Repot With Me + Chat 💚 Chilled Chatty Evening Plant Chores

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

I have watched severe of these “chatty” videos and am getting sooooo much done while watching/listening. Your voice is so soothing btw❤

[@Melmel236]

I'm sad for Pumpkin but how sweet that she is with Nana!

[@zerpentinefire]

I’d for sure save the first houseplant I ever got. I’ve had that Hoya since 2005, got it as a cutting from a friend of my mother. She gave it to me as a ”moving away from home”-present at the age of 15. So I’m quite proud that I’ve managed to keep it alive. That’s the one I’d save! 😅 it just has survived all kinds of plant-murders throughout the years in my home… also the motherplant is from the early 1920’s. 😅

[@amygallagher3780]

I about died, at the snails 😂 Your mom is a wonderful sport and I LOVE that you were enamored with snail pets.

[@thefernking3582]

An hour long chat and repot!!! yes please 😁😁😁❤️

[@ChristyD97]

I took 3 months off from work, and life in general, earlier this year for anxiety and........bought 300 plants. Now I'm sitting here watching you so I can figure out how to keep them all alive. Win win, I say:) We're all in the same bucket these days; hang in there and keep doing what makes you happy.

[@joshsull9702]

Im sick at the moment so I decided that a new plant would help me get better 😂 she arrives next week 🎉

[@leas.8603]

Get well soon! I'm the same. When I'm bored or sick or when I think there's still too much money left - I'll buy a plant:D

[@lukari8942]

The hamster story Is probably my fav one from this channel now It had happy , funny sad moments with heartfelt ending 👵🏼🐹😂

[@milkman81]

Also, you are not alone. I have my little dog and more plants than most think is necessary. BUT, they are my life after I’m finished “adulting”. Stay happy!

[@ilyachap]

The fire question. I’d just pick the most expensive one, ‘cause afterwards you can grow it out more and chop it up to sell and regain some of the collection back :)

[@BIRDETR5]

Oh my, I felt it when you talked about having a few glasses of wine. Lol I don’t drink wine but I get planty when I get tipsy. I think it’s when my superhero comes out 😂

[@heatherstephens9295]

Watching your channel is like visiting a really good friend ❤

[@JungleFloorCreative]

Can’t believe how fab the mat looks I hope it’s been working well for you and cushion serving you well I can’t believe how cool you new place is thanks for sharing your story.. totally hope to see you soon xx

[@adrianabaker5784]

Love the idea of "the soil experiment" Can't wait!

[@mandymanning4478]

Oh Claire, these are my favorite videos from you!! I love the long chatty videos!! I tried to wait till I was doing my stuff but I just couldn't, I needed a fix lol 😅 I do have a moisture meter but I find myself just using my finger 🙃 😅 sometimes on the bigger plants/pots I will fish it out but depends on my mood lol Also, I'm a plant buyer when I've had a drink, but most of all when I feel sad, depressed...like you said...that some buy shoes, we buy plants to feel better!! Self care!!! Thank you so much for another great video!! My favorite kind also!! Much love friend!!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

I love my moisture meter and use it on certain plants. Takes the guess work on plants that are more fussy. I hand l hand a tiny baby Thai Constellation that just moved from moss to dirt. I'm hoping she'll be happy!

[@ChristianMunxz]

I LOVED this video! I would love to see your soil results video!! I’ve learned so much from watching!

[@jesspaler6217]

Luv all of your vids but these are my favourite type it just feels like chilling with a really good friend plus I learn so much without it feiling like I have to. Getting into my pyjamas to watch this 💕🙏🏾 take care claire

[@stephenmatthews9364]

I laid on the sofa just chilling watching this video, great content and love the random topics of conversation 🪴💚🤟

[@sallyfisher7389]

YAAAAAAAAY a long chatty video! I live for these from you I literally clicked so fast ✌

[@glinkowopalca]

Very nice moss poles! I would like to see a video how do you change it after plant outgrows it without damaging root systems (from aerials) - I have no idea what I will do when that moment comes 😃

[@toniballesteros838]

Yes, this is a great idea. I was wondering the same thing.

