10 "Rules" You Must Break For Thriving Plants

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@gingercaudill7219]

Hey friend! I have decided to only watch content creators on KZbin that truly make plant care and tips that help me grow, and my plants! What I love about you is that you keep it real with daily, weekly or monthly updates and you have learned from your own experiences in your environment that helps me the most! You actually go out of your way to make your content better and reach your audience in a meaningful manner without any distractions or bullshit! You have gone through so much and you have learned so much and you’re actually going over and beyond to help others, like your parents troubleshooting guide and your newsletter! I can’t express enough how much I appreciate you and all that you do! Your kindness and honesty and humor keep me coming back, always! Thank you 😊 Lots of love ❤️ Ginger

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You're a ⭐️

[@Hypnotic-tist]

Sheff! Coming upto half a million subscribers!! That’s amazing mate!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers buddy!

[@TS50ER]

I'm a firm advocate of using the weight the pot for a gauge as to water or not. It's the way nurserymen determine whether to water or not.

[@dplj4428]

I don’t know the rules. I listen to videos like this or call my sister. I do mind which plants thrive in dry/wet, and whether what i did resulted in yellowing, wilting, or green but falling off. I fret a little then try to recall what fixed it the last time. - Does my plant benefit from when i’m talking at it? Maybe not. I think I do. It’s non-judgmental, quiet, and its growth or recovery is soothing to see. Occasionally I have to pick up after them but unlike a dog, I don’t have to walk them. They make us feel good.

[@nikhicormier5815]

"Don't rip them apart..." Sooooo....I bought one of those holiday plant arrangements with 3 different types of plant in it and let me tell you...I had scissors, was tickling the roots, stabbed with my special fork, and ripping roots apart. I have never seen any plant more rootbound in my 30+ years of plant care. 5 (very thirsty) plants shoved into a square 10" pot. The roots still have corners. Happy to report all that I not only have two new massive plants but they are happy- despite me being a savage beast. Still have no idea what roots belong to which plant... Sometimes, Rich, you have to let your inner He-Man out. hahahaha Thanks for these little tips videos- they are awesome.

[@suemccarthy5662]

I picked up the moisture meter from your page what a great gadget it’s accurate and now no more dirty fingernails after poking around in the soil. Thank you for this video

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great to hear!

[@jeffreysturges8641]

Thanks to you Mr Sheffield I now am a proud owner of a moisture meter. A game changer!!

[@sherrydesmarais7032]

I’ve always waited for my plants to tell me they needed water or more sun or changing pots!

[@lindaedwards4632]

Great video on plant care 😀🇨🇦

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good Morning from Colorado Springs Mr Sheffield Love your little changes for your plant buddies in your new home!!! So glad you keep trying to help folks learn about plant care!! My Snake plant actually is actually blooming right now... I started "flash watering" where I water her but just like rain and no sitting in water about once every 2-3 weeks. I use terracotta on alot of plants that need the good and wet but dry out without staying soggy. Hope your week is wonderful!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@cmonyoureds]

Good morning, Mr Sheffield! Your moisture meter was a total game changer for me, thank you! It's ridiculously easy to use, and the only electronic app thingy I use now is a reminder I set on my phone calendar noting on a day when to check my plant for dryness and what date they were last watered. I only have space for 7 plants but they look like a very happy and growing bunch, new leaves aplenty even now in January. Cheers!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great to hear!

[@judydawson806]

Admire your discipline 💪 😂 I only have room for seven plants, too, but somehow, that has become 30 ❤

[@Wellbaby94]

I’ve learned so much about plant care from you. Thank you!

[@extrabijou]

The new place is gorgeous! I love your hummingbird curtains. Great advice as always 🌿Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@scubajenn5]

Thank you for the tip/link to the moisture meter! It has helped this newish but obsessed plant parent be successful!! ❤

[@jonathanhutchinson6669]

Watching your videos had made taking care of *most* of my plants actually easy. I had a calathea medallion on the verge of death. fast forward two months of watered down fertilization every watering and water conditioner and it’s putting out new leaves left and right. And getting taller as well! Now I’m just waiting for the next minor inconvenience to cripple it again. Thank you for the constantly helpful content!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@LLOriginal]

One tip that helped me... The same natural environment your plants grow in isn't the care you need in your house. Winter is my heaviest watering season because the heat dries out the air. I put lots of plants in my windows even low light plants and rotate them out come summer. And I rarely use pots with drainage holes. 😎

[@SerenePuppy-eq5vj]

New house? It’s lovely.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@PlantPerson58]

The moisture meter is the one the tool that’s made the most difference to my plants. I don’t have a watering schedule. I only water when the plant is dry and I never have watering-related issues. I use tap water and Stress Coat. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It’s really helped me out.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@laurieramkeesoon]

