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[@sybotanica]

Great video Richard! About your Fungus Gnats situation: Compost will indeed increase the problem of fungus gnats due to how wet it gets/stays. While our soil does not solve it, it does help in keeping their numbers down as the mixes will retain less water than compost & keep on to just enough water for the specific species (so i.e. more retention in Alocasia mix than Cacti mix).| There is also another reason SYBASoil helps (which might have been the case in your situation): Our worm castings (sometimes, not consistently) contain predatory mites which attack the Gnats. They often die during transport and we cannot really guarantee a healthy arrival right now. But something fun to consider if we do get to a point where we can consistently keep them alive in the bag. We are going to be working with Wageningen University to increase their lifespan in the bag and increase the effect next year! Sybren from Sybotanica 🌿🍃🌱

[@trippyhippy2110]

Yo the shameless self plugs is such a hilarious move, and the way you plug your links is also super smart because if it doesn't feel like an ad I'll probably want to buy whatever you're selling more. Finally about to commit to a moisture meter c;

[@davidmitchell6873]

The moisture meter is a game changer.

[@Northerntaff73]

Pop some Carlong black label on there with em 😮

[@countyballsdone8021]

my plats can talk is this rale

[@kimzocco3911]

A 1:4 of Hydrogen perox (3%) & water will do wonders... but won't kill the adults from laying new eggs, so that nifty yellow sticky trap @SheffieldMadePlants showed, along with saturating the soil (not the greens) with hydroPerox/Water solution targets larvae in the soil - shouldn't be used frequently as it can kill off the good microbes if used too often... sterilizes everything (not good for plant) - but very good periodically to oxygenate & rid the soil of fungus.

[@bigl9478]

A warning for anyone outside of the UK… When he says “compost” just be aware that he’s not talking about actual compost. Brits call potting soil “compost” for some reason. I would hate for anyone to ruin their houseplants by trying to use compost!

[@sandracousinotuttle4037]

Thank you for clarifying that. I was thinking about how disgusting that must be to dig around in. LoL

[@lapetitefeuille8684]

Thank you. I’m French, now I’m aware compost is not compost 😅

[@luc2442]

​@@sandracousinotuttle4037how is compost disgusting? Soil aint much different

[@manupbritain5232]

You're really coming into a new form with your channel. Your character is shining, smiled and laughed throughout a video about plants. Botany doesnt need to be drab. Great work!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wow, thank you!

[@jerichozrose3]

I wholeheartedly second this ✨💯 the videos was informative as usual and a total joy to watch!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@jerichozrose3 Thank you 😊

[@Mo-mr8vv]

My sentiments exactly! I had a few good chuckles. 😂

[@mcarrier4380]

Totally agree! This has quickly become one of my favourite channels!

[@madpeppermcginiss373]

I love that you don’t do a 20 minute preview on the title before you get to the point! So informative sprinkled with wonderful witty humor!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you liked it!!

[@burntorangehorn]

For my fellow Americans: when Brits say "compost," they mean potting mix, not the rich stuff that from composting plant material.

[@dajanadedic5133]

Videos are getting funnier and funnier - love seeing your personality coming out more! Plant tips are great too, as always 😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yay! Thank you!

[@haggisa]

I concur! ☺️

[@MarisaAndChew]

When you said "Sheffield Junior" I was like "it's really weird you named a worm that ate your plant" then I remembered the kid 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I should name all the pests haha

[@gingercaudill7219]

Dude! It’s like you just had Whoopi for the first time ever!! You really embraced yourself, as well as, your collection in this video! The common theme of plant care and lifestyle left me feeling empowered and inspired to help out my own little plant community in my home! Love it, you absolutely aced this video, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your experience and your insights into the world of plants!!

[@josephinehenry8327]

I love your sense of humour.Makes me smile every time.❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I appreciate that!

