Succulent Tea Garden - Vlog 006

I neglected my succulent garden in my upcycled tea tins, so it's time for a survey of the situation and a refresh. Note: this is a longer and relaxing potting video, so feel free to enjoy with a cup of tea in hand!
Some of the new succulents I got from Taylor Greenhouses, which can be found here: www.taylorgreenhouses.com/
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[@nicoleoleksza258]

Thank you for not adding any music during these- so calming, as if I’m there with you

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Summer Rayne : the Bob Ross of Plant videos.

[@mydogsioux]

😁

[@katiem9939]

I came down here to say the exact same thing! I feel so calm and chill

[@savitrikumaladewi4776]

Omg that's truuuee 😍

[@shoulders-of-giants]

That was better ASMR than the other video because this was unintentional ASMR ❤️

[@escapism2to1]

巨人の肩 I think I might have to agree. Lots of easing sounds in this video, right. :)

[@summerrayneoakes]

@@escapism2to1 Glad you enjoyed. Though my ASMR friends say the clinking of the glass bowl is really grating.

[@escapism2to1]

Summer Rayne Oakes I can see their point of view. Although those sounds too can be soothing and somewhat stimulating to some. I guess it's all personal perspective :)

[@shoulders-of-giants]

@@escapism2to1 True. ASMR is an individual thing, so there is no right or wrong.

[@roberthemedes1064]

I was about to say the same thing. I was multitasking and couldn't watch the entire video but still had the audio on and just listening to Summer talk about potting the plants and such was a totally ASMR effect for me.

[@m4rkist]

summer: *sees mealybug on kalanchoe and removes it* also summer: *puts mealybug back on kalanchoe*

[@niqmas3214]

It was so relaxing watching you repotting those cuties. Good job!

[@shoulders-of-giants]

it really was ❤️

[@lauritaoliver8541]

Agree

[@vision_walker]

wow, repotting for you seems so calm. I'm always super stressed when I repot, but that might just be because I'm a newb.

[@summerrayneoakes]

I would say just give yourself some time to repot so it can be more of a relaxing experience. Even here, I didn't try to overdue it. I only did what I had time to do and didn't stress through it.

[@kaiserfranz8139]

Thanks for calming my nerves for 28 minutes. 💚

[@Sandraishful]

I really love your channel, I'm a silent admirer... but this video I need to comment on, as I'm a total succulent-freak and see so many things that could be improved here that I don't recommend for people to copy. 1) I love the upcycling idea of the tea cans, but there is no drainage so the humidity collects on the bottom. Rather than watering them just a little, they want to be soacked properly with good drainage possibilities after the soil is dry. You wouldn't be able to do that with those cans unless you drilled holes. I'd also plant sucs in a more shallow pot so the babies get space. 2) Mealy bugs and other pests: Touching a bug and then handling the other plants... OH MY!! You're giving me a heart attack. And re-using a pot that had pests in it without a proper wash... don't even get me started! Plants with pests should always be isolated. 3) The metal of the cans really heats up, esp in a south facing window, which cause the succulents to BURRRRRN! They'd be so much happier in clay. 4) Watering after re-planting a succulent is an abolute no-go. Their roots always become damaged from re-potting and you want to wait a few days for the roots to heal over before you water to avoid rot. 5) I don't know about the rust... but I can't imagine any plant would like to be kept in a rusty environment. All in all your succulents don't look happy. Imho, that's because they need a very different kind of care. Thumbs up for your succulent mix soil, that's exactly what they need!

[@mwfwz.5107]

Sandraishful Thank you! These are so informative! I'll try to keep these in mind when taking care of my succulents 🙂🙏🏼

[@wfm5121954]

Sandraishful an awl and a hammer could easily make some decent drainage holes. And maybe she could use the caps that came with the tins as trays for each container.

[@sharib5922]

When she started humming I knew I found a kindred spirit☺️Plant On.......👍🏻

[@WhisperTraining]

Wow this is so incredibly relaxing to watch and love all the gentle sounds and gentle talking. I have chronic illnesses which cause tension, pain, and anxiety and I feel so much better and calmer after watching this. Thank you!

[@monsieurpetlavedette9721]

I love the way his eyes are shining when Home talks about plants, warming my heart. Long life to passionnate folks like both of you guyz ! ♡♡♡

[@rodrigoe.terronesirribarre3673]

I felt so bad for those plants you composted. LOL. I love all of mine and always fight till the end XD

[@judithlenzin7444]

Wonderful session with you, Summer. Lots of information and a beautiful way of communicating it through calm talking. Yes, it was like being there with you!

