plant chores 💚 watering my monsteras, fungus gnats, anthurium updates, putting my orchids in LECA

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MONSTERA THAI CONSTELLATION
MONSTERA DELICIOSA
PHILODENDRON PASTAZANUM
PHILODENDRON MCDOWELL
PHILODENDRON BRANDTIANUM
ANTHURIUM METALLICUM
ANTHURIUM WAROCQUEANUM
QUEEN ANTHURIUM
PHILODENDRON GLORIOSUM
PHILODENDRON JOSE BUONO
MONSTERA ALBO VARIEGATA
VARIEGATED MONSTERA
MONSTERA ALBO BORSIGIANA
ANTHURIUM MOODEANUM
PHILODENDRON PLOWMANII
PHILODENDRON PINK PRINCESS
EPIPREMNUM PINNATUM SKELETON KEY
SYNGONIUM PODOPHYLLUM ALBO VARIEGATUM
PHILODENDRON 69686
PHILODENDRON FLORIDA
HOYA HANHIAE PINK YELLOW
ANTHURIUM VEITCHII
KING ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM REGALE
ANTHURIUM DECIPIENS
PHILODENDRON SNOWDRIFT
HOYA GLABRA SCHLECHTER
hoya kerrii albomarginata
HOYA FINLAYSONII
HOYA FORBESII
ANTHURIUM ESMERALDENSE
HOYA CV PATCHARAWALAI 023
ANTHURIUM PENDULIFOLIUM
Hoya Serpens
Hoya Chinghungensis
HOYA Finlaysonii cv. Chicken Farm
Hoya Lacunosa Super Silver
HOYA POLYNEURA
PHILODENDRON LUXURIANS
PHILODENDRON SPLENDID
ALOCASIA GOLDEN BONE
PHILODENDRON PARAISO VERDE
PHILODENDRON FLORIDA GHOST
AMYDRIUM MEDIUM SILVER
ANTHURIUM FURCATUM
SYNGONIUM CHIAPENSE
PHILODENDRON BRANDTIANUM
PHILODENDRON GLORIOUS
PHILODENDRON MICANS
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PHILODENDRON STRAWBERRY SHAKE
ANTHURIUM MAGNIFICUM X REGALE
HOYA THOMSONII WHITE
HOYA AUSTRALIS LISA
HOYA CUTIS-PORCELANA
HOYA OBSCURA
PHILODENDRON BILLIETIAE
HOYA MATHILDE
SYNGONIUM T24
SYNGONIUM MOTTLED
SYNGONIUM MOJITO
ANTHURIUM METALLICUM
ALOCASIA Reginula BLACK VELVET
PHILODENDRON CREAM SPLASH
SYNGONIUM AUREA VARIEGATA
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[@jmsl2027]

I love how you just absolutely zoned in on that fungus gnat and smacked it out of the air 😂

[@wannabe_gardner5857]

I think purging plants is a fantastic thing to do. Especially if you are not getting joy out of the plant or you have exceeded your capacity for care. Being overwhelmed, stressed is the exact opposite of what the plant hobby should bring. 😊 you rock!

[@kevin.]

Omg right?! I definitely think so too 💚

[@squishbean573]

Hey Kevin! I use mosquito dunks sometimes! (When I remember!) But I really just don't even know how effective it is. I make a mosquito dunk tea (cut into quarters and use one in a 2L jug of water). I guess it can't hurt! Also, don't feel like you can't declutter or thin your collection! I'm sure the majority of your subscribers would rather see you happy! Your mental health and keeping your hobby fun is what matters most! I'm currently working on decluttering my collection because nutrient day was literally taking 6 hours! And I started losing my plont joy and began dreading it. Hi from Alberta! 🇨🇦💚🌱

[@PlantHouseGarden]

Amazing Monsteras, my favorite 👌🍃🤍

[@truonghongnhung]

How I love your Forgetii. :x. You have such a great green thumbs. :x. Now I have to get me one. :))))))))))

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

I´ve watched 20 of your Plant Chores videos so far, think I only have 3 left 😳 Yes I´m proud of it #SUPERFAN 🤣😍😍 No but seriously, you are the sweetest person ever! You seem so humble and I really like when you talk about stuff like feeling the pressure of keeping plants and so on. The amount of plants that you have is insane (in a good way) and I think I can speak for all of us die hard fans that we understand if you sell some of them or give them away 💚 You should only have plants that brings you joy 🥰

[@kevin.]

