I found if you add your pole first to the pot then add your soil from the top then add the moss it's much easier. I hope you will try it and see if you like it
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
That doesn’t work for me because my soil is a soilless chunky mix so all the chunky amendments get all over it drives me crazy. I do exactly what Sydney plant guy does it’s super effective , deff check out his video :)
@katiewilliams9273 Жыл бұрын
@@brooklin_bernek ya I watch him also. My soil mix is super chunky, and I just put it on something to catch all the chucks that fall out
@WandaJacks11 ай бұрын
Not sure if you take content suggestions but can you try using “solar wire mesh” to make a moss pole on your channel? It appears to be the exact same thing as the wire hardcloth mesh that you’re using but it comes in a roll already cut 8 inches wide. It’s used to keep birds out of solar panels on roofs. I am really interested in your opinion and to see if it would work better or if it’s just easier. You can also try using a thing called c ring (sometimes called hog ring) pliers instead of zip ties. Thanks!
@karenamalfi8551 Жыл бұрын
“No plants until the end of the year” my husband hasn’t laughed that hard in awhile 🙂Also, I’m in Florida and I use frost cloths from Amazon for my outdoor plants. They work really well. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you 🙂
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! lol I'll have to check them out! Appreciate it!
@angelina.dejesus Жыл бұрын
When you spend more money on plants rather then clothes for yourself >> couldn’t relate more LOL
@jpgypsyxo Жыл бұрын
I live in New Orleans and any time the weather drops below 45-50* I cover my plants with a sheet or frost clothes, usually just in the evenings and over night. Once the sun comes up, I remove them. The only time I keep them covered during the day is if frost hits or it’s under 40*
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I need to get some frost clothes then!!
@ConnieP92 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Majestic & Serpens Melissa! They look so pretty on their new poles ❣And yes...I too deliberately go around and look for dried cataphylls to remove. It's almost ASMR for me 😉Also please try and convince hubby to do the repot...it's great to see you together and yes we all want to know how you met etc etc! And Oh my goodness Melissa you're so cute when trying to convince yourself that you 'need' another plant...I'm the same so I totally agree it wouldn't we right going home empty handed🤭 Oh and the mike was perfect. Your editing was entertaining and never too chatty...that's what keeps you real and down to earth 👌🏼
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback so much! I spend a lot of time in editing and hope the videos come out okay but it's hard to know unless someone comments or notices so thank you 🙏 Working on hubby still lol but going to try and make it happen soon!
@M-R-Garden11 ай бұрын
I LOVE YOU AND YOUR PLANTS.
@vernareidy6518 Жыл бұрын
Waive when you drive by Wilmington! Love Gunters Greenhouse.
@bamhottness Жыл бұрын
I have been watching on your platforms for awhile now, lol you are coming out of your shell lately, love the lil corky intro!
@andyandbee Жыл бұрын
When you go to those old plant shop you can just get some plant pots or pot accessories so you have a memory 💚🪴🌿
@katiewilliams9273 Жыл бұрын
The sound is much better . Thank you for sharing
@MyLocsMyPlants Жыл бұрын
omg a couples repot would be so cute!!! 😂
@MamaCookieMonsterz11 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm in Ohio and it's gotten down to the low 60's, high 50's at night so I brought all my indoor plants I took out in. I only have my Boston fern out now
@plantsbymelissa11 ай бұрын
oh wow 50's already. I grew up in Ohio! :) I hope they transition back in well for you!!
@MamaCookieMonsterz11 ай бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa thank you! So far, so good🙏👍
@daniellegalvin672211 ай бұрын
I’m in NC and I was wondering what plant shops do you like to go to when you are visiting? I’m new to houseplants now going on 4 months and I’m in love with all houseplants and need to know what places to shop are the best. 😊 Ok I posted that to soon and watched more. I’m in Clayton so I’m sure I’ve been to all the ones you have. Next time if you haven’t been to Growin Green you should go. It’s awesome!