[@JohnnyWin]

I think when you move, it's going to be so exciting to see all your plants in a new setting.

[@AmericanaGardens]

FYI tip! Use landscape staples to secure the moss pole in the soil.

[@pinkyysk]

I dont drink but I definitely plant shop to cheer me up. Which is not helpful I know. But a nice potter round the local garden center helps me clear my head. I have anxiety issues and the past few months its been unpleasant. Mine was triggered by something which is very small and sorted but it floored me. So I feel for you anx everyone that has anxiety its such an odd thing to deal with. I am a shut down person which is so unhelpful maybe one day I will learn to open up and talk to people Good luck and hope things say better Have fun.

[@melrussell7830]

What a lovely video Claire… I too have had lots of pets over the years from Goldfish to horses and are a real comfort when we are feeling down and I have definitely found my houseplants a real distraction from the struggles with the everyday human problems!

[@brookehicks8335]

I’ve definitely done some plant shopping under the influence haha the best part was I totally forgot about it until it arrived. It was pretty exciting

[@kathrynmcallister1463]

605 snails! I love that you are just you in these videos...but 605!

[@sandiesorchids9387]

I can't wait to see your new place and how you place your plants. I really need to know how to care for Syngonium my Syngonium leaves have brown dry edges and the new growth doesn't open up without having dry and brown edges. I water it with rain water so I don't know why it has brown dry edges. I use a moisture meter and I also pick up the pot to see hoo dry it is.

[@CaliforniaGirl49]

I’m in love with your haircut !

[@MariahMaple]

Your snail story had me CRACKING UP! Oh my gosh. 🤣 Just casually mentioned "we ended up having 605 to be exact" SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE GIANT SNAILS?!?!?!? 😂😂

[@TheJungleHaven]

Hahaha 💚

[@talyamoyer8087]

Thanks for sharing your mental health journey & experiences - helps people feel not alone! Love all your videos & these chatty repots. You help me wind down myself 💚🐕 Side note - i had a great, guilt-free drunk plant purchase, after some moscow mules, from Etsy - found a shop with BOGO hoyas! 6 hoyas for the price of 3 - what a find. No regrets there 🍾🌿🥂

[@vickiandKi]

For me, some plants are easy with the lifting technique. If it's not an obvious thing (weight or how the leaves look) I use a moisture meter. I did see tonight on a Planty KZbinr video that moisture meters can be inaccurate because they somehow work with the electrical conductivity of the soil (aka amount of moisture), but she also said that certain minerals can alter the actual reading. But, hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?! 🤣 Love the long videos!

[@BrendiFerreras]

A new video all about fertilizing plants would be amazing and so helpful! Love your videos :)

[@zandrawostel3765]

Enjoyed the chat and repot. Please give us an update on the moss pole where you added the plastic backing on it. I don't want to redo all my moss poles and try to reattach the plants. Some are tall and it would be a mess to take them apart. Thank you.

[@littleheaven70]

I do love my moisture meter because I have some very large pots and short fingers. Also, I have long nails and I hate getting dirt stuck under them, lol. But I never rely the moisture meter reading alone, because it can be inaccurate. Really chunky substrate can cause it to read too dry, for example. I use a combo of clear pots (to eyeball the soil), weighing the pot by hand (if it’s small enough), feeling the leaves, and the moisture meter. Or for plants that are a pain to reach, I’ll cheat and leave a Sustee in them 😂

[@PlantsNPaws]

I use the finger technique for my bigger potted plants and I don’t feel like picking up I use pick up the pot method for all of my smaller pots plants especially those that are still in nursery pots

[@laceyrushworth9823]

Love you to bits!

[@AmiiROARR]

Love these videos! And YES PLEASE on the prop box tour!

[@angelahill-martin1606]

Thanks for sharing. One of my daughters went through something similar and she also do the unthinkable. Do whatever brings you joy and pleasure.

[@humbleservant9313]

I live in Oregon and have to depend on mostly grow bulbs. I killed a few plants until I started using a moisture meter. A bamboo stick works well also.

