I left my plants alone for two weeks.

I didn’t water my plants for two weeks and this is what happened.
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PLANTS MENTIONED:
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Rattlesnake plant // Calathea lancifolia
Spider plant // Chlorophytum comosum
Philodendron Brasil // Philodendron hederaceum
Golden pothos // Epipremnum aureum
Zebra Plant // Aphelandra squarrosa
Medallion prayer plant // Calathea veitchiana 'Medallion'
Coffee plant // Coffea arabica
Maidenhair fern // Adiantum
Prayer plant // Maranta leuconeura
Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’ // Emerald Ripple Pepper
Money tree // Pachira aquatica
Kentia palm // Howea forsteriana
String-of-pearls // Senecio rowleyanus
Basil // Ocimum basilicum
Catnip // Nepeta cataria
Peppermint // Mentha piperita
Baby rubber plant // Peperomia obtusifolia
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Golden pothos // Epipremnum aureum
Spider plant // Chlorophytum comosum
Bathroom plants:
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Burro’s tail // Sedum morganianum
Ripple jade // Crassula arborescens undulatifolia
Philodendron Brasil // Philodendron hederaceum
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[@Alex-gr3ko]

I hope every one who reads this has a beautiful day and can enjoy the things they like❤️

[@mirayaki6509]

Thanks ❤

[@nikkihines3652]

Alex 🙏🤗 same you you dear😎

[@aethericpages]

can we just take a minute to appreciate audrie’s beautiful editing style, cinematography and the overall aesthetic of her videos? she’s such an inspiration for my own channel, i love her!! 💞

[@itsgracekim]

ahh ikr!!

[@alexaozeki12]

This is the first video I’ve seen of hers! And subscribed!! Quick Question! Is she just soft spoken, or is she whispering for a reason? (Like does she have a sleeping baby or roommates who have opposite schedules? Lol Idk just random things that came to mind first) Definitely not a bad thing and am not asking to insult her, just curious if that’s her norm. Her video was extremely relaxing because of the way she speaks. Although There were a few moments I had to replay because I couldn’t actually hear what she was saying

[@shaneconnor5088]

instaBlaster.

[@NO-fh8wm]

I'm gonna replace every fake af friend and replace it with a plant in mah new abode. This is what I was waiting for. Looooove! xo

[@AudrieStorme]

more plants than friends 🌿😹

[@ti_ffe]

We used to have plams when I was growing up. Whenever we traveled and came home to almost dead plants my mum would put in some fertilizer in the soil and water it religiously everyday for like 2 weeks and it would come back alive. You can try that. It would be so painful if it dies.

[@anniz3028]

Who else want to grow plants after watching this 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

[@msrobin2u2]

Anni Z yep 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@damilola]

*activate plant mom mode*

[@AudrieStorme]

going into maximum overdrive 🤯

[@selenec8672]

it looks like the fern that died is closer to the window / light that could be the reason why she dried up faster than the other one ?🤷🏼‍♀️ just my 2cents i’m no plant expert either 😜

[@nnguyen98]

I'm also wondering if maybe the dead one dries out faster because it's in a terra cotta pot, which might help to wick away moisture and dry it out?

[@marsaaguu1579]

And maybe because it's a lot bigger and needs more water

[@emmalovestotumble]

I would definitely say its both the terra-cotta and the fact that it has so much more foliage to support! I work at a nursery and we often recommend keeping maidenhairs on a humidity tray (a saucer with pebbles and water) so that is has extra water to pull up as it needs! We also frequently recommend potting a maidenhair in terra-cotta, but then putting that same terra-cotta pot in a larger cache pot full of water so that it can continuously drink up as it needs!

[@namratanath5292]

yes.. fern needs moisture no matter wht😄

[@actually_autistic]

Selene C No, ferns don’t need too much sunlight. It’s because the clay pot absorbed part of the water so that fern needed watering. I keep my fern in a glazed pot with no drainage hole, then it has all the moisture it needs and is not going to die if I don’t water it for 2 weeks.

[@staarvsraainbow]

The terra-cotta pot sucks up “accesses ” water, the other fern pot seems glaced that one holds the water longer. Could be the reason for one dying

[@pandascribbles7211]

Yes it sucks up excess water!

[@nalem77]

It seems also that the one that survived was not as near to the window as the one that died 🤷‍♀️

[@EarthyandYogi]

Love to grow microgreens. I used to grow them in soil but now i also do hydroponics and paper towel method

[@actually_autistic]

nalem77 No, ferns don’t need too much sunlight. It’s because the clay pot absorbed part of the water so that fern needed watering.

