My First Plant Installation & Teaching a Workshop w/ JiaHao - Plant Diaries

🌱 Come with me to my first plant job! Late nights, early mornings, and lots of plants. Thank you to Chris, JiaHao, Carrie, my family, and my friends who made this possible.
JiaHao - / pengjhao
Carrie (O-M Ceramics) - / omceramic
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[@kazourple]

you’re such an inspiration, im only a teenager but i own over like 20 plants😊 you’ve taught me so much and brought me passion for plants, i really appreciate it☹️❤️ thank you benji !!

[@jennypotts2008]

🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴☺️

[@thatomkhasibe8197]

Honestly you are not the only one😅, I'm like 16 and I have 8 of them and everytime I go to the store I move on to the plant section. I always look up to watching your videos and I've enjoyed all of them.

[@arjay6506]

Same here I just turned 19 so I’m not in the scope of teenager anymore hehe I had 15 plants mostly gling plants

[@arjay6506]

Gliding*

[@jackwinter1385]

Your are not only a teenager, you are a beautiful being loving plants

[@leofaleiross3697]

My sunday mornings become so magical when I receive their notifications ❤

[@whitleywilburn2999]

Benji you are literally GLOWING in this video. it’s so adorable and inspiring to see you in your element showing exactly what you’re capable of! Your arrangements and art looked beautiful. I’m so happy to see you showcasing your creativity🌺🍀

[@hannahg8666]

This workshop is inspiring me 5000 miles away. Imagine being there...😲✨

[@julierosemodelproductions]

ah, to be in a workshop with benji and jiahao

[@aliviawilson9629]

just imagine being in a workshop with benji and jiahao, literally luckiest 15 people ever 😭😭 i love you guys sm

[@msmellowmood84]

I put these on repeat and just listen to these throughout my day to keep my mind peaceful. Lol. I’m 38 years old today and find your content so helpful and soothing. For my birthday I have decided to start my first aquarium, and thanks to you, I have so much more confidence. You probably won’t see this, but thank you. I couldn’t quite understand how to connect to myself in quiet moments before and your vlogs and videos are so helpful.

[@jujuuu1]

WOW you are so talented!! And thank you to Chris for always filming

[@authenticplantress470]

Jiahao is soo cool and has soo much personality 😍 and his plant collection is so beautiful. Defs jungle vibes ❤️ loved this video and definitely a BIG THANK YOU to Chris ✨️

[@adelinegaglio]

I've discovered your channel few weeks ago and I'm absolutely in love with your content. Everything feels so peaceful, whenever I'm having a bad day I just play one of your video and it is making everything a little bit acceptable. Thank you so much for your work Benji!

[@lucasbrady4639]

I just bought a Passiflora Colinvauxii vine from your website, and I'm so excited to get it! I'm a little worried that it might be too cold for it to survive (It just snowed where I live), but I think it'll be okay. I can't wait to have it growing throughout my other plants! Love your videos too, and I'm really happy to see that you got commissioned to make art with plants, you're so good at making plants look good, so I'm not surprised that you were able to do a plant installation. Love the content, keep up the hard work :)

[@lucasbrady4639]

P.S. I love the photos you took of everything, it all looks so beautiful. I can see how you have gotten better at photography over time, you could take a photo of a single leaf and somehow make it look good!

[@fattimaali3158]

@@lucasbrady4639 Hey! I was planning to buy the Passiflora vine from his website too, but I can't seem to find it. is it sold out? Do you know if he restocks?

[@lucasbrady4639]

@@fattimaali3158 I think he restocks every Saturday at 10AM PST. That's what his website said when I went to buy it. It sold out pretty fast, so I bought mine at 10:06AM lol. Hope that helps :)

[@TheRonikim]

I received my colinvauxii from Benji a couple weeks ago and I really recommend increasing humidity to help your plant recover post-shipment

[@mscalucas]

I also purchased Benji's passiflora plant and wow is it easy to take care of and a fast grower. Such as special plant.

[@jennifersutton3115]

Benji is very impressive 👍 He's an inspiration.

