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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@susiesmith2543]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I already have I will look again. I was trying to buy a sansi grow bulb. And their are so many. I have tons of grow lights everywhere. There's just so many sansi's. I guess I didn't finish my sentence sorry

[@tkiddo]

I'm a hospital nurse and a plant lady. I approve of this remedy. 👍

[@janenejones2036]

I just love this guy! I love his dry sense of humor and def the accent! I learn from him each time I watch one of his videos. I recently had surgery on my foot. I am bedridden for this month. My husband is watering and taking care of my many plants. I’m getting well enough that I’m now getting a little concerned about their state. Eeek! My husband is a great guy and has told me that for any plant that dies, he will buy me a new one. But these are my babies!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Get well soon!

[@karenchristensen8716]

Good luck with your foot......and plants!

[@liltsummerlin423]

I've told him this very thing! 🌱🌱🌱

[@Silentmagpie]

Get well soon

[@farshidehnasrin4284]

I always put an aspirin in the vase of fresh flowers in the water so they stay fresh longer.

[@emsies8116]

Is it a Sheffield video if one plant at least doesn't get shown going in the trash xD

[@BeckySoothesASMR]

😂

[@keenabrumbaugh2135]

😂

[@vladekvik2228]

😂

[@molamolalaaa2968]

Yes, this! 😂

[@mamaj6028]

He feels our pain ! Some plants are so fussy !!

[@Lea-np8rs]

i work in a pharmacy, so that hack is very interessting to me! I had a big thrips problem. Its under controll now but it dealt a lot of damage to some of my plants. I will bring them some aspirin now haha. Also funfact: Where i live acetlylsalicylic acid is shortened to ASS. Some packages justcsay ASS. I'm a grown adult and i still giggle about that

[@keirawillow]

I actually got to synthesize aspirin from salicylic acid in my chemistry lab course. It's quite a simple process. And neat to learn the reaction can go both ways and you can dissolve it to get back to salicylic acid! Chemistry is so cool especially when I get to apply it to my favorite planty hobbies.

[@anonymousgerbil8336]

Did you make paracetamol as well?

[@user-rk9kb2sd9b]

I see a croton in the background. it's a major magnet for scale insects and spider mites, the reason why a lot of people avoid them. I hope you're more lucky.

[@moiraslater8526]

Pretty handy with heart attacks too

[@idarlison]

Good to see a Tradescantia pallida on your video, however I think it would benefit from more light as they should be a deep purple colour. 😊

[@RoadRunner1980]

Well that's new. I've never ever heard someone talking about aspirine for houseplants. I will try it. Also, we've learned that Richard has a plant called Fanny.

[@kevbar998]

It's been done before, some people even used multi-vitamin or calcium pill in a pinch, just have to dig deeper on utube, though it wasn't well explained as SMP did. If I have to guess why it's normally not recommended for this method is that the dosage is harder to control because the material amounts in it differ from companies to companies making it and may contain some other ingredients that plants may not need or could possibly cause harm, not to mention the purity of the pill, so seasonal gardeners usually just buy plant solutions (way more expensive) to do the work because the result is consistent.

[@kathytrevino3213]

Please do a show about what to do with plants that you buy through the mail what to do with them after we unpack them and should we report them then or wait water them look for insects how should we handle a plant that we buy through the m a i l thank you very much

[@beckyowens2586]

For us Americans: 1 liter = 4.2 cups

[@Thi-Nguyen]

Or you could do what I’ve done: save a two liter bottle from a beverage and just use that. No specific measurements needed. 😉 I have both one and two liter bottles (from my alkaline waters as well as my sodas) and they work great plus it’s less for the landfills.

[@nancyherman570]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahrosen4985]

Liter is a little more than a quart.

[@unlimitedbug]

Liters exist in America...

[@Thi-Nguyen]

@@unlimitedbug Of course they do. That’s not a question. It’s just that in measurements, liters are not as frequently used as say ounces, cups, etc. I mean, of course we know what a liter is. We buy sodas in liter and two liter bottles. 😏

[@NailahRoberts]

You can also add dispersible aspirin to warm water and soak your feet for twenty minutes once a week to keep them soft

[@19YVO]

I love your sense of humor !! have an awesome day my dear plant friend

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! You too!