[@dollykid]

Hi Audrie! I think your biggest fern *may* have suffered more because of the terracotta pot. It absorbs moisture, which is good when you have a tendency to overwater, but can cause dehydration in many cases. I’d suggest moving both your ferns to plastic pots, they could require less watering and should be fine when you leave for quite some time ;)

[@ChandraLeigh]

Ferns actually like to remain a bit wet.

[@aracelibutler8411]

I was looking to see if anyone else said this before posting a comment. ferns and terra-cotta don’t do well together. It wicks water from the roots and would cause under watering in a fern

[@mackenzieherman2413]

I thought this too! But if you look at the very end when she switches pots you can see that it's in a plastic pot inside the terracotta pot.

[@juliaaalovee]

good thing to do is to move plants away from the light when you go away! watering is always proportionate to light so if there was too much light and not enough water, then you have the poor lil zebrina situation. Move the particularly thirsty plants into a dark spot next time :)

[@maggiecarroll8997]

you can def save that fern baby!! it looks to me like the one closer to the window lost water quicker due to evaporation caused by the increased light. i feel you on hoping for the best when you leave plants!! 😅

[@soralaexploradora]

You probably know this by now but all the low tolerant plants like the prayer plants can be pulled further away from the light source; then they can go longer without water since they’re using less energy. I think the maiden hair fern that was closer to the window dried out faster because it was closer to the window? I’m glad most of your plants survived! I’ve seen “only plants” revive a completely dead plant like your zebra by cutting it completely back to a stump. As long as the roots are ok, somehow the plants regenerate as long as you pull back on watering and let them be. They came back bushier than before! Plants are amazing.. God is so good 💚

[@chynadoll785]

I set up a wicking system and left for 2 weeks. Use a cotton rope long enough to put into the pot and the other end into a large container of water. I have also done this another time for 3.5 weeks. Works really well!

[@JustJosh]

To the person who is reading this: You're amazing, stay safe, everything always works out in the end and have a great rest of the day/night! All about spreading positive vibes, I upload vlogs of my life too!

[@maydavalle]

So pretty Like the ones in bottles🌱 My mom loves all kinds of those plants... Planty~~~Philedendron brasil so cool~~~

[@ruthst.julien4581]

*Sigh* I needed this. So calming❤ - Growing KZbinr 😊

[@itsgracekim]

ahh me too!!

[@mschuller8706]

I recommend you get a humidifier for your fenrns and your palm!! They will thrive. (misting doesn't give it more humidity ;p)

[@Spanny602]

Misting is a good alternative you just have to do it so frequently

[@gh0stb00y]

Hannah misting isn't that good for the plants ! it's encourages fungus growth on leaves and only increases humidity for minutes

[@Spanny602]

matt rose don’t get me wrong I have two humidifiers I’m just making a point that many websites online do recommend misting as it increases the humidity and prevents spider mite (mist in the morning so the leaves can dry before night time) I just don’t agree that misting is bad for plants

[@mschuller8706]

@@Spanny602 it could be very satisfying to spray your plant, I must say I do it too besides using a humidifier. But I make sure to never spray succulent type plants

[@lilmissbeats]

the content I never thought I needed! This was really interesting, what a great idea.. As a plant mom nervous to leave them alone, this was useful! Thank you! And welcome home ;)

[@majordelilah]

I actually am going on a trip this weekend and I'm leaving 50 plants behind

[@giososa1040]

oh geez!!!!!youre inspiring me to stop neglecting my plants

[@aubreymmaria]

I love her aesthetic. Plants🌸

[@krystinac5024]

Thank you for the reminder to water my plant babies (and mist my fussy prayer plants).

[@thegreenestlaw]

your previous plant video inspired me to start propagating, and they’ve already grown so much! i love your videos 🌱 😊

[@AndieAndrada]

this made me want to be a plant mom SO BADLY BUT i also feel like my plants will die after 3 days :') love & light to you, always loved ur channel x

[@emilyosburn25]

Hi! If you usually don't have luck with plants i really recommend a zz plant, snake plant, or pothos!! Or of course succulents. In my opinion they're some of the easiest to care for! I hardly water my zz, snake or succulents. Like once a month/every few weeks when the soil dries out completely. And pothos will look wilted when they need water so they tell you what they want. They also don't require much light!