Being a plant parent “warms the cockles of MY ❤ “☺️ 🇨🇦

[@Pobodys_nerfect_]

Thanks for all the helpful advice and happy new year from a former Sheffielder 🌱✨

[@jrosnov]

Loved this one,your humor and happy face too,Hi from Maine,USA😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maoufreed1684]

Here's a tip I found out that adding 1000mg of Vitamin C can be used to remove Chloramine in water. So if you have a huge bucket(I use a tote bin cause it's cheaper) Add 1 tablet of vit C to 5 gallons of water let it melt and there you go! Oh and yeah aquarium water is the best if you have fish pets.

[@Janice-qq3uf]

Hello Mr Sheffield. Another excellent video on plant care. I love my moisture meter - thanks for all your tips 😊👏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@connierackel3639]

So much good information. Bravo!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelakern2849]

Great information 👍 I love this helpful channel. I learned so much about sizing a pot up . I am glad you shared information on distilled 💧 Thankyou so much🙏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@revrabia]

I reccomended the wate meterr to my delivery guy when asked why his monstera was suffering. Now his plant is very happy.

[@johna8973]

2 pot sizes Larger is oK , just add Perlite or Pumice etc to provide Aeration and Drainage .

[@brandonhorwath6351]

The window glass probably blocks a good amount of UV, so the light is probably not as harsh as direct sunlight outdoors.

[@AlkemyFrost-ju4hx]

makes sense. something i discovered recently was that my tradescantia zebrina may have actually been fine to start because when i propagated it i saw it was happy so just let it be a water plant and i discovered from there and finally finding the right info online that they don't grow deep roots, they're only about 2 inches long and uproot easily. They basically grow roots wherever a node touches damp soil or water for awhile, and those stems break easily, it's part of how they creep along. Basically they only grow on the surface, a shallow planter makes more sense for them and i'm thinking of some neat and more fitting ideas. I tore apart a perfectly good plant because of a fragility it's meant to have, big oops and a good example in why advice meant for all plants isn't realistic at all.

[@lauriepeterson3450]

Love your watering schedule & bought the moisture meter In love 🥰

[@jaaustin500]

Ya, I just repotted my raphi and it totally died back. Now I’ll have to wait at least a whole season for it to bounce back! 🙁🙁🙁🙁

[@judydawson806]

Going bigger makes since... I've heard that if you have a bonsai and want to grow the trunk thicker then take it out of the small bonsai pot and stick it in the ground to grow... 🤔

[@siggyvdz8213]

I have more than hundred plant and i'm very busy with not really watering calendar. My trick to not over or underwatering is very simple, i lift a little the pot and see if its weight is too light or heavy. Like that i now the entiere humidity of the soil, not only the surface.

[@siggyvdz8213]

And about terracotta pot (around 9:20), well, the soil ISN'T supposed to be "breathing". There will always be void and oxygene (even more if you have big pot and put earthworms in it 😉), but in nature only few centimeter of topsoil are oxygenated. Most of soil's microorganism need anaerobic place !

[@missg.5940]

I fill cans Saturday, let sit then water every Sunday. So far so good.

[@edgarmoreno3748]

Another great video Rich…Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 👍

[@julesrainey]

I used to worry about direct sun as a newbie, which in northern England is ridiculous! In Florida, sure. But in Manchester, plants need to be in windows to survive 😅

[@sumairahayat7175]

Become happy after watching your videos 😊

[@margowsky]

Hello Mr. Sheffield, hope things are going well in your new home. Any chance of a follow up video about Mycorrhizal Fungi?? I've had amazing results thanks to your last video. I did an experiment with my 2 Swedish Ivy plants. The newer plant got it and the old one didn't. The one that got Mycorrhizal Fungi has grown so much that even my husband noticed! The leaves themselves are much bigger than the older plant. My Monstera is pushing out it's first aerial root. (It's so cute!) My Kalanchoe is blooming. I've had such good luck with Mycorrhizal Fungi. I find it fascinating. Thanks you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Maybe i'll do a similar experiment

[@esferundito]

hi, you should try grow some samambaias in your house... I bet they'll love your space! 🙂

[@1984NatashaT]

I use an ap called Flora. It has my green Babis on a watering schedule according to the plant.

[@marygriffin1604]

Another great app is called Greg. It has a plethora of tools. One will set a schedule according to your needs. It will set for watering fewer plants at a time and watering more frequently, watering many at one time so you can water less frequently or a balance of the two. It’s great and has a fabulous friendly, courteous, and giving community of plant lovers ready to help with any question. FABULOUS!