[@squirrelcanart573]

You know it’s a good channel when a twenty minute video makes your whole day. 😊

[@ankitsinha6445]

Hii Benji!! I am from India🇮🇳🇮🇳...I always recieve your video at sunday's evening and my sunday end with your video...Keep sharing video...🙂😇

[@gailbinot839]

Could you guys do a workshop in Philadelphia? It would be great! Perhaps the Philadelphia flower show in the Spring?? Love this!

[@kaileisoraya]

would LOVE to see benji in philly!!!

[@danispriggs7818]

That would be amazing!!

[@Hadinata1994]

Why this channel so addictive? Not always because of the plants but the way benji’s talk very calm Lol and the “camera-guy” knows where the best place to shot. One more it’s good to have theme! 🪴

[@simranbal228]

Hi Benji! Would you mind making a video about basic plant care for beginners and plants you recommended in general for beginners? It would mean a lot. ☺️ x

[@chimcharly]

i’ve always come out of watching your videos feeling super warm and fuzzy, but something about this video also made me emotional. you guys did an incredible job with the installation and workshop, it moves me to tears. I can see how much thought and care was put into the process and I appreciate it so much even if it’s only through this video I’m seeing it. I really love the passion and the welcoming space you share with us, it is always very comforting. I wish you the best always! love from san jose, ca!

[@tominutiae]

this is amazing, benji! like how you didn’t have words for jiahao’s living sculptures, I don’t know the words to describe how much I enjoy your guys’ expertise and eye for species and spaces. can’t get enough of your work!

[@maja8946]

this video was so calming yet interesting. i love your aesthetic benji and i really enjoy just listening to you talk. also you and chris are 100% couple goals love your energy💫

[@RobertDownedU_Jr]

I am so jealous of the plant variations you have in the stores you showed. So many cool plants

[@runstygge]

What a random but calmling nice way, to find the people I follow on tiktok, suddenly pop-up on a YT video I got recommended.

[@katieholsinger645]

That’s fantastic! It looks like a lot of hard work and creativity! I’m so glad you had fun and such support through family, partnership, and fans, and you deserve all the joy of being recognized as a talented person.

[@inktex1265]

slay watching this at a sleepover

[@kathybrintlinger9993]

You are so talented! I believe you will go far with your art!😊🌱

[@mosslou9854]

as a fellow art and plant person your videos always fuel my creativity! i have a couple new plant projects lined up for spring and im so excited!! also love the inclusion of whomesome family/friend/partner/theo moments! theres so much love out there 🌿♥️ even knowing that feels so healing 🌟😊💫

[@mscalucas]

Wonderful video and what a perfect pairing of Carries ceramics, your and JiaHao's organic aesthetic and meditation. So lovely to have the support of Chris and your amazing parents. Kiss to Theo.

[@ashleygroen5839]

Great video as always Benji💚 thank you Chris for filming!

[@you_gullible_fucc]

I've been binge watching your videos since the last one, your videos are such a refreshing aesthetic. I feel like I breathe better while looking at your plant setups

[@Dzindzyo]

I feel such sweet and nice vibes from all of your videos! And I'm not surprised that somebody wanted to be on your pop-up as a birthday gift! I think it would be very inspiring and cute to meet you in person 🌷🌱🌿🪴🤗

[@crazyaashima]

I genuinely like watching your videos Benji. I like how you are so calm and share such a good relationship with your family and Chris. Specially loved the pink arrangement you created. Definitely inspired be to learn more about Ikebana!

[@yarkoyanna2616]

Benji, thank you so much for the video, job you've done. It is so full of gratitude and thankfullness and relaxing meditation that you and your partners bring into it. I will rewatch this video of yours, because it makes me feel home, I want to do the same stuff here in Russia, Samara, where I am yet. Please go on making this type of videos they are so great!!! 🪴🌾🎍🍀☘️🌱🌴🌳🌲🌵🎋🍃🌷💐🌞✨🌈

[@karenb136]

Very nice. My favorite was the arrangement you made with the pink flowers and the twisty branch. Just beautiful! You guys are so talented. Thanks for bringing us along. 💚🌿🪴🌱💚

[@e75short14]

By watching your videos, I am naively thinking how the world would look like if people around the world prioritize creative planting and designing their ecosystem. Please continue your amazing work and inspire more people around the world.