Awww you are the sweetest ever!! 🥰💚 Thank you for all the support 😊

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

@@kevin. 🥰💚

[@EVTD79]

I'm in KZbin plant parent paradise. All my favorite plant enthusiasts have uploaded Harli G, Wildfern and you! Gotta put this on the 65" and create a playlist!!

[@kevin.]

Aw you are so sweet. Both amazing ladies 💚

[@QuirkyLemon]

Kevin! I'm so happy you covered transferring orchids from moss. I feel like I can't get the watering down in moss and you gave me the confidence to experiment. Thank you! I use nematodes in all my substrates. I started last summer (2021). At first I was just adding them to soil substrate but in the spring I started adding them to all substrates and I have to tell you - I've not had one fungus gnat this year and that's a big deal for me! I use NemaKnights brand but the thing I do differently to you (I think) is I cover them in moss (Just a light layer) that I keep moist for about 5 days. I find it easier to keep the moss moist without drenching the substrate (if that makes sense). The nematodes will only take care of eggs in the substrate, so you need something to get rid of the adults (sticky traps even although I hate them). The only other thing I think is worth noting, if you use other beneficial insects (I do), they will munch on the nematodes if there isn't another food source. I kinda like the idea extending the life of my beneficials by giving them a regular food source in the nematodes, but something to consider when you think how frequently you reapply.

[@jonathansauceda602]

I do use the mosquito bits on my soil mix, I just put it whenever I prepare my soil mix and I haven’t seen any gnats in yrs

[@kevin.]

Ohh! This is so smart 💚 maybe I'll try this the next time! ☺️

[@LizMartinez-ir5zz]

I wonder what you neighbors thing when they hear the leca drop 🤣

[@kevin.]

Omg right they probably hate me 🤣

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@thespacebehindmyeyes5110]

That snick sound of the shears really is satisfying. I like how everybody prefers something a little different with their plants - the trellis looked really pretty, but so does the more compact one. Thanks for showing us both so we could see the difference, it helps give you ideas for your own plants. 🪴

[@kevin.]

Haha omg right the sound weirdly calms me 🤣 💚 and yeah I thought I would like what it looked like but I guess i actually hated it 🤣

[@newmanmansell760]

I enjoyed watching Kevin😌🤲💞I hope your phaelenopsis grow well and that flower spike was a surprise😁🙌💞

[@PetraEmmy]

Oh I just enjoy watching your videos and I feel you when you got that fungas gnat! 👏👏👏👏👏💚 have a fantastic weekend.. oh and I went to look for a thai at vandermeers.. and big fat 0 😩 but a few of my phals have flowers/spikes 👍oh dont let water sit in the crown of your orchid.. could cause rot..

[@kevin.]

Haha right 🤣 have a great weekend Petra ☺️ and awwww I'm sorry 💚

[@nickgemerek6820]

Phals will grow is the garbage lol my dad had one planted in potting soil and when I repotted it there were a bunch of roots in the soil lol. No it wasn’t in the greatest shape but it was still doing it’s thing!

[@kevin.]

Omg I love this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@S3b1n0]

i got inspared with the orchids and did one pretty much niglacted and put her into leca, hope ill see some progress in future as well with yours,im not big fun of them but one orchid next to philodendrons and anthuriums is okay i think, waiting for another videos as well! very excited for plant chores and month favourite!!