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
That the same moss I use because it’s cheap but I’m starting to hate it , it’s so gross with twigs and even seen dead leaves lmao!!! So I got myself that New Zealand moss and OMGOSH!! It’s so so gorgeous and smells great ❤❤
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I love that brand but def pricey! :)
@bikercherrygirl11 ай бұрын
Hello Melissa. I just happened upon your channel. What caught my attention was having so many moss poles! I use moss poles also for some of my plants. I have enjoyed watching this video and the 31 moss pole video! 🥰🪴 I’m in Colorado. I’ll be bringing plants inside probably in the next 2-3 weeks. I keep all my Tropicals inside. All my succulents and cactus are outside.
@plantsbymelissa11 ай бұрын
Hi there! Thanks for watching!! haha yes, I love moss poles it's so fun having them climb and grow bigger leaves! ☺️ I hope the transition to bringing them back inside goes well for you!
@hattiesimpson6941 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching you for a few weeks now but I had no idea you’re from Raleigh! Logan’s plant shop downtown off of peace street has some beautiful variegated plants a couple of weeks ago when I went. I also love homewood for rare plants, they’re greenhouse is amazing! Atlantic gardens is neat but not my favorite either!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
oh yes, I meant to check them out before we moved away but never made it downtown. I never went to Homewood either lol. So many places I miss! The plant shops here just aren't the same :(
@melissarushing2538 Жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa! I love watching your vids of putting plants on moss poles. I was wondering if you would do an update vid of all your moss poles, that'd be great. I'm like you, I'm becoming obsessed w/putting many of my plants on moss poles. It's just so rewarding watching them grow n mature, right? Anywho, thank you for another awesome vid and I'll be looking forward to that moss poles update vid. Thanks!🙏😇
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! oh good idea! I could definitely share a collection video of them all. It would be a lot of plants lol
@Pelekila1960 Жыл бұрын
The better-gro from Amazon was $5.98 now $6.98 the new version same size from what I’ve seen goes up to $15.98 I have bought as many as I could. Haven’t found at Lowe’s or Home Depot as yet. Love your videos YOU’RE AWESOME ,,!👍🏾👏🏾
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! That $15.98 price is crazy! 😬 I would have done the same!!
@erikm8372 Жыл бұрын
Idk why but at the start with your little song, you suddenly reminded me of Kacey Musgraves! Are you a country singer by chance? 🤣 hehe jk. But anyway thanks for this inspiration. I needed something to get me going to make moss poles right now… way too many aroids on the struggle bus lol
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
haha definitely not a singer at all but thank you! 😂🙏 Sorry about your aroids! Hoping they can make a comeback for you soon!!
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
Omg Melissa the Serpens is looking so much better ❤❤❤❤
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope it does okay 😬
@katyperx8676 Жыл бұрын
"Oh! That plant might a bit thirsty!" Coming from a husband😍 that's the cutest thing I've heard so far.💯
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
haha thanks! lol he is usually on top of it if it needs water but occasionally remind him 😆
@sylviagutierrez7676 Жыл бұрын
Nice chatting plus 🌱care video,I challenged myself not to get plants for a year now🎉you can do it !💚🌱🌵☘️💚
@GeorgiaGrown90 Жыл бұрын
I live in North Iowa ( about 2 hrs south of Minneapolis ) Our estimated first frost date this year is October 1st, but a random frost in mid September isn't unheard of lol. I don't think that will happen this year, but I have to start keeping a very close eye on the weather in about 2-3 weeks. I'll probably have to be bringing my plants in soon where they'll stay until May/June depending on weather. ☹
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
oh wow, sorry it gets so cold there so soon! Hoping the weather stays warm a little longer for you and your plants ☺️
@Blastyii Жыл бұрын
Super beautiful plants! I’m glad they look so healthy! My monstera albo had root rot today and it was so emotional 😭
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m so so sorry 😢 I feel that pain! I really hope it does okay and makes a comeback for you 🥺
@kathleenhall3868 Жыл бұрын
Melissa, another good video. Could I ask a couple of questions about the two props: 1. When "last year" did you chop each (roots grew like that in 9 mos or ??) and 2. Were they in your IKEA cabinet the entire time?? Trying to learn how to be fearless, chopping and propping, like you!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sure! I chopped them up (majestic was one vine and cut into 3 - a top cut, mid and bottom cut) and I cut off the rotted roots so all of this has been the regrowth. I definitely can be lazy to pot up propagations sometimes but I tend to just sit and forget about them while they work on regrowing. I had them in my cabinet the whole time and just wet the moss when it starts getting dry. The Serpens was a top cut and a bottom cut.
