10 Weeks After Importing $734 of Plants

[@dollycaldwell4938]

I absolutelyt LOVE that Florida Green!!! Lets fact it....be it $7.34 or $734.00, buying, shipping & growing plants, can be a gamble.....or at least it has been for me. Great video!!

[@lindaedwards4632]

Glad all your imports are doing well 👍 The Florida Beauty doesn’t need a moss pole, just some support sticks as it grows. It also needs pretty high light to maintain its colour and to not grow with large internodal spaces 😀🇨🇦

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rightangletriangle3188]

Some of these rare plant species start showing in U.S. big box stores like Home Depot or Lowe's. Next time I'll get some to try out. Thanks for sharing.

[@discingaround]

Adding Silica into your nutrients may help your albo from browning the white leaf parts. It adds strength to cells and also helps resist pests along with aiding in nutrient uptake. It does raise ph, so add it to water before nutrients, then adjust ph back to normal before adding your nutrients.

[@pamelakern2849]

If anyone can help these plants thrive , you can. The plants are all beautiful 🤩🌿🪴

[@julierobertson148]

I'm impressed that your new plants have recovered so well, They look like they're from a shop down the road instead of Indonesia. This video proves that if we follow your advice, success to one degree or another will be our reward. (BTW...I clicked on the unboxing video but what came up was an infomercial. Don't know how that happened, but it was a disappointment.)

[@NatashaForde-py8vv]

Monstera Peru grows soooo slowly in my opinion. Patience is definitely needed with that one 😊

[@WilliamWarner-n3o]

I have a Monsterra Peru I bought a few months ago . I have it on two Treleaf trellises (3 stems), under a grow light. It’s about 2 feet tall now, and pushing out new leaves constantly. It’s not a variegated version though.

[@darlenecarlmark7129]

I love my Florida ghost too! The beauty is nice also!

[@nanaraynor5115]

😢😢😢 I ordered from this company it took them two months to get my plants to me I paid full price for clearance shelf plants out of my five planes 3 were dead when I asked for a refund foreign exchange take pictures of the plants and they would see if I qualify for a refund I did that and I have not heard anything from him in 2 months again??? I love your channel it's not your fault I live in Oklahoma USA and I obsessively Shadow you that sounds better than stocking lol

[@jackrice2770]

Thanks for the update. All well and good to see them arrive, but I was curious as to their longer term survival. Re: moss poles: I would say the general rule is any plant that produces aerial roots will appreciate a moss pole. Well, you could use a stick with rough bark, I suppose, but conventionally the moss pole is the answer. Those roots indicate a plant that climbs toward the light, using those roots to grab onto any rough surface, typically a tree...uh, did I mention 'jungle'? They also absorb moisture, but their major function is support for that all important jungle light competition. I confess to letting my trailing plants...uh...trail....but that's the reason they can wind up not looking so good after a while. Some Philodendrons seem to tolerate draping over the sides of a pot, and some are not climbers at all, the lack of aerial roots being a rather obvious clue. But the larger-leaf Philodendrons, and the ubiquitous Monstera, wind up sprawling like drunken monkeys if they don't have something to hug. Tradescantia absolutely needs to creep over soil and put down roots at nearly every node. This will keep it from looking scraggly, with bare spots. Of course, most of us can't really have a pot that's six feet wide, so you just have to cut it back from time to time to keep it pushing out new growth. Frustrating for the Trad, no doubt. My only really successful trailing plant is a 'string of pearls', which just grows and grows, making hundreds of pearls (if only...). It's about three feet long now and I'm either going to have to rig a taller support or start cutting it back. It too would be more content spreading over a wide area, but apparently is content with its lot in life. Ask your plants what they want and if you listen carefully, they'll tell you. Thank you, Richard, for sharing your plant life with us.

[@joycerobbins7093]

Love the update on the new arrivals. I'm going to try to grow one of them. On my way to my favorite shop that has many houseplants to find one to try. Thanks for your videos.

[@ashleigh_ann]

I just bought a Florida beauty myself. Gorgeous plants! ❤

[@sandyloyst1811]

Awesome update Rich. Wow I just got to find myself one of those whipple ones. And the florida, beautiful. Thanks. Peace.

[@alinalav1820]

I'm a HUGE fan of the Philodendron Florida plants, I got a Florida Ghost as my first one and it has been surprisingly easygoing! Right now I'm waiting for a Florida Beauty shipment🤩 Seeing this just made me more excited for it haha, I get so much joy from just seeing the leaves, I love the uniqueness🙂‍↕️

[@kimberlyconzett9524]

My daughter gave me a monstera Peru ( not variegated). It took FOREVER to get going but just when I started to get concerned it pushed out some new leaves! I guess patience is the key as long as it's happy!