[@ohfuku]

I thought this only worked on tomato plants 🤯 ... Glad I saw this vid!!

[@lauriepeterson3450]

Awesome info thank you Mr Sheffield, I’ll try aspirin on one struggling plant that feels it has to suffer in this world… 😊

[@sandyreid4028]

Always entertaining and informative. "What a Guy". Thanks again.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@LaSnob711]

Great idea! I've had lots of issues with fungus on my roses so I'll try an aspirin. Hopefully by springtime they will have recovered. Thank you! 😊

[@Ishan.patel.]

You should try growing aquatic plants in a fish tank it will be a nice challenge for a plant master like you.

[@CarolinaMama20]

This!!!!

[@bjsteg79]

Will he survive the melt? 😂😂😂

[@Ishan.patel.]

@@bjsteg79 I bet he will

[@KimKendell-sh7pu]

Thanks Mr Sheffield… For both the Asprin advise & the free troubleshooting guide much appreciated 🇦🇺

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@luisagallarotti9188]

Thank you Mr. Sheffield for this great tip Going to try it on my friend's suffering ficus

[@ShazWag]

HRT for plants 💊🪴 😊

[@Puddlesmolly]

Great Timing

[@lisaabegg9509]

I had heard of aspirin (or willow) to stimulate root growth for cuttings.

[@Ghoulieanna]

I just got into plants. My first was a monstera and I was happy with that for the last 6 months (she was a project to save) but now that she’s thriving, I fell down a slippery slope and managed to buy like 7 plants in the last month (including your favorite, the calathea 😂) I actually wanted one after seeing your video on them, and I got a rattlesnake calathea and she is gorgeous. Your videos are so informative! I recently got a Aglaonema White Valentine because the variegations are beautiful. I’m not sure if you have an older video on them that I just haven’t seen, but it would be cool to see a video on them 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks! Not got that plant yet

[@jessh9988]

What a perfect time for this video, my whole collection was just infected with rust, the orchids, spider plants, philodendrons, and even my air plants....gonna have to try asprin bc several of my plants are now reduced to cuttings

[@waynejones750]

Going to give this a go😊

[@robertfreeman5354]

Sheff, I love your videos!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@annasargsyan6953]

I wish I will be able to put my photos of old 4-5 years old geranium which has 10-12 small leaves and 5 bouquets of white beautiful flowers after aspirin

[@raygiannamore]

Love this tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good Morning Mr Sheffield!!! Yes sir, aspirin can help our plants as you described!! Did you know you can also use Potassium pills also.... the potassium and phosphorus help your indoor plants when watering

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Didn’t know they existed

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

@@SheffieldMadePlants yes sir.... in with the vitamins and not very expensive but gosh they sure help the indoor plants... I put one or 2 tablets in my water and let them dissolve shake shake shake and water potassium loving plants and new babies to encourage rooting and flowering 💐

[@bethb7973]

I’ve heard this is good for tomatoes but never heard it benefits houseplants. It’s on my weekend chores!

[@Max2U]

I will try it on my tomato 🍅 🍅 s then.

[@thelowprofile9767]

It also prevents the plants from getting high blood pressure

[@marcvelda5152]

Imagine that hmm I trying it thanks for the info a big hello from australia

[@LisaTao]

Salicylic acid comes in pure powder form, should give more control over aspirin pills since it has no fillers

[@RunsWithScissor5]

This is such a great tip, thank you! I'm not getting anything besides regular care instructions when I google the plant name together with salicylic acid, though.

[@peterashby-saracen3681]

This is SO interesting! I-m definitely going to have a go. I guess one rule of thumb is avoid using aspirin on plants with very delicate leaves (ferns are a good example).

