September Houseplant Collection Update 🌿

[@lindseyx4252]

Ahhhh that leaf 🫨😵‍💫 🩷🖤 the Pink Black Velvet is so beautiful!

[@HyggeState]

I’m taking care of my little anthurium I bought from you with this on! It is working on a 7th leaf already!

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥳🙌🏼 so happy to hear!

[@dora9368]

I really enjoy hearing updates about all your gorgeous plants❤

[@hannahwetherbee7742]

Hello! I was curious if you could do a little update video on your fertilizer routine. Maybe even give some tips and info on how to look for nutrient deficiency in plants because my poor 2year old golden pothos lost about 80% of her leafs and I cannot figure why 😭 I’m so so sad!

[@neynahnehnah1485]

Yay.🎉I was thinking about your videos today. I needed something nice to listen to.

[@plantsbymelissa]

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[@ixiroyixi1]

​@plantsbymelissa please help a guy out! I noticed you have chunky perlite I was wondering where you get it? I have been on the hunt for good chunky perlite!

[@veronikgiroux5870]

Yess ❤ a good chores video id be up for that! i love repot videos

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for sharing updates Melissa!

[@ChrisP1916]

All my tetrasperma rooted well in water! I don’t even callous and only fill to top when it’s low in water

[@colleenreimer3639]

You inspired me to purchase a couple of pink black velvet corms. Yours is gorgeous!!! Looking forward to a video of a fall themed terrarium and maranta care. My beautiful maranta just decided to croak recently. All the new growth came in brownish and dry looking. Not sure what it was. Might try one in pon.

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh no I'm so sorry about your maranta 🥹 Give pon a try for one. I don't get as much browning in pon either I think from all the consistent moisture they get. Looking forward to redoing the terrarium hehe and good luck with your BV corms 💕🫶

[@mn4169]

nice plants!!!!

[@kellywebster6517]

Red Andersons I had grab an tc one couple months ago & it sent up two plants , I had detached them and parted them up on their own and then they sent up to more did the same , now working on sending up another lol 😇😇

[@chelsearuzesky2834]

Your Alocasia Pink Black Velvet is what dreams are made of😍🪴🙌🏻💕💚 Top of my wish list plants!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! It has beautiful color on it. Definitely a favorite alocasia! I can't wait to grow out some babies from it 😁💕

[@katarinalabathova1526]

My pilea is happy in a aroid mix with a bit of coco peat. I have it for several years. It is growing a lot of babies which I gave to friends, brought to work and have three plants at home. It has been an easy going plant for me.

[@kelsey9384]

Those snow cap begonias are so pretty! 😮

[@plantsbymelissa]

It really is! It’s honestly been so easy going and I’m excited to grow mine out more 😁🫶🏻

[@VyTran-ol6ob]

Omg same thing happened with my variegated raph. tetra when I tried to prop it the first time! The second time around, I made cuttings with two nodes and put them in water and they all survived! Don't callus them cause I think that also contributed to the rot (I also callused them the first time too but not the second time). Glad you still have your bottom cut!

[@lanicanabano6778]

Hi Melissa, loved watching your videos. And planning on getting a variegated Frydek from you someday. I love your Frydeks😀. Where did you get that clip(?) that were holding your alocasia near the big regal alocasia you have? That was really cool especially useful for alocasias… thanks

[@louisejohnson3843]

Inspirational! Please could you show us how many grow lights you have and how you have them set up?

[@PearlyThePug]

😍 I’m in love with your pink alocasia black velvet. She’s gorgeous 🥰. I might have to put her on the wish list! ….but I’m terrible with alocasia 😔

[@Therealbobbbbb]

Where’s the Chameleon ZZ you repotted with the Sol Soil?

[@katiedeboer3381]

I put my pilea in Pon and she's thriving!

[@AshtonWildcat]

Hello Melissa I really enjoy watching your videos! What is the mix consist of that you refer to as Pon? Paun? Thank you 😊

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great plants ❤❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 💖

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

I just bought a Mickey Mouse plant! Mine is so tiny- but now I know I don’t need to baby it like I have been! So cool!