[@TheSouthIsHot]

"Water like a little fairy."🤣

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

🤭

[@cyankalis]

I started watching your channel a few months ago looking for tips for my plants and they were really helpful but now i feel like your videos are getting so much more entertaining and funnier while containing the helpful information, I'm so here for it!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'm so glad!

[@texasaquarius01]

I discovered your channel a couple of months back, but I can definitely already see that your video style is evolving in the best of ways! The goofy bits bring me so much joy and I love how you explain/simplify the “why” behind the plant care tips you offer. Super duper glad I found your channel!! 🪴💛

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you so much!!

[@mik569]

Awesome video 😊 my husband saw your video on making your own soil.... And then proceeded to make it himself instead of spending $$$ on fancy dirt. New plant parent, loving it. ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That is awesome!

[@theodesselas157]

You're getting funnier every video, it's a delight to watch :D

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome thank you

[@tompatchak8706]

I had a spider plant that needed transplanting and when I pulled it out of the small pot in the bottom of it was all root so I cut a bunch of it off just like in the other video. I did that yesterday so we’ll see what happens. Like some of the routes were so thick they look like small wax beans. And this was in like a 6 inch pot so I’m glad I guess I got to it as fast as I could.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’ll love it for sure

[@kleemusic546]

As if by some DNA programming, I have reached my late 50s and have fallen head over heels with plants and my garden. This channel is brilliant and going to be a great aid for my educational advancement.

[@missMagbeth]

😂 I've reached 35 and have fallen head over heels with plants too.

[@KN-hc3nc]

Since I discovered your channel I've been caring for my plants much better, in fact I'm becoming quite obsessive! My moisture meter was already indispensable and now I'm finding grow lamps a revelation. Always pleased to see a new video.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍 Thanks for watching 😁

[@TheOriginalXultar]

Great tips. Can’t wait to see semi hydro videos. I’m moving from soil to Pon. Biggest issue is don’t add a reservoir right away. I usually go 3-4 weeks top watering to help rinse dust before adding a reservoir. The one time I didn’t my black velvet got root rot.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@dawnt6791]

I LOVE LECA for houseplants. No gnats, no risk of overwatering. I use it for my cuttings, but I've also cleaned soil from small houseplants and transplanted them into LECA. Keep the water level below the top layer of LECA and no mosquitoes either. I have a whole windowsill garden with LECA in containers I made from plastic milk containers.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Is it a lot of upkeep though?

[@dawnt6791]

@@SheffieldMadePlantsNope. Even in my dry climate, it's no more maintenance than my potted houseplants. Water and fertilize the same was the rest of my plants, and trim/thin as needed as with potted plants. Since I use opaque-sided containers, I don't even have to deal with algae growth in the water column or on the LECA that's often a problem in transparent/translucent containers/vases.

[@deltatango6793]

I keep skewers of 3 sizes in empty vases handy and use them to steer my plants into a nice, centered, vertical direction when they are prone to leaning.. I don’t tie anything up or stab into the roots aggressively.. I just use them to lean my plants more upright and adjust every so often as I rotate my plants and they’re looking lovely!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it!

[@karenchristensen8716]

I do this too.

[@Anna-jl3dy]

Yes, like so many others, I came here for the plants and stayed for the laughs. I learn a lot and just thoroughly enjoy your content,humour and delivery, great videos, thank you! Have purchased the same moisture meter and Stresscoat on the strength of your advice, happy with both moves. 😎

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁

[@nealmiller4801]

I've having a hard time watching it because I can't stop laughing!! 😂 Always great info and love the content Richard 😎

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Legend!