[@anitageorgieva413]

Getting a sundew has been the best investment I've made for the fungus gnats, honestly! You get another plant and it feeds on the annoying gnats and grows like crazy (the blooms are also so delicate and beautiful too!), so it's a win-win situation 🤷‍♀️

[@kevin.]

Omg I for some reason forgot about those 😅 hmm okay I'll look into that thanks! 🥰💚

[@ot7stan207]

The only pest I ever have are fungus gnats, about every spring when it gets warm and they come out. But, I deal with teh adults with yellow stick traps across the pot cuz they crawl and shake Mosquito bits in my spray bottle so the bacteria spreads in the water and drencht eh soil to interupt the larvae feeding. I do this for about two times, two weeks between. and the rest of the year I have no issues. Do NOT lay them on the surface cuz its gonna get moldy AF lol

[@LunovaLabs]

Mosquito bits solved my fungus gnat problem. It's worth a try!

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

I had an unbelievably bad infestation of fungus gnats about 2 years ago. I started using mosquito dunks and I bought mosquito traps, blue light and fan, I out yellow stickies in the trap and I hardly ever see fungus gnats now. I put half a dunk in every watering can and one in my nutrient solution. Swear by them. Thanks for always brightening my day 😘😍 💚💚💚

[@kevin.]

Aw thank youuu! I remember you used a fog/bomb thing once? Unless that was for something else 🤣💚

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

@@kevin. yes, Doktor Doom Fogger was.amazing, it kills all thw adults.and then you can go after the eggs with mosquito dunks 💚💚💚

[@kevin.]

@@jungleflowerscanada5384 thank youuuuu 💚

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for sharing. Look forward to see their progress in LECA.

[@kevin.]

Thanks Carol 💚 Mee tooo

[@nickgemerek6820]

Also I cut my spikes as soon as it’s done blooming even if it’s still green. It’ll promote lead and root growth as opposed to it trying to force a few extra flowers out. Some hybrid phals just keep blooming and blooming and that can stress it out too

[@kevin.]

Thanks Nick! Great info! Will definitely be ready with my shears the next time haha 😂💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

I have to say I’m jealous of your sink. It’s huge and that sprayer is fantastic

[@kevin.]

Haha thanks ☺️💚

[@lc11214]

Thanks for brightening my Friday. I love your personality.

[@kevin.]

Aw thanks Catherine 🥰 have a wonderful weekend 💚

[@KathyGallagher01]

Your right the sound of clipping the props is great ASMR is just the right description for it. 😊 Although I’m not a fan of Christmas look forward to you decorating your tree and more planty videos next week. Have a great weekend

[@kevin.]

Haha totes ASMR. & Haha I'll try to make it entertaining 😜 have a good weekend 💚

[@KathyGallagher01]

@@kevin. you are entertaining Kevin no matter what you do, you always make me smile😁

[@kevin.]

@@KathyGallagher01 thanks Kathy 😭💚

[@namakemono3236]

Ive used mosquito bits when my fungus gnat problem was so bad and it helped a LOT LOT, it essentially kills all the larvae! I used it with the sticky traps to kill the mature gnats so they wont lay more eggs and it did wonders! i highly recommend it nice outfit in this video btw! :D

[@kevin.]

Okay! Maybe I'll try it! 💚😊 Hearing great things so far

[@joannanovara815]

I use cinnamon to seal up cuts on orchid roots to help prevent rot. I think it works! Edit to say I learned this from Miss Orchid Girl 😊

[@karendowns576]

Gnatrol was my saving grace against fungus gnats. I tried every technique/product recommended online with varying results but nothing would completely eradicate them. Finally heard about Gnatrol, ordered it from Ebay, and have been fungus gnat free ever since. Because it only kills the larva (not the adults) it takes a few watering cycles to completely eliminate them but it really, REALLY works!

[@kevin.]

