June Houseplant Highlights | hoya blooms, thai constellation, el choco red, etc!

[@emilymajeski]

You’re equally beautiful with or without makeup. I can’t believe anyone would say otherwise, but, it’s the Internet I guess. Anyway, another great video! So jealous of your Hoya shepherdii, it’s amazing!

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much Emily 💚

[@ofpine]

i agree, nobody needs makeup

[@theplantwitch6052]

I agree with all of this! Ferns shepherdii makes me need one!

[@aniak3857]

I feel like at this point not wearing makeup should be considered normal and healthy. I’m 21 years old and never in my life felt the need to cover my face with makeup, just because someone expects me too. Girl, your beautiful just the way you are!

[@PlantGirlCasey]

Fern, I'm a horticulture student and can confidently say, stem propagation is the most successful way to propagate raven zz! Leaf cuttings actually risk colour reversion and take 3-6 months longer to root (in my experiment). I understand why people do leaf cuttings (to get the most out of the plant) but you can actually lose up to 50% of your leaf cuttings, and so far I've lost 0 stem cuttings. You're doing everything right! Love you and the video❤💕

[@freckledcrafts86]

Omg I love your excitement at the hoya bloom 😆 now I need a sheperdi!

[@The_Black_Truth]

I Was Like... That's 30 Minutes Already???? I'm R💚💚TING FOR Y💚U And OUR Mr. EL CH💚C💚 RED!!!

[@christinelin9331]

Every time I watch one of these videos I fall in love with plants all over again.

[@ashleyd8627]

Girl your beautiful inside and out and with or without makeup you have an amazing personality and that good aura about you I look up to you I really do

[@cynthiamcdonald774]

Hi Fern! I enjoy your videos so much and get excited when I see a new one. For your dwindling summer light source, have you thought of installing mirrors to bounce the light around in your home? I remember content in Summer Rayne Oakes with “Jamie's Jungle Houseplant Home Tour - Episode 148” that touched on that subject.

[@leas.8603]

Thanks for mentioning the specific episode. Have to look that up.

[@vanessalumbra9409]

Don't forget to keep a quarter inch of water in the bottom of your pitchers on your pitcher plant. In the wild, there is always water in them as they're from the rain forest. This also attracts bugs to the water which feeds the plant. It's a carnivore plant. I learned this from someone who raises them.

[@coagulatedsalts4711]

for your lighting situation, if you can, i would recommend you paint any walls in from of your window white or put up a partition/divider outside that is painted white and point it at your window. it will increase the amount of light coming in by a LOT.

[@marixlife]

My dragon scale is doing the same thing! And just a bit before she started doing that my alocasia black velvet did it and it’s a bloom for sure 🌸

[@cherrykissrvr]

You are my absolut favourite KZbinr. Authentic and inspiring. Send u some love from 8.000 km away. 🤗

[@kikiinthegarden]

Watching this just made me realize I need more houseplants 😂 love the video, thank you for showing us your collection ♥️

[@Benspringroll]

you are literally so beautiful!! and so are your plants

[@nicolepalanzi9589]

I am having my first summer in my new home. Yes I lost my wonderful bright sunshine about a month ago. 🥰🌹

[@ronjakh]

Love these updates! 🥳 I’m sure you could move your Gloriosum outside of the cabinet. It’s so easy-going! I grow mine in my living room (north of the arctic circle), no humidifier and she’s happy and giving me consistently bigger leaves ☺️

[@chloekrause5984]

BEEN WAITING ON THESE!!! Ahhh!!! I’m in love with seeing your plants!! Thanks for always sharing girl. You have a gift for this!!

[@kileyarnao5790]

But on a positive note your plants look fabulous 🥰 love your content and happy to see all the new growth!

[@JoanneZira]

I have one tall South facing window which is actually part of a huge window-well, like a great big hole with a wall 2m from the window and 3m high. It makes for interesting light issues, lol. In the Summer I have your same problem, the sun is so high it only hits the window sill (which is extremely big though so I can get a lot of plants on it), and from 10am to around 3pm the sun slowly paths along it. However, from November to March it gets no direct light at all, the sun never raises above the edge of the hole. Being in the UK, I never get extreme heat so I can keep practically all my sun loving plants there, succulents and almost all my Hoyas, they love it! It's painted white and I feel that helps a lot. And grow lights are now my friends :P

[@ThePursuitofJoy]

YASSS. In England, the hometown tonight, and your makeup-less face is giving me LIFFFEEEE!!! You are so fucking gorgeous no matter what. 🤷🏼‍♀️💚

[@wildfern]

Girlllll thank you 🥺

[@ingridruck3535]

Love the video! The hoya blooms are amazing, can't wait until I get my first one! Would love a propagation tour soon!! I love your prop videos!! Much love!!

