Gardening Myths: Blaming Everything On Transplant Shock | 4 Reasons Your Plant Died After Transplant

[@heidijohnson2844]

"That's your fault...." 😅 Love the direct honesty.

[@caronamala438]

The doggy trying to water the plants 😂

[@lordbyron3603]

I germinated a mango seed in water . Once it started to grow leaves I put it in dirt and it died . So, I germinated another seed but waited until the leaves were fully formed and it had a health trunk. Success ! It’s now two months old !

[@Dbb27]

How long did it take to get to the point you planted the second one. And how is it doing?

[@lordbyron3603]

@@Dbb27 I germinated 10 seeds, grew 6 inches to a foot and all but one died . The leaves on the last one are beginning to wilt . I’m in the state of Washington and have kept them all indoors; not ideal I guess. ☹️☹️

[@Dbb27]

@@lordbyron3603 sigh. It’s all about location. I have planted same plants in different areas and some will take off and the other areas they die. My bf did a garden last year but the spot was too shady. We did get about half a dozen cucumbers that were absolutely delicious. I figured they cost about $15 each, lol 🫠

[@HNB0330]

I guess I have been fortunate with my papayas I've transplanted two successful so far.

[@leesteal4458]

Congrats. 😊

[@mikedoingmikethings702]

That's why I love your videos man, no BS no nonsense and all proven facts and no theories...

[@ronaldclifton8710]

The best video on transplant shock I've ever seen on the internet.

[@patfromamboy]

I’ve always been shocked when people say that plants being root bound when taking them out of a container need to have their roots “ loosened up” when it actually damage them and allows disease to get them. Just plant as is. The roots will do fine and grow like crazy.

[@ThePecanTan]

Same here! When I watch videos of people cutting/disturbing the roots of potted plants, I cringe!

[@pattysherwood7091]

I never knew what to think when my friend would tear up the roots of a potted plant before putting it in the ground. It made me sick but she said it must be done. Well, I didn’t do that and now I am glad my instinct was right. Thank you.

[@mousepolice55]

Geeze I'm glad you said something. I was under the impression that was the way... untangling the roots. I happily won't be doing it anymore as it always felt wrong doing it. Thanks!!

[@patfromamboy]

@@mousepolice55 it looks strange to see the roots in the shape of the pot they were in but they can find their way into the new soil. People can’t keep their hands off of them. Let’s bring horticulture into the 21st century!

[@jeremyringgenberg8472]

I’ve seen trees that have but put from the pot into the ground that develop girdling root because of the way the roots swirled in the pot. Sometimes if a main root wraps around the trunk, as the root and trunk grow it essentially kills itself

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

Something I've found that works really well planting bare root trees. Dig the hole and let the dirt you took out dry so I can crumble it to dust. Put the tree in and back fill with dust until the tree can almost stand up and fill with water to make mud without any standing water. Put more dry dirt over the mud so I can pack it without getting muddy. Repeat until the hole is filled. My theory is it allows the roots to spread out how they naturally want to and eliminates any pockets of air that could dry out roots. I also plant the base of the tree a few inches lower than the ground outside of the hole and not fully fill it with dirt. It gives a spot for water to collect.

[@omarra6781]

Very good video. I have to say I laughed out loud every time you said "It's your fault".

[@mickeyfried9821]

Otflmfao!😂

[@ThePecanTan]

I enjoyed this video, very informative. I purchased and planted four 8-foot balled and burlapped Nellie Stevens hollies last spring (4/2022). The trees dropped a TON of leaves... going from thick and lush, to significantly thinner and very sparse. I came across information that indicated this was transplant shock and a normal transition for newly-planted mature Nellies. Admittingly, I was not watering daily or consistently, for that matter. Once I began deep-watering on a consistent basis, I noticed the leaf-drop stopped. I stopped watering once temperatures dropped; luckily my area received a significant amount of rainfall through the fall and winter, which could explain why now (4/2023) those same Nellies have a ton of new growth and flowers!

[@anneolson5922]

Thank you for thorough instructions on transplanting plants. I followed your clear instructions and I was successful in planting a 10’ apple tree from its nursery container. And I also transplanted Black-Eyed Susan and Purple Coneflower. And I live in the quite non-tropic state of Montana!