[@afterglow2935]

Congratulations! You both did beautiful work and I’m glad the workshop was a success! Loved this video. 🌿

[@yespileas]

Congrats on the exhibition and workshop! If you filmed when you split out the Dracaena Reflexa to separate pots that would be really cool to see for another video! Thanks 😊

[@JaxNoodle]

Thank you Chris for making time to record the Pop Up Ceramic event! JiaHao and Benji’s pieces are all amazing! May other plant shops/organizations see this and fly you guys outside L.A. so that others can enjoy your displays in person. The Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio holds an amazing Ikebana event. I was able to see it one time when visiting friends couple years ago. They should host you guys for that. I should send them a link to this video.

[@angelicathefoodie]

Benji uploading a new video always brightens my day 🥹 Amazing video as always!

[@kinkytopdee4401]

Benji everything was very, very nice! Seemed like such a nice experience and I'm glad all of your hard work paid off. Maybe you and JiaHao can start a traveling work shop, or I can make it to LA one day.😂😂😂 tyfs, peace and blessings over you until next time.🌿🌱🎋🍃🌾

[@Mazequax]

Love how Chris is flexing his Asian squatting skills 😆 8/10 for impressive balance, despite the lack of full sole-on-ground-contact 😌👌

[@sauachhi8471]

Your videos are so awesome .keep up the hard work👍

[@donnamie3792]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOUUUU ALL 🥺❤️😭😭😭

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Hello Benji Chris and J. This was beautiful. Looking at your creations Benji bring me some peace. Nothing more to say. This video deserves multiple thumbs up in my opinion. Keep up the good work

[@hollypuckett3931]

You are such a beautiful human 💛

[@emmanuelangelo7363]

It's amazing how you guys were able to work on this within a week! Absolutely love the installations especially Jiahao's and your hanging one- the way he said "they're talking to each other". Just shows your chemistry as a team and how your works translate in a space. Congratulations and good luck to you guys!

[@twittwit1227]

jihao is insanely talented O M G!!!

[@AerialistAlexis]

So happy for you! I enjoy your videos and get inspiration from them every day :)

[@uksimone1]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@Brianna-nv5vr]

such a beautiful video!!

[@andreadybvik]

So much fun to watch! Got really inspired! 🪴

[@sputnikuo188]

ahhh so wonderful benji

[@mhicmusic]

this is unbelievable work! incredible. I hope you are all so proud of your artistry and ability.

[@stupopo1193]

definitly my new comfort channel

[@msmuffin411]

This was more than a plant vid . It was so uplifting. Thanks ✌🏽

[@chantalvillemure2595]

Such creativity ! Wonderful !

[@hugshoney3409]

Wow!! Too beautiful 😍

[@123simon2]

thanks for brightening up my sunday ☀️💚

[@lilyvuphan5340]

Best part of my sundays

[@minnielovealways]

I hope one day I can come to one of your workshops!! I love your videos and you have such a soothing voice and chill vibe!!!

[@marthamiriam8983]

You and your friends are super talented. Thank you for sharing how you incorporate plants/art but on another level, it is so inspiring to watch. “Oh the thing you can do”

[@ninajazzy1840]

All the best, Benji, you are so great!

[@bazinganays]

😺 i m so happy to see a new video of you ✨🥰

[@yarraville27]

Beautiful video. The event looked like a feast for the senses.

[@gordonissocoollike]

Thanks for a brilliant experience and thanks to every one involved

[@andrewchen4685]

What a fabulous life! Congratulations, Benji!

[@johncedarleaf224]

You did a beautiful job Benji!

[@Jada_RE]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! So happy you had such a successful first shared event with JiaHao! With the help of your family + Chris + friends! The installation + workshop look exquisite 👍👍 🌿 The hard work really paid off! Congratulations to all of you!