[@KFUnurse]

I can feel the love through your video. TLC! Big fan from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@MarcoCuomo-jh3en]

I don't know nothing about plants but this really calms my anxiety. So thank you ❤️

[@meishangchung411]

This is the most relaxing video of plants being repotted ever

[@Smacsek]

I absolutely love that you post your videos in the morning! They always seem to post as I'm sitting down with my breakfast and tea and I've loving the sunday morning vlogs. I don't have the light for succulents but its fun to watch you take care of yours!

[@freddyjensen5996]

I use olive tins from Spain, France and Italy. Many of those have Art Nouveau motives from the period when they were first made. Bigger containers with olive oil can also be used. All of them are coated with plastic preventing them from rusting.

[@jeanneamato8278]

Love the gentle way you pot up. A little humming and your voice is softer. Plants know when you love them. Really enjoy watching you pot up. Very helpful.

[@escapism2to1]

I watched this before flying out for work this morning and it brought me so much peace and joy. I'm not what we call in the airline industry an "AM'er" so this video is exactly what I needed to pick me up on this very early morning.😊 Can't wait until I'm back home so I can pot up my Kalanchoe Luciae cutting. 🤗 Thanks for sharing a bit of your sweet Sunday...be blessed! :)

[@Janelou42]

Alternativte title: Best authentic ASMR repot video.

[@_ju_lia_g]

Thank you for a wonderful idea, now I’m using my coffee jar for succulents and it’s also a nice memory every time I’m looking at my plants :)

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

I was enjoying watching you repotting some of your succulents, nice that you keep it real, we all have issues from time to time with pests, and you do also, so calming to see how you deal with them. I have been trying my hand at growing succulents, I started off a bit rocky, but now I'm doing so much better. It's so neat that we can recycle different containers, this was such a wonderful video to watch, thank you Summer (I love your name) Bye for now.

[@TILER96]

i can't help but be so curious about who the camera woman/man is lol! also, love the ASMR of the sound of planting. you should infuse that essence in a future video again.

[@minicat3640]

Yes, who is the mystery camera man?!

[@kalesiawright-voulgarellis7272]

Haha I was just thinking the same. I actually think about it whenever I watch her videos

[@tiredapplestar]

I’ve probably watched this video 20+ times now. Something about it is addictive.

[@andreamartineau1197]

I love to use coffee tins as well, as they're a little more on the wide side. Feels so satisfying to upcycle something that would normally end up in the trash or recycling!!

[@thepipingbagbakery4399]

I watched twice....so therapeutic. I love your caring neglect...so real, so honest.

[@sunnymedina7710]

Transmites paz absoluta, la forma en que tratas cada hoja, cada raíz Gracias

[@giventogrow8533]

When you said Kalanchoe are your second favourite I was thinking to myself. "Yeah I think its mine too. Crassula is my number one". Then you said the same and I silently cheered lol. I think using these tins is a great way for them to be reused before recycled. 7 years is so much longer than I would think those tins would last for with the water but thats amazing. The kalanchoe pairing with the tooth aloes is great. I like how both plants are pointy. Darn mealies... Hopefully you can get some helpful bugs in to feast on them. :)

[@mathildakd1]

Probably the most relaxing and entertaining video so far. Thank you

[@givemeGumGuuuum]

what I love most about suucculents, is how eaaasy you can propagate them. evertime a leaf brakes of I just stick it into the soil somewhere and it starts growing like crazy xD

[@yaniorozco4908]

Auww so relaxing..wait let me make some tea!🙏🌱🤗

[@daveh1294]

I like the tea caddy pots. Personally I like to bring the gravel almost to the top of the container as it gives better light and air circulation right to the base of the plant and stops pests hiding, you can also clear dead leaves more easily which also helps reduce the pests. Don't forget to compost the paper labels from the tins before you finally recycle them.

[@garden-core]

I brought a Bryophyllum home accidentally in another potted plant from the garden I work in July and it grew outside until it got hit with three frosts. Brought it in late November and it is now going to flower and over 5 feet tall. I see why it is called mother of a thousand. Really loved seeing it bloom but also understand why it can be a greenhouse pest!

[@poochbales]

Plant whisperer ...... love this video 🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LFLeung]

I had a shitty day. This video eased me and felt a lil bit weight off my shoulders. THanks for sharing

[@Apero1Spritz]

I’m going to use this video as my bedtime background audio. So soothing.

[@jessiwylde4748]

I just made one with a Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice tin. The tin is such a nice orange that it really works with the blues, greens,yellows, and reds. I felt very autumn. :)

[@poochbales]

Hello summer, hope you get a chance a read this comment, please upload more video’s like this, i probably have watched this 8 times by now, supper helpful video. Thanks

[@kamlasenkasvell4715]

What a pleasure watching these videos.

