Indoor Plants That I Regret Buying

In this video I talk about 7 house plants that I regret buying and why I don't like them, how I tried to remedy the situation, and the overall result of it. What plant do YOU regret buying? Let me know. 😊
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[@aniliname]

When I have pest infestations on bushy plants, I wrap the base in cling film or aluminum foil (or whatever works best) and dunk them upside down in a bucket full of the solution I’d normally spray them with. Then I can insure every part of every leaf with be treated.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

This is SUCH a good idea!! I'm going to try this sometime! Thanks for sharing :)

[@neurotika]

You get a gold star. ⭐️

[@jessicapetrin1655]

What about eggs in the soil?

[@aniliname]

@@jessicapetrin1655 well, a lot of common pests don't lay eggs in the soil, but rather in leaf tissue. But a trick I've learned for dealing with critters in the soil is to sprinkle some tobacco on the surface (or even make like a tea of it) and then water the plant. the tobacco is toxic to animals but not to plants. you can also just put a top dressing of sand, pebbles, or pon and it'll suffocate them over time

[@deedrizzle]

Don’t sweat the lemon lime, you’re gonna love it soon I promise. I too bought one on sale that was overwatered and growing lopsided so I ended up chopping and repotting and man is it gorgeous now! Totally one of my favorites! Just make sure it’s getting enough light!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

whew, that's comforting, thank you!

[@teresas5735]

Peperomia have fine roots and I killed mine by overwatering. I only watered when the leaves drooped. But it also sounds like the soil mix it is in might be too water retentive. I just generally avoid all the plants you just described bc they are too fussy! Lol

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Yeah I have a strong feeling my problem is the soil mix. Haha I know they can be easy if I could just nail their care needs! lol

[@redessaweaver8784]

I feel the same way about my zebrina....such a boujee little diva.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

yup! haha

[@sallyshuttleworth9222]

Oh my goodness, the zebra plant is one of my biggest struggle bus plants. I have cut it back to stumps as a last resort and its last chance 😖.. and yesss im sooo over winter as well! Bring on spring. I love that u used my favourite saying, 1st year they sleep, 2nd year they creep, 3rd year they leap. Im waiting for the leap from so many of my plants lol. Great vid. Thankyou so much for sharing 🌻

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Ohhhh I'm considering cutting it back and planting the cuttings back into the pot but need to do a bit of research first about how to propagate it. :) Today was a beautiful day in Central Victoria, it felt like spring almost! :D I think it might have been you that commented that saying, I'll always remember it. :) Thanks for watching x

[@precious._.plants]

I had a similar pepperomia experience too. I do believe it's the soil it was in so I'm avoiding houseplants grown in peat moss and coir mix. I learnt that nursery does that so they don't need to water the plants often. Unfortunately some plants don't thrive in those mix, esp when it gets compact over time. Sadly some nurseries don't get it right and inexperienced houseplant parents like me gets into big trouble when I buy these plants and bring them home. I'm on the lookout for local growers who are truly passionate about their plants and not growing in mass production. Love your sharing today, and as always all your videos. Cheers.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Hi Esther, wow thanks for sharing! I am on the edge of my seat waiting for spring because I'm going to immediately repot all my plants that are in that peat moss mix. Thanks for watching!

[@precious._.plants]

Spring is a month away! Hang in there!!

[@sheilalefebvre8667]

I find that peperomias have such small, fine root systems that they do not require larger pots! I have had a pixie peperomia and a parallel peperomia for over 3 years and they are both quite large and are in fairly shallow 5” pots! I also have a peperomia prostrata that I have had over 3 years and it is still in the original nursery 3 1/2” pot. My peperomia hope is in a shallow bonsai pot that is very shallow and about 3”x5” rectangular. Both the prostrata and hope are cascading out of the pot a good 6-12”!! They would be a lot longer, but I often cut them back to propagate. I let the soil dry out completely, then water thoroughly, they all seem to really do well with that!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it!