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
Yay come on hubs repot your marble queen for us 😊😊😊😊
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
I am in PA. HoneyBrook Pa to be exact and it can go under freezing 🥶 so I have to bring all of mine in. How cute was the “breaking news 📰 “ ahahahah
@Amandasplants Жыл бұрын
Everything was good girl thanks for the chatty video
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! Appreciate it!!
@darlenegriffith5625 Жыл бұрын
Audio sounded great.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate that! Still making some changes with it but glad is sounds good!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
oh wow, a year is tough but that would be amazing if you were able to do that! 🫶
@bewarethenight6749 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha loved the intro!❤ I'M FROM ASHEVILLE, NC ❤❤❤❤ are you from NC? I also have a variegated Micans. If you want a cutting, you can have it.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We love Asheville! Been there several times :) We lived in the triangle area for the past 18 years, my husband grew up in NC. I appreciate that but I wouldn't feel right taking a micans from you 🥺
@Dieppaloveplants Жыл бұрын
My bdY is in January 26 😊💚💚💚💚
@kspence5300 Жыл бұрын
Good audio!
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
I agree ☝🏼
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@yvonnevigil748911 ай бұрын
have you used a liquid fertilizer rather than a pebble scoop in?. Super thrive can you use everytime you water?. thanks
@kdshockley2016 Жыл бұрын
Melissa, can you do a video on Birklin Phil’s? Do you have any of these? I love them so much but they don’t do well for me. Should they be on a pole? You are so knowledgeable about plants and what’s best to be successful.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I have a birkin! It doesn’t grow that fast for me but I really should give it more light. It’s a “self header” so it doesn’t need a moss pole. I have a stake for support in mine. It caught spider mites several months ago when I had them so I ended up chopping the top off 😅 but it’s regrowing. I would recommend a chunky mix and light! They can revert back to a rojo congo 🙃
@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын
Exactly and make sure you let it almost dry out before next watering
@melbar7911 ай бұрын
Melissa, Do you still use the Fox Farms potting mix in your diy soil mix? I have tried this and noticed that my soil mix with this product does not dry fast enough and I had root rot on my plants. Was just wondering if you still use this brand or something else?
@princesssunrays6 ай бұрын
When watching this video after the whole aroid market thing
@lisamiddleton2638 Жыл бұрын
Do you prefer orchid moss over sphagnum moss for your moss poles? I’m just about to start making them and not sure which way to go.
@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын
Orchid moss? Is it sphagnum? That’s what ppl use in moss poles. 💚
@liliromero4910 Жыл бұрын
The moss you use for orchids is spagnum moss…
@sasmitaswain9606 Жыл бұрын
Can you please guide how to make moss poll and links to buy them
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Are you talking about thiccly poles? I get them off amazon :) The wire poles I make I have a DIY tutorial. I have about 30 videos saved in my moss pole playlist that goes into more details! I filmed a lot of poles and their process :) I also have links to everything in my video descriptions! Thiccly Poles: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2JVYV1G?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0BQR6GVB3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27D4Z5CKST4WL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin&th=1
@tmczavala1 Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋. What's the very last thing you were adding into the dirt? You were kind of sprinkling it on top. Is there a link to it?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Hi, it's mycorrhizal fungi and you can buy it on amazon. Here's what I am using: www.amazon.com/dp/B081QF9ZW6/ref=twister_B0BN29CXWM?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
@tmczavala1 Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa thank you 😊
@carolstuff Жыл бұрын
💚🌱
@PRmoon596 Жыл бұрын
Where is your repotting mat from? So cute!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
It's from amazon but I don't have a link for the exact one. I got it awhile ago. Here's a similar one I found :) www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLN6R7SJ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0BLN6R7SJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1
@lisaanglim9588 Жыл бұрын
I don’t have any plants outside I thought I would but I ended up not doing it.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Maybe next year! ☺️
@MissSyrinxie Жыл бұрын
Is there such a thing as "too early" to start a plant on a moss pole? I have some teeny tiny babies from Botanicaz, an etsy seller in WA state, and I want to get them started asap but don't want to risk hurting them! :) love your videos!