[@connierackel3639]

P.S. love your new digs.

[@allonewordcaps]

Great video. I am having a hard time with some white powdery stuff on the soil of my carnivorous plants. I treated one with dish soap (fluffy soap bubbles) it worked on one of them but now it is on others. What do I do? Do you have a video about this? I really do love you videos. I am glad you have such a beautiful place to work in too. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not got a video. What is it do you think? Mould? Might just be beneficial fungi

[@allonewordcaps]

@ maybe mould. Do I need to get rid of it? Will it stress to my other plants? I guess what I’m really asking is should I worry about it?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@ I’m not sure what it is but to save the worrying maybe change the soil

[@RocamboleMan]

What is the interesting snake plant at 3:20'ish called? It's quite intriguing. thanks for a great video too! no more misting for me! and I'll go get a moisture meter. Thanks!

[@lauriepeterson3450]

Good evening from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 I’m now going to try my monstera in a brighter spot.. I’m apprehensive about putting her in the sun as it’s summer over here & the sun is very very strong…

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Start with only a small amount of time in the sun and keep an eye on it

[@dm2060]

Can we get a video on self-watering pots?

[@mariepatterson7804]

You have dark circles under your eyes. I hope that you are not sick my dear friend and pale always good to hear from you number one fan Marie. Coming from USA ALABAMA ❤

[@mattsanchez4893]

Great advice as usual, although I am disappointed by the fact that my temptation to just replant them all in their own bucket is not a good, time saving idea.

[@Lee-mmg]

I'm between you and the desert! :-) Some very hot spells, some really dry spells. some very cold spells, a mix and mash of it all! :-) More sun than not. This was a very very hot dry summer. Was not good for any plants. This was worse tomatoes I've ever grown!

[@AdelineDurie]

"Excessive ape-handedness" 😂 Great video as always

[@TheFaithful2]

I love watching your show. I saw where you had perlite on top of some of your plants. What do that do? Thanks. Love your shows.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nothing at all!

[@dolphin_swim2683]

What could you do with the amount of plants you have if you have to go away for three weeks?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I'd probably give them a good water, put them somewhere darker and turn off the heating

[@moiraslater8526]

Plant clustering works in a garden bed as it improves the microbes and enriches the soils, but not in pots.

[@bailemos]

Your detested Pilea looks like it is thriving. Despicable!! 😂

[@avishimaheshwari6347]

Is it okay to keep plants in just grow lights? Because living in a apartment, my house doesn't receive much direct sunlight..my plants barely get direct sunlight

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep grow lights are great

[@CathyAutisticCounselling]

No, no, not The Bin! Mr Sheffield!

[@tonkjuli]

What is the plant at around 10:25?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Hoya something or other. It's common

[@lisamac8503]

Well if I were to allow my plants to get use to the humidity in my home they would turn to dust ! I live in the desert and if I would like to have tropical plants then I use a humidifier Just as you need to use (lots) of grow lights in your low light areas I think everyone needs to look at their own environments None of the plants that we bring into our homes are indigenous to where we live (cactus and succulents yes where I live) But we want "Tropical s " How many of us live in the jungle? I agree that spraying plants is not a good idea High mineral content in the water can damage leaves

[@dplj4428]

no! my dying plant deserves tender aliving.❤ or becoming soylent green for its sibling.

[@dawnwilson1977]

How on earth do you keep your orange spider plant looking so good? I had one and it constantly got black spots and edges. I would love to have one again. Do you have a care video on it or advice?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Water conditioner for my tap water and nowhere near a window. Seems to hate any direct light

[@dawnwilson1977]

Ahh yes the video "10 popular plants you shouldn't buy) LOL. That's the advice you mentioned in that video as well.

[@dawnwilson1977]

​Ahh yes the video "10 popular plants you shouldn't buy) LOL. That's the advice you mentioned in that video as well.

[@tonkjuli]

Ape-handedness! lol 😂

[@mariepatterson7804]

You have dark circles under your eyes. I hope that you are not sick my dear friend and pale always good to hear from you number one fan Marie.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not to my knowledge 😅

[@ginaradovic7446]

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[@Nasir-z9q]

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[@ksewers6813]

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[@itn0687]

People always say keep peace lily away from direct sunlight, but my peace lily gets direct sunlight for a couple of hours everyday and it has grown rapidly

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

A couple of hours sounds fine

[@judydawson806]

That's exactly what all the care instructions said for my Peperomia Rosso said too and my plant almost died. So I put it in the window to get bright light since it was dying anyway and when it started getting the last couple hours of the late afternoon sun directly...it blossoms for me now! Like Rich says, plants like light!