[@swimminwitdafishes8059]

When transferring from pot to ground I dig the hole and fill it with water. Slowly put the plant in trying not to push the water out. Once the plant is in, I fill the hole with water again. Slowly backfill, soak again and mulch. If that particular day is hot and sunny (zone 9a) and the plant is not too large I put some type of shade cloth ( burlap works and is cheap) attached to poles. After a couple of days the plant is ready for direct sun. Over 60 years of putting potted plants in the ground and I’ve never loosened the roots including extremely root bound ones.

[@ITreasureMEAromatherapy]

Gosh, I have been damaging so many root systems, turned the systems into sycstems, most times! He makes such sense!

[@Thecrowcraftsman]

Once i found a mango tree sprouting in my lawn, upon pulling it up to transplant i found i had cut almost all its roots, but i still planted it in a pot and left it where it had sprouted, and amazingly it lived! People pay lots for mango trees, so i pulled up many like it and am planning to sell them.

[@Leo1903able]

I've had success in transplanting Papaya plants. While all leaves will wilt immediately and appear dead, if you keep watering the plant, the growth of new leaves often appear showing that it is on the way to recovery. The stem may also need to be tied to a support stick, as it will often slouch and also appear dead but it will also often recover. One can even suppress the wilting if leaves by setting up a spray on mist mode next to the plant and leave it there for hours and hours. I believe that in the mist mode, the leaves themselves are absorbing water.

[@theobserver9131]

Dude! You are harsh! I love it. Straight up facts! I am subscribing to you because you get to the point with no BS! My best friend is a nursery man in Florida. I've worked a lot with him, and he's one of my favorite people in the world. Your vibe and your look, you could be his twin! Where are you based out of? Sounds a little hotter than Florida.... Arizona?

[@qctropicals]

Hi buddy, yes Arizona. What does your friend grow?

[@theobserver9131]

@@qctropicals mostly the same things that you grow. My brain is amazingly horrible at remembering names of things. Lots of citrus, banana, bamboo, and nutritious edibles of various sorts. He's got 10 acres, and his dream is building an edible forest. I'm not sure if he's turned that into a business yet, he mostly works for other landscapers and nurseries, focusing on sustainable "zero-scaping". I recently moved up to Virginia, about two years ago. I was living on the property with him. When I left, we were working on all sorts of fungus. Trying to set up self-sustaining cultures all over the property. His name is Ryan. I would not be surprised if he's watched your videos, and maybe even chatted with you.

[@kajlove1]

I had a less than enthusiastic helper dig a tree up my neighbor gave me and we didn’t get a root ball. However the stem was very curved and in a difficult angle. This video was super helpful. I had every confidence I could save this tree because I have before, but it’s good to know that it may take months because this one is really wilty and dry and has very few roots.

[@takkaebby2003]

Amazing video! Thank you 1000 times! I'm a new gardener and this info was so good for me!!! I'm subscribing to you because you make sense and talk straight. No fluff! I don't have to fast forward. Thank you!!!

[@louiseahmedtropicalplantgr5000]

This was a very helpful video i wish I'd seen it sooner as ive killed off many plants. I learned late in life that tropical fruit plants mainly seed grown in pots, need constant moisture in the soil. I grow them indoors in pots as i am in the UK. I found they were not thriving due to me underwatering them as i was worried about root rot. I recently changed the watering of some seedlings that although were 8 months old they were tiny and stunted. I started to water them every 2 days and kept the soil wet but made sure excess water drained out. I documented the progress of an Atemoya, Guava, Jackfruit and mango, with the increased watering and the results are amazing. I'm glad i found this video, especially the part of transplanting into larger containers, and which area should the water be concentrated the most.

[@TestEverything1]

I just put my Moringa tree in the ground. The root ball seemed big and healthy but I did see smaller roots that looked like they were damaged. I will take your advise and hope she lives. I will remember to water more often at the root ball.

[@Queenelsaofplanetterra]

Humanity has not been taught the Right Way to planting anything. Wishing the best to Humanity to do thier research on everything. Unconditional Love and Light to All ❤️ ✨️

[@mikezilla4053]

I just transplanted a clone last night and woke up this morning, and everything was weepy.. just by watching your video. I had a feeling it wasn’t getting water sure as shit. I added some water and it literally looked like it was dying and it went back to life in about three minutes…. Thank you very much !