[@lisamac8503]

Same here I placed it under the grow light and it took off (:

[@wilhelminaulry4663]

Hello Richard where are you going to put all those new plants. You are such a great plant parent. Please remember you have so many kiddies that are growing.. I planted my monstera I to soil and hope all I have learned from I will have another. I am having a bit of trouble with my monstera small Swiss cheese.. She likes it outside. I guess I will see when bring her in soon. Any tips. Roots are great. Oh well. Hope your kiddos will give you some rest. ! Love ya Billie:-)

[@lisawagner6076]

Very nice plants Rich! And all are doing very well! I really like that Florida Beauty!!

[@ConnieP92]

I had my Peru on a moss pole for eons and it was OK but, like yours, wasn't really doing much except sending out runners. So just last week I decided to take it off the pole, propagate it in water and I'll eventually repot it in a hanging planter. Also I'm happy that Whipple Ways are finally available in Sydney at a VERY reasonable price. All the best with yours! And yes a moss pole for this one is a great idea 👍🏼 I have the Florida Ghost and I agree about the unfurling of the leaves...it's awesome to watch them open up. I have mine supported by a stake rather than a moss pole (out of necessity to not have yet another moss pole to water) and it seems OK as long as it's supported by something 👌🏼

[@ThePinkSugarLady]

Thanks for the update can’t wait to see them grow !

[@PlantPerson58]

Thanks for the update. I loved the original video. You have such interesting plants. I don’t have any that could reasonably be classified as exotic, but I love them all. Your tips have really helped me help them thrive.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@sumairahayat7175]

Happy to to see your plants are growing well beautiful plants beautiful video thank you for sharing your imported plants success 😊

[@rachelhoover6265]

I put a Monstera Peru cutting I had on a moss pole and the leaves quadrupled in size in just a few months. Highly recommend!!

[@nikhicormier5815]

Hi Rich! I think the Anthurium Silver Blush is my favourite- although all are spectacular. What a gorgeous plant!! I would definitely put the Florida on a moss pole. It may be a good idea to have it go up, rather than out because they do get pretty wild. A neighbour had one and it seemed to take over like your (any) Hoya does. Plus- as it reaches the top you can make more plants if you do not want to extend the pole. Win-win. Excellent video, once again. Thank you!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@marianwolff8322]

Your new leaf on your Florida beauty has loads of variegation. They start off in shades of green and then lighten up with age. It will need a pole when it stops being a shape you like, simply because the size of the leaves may eventually snap the main stem. Plus they get a bit wobbly. Cracking plant though. This and my ghost are 2 of my faves and have probably given me the least drama. Enjoy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tip

[@LaSnob711]

Thank you for the update, Rich! I was waiting to hear about the plants, glad to hear they al survived as they're all beautiful. I have a standard pink princess Philo. I checked out the website but they're all quite expensive. I'm waiting on a shipment of rare plants from Germany at the mo for my pink collection. Should be here by Friday 😊

[@karenburrell3775]

Good morning ☀️ Mr. Sheffield, I love all of your plants!🪴 Thank you for the update, great 👍🏻 video! Have a great 👍🏻 day!❤️🪴🌻🌹💐🪻

[@robertfreeman5354]

Anthurium is beautiful!

[@tianiasunshinearts9097]

Hello ❤❤❤❤❤❤from New Jersey

[@t00194]

Laughing my ass off at the phrase 'struggle bus' 😂 I'm always picking up some interesting English expression from you. Love the style

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@judywilliams1863]

My Peru is very slow growing even though it roots fairly fast. It has always been on a moss pole. Beautiful but slow.

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for Sharing your beautiful plants lovely collections ♥♥🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good Morning Mr Sheffield!! Thank you for this update, as I have been asking you about them in comments to your videos since you got them. You asked about the Monstera Karsten/Peru... I used a trellis for my baby, and it has been doing great!! I love your Florida Beauty and her creamy verigated leaves!! Your green thumb is awesome and your tips and tricks are right on!! Have a great week!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@thkimana]

I got a karstenianum (not Peru) in early 2023. It didn’t really do much at first - maybe gave a little leaf that was funky or died off before unfurling. But this spring it started to give me reasonble leases and when the leave unfurles, I can already see a new leaf starting to form. I don’t have it on mosspole

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

My next plant I want to get is a monstera Dubia. I am having to wait until I have got rid of my thrips. I don’t know what to use for it to climb up, I have seen a mounting that I’ve loved (bit ugly)I think you need to get some air plants. I love them take next to no room, mount them on anything spray once a day, look really nice mounted on drift wood in a group.