Oh interesting I've never heard of it! 💚

[@Iheardyoulikeplants]

I've used both mosquito dunks and mosquito bits before, and of the two I like the bits for indoor plants based on user functionality. The dunks are a 2 inch/5cm disk that are made to float in standing water or birdbaths outside to prevent mosquito/gnat infestation via bacteria that kills the larva, and they are made of a lightweight floating papery material to bind the bacteria together and make the puck float. I've used them for houseplants before by cutting them up and putting them in my watering can, but then the bits of paper stay on the soil and plant and look like mealybugs. I'm using the last of mine by cutting one in 4 and then steeping it in a tea ball in a big bucket of water to contain the detritus and let the bacteria out. I have found that they work, they are just annoying to use. A lot of big box stores in the US sell these instead of the bits. Mosquito bits use the same bacteria to kill the larva, and I find they are easier to use on a small scale indoors. They look like fertilizer granules and you can just add some to the soil or make the tea however you want to. I think the binder material and local availability are the biggest differences between the two products.

[@kevin.]

LAAANEEEE 💚💚💚 Thank you so much for all this information 🤩 I have heard of the paper bits also so maybe I'll look into getting the bits ☺️ you rock 🪨

[@mommayanna]

Kevin, can you tell me your opinion of “SUPERTHRIVE” plant formula? Do you think this is just a snake oil? I personally don’t use it, but am curious about your opinion since your plants are so beautiful

[@laurabay8626]

Very curious to see how they do in LECA! Please keep us updated 😀 Have a great weekend…

[@kevin.]

I'm curious too! Will definitely keep you updated ☺️💚

[@alicelarez4311]

Ok I have an idea as you christmas decorate maybe you could do a Kevin plant baby giveaway for Christmas.

[@atociekawe9136]

🥰

[@kevin.]

💚

[@joannanovara815]

I use bonide granule systemic in combination with sticky traps(not on every plant though). I've very rarely seen a gnat in the past year. I have 180 plants.

[@kevin.]

I heard that works great! Don't think it's available in Canada 😭

[@joannanovara815]

@@kevin. oh yeah, I forgot about that

[@baysickboyel]

I remember you had a tall cane begonia in the corner of your room. What happened to it

[@kevin.]

Haha I got rid of her a year ago 🤣 just in case I wanted it again, I gave a couple cuttings to me Mom

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Where do you find those huge clear pots your monstera are in at the beginning of the video?

[@paula010499]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@kevin.]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kristinafohringer656]

I’ve been trying to find clear pots like yours and have been unsuccessful. Do you mind telling me where you get them from?

[@kevin.]

Sure! Raven Vision Orchids online.

[@kristinafohringer656]

@@kevin. thank you!!!

[@sirvartartinian5944]

Have you ever had mold on your leca ? I started using leca a year ago and Idk what to do to get rid of it

[@gerda_g]

Go you! Love it! Looking forward to your Christmas tree! How come your Thai Constellation propagations are not in semi hydro? But either way you do you boo!

[@kevin.]

Haha YAYYYY 💚 was planning to sell them and didn't want them to be in LECA

[@gerda_g]

@@kevin. I thought that might be the case. But it’s kinda funny how some of us would prefer to buy cutting or established plant with water roots suitable for semi hydro but all you can get is plant with soil roots that, not so long ago, used to be water roots! So you start all over again! I don’t mind the process thou. The actual plant probably thinks: “Make up your mind, you doofus!” 😂

[@SamanthaJee]

Lol have you ever cut without saying 3,2,1? Lol

[@kevin.]

LOLOL PROBABLY NOT 🤣🤣🤣

[@SamanthaJee]

@@kevin. lol!!

[@kcoop6888]

First. Comment.

[@kevin.]

Haha thanks Kyle 💚🥰

[@lisaanglim9588]

Stop propagating the Thai constellation. You’ve got enough already

[@positivemind5163]

😎🕶🙃