[@themilesdevin]

I was told by a grower to not let plants touch the walls near windows due to pests being able to crawl through. I realized at one point I kept getting reinfestations until I moved them out a bit

[@valerieclark5695]

I'm not nearly the grower you are, but I do have 10 phalaenopsis orchids. If you can, wait until after it blooms to repot yours, as repotting is likely to kill off the bloom. Yes, a lot of bang for your buck with phals😜

[@lindalester9010]

I am out of stratum what else can I used I got 12 corns I trust your plant does so good.

[@keniaa531]

I got the Begonia maculata from you. It's doing great and has pushed out 2 leaves already. ❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

yay! good to hear!! I always get stressed shipping them haha.

[@hanstera_deliciosa]

I’ve struggled with the green R. tetrasperma myself. Propagations have taken FOREVER for me.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I'll definitely be more careful next time. They rotted so quickly :(

[@Greg-xt9zl]

I love how you keep us updated, would you consider selling your snake plant props?

[@plantsbymelissa]

I only have a few varieties but one of them I would have to separate to prop since it will lose the variegation by cutting. I honestly keep forgetting about them out front but I should prop some! 🙈

[@MillaDilla28]

There is a variegated Thanksgiving cactus definitely on wishlist

[@plantsbymelissa]

I might try and find one. I really love how easy going this little guy has been!

[@Yambataller]

Your Verrucosum is gorgeous :) I’m happy it’s finally healthy again

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! I'm glad the mealies are leaving it alone now lol

[@Liana-plantygirl]

Gorgeous as always. ThankYou for sharing! Do you use a humidifier in every area?❤

[@ptszpwr783]

My Thanksgiving cactuses bloom randomly all year, I want a variegated one now since i have a pink and white both in 16" pots.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I might have to get another one 😍 I bet the variegated is pretty!

[@ptszpwr783]

@@plantsbymelissa they really are!!!

[@lilianagarcia6665]

Did I miss the monstera mint update? Or you didn’t show it?! I have been waiting for an update after you separate that plant in a few little plants! 😊

[@helloalexislewis]

my pilea really liked being in a normal chunky mix in a self watering pot…. I would just let it dry out a lot between refilling the water. my mix has a bit more fox farm than yours does from what I’ve seen though!

[@themilesdevin]

I wouldn’t repot the orchid until it is finished blooming! And remember to not cut off the peduncle after.

[@katelynwilliams8148]

Where did you get those u-shaped acrylic stakes in your Hoyas?? I have searched everywhere on your Amazon store 😰

[@TropicsandDesert]

Had to repot another alocasia 😊 they're actually living. They've been here over a month.

[@MrBonger88]

Are you still using superthrive (Dyna-gro) foliage pro? If so, how has it compared to Foliage Focus in both results and costs? Thanks

[@eatsnstyle2338]

Hi Melissa, I always love watching your videos as your voice/ demeanor is so calm and pleasant to watch and listen to. At 16:09 minutes into the video, I think I saw what to be a Mickey Mouse Xanthosoma outside of your window? Is that right? If so, are they in the shade and what side facing window is that? I have one indoor and it’s not loving life right now (and even had spider mites) Thanks!🤗

[@Racing_Society]

Can you suggest how to move anthurium to pon? Especially ones that are in soil. Pleaseeee

[@butterflymuse2707]

Repotting orchids while they're blooming can stress them and cause them to lose their flowers/blooms so I would wait :)

[@emilymarie1331]

you can prop begonia by leaf too! might be another chance at survival 🥲

[@LeafyConversations]

I have yet to get my begonia to propagate I really need to watch a YT video on how to do it.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Ah yes someone mentioned that to me. I might take a leaf cutting just in case 🙈

[@themilesdevin]

Rhaphidophora does rot easily! I only have about 1/5 prop success with them!

[@tammyvandiver7705]

Do not replant an orchid while growing a flower stem or while blooming what soil do you have it in?

[@beverlysullivan1427]

Well, I missed the hoya linearis again.😢😮

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥲 I'm listing one more today during the restock 💕

[@beverlysullivan1427]

@@plantsbymelissa when? Can't I just buy it now?