[@Gkrissy]

I’ve started to switch to more soilless medias like aroid mixes to avoid gnats. I just try to give the plants the best conditions I can and I fertilize with a liquid fish fertilizer during watering . Yup I’ve also been doing lots of leca and pon. Pon for the smaller rooted plants and leca for monstera. I just transitioned a bushy monstera plant into leca and some leaves turned yellow but it’s pushing lots of new leaves and I have it more light. It’s really humid in southeast America so it loves it and I give it rainwater in the bottom and leave it.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very nice setup 👌

[@Shaushkaa]

Oh I think I found a gardener like me ! Experiencing, searching, not condescending and fun. Adopted ! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@illsmashyourpumpkins7821]

Finding your channel was such a gift! And you are funny and not boring, BONUS! Thank you for the hard work you put in to make these videos for us and also for sharing all of your gathered knowledge. ❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching

[@mandygee9972]

Thank you for this post. You make learning to look after my houseplants such fun with your humorous videos 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

So nice of you

[@BSG0005]

I really like LECA, it’s so low maintenance. But I will say that’s it’s not all the same quality!! I bought some at my local nursery that caused this white mold & almost killed my plants but the stuff I bought on Amazon was great!! I actually think PON is even easier because it can have nutrients right in it & it’s not as prone to rot if you miss removing some of the soil from the roots. I used to buy it on Etsy & use self-watering pots. I’ve never had fungus gnat problems with LECA or PON either.

[@ryansledz2515]

Love this new form of videos. It's really entertaining and informative all at the same time!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad to hear it!

[@cloud__99]

I enjoy your reaction/talking to the camera videos too but this new style you’re doing lately really let’s your dry humour shine and I‘m loving it 😄

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yay! Thank you!

[@viclarock5321]

I love the playfulness of the intro to your videos. Makes me laugh. I love it🤣

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I appreciate that!

[@pjj.5649]

This video is a shining star, thank you so much. I always knew my plants talked to each other about me, and you confirmed it!!! LOL. I don't have any of the problems you highlighted, but it was good information to ward ithem off from happening. Also, seeing your vast variety of plants helps with my plant shopping for new additions (have to put self-control in overdrive for that one.) I can't thank you enough - you are the best!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁

[@johnmartin4461]

You can microwave your soil to remove gnats, bacteria etc. Before planting please. :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good tip!

[@pinkyssj4]

Soaking in hydrogen peroxide mix does the same too!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@pinkyssj4 i never got much luck with that for some reason

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@760mom]

That scrolling for a new car killed me. Thanks for the knowledge and chuckle.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching

[@candied.crabapples]

Never mind pebble trays - converting to semi-hydro is a lot more effective and takes up less space!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ll be trying it

[@555samantha]

The mood of this video was extra light and jovial! I always love your content and this video was a new layer to you that I really enjoyed!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianas5017]

Loved this video. Not only for very helpful information, but ALSO your blossoming humor! Yeah!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@rachelka]

I just absolutely love your humor!!!! Haven't find the time to put into practice your many well-argumented plant-adored tips and tricks, yet I keep excitingly watching your videos as if a new episode of my new favorite series was out! Please, keep feeding my KZbin notification panel! 😅😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@totalCoolerUsername]

Loved the white stripes joke 😂❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@totalCoolerUsername]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Just like your vids; overall great taste 🫶

[@trinnaveesu9045]

I really appreciate your sense of humor. It makes these videos all the more enjoyable. Thank you for always making me laugh and learn at the same time. :)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like them!

[@Spikypotato.]

Yeeey the voice of the plants!🤩🤓🤓🤓🪴🪴🪴

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@dianeconway293]

Really love the video your tips are priceless I now have a moisture metre and would not be without it. I also have a magnifier you suggested in another video it’s amazing what you find on your plants and in the compost I have saved quite a few plants using this and that includes garden plants. Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful!

[@dawnt6791]

I stopped using clay pots years ago. I live in the desert of southern Arizona, USA, and those clay pots result in houseplants drying out WAY too fast. Makes even easy care plants very high maintenance.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wow I bet!

[@campenelloyt2967]

Keep it up man. Watching you for several months and seeing your content grow in Quality brings me joy! Keep it up! U rock! Greetings from switzerland

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks a ton!