[@lisas5913]

If you cut some of the roots off when re-potting a plant you can buy a spray that stops water loss in the leaves and helps it while it recovers

[@luzm1039]

Neighbors moved and left so many plants. The roots were so deep. I did my best but not looking good. I really hope me ripping their arms and legs didn't kill them. I had some hope. 😢

[@sovideo_]

I don't know if that is just a Romanian thing, but we always leave a dimple in the soil around the newly (trans)planted tree so that the water stays close to the rootball and not spread away. So, yes, watering close to the stem is crucial.

[@sabrinabritcher439]

I learned this through using a moisturizer meter the root ball was dry but the outer soil is wet but upper leaves were showing signs of being under watered. I started going by how dry the rootball is and so far so good.

[@qctropicals]

Moisture meters are not accurate and one of the reasons people kill their plants. Always use your built in moisture meters (your fingers) :)

[@NightlifeTyrant]

Thank you for your upfront & straightforwardness.

[@kez850]

Planted a young oleander in the ground 2 weeks ago and I was shocked at how much water it needs! Without this video i would have assumed it needed the same amount of water as my other established plants and chalked it up to “root shock” when it died within the first week. Fortunately its doing great 😎

[@huckfin1100]

Here is my 2cents ! Next time you up pot try to get the plant and all dirt around roots all in one scoop wet it to keep all together then put into another pot.

[@FeliciaAdams-ml9eg]

Exactly I don’t cut the leaves off or anything like that especially when I first planted them. They look just fine. I haven’t added any fertilizer or anything like that

[@Mike_not23]

Great video. I bought 8 ficus.. planted myself and i now know, that I did not water properly. Thought I was flooding them but maybe not in the root area. Here in QC, AZ

[@leesteal4458]

I just found this channel. Love it. No sugar coating. 😂

[@sammyh2708]

Thank you, most informative video . About to move a palm today into my garden

[@kyriacosgeorgiou6935]

what he says makes sense i never understood this transplant stress . one thing i heard from a guy that imported fully grown palm trees from Egypt. he would mark the orientation using a campus so he replanted them in the same orientation.

[@paulthomas963]

Your weather is much more amendable than most places. That's the reason anything I've transplanted died -- wind and cold. Yes they were hardened off. Nothing here dies from lack of water, it rains 2-3 days a week with 80% humidity.

[@WarrantChen]

I have done exactly what you do, and I have never lost a plant.

[@naseefgirgis4446]

Thanks man I'm going to go try to save my mango tree right now

[@lindab.5953]

Thank you so Much! I thought I killed my Hibiscus after repotting, moving indoors under grow lights, pruning a third off because it was too big and dousing with soap water to kill any soft bodies that hitches a ride inside! So it was all wilted 7 days later with leaves dropping. The soil was moist so I was afraid to water BUT YOU SAID if you don't water the center the root ball may not be getting a drink. I immediately watered next to the trunk and woke up to a much better looking plant and tonight after work it looks even better! THANK YOU! That would have never occurred to me that I didn't get the water where it needed to be!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Very interesting video. I’ve never had any plant die from planting shock.

[@shakirsaeed4840]

Very informative.. Your briefing is simple and info will be helpful to any part of the World.. I did few mistakes why repotting...Now i will more Courteous in handling .. Thanks.. Regards from South India..

[@JoVo1111]

And nothing about coffee grounds. I was just about to dump a bowlful on my newly planted, half dead flower bed. I shook the dirt and loosened every rootball of 14 plants. It’s been 9 days and I fear everything is dead. It’s my fault. lol! I will use your advice, replant properly and stuff the suckers into the hole root bound AF and if they die, it’s YOUR fault. 😂 Loved this video. New subscriber. ❤

[@nene5857]

You are the truth, straight talk no fillers, well done!

[@qctropicals]

Main reason I started gardening. Money keeps people from being honest. I do this because I care about the plants not my wallet.

[@Susbaguetteman]

So the plant has always been in creative mode until you damage the root system hmm

[@aimeerebecca1]

We all start off that way, huh?