[@Yambataller]

Are the yellow margins on majestic a lack of water? I’ve got two majestic and one had them and the other one looks pristine.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Probably so, I've been under watering my poles a lot lately. One of the reasons I'm excited for fall lol so it cools down in this room some.

[@lizlyew5581]

What are the variegated plants you have growing outside the Hoya window?

[@plantsbymelissa]

There's a variegated banana and xanthosoma mickey mouse :D

[@Tarmantarmant]

Nice video

[@rebeccaparis6470]

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[@rebeccaparis6470]

What kind of mix do you have your Thanksgiving Cactus in? I have a tiny 2 in pot that desperately needs to be up potted.

[@cindyleblond182]

Have you thought about getting a heated greenhouse? It would be more room for you projects

[@feliciaakalisalisa2820]

6:05 I have this one its beautiful

[@monsecedillo7033]

Did I miss the mistletoe cactus??

[@jpgypsyxo]

13:10 what’s this Hoya called? I can’t make out what you’re saying to look it up! It’s not you, it’s me! Lol😅 Love update videos!! They are my fav because they are long for and I get to see your whole collection! ❤❤ 47:27 the snake plants will be fine outside! Just cover them or bring them in for frosts and anything below 45/50 degrees! I’m in New Orleans so I’m close to you in temps and I find most plants are fine in the 45-50 range because we are close to the equator!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I'm going to buy a few frost blankets and protect what I can this winter. I would love to leave more plants out there. Jacksonville, FL isn't far from us and I see so many plants outside there that grow fine outdoors. It's Hoya Decipulae! I probably pronounced it wrong haha.

[@jpgypsyxo]

@@plantsbymelissa yes! A lot more plants can hang much more than you’d think! Especially because it’s humid cold and instead of a dry cool; and slightly warmer. You can also fold or layer multiple of them for extra protection. Just don’t make the mistake I did!!! If you want to use a sheet or any other kind of blanket, I highly recommend AGAINST doing that or if you must… make sure it doesn’t isn’t touching ANY leaves whatsoever…even if you put a frost blanket underneath. Usually, when I have to cover them over night, I am very sure to uncover them by the time the sun comes up or the weather is back up around 45-50s. However… I ran into a problem where it was really cold for a number of days… like 4 days it was below 30s, even during the day. I ‘stupidly’ put a sheet over the frost cloth and because it was below 30s i DID keep it covered for the full 4 days, not letting it break. The flux of the weather, humidity, condensation must have cause the blankets freeze and thaw while it was touching the leaves of my small and large form monsteras and the leaves in turn froze and thawed and proceeded to MELT (and I mean melt the leaves completely off). But anywho… I will say (other than that) that the frost blankets have never let me down in the 3 or so years I’ve had my plants outside. And I mean my whole collection is outside! Right now we live with family and they have to stay outside for now.

[@jpgypsyxo]

@@plantsbymelissa and thanks for the Hoya name! Maybe I’ll be able to finally make a purchase from you when you drop that Hoya on your shop! Or maybe an albo/thai/aurea! Bc your specimens are ALL so beautiful! I’ve just never made it in time! 😍

[@joannhutchings3693]

Yea, another interesting video 😊

[@sarahcordova1227]

I needed this video today. Thanks Melissa ❤

[@AnitaDay-ne3zr]

Hello Mellisa 👋. I would love it. Love to get snow cap begonia from you. Please let me know when you will put it on your shop. & sorry to hear that your galaxy threw a feet. Mine had a new shoot but no verygation on it, so I probably propagate & the one with no verygation on it. Lol. You never know about verygation plants. But I'm hoping for more verygation in it. Love watching your videos. ❤🪴☕️👍

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! Hopefully, it bounces back for me 🥲 The snow cap will be a while yet. I want to make sure they have some decent size leaves and they're rooted well before shipping. I get so nervous shipping begonia lol.