[@18Alpine]

Thank you. Not only informative, but also very funny.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@x.casper_thibeault.x823]

You literally saved my Christmas cactus, it was root bound and I cut a good amount of old old roots and she is finally growing again 🥹

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Richard, I really really enjoyed watching and listening to you once again. You always make a lot of sense and your knowledge is vast. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nanceebirdlover5222]

Hilarious,yet very educational! Please keep posting as I am actually maintaining healthy plants from your advice!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊 will do

[@FreePigeon]

The state of that fireflash is a crime, it looks so sad

[@sebulbathx]

I have started using bottom watering and the cutting method when re-pot my plants at least for the little bigger ones. And it has been working great no plant has died from getting their root cut and I save a ton of space to not needing to get a larger pot every time. Although first time cutting the roots was a little bit scary and nerve wrecking. Also the bottom watering is great because then you know the soil really gets the water. I usually bottom water and leave it for the next day and pour out the left over water and also I think it looks a little nicer when the top soil isn't wet and soggy. Thanks for these tips!😀

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome glad you’re finding success with them

[@mythiccass3837]

The next time I feel touchy with my tomato plant, I'll ask myself if I'd appreciate it if it did that to me while I'm minding my own business. Negotiation is an important part of any relationship

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

So true 😂

[@noraharris3857]

Excellent video. Informative yet fun. Keep up the great work.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Much appreciated!

[@echognomecal6742]

Downed tools??? This is my fave video from SMPlants so far. Edit: I looked up the phrase. For anyone else lost, it means to stop working, as in putting down your tools & quitting.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@srox1000]

these videos are getting funnier and better and I’m living for it 😂👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome!

[@VickyHafler]

I love your fun plant videos. 🪴❤️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@sleepyartistnamisaki2494]

Your humor is growing on me

[@denisedineen8475]

I am so glad I found your channel. You have given me so much great info. Thank you!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You are so welcome!

[@pudik2008]

Best video so far. Hilarious and very informative way. You are such a genuine guy! I have a husband with nothing growing on his head too,no remedy for that,oh well at least my plants are growing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wow, thank you!

[@emmat7643]

Your root pruning video saved my peace lily. Thank you! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@laurajamil8943]

Ah, the British humour! Brilliant! New subscriber here!❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Welcome aboard!

[@pilar7518]

Are you getting better at this? Yes, yes you are. Loving it!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Legend!

[@MrVineEye]

Fungus gnats are a nightmare. I’ve started sterilising any compost I intend to use inside the house by baking it at a low temperature in the oven until it gets to about 80 degrees, which seems to be hot enough to kill off the larvae. Since starting to do this I’ve not had any gnats. Apart from ones brought in on shop bought plants. Can never avoid them entirely!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@neverhomeguideservice]

Yes my Amazon cart is full of Sheffield suggestions!!! Order order just do it, ok!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@kellygriffin1462]

You’re so funny! I love the new vibe of your videos - what a breath of fresh air!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you so much

[@bumgarb42]

Great wit giving your plants personality and attitude. Very entertaining!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much!

[@alexrippin]

This is my favorite video of yours so far! Thanks from the States!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roppie]

You want to make a small hydrophonic/aquaphonic system? To use the clayballs/semi-hydro stones. Just get a small aquarium and make your plants the 'bio filter'. It's indoor friendly and you never have to buy plant nutrition.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@franciscajimenez9703]

Great information! Love the humor, as usual.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad to hear it!

[@VAM_Physics_and_Engineering]

As a person who never had house plants before a few days ago... I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You have earned a sub.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@CC-df3xy]

I love watching your videos. I have learned so much, on what not to do. I was doing everything so wrong ugh!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Very kind thank you

[@miadavis]

My indoor plants definitely talk shit about me!! 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 always

[@happy_bubble7]

I come for the comedy, stay for the comedy... am not disappointed.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@gailruiter753]

Congratulations. Your delivery makes your video more appealing.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much!