[@tabithagilbert8042]

Beautiful growth! I just wanted to put this into the universe bc I’m rerooting my el choco also, I put mine in moss and then put the cup in a zip lock bag with the leaves sticking out. But that boost of extra humidity has helped so much in getting more roots to grow ☺️ (sorry for my unsolicited advice)

[@sarahinthesun12]

My shepherdii just bloomed in my bathroom window. When I walk in now I am overwhelmed with a wonderful floral smell! :)

[@kellywood7186]

My hoya wayetti has 5 peduncles and two are ready to bloom (my first hoya flowers) I'm sure my neighbour heard the scream when I noticed them, I feel your excitement 😀 I love new growth😁😁

[@ebonyedenart]

Ahh I can relate to your window problem! I put a really big plant shelf against one particular wall in summer and now in winter (I live in Australia) the sunlight isn't quite reaching the shelf because the sun is behind the apartments next door. Some plants are still okay there but it's not ideal, so I put another shelf in a room with nice winter sun. On the bright side, it's really great you have nice winter light :) also Hello I'm a recent subscriber ✨❤

[@natalieshigrov8550]

Hi fellow Aussie! Can’t wait for spring! 🪴🪴

[@ebonyedenart]

@@natalieshigrov8550 Hello!!! I'm so looking forward to spring, it's freezing here in Sydney 😭

[@AdeanerFerreira]

Ughhh I absolutely loooove your collection!! Ever since you found that massive silver sword, I've been scouring my local Home Depots 👀

[@gabriellecas8308]

Fern your skin looks amazing !!

[@florencemcadam199]

Your plants inspire me. I found a monsters adensonii with 11 leaves for $7 at my local giant eagle. I'm going to chop & prop. My first time. Learned how from you. Wish me luck!

[@lisaanglim9588]

God luck with your Hoya blooms. I can’t wait to see them when they bloom.

[@haileywatson5822]

Yep, same experience. My plants thrive in the winter. Which I guess is good for me, because I do not. So they encourage me to try my best 😄

[@bronwynlandis]

Loved the update!! I’ve been starting to see some new growth lately too. I was honestly feeling a little discouraged because all my plants were looking like garbage. Winter was hanging on in the PNW until like THIS week lol 😂 love you lady!! Thanks for helping getting me inspired again!

[@Anna-qy7qo]

keep philodendron well watered when in bloom! My first six or so blooms on my philodendron jungle boogie died before opening after I waited too long to water.

[@tamib6222]

I think that propagating ZZ's by stem cutting is so much more successful than leaf cutting!!

[@VickyHafler]

Beautiful plants 🪴 Things are going well here I’m so afraid it’s the calm before the storm! Last year I was hit with thrips.

[@alexiasun5573]

Hi Fern, you may use small plant clips instead of plastic sticky tape, they can stick to the plank, and can hold your plants as well

[@angela86753]

That was a great video! So happy for you that you have Hoya blooms 🌿

[@chortlesandcheerios1463]

I'm also obsessed with my variegated maranta! it grows so fast and each leaf is so gorgeous!!

[@wendyacker245]

I’ve been rooting my el choco too , seems to take forever

[@DevonDowner]

I bought a philodendron Bloody Mary in early October and it has been a really solid plant that doesn’t do anything no matter what, like no wilting or dropping leaves or anything even though I got it online, but it also had never given me any sign of new growth either. This month she is putting off at least 2 new leaves and maybe up to 4-5 at one time and I am so shocked and happy about it!!! I love growth season. Love to see your plants growing too!!

[@nicolepro927]

Killing it with the recent videos Fern!🪴💓

[@laurenfrazier3334]

I found an 8” pot of the jungle velvet calathea at my Albertsons for $20 🙊

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Hello Nice to meet you New Subscriber here from Amman Jordan 🇯🇴 The Middle East Looking forward to seeing all your plants I have a great collection You don’t look sick so no apologies for wearing no makeup

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much for subscribing Elizabeth :) welcome!

[@vlong7112]

Hoya blooms are so exciting!!! 🤩🥰🥹

[@Peterrdee]

I have the same issue, I live in bc Canada and my hibiscus is right up on my window and I pray for sun to come into my house

[@tamekahill2826]

I just potted up my raven zz.I propagate stem cutting in water . Everything is looking good happy growing and stay safe.

[@sassysucculent6291]

Wow 😍 that forgetii is SO gorgeous! I know exactly what you mean too. Mine puts out some injured leafs sometimes but they are still just so insanely beautiful to see. And they feel wonderful ! I’ll take the injuries so long as he’s happy 😄🤞🏼💚

[@PlantyGal05]

My verrucosum is also tall and in a tiny pot and therefore unstable too. And it keeps dropping the bottom leaves. But I love your variegated maranta. I have one and it’s one of my favs. I love your planty updates!