[@KathyGallagher01]

They all recovered really well! The Dark Mama is a hybrid of Anthurium Papillilaminum x warocqueanum both beautiful plants, great to see you got a new leaf so quickly 👌

[@Astute_idiosyncrasy]

I love your videos so much!!! Thank you so much for helping me with all my plant dispairs! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Love all of them ❤❤ Thanks for sharing

[@lauriepeterson3450]

Love your new collection 😊

[@davidwebley6186]

I have the Philodendron Florida Green like the Florida beauty but not variegated. I love they way the leaves unfurl too from front central lobe then middle lobes then the final back two. I would grow it up a moss pole as they will produce aerial roots. I grow mine up a moss pole and then up a willow and rope ladder. It takes pride of place in a corner of my dining room.

[@jonathanwood8954]

nice update

[@cheriecourville9430]

That Peru takes a but and it dies need something to grow on. If given enough light, it goes crazy. I've already propagated mine twice. Not even had it a year. But i had to cut it back it was taking over.

[@mn4169]

Like your approach to plants

[@michellefox1052]

I've got my green Peru on a moss pole, and it's gone nuts. My verivated is a slow grower

[@katyalupochev9589]

I can’t vouch for it personally(don’t have an Albo/Thaicon) but I’ve heard good things about silica supplementation for highly variegated houseplants. Apparently it helps strengthen the tissue, and makes it less likely that large white spots will crisp up. Might be worth a try if you ever see any going for cheap!

[@blackbeauti1540]

You can use silicon for your albo.

[@briteddy9759]

Can you talk about the different kind of variegations. I have learned that white is unable to photosynthesize, but what about yellow variegations and any other that is neither green or white? Thank you.

[@albaniacollado9649]

Very good video and I love all the plants they look healthy.like always love your videos ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like them!

[@albaniacollado9649]

@@SheffieldMadePlants always

[@malice3389]

Just want to say : hello Mr Sheffield 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Hi!

[@angiemeyers576]

I had my Peru on a moss pole forever and it grew a lot but the leaves did not size up, I actually just took mine off the other day and turned it into hanging pot. Also, trying to figure out if you said Ripple way or whipple way. That does not look like whipple as they are minty leaves with pink new leaves. Great specimen of the florida beauty. I would put her on a pole

[@darlenecarlmark7129]

The Peru love to climb!

[@Gkrissy]

I love the anthurium. I just got 2 babies hybrids a crystallium luxuricans to go along with my name and other. I really want a monstera Thai mint. If I got variegated plants so I look forward to seeing them in those Indonesia plant shows online.

[@KristyMcNeil-d1b]

I have Peru, but it's not Variegated. Has been growing great for over a year in its origal pot though. Slow to start.

[@darlenecarlmark7129]

I don’t do moss poles, I have but they r a pain! My ghost is just on bamboo sticks!

[@knitswithdirt]

And you sir, are why I purchased the pink princess black cherry after that unboxing video! Mine isn't growing too much so I popped it into Lechuza pon. Will see how it does but being fully transparent...not gonna be sad if it dies. It was an impulse and I purchased a tiny starter. LOL

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good luck!

[@judywashington4848]

I recently received both plants you question about moss poles and mine came with moss poles

[@DaphneTriesPlants]

Nice recovery! I love the Tiger Albo and the Florida Beauty 🥰 Unfortunately, the variegated plants you’ve got have chimeric variegation (I think that’s what it’s called), which is unstable and it’s not so much influenced by light. It’s a genetic mutation and I think the plant strives to get rid of it as it grows 😄 If it reverts, usually it means it’s going to grow all green from now on. What you can do is chop back to the variegated node and hope it grows leaves with some variegation again. But I’d wait for the next couple of leaves on a plant, just to be sure it’s really reverted. Sometimes the stem has some variegation on one side and the nodes coming out on that side shoot out variegated leaves

[@lisamac8503]

Interesting information I am not into variegation but I know its a huge rage right now I always think the plant looks like its dying 0: From my experience the variegated plants always appear to have issues (gifts not my purchases) Lovely at first then go downhill Also more prone to pests I often wonder because its an unnatural situation for the plant Just my thoughts

[@DaphneTriesPlants]

@@lisamac8503 yes, you’re very right! It’s unnatural and maybe that’s why such plants are not common in the wild. I imagine it’s like albino animals - it’s a weakness that doesn’t let them survive for long. I also think a lot of variegation, especially the yellow (aurea) and mint type, often makes the plants look unwell. But I like the white, creamy and pink variegation. Some plant parents swear by adding silica to their nutrients to help with the browning and pest resistance but I don’t have any experience with that. The only chimeric variegated plant I have is a Thai Constellation Monstera and I’ve heard they don’t revert but because it’s created through tissue culture a lot of them have root rot issues, so I’m looking out for that

[@ulrickts]

I really want a rare type of adenia, but the only place I can find it presently is Thailand (I'm in US) for nearly $200 before shipping. Because it's a desert plant, it may survive in a scarce situation for a while but I'm more concerned about customs bouncing it even if they claim it'll have a "phytosanitary certificate" I'm not sure if that applies to all countries or there's further import duties that have to be cleared.