[@dignasadventure4244]

So lovely collection and I admire how you connect your heart with every care you have on your plants🙏keep sharing and thank you for sharing everything 🙏

[@ThatFoliageLife]

So nice of you! Thank you so much. This comment made me smile!

[@robinbuice2111]

My lemon lime is currently about 2 and a half feet tall I have to get a new moss pole for it : it's a prolific grower I purchased it as a rescue plant for 3 dollars. I propagated a piece that I mistakenly broke off during winter, it did nothing all winter soon as spring arrived it took off. I've only had them for almost two years. My zebra I purchased for my birthday last year and it kept dropping leaves and turning brown on the leaves. I moved it to my kitchen by the sink and now it's starting to grow with no problem. It must have felt I was going to give it away and decided to get it's life together.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Wow that's awesome about your lemon lime! I think I'm just sitting out the winter right now and so excited for spring to hit. I'm so so ready for it, and I know my plants are too. Haha my zebra must have heard me talking about it in this video, because since making it, it's thrown out a couple new leaves, the little trouble maker! haha

[@lovelycasita3664]

This is by far one of my fave plant channels. I love your content!!!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

awww you're so kind, thank you so much!

[@forest841]

It's amazing to see plants for the first time. It's nice to see the plants growing. it helps a lot thank you☺💕

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Great information! I ordered a Ring of Fire online... the weather got Uber cold and it suffered medium damage. I'm thinking it'll be OK after watching your video.

[@vanessap.4810]

My Peperomia are quite happy living few feet away from my South facing window. They really need lots of light. I also repot them in a very chunky mix. They really like to be dry. I treat them similar to my succulents.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@soniakaur9834]

My pepromia gets direct morning sunlight, I will say for about an hour in the early morning and bright light for rest of the day and it's thriving. It's still in the same pot with coco peat. I'm in brisbane.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GetPlantyWithIt]

It looks like a peperomia cubensis to me! Great video!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thank you!

[@sailyx3jupy]

I soak all my new plants with neem soon as they get home and repot them in good soil. A lot of them already have some pests from the nursery and then the stress of needing repotting and improper potting from nurseries makes them even more susceptible. Sorry to see the death of your china doll. I threw out my first hibiscus tree that way because originally I didn't know plants could get nasty pests. I killed my first china doll but I just got a new one and ready for a better outcome! Haven't seen any spidermites since pretreatment of all my plants. Also a regular biweekly-monthly neem treatment.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! How are your plants going?

[@Tonii080]

I repot most of my plants when they get home because of many reasons but most of the time they are happy and end up growing more.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@emleithead5731]

I would definitely repot your peps. I find they like to stay on the drier side and I don’t even bottom water very long if I do, I usually actually top water them but hold leaves up or use a fine nozzle watering can to get the soil and not the leaves and I don’t give them much honestly and then at the moment I can wait weeeeeeks before I restart with a decent splash (but way less than my normal plants water) and that’s it. They are one of my favourite plants and all are still alive so far including my moonlight. They also don’t love much humidity imo so that could also be a factor if they are near your humidifier? Mine copes ok in my laundry with the drier on but I moved it to the second toilet off of the laundry to give it some less humidity and it’s doing ok. Not bright light plants but some indirect medium light is fine. They are pretty picky I guess but once you nail it they are hell easy imo.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thank you for the info!! That was so so helpful! I am still looking for their happy place in my house. :( I have a few things I think I can change for them and when I figure it out, I'll make a video. :)

[@angelahan8208]

I was having issues with peperomias too. Im still learning to make my pepperomia happy! One thing I noticed was that they dont like to dry out. For the peperomia in a small pot, I am growing it in a plastic cloche.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

That's so strange because I've heard people say both. They like to dry out. They don't like to dry out. 😂😂 They remain a mystery to me 😂

[@angelahan8208]

@@ThatFoliageLife same here. My pepperomia are not happy either and im trying to figure out how to find the happy spot too. 😊

[@Ch33Ch22]