[@Hannah-sl6un]

booked and busy! you guys slayed this project!!!

[@zarebonds6085]

would love more content like this! you all did so well

[@vanessaduldulao7194]

All of you are super creative!

[@jennypotts2008]

I love you guys work & the plant gallery is amazing 😻

[@asmasayyad6175]

Congratulations! Good, creative team work! Way to go!👍

[@sophieb8666]

So cute you went for it & it was a success!

[@lindabonomi7274]

...what a BEAUTIFUL experience...!!!!!!

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

That’s a great experience for you,it looked great!👍 💚🌱☘️🌵

[@Trenton-Wa98]

Cheers to this! Ahhh so perfect after a long day at work ❤❤❤❤

[@XtianJade]

this is so nice

[@lakeiaburgess2902]

Wow! This video was so satisfying and awe inspiring.✨

[@charlottewallenborg337]

Wonderful creations and such a beautiful collaboration with nature 💚🍃🌿 Thank you for all this inspiration!!!

[@Sugarberriii]

This is so cool!!! Congrats on your first popup/installation! What an amazing opportunity. You deserve all the success Benji.

[@rosalianolasco5741]

Wow.. just wow! from the beginning to end, I am smiling watching this beautiful plants arrangement. Love it! ❤

[@HazyC1231]

Loved your first arrangement, love your videos, such talent. Thanks for sharing

[@SplashOfGreen]

What an awesome experience! I’d love to do something like this. I just made a fall arrangement with dried native grasses/flowers/weeds. Definitely going to try these arrangements!

[@HelloEla1]

So happy for you benji this is so exciting congratulations!! You are the reason why my love of plants started thank you so much for all your content 💜

[@rubengutierrezmolina99]

What a masterpiece. You guys are such an inspiration. I wish i had friends like you ❤

[@lanadelreyswift3203]

The event seems so fun, I'm so jealous. Sending love from the Philippines ❤❤

[@lorraineyanez4301]

Oh how exciting .

[@mark_succulents]

I learned so much with just watching your videos..I will be starting my plant journey very soon after renovating our home.. Thank you! Also, watching your videos feels like a day off.. More power to you guys

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

excellent!

[@NedDanielss]

Sooooo many beautiful installations!! There is something so special about the temporal nature of organic art & a tailored composition of natural formmmmm Hope to see more of this in the future, would have loved to attend in person

[@syouta1276]

Thank you for sharing such an a amazing process and journey and congrats on your first plant installation and workshop Benji! I might be really new to plants and get worried at times that I am not ready to bring a plant into my life because of my lack of knowledge but watching your experiences really help me get through that fear.

[@cecillebalean3035]

❤❤❤ thanks for sharing... Loving the ikebana arrangement... as well as your way of designing a simple plant to make it interesting... you both are so talented... sending love from downunder!!!😊

[@1961evelyn]

I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO 💖 ...UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: KOKEDAMA, AQUARIUMS, MOST ARRANGEMENTS, UPSIDE DOWN PLANTS ARRANGEMENTS 🌷💖🌷

[@Amy-bb7lb]

Awesome video. Enjoyed watching you and your friend’s great creative talents. What a great event you guys put together . I have always admired creative people because I have no creative talents and I always look and learn from creative people. Thanks, Amy

[@TinyWorldLaboratory]

This is so super awesome Benji! I live in a small town in NC but I've convinced a couple shop owners to let me put a display in but nothing like what you are doing. Thank you for the constant inspiration.

[@42apprentice]

Lovely vlog and work, what a great way to challenge yourself in new direction

[@42apprentice]

PS floral foam is bad for creating micro plastics and it never biodegrades even if producers tell you so. Chicken wire, or flower frogs (eBay) or twigs are kinder to the environment.

[@zayriontaylor3211]

hiii benji i love your vibs and been here for while me my mom lov your vidddsss

[@oleksii9502]

I love the atmosphere of your videos😍 From Ukraine with love 🌈💙💛

[@TrophyPlant]

Very cool.

[@Boogeyrae]

I love seeing you showcase your talents! It would be great to go to one of your events one day ❤❤