OVERWHELMED by a BIG Houseplant Collection / Plant Care Tips

There have been several times in my plant journey where I was so overwhelmed to the point I neglected my plants and unfortunately lost a lot…
It can be a lot, and I encourage you to downsize If necessary or even just start completely over. Our mental health is very important, and if this beautiful hobby becomes a job or a burden to where you don’t enjoy it anymore. It is time to reassess.
I hope this video encourages you. 💚
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Hope you enjoy!
0:00 INTRO
0:46 HOW MANY PLANTS I HAVE
1:19 MY HAPPY MEDIUM
3:17 REMEMBER YOUR WHY
6:08 WHAT I DO DAILY
6:53 PLANT CARE TIPS
8:24 MY FAVORITE PLANT CHORES
11:26 MY LEAST FAVORITE PLANT CHORES
12:14 CHOP OR NAH
12:53 RELAXING PLANT CHORES
15:40 WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
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[@JenniferB_PlantMami]

Great advice. One of my biggest gripes was taking care of a bunch of baby plants... I felt like every time I pruned a plant I had to propagate it. My husband said "Don't feel bad, just like you cut your hair and get rid of it, you can do the same with your plants..it inspires growth, they look better, and you won't feel so overwhelmed." He was right-I have less repeat plants, more time and more JOY!! Happy planting, peeps:)

[@melg8475]

I have to say, I just love this comment! Love the way your husband put that!

I love this so much Jennifer!! And your husband is so right💚🙏🏾

[@JenniferB_PlantMami]

@@melg8475 Thank you! Shared because a lot of us feel bad throwing away cuttings, when we can just give 'em a haircut ;)

[@sheashea8465]

I went from over 200 plants to now 51 plants and I’m still trying to downsize. If I’m not completely in love with a plant I’m getting rid of it. I now only buy plants that makes me excited to see a new leaf and no longer buy plants for the hype. I’m now able to keep up with watering, fertilizing, repotting and pest control. As a result my plants are growing huge and lush 🥰

I love this! Glad to hear you able to take better care with everything and know that you want to keep only what makes you happy🥰💚

[@jessicapetrin1655]

My “why” was helping grieve the tremendous loss of my Mom, and it still does. She also loved plants 💕🙏🏻. Love your channel, Janeé❤

That’s so beautiful 💚💚💚 and thank you so much!!

[@2Morrow.IzFriday]

Same here♥️♥️♥️ lost my Mom in January she loved her plants… I had zero plants. Taking care of the plants she left behind has been a lifesaver while I grieve❤

@@2Morrow.IzFriday I love that you have her plants to help you navigate this hard times. I will be praying for you!💚🙏🏾

[@2Morrow.IzFriday]

Thank you 😊

[@JuanellHopper]

You're exactly right. I don't do plant stuff when I feel tired or something. I want to remember good feelings with my plants.

Yes, all good feelings 💚🥰

[@simplydee4522]

It's great that you're having this conversation for plant parents grasp all that goes into plant care. I just moved with over 150+ plants. It was a huge task for me. Varigated plants have reverted. Sensitive plants that don't like to be moved (calatheas/marantas) have faded. Video is helpful but should also mention cost (lighting, supplies, etc.) adds up. Thanks for touching on the subject.

Oh my goodnesss!!! Moving with that many plants can definitely be stressful. Sorry some reverted and faded. And yes, cost and plant accessories definitely add up! Thank you Dee!💚

[@johannamaldonado5201]

😂😂😂 I open my curtains every morning too and say good morning to my plants 🪴 I also do a lap and check them before I go to work..... When I get home from work I always sit in my living and woosahh... I play plant music to them as well.... 💚💚💚

Lol hiiiiiii twin! 👋🏾😅 awww I love that you play music for them too!

