IKEA Houseplant Hacks

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy the new set up. I’m using a new microphone and I would really appreciate some feedback on the volume. Is it too quiet? Just right? (I’m assuming it’s not too loud haha). Thanks!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

(I know comments are broken for this video. Not quite sure why.)

[@_nadeenski_1996]

They have a “spice” holder that using glass cylinders and has a stand sold separate that is absolutely perfect for propagation

[@WrefordMama]

A word of caution, if you live an area of high humidity, use felt or rubber pads to raise the cork off of your furniture or wood floors to allow for air circulation. The cork absorbs excess moisture and will leave rings, mold and black spots that can ruin your furniture/floors. I found this out the hard way. :(

[@kajalsingh9554]

For the cork products, you can coat with a polyurethane spray. It will prevent mold/stains on the cork.

[@luisat431]

I need more videos like this. It's really cool to see how you can use random stuff that's not intended for plants and work it into your plant home 😊

[@erino.griffin536]

I’ve used the cork trivets for years to keep the pots from catching surfaces. Beware that the cork is porous and when using terra-cotta pots and saucers the water can transfer and still leave a water mark.

[@DevilBoyKuma]

Only two minutes in and already planning on getting that toothbrush holder for my cacti and covering the outside in washi tape for ✨aesthetics✨

[@scarletleigh7273]

This is super late, but you can easily upgrade the toothbrush holder by wrapping it in macrame, raffia or any nice looking twine. You can paint it, you can kind of "decoupage" paper or napkin with a print that suits your aesthetic, you can put washi tape on it or peel and stick paper...there's lots to do to match it to your aesthetic!

[@Zsanebula]

I also was shook when I found out the IKEA plant stand and the heat corks fit so well together.

[@Silverity]

Love this video! The toothbrush holder is genius, I can totally see doing a mini herb garden in them since most herbs love tons of sun.

[@spookycloud]

I wish I could post a picture here, but I actually bought the red linen cabinet from IKEA (not sure on the name, but it has glass doors and two small drawers up top), cut a hole in the back, and mounted t5 grow lights on the undersides of the shelves. Now it’s full of happy plants that are protected from my cats! I also bought a small shelf from IKEA and hung it above the cabinet with another t5 mounted underneath so I could keep plants on the top as well.

[@MyCleanLeaves]

I LOVE these “hacks”. I have those toothbrush things we use them in the shower for soap but YOU BET YOUR BUM we will use them for plants now!! Why didn’t I think of this? Plant mom fail. :) EVERYTHING WITH DRAINAGE IS A PLANTER! 🤣🧡 Thanks Nick!

[@patricialisowski1080]

Talk about thinking outside the box!! Many years ago someone told me never to see something only as it is....”use your imagination”. And here you are sharing your great ideas!!

[@monicashuford5602]

The box idea is wonderful. I have some really old boxes like that from my late great uncle just collecting dust in my garage. I'm so about to clean them up and then redo all my plant design!

[@sydneymcwhorter2093]

I think the sound is really clear!!! A little quiet but I don’t mind turning my volume up because literally so many KZbin’s are just yelling at the camera. You’re doing great (: love the video too!!!!

[@debrawarrick2911]

Super fun hacks. Thank you for sharing. I like using glass enclosures for mini or small single potted plants, this way, I don't have to worry about them drying out to quickly and it's a fun stylish way to highlight the smaller members in my collection.

[@dodgingpineapples90]

To extend the life of the wood based one, you could probably use a spray sealer/clear coat. Definitely worth doing if you already have some for other household projects!!

[@mollieandrews4]

I loved the idea of the using the cork coasters, that’s a hack I never really would have thought of!

[@batintheattic7293]

Thank you. Yes - this was very useful! More, please! When we are shopping, online, we often have specific planty problems to find solutions for - but things like 'scale' and how things might work together are a big issue for the online shopper. So, I appreciate videos like this very much.

[@ayleighkay]

"The Harli G - A" ~eYeBroWs~ hahaha that part had me dying! I was already planning a trip to IKEA soon & now I *have* to get some of these too! Thank you! And I think the microphone worked great 👍

[@nicole8946]

Sooo glad I found your channel today! Your videos are so informative and put together! Plus, you seem really friendly and laid back. Tbh, you're the only youtube plant person I've found so far that I actually LIKE watching. Be my plant buddy!!!

[@zazeezoo17]

I just bought an ikea wooden bracket and a cool wooden ikea pendant lamp shade to make a stylish hanging plant lamp for my plant bulb!

[@lisabrantefjord7023]

Being a swede, you pronouncing the product names is hilarious 😂 great hacks though!

[@heyya7464]

You’re very calm, like a cat.

[@tams7411]

I'm always too scared to use suction cups for anything because they can just fall sometimes, which is really disappointing. I don't know, some could be stronger than others!

[@joanclarke5531]

The new mike is good, just right on my apple laptop. Love the Ikea hacks.

[@lindaengstrom2525]

I use the KNAGGLIG box the exact same way :D, plants on top and soil, perlite etc. stored in it. I have the HEKTAR floor lamp with 3 light spots that you can adjust the height and direction of! I put in some growlights in them and it is really handy because you can adjust the amount of light for the plants! Every light has its own switch so you can turn them on/off individually.