[@zaubergarden6900]

With the first plant already, I kept thinking to myself: Stop fingering every single leaf arghghg! But you're the expert I guess ^^

[@lisamac8503]

I actually was getting dizzy from the plants moving around in his hand !

[@crystalmorrison1539]

Love your videos. Can you please show how you put young plants on a moss pole? I tried and falled plants didn't like it.😢😢 Thanks in advance

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s coming on weds

[@brenfays3255]

how did you restart rhe albo? what did you do to acclimate the others?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I didn't restart it. Just left it to get on with it

[@brenfays3255]

​@@SheffieldMadePlantsoh, ok. what did you do to acclimate the plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@brenfays3255 nothing really. Just sat them on my windowsill

[@Alwaysherethere]

They look really good! ❤😊

[@skyqueenstudios]

I just got a monstera Peru (non variegated) and it is also not doing very much for me. It had a leaf shoot when I got it a month ago and the same leaf shoot hasn’t unfurled yet. I’m interested in whatever you learn about it.

[@nashxtc]

Do we have to repot a plant if it’s roots are sticking out from below the pot

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not necessarily

[@nancyd304]

Hi, love your channel, glad your imports are doing well. (No surprise ) 😊 Have a question I hope you'll answer, am writing here as this is your current video. Thanks so much, am in a scary plant place. I need to transplant some ZZs, have run out of space. I've rescued some from big box stores that have put out great looking new shoots. I realize they come out of big rhizomes, not roots, and this sounds truly risky... What are my chances I can cut away the beat - up parent stalks from rhizome & combine with another ZZ? Have seen a ton of videos on ZZs but have never seen any one try this. Grateful for any suggestions. PS - potting into orchid soil mix.❤❤❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can root the stalks so should be okay

[@nancyd304]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thanks for your kindness 🥰

[@Khaeris]

The Peru monstera 😍

[@kelsey9384]

I thought it was stunning 🤩

[@stephaniehillegonds9437]

I can't find your video of the unboxing 😢 can you share the link please 🙏

[@SusanneB-of7wq]

Video is called "I imported rare plants from Asia".

[@darlenecarlmark7129]

Anthurium are very thirsty and hungry for fertilizer!

[@tangoxraysierra]

Wow I’ve purchased some outrageously pathetic ‘exotic houseplants’ from eBay and Etsy. The photos are beautiful and if you don’t read closely, you miss the part where it’s $30 for a 2 inch cutting.

[@KristyMcNeil-d1b]

Mine is just vining in a hanging pot

[@nirupomahafiz3444]

Where do you buy plant from in Indonesia please share link if possible Thanks

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Aroid market

[@aleber407]

hello everyone. I could use some help with the ceropegia woodie. I can't make it grow. it starts to pull out branches but then they immediately dry up. the substrate is half perlite half soil. I only water it when the pot is light and there is no water! I was thinking of growing it only in perlite! Is this a good idea?

[@marianwolff8322]

In my experience these are quite thirsty plants. Keep moist til well rooted, then treat like a succulent. If in doubt, pit in a plastic bag til really pushing out growth. Hope this helps

[@shirleyn4677]

Hmm I was told not to pot up imported plants and to just plonk them in water for a week or two or till they grow new roots. Ah, well seems recovery advice is all over the place. I tend to wait too long. Hmm.🤔

[@newmanmansell760]

I enjoyed watching😌🙌💞Enjoy growing🥰

[@_evangelina__]

Philodendron melanocrisis 😂 you could call it Philodendron Drama Queen. Thank you for the follow up video

[@painetdldy]

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[@paulawilkinson6341]

Mr Sheffield can u link the company these are from plz . Thank u

[@nanaraynor5115]

Stop do not order from this company it took him two months to get my plants to me I paid well for them but they were clearance shelf plants I got then when I requested a refund they wanted me to take pictures of all the plants I did it and I have not heard anything from them😢😢😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Aroid market

[@ginaradovic7446]

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