[@cheliajones9907]

plant burnout is real. I just gave away about 10 of my house plants .I struggle with some of my favorite plants. so after months fighting with these plants. I decided to just give them to someone who has the time for them. I'll come back to them at another time. im just working on the maintenance on the ones im keeping. re-potting and refreshing the soil , getting everyone propped and looking their best 😊 that's making me happy 😊 😊😊. too many issues bring me down. regroup is the way to go.

im glad you were able to give them to someone ho will care for them! Regroup is definitely needed. Thank you! 💚

[@melg8475]

Love that intro! The only begonia I had that ever did decent started to not..I was over it and in the bin it goes. I can only try to rescue something so much and if it's stressing me more than bringing me joy to rehab..I just CANNOT. I'm realizing I like the easy care stuff and trying to pick things that'll work in my environment is always the best choice! I'm also realizing I can't have it all 😅 haha and that's ok!

[@cheliajones9907]

@melg8475 you are 💯 right. good minds think alike. Remember, not every plant will adapt to our environment. no matter what we do or how bad we want to own that plant.

[@writegirl2937]

Another lovely video, Janee’!🪴 And you are so right about everything you said. Like anything else that feels overwhelming, WE get to choose when to pull back. Houseplant care is not the exception. I think every plant enthusiast will eventually find their sweet spot in terms of how many plants they can properly care for without overwhelm. My sweet spot is between 30-35 houseplants because my outdoor garden also keeps me busy. Stay well, Janee’!😊🪴🪴🪴

Ewcrly and that’s a beautiful sweet spot!💚💚

[@lindaholder2222]

omg you are so funny 😂😂😊❤

Uh oh 💚 LOL Thanks Linda!

[@suprenareese4487]

I feel u lady. Just like a post I put on FB. Plant care ain't no joke. But if you want them to keep looking beautiful, you have to do what you have to. Even if it takes hours! #Lovinmyplants!! Thanks for your input.

Yes , so true!!💚

[@diannelawrencce8891]

I agree with you. Do plant chores when you are ready. Love your videos. 💚🪴💚

Thank you so much 💚💚

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Your right, plant burnout is real. I have been re-potting plants all evening, and now into the early morning. I got all my newest succulents potted up. Really happy about that. Now have been going through my Thanksgiving cactus, and Easter cactus. I am re-potting the ones I want to keep, the other's I won't be re-potting, someone else can do that. Still have all my baby Indian Rope Hoya's to re-pot. WelI guess I got 2 done, out of 16. Was going to do more, but started spilling things, was just too tired to do anymore plants. Still have lots to do, but will be working on those tomorrow night. I'm not going to be able to do all my Hoya;s, as I'm running out of the special potting mix I bought. So will be saving up for some more, to get shipped to me. But shipping is So expensive. I'm going to need to buy more potting soil I mix up, with other things, to. This HOBBY, is NOT CHEAP!!!! I went through my prop boxes and planted 2 plants, one from each box. Other box, I think is a write off but I'll just leave it and see. Once I finish sorting the Thanksgiving cactus, I'm going to put an ad on Marketplace and just give them away. I don't want to be bothered with a bunch of people. One person can take them all. I even tossed some stuff I had in a water jar for propping. I looked at them, and thought I must be nuts propping more!!!! LOL When I'm all done I am going to be VERY careful about what plants I add to my mostly succulent collection, same with cactus, and anything else, that's a totally different variety of plants. I only have so much room, and want to enjoy what I have, or add. The Thanksgiving plants are the ones that have really got me down. So they have to go, one way or the other.

So true it’s not cheap! I’m glad you have a plant Kathy and will be able to regulate your collection after that!

[@feliciaakalisalisa2820]

I’m so totally totally obsessed W/ your green bbys!!🪴💚🪴💚💚🪴

Thank youuuuuu!!🥰💚

[@user-kw7go6oy7x]

I’m on my way to the store to purchase a plant 🪴 plants 🌱 make me so relaxed and serene

Yay!!! True happiness 💚💚

[@treepryor1118]

Wonderful video this evening. And maybe I haven't experienced plant burnout yet because I still have room for a couple more plants. But for right now I'll just take care of what I have. And my absolute favorite plant chore is all. It gives me time to think and relax. And I do really love the look of your plants. Maybe mine will look that good someday. Thanks for the wonderful video. Have a goodnight.😊❤👏👍

thanks tree! I love that your favorite plant chore is all. It truly is a wonderful hobby and I hope you never experience burnout! 💚

[@chantemarquis8766]

I have been a plant parent for about 20yrs. I have noticed IMO everyone is competitive to be that one to have all of the newest and all the rare plants

Yes,some are like that.

