🌱 My Secret Plant Collection: Rare & Beautiful! 🎉

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful houseplants lovely collection beautiful

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Thank you, Jillian! Your support means a lot. 🌿💚

[@virginib1028]

Thank you so much for this new video !!! 👍

[@Houseplantygoodness]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the new video. 👍🌿

[@annissa485]

Super excited for this topic. Thank you!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Glad you're excited! More unique topics coming your way. Thank you! 🌿😃

[@linda4828]

Love this plant always in bloom.....

[@daveoverstreet5148]

I'm curious to see how your moss pole works out. Yet another fun and informative video. Cheers!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Hey Dave 👋👋 Will keep you updated on the moss pole! Thanks for being here. 🌿👍

[@smotritel1082]

Hi, Memo! This is Alex, from Kiev. Thank you for this video. It is always exciting to hear someone talk about the plants they like (or not) and the reasons why. It helps. I tend to like most plants I see and desire to collect at least a quarter of them all (in my head). But in reality, it is a delicate process of building a collection that fits you. When the whole world, more or less, goes in the direction of getting the plants they see on instagram... What I do in my collecting (conscious or unconscious) is go from the opposite direction, from a certain list of plants that surround me, when I was growing up. It is not the plant's fault, but some plants have a strong USSR vibe for me. They were in all the schools, hospitals, households... Surrounded by poor Soviet aesthetics, they were supposed to make it all look better, but they had no chance. No matter how much I like the euphorbias in general, I hate the Milli one and the Trigona. Even I understand they are nice, still... It must be a trauma of mine. For a long time, I was sure that I didn't like plants at all. But It was just that list of plants. Medenila is amazing. I love the leaves. I have a good chance of buying it for a good price right now; it probably won't happen, because of the size. Just yesterday, I saw the Shizmatoglotis for the first time in my life. It was in a perfect state and much more beautiful in person, but again, the size. If I have room just for Anthurium or Shizi, Anthurium wins. I would be happy if you read the long comment about my entire collection I wrote for you after the previous video. I believe I tagged you. In English all the plants names (and nouns) are gender-neutral, in Russian or Ukrainian all nouns got gender for no logical but just grammar reason. It makes us Russian or Ukrainian speaking plant collectors to discuss a lot a "gender vibes" we can sense from some plant types. As an example by the grammar: ficuses, crotons, ferns (fern is a "girl" in Ukrainian), philodendrons, cactuses are "boys" and orchids, begonias, violets, monsteras, palms, peperomias are "girls". I can say that, from what I can feel, for some plants it fits, for some not. Some of my plants are "boys" some are definitely "girls" and some like alocasias I just can't read, may be the neutral. Is that something like that in Greek language? Did you ever consider some "female" or "male" energy from a plant, or it's just our language-inspired imagination? Thank you. 🤩

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Hi Alex, 👋👋👋 nice to see you here again! It's always a pleasure to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts from around the globe. 🌍 Your thoughtful comment really resonates with me. The personal journey of building a plant collection is indeed a delicate and deeply personal one. It's fascinating how our experiences and cultural backgrounds shape our perception and appreciation of different plants. Your approach to plant collecting, driven by the influences of your childhood surroundings in the USSR, is truly unique. It's a poignant reminder of how our environment and the plants within it can evoke strong emotions and memories, sometimes even subconsciously. The way certain plants remind you of the Soviet era and how that impacts your feelings towards them is a perfect example of this complex relationship we have with plants. It's interesting how some plants can bring a sense of nostalgia, while others might bring less positive associations. Regarding the gender perception of plants, that's an intriguing aspect of language and culture. In Greek, like in many languages, nouns have genders, and this can sometimes extend to plants. However, it's less about the inherent 'energy' of the plant and more about the grammatical structure of the language. It's fascinating to hear how in Ukrainian and Russian, certain plants are considered 'boys' or 'girls', and how this influences your perception of them. In Greek, we might not necessarily assign a 'male' or 'female' energy to a plant based on its gender in language, but it's an interesting concept to ponder. Your comment about the Medinilla and Schismatoglottis, and the practical considerations of space and care, is a common dilemma for many plant lovers. Often, we have to make tough choices about which plants to bring into our lives, especially when space is a limiting factor. It's all about finding that balance and making sure each plant in your collection brings you joy and fits into your lifestyle. I'll definitely look back for your previous comment about your plant collection. It's always enriching to hear about other people's plant journeys and the personal stories behind their collections. Apologies if I missed it, I am usually only around the first 24-48 hours in the comments on my videos Thank you for sharing your experiences and perspectives, Alex. It adds a rich layer of understanding to the world of plant collecting and how it intersects with our personal histories and cultural backgrounds. Keep nurturing your passion for plants, and I hope you continue to find joy and fulfillment in your ever-evolving collection. 🌿🌱🌺🤩

