Repotting Plants In Glass Vases Couldn't Be EASIER

[@kristiemowry3267]

Your analogy of plants were like kids when neglected was an original. Keep it up.

[@plantgayforlife]

Haha! Will do!

[@mr8029]

Yay! New vid, really made my mood better! Your enthusiasm and nerding out is very infectious Thanks to you I got my first anthurium(a Crystallinum hybrid), and I would never imagine a real leaf of a plant can literally shimmer and sparkle!

[@plantgayforlife]

I'm so glad! Crystals and their hybrids are STUNNING. You’ll have great success with it!

[@synapticburst]

This is my new favourite plant channel. Love the chaotic (but highly informative) energy. I’m in Ireland and buy anthuriums from the EU. Annoyingly I can’t buy from the UK because of stupid Brexit but there are lots of good plant shops in Europe. Probably more expensive over here than in the US and though we have a European hub of Ecuagenera the range is much narrower. Not on plant social media groups here as the market is too unpredictable and small. Keep the great videos coming Jake - you’re so funny and entertaining to watch!

[@plantgayforlife]

Thank you! Cheers to Ireland!

[@Planted386]

Yesssss!!! I love you so much! I am soooooooooo happy I found you! I know I say it in every video but you have thought me so much about this method and my anthuriums love you too!

[@plantgayforlife]

I'm so glad! Hearing that makes these videos worth it!

[@plantgayforlife]

Music or no music? Do you guys prefer the background music for videos or no? Be honest!

[@gdforren]

Yes for background music. I really enjoy the jazzy vibe. Is that yours as well?

[@plantgayforlife]

@@gdforrenna just copyright-free music on KZbin😅

[@PreciousKandiKatt]

Yes yes yes to the music 🎶 🎵

[@sierragenessee]

Yes to the music. It’s super classy and adds to the vibe of your urban jungle paradise.

[@bailemos]

No to the music for me

[@iScopeOG]

I get all my anthuriums from Karteldaun, they sent me a wrong seedling once and they gave me options for a replacement at no extra cost. They sell top tier anthuriums!

[@plantgayforlife]

I got this in a trade, but I recently made my first purchase from them last week and it should arrive in a few days! I got a cool species anthurium that I hope comes in good shape!

[@Dieppaloveplants]

What website i heard lots of them

[@plantgayforlife]

@@Dieppaloveplants Instagram

[@brendamoncayo2743]

I get majority of my anthuriums from Ecuagenera. Love your enthusiasm! Keep up the great videos. Thank you

[@karencameron2805]

O.M.G. how cool is that mature Red Spider. Love it :D

[@PreciousKandiKatt]

I need to get more pumice and fluval!! You just help remind me that with this video!!

[@quickglimpse101]

Omg im so jelly of that red spider ❤ 😮🎉 gorgeous

[@Itsmeejessicaaa]

Easy peasy. I just did this with my philodendron glorious. She loves that res with consistent water/nutrients.

[@kfitz192]

Reading The Secret Lives of Plants written by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird might change your mind about plants and pain. It's quite the read, as fascinating as it is informative. I enjoyed watching you transplant your beautiful Anthurium. I never knew there are so many beautiful varieties.

[@plantgayforlife]

I’ll have to check that book out!

[@sierragenessee]

Yes! Because of that book I only cut my plants if they need a medical intervention.

[@alma6six]

LOL @ :55 - from one cinephile to another, this mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it

[@plantgayforlife]

🔴😐

[@nancyrock477]

I started buying on Etsy and then discovered Palmstreet! Probably not a good thing because it is so addictve and fun! 😅

[@mamaof339]

My friend sent me here, and I am SO glad she did! I'm nearly certain we'd be friends!! Question for you... where do you find all of your glass jars?

[@plantgayforlife]

Glad you’re here! I get my vases locally from Jamali in Manhattan. This is the website link! www.jamaligarden.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9AxDu_pESMcdHbrf-p8LMKK194Q&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLKxBhA7EiwAXO0R0Cn83AOdxqPnns2NJ5h7PSkLTLdvZddOd8qQBDztUCpmC_fp1dGMjRoCowgQAvD_BwE

[@sierragenessee]

That is an interesting idea…letting the plant have a few early adolescence inflorescenses. Makes perfect sense actually..I am terrible at finding good plant people to buy from online. With that in mind I buy my plants almost exclusively from BarTrop plants in Ohio. Nice little micro-greenhouse with house grown anthuriums, orchids and philos. What more do I need?