[@kurischan7303]

I totally agree with you. I don’t wanna see myself seeing it as a part-time job and ending up despising my hobby. I want to do this because I enjoy and my plants make me happy.

Yes!!! 💯💚

[@barbarajustice9499]

Enjoyed your video you have some beautiful plants I don’t have money right now to go buy plants haven’t been in four months my husband passed away last November things have been tight so I enjoy other peoples happiness

Barbara, thank you so much! 💚 My deepest condolences on the lost of your husband. My prayers will be with you. Please email me: [e-mail]

[@barbarajustice9499]

Thank you I’m not computer smart I don’t know how to e mail all I have is my cell phone

[@petermurdoch7540]

I love how you style your plants on the wall. ❤❤❤❤

Thank you so much 🥰💚

[@mattdeo7592]

Looking forward to this video. Imma be taking notes girl. Lbvs😉

Hope you got some good notes! 💚

[@tashamclean]

I LIKE HER! Why have I not come across her pg before? New follower. ❤

Awww thank you!!💚💚💚

[@christelarmstrong9598]

I just sit back and relax and take a moment of how i ❤ and care for my plants and i begin again..reset

Yessss💚💚

[@moedo108]

I took your advice. I’m away for a little birthday getaway and just so happen to stumble upon one of the cutest plant shops I’ve ever been to. I’ve been wanting a Burro’s Tail so I decided it was time. Praying this succulent doesn’t suffer the same fate as my previous ones 🙃😬

Happy birthday!!!🥰🥳 Hope you have a great trip and that the succulent lives for you💚💚💚

[@moedo108]

Thank you! When I asked for tips on how to care for the plant, they asked if I've had succulents before I said "yes, they're in plant Heaven." 😉

[@_grantsplants]

Quite recently I found your channel and I love it, the energy and honesty. Hello from Scotland 👋🪴

Awesome!! Glad you found me 💚

[@valerieclark5695]

Thanks for this. My plants are getting bigger and one of my favorites is outgrowing any place I might put it. I got the idea that I could divide it in half (originally bought 2 and potted them up together) while watching this. I like your chill, forgiving approach to plant care.

Thank you!!! And repotting and splitting them up sounds like a good idea 🥰💚

[@michellecastro2475]

I purchased a 4in Brasil, and since you told, I'm going again and to grab those pots I told you about and look for a salad spinner too. ❤

Brasil are so pretty and yay!! Hope you find some goodies 😁😄

[@melg8475]

Gorgeous pink princess! 🩷💚

🥰💚

[@AhmadAsrafHashim]

(1) u don't have to propagate everything (2) u don't need a duplicate as insurance (3) u don't need several plants that look similar eg hoya linearis vs rhipsalis baccifera (4) u don't need to rehab a plant that u can easily get a replacement of (5) u don't need to keep a plant for sentimental reasons if u hate it

Absolutely!💚

[@sheazt]

Orchids for the next level

🫣🫣

[@Suadade1983]

I need this so much right now!

I'm so glad! 💚

[@melg8475]

I think it's less for me about the amount I have and more about how it makes me feel in a room. I need places my eye can rest at in my home...because somedays plants CAN feel like a chore rather than a joyful hobby..and i enjoy other things and decor! So it can be difficult, especially for someone living in a small space, to find that balance! It's definitely attainable though!

Definitely attainable! Totally agree 💯

[@Lilliantherhodesian]

When I’m feeling burnout I tell myself just water. Just water. Nothing extra. Just water.

Yes I love that!