[@sandyloyst1811]

Rich, you are just full of great knowledge this early morning. Who would have thought, aspirin! I might just do this test myself. lol All your plants are looking mighty robust I shall say, your house is so cool. My plants....some live and some die I'm on very hard well water and I'm still waiting on my stress coat(I think it's coming by horse and cart) Peace.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@lindaedwards4632]

Interesting 🤔 I never heard of this before 😀🇨🇦

[@jylromain6439]

I live in Phoenix AZ...currently with temps of 115 degrees F. Yesterday I brought home a fern. Sigh. It's in a 2' pot and sooo cute. I couldn't resist. But I have a plan. We'll see how it goes. My Croton is definitely getting the aspirin treatment. It's outside and has to be watered every day. It wilts terribly. I will put it in a bigger pot tomorrow in hopes that with more soil, it will have more water available to it. Fingers crossed. Suggestions welcome.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

🤞

[@donnawilson4602]

I'm also in Phoenix, AZ and I'm afraid of putting my babies outside because of the heat. If I put them outside in all of this record-breaking heat, I might need the asprin.😅

[@jylromain6439]

@@donnawilson4602 I wake up with the daylight so I put them out for an hour or two. I set a timer. But not in the sun.

[@logiciskey7]

​@@donnawilson4602I would love some of your heat 14c in UK, complete white sky 😢

[@debbiewhitman5455]

I’m in Mesa Az and grateful that the temps are getting better this week. I look forward to setting my plants out for some morning daylight.

[@marykennedy3139]

Thank you. You're so good

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@FlorenceThwala-i3i]

Thank u 🙏🙏

[@gogol8941]

Thank you! I’ll give out a try. I fight with those mf spidermites all the time…

[@moiraslater8526]

Most aspirin come in 100mg, so you might need 3 tablets per litre. You can also get dispersible aspirin which is easier to dissolve in water.

[@feiyuin4178]

Hello pharmacy assistant here :) just remember that the dissolvable and regular pill are created with different pill filament ingredients! Im not a plant expert, but i just want to bring attention that the soluble asprin would make the water fizzy as well

[@moiraslater8526]

Only until it dissolves. The active medicinal ingredients are the same though. I imagine it is an added carbonate of some sort that makes it fizz, but I'm not sure on that.

[@feiyuin4178]

@@moiraslater8526 unless if you contact the property holder of that specific product directly, theres no telling what the actual specifics of the ingredients are 😂 drug companies arent legally required to write those things down so i guess its best to just buy the brand specific product the plant videos use, thats the safest bet imo

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Wrong. Uncoated ASA- 325 MG.

[@feiyuin4178]

@@JoanMurray-j5y can you elaborate??

[@ldt6513]

I've used it for a while. Works great. 150-200 mg / liter water. Crush the tablets to a fine powder. Spray once ever 10 - 12 days. Peak auxin / cytokinine level in your plants is said to be around 7 days after you spray them, gradually declining after around day 7. I combine with pasteurized milk, 1 part to 9 parts water. Use the milk with most fat, it will have the most enzymes you are after. Don't use long milk. It has been heated so much that the important enzymes are no longer present / not working. I never tried fresh unpasteurized milk, but i believe it will work even better, as it will have 8-9 times more of the enzymes than pasteurized milk.

[@ldt6513]

Should add that I apply the water-milk solution some hours after the water-aspirin solution. Never had problems with fungus. Only problem I've had are flies on tomato plant and strawberry plants.

[@logiciskey7]

have you tried it with roses?

[@logiciskey7]

​@@ldt6513the water /milk combination is good for black spot on roses

[@mwatson4970]

Huh! Knew about adding asprin to vases for cut flowers, but never thought of missing as a pest preventative. May try this as i don't love my spider mite magnets.

[@moroseconcept]

I take white willow bark concentrate as an alternative to aspirin for chronic pain since it's easier on my stomach. I wonder if that'd work for plants too🤔

[@Finkeldinken]

It should! Definitely worth trying!

[@rosemurgesh]

😂😂 you are very funny. On a serious note, thanks for the tip.

