glazed terracotta bottoms and pots, more popular is glazed ceramics, but this can scratch furniture. Anyway for wooden floors or furniture is always safe to use felt