[@terrynorman1222]

Nice video I like ur advice- no burn out for me as my collection is small because I know my limits 😊 but for anyone who has a huge collection I applaud them cause it’s not me but I love seeing the huge collection and I just wonder how ppl find time for it 🤔😊😊 maybe after retirement😂 but again great advice👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Haha key words “maybe after retirement” 😂 thank you Terry! 💚

[@melg8475]

I'm not sure i realized you had a ric rac cactus! i just purchased one and split it into two for my sis and I and it's absolutely one of my favorites now!

It’s pretty cool! My friend got it for my birthday two years ago 💁🏾‍♀️💚

[@melg8475]

wow! 2 years! That's great! seems like an easy care plant and such a weird interesting one which are always my fave! Have you thought of doing a favorites video? maybe a few categories or something to mix it up?

[@melg8475]

Sometimes..when i know some plants need watering or need something...I'm like, "so, are you alive still? ok, great" tomorrow then 😁

Lol! YES #this ✅

[@Phoema21]

This makes me want to go count my plants

Doooo it!

[@Phoema21]

My other question when it comes to counting plants is aren’t we really just counting vessels the plants are in? Cuz like me potting 2 smaller pots of rooted cuttings of pothos together into one does that now count as 1 or 2 plants? Like I also think about how arbitrary counting becomes when you think about it like that. I’ve just defaulted as of the last 4-6 months to saying I have over 130 houseplants when I’m talking to people at markets about my planters and plant collection. Because tbh I don’t care about specifics rather than just to be like talking myself off the checkout page on the nursery site like there are x many plant children you have to feed already in your home.

[@mwatson4970]

Burnout is real! That's why I never understand ppl with 150+ plants and they have a sep job or more than 2 other ppl in the house (i.e. 2 kids, 1 kid/1 partner, etc.). Try to keep mix of plants under certain number and cultivated down to lower care requirements (water once a week max all plants except my flowering maple and props). Giving props and 2 more plants in not in love with away at swap to keep space open for those I really desire.

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[@erikm8372]

Thank you for these tips… 🙏🏼 I’m the same way, sorta, if I’m not feeling up to it for whatever reason, whether it’s physical or emotional, or both, I don’t! Lol! Really, I don’t even have to think about not doing it.. i just get over it. I guess that’s the definition of laziness? Jk. Actually it’s depression, and many things caused by OTHER people in my life and external dramas sucking the will and strength from my once effervescent self… so dramatic. Sorry. 😜 But also, I do have countless projects, or plants that need to be repotted, or just cuttings that need potting, ya know, from six MONTHS ago… 🙄 I also live with my parents again as of the pandemic, which doesn’t help… it’s a large property, at least, but that’s just more kryptonite for my plant addictions. 🙃 Plus, living w others, any mess or disorganization on my part will stand out. Then I have to explain all of this to them. But they’re the types to expect you to "just do it" and get the proper "results". Then maybe they’ll ask questions or you can give reasonings (excuses to them) later. If at all. If they even care. Ha. So, part of it, for me, is also about developing that initiative I once had in life, and deciding on one or two plants per day. Or just one. Or none. But that way, I can know something was done without burning out. Plus now it’s summer, I live in San Diego, it’s a B when it’s hot. I’m not willing to garden at sunrise EVERY single day! 😂 I might consider it a few days a week, to garden before it gets hot out, but girl… haha

Haha thanks Eric! And glad you have your own rhythm as well to handle so many plants!

[@jamarkis82]

Where can I find that green looking tape you wrap around your plants and what’s the name of it?

I get mine from here! amzn.to/3VBSIEi

[@nolasavedmysoul]

I have a major problem with propagating. I don’t want anymore plants but I can’t stop propagating. I also give a lot away but I still have too many.

I do it a lot too, but always give away!

[@sue3424]

It does not phase me at all to downsize with plants. I will throw away a plant in a heartbeat. They are supposed to make you happy, not sad, or depressed. People watch a lot of videos online and immediately want to purchase more plants. Nope! not me. Less is more.

I love that you have that mindset 🥰💚