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Not funny. It prevents blood clots

[@obambagaming1467]

I cant get normal uncoated ones anywhere. But there are uncoated effervescent tablets (i hope thats the right word in english). However, i fear that they might not be good because other stuff thats in it.

[@allonewordcaps]

Wow! This is cool. Thank you for the great information

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet!

[@MissFruityPie]

I use salicylic acid on my face to keep spots at bay. Today I learned it's good for plants too

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Come to think of it maybe I do too

[@sereezee]

Oh my, I know salycilic acid as an antibacterial disinfectant - use the cream on fresh cuts of plants when cleaning old branches out, and on my earring holes if I feel them getting itchy, a sure sign of oncoming infection.... But say, does dissolved aspirin help with orchids or is it too extreme?

[@sue.Hoo123]

Very interesting 👍

[@susiesmith2543]

Richard, how do I know which light to buy? Please help

[@excel04]

Completely non-plant related info: salicylic acid is also one of the key ingredients in skin peels and exfoliations. For years I've been grinding up aspirin (non-coated, basic kind), mixing it with water and getting a peel for pennies. 15-30 minutes later, lovely smooth skin.

[@sushiegirl]

Oh wow, I’ve been buying the expensive salicylic acid, I’ll try this ❤

[@stedz2000]

How about trying some willow bark in the soil mix 🤔

[@kissmiasma95]

I wonder if this will help my Polynesian Ivy combat the powdery mildew it's fighting.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Should do

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you Mr Sheffers : )

[@jackrice2770]

Mr. Sheffield was dead on about using aquarium water conditioner to remove chlorine and other heavy metals from tap water economically (I ain't about to waste my precious dollars buying distilled water!) So I'm gonna give this a go. And maybe toss down a couple to deal with my arthritis.

[@logiciskey7]

a water filter jug removes chlorine and other nasties

[@jackrice2770]

@@logiciskey7 True, although the conditioner is quite inexpensive and a few drops is all you need for each gallon of tap water.

[@noelvysslewa6094]

First time I hear about aspirin for plants but seems to work very well,now this is my question should we make of this a routine or just apply it when we notices plants getting sick ? 🤔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It's a preventative so apply once a month to suitable plants, or plants that are susceptible to bugs

[@HomerSparkle]

My plants don't currently have a headache, but they are suffering from severe depression due to lack of sunlight. Maybe I should try antidepressants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Worth a shot

[@sumairahayat7175]

Good solution thank you😊

[@rhondablackburn6841]

Think you could use aspirin AND neem oil together? ( only in plants that’s ok with aspirin,,, of course)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Should be fine

[@PearlScott-nz9cp]

Where did you get the shelf unit that has your begonias on it

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Amazon I think

[@ashishkangaokar]

please someone correct me, I am not so sure but in my region the medicine Asprin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) is sold as a blood thinner for humans to prevent heart attack due to blood clotting..... is this same what we can use for our sick plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Same thing.

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Yes. It 's an anti coagulation An analgesic. pain killer An antipyretic. lowers temperature

[@kellyparkerdesigns]

Should you use cold water on your plants to water or is it better to use room temp water?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I use it straight from the tap and never had issues

[@kellyparkerdesigns]

Thanks for the reply!

[@gls5769]

Could i spray this on an outdoor oleander plant it has aphids?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep

[@lamontemckinney9724]

Great video

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@lisalopez9639]

I am deathly allergic to aspirin if I consume it however, I would love to try this on my house plants. Does goodies powder work at the same or does it need to be the aspirin tablet? Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not sure what that is

[@flossie8839]

Wonder if it would work on outside plans? Like grapes

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Check first

[@AntonioDellElceUK]

I just tried dispersible aspirin for an Obregonia Denegrii that is turning black and dying........

[@barbaramobley8845]

This is kind of off the subject but I have a question. I ordered an anthurium from Facebook marketplace. It is healthy looking but the blooms are not bright red like others I've seen. It's color is more like a tomato that's not ripe. Kinda greenish/ orangey. Is this a different type or is it lacking some nutrient? Love your vids! Another question: what's wrong with watering evert day? Lol😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not sure on that tbh. Not much experience with that type of anthurium

[@ashleigh_ann]

Would this help if currently going through treatment for spidermites? Or should I wait until treatment is finished?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s more of a long term preventative measure.