[@mysticshining]

Lovely repotting video and I like this video better for ASMR, naturally occurring soft voices, sounds, etc.

[@AnnaNguyen42]

Would love to see more of these types of videos! It’s helpful seeing the process from start to finish. Especially with things like fertilizing and other routines.

[@stephaniegfields9450]

Such a peaceful experience and I learned a lot. Thank you!!!!!

[@juanpablovaldesmaya1407]

This was so relaxing!

[@lizweir9394]

They all came out super cute!

[@jonmoico6157]

Kinda miss this kind of content in your channel. Hoping to see more ASMR-ish content in the future😄

[@isabellaflynn6572]

beautiful plants, beautiful person:) Summer's the type of person we need more of in this world, thank you:)

[@So.cheese]

I almost fell asleep, because this was so relaxing! 😍👌

[@sharhalozan7138]

Best sounds ever :) I use kitchen bowls too on the floor. :)

[@rockemmaroll]

I just found your channel and I already love your videos so much, they're so calming and pleasing to watch

[@haleycostner1205]

I love this so much! So relaxing and inspiring! I have a lot of succulents that have taken a backseat as I have delved into the world of rare tropicals. Maybe I will take a day soon and tend to my first loves:succulents! Please make more videos like this!! They are definitely my favorite of yours!

[@yelena7997]

This is calming, yet confusing... just watched your other vid on buying plants n pots where you stressed needing drainage holes in pots. Also the benefits of terra-cotta pots for succulents etc. You even stress how to be careful w sitting nursery pots (with holes) into cover pots because the plants could absorb back up stagnant salty water.. as “sitting in a wet diaper”.

[@kathygilbreath6073]

Enjoyed the repotting in such cute tea cans.

[@jennakozur5922]

i love your repotting videos sm!

[@Cyber_Diva]

Summer, love the use of tea cans! Thanks of the inspo! Not sure how you could repot and not treat the mealybugs :-( But I loved this segment, nonetheless. Plants inspire peace. :-)

[@sharfinbean3362]

Loved every minute! 🌿💚

[@ZarelAcarvia]

Inspiration indeed! Been doing this all plant thing in my house for a long time here in the Philippines.❤️

[@forestroom8615]

Thank you for a great video, as usual!

[@jeanneeguizabal471]

Love your video! I've started my own succulent collection and this is super helpful for me so thank you💚🌵☺

[@elainefigueira1]

I love it! Excellent video.

[@bringlifeindoors2370]

Lovely video Summer. Love it😍

[@LeeDfined]

I've always admired your Succulent garden and will admit that I upcycle various things and turn them into planters. I'm a big Pure Leaf tea guy and use them for water rooting with cuttings.

[@maxinef6654]

Really enjoyed the video 🥰

[@PegsGarden]

Loved this video!! So relaxing.

[@donnanichols6838]

You're so inspiring 🍃🤗🍃

[@lonely71]

when you use an infected plant for compost, are you not afraid that the bugs will continue to flourish in the compost?

[@summerrayneoakes]

I freeze the compost in my freezer, so not really.

[@JR-sv7xw]

@@summerrayneoakes thats nice tip! Me, i wait for months till very hard and dry before i use them so far it worked😊

[@anthonylewis62]

i could not do it myself, no 1 no place to freeze it, and no 2 i would just toss it all, when i do this, i dont recycle anything, i smash it and trash it

[@mohdkhushairimohdrejab1616]

@@summerrayneoakes omg. Where u freeze them???

[@Alypinkflower]

repoting always makes me relax

[@inzamamulhaqhaq6680]

Beautiful collection plus nice vedio and good content thanks alot

[@annadasilva6342]

Great video, thank you. I'm roaming through Madrid this week as my bday gift and visiting my daughter. My husband asked me what he should get me, I've asked for your master class;)) Can't wait to start!

[@SuperOhsarah]

this is like a good thunderstorm. like good sleeping weather in a good way

[@Audrinaw]

How are you so calm with all these mealy bugs??? I absolutely FREAK out with when I see just one bug, especially if they are meanly bug or spider mite 😅😅

[@anthonylewis62]

i know right, i throw the plants away, i am not buying extra stuff to kill bugs, yuck, when spider mites are in the plant and they need to be dumped, not worth risking my other plants

[@Zazsuran]

I got rid o spider mites by mixing water and dish soap! I thought about buying neem oil but tried the cheapo route and ended up working for me. Plant was pretty decimated at the time but its since recovered!

[@anthonylewis62]

@@Zazsuran yes spider mites are much eaiser to get rid of than mealy bugs, i hate the sight of them they always come back

[@kathydoyle9939]

Love the new succulents; 😥 to watch you "compost plants". Lacewings would/would've love/loved the mealybugs. 😊

[@cooperolm9687]

No drainage holes??? No wonder they’re so bedraggled. Probably dehydrated since you can’t give them a thorough watering to get them a proper drink. With succulents you should always be fully saturating the soil until excess water drains from the holes to keep them healthy and happy rather than scraggly and thirsty.