[@102HuevosFritos]

I use the finger technique I do have a moisture meter…. I find it faster to do the finger method 2 inch in if it moist it probably more moist at the bottom it much easier to find out if your plants are in a nursery pot just pop that out of the decor pot and check

[@Jen_Eve_Loves]

Hey doll, you could wrap the moss pole in cling film between the nodes. I have done this with my el choco red with the hope of encouraging more roots before I chop it and it’s going wild with aerial roots now

[@ninasuculentasymas]

Truly enjoyed the 1 hour chat…that’s a first!!! Greetings from Puerto Rico!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🪴🙋🏼‍♀️

[@damaris864-s9p]

I’m in grad school. I barely have time to eat let alone water my plants. They get water when I have time. I definitely underwater

[@Sailorplutoe]

I don’t have moisture meter money and I have 30 plants so the old tried and true finger works for checking soil moisture for me. I even have reminders for each individual plant, and if that plant is still moist I just hit snooze on the reminder for two days.

[@blanchegodwin4648]

Pot lifter here❤️.. esp in winter ❣️

[@richardr5878]

I use moisture meters for all my big pots. Helps a ton. Many of my plants feel dry an inch or two on, but meter confirms it’s wet 6-7” in. Would def overwater plants in pots bigger than 12” without one.

[@dorindastewart1375]

Yay for this chatty video! I'm glad you're feeling better! 🤗 Love the drunk plant purchase question! Lol I haven't drunk bought plants but I did just order 5 new plants to cheer myself up from having to cancel our vacation at the last minute. 😬 Team moisture meter here. 🙋‍♀👍 My 🙅‍♀ plant is a peace lily. I just never broke the code on them and they always look sad. Honestly I just think of them as funeral plants. You had some great questions! I always enjoy your videos! Take care!

[@tinapomfrey5412]

Another great chat, Claire. I have daughters about your age, but you feel like a close friend to me. I probably shouldn't spend so much time on KZbin, lol! Yes, now I definitely use a moisture meter, but didn't until this past year. I have two; one that has a short sensor and a long one for all my big dudes. Best decision, really, I don't know why it took me so long. Takes the guess work out of it when your finger is not long enough! I always say I've never met a plant I didn't like, but plenty have not liked me, and all my string plants have been a pain in the a**! Only in the last few weeks have my string of turtles and pearls started to improve and, astonishingly, decided to put out new growth...once the summer ended, go figure.

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

I have a lot of that plastic knocking around, hadn’t thought of using it for that purpose… that’s a good part of my weekend taken up now 😆 I have 24 poles to do 🤦‍♂️ hopefully will make a good difference, I had thought of using drainpipe previously as it would also negate the need for a garden stake when I extend it to 1.8m but as I have it already I’m going to give it a shot.. I pick up lots of little tips from you 😊

[@lisaplanty]

Hi Claire do you have a video specific to making those clear back moss poles? Also I’m on a roll of decorating all my pots like you have I love it thanks for the great idea ❤

[@simplydee4522]

@lisabegins1312...I'm not sure whether you found the info, but Emma has a DYI Moss Pole Video showing step by step instructions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sICTZmuMoNhkY7Msi=obRLvh8VuI6RaPns

[@AquaGardenZen]

Great video I find myself feeling like what you described in the beginning of this video and I buy plants like they are treats 😊

[@heatherbocks]

I buy things I would usually talk myself out of when I’m in bed. Getting a new credit card that I don’t know the info off the top of my head has helped 😂

[@milkman81]

Have you tried Bonsai soil? It makes regulating water easier if you mix it with potting soil.

[@civilizeddiva]

13:01: You are sweet. We all need a little Retail Therapy. Lately, my guilty pleasure has been skin care. I know right😅. I have atopic dermatitis(eczema), so having thick hand creams in my car, bedroom, living room and purse make me feel secure. It can be detrimental if I allow my skin to dry without moisturizing after all the hand washing I perform daily.

[@AmericanaGardens]

Totally doing that for moss poles!

[@od.vandeveer]

I use a moisturemeter when I am unsure. Some of my soil mixtures are hard to check with my finger but the chunky mixtures and pon wont work with a moisture meter.