@plant-logic Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking there are 2 factors for the timing of switching to moss poles. One is the stress of the move, and the other is the time waiting for the plant to start climbing. For the stress, I'd think of it as just a repotting. If you think the little plants would undergo too much stress for a repot, I'd probably avoid the moss pole. If the plants were a new purchase, they're probably already quite stressed from the transition to your home, so it may be advisable to delay the pole. Once the plants are used to your environment and become a little more established, they'll probably do better switching over. More roots and leaves allow for quicker recovery. Then for the climb, the quicker your plants get used to the pole switch, the sooner they'll be ready to start growing up the pole. I think the key here is the root system. If the roots are undersized for the moss pole pot, you may spend a while waiting for those to fill out. Smaller roots could also struggle more with the stress, potentially delaying the climb further. There may also be additional maintenance required like keeping the moss moist to encourage aerial roots to attach. There may be a third factor if moss poles are a new thing for you. Some experimentation may be involved with getting the moss pole going which could allow for a greater chance of something going wrong with a plant. Different species react to changes a bit differently. Some could adapt quite ready without problems and do just fine with a more immediate switch. If you're not sure about the plants you have, I'd say it's safer to allow the roots and a couple leaves to develop more, then make the switch. If you're feeling adventurous or curious and the potential of the plant dying isn't too costly, it may be worth just giving it a go and see what happens. I have a tendency to take that approach. If I was a cat, 9 lives wouldn't be enough!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I thought it was a little different lol. We love Asheville! Been there several times :) My husband grew up in NC, but we lived in the triangle area for about 18 years! Thank you! That is so kind but I definitely wouldn't feel right taking a cutting from you 🥺
@youdidist Жыл бұрын
☺️ rhx
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
Melissa!!! Does planty supplies count also for the ban !????
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
ughhh I wasn't counting on that haha. I'll have to buy something if I need it but going to try not to go overboard 😂
@rachel8932 Жыл бұрын
Is there any way you could provide a link to the mycorrhizae that you use? I didn't see it in the description or amazon storefront. hopefully I didn't just overlook it
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Sure! Here's what I use! www.amazon.com/dp/B081QF9ZW6/ref=twister_B0BN29CXWM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@lisaanglim9588 Жыл бұрын
It seems that most people that have the serpens, have trouble with it
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I’ll see how it grows for me! I think it’s such a unique philo!
@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын
What was that you sprinkled on the top of the plants? A systemic?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
It’s mycorrhizae fungi! I don’t use systemics 🫶🏻
@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa thanks I will have to look at what that is and I understand why u don’t use systemic
@rosemontez3674 Жыл бұрын
What the substrate “we don’t talk about”?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
sol soils
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
Companies are such trash 🗑️ these days!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
😬 I wished more people knew the truth about some and how they act!
@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын
The marketing person you were working with May have left the company. An artist had been sent all of Faber Castel products and she was supposed to do something for them and the marketing person had left and she never heard back and she felt bad she was never able to do something in return for them. But using your content wo permission in ad purposes is bad
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Which company are you talking about?
@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa you were talking about a plant company reaching out to you and then communicating just dropped. I watched a couple of your recent vids today to catch up so maybe this isn’t the vid u talked about that in