[@amberriera496]

I get my anthuriums from locals through FB (lucky to have a lot of anthurium lovers near me), and sometimes we do group orders of things like seeds and seedlings to save some money. I'm in a few anthurium FB groups, but I never buy. I've ordered from Etsy a few times and that's gone well too. I'm always intrigued to buy from KartelDaun or Tropicals but haven't yet.

[@plantgayforlife]

Awesome! Etsy is a fun place to find things. I have my first Kartel Daun order on the way right now so we’ll see how it arrives!

[@foxyarts3000]

😂😂😂 Thank you 💚 I don't remember when I was laughing that much 😅 Specially when you mentioned going to jail after killing plant 😂😂😂

[@plantgayforlife]

The amount of plants I’ve killed would put me in a high security prison for life without the possibility of parole.🫠

[@bearboosi]

mixing the potting mix in the cooking pot....... IM SHAKING

[@plantgayforlife]

What if I told you I made spaghetti right after this vid?🤭

[@lukki7ster]

I have gotten 1 from a nursery. And the rest from fb Mostly buy seeds tho, im cheap and dont wanna buy established plants. So now i have 5 Palldiflorum, 5 crystal mag and 3 Crystal dark cuz seeds LOL. I'll sell a few eventually

[@plantgayforlife]

Or keep them ALL😈

[@sherylanneCanadian]

How do you SAVE the glass jars, keeping them as clean as before rooting the cuttings?

[@plantgayforlife]

Just wash them in the sink with soap and water and store them away for next time:)

[@Planty-Mandy]

Nice to see that Gotham steel is being of good use. 😂

[@plantgayforlife]

Indeed it is!😎

[@yvonne5458]

Hi can you send me the link for that bigger glass vase please I’ve been searching for larger thicker glass vases.

[@plantgayforlife]

Jamaligarden.com

[@threeqtrtime]

I’m a bit confused.. the plant is setting low on the pumice, more around it than under it seems like the roots would set more in the water… what is the theory of not setting it on top of all the pumice opposed to setting it in my middle and building a pumice wall so you speak. Just trying to learn.. thanks ❤

[@plantgayforlife]

Those roots that have grown in the fluval stratum are semi hydroponic roots capable of sitting in standing water. They will root into the pumice around and underneath as they search for new water.

[@carolinebaines8735]

Can you give the dimensions of that glass vessel you potted up into? I've been getting 6” wide vases at WM, but they are thin. I need to find something thicker and I'd like a size between the 6” wide and the dollar tree vase.

[@plantgayforlife]

It’s about 6in diameter, 7in tall

[@annafink2245]

I don't think they fully understand how plants interpret pain, but they can see us! So, if that's not horrifying . I swear, look it up.

[@plantgayforlife]

As far as we know, plants exist and function on a completely different realm than animals/humans. They can sense and react to danger the way our bodies sense and react to danger (pain). But they don’t have pain receptors or feel emotions the way we do. It’s very easy for us to anthropomorphize non-human life forms.

[@bailemos]

How do you transition soil plants to this system? Have I missed that video?

[@plantgayforlife]

You can use any medium in vases if the plant is drying out too frequently with drainage holes. Soil is more compact than aroid mixes or moss and has much more organic material in it that can lead to fungal issues if the soil is too wet, and too compact to breathe. I only recommend vases for plants that usually require higher humidity because the vase creates a humid microclimate around the root system, essentially mimicking its native environment. This allows you to grow more moisture-sensitive tropical plants in dry homes.

[@bailemos]

@@plantgayforlife thank you for replying. If I wanted to transition say an Alocasia, do I just remove the soil and put it straight into leca / moss without growing any water roots first?