[@DebruhBM]

your life is the definition of peaceful and organized. I really hope mine turns out quite like yours. I love your vids and I enjoy supporting your KZbin journey

[@AudrieStorme]

So happy you enjoy! Thank you for the support ❤️

[@obviouslyvi6419]

i do this (leaving everyone for 2 weeks) often because i bounce between my bf's dorm and my house and sometimes i'll be at his for two weeks straight. I dont have loads of plants but they do fill up my tiny dark room and theyve always done well, i guess they just adapted to my weird schedule. it helps tho cus it does actually keep me on a schedule lol. every time i come back i get to check on growth for my plants and terrariums, water n mist everyone right as i get in and it's super relaxin' i havent gotten new plants in foreverrrr so this vid makes me excited to get some new kiddos. honestly the maidenhair looks pretty even when its all crispy so i may have to get one and if i kill it well at least it'll make nice dead decor too 😅

[@summerlattes7223]

such an interesting & insightful video, especially for someone who's plants all tend to die even when I don't leave them alone for two weeks haha~ I learned a lot & really enjoy the style of your videos♡

[@it_is_bo810]

After watching this video i'm so happy i'm into succulents! I thought i was leaving my plants for only two weeks, but because of all of the stuff i couldn't come back to them for FOUR MONTH. Couple of dead leaves and severe dehydration, but they all lived and even have new growth!

[@sabinebente8860]

5:28 -> the difference is in the pots! The dead one is in a terracotta pot, which means that the soil dries out a lot faster than in a plastic pot..!

[@actually_autistic]

I keep my Marantas in a clear plastic bag knotted at the top, they still look great without any watering for a month as the bag creates a microclimate. I keep my fern in a glazed pot without a drainage hole so it doesn’t dry out and 2 and a half metres from the window as ferns don’t like direct sunlight.

[@migribeiro]

The fern you used to water everyday (with the bottles on them) goes through cycles of drying and coming back to life, you can give it a ruthless haircut and wait xD

[@amaanivemmully7458]

Watching your videos in the morning gets me motivated. Love youuuu❤

[@sallylog]

so aesthetically pleasing 🥺

[@nikkifangaiuiha1986]

Hey audrie hope all your gorgoues plants are all doin well, thanks for your lovely haul, take care. Xx👍😊

[@AJ-jf8hh]

Glad most of your plant baby’s are ok🌱 I also love your videos

[@MarineThePlantMachine]

Your living space is beautiful! I love all the chilled B roll you have too :)

[@Alejandraxlis]

I just love your plants😍 I hope I can fill up my apartment soon❤️

[@madelinejokela8726]

The reason why one of your maidenhair fern lived and the other didn't is because the one that lived was in a ceramic pot and the one that died was in a terracotta. Terracotta pots wycked away and and breathe causing the soil to dry out faster. Are your other pot which is ceramic keeps all the water in the dirt letting your friend soak up all the water instead of it being wycked away. Hope this helps :-)

[@Arguinmera]

You're so lucky most of them are safe! Considering you live in Cali haha

[@AudrieStorme]

I think there was a heat wave while I was gone too, so I’m feeling pretty blessed that they didn’t all get toasted lol

[@nataliarodriguez3124]

I love your editing so much!!! Your plants look so beautiful :)💕 thanks for inspiring me to create my channel ❤️

[@sarius24]

The Intro sold me and I subscribed right away haha. Love this video.

[@ChristineShen]

I loveeee your vibes 💫

[@cozytunes7959]

Okay. Maidenhair ferns... Bigger one is dried because it drunk all the water from the bottle. It's bigger so it needs bigger bottle. Second reason is this: light. You placed it in direct light, and smaller one a tiny bit further from the window. Taaaadaaaaa! You can totally save the big one! Cut dead fronds and water the roots. It will grow back!

[@marbelibot]

String of pearls LOVES sunlight! So the more you give it sun, the healthier and faster it’ll grow 🤍✨

[@aethericpages]

love you so much audrie 🥺✨

[@AudrieStorme]

😭❤️

[@AlejandraCullen17]

The string of pearls you only have to water it like every once in a while I water mine every two weeks per say and I really recommend you to water it from the bottom it will only get the water that he needs but put it on the side take it off of that bowl and put it on a topper so you can get it all the water that it needs, but don’t do it too often though🥰💜 just an advice I hope you don’t get mad I don’t know ha ha

[@aerabus8339]