[@glory2glory679]

​@@aimeerebecca1that's a great question

[@Hunter212127]

Thank you brother. I enjoyed the beautiful, clear and useful explanation. It is clear that you have good experience in this field. Thank you again.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

I'm having a 3yr old mango tree in a pot and its leaves started browning on the edges, i transplanted it 2 weeks ago into a larger pot, it is like it came to a standstill now...I forgot to mention that the plant is kept indoors.

[@leesteal4458]

"Warm poop." 😂

[@seamusmaguire2160]

Think he was saying ‘worm poop’

[@iaintmadatcha1962]

Such an informative video! Going to check on my transplanted rose bushes now.

[@effthegop]

I had planted a couple dozen trees in Phoenix and Prescott and never aggressively loosened up the roots and I have a very successful survival rate. However, a week ago in Prescott I planted 6 new trees for shade/screening. I did some new research on planting trees and I saw so many recommendations for loosening up root bound trees that I decided to try it. My two 15 gallon Maple trees were very root bound and required quite aggressive action. Not as aggressive as shaving off a couple inches all around like I had seen but I got into it pretty good. One of them wilted within an hour. The leaves started turning over on the other one after a couple of days but only a few of them. Not extreme like the other one. My two 24 inch box Arizona Ash trees were also very root bound and I followed the loosening techniques. The fared far better than the Maples. After a couple days they stated showing a bit of wilting but nothing too crazy. My 30 gallon Arizona Ash trees had almost zero roots circling the container so I presume they hadn't been in them too long. They too showed a little bit of wilting after a few days but they look healthy. Growing trees is such a gamble because amateurs have very little specific information to go by. We know that the trees need some organic soil but not too much. There is a LOT of guess work involved. I had ZERO organic matter in my locations as all the dirt was dug up from a mountain and dumped there. I know this because I did it myself. I used machinery to dig six foot holes and filled them with what I thought was a good blend. 50% seemed a little weak so I mixed in a bit more until it looked good. I figured that these trees are going to have to live on this food for several years. Were my efforts in vain? Only time will tell.

[@AoDAzrael]

I believe strongly that what you did was the right approach. Plants that have become pot-bound 100% need their root systems checked and adjusted during the planting process for long-term health if they are trees or large shrubs. Especially in the case of trees, large, severely encircling roots need to be pruned before planting or else the tree will girdle itself as it gets larger. Pot-bound trees that are just placed into the ground will also have compromised root plates and many roots continue to encircle each other in the root ball instead of growing out laterally. I have seen many relatively young trees get ripped out of the ground during a storm with root balls/plates that are tiny in comparison to their canopy. Something else that can happen is that the roots can have a tendency to "stick close to home" and continue to grow only in the original soil from the pot. This is why it's important to disturb the roots and mix the soil nearby to coax the roots into growing more readily outwards into the native soil. This is why just dropping a potted plant into the ground will look better initially - the roots are still in their "comfort zone" of the soil from the pot so they won't wilt. If you disturb the roots, then it's only natural that there is going to be a period of time where the tree has some wilting or isn't growing - it's in recovery mode and gathering its energy for a future growth season. But once you get past that initial hump, your trees are now set up for success much further into the future. I would rather have a tree that loses its leaves or looks sad for a season or two than a tree that looks nice for 2 years but then seems to stop growing and/or continues growing in a highly compromised manner that will shorten its lifespan because it had a bad start that it can't recover from.

[@effthegop]

@@AoDAzrael Thanks for the encouragement! I'm not too worried because there is nothing I can do except water them and wait for the results :)

[@vicentesalinas8259]

Great video! Informative and to the point!

[@jimsal7404]

I love my plants, im so attached to them, i just hope my guava plant don't die on me because I'm transporting it, digging up and replanting,❤

[@LucyMorningstar999]

Great tips, thanks for this video.

[@jamessteffens8337]

I transplant my key lime to a larger pot, it's doing fine, I also added a emitter for water. Question can I add mulch to the top I live in las Vegas, and what kind can I use red or ntural

[@kyriacosgeorgiou6935]

before i planted my trees i watched a lot of videos and they said cut around the roots so the don't grow in circles .

[@denniekorpi5264]

Good commentary and teaching.

[@kdk200]

I use the jiffy plastic seed pods. It’s impossible to take a seedling out without damaging…

[@shrinkingviolet3]

You talk common sense. I didn't realize the wilting was the plant trying to survive the repotting.

[@dannramirez9]

Thanks for the great information!!