[@2westy]

I use a moisture meter and have all my plants in clear pots ,I find using both those easier to know when to water😊

[@dani.p]

I use: a moisture meter, the chopstick method, my finger and the pot lifting criterion 😆

[@carolgraham7691]

I use a moisture meter, especially on ceramic and large containers which have a lot depth... don't depend on that, hoever for many plants..use weight of container, how plant looks...depends on plant, my own intuition..after taking care of plants for many years..like yourself..you develop a rhythm with plant care.. i find problems may happen when there are drastic temperature changes..which happens in my environment 🙃... So snails are like 🐇 🐰.. When I had to evacuate because of fire in our area, I grabbed the Staghorn fern because it was especially big and thriving..but I would have missed my others a great deal, too.

[@carriewaldren9745]

Bought a few plants after having a little drink but nothing expensive luckily. I do use a moisture meter although it's not great if you have a very air-ated soil such as Soil Ninja's monstera soil as it often shows it as dry if it hits an 'air cavity'

[@TMarie7]

Hi Claire! 🤩🤩 love this video! I need to do my plants chores as well! Thank you for sharing have an amazing weekend💚💚💚

[@vixistixi]

An hour!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

I love my moisture meter!! I’ve had plants all my life ( and I’m getting older now) My finger was always dirty and my nail was a mess 😂 When I saw a meter I was In Love! Thank you for the video 🎉💚

[@pjuk]

I had a few drinks and was looking at Euphorbias. Ordered myself a Ingens Ghost. Got to basket and said free delivery if spend over 50. So thought why not order a second Euphorbia then. 65 pounds later haha. I do use a moisture meter, good for the succulents and Sansevierias to ensure they're completely dry. But tropical plants I find the moisture meter useful to a degree but sometimes like your question received it's a bit all over the place with it's measurement. And don't feel the need to put out a video if you're not feeling it and need some me time, we all just enjoy when you do but don't have to be on a schedule. ☺️ The hamster story, so sweet, oh that ending though 😓

[@Melmel236]

I'd save my Monstera Adesonii because I got her as one of my fist plant babies and she's grown so big and beautiful

[@julieoyundo]

I had no idea Emma made hers from things from the hardware store. I mean I thought about trying but just didn't. I honestly thought she got them from a kit or something. Gosh I really didn't need another reason to go to Lowes but here we go.

[@DieDieEla]

yes please, show us your prop boxes

[@Aldentenoodles3]

Omg you read my mind! I’m new to this plant world and I was excited seeing my marble queen grow ! But now realizing the leaves are not as big and lushes! I’m thinking maybe fertilizer ? Butttt only recently like 1 month ago I noticed the slow release fertilizer the nursery put is gone so I just started fertilizing with oh bless your soil fertilizer… idk have to wait and see a little longer! But I don’t want small leafed pathos :( any video you make, I’ll watch!

[@helenscholes8539]

Can u share the link for the moss you use and also the wire panel you use for your moss pole

[@Lea31706]

Claire have a look at the connection between anxiety and low magnesium xx

[@moniqued6636]

ok so this video was everything i enedes after a long week…. you’re adorable and relatable! i bought like 5 wishlist cuttings after a bottle of wine… such as a polyneura albomarginata and hoya lorinlyn…

[@KellyNellas]

I love using the moisture meter.

[@cristyandplants]

I use a moisture meter because it helps me get to the bottom of my deeper pots. I usually water when it reads about 3.

[@juanitagordon5064]

I use a moisture meter, I feel more comfortable using one because I can’t tell if the soil is moist enough.

[@donnasmalley3713]

I would grab one of my Amazon lilies from my son in law's late grand mother

[@Lea31706]

I put one of those poles with my Thai and it’s stuck solid with an ariel root 😂❤️

[@vanessamoreno7651]

I found one of your videos and was instantly hooked! I’ve been watching your videos from oldest to newest and am here now 😂 I did want to ask you, what do you do with old soil when repotting? Can you reuse it or does it depend on anything at all? Thanks for sharing your plant knowledge and experiences 🥹💞

[@rayacat1]

Great video as usual. I am sorry to hear about your apartment problems but I secretly like your plants in your mom's conservatory. 😊 But, I do look forward to watching your move and fresh start. Don't worry, it will come. Love from Iceland ⚘️

[@milkman81]

28:00 I’m a firm believer of drainage. Let extra water drain out, the excess water that drains will help create humidity?