Hey! I just wanted to give you some advice on the palm you mentioned, but mostly on you mentioning that you mist it to increase humidity. Unfortunately, misting doesn’t do much of anything to increase the humidity, and mostly just evaporates within minutes. Pebble trays, a humidifier, and grouping plants together is pretty effective at increasing the humidity for it though. I hope your plants are doing well in the meantime ! :)

[@eliselovescats5557]

audrie your videos always bring me peace ☺️❤️ so calming

[@AudrieStorme]

Thank you for watching 🥺❤️

[@ajhummel7539]

try a more shallow pot for your string of pearls !! it might bake bottom watering a little easier I hope it helps

[@adalyasencio2702]

I love plants so much. I wish my house had enough sunlight to have some more

[@goldieshih1924]

Ferns are very hearty in their root systems! Don't give up on them :)

[@StephanieGonzalez-ji6id]

I Looooooooove this content!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlyabui]

I'm in love with your tan! You must be from LA...

[@lila4609]

The reason one died and the other lived is because the dead one was in terracotta and terracotta wicks out water so it needs.more mositure than other types of pots

[@rrich1719]

Love your apt decor and love the plants ♥️🐊😁

[@sloeberdoet]

The fatsia japonica . Such an underrated stunning plant.

[@mayadangerfield8386]

The maiden hair that lived was in less bright of light and it’s in a nursery pot. The terra cotta on the other one probably drank all the water in the first few days from the bottom. I can never keep them alive because i always end up forgetting after a few days lmao

[@Ashley_SF]

With those Maiden Fern I think it could have been getting too much direct sunlight. It looked quite burnt.

[@chrissar6374]

I adore your aesthetic😍

[@vireviri]

The aloe vera will be more vibrant green if moved to half sun half shaded area. They get yellow in full sun. Writing from experiences :)

[@aomysirapa]

I love your lemon lime prayer plant !!!

[@mypetitegarden]

Not TOO many casualties luckily! That maiden hair fern looks so good surprisingly!!

[@AudrieStorme]

I was fully prepared to have two dead maidenhair ferns, so I’m happy it’s just one 😅

[@mayadangerfield8386]

If you use filtered water on your calatheas they won’t get the brown tips ! Love ur videos!!

[@eliana_floyd]

Haha! Yes!! Idk if u remember me but I commented on ur last vid about if I had so many plants I couldnt take care of them. I just find it ironic that u posted this haha

[@AudrieStorme]

😹 I came home and was pleasantly surprised to find most of them alive - thought it would be a fun video to do 🌿🌿

[@eliana_floyd]

@@AudrieStorme haha! Yea, I was scared for ur plants too since u said u were out of town. I was like "uhhhh, she took a lot of time to put those plants up, I hope they r still ok."

[@meganantoinette2542]

The dead maidenhair fern is in a terracotta pot right? Terracotta wicks moisture away from the soil which is something that glazed or plastic pots don't do

[@patriciaandre797]

I love your vibe... I hope yall doing okay

[@nastyainwonderland9688]

Good video🌿😀

[@keishapettway]

I have 0 plans and now I want to buy some!!

[@AudrieStorme]

be careful - you buy one and before you know it, you have 50 😹🙈

[@ChandraLeigh]

@Audrie Storme Maidenhair fern are supposed to be in mostly shade. Where you have it is too bright for it. Might be why the other one dried up so fast.

[@arielkobayashi3063]

Hi Audrie! Love your videos and editing style! I think your string of pearls is in a pot too big? The pearls are long but you don’t have too many strands. I think the roots will do better in pot 1/3 of the size? Good luck 😊

[@averilt]

I think the maidenhair was just too close to the sunny window. Normally okay with regular watering but I'm guessing two weeks without a drink plus hot temperatures led to its demise...

[@Philanazoie]

I don’t have a collection half your size but I don’t even want to leave more than 3 days for my plants I can’t imagine the anxiety of 2 weeks 🤣 still friggen jealous you’re basil survived.. I need to use purified water 😩😅

[@user-vn9bs9sy8c]

hi, could you tell me where did you buy the hanging pot that your golden pothos is in? i love it!

[@JennyjenW97]

It’s winter where I am and my plants are looking tired and sad and this has kicked my butt into tending to them and getting a prayer plant!!!

[@gudrunorca]

@Jennifer Webb Do be careful with watering your plants, as with less light in winter they also require less water. Tending to them is all well, but try not to over do it 😘 Spring is around the corner as well, right?! My favorite season! I’m in Europe, so height of summer here, nearing autumn 😊

[@majordelilah]

Your maiden hair fern should bounce back with some water they have very strong roots!