[@MamaMudskipper]

😆 straight up. That's refreshing. 🌱💙🌱

[@timcheng8165]

All right, so what’s the best way to not damage roots when I take them out of the pot?

[@qctropicals]

wait for the potting mix to dry then pull the plant out. Most plants are not root sensitive so don't over think it :).

[@mickeyfried9821]

Remember, "it's your fault." That's hilarious!!! ❤️

[@qctropicals]

people don't want to hear the truth

[@therealalvin5848]

You also forgot to mention. The difference between plastic and ceramic containers, ceramic containers wick away moisture much quicker thus need to be watered more often.

[@johnbinzhou]

Speaking from a lot of experience. Excellent knowledge.

[@anthonyruth5606]

Liquid root hormone helps recover plants i used it to reduce shock removed a shrub from my yard

[@alanpikku]

What if it's root bound?

[@SamlSchulze1104]

I've never had success in moving young pecan trees in my yard. I know I'm doing something wrong, but i don't know what it is.

[@madelinedelacruz5949]

thank you for this…..perfect timimg 🌻

[@elizabethnovak4088]

Thanks for your video which is very informative. New subscriber from Namibia 🇳🇦..

[@JesseLockeHere2Do]

New subscriber - now that's good info. Thanks.

[@angelcontreras8394]

You just earn yourself a subscriber! Very informative video!

[@metal422life]

But with say fruit trees that you buy in containers now if you have the larger routes going around the trunk of the tree in the root ball then as a tree gets a little bit older those roots are going to end up killing that tree so regardless you have to damage the root system to some extent because it was in a container

[@kaygibson4782]

You are awesome! Can’t wait ti visit your nursery

[@jenkinsgenetia6708]

I transplanted my globe cedar the problem is it has no rootball and it is shallow, what are the chances it will survive?

[@diannebartkus9893]

Very informative!

[@mikemalone6862]

Great info!

[@SocaPoliceForce]

Very good information!

[@FknNefFy]

Awesome. Loved this - thank you sir!

[@katherlinetwilley3205]

The plant is doing good now, I scared to put it smaller pot

[@goodwater2020]

Thanks Bud

[@christopher87105]

I am now trying to transplant my potted tree into the ground... if its root bound what should i do?

[@qctropicals]

plant it lol

[@ioschris]

Just put it in the ground bro. Idk why you didn’t do that beforehand and waited until it was rootbound to plant it

[@katherlinetwilley3205]

I have transplant my plant my plant, and want to transplant it a smaller pot.

[@B30pt87]

I am SOOO glad I found your channel! (Subscribed)

[@qctropicals]

😋

[@unitedfrontradio7950]

But should you rough up the roots by teasing them out of the ball or root wash etc? People say to pull apart the root ball and even root wash. Or should you just plop it into the ground out of the pot and hope it finds its way. I am confused

[@qctropicals]

the latter

[@jamesstanley11]

I get a lot of questions with people wanting to plant citrus trees in the same spot as where a previous tree has died. What recommendations do you have. Thanks

[@qctropicals]

Unless the previous tree died due to some chemical being in the soil, I don't see any issues?

[@misteranyone8575]

Could’ve died from a fungus, or a parasite. Might want to check the soil for a shrub nest

[@rogerpalm3599]

I'm taking your advice because You have a full, lush root system...

[@sammysworld5485]

I’ve done many root pruning on shrubs & evergreens planted in containers. I haven’t killed one yet. It’s important to top prune when this method is done. Root pruning is more sensible instead of up sizing a container every year. For me since I have a small garden just isn’t realistic. Otherwise I would agree root damage is likely the cause to kill a plant.

[@rudy_ad]

thank you

[@AJB111592]

Hi I need help and desperate. I ordered a Persian lime tree from Etsy to grow indoors in a container . And when I got it. It was infested with pests. Leaves eaten up soil full of them. So before transplanting I thought the smartest thing to do would be a root bath. So carefully I just kept dunking the roots till it let go of the soil gently. This was also a mission. Then I planted it in a container in house plant and cactus soil. Planting it I watered till water went through to the tray. And I thought ok. I won’t mess with you for a while. I have it under a grow lamp. Day 2 & 3 I didn’t water it thinking I’d over water it. Day 4 today leaves are wilting and I panicked found this video. Thought ok let me water the trunk area. I have fertilizer. But I don’t want to murder the tree. I’m just so confused and list as to what to do to save it. Or nurse it. Please any advise would be appreciated. !