[@marleniromero1540]

I love your videos and wish I knew you in real life ☺️ I’ll be praying for you and your mental health ❤️

[@margaretcalifano1617]

I have a suspicion that moisture meters might be less accurate with really chunky soil, because it needs good contact with the sensor. I’m surprised that you didn’t put the old gloriosum section back into soil since the roots are used to it? The front section I could see using moss- it looks like it needs more root growth

[@thepsychicplantlady]

I have a moisture meter and use it for my alocasias because I no like like to stay a little damp and I’m used to all my other plants being okay to dry out. But with all my other plants I just lift the pot to see how light it is. I have recently had root rot of a few of my plants tho so I was so confused because I’ve never had that happen before but I’m thinking it may be the shift in weather and the heating be on so maybe I thought it needed watering before it did xx

[@reedebrown6006]

Really enjoyed this chilled chatty video. Being new to this I got myself a moisture meter quite early yin my journey as I just wasn’t sure what I was doing (which is still the case). Also my plants aren’t very big so poking my finger into the smaller pots wasn’t really an option, but I can now usually judge those by their weight. As for which plant would I save in a fire. I don’t have too many to choose from and although I do love my trailing plants, I think they would be easier (and cheaper) to replace, so I would have to save my Anthurium Clarinervium. It is probably my biggest plant and the leaves are stunning and although I have not had it long, I would definitely miss it. (I live in a small house and as I’m writing this, it is only about 18 inches from my leg!). Thanks for all your planty & chatty videos, they are great💚

[@sprinkledbeanies760]

Glad your feeling better sweetheart hopefully your new home will be completed soon are you going to make Xmas preparations for plant gifts maybe decorating the pots? Love videos for ideas? Big hugs😘😘

[@melthevw]

I’m so sorry if you’ve given this information before but where do you get your moss from? Love your videos, your honesty & humour. Can’t wait to see your new flat.

[@shellym79]

I have a variegated cupid peperomia that started putting out tons of new leaves it took me a while to realize something is wrong with it. The leaves havn't gotten bigger and there are no stems. It's just tiny leaves on top of tiny leaves. I have no idea what's wrong with it though. But I thought it was very healthy at first because of all the new leaves.

[@juliehollandblubookkeeping8027]

Is the moss you use live? where do you get it from?

[@LuciAull]

I use a moisture meter.

[@sharonpoyle1177]

I use a moisture meter. Could you recommend a sphagnum moss from Amazon please.

[@milkman81]

Also (lol) I have to go to Home Depot for work, it’s nearly impossible for me to leave without “saving” a plant 🤦‍♂️

[@SteveNoblin]

That is a good thing to separate your expenses! 😊

[@caitlin228]

I've tried using a moisture meter. I've found they don't work well with chunky soil. I go by weight. I kept second guessing myself using a bamboo skewer (I hate getting my finger dirty)

[@tracyjohnson3596]

My hoya compacta has white type fluff balls on its had it before i treated with neem oil/dishsoap/water. But has come back 😢im so tempted to bin it as it is the only plant that causes me a problem .

[@chubaka9432]

I would definitely take yours monstera Dubia😂

[@dinamiller7569]

Loved this! Random, but where did you buy your sweater from it? It’s beautiful!

[@tritons810]

Hi! Loving all of your videos! Very informative and so much fun to watch! I did recently take on my first Alocasia! A Black Velvet! Anything I should know specifically that comes to mind? Thanks, Jana.

[@DavidMoralesPlants]

I always say that yes it’s great for content but doing it off camera…you won’t lose “content” because theirs always plant chores. Love these kind of videos btw 🪴💚

[@ChristyD97]

I don't drunk buy plants, but I do buy A LOT when I can't sleep.

[@kellyhoagland7963]

What’s your choice for moss for making your moss poles? Do I need to spray the moss daily to get the vine to attach to it or will the vine still attach itself if the moss pole isn’t moist? I can’t ever get my philodendrons to attach and climb 😩 Thank you!