[@hollyaitchison3437]

I love that crate idea! I also have south facing windows and finding plants that are comfortable there is a big pain, and this is a wonderful solution!

[@willowthewisp.]

So many cool ideas. I am creating an Ikea shopping list while watching this. I'm going to try them all. Thanks from Australia 😃

[@zoezygomorphic]

Damn, I just went to IKEA two days ago! Looks like I’ll be having another trip 😂 Ohhh those cork coasters! I even picked them up and changed my mind! The sounds is a little quieter than usual, but I just turned my volume up and sounds great still ☺️🌱

[@joanclarke5531]

The new mike is good, just right. Love the Ikea hacks.

[@oncebittenbad]

I actually ordered a piper a few days ago and I will most definitely use your method of the glass cloche!!! ......my IKEA is only a couple miles away. Awesome ideas! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@gonestarfishing]

I have that same plant stand from Ikea, and the cork trivets from ikea, and they really do fit PERFECTLY in the circles of the plant stand. So satisfying :)

[@kyrad6543]

I agree on the cork mats. They are perfect for under plants. I have the Ikea shelf (Vittsjo) for my plants and use those cork rounds to keep the glass clean/scratch free. Darn I don't remember seeing those glass cloches when I was there! I will have to go back!

[@babuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

Oh this is awesome - a couple of these things I saw at Ikea, wondered if they would work for planty things, and forgot about them. Thanks for the tips!

[@twistysunshine]

Ooo I really like the suction cup idea. No Ikea in my area but if I ever get one this is super useful

[@deerojas54]

Omg the the tooth brush holder it’s so smart. Thanks for sharing

[@Rubyseye]

I learn so much from you, Nick. Thank you!

[@PleasantPrickles]

Sound good to me! I love these ideas, especially the toothbrush holder! Thanks, Nick! 🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@StrangeDisposition]

I got a handled cloche from target and turned it into my first terrarium for ferns. They are growing mold so I guess I have to open it more often 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jejaqt]

Oh! I already use the 365+ coasters for my plants! Have been wondering if it could be bad (for some reason haha) but now I will definitely continue! 😀🌿 Btw, the sound was super low! But the video was great!

[@maaikedevoogd5984]

Look up ‘Ikea greenhouse cabinet’! There are multiple glass cabinets from Ikea that people turn into super aesthetic greenhouses. A more expensive project but also really fun and useful.

[@judykonopka9029]

I'd suggest drilling a few holes in the cloche with a diamond bit. Plants (and their roots) need air, too! Great ideas, thanks much!

[@Noona4kpop]

Hi Nick! Nice hacks. As for your new microphone set up: the sound was a bit quiet when I was not using earbuds, but was fine with my earbuds in. The sound quality itself was good though. Hope that helps!

[@Thankful_.]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome hacks! I love your videos! Thx for sharing. I have wanted to go to Ikea for YEARS and have a trip planned soon. 👏🏽💚🌱😊

[@marit2633]

how does this not have any comments?! i love this so much, thank you😀😀😀😀

[@catherineruta6400]

you had me at planty purpose. love this video!

[@klaaskingma7435]

Anyone else feel like the sound was VERY soft in this video? I had my volume full blast and still struggled to hear

[@MickeyAnne97]

Love these hacks! Especially the toothbrush holder one, I think I will have to order myself some of those

[@keepers7768]

Nice clear perfectly audible mic. - good hacks too !

[@dragonflyy000]

Love these ideas.... Very creative Nick! The new set up is when working great..... Mic sounds just fine. Wouldn't be able to tell it's a new system if you hadn't mentioned it. Working perfectly!! Have a great week!!! ☺

[@angelakewin7987]

Regarding the cloche with the wooden base: you could probably spray the base down with a weatherproof sealant to keep the moisture from deteriorating the wood.

[@patricialisowski1080]

My comment got lost....as I was saying, you are the king of alternate ideas🤩🤩🤩. Rock on😜😜

[@deerojas54]

Love all your hacks things we don’t really think about

[@Phillyqueen267]

I’m here in Philly I’m gonna hit up the south Philly IKEA I cannot wait thanks !!!

[@Crazeychinee]

I have both glass domes and cork pieces, love using them for my plants!

[@user-md4zr6jr6t]

wow, your way to use Tisken blew my mind! I saw this product once or twice at some friends. but only in the trivial bath--kitchen function. there was no chance I would come up with plant-growing use for it myself) wooden base cloches make me uneasy, so I prefer to stick with Ikea food jars or with laboratory cloches. jars are really great. Ikea 365+ series stuff is wonderful as terrariums or compact hotbeds and even as an alternative for cloches. Korken jars are just nice as terrariums for forest plants like mosses or ferns and for lichens

[@barbaragarcia6396]

You have some great hacks for the ikea items. I liked all of them. Good job.

[@nouranazzam1832]

I loved the toothbrush holder hack so much

[@leannew.1977]

Love your video and IKEA! I use the cork coasters too😊!