[@smotritel1082]

@@Houseplantygoodness Thank you for such a fast and detailed answer; it means a lot to me today. After this comment of yours, I finally understood what I like about your channel so much: the things you see and share about the plants, that only Memo can see and show me. I believe that if someone does something and puts his heart into it, he deserves to know that there are always people who value their effort, and I found myself to be one of those people for you. And also the positive fact that you don't play the absolute "do it this way only" expert. In Russian language plant tube I had too much of that. When I subscribed, I absolutely didn't expect you to communicate with us somehow, especially on this level of reading and writing such long comments. In fact, I wasn't growing up in the USSR, but just right after the monster died. And we had no plants at our home till I turned 30 or 31. But one nostalgia story with a plant I also have. I love it when you tell us about plants in (or from) your parents' house. When I was 5, I visited my great-grandparents' house before It was sold. And there were really a limited number of things in there. That was the way they lived. My great-grandmother had only two or three dresses that left in the wooden wardrobe, which (the wardrobe) my great-grandfather made by his own hands (because you couldn't just bye a wardrobe in USSR if you were unprivileged). By the way, my great-grandparents were Greek. The rooms of the house had such small windows that it was quite dark. And there was a ruber ficus in a wooden barrel. From what I can tell now, at least it was 15 years old. It was the first ficus plant I saw in my 5 years of life. A magic tree it was. Be sure it was planted in garden black soil may be with some sand edded with no drenage (as all was done in that time) How has it survived there? I asked my mom if her granddad did something to it in summer, moved it outdoors? And she said that nobody moved it from that room as she can tell. So, after I established my collection of cacti, I bought myself the Abijan ficus. And felt in love with it from the moment I touched it. Now I have 14 ficus varieties. And I would love to have a few more. I love the energy of ficus plants. The first video of yours I've seen was about Umbelata. I bought a top cutting (mine is not Everest, but the Umbelata) and it's doing well for me. About 20 sm high got 3 big leaves finally no brown spots. Off course, I don't mean that the language gender of the plants is some kind of truth. But the fact that we have it made us think on a subject that some plants got boyish or girly vibes. It is hard to see a cactus as "a girl" or a violet as a "boy", especially when there are a lot of them collected together.. When I feel a need to buy a plant, and it is not about a good deal (which is true collectors greed mixed with curiosity), I tend to chose plants almost from a mystical sight. I feel like I need more female or male energy in my space. And I didn't tell it to almost no one before, but from plant to plant I change, or at least have a chance to transform myself, to pick some vibe and grow it in me when I need it. I believe that it's got to be an ancient type of magical activity. And I don't look for magic or mystics as a theory or culture but appreciate a lot when they happen in reality. But beyond that, I just sometimes buy plants like crazy. And I need to buy one or two right now 🤣 had a few bad days. But it's -10❄☃

[@Gaara-zu3ev]

I really like your perception of plants… it adds a new angle…it feels very personal and thoughtful

[@smotritel1082]

@@Gaara-zu3ev 💚💚💚

[@JoannaTedder]

It was really nice to see these plants and hear your thoughts on them, would love to see more!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

More plant showcases are on the way! Thanks for the support! 🌿😊

[@turogers13]

Not so warm in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada today. We had a major amount of snow last night. I'm just waiting for the snow plow. Love your channel! I've been watching for a few years. Thanks so much.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Stay warm in Winnipeg! Thanks for your longtime support! ❄️🌱

[@smotritel1082]

Hi. It is just a bit colder than we have in Ukraine 🥶these days, and it was absolutely spring weather here just two weeks ago. And I need some new plant so much...

[@missfoliageforever7963]

Thanks Memo, really enjoyed this! I would love to have a Euphorbia milli ever since i heard about it on the podcast of ‘the plant daddy podcast ’ ( i miss their podcast so much 😢) .