My calathea rufibarba has been nothing but a diva for me since I bought it 2 years ago...until recently. Like you I tried everything w this darn plant. Rain water, humidity, different variations of soil fertilizer and light ect. Nothing seemed to work. As a last resort I stuck it in a self watering pot and told it if it didn't do well in that I was done w it. Well the darn thing has done nothing but thrive in that pot. The new leaves are beautiful green and no crispy tips (yet - knock on wood)It now resides in a bathroom that has medium/low indirect light and only gets a humidity boost when we shower - no more sitting beside a humidifier or special treatment lol perhaps a self watering pot could be a solution for your woes with this plant as well 😉 I also have a lemon lime P...I love this plant. I know a lot of people think it's boring but I find it to be quite pretty. Once you figure it's needs out it is a crazy fast grower. I hope yours takes off for you soon and your love for it returns 😃 mine has nearly tripled in size since I purchased it 1.5 years ago. Good luck Chickadee 😁

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I think these types of plants just like to be consistently moist and don't like to dry out as much as others! That's such a great story, thanks for sharing Cheryl. That's another thing I could do with the zebra plant, but I was also considering chopping and propagating it for a video. haha! I've got some hope for my lemon lime. It's picked up since I repotted it into a more appropriate pot size for the size of the plant, and it's already doing better. Fingers crossed mine does well like yours! :D

[@RainyDayWolf]

OK, advises for peperomia... Those pots are too big, I don't think the soil mix is bad just keep them rootbound and use Nick Pileggi's taco test to water them. Peperomias like more light than people think.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@lucysalas1949]

My peperomias do terrible except for my ruby cascade. This summer, I put them outside and they thrived so long as they didn't get too much rain. I wonder if the better ventilation outside helps them be stronger.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I'm sure the outside air and wind definitely helps. Hope so cos that's where they're getting banished to if they don't start perking up...hahaha

[@sallyaengle6228]

Peperomias are plants that don't like wet feet. I have a mix of organic soil that I add perlite to in great abundance.I also add an inch of small gravel to the bottom of the pot to help the water drain away. I had two plants that were droopy and nothing seemed to work, so I decided to completely repot them. Each was moved to a slightly bigger pot and the old soil was almost completely removed along with some rotted roots. (They were still in the bring home pots from 2 months ago.) After they got into the new soil and received a bit of water with sucullent fertilizer, I put them back in their SW facing window. They love light. That was what they needed. Both of them are standing tall and have added new baby leaves. One of them even bloomed! Maybe this is what your peperomias need. Maybe not. I did learn a trick to check if water is needed. Taco test. Fold a leaf like a taco. If it resists, don't water. If it doesn't, water.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Hi Sally! This is so helpful! I'm going to try this if I ever get tempted to buy anymore peperomia in the future. 😂 Thank you for sharing!

[@sallyaengle6228]

@@ThatFoliageLife you are very welcome! It's nice to know that I can return a tiny bit of help after receiving so much from you! I hope you do try peperomias again. They are such easygoing plants when you figure out what they need!

[@zpan5265]

Yes,I have an awful time with pepperomias too. I've tried everything, and they still go downhill every time I bring them home.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I gave up on them....and then yesterday I bought another one hahahaha! I never learn lol

[@sheilairving1927]

That darn zebra plant totally understand had 2 of them both died 👍👍 enjoyed

[@ThatFoliageLife]

ugh I'm still determined with mine haha. I am thinking of chopping and propagating. No love lost there if it doesn't work out... haha! And if it does, then yay! thanks for watching!

[@taniamelgarden9060]

DON'T REGRET WITH THE PLANTS YOU BUY, MAYBE WE SHOULD GET TO KNOW THEM BETTER.............GREETS FROM INDONESIA

[@ThatFoliageLife]

That's all part of the journey, isn't it. :) Thanks for watching!

[@taniamelgarden9060]

@@ThatFoliageLife that's right my friend

[@rhodealexandre6583]

For your zebra plant, comes Spring I would cut it and add to the pot.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I am definitely leaning towards doing that!

[@mamenytb]

The problem with your peperomias is most likely overwatering. I would give them much smaller pots (the ones you have seem way too big for their delicate root system) and a more airy soil mix with a good deal of perlite.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I think you're right on the money there!