[@AnitaDay-ne3zr]

@plantsbymelissa Okay, no problem. Yes, on begonia is pretty scary, lol. They are so picky. I'm sure it will grow back again. Just be patient 🥰👍

[@cristinaardelean5064]

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[@britney2222e]

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[@VictoriaPL]

Seeing your big beautiful micholitziana makes me happy because I bought its baby from your shop. It's already given me a new leaf. ❤

[@terryplum7959]

What is the full name of the Hoya in your window(by your dinner table) that you called Freckles?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Hoya carnosa freckles splash is what I bought it as 😍 I got mine from leafyfiona on Etsy.

[@karlareynolds1168]

Is your El Choco Red in pon?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes :D

[@GreenPinkies]

Are you attending IAS this weekend?

[@plantsbymelissa]

I'm not :) Maybe one year I'll go 💕

[@ixiroyixi1]

Anyone know where i can get chunky perlite online? Amazon has a bunch but i get mix reviews from them! Please help!

[@maryperry5910]

I believe I ordered mine from Home Depot but had to get 2 bags. It's nice and chunky

[@plantsbymelissa]

I've used the Mother Earth brand before. They have grades 3 and 4 which is pretty coarse and chunky and it's a huge bag.

[@ixiroyixi1]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you!

[@karlareynolds1168]

Where do you live? I have some huge plants I’d like to leave outside and protect for the winter. I am in North Carolina. How are you planning to protect the plants for the winter? Thanks!

[@plantsbymelissa]

I live in Savannah, GA. We moved from NC hehe. Winters can get cold here still (to the teens) so anything left outside can definitely get cold damage. I think I'm just going to cover them when it gets below freezing. I'll just buy some frost blankets from Amazon.

[@LeafyConversations]

If your Orchid gave you new leaves and new growth I doubt if you have root rot from it “yet”. I always take the Orchid’s out and repot them when I get them home because the moss they put them in just rots the roots. Sadly though, if you do have rot I would recommend cutting the flower stem back because the Orchid will sacrifice its roots for the flowers. I watch MissOrchidGirl she has a YT channel and is awesome to follow. Good luck!

[@DeborahBibbins]

I tried growing orbifolia for years, at least once a year something would go wrong and I would chop it to start over. 2 years ago i put it in a chunkier mix and give it nothing but rain water or distilled water if my rain barrels are dry. It is now so big and lush with beautiful flawless leaves. I do believe that the orbifolia is more sensitive to things in tap water than most calatheas, at least that is the case for me.

[@jimmyjo1375]

Wow. Your pink Black Velvet looks amazing.😂 I just got a variegated Bambino from the same place and it’s so tiny. Hopefully it makes it.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Good luck with yours! 🫶

[@letstalk1727]

❤👏

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥰🌿

[@sbmiller]

I would wait to repot your orchid. Wait until the flowers die. Also if you're going to use your aroid mix for it put some pieces of moss in there with it to help retain moisture. I have 7 orchids.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🫶🏻

[@daniel.plantslover]

love U alocasia collect

[@LkRn09]

Melissa, I’m wanting to repot some Hoyas and I’m looking at your mixes on your website. Which mix do you use for Hoyas? Your chunky mix or your prop mix? Thanks for your help ❤

[@Rawfootageplants]

I cant wait to get a plant from you. Im just not fast enough lol

[@LeafyConversations]

The Pink Black Velvet is absolutely stunning! I think your Crystallinum is getting to much light, which is why its bleaching. I have mine in lower grow lights and they’re nice and dark leaves.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! oh thanks I might move it then. My crystal has been a bit of a rehab and so it's finally growing back slowly in pon. I want it to be happy 😃

[@jimmyjo1375]

Your plants look great. I want a snow capped variegated.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! They're so pretty! 😍

[@DdxwgGames]

post the doubles you dont want on your shop and someone will buy them

[@robynburgess3995]

You need to say the names of all your anthuriums those are my favorites to see besides your alocasia and your Alba monsteras. Your plants are so beautiful but it looks so overwhelming. I think I can hear it in your voice that it's just overwhelming to much. I know you can do it. I love just turning your videos on and just listening and watching them. Your plants are just gorgeous. I can't believe you don't have a variegated wayetii hoya? But it's so pretty. It grows so beautiful. It has the pink, green and kinda cream colored leaves.

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

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