[@oliviasheets7834]

have you thought about getting one of those self watering pots off amazon for your ferns?

[@Islamtaufik]

I love you 💕🌸

[@WanderingWhittles]

For the two Maidenhair Ferns, the one in the terracotta pot probably dried out much faster due to the pot being more porous. If I 'm seeing it correctly, the other one that is looking good is in a ceramic pot. Ceramic pots tend to hold in more moisture. I've made this mistake with my ferns and now I only put them in ceramic pots.

[@AudrieStorme]

Thank you for responding!! Both of them are still in their plastic pots, so I didn’t even realize their decorative pots would make such a difference! I’ll have to find a ceramic pot for the other one 🤔

[@valentinashen6868]

So therapeutic to watch this video! Also, super cute T-shirt! Can I ask where you got it from????

[@amanda1838]

The terra cotta that the maiden hair is in along with more sun is why it dried out quicker

[@aspenblackburn9286]

Did you leave a humidifier on ?

[@Querenciatv]

Awesome Work ✌️

[@danilles.4247]

For the terra cotta stakes, did you soak them in water first before filling and inserting the stakes?

[@plantsforparisa1815]

what mic do you use? your voice is so calming btw :) love your content

[@meganantoinette2542]

Next time as well I would pull the curtains almost completely closed so the plant won't use as much water growing

[@neithle7273]

Heard that string of pearls likes to be in a brighter spot so maybe that could be the reason why the pearls are gettin bigger

[@itsgracekim]

love this hehe

[@erinm412]

Where did you get the hanging pot for the spider and pothos plant from?

[@SpiderFarmer]

hi, do you use grow light for your plants?

[@oh.chrysalis]

Did you leave your blinds up while you were gone? The direct sunlight looks like it scorched your first maidenhair's leaves, but the second one was pulled back a bit and received less intense light so it didn't burn. If that's the case, that might be why the Zebra plant took a beating as well haha

[@AudrieStorme]

I left them up, but both ferns were right next to each other on my desk. This window only gets morning light as well, so I thought it would be okay... I’m really confused honestly! 😅 Zebra plant was my bad, I should’ve kept that one away from the window 🙈

[@lindastrickt8412]

I think the hydro spikes don’t work that good if you combine it with a terra-cotta pot. Due to the fact that the terra-cotta is porous

[@heleneschott2453]

Has anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like Desi Perkins?

[@momoe6477]

My monstera adansonii never went BETTER than when i left her alone for 35 days!!! I think she likes me but loves when im no around tho 🤔😭😭

[@mschuller8706]

Spider plant like being root bound. Of course you can report is, but it might really like de pot it's in now

[@saturn4rchive]

How do you care for your brasil philodendron? I got one recently but it looks wonky, a lot of people told me they basically thrive on neglect but I stopped paying attention to it for a couple days and it got a ton of dried leaves/spots ): It seemed like it was over watered before I got it so I let the soil dry on top (took about a week) and now it wants to die on me lol, any tips?

[@AudrieStorme]

I’d have to see it to be sure, but it could be a number of things: too much sun, aging leaves, chemicals in your water, improper drainage, etc. As long as you see new growth coming in, it should be fine. If not, I’d probably try checking out the roots to see that it’s not rotting/root bound or something like that. Might also have an infection 😖 that’s happened to me with a couple of plants before!

[@none8856]

Are there several bugs/insects inside your home?

[@maureenegipto506]

*plant mom mode

[@skylarwilliams6647]

The maiden hair fern needed to be further from the window... They don't like direct sun.

[@leahannajohn504]

i recently bought a small basil plant, and its been gradually drooping since the day i got last week. Idk why cuz its been getting enough indirect sunlight and water. What do i do?

[@gudrunorca]

@Leah Anna John if you’ve only had it for a week (a bit over a month now? 😅) watering daily is not good. These plants generally like to dry out between waterings. Wait until at least the top 2 inches have dried out and then give it a thorough watering. This means: enough water so it starts to run out of the bottom drainage holes. That way you’re enduring that all the soil is moistened and all roots have sufficient access to water. Then wait to water again until the top two inches of soil have dried out before watering again. Hopefully your plant is still alive and thriving when you read this! Good luck! 🍀

[@BlueberryBoogie]

The fern plant that died looks like it was too close to the window so lack of water and high sun brunt it