[@rachaelquinn4853]

Would this work ward off aphids and other pests on outside plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s not a deterrent. It helps in recovery

[@mighty_isis9294]

Possibly a dumb question 😆 but would this work with Leca?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

In terms of what?

[@hquest]

I have plenty of willow trees in my backyard. Can I instead drop a bunch of mulch style willow tree bark pieces into my soil and let nature does its thing?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not sure about that 😅

[@hquest]

@@SheffieldMadePlants guess I’ll pull a Richard and find out how the slow release version of natural Aspirin works…

[@splitdog]

Would dissolvable aspirin be easier?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah should be

[@AnyKeyLady]

Thanks. How about orchids or amaryllis?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d google it to check

[@AnyKeyLady]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Will do thanks.

[@mtndan6969]

At 2.51 in, what is that plant!? I have one (more reds in stems) and have no idea what it is lol

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fittonia

[@Psionicbomb]

Would you be able to substitute White Willow Bark instead? Isn’t Salicylic Acid used in serums for your face as well? Great now my plants and I are using anti aging serums

[@Finkeldinken]

Should work, yup

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not sure

[@tD-oo2ox]

for anyone in the UK, I just checked. 300mg dispersible asprin in Boots for 59p. Bargain 😃

[@Puddlesmolly]

Ill give that a miss thanks.. 👍

[@gpong1]

“You don’t want to turn your plants into Aspirin junkies.” 😂

[@rockrobster04]

Amazing information. Can you do a video on Birds Of Paradise?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sorry not got the plant

[@rockrobster04]

@@SheffieldMadePlants would you ever consider getting one?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@rockrobster04 maybe one day

[@Kerberos443]

I got a Calathea medallion that is growing beautiful new leaves, but .... the stalks are so short and they all get cramped up.... Help? Ibuprofen dus not help :(

[@logiciskey7]

ibuprofen is not aspirin, they have different ingredients

[@Kerberos443]

@@logiciskey7 The Ibuprofen is for me.

[@hjkhkjgjhk5710]

Interesting

[@justice4g]

so all this time they had a headache

[@evelyndaisy9722]

😂

[@WalburgisLuppus]

Looks like it. 😅

[@halir4408]

😂

[@KevinRedder]

Your b-rolls are hilarious!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers!

[@enquery]

What is that plant that had the round nasturtium looking leaves?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Chinese money plant?

[@enquery]

@@SheffieldMadePlants TY :)

[@charleseddleman]

How can. I get the free booklet?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Https://resources.sheffieldmadeplants.com/handbook

[@MooligaiManithan]

Hi sir how are you 😊

[@crithappened]

bark of willow tree and wild strawberries is a great source of natural aspirine

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Asa discovered in China -- willow bark.

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Aspirin is a trade name. ASA is generic.

[@crithappened]

@@JoanMurray-j5y interesting i thought the chemical common name was salisylic acid

[@danotyone]

is that hot water??

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nope

[@caro.caro.9578]

Was wondering where he's been. Missed his humor.😅

[@Alwaysherethere]

So is it one tablet to a gallon of water?

[@mpras684]

Is it aspirin???

[@mpras684]

Yay! I guessed it JUST before Mr S did!! 🙃 Now! Let’s go! I’m ready to get my knowledge on! 🤓

[@leighwatson1861]

My jade's got hay-fever

[@SimonAZ]

CHATGTP mention different dosage of 325mg per gallon (3,8liter). Caution: dont use paracetamol!

[@megasauruss]

ChatGPT and similar AI is eating our electricity and our water, accelerating climate collapse. ❤ It also just lies. It doesn’t actually know anything. Maybe give it a rest, yeah?

[@_evangelina__]

Do not use sulfuric acid either 💀

[@virginiamartinez391]

👍🏼🌿👍🏼