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Stay tuned for more Euphorbia Milli content! I know right, I really miss their podcast too. 😢🌿

[@ellieraggs]

Thanks for the interesting video. I have the Dicursiva on my wishlist, so that section was very informative for me. Love seeing the variety!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Happy to help with your wishlist! Thanks for the love. 🌿💚

[@pamelascott5859]

0:45 sound great with mic 😊 enjoy your program

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Glad you like the sound quality! Enjoy the videos! 😊🌿

[@vicky3792]

I have 5 crown of thorns including a variegated one. They can handle full sun. All of mine live in full sun here in Texas and we get up to 107F. I do have a Rhaphidophora decursiva. I’ve seen on some sites that it is a crawler, although most say climber, and mine did seem to want to crawl. I did force mine onto a pole. It grows very well during the summer as you said. I really like the plant.

[@vicky3792]

Also had the Schismatoglottis wallichii. Spider mite magnet. RIP.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Your Crown of Thorns sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing your Rhaphidophora experience. ☀️🌱

[@msnyx823]

I’ve got a rhaphidophora decursiva. My first one died of root rot. I combined a couple of young plants into one pot, which seems to be doing well. It is currently growing like a crawler. It has only just started getting mature leaves but it is at the edge of the pot. I’ve got it in a chunky aroid mix, in a Lechuza cube self-watering pot with a wick in the bottom. It has a reservoir so it never dries out completely, but it also mostly gets watered from the bottom. I’ll probably put a moss pole in when I do the next pot up. It is a slow grower.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Root rot is a common issue. Glad your new setup is working! Thanks for sharing. 🌱💧

[@tanya.quintieri]

Not a cactus fan. I do have a sharoniae. It was gifted to me maybe 3 years ago as a tiny 1-leaf cutting. It's grown to almost the size of yours, but "recently" (after summer), I had to cut it - but I didn't do it until November. It's propagating away as single node cuttings, and it's taking its sweet time... But I am no rush. Moss poles... Just ordered 120 Liters of tree fern bark. Gonna experiment with that. My decursiva is such an easy one. But quick to throw runners, too. I chop it all the time. :D Doesn't bother the plant. Growing nicely. Lovely video, Memo.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Hey Tanya 👋👋👋 Love your plant journey with the Sharoniae and Decursiva! Thanks for the moss pole idea! 🌱👍

[@tinaj9556]

Really enjoyed this video, would love to see more of your u shown plants😊

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Love this video and would like to see your other unseen plants😊

[@saru509]

I love crown if thorns very easy plant to grow here in Kathmandu,thanks for showing it. Your video is always fun and informative at the same time 👍

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Thanks for sharing your Crown of Thorns experience from Kathmandu! 🌿👍

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

It´s cool that you also spotlight some less "fashionable" plants, which are pretty cool and beautiful too 🙂 I´d definitely like to see more videos like this. By any chance: do you have Cercestis Mirabilis? It´s spectacular, but gets large (so I can´t have it for now). I couldn´t find any good videos on it. If you have it, Memo, could you make a video on it too please ? 🙂

[@smotritel1082]

Oh! A beauty! Never ever heard of it till you comment, thanks.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Thanks for the suggestion! I do have a Cercestis Mirabilis in its dormant phase. Video on it coming in the future as soon as it is looking alive again ! 🌱🎥

[@lindaedwards4632]

It’s great seeing different plants you also have 👍😀🇨🇦

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Thanks, Linda! I love sharing the variety in my collection. 🌿

[@kat1984]

Crown of Thorns grows very well in the arid subtropical climate of southern Arizona, USA.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

That's great to hear about the Crown of Thorns in Arizona! It's such a resilient plant. 🌵🌞

[@victoriabakhvalova]

I actually have raphidophora decursive. (Was lucky to find a pretty mature one in local store) Mine has leaves probably 3 times bigger. To me as a newbie aroid fan: grows superfast, like I cannot belive it. Monstera (I thought it was a type of monstera btw) is slower. I noticed it needs to fatten the stem to grow bigger leaves. So I'm trying to attach it to a tall and fat bamboo cane. I also dicided to feed it like my other heavy feeders. No complains made by the plant. In winter it stopped and I dont water untill I see her leaves to show me if it needs water. After orchids...super easy plant. 😂 I hope I will not have to have a moss poll.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Your Raphidophora sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing your care tips. 😂🌱