[@plantgayforlife]

Clean off the roots completely and plant in moss with some free draining medium at the bottom. I’ve done that before and alocasias loved it:)

[@bailemos]

@@plantgayforlife thank you again. 💐 I've read some recommend putting perlite on top instead of moss (will use leca on bottom). Did you ever try that? I've a great looking Dragon Scale right now with some 7 leaves and I'm hoping not to lose all the leaves in the transition lol. That's my biggest worry.

[@ramenchuu]

💚💚💚

[@jieeeee]

Any tips on finding cheap glass vases for no drainage?

[@leannhillier-jv8wf]

Following this question!

[@gdforren]

Dollar Tree usually has smaller ones (3”-4” wide X 6”-8” tall) for $1.25. This weekend Joanne’s craft stores have several larger sizes at 60% off. Last night I found 6” X 8” glass cylinder vases with tulips and daffodil plants at Trader Joe’s for $6 each.

[@jaggillarpaj9599]

thrifting 🤌🏻🤌🏻✨

[@puddsmax863]

Thrift stores also sometimes have big vases/jars. :)

[@plantgayforlife]

I get mine at the flower district in Manhattan at a silk flower and decor shop called Jamali. Try looking for thrift shops, home decor shops, or silk flower shops in your area!😁

[@aquaman461]

Dammm whered you get that red spider?🙏🙏

[@plantgayforlife]

I got this in a trade. The guy who traded with me got it from Kartel Daun on IG😁

[@nancyrock477]

Do you alocasia in the same way?

[@plantgayforlife]

You can grow alocasias using this method :)

[@mayflame1593]

shirt link ??

[@plantgayforlife]

I got it at NY botanical gardens, maybe it’s on their website

[@nancyrock477]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@s0me0nelse]

let me get it straight, you water vases with regular all porpuse fertilizer?! and what about wash the salts, ph, how does it work at all beside shoving things to a glass? i think begginers who consider doing what you show risking their plants very seriously

[@plantgayforlife]

It has worked for me for years and many growers in this hobby use vases and other no-drainage vessels. Search KZbin and you’ll find plenty.

[@s0me0nelse]

@@plantgayforlife I surely did, I looked for more detailed guide for what you claim is possible, and I encountered only with warnings, needed messy monthly flashing ritual, ph metering and special fertilizers for hydroponics. Surprisingly, you are the only one on the internet who doesn't talk on any of those. Like you hold a magic trick in you sleeve

[@plantgayforlife]

@@s0me0nelse lol I don't do magic. I check the PH once after mixing my fertilizer to make sure it's slightly acidic and then I never have to do it again because there is no need. The PH is never going to change unless the water quality or fertilizer changes. I never flush my plants and they're thriving so if it's not necessary for me then I'm not going to recommend it. And when it comes to aroids most plant foods will suffice. You don't need any special three-part solution. I used to use those fancy semi hydro fertilizers. When I switched to other fertilizers I saw no difference whatsoever. You just need the appropriate NPK ratios depending on what you're growing. It's not rocket science.

[@s0me0nelse]

@@plantgayforlife i dont understand why all other growers bother themselves with so many equipment and additional care rutines if that is such a no brainer. does this method has a name so i can search online for more detailed tutorial? i really like my plants and i fear risking them and my money on growing substances before ill see more detailed professional tutorial about that

[@plantgayforlife]

@@s0me0nelse I won't recommend a "professional" because I didn't learn these methods from anyone else. I just experimented myself. And I came to realize that not 'flushing' my plants has had no consequences. I live in NYC where the water quality is very good. If your local tap water has more minerals in it than mine, flushing might be necessary. You have to observe how your plants react to your environment, the water you give them, and the set ups you provide for their growth. But I'm not going to do something just because everyone says I should do it. I'm going to test it myself and see what works and doesn't work. I encourage you to do the same.

[@Dieppaloveplants]

Lets trade i live in Massachuset i have doc block ant black widow x michelle from doc bloc i bougth it straigth frpm him i have recipt etc and she is giving me side shoot qill be ready in like a month i can trade i also have few other rares i want to trade 😊if u need reference i also had a mercari shop with more than 60 5 stars just in case

[@plantgayforlife]

Thank you for offering! I might be interested in a black widow hybrid. What did you want to trade?