[@MichelleShiroma]

thank you for these videos. my husband and I love watching your videos and the knowledge you drop helps us new plant owners out so much. I really hope u put out more of these videos in the future with the same setup with any plants u repot! btw where did u get those scissors bc they're so cute?! ❤️😍

[@patrickthorsen6720]

Love it ! ^^

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Summer! This was a very relaxing video and I really enjoyed it. Your succulents in the tea tins are very cute. For me, I would add a drain hole and saucer, or tray, for my own peace of mind. I may have to start drinking tea! 😏 Please update us on your succulents after the treatment for mealy bugs. Thank you for sharing!

[@maisieli7461]

Happy Sunday！

[@spiritingaway]

i love the harney & sons tins, i've been using them to grow herbs! :D

[@dianewalker9154]

Peppermint bark tea is my son’s favorite tea blend.

[@gg110888]

Great video, I’ve been wondering what to do with those tea tins that I couldn’t seem to throw out. :)

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Can you do a video on purifying the mealybug dirt for compost? And how to revitalize the compost.... thanks!

[@zestmar3185]

For your bugs, you might want to try spraying them with a mix of dish washing soap and water.

[@wandaowens4030]

Hello Summer, This video was especially helpful as i am interested in growing succulents indoors. Thank you for another fine video.

[@cooperolm9687]

Wanda Owens I’d actually recommend not doing what she does. You’ll notice her plants are pretty unhappy looking. This is because there are no drainage holes, so se can only water very little or she risks root rot. This means all her plants are chronically dehydrated. They may be alive, but your plants will look way better and grow much more with proper drainage.

[@wandaowens4030]

@@cooperolm9687 Your advice is solid and i appreciate your help.

[@joshatibapa.5337]

We do have that same glass bowl the one that you use for mixing your soil.. its almost 3 decades old now...

[@michellegordon4211]

Thanks for giving me "permission" to recycle some plants! I always feel guilty when I have to prune or remove something that isn't working!

[@SW-tj2ir]

Y’all are going in about not having drainage holes 😩 she explained why she didn’t add some and that her succulents look “bad” because, she neglected them during the winter 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@stefpix]

If some plants on a shelf are infested with mealy bugs, don't you think all of them may harbor eggs of larvae of those insects? I know the juvenile stage of scale insects are not visible to the naked eye, and I assume it would be the same for mealybugs. I'd spray them all with soap and oil, and maybe consider a systemic if those plants are important for you. If so many are vulnerable to mealy bugs, there may be an issue with the growing conditions on that ledge.

[@hazelsimons7274]

Your garden is what l want, your teaching is great too. How do you take care of all those plants? I love all your videos.

[@arthuslim]

So therapeutic....

[@jessicatownsend7832]

Where do you purchase your tea? Orange ginger mint sounds amazing ❤️

[@brittanyheerwagen4019]

I love this idea! How do you prevent root for since there are no drainage holes?

[@raquelsturges3381]

I thought that when re-potting, the roots should be loosened...is this not the case? I love how zen you are with your plants!

[@lizzybrocaar1213]

I was thinking the same thing! But maybe because they’re succs their roots break easier. So I think you should not do that... and just let the roots grow, but in a bigger pot.

[@Tsunshinegal]

You can paint those tea cans & varnish to seal & protect them. 🌿🍃

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

Love this video. There is something very relaxing about watching you re-potting. Not trying to be weird - just love the calm in such a fast noisy world. I do have a question. I was really surmised to see you throw away the plants with the mealy bugs, but that is what I would have done so thanks for the confirmation, LOL. I have heard that we should not put bug infested plants in our compost. Is that different for mealy bugs?

[@tiranli8164]

Better air circulation gets rid of those nasty bugs for me good luck with your succulents 😀

[@avocadodee3257]

This video makes me want a tea plant garden is that even possible indoors in NY

[@naturelover8904]

These videos are so relaxing... I love them so much!! Summer, is there any way you could make a video on compost? How you utilize it and things like that? That would be super helpful!! :) Much love from CO, from a fellow New Yorker. ^_^

[@dinianas4693]

Love these vlogs! Very relaxing and interesting

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you enjoyed.

[@gcammock5879]

Hi Summer Rayne, l love your videos and the information that you provide. Where do you purchase your bonsai soil from?

[@givemeGumGuuuum]

also, I would love a video on mealybugs! I recently had my first ones on my ivy, and I noticed way to late.... :'(