[@lisaplanty]

Oh, I would love to see you plant one of your pots with that kind of moss pole I don’t use too many moss poles, but I love the idea of putting soil in as well. Please keep us updated. Thanks so much.🇨🇦

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Will definitely keep you updated on the moss pole! And yes, clear pots with an outer pot can help prevent algae. 🌿👍

[@janicetubman8378]

I love my Crown of Thorns! I find mine needs a lot of water inside or it drops its leaves. Like every couple of days, but it's in a small nursery pot.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Crown of Thorns does love water! Thanks for sharing your care tips. 🌱💧

[@ahmanidoctor9716]

I love how you have the Rhaphidophora Decursiva spiraling. I have never seen it like that before. What a great idea.

[@jksprouts]

Thanks for showcasing the crown of thorns! I feel they're virtually invisible in the UK. Mine love full sun and virtually flower all year round. 😄💚

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Crown of Thorns love is real! Thanks for sharing your UK experience, mine has been the same. 😄💚

[@silent_builder]

On unpopular plants, I hope you can get a Pellionia Repens you might like it.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Absolutely, Pellionia Repens is on my list! Stay tuned for that. 🌿👀

[@_christen_]

I loved seeing all these plants! I'm eager to hear how your soil/moss pole experiment works!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Can't wait to update you on the soil/moss pole experiment! Thanks for watching! 🌱🤓

[@an-dreekosps9061]

my medinilla plant got stem rot and Kaput , its beautiful very slow growing but i think my mistake was i dident repot it and the soil it came with was just peat .. I regret listening to that shop owner for not changing its soil .. Good luck Memo give us updates in spring

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Sorry to hear about your Medinilla. Soil change can be crucial. Appreciate the support! 🌱👍

[@lesliehughes9382]

I had a schismataglottis wallichii ... wound up sort of letting it die on purpose. "Throw a wobbly" is a great way to describe the way it refused to be healthy and happy. All things considered, yours is looking pretty good! 😂

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Schismatoglottis can be a challenge! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😂🌱

[@silviap4478]

Calathea vibes sounds awesome to me 😁 I know what I will be going for when I have more space. And maybe with this one it also does better when you get it as a baby plant, just like with Calatheas. Thank you for this amazing video. I love seeing other plants than just the aroids everyone shows on their channel. I love your channel and look forward to the next video

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Glad you're excited about Calathea-like plants! They are indeed special. Thanks for the love! 😁🌿

[@carolstuff]

I have the Rhaphidaphora Decursiva & you’re right about it being prone to root-rot; I’ve had 2 die on me & I’m on the third, but it’s juvenile. Thanks for sharing Memo!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Root-rot can be tricky. Best of luck with your third Rhaphidophora! Thanks for watching Carol. 🌱👍

[@caseykelson1]

Love seeing the more uncommon plants in peoples collection! Quite over the hyped houseplants to be honest! Rhapidophora Decursiva…the fussiest plant I’ve dealt with. I get a leaf.. then it runs.. get a leaf then it runs! It’s a slow grower in my experience.. I threw it on a plank.. and since then.. it’s started giving some large, beautiful fenestrated leaves! But still continues to run! So pretty leaf.. runner, chop… repeat has been my game with that plant..

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Love your Rhaphidophora journey! It's such a unique plant. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🌱🌟

[@richardr5878]

Really like the moss pole trick! 👍🏽

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Happy you liked the moss pole trick Richard 😁🌿

[@Yoliplanting]

Your Medillina Magnificum is stunning!!! I’ve wanted one for so long💚🌸

[@Houseplantygoodness]

The Medinilla is indeed a showstopper, definitely worth it if you can grab one! Thanks for the love. 💚🌸

[@Yoliplanting]

Do you have dark anthuriums? Would love to see those 🖤🌸

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Dark Anthuriums are stunning! I am not sure if any of mine are considered dark, but if so will defo do a video in the future. 🖤🌸

[@silviaromano6876]

Thank you !!!

[@Houseplantygoodness]

🌿 Thank you for your support, Silvia! Stay tuned for more plant adventures! 🌟

[@lisaplanty]

I’m starting to switch over most of my plants to clear pots. Do you suggest always to have an outer pot? I’ve read different views, where sometimes green algae will form or it’s not natural for the plant to have light on the soil. What do you suggest? Thanks.