[@karenfreedman9180]

How many others pause these videos while you check on something on your plants? Just me? I bet not!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@nlmeter1]

I know I pause all the time!! 😅

[@Reddiscodancer]

The humourous style really suits you, it keeps me coning back for more, Well done and Thanks. I did cut the roots of 2 peace lilies after watching the video on that topic, and they are doing great! Thinking about it logically, it makes sense as the root is just looking for water, a long root is just wasted space. Dunno why I didnt think of it before.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@GenerationJonesi]

I've probably done every wrong thing on the list! 😬

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

They’ll forgive you 😅

[@bobbaloaje]

In my previous appartement I placed many of my plants in the window over a radiator. They loved it!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😳

[@bikerchick444]

Another amazing and informative post. Thank you💚

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ravertaking6343]

Loved this video. You looked like you were having a blast!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I was 😂

[@JessNona]

😅 good giggles and tips. If you’re venturing into PON I’ve been loving no drainage for lots of my plants with great success, notably alocasias and prayer plants which can be tricky customers. I often hunt the charity shops for good glassware and it’s great to see the roots develop.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice idea thanks!

[@CatsandPlants911]

So witty! I liked your videos before but now I love them. Keep being you! 💞

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ronanhayes4968]

I love your channel! So informative and funny. I’ve learned so much from you. And yes, I got a moisture meter - best thing ever 😜Keep making your excellent enjoyable videos!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That is awesome!

[@suvekshyarb]

I Love your video. It's very funny and very knowledgable at the same time😂😂 Thank u ❤❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LadyAtivan]

Waking up to a new video from my favorite plant tuber? Yes please! 🙏🏻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@dianacristinapirnus8871]

Thank you for your great tips!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@kimberlyfitz-fagan5023]

Absolutely love seeing every new video 💚 and loving your funny side

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yay! Thank you!

[@missKC19]

LOVE your videos 😂 I've gained so much but also love your humour!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Happy to hear that!

[@isennesi1056]

😂This could be the best succulent video I have ever watch. Love it. Very funny and educational. Keep this up👍👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wow, thanks

[@smievil]

4:44 in sweden there's some chocolate cakes with coconut flakes on, it looks great

[@TheNetsrac]

Great tips 👍🏻 Thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers my dude 😁

[@Ramona1164]

Thank you for your plant caring loving humor 🌻🌹🦋🌻🌹🦋🌻🌹🦋

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@maroon24722]

So happy to have found you! I laugh and learn!❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Me too 😁

[@angelbulldog4934]

I've worked in wholesale greenhouses (even the boss's wife wasn't allowed in). I have plants that are 35-40 years old. I water mostly from the top. If that's so bad, why have my plants lived this long? I even gave succulents in containers with no drainage and they're thriving, too.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great

[@grahamparsons3406]

Commercial composts are "fermented" outdoors, so they can come loaded with Sciarid Fly eggs. So when I use any for seeds or young seedlings, I put about 2lbs of slightly damp compost into a polythene bag, clip it loosely shut, then nuke it to get it hot enough to make steam. Repeat a couple of times to make sure the heat and steam penetrate to the interior to kill off not only the eggs, but most fungal spores that can cause "Damping Off" of seedlings.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Does it kill off everything though? Like good microbes?

[@grahamparsons3406]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Probably, that is why I coat the seeds and dose the roots with mycorrhizal fungus powder.

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

put the bags of soil in the freezer - freeze it - then thaw it and use that way you get rid of all kinds of pests you would otherwise import into your home

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice idea thanks

[@elainequirke3857]

Mr Sheffield! I love your videos, so entertaining. I've learned so much!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad to hear it!

[@sandyloyst1811]

Love and Peace.

[@grettaploskin9373]

Thank you great information

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@grayrim8589]

I would always bury dead leaves in the soil, or wait for them to dry out and crumble them over the soil

[@Cochita322]

Love your sense of humor, your videos are very entertaining, greetings from Rhode island, USA 🇺🇸

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks so much!

[@firozapatel9811]

Always enjoyed and learned thank you 🙏,last few still didn’t watch…but soon will..

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!