[@familiabenocilla9958]

Lovely plants

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Thank you!

[@livingoneplantatatime3891]

I found my zebra plant was a pain also! Too much trouble so I banished it. 😅🙄

[@ThatFoliageLife]

good to know I'm not the only one hehehe

[@janna7756]

I had four different peperomias (frost, two types of ripples and a limey) and they all got thrips! They were all in different spots and in my house and somehow the thrips found them! How nuts is that? I’m calling them thrip magnets and I’m never getting them again!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

oh my so sorry to hear! They would be so difficult to treat for that too cos their leaves are so sensitive! :(

[@janna7756]

@@ThatFoliageLife yea it was impossible. I have no idea how the thrips got to those plants and only those plants. So weird!

[@zackstertwart3340]

My lemon lime philodendron was potted way to big as well . Have you ever experienced browning of stems

[@ThatFoliageLife]

When it comes to over watering, yes I have, once the base of the stem has browned and gone soggy, it's really hard to come back from that.

[@lynettenegrete3955]

I have the same problem with those varieties of peperomias , they always die off no matter what I do

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I'm determined to figure it out yet! :D

[@RoseR7997]

I have found that pepp's like fast draining soil and clay pots. That is the only way I can keep them alive. Like half perlite and half soil mixed well.

[@RoseR7997]

They definitely have to much water. I hardly water mine as well

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I think my problem is a combination of poor planting medium and over watered. I'm not giving up on them!! :D Thanks for the advice, I'm going to try that with mine!

[@RoseR7997]

Ginger does come from bulbs, but more tub like. But I feel the same as you😉

[@jessiewillets2105]

I think all your plants (except peperomias) look great. I'd love them!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

They're still sitting outside 😂

[@ThatFoliageLife]

You're too kind, thank you!

[@valkvitko-simon7284]

Up-pot your Zebra plant into a bigger planter. Looks like the roots are drying out at the edges, which shows on leaves. Similar to begonias.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Interesting! It's not anywhere close to root bound. I think it might be something else causing the brown edges....

[@KelliesHoya]

I have only been able to keep the peperomia capra varieties alive in a terrarium situation

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Interesting! I'm going to have to try that one day!

[@eziaethalya6274]

I got a calathea warscewiczii she is also the biggest drama queen ever but I love her. But she is very dramatic to say the least. Feels like looking at her makes her droop or god forbid she doesnt get the exact right amount of light.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

haha why do we do this to ourselves 😆

[@pephysusilo9844]

I'm struggling with peperomia too 🥲

[@ThatFoliageLife]

me too! When I figure it out, I'll make a video. :(

[@laural859]

I had a Zebra Plant and she is too bougie for me🤣🤣 I gave up on her, they need alot of care

[@KinkyKurlzs]

You've had a Zebra plant for two years😮. Pat yourself on the back 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I never saw it that way, thank you! 💚💚💚

[@yougrowgirl5926]

My zebra plant was one of my least favorite plants. It died a few weeks ago 😩

[@ThatFoliageLife]

awwww sorry to hear :(

[@ameliaandes797]

Aloeveras destroys all of my memos.😤😤 The rest of my plants gets with the program.😀

[@ThatFoliageLife]

awww there always has to be that one plant, doesn't there! :(

[@sleepysquidasmr2705]

My peperomias keep dying 😭 I think my PNW light just isn’t cutting it for them 💀

[@ThatFoliageLife]

Sorry to hear :(

[@apvlee5890]

Leave the zebra plant outdoors and it will surprise u. It doesn't grow well indoors

[@landonmejia6797]

I will tack all of the plants that you don’t want just ship them to me

[@ThatFoliageLife]

haha they would be dead by the time they got anywhere 😂

[@erinjames377]

That Peperomia is horrible to care for.

[@ThatFoliageLife]

I'm with you there!! I did a plant hospital episode on it since filming this video and I think I've well and truly killed it.....

[@alouella]

Peperomias hate me!

[@ThatFoliageLife]

me too :( even my watermelon is now not doing well! 😭