[@PrincessToad]

This was a very condescending video but informative

[@garfieldsalmon9607]

Hey, i have a question... i have an Orange tree thats about 2 years old. Its planted in a cut plastic 55 gallon drum. I had bored some holes in the bottom so water could drain out. But the root has now gone through some of the drain holes into the soil. So, since root should balled up in the drum, can i break off the ones which have gone through the drain holes in the soil and transplant the tree somewhere else?

[@qctropicals]

yes, tree may wilt a bit but should be fine.

[@iovanamelendez5958]

I just transplanted my bubba Willow tree. It was too close to my fence. It’s wilting, I’m sure it’s transplant shock. What can I do to help it regain strength?! Thank you!

[@Woodpusherpro]

Water it. Don't let the soil dry out completely. It should come back strong next year.

[@giavaldivia3735]

Thank you dear ! How about transplant shock in Italian trees , my previous Gardener seems he damaged roots and cut some when transplanting them and they are turning yellow now ? Any recommendations please ?🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@qctropicals]

prune the tree, shade if possible and just give it time to recover.

[@giavaldivia3735]

@@qctropicals thank you so much for the reply !!! They are 12 feet tall , don’t think I can shade them .. but their leaves are turning yellow on the bottom and going up and falling . I am giving them water 3 times a week . Should I love them like that ? Or water everyday .. I am in California 🙏big thank you again

[@qctropicals]

@@giavaldivia3735 check the soil, it will always tell you how often to water. At that size, not much you can do besides waiting to see what happens.

[@giavaldivia3735]

@@qctropicals thank you for this ! Spend the afternoon. Watching your amazing informative videos ! Appreciate your honesty and integrity

[@jaglucky13]

We moved some spicebush a couple feet closer to our property line (they were partially on our neighbors) the year before last and they haven’t filled out since we did this. They’re still alive but not as bushy as they were. We are using for privacy. I’m guessing the roots were damaged. Will this take a few years?

[@qctropicals]

Most plants take about a year+ to fully root themselves into the ground. Until then, no top growth is normal. This is why your bushes haven't grown yet. Just give them more time. Make sure to water when dry and you should be good.

[@toymot]

I have dogs that like to pee on and around trees. Do you put fence around newly planted fruit trees in the ground to prevent urine from penetrating into young root ball? I read somewhere that too much dog pee is bad for roots. I don't believe that is a fact. Thank you

[@qctropicals]

Urine has ammonia and will kill your small plant. One time may not do it but repeated urination close to it will definitely do it. If you have doggies around, I would fence your plant until they're older.

[@phironhin7349]

I have watched other videos about root pruning on a citrus is that safe?

[@qctropicals]

Yes, just don't prune too much of it. Always prune the canopy back when root pruning to minimize "shock" due to physical damage to the root system.

[@sek4110]

Just bought a small Myer lemon tree and potted it. It wilted when I put it outside in the sun so I brought back onto my lanai. It spruced right back up. Next day, I put it outside again and it wilts again so I brought it back on the lanai and it spruced up again. The soil is moist but not too moist. The little tree just does seem to like the sun Help!

[@qctropicals]

put it outside in the shade, then slowly acclimate it into the sun. Also Don't water the tree outside like you do inside. It may simply be drying faster outside and wilting because it's hotter. Follow my 50% rule for container watering. Lemons are easy, don't stress about it.

[@sek4110]

@@qctropicals thank you!

[@robkeller3431]

I totally agree with you.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

So when I transplant into the ground dont shaken up the root? Just stick it into the ground and cover?

[@beachday4439]

I found that when you first plant in the ground to make a shallow hole or trough behind and up against the plant especially if you're planting on a slope. It stops water from flowing away and traps it until the soil absorbs it. At least for me it works and my plants are happy.

[@JimKernix]

Nice hat! What brand is it?

[@LukaPaja]

Thanks

[@Obaapanaa]

I wish I watched this before potting my rose bush 😭😭

[@qctropicals]

lol it's ok, just make sure not to over water.

[@terrancejfry497]

I totally shredded the root system... MONTHS THE FUUU!