[@megkeller1788]

also our Shepherdii's are blooming at the same time!

[@amybillotte8440]

My Sheperdii gave me my first ever bloom! I am such a proud plant parent!

[@ellabutler1684]

apparently peeling the out papery layer of the corms it causes them to grow and sprout faster

[@sandylockhart3172]

I just recently discovered philodendron brandi. I picked up 2 4 inch plants 😍 I love it!

[@fallenbarbieee]

You look so beautiful and I absolutely love the update videos!😍

[@VanessasPlants]

Love your videos and love Hoya blooms! I really look forward to your videos❤️❤️❤️

[@User_1414b]

Hooray for your first hoya bloom of the year! 🥳👏👏 that was on your plant goal list for 2022, wasn't it?

[@marysilver4937]

Hi Fern. I love your channel. I think it would be great if you would do like a tutorial on a humidity bin. Pros, cons. I know they are beneficial but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@eileendewit]

Maybe you can put the verrucosum with his own pot into another terracotta pot for more stability 🤔 I really enjoyed this video!! 🪴

[@lanakravets7012]

I know not everyone cares about orchids, but I wanted to share my update! My cattleya Isabelle stone put out 2 new buds after having the last one destroyed by thrips and I’m so happy☺️

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Well done I love Orchids and have quite a large collection All in bloom

[@M-I-T]

Love your tortum💚💚💚💚💚

[@Amandasplants]

Thanks queen loved it

[@cloaked69emotion]

I feel so lucky to have a place with south slightly west facing windows and I’m on the top floor with no overhang, even with the high sun I get such nice light 🥹

[@mxrandas]

Looove your update vids 💓 so exciting

[@majkenhorton5148]

love seeing all these updates!!!! so excited for your summer, even if theres less light inside that just means you get to enjoy it outside more. One thing, I don't recommend propagating your pitcher plant. it can take a very long time. They like to climb by twisting the end of their leaves around branches and then making pitchers from that, so you can always try that out to make the plant look fuller in the future

[@laurenjohnson5880]

love the begonias!

[@lisaanglim9588]

Put a cache pot under the one that won’t stay up. It needs the weight at the bottom. Even with the terra cotta pot.

[@laurenervin1404]

My jungle boogie was one of the first plants I ever ordered online ( 3 yrs ago) and it's also been blooming off and on for the last year! So wild..I actually just cut them off now when I see them start to push out, but it was pretty cool to see that for the first time🤗

[@chelllz1017]

I am literally having THE same thing right now. Not only is the sun too high, but I have a huge tree that is getting bigger (doi) but it’s super bushy now and blocking most of it anyway 😭 literally, same little sliver

[@allybali]

im baffled you even felt the need to mention rude comments about your appearance. i kid you not, as soon as this video started, i thought to myself “she looks radiant” super glowy and gorgeous😭 DONT LISTEN TO WHAT ANYONE SAYS FERN YOURE SOOO BEAUTIFUL

[@wildfern]

ugh bless youuuu 💓💓

[@branchkim7976]

0:20 same culture!!🤔 I’m not sick, just no make up today!

[@ceeneal9748]

Love how happy your plants are! Question about your SP Colombia/Silver: is it a crawler instead of a climber? It’s growth pattern and stem looks exactly like my Sodiroi Aff which is a crawler and would explain why the roots are gnarly. Just a thought.

[@Amandasplants]

The ZZ grows an props nice when giving a good amount of light .. the bbs says they are low light but that not the beat advice ya know

[@jiljacobs1286]

Lovely to see your plants thriving and living their best live

[@trewti]

I love my Shepherdii too. I almost killed it, it was my 1st hoya had no idea what I was doing lost 5 of the 7 leaves it had. Now, it's trailing and has about 8 leaves and 1 vine hoping it blooms one day...it is my favorite hoya. Love that rhipsalis!

[@cannuck3577]

Do you have access to an old aquarium? I turned mine into a propagation terrarium that has my begonias as well as other cuttings in it. They're doing amazing! Your plants all look so happy and healthy 😌

[@_Myranda_]

Your silver sword is so amazing! Mine is such a baby compared to yours! Lol

[@lisaanglim9588]

Erin you seem to be the Hoya compacta queen. Your Hindu hope is just beautiful and then you’ve got a variegated version in your milsbo cabinet. Could you give me some advice? When I got mine it was bone dry with little soil. I added soil and watered. It was in my quarantine room for three weeks which was a very dark room. It’s near an east facing window AGT to the side. When I brought it out into the light I noticed that some of the coils in the ends was becoming mushy and some pealed off. I’ve got it behind other plants away from the window (west facing) now I’m afraid to water it. And the pot does have drainage holes. I’ll have to water in my sink. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@megkeller1788]

the parasocial relationship i have with that thai constellation

[@GAD_2024]

Best collection!