[@smotritel1082]

I question the same. Have mine under the led lights no problem, but it may be different in the natural light.

[@joannanovara815]

My understanding is the rhaphi decursiva is a crawler. I grow it in a rectanglar pot and it crawls along happily but is a bit slower of a grower.

[@JoanneZira]

I envy you the Medinilla, it's too big for my space now but I had one years ago when I lived in Italy, they are so beautiful! I also ate a lot of prickly pears when I lived there, religiously peeled by the nonna of the house, but we still got those damned thorns everywhere, so I'm still laughing over your last video 😁 I'm really glad you went back to a microphone, without it you were alternating tinny sounds to underwater vibes

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Love your memories of Medinilla and prickly pears! Glad you're enjoying the improved audio. 😁🌿

[@mskerrik]

The crown of thorns is very interesting I've seen them around infrequently and I've always been on the fence ... I may try one Completely off topic... that earring! Is beautiful where did you aquire it???

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Go for the Crown of Thorns! It's a unique addition. Oh, and the earring was a gift! 😉🌵

[@mskerrik]

@Houseplantygoodness thanks I'll let you know if I find one (I'm in ontario 🇨🇦) I've been looking for big unconventional earrings so I quite enjoy that one... it's a great gift!

[@od.vandeveer]

My medinilla improved dramatically once I left it outside in a semi-shaded spot in summertime. I have got it to rebloom 2-3 times. At the moment it is overwintering in a bedroom next to a south facing window. It can grow into a big scrub and has nice leaves

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Great tip for the Medinilla! Thanks for sharing your success with it! 🌱☀️

[@fainakub6092]

I managed to kill a medenilla twice:( but maybe I will try it one more time. I got a raphidophora decursiva cutting 2 month ago, and it is doing well. Great roots so far, fuzzy and chunky, almost anturium vibes, it loves the heat mat for rooting and a coarse aroid mix with self watering wicks and water reservoire seems to work fine. It is growing the first leaf, I will also say it is slower as other aroids I have, but I see some progress and it makes me happy:), love the leaf shape of this raphidophora.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Good luck with your Medinilla and Raphidophora! Plant journeys are always exciting. 🌿😊

[@rafalz9275]

Hi:) your sharoniae is probably sharoniae Mosquera, regular one grows massive in greenhouses, and Goat has different leaf shape and veining.

[@turogers13]

I have the dragon's tail. I agree that it is very slow growing but I found mine has a very high will to live. To explain, I have dropped mine, and forgot about it on the deck in full sun which caused most of it to go black but it is still here after 3 years of my abuse. I just re-potted mine yesterday in a chunky soil. It is only half the size of what it was but has managed to push out a new leaf. 😊

[@Houseplantygoodness]

The resilience of plants is amazing! Thanks for sharing your Dragon's Tail experience. 🌱💚

[@mochimochi3373]

Crown of thorns

[@mochimochi3373]

Omg my grandmother had the same in Sudan but as a bush. Trust me you dont want to fall into it🤣

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Ouch, that sounds painful! Thanks for sharing your grandmother's story. 🤣🌵

[@MT-bk5go]

how do you keep Medinilla Magnifica alive? I've managed to root rot 3 of them, once I've gotten it from the store in the next 1-2 days it started dropping flower buds, which by that time were already black, after that in 2-3 weeks the entire plant had root rotted even though I only watered it when the soil was dry on top. I love the plant but unfortunately I can not keep it alive.

[@Epiphalactic]

your Sharoniae is quite a bit different than mine and others I've seen.

[@Petra-ms3ku]

Did anyone else experience extreme FOMO and need to order the plants you want to grow this year already? I ordered plants on Etsy at 3am.

[@virginib1028]

I do 😔

[@tddas8008]

From time to time I have strong need to get a new plant. I tend to wait a bit. Sometimes it helps. Now I am glad that didn't buy some plants and they are out of the list today. I have a wishlist but with no chance to have all. Space. So I struggle all the time about what to get first if it is a good deal or the plant I want most. But it's fun and pleasure anyways.

[@Houseplantygoodness]

Plant shopping at 3am? Now that's dedication! 😂🌱 #PlantLove

[@samuelford9384]

You philodendron sharoniae is not the same as what other people have. I have a completely red form. Most people have just plain green plants