[@Beatnik_]

I been using Ikea's sunnersta rail and containers, and works great and very cheap!

[@judyater7080]

In the garden shawl crotchety

[@maggiemay624]

The sound is excellent imo 👍

[@cupofmaddyVODS]

Are there like actually no comments or are they just not showing up for me? Great hacks Nick, thanks!!

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Nick! Those are some great planty hacks! I would probably get al of them, except maybe the toothbrush holder. It's too bad they aren't offered in different colors. Unfortunately, we don't have an IKEA anywhere close to us in Nampa, ID. So many people talk about shopping at IKEA. I hope they decide to build one in Idaho some day. I had the volume turned all the way up and you seem to be quieter than normal on this video. Also, I couldn't open your reply to the pinned comment. Not sure why? Hope this helps! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@SherrittaS]

Love these hacks. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely check some of these products out from IKEA.

[@VanessaKrystynaBeauty]

Loved these ideas! Thanks for sharing I will definitely try the coasters for my pots ❤️🌿

[@LOLZHAHANOTFUNNY]

Awesome video Nick thanks for the tips!

[@selinaraguz3969]

Hi Nick Have you thought of using those lovely lidded glass jars for closed terrariums. I’ve bought one hoping to do a moss one but haven’t had the courage yet. My excuse is I’m waiting for more sunlight as my windows all face north. Love your channel and your fab collection. I’ve learnt so much from you. Keep up the great videos

[@_nadeenski_1996]

Lol I’ve been using the cork products for the last 2 years in this way

[@amyl.shultz1121]

The cork mats also prevent scratching on floors or furniture

[@nixelpixel]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO

[@ashleyl3464]

I found your video super helpful!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@idanbarrett]

Why are you so far??? I need a plant guru to check out a few of my babes! Always love your vids

[@samiteee6857]

I LOVE the glass covers, BUT watch out with not watering for more than a month😅 the humidity condenses at the lid, but then the wood soaks a lot up. This causes the soil to become hydrophobic so any water put in just ROLLS off the dirt... I experimented with 3 plants + some seedlings and got the same result each time.

[@HellCatt0770]

Great ideas! All on my shopping list!

[@Ianenin]

These IKEA Hacks are really interesting, I will definitely try out the window planter and also the cork coaster. Although I am wondering if the window planter won’t fall down at some point. My experience with those suction stuff on the bathroom tiles is that they always slide of at some point. Especially with the added weight, don’t they fall of your window? Regarding the audio, the quality is great but for me it’s too quiet.

[@yuanz5303]

I use ikea glass cabinet as a indoor mini greenhouse

[@clairevickers8925]

HI NICK I HAVE JUST BEEN AND BOUGHT SOME OF THEIR BAMBOO LIDS WHICH THEY SELL SEPERATE - THESE ARE USE IN ALL SORTS OF DIFFERENT STORAGE CONTAINERS AND HAVE A RUBBER RING UNDER NEATHI AM GOING TO USE THESE TO PUT MY SUCCULENT POTS ON.I ALSO BOUGHT AN ARRAY OF PLANTS AT AMAZING PRICESI WILL HAVE A LOOK FOR THE COASTERS AND TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERSREGARDS FROM LONDON

[@thatonedog819]

Love ikea. Great tips!

[@glowingface1]

I enjoy ikea hacks 😀

[@GrowWithNoot]

One of my favorite pots is my ikea. Super inexpensive too, just had to drill a hole 💚

[@GrowWithNoot]

It’s so obvious now that I’ve seen your video: the glass domes they have in home decor. 😆🤷‍♂️💚😏

[@sandragoerlich7134]

Great ideas, like the background mic is 👍

[@melonydever]

You might consider using the Japanese method of burning wood to create a waterproof finish on the cloche bases. Shou sugi ban.

[@victorysampson]

I loved watching this!

[@vanessacarroll2940]

Very creative!

[@SimonaLisaBuRR]

Can't wait to send this to my best friend !

[@CorpseBride64]

Our Ikea is so empty. We went yesterday, I didn't leave with one item on my list. Not even Lecca... big fail. Cute ideas though.

[@jyotsnatrivedi7647]

Hi i really like the trellis in the background..how did you place that.. pls can you do a video on that

[@Hellosid1212]

Love this thank you so much for sharing!

[@snglttrs]

Love this video, thanks for the inspiration :)

[@mindakahn9964]

I kill everything. My green thumb only extends to my outside garden. Nice presentation.

[@daniellec6175]

The Harli-g-a HAHAHA

[@josmith8635]

Thanks for the tips.

[@YinYangx3]

Nice shout out to Harli 🤣

[@tayloruttecht2666]

What’s the name of the plant on the plant stand that has holes in its leaves?

[@ironicly__iconic]

Mic sounds fine to me ✌🏻

[@lindielee8944]

Great ideas, got more?

[@sashaf7]

For that harlegia what plant would you out in it??

[@mirandaleonard8396]

I have a rehab piper parmatum coming tomorrow, and I was thinking of doing a terriaum environment also. But what potting medium do you recommend as well?