[@yougrowgail]

I’m wondering if that Sheperdii has bloomed before and you possibly missed it. That peduncle looks like it has budded before.

[@snertkriebels]

I am having the exact same issue with my south facing window. I got so excited in winter/early spring when i would get direct sunlight, i thought that my plants would take off like crazy because i finally have a south facing window but now it's just nothing :/.

[@lucyhyde8171]

Really love your videos. Just realised what your outro music is just like - have you ever watched Father Ted, a comedy based in Ireland from the 1990s-2000s? Really funny and the theme tune is almost identical!

[@mekayliahbowen1669]

Could you do a video on your marantaa? I been having an obsession lately with them and I have a variegated one and a regular one. I wish I could get more variegated leafs on my other one but they barely get any

[@marymiller5824]

That Alocasia is STUNNING 🤭❤️

[@jaquelinflores]

Yay here early! I love long videos like this thanks fern ❤️

[@wildfern]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mirandalouise2]

Yay!! Another video 💚☺️

[@wildfern]

🥰🥰🥰

[@susangage9140]

Wonderful update

[@sierra734]

I just ordered a syngonium frosted heart it looks very nice tfs

[@crabbyplantqueen3310]

What a bummer about the windows. Would you be able to remove the overhang outside?

[@Dieppaloveplants]

U look so beautiful fern im 45 yr old and i never use make up and my skin look amazing friend ask me what my sking care and i use witch hazel that my great grandma toldme she pass away at 110 yearz old 5 yrs ago and my skin look great im from Puerto Rico and we use for skin care we grab Aloe Vera and mix it with coffee ground and is the best for face it help dark spot fade and is natural i learn lots of stuff my great gradma told me

[@manderstemple]

My sp colombia is a crawler - could that be why your aerial roots are going the wrong way?

[@denisevasquez9589]

Do you still have your Hoya mathilde? I just got some cuttings from my plant friend and I remembered that you had one too lol

[@DaughterNature17]

OMG THE SILVER SWORD BLOOM Bro, I built a whole plant wall on a wall that gets hella light all winter. Now it gets nothing and I had to clammer for low light plants to swap everyone out, and I'm looking for wall mounted grow lights.

[@MaddieMettler]

Is that Maneater shirt from Ash Levi? I love her videos!

[@hollypuckett3931]

So much exciting stuff in this video!! 😍🙌🏻 If you think there’s mites on your Bellas, it’s likely false/flat mites and they’re nearly impossible to see and they don’t create webbing. The best thing to do is use a sulphur treatment and Bonide makes one that’s sold as a fungicide but it works against mites pretty much first treatment 👌🏻

[@lynn8062]

I was going to say the same thing. I also ended up with false spider mites and didn’t spot them. I just knew something was wrong with my Hoyas. It took a magnifying glass with an LED light to spot them. They also move VERY slowly. On a positive note….they’re easier to treat than thrips. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hollypuckett3931]

@@lynn8062 I just found thrips on a couple of my thaumatophyllum, again 😒😐 at this point I just use systemic for everything and if they make it, they make it hahaha

[@kaylastahlbaum7265]

My bella has the same issue!!!! I've been fighting it for MONTHS! They're these tiny tiny little specs that don't move til you go near them! I agree though in that it's definitely not normal Spidermites. Keeps growing but will not get rid of them!

[@shyannejones9638]

Where do you get your chicken wire for the moss poles from?

[@haleylaurent3682]

great video! thanks

[@kileyarnao5790]

Oof just gonna say if you have mites on your Bella and there's no webbing it's likely false spider mites aka flat mites which for me were the absolute worst pest to get rid of because it took me so long to figure out what was attacking my Hoya(they prefer Hoya though they will go after other plants new growth too) I'd start treating everything because it takes a while to see damage but by then they are already quite established. They are smaller than spider mites too. ☠️ I think a mite spray should work but I've had success with sulphur powder as well.

[@haleydarko2989]

My prayer plant was doing so well then all the sudden all the leaves rolled up and I can't get them to unroll ☹️ any advice on what I should do anyone?

[@suedub5156]

Wow!! Beautiful!!

[@michelleg1117]

About that mite problem you think you could have. Knot Dude has been struggling with an uncommon mite issue. I think he has mentioned it in a couple videos. I wonder if it is the same mite?