The houseplants I'm keeping - My favorite plants

[@HarliG]

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[@cyc7lops]

I love listening to plant KZbinrs go through their burnout journeys, but you are the Burnout Queen, describing so beautifully the psychological process from obsession to burnout, with the goal of taking back your life but integrating your plant hobby seamlessly into it, always having a few beautifully cared for plants that enhance your life, in the ways you described.

[@tristinchristenson6349]

I find less than 100 plants is doable. Not only as a collector but, a wife and mother. I used to try and get below 50 but inevitably I rise above it. Right now at 70 and it feels small. Shout out to the buono's!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’m the same way. I’m at 68 right now and 75 the max for me.

[@cyc7lops]

I love listening to plant KZbinrs go through their burnout journeys, but you are the Burnout Queen, describing so beautifully the psychological process from obsession to burnout, with the goal of taking back your life but integrating your plant hobby seamlessly into it, always having a few beautifully cared for plants that enhance your life, in the ways you described.

[@HarliG]

I appreciate that, thank you! I’m trying to keep it real as I can ❤

[@DionneRoxanne]

THIS!!!💚🌿

[@debbielummus4637]

Tears in my eyes when hearing you talk about your grandma❤ She was for fortunate to be loved by you. Keeping her memory alive is so beautiful. Big hug.

[@kelliheiney]

Best video yet. You're so relatable and honest. Thanks for keeping it real for us plant lovers. ❤

[@HarliG]

I'm so glad you think so, thank you 🫶 I do my best

[@chandraharper9951]

One thing that helped me with downsizing was combining succulents into arrangements. I had 20+ and now I’m down to 4 arrangements. Much easier, and pretty to look at too!

[@natalieramsdell3031]

When I began collecting I lived alone and then Covid had us all at home and my obsession exploded. I’m sure I still have over a hundred, only now I’m working more than 40 hours and live with my fiancee and children. Life is DIFFERENT. I don’t have the time to care for them, and I have so much else to do. I want to downsize and it’s so hard to let them go, and honestly to find homes. Thank you for sharing, it makes me feel better. This spring I would also like to get down to a small collection. ❤

[@_grantsplants]

Loved the honesty of the video, I have been debating investing in more grow lights but I also feel that sunlight is so important so I'm going to do the same and downsize a bit and prioritise giving my favourite plants light and care and not over extending myself

[@pudik2008]

I’m with you on the sentimental plants. I have keepsakes of either indoor or outdoor plants from about 5 or 7 friends and family who have passed on,and they mean the world to me.🥰 My most precious plant is a Kafir lime tree that we bought for our eldest son and he passed away 4 years ago.💔 he was an amazing cook and did a lot of Thai cooking,so instead of me constantly buying him Kafir leaves every time that he was using them,I bought a tree,you could pick them fresh whenever he needed them. It started fruiting after he died,and I baby that tree with my life. When I saw your dancing bone cactus in one of your videos,i remembered that I had one growing somewhere in a mixed pot of succulents,straight after finishing your video,I went out found it and rescued a small,barely alive stem and put it into nice new soil,brought it inside under grow lights and it’s doing amazing,so that’s a reminder of you Harli.❤ Love how you pair your plants with the right pots. Hugs 💚🪴🌿🫂

[@islein]

Thank you for being you, and for including us on some of your journey🥰 we don’t want the love for plants to die, so we must evolve❤️

[@HarliG]

Absolutely! 🙌

[@HarliG]

Thank you for joining me on the journey ❤

[@kelliheiney]

The Land Before Time tree star plant!! I didn't know these existed, but now I NEED one! My childhood is calling!

[@thedorkasaur]

By the sounds of it, you've already done a lot of healing. Has to be for you, not others. And you have to enjoy it! Life has enough chores and things we have to force ourself to do. Our hobbies and love should never add to that!!! Ive loved seeing the journey. You seem to be getting back to finding yourself. Embrace you. You're amazing just as you are Harli!

[@HarliG]

Aw thank you ❤ it has been a journey to this point, that’s for sure 😂

[@hannahh6793]

Love those choices for top favorites! My favorite plants are the ones that can tolerate some neglect here and there bc sometimes life gets in the way!! 😅 Happy Holidays to you and your family!! ❤💚

[@M0therofaVirgo]

You’re a real one 🙏🏻 and we love you for that!

[@abigailrohena5410]

I needed that BYYYYYE at the end🥲 get rid of whatever you have to. We’re here for youuuuuu and your plant journey/life. I’ll watch you repot the same aloe for years. Much love!!!! The overconsumption of what everyone else has on social media really affects our collection. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SplashOfGreen]

I have been feeing so bad about my collection this past year. I moved, and since then haven't had such a grad collection as before. Thank you for reminding me that it's not about being grand, it's about how you personally relate to each plant! I guess I struggle with how I used to be "the plant guy" and now I don't feel that way. But that's just being affected about how you think you're being perceived, which is not what matters! I also made a little side hustle so all the plants that died I felt like I was losing money, so again, a beautiful reminder of why we got plants in the first place

[@littlelisaftw]

I'm preparing for a major surgery and coming to terms with my need to look at what plants are worth my energy post surgery. This is helping remind me it's okay and healthy to move on from plants that don't serve us.

[@jude1515]

Your plants look pretty and healthy. I like the story of your grandmother. My mother loved plants and she would give me cuttings from them. She once had a plant with purple leaves. She gave me a cutting and I told her it looked like a vegetable. After she passed I loved the plant because it was pretty and reminded me of Mom. The plant eventually died. My mother taught me so much about plants. I wish she was here so I could tell her that.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I learned plants through both of my parents though they were more into outdoors plants. Neither of them felt they belonged indoors. So sorry, not sorry. I’m Keeping indoor plants.

[@danamiceli4948]

Great for you that you are prioriitzing you, Harli! Of course the sentimental plants stay, and the ones you are bonded with and have had so many years together. Loved this!

[@miriamjasmine6433]

You have taught me so much, from 300+ plants to now. I have lowered my collection as well, and not only is it less cluttered but my mind is clearer!!!

[@HarliG]

@@miriamjasmine6433 aw that makes me so happy to hear ❤️ I’m hoping for a more clear mind also 🤞🤞

[@GreenWitch1]

You have the best personality of all the plant KZbinrs by far! Ive been watching your videos since you were pregnant with your youngest son. I always smile watching your videos!! Keep it up Harli!

[@__JillSt.Clair__]

Maybe it's your cold, or maybe I'm hormonal, but this video felt kind of heavy. I'm in no way complaining, but I wanted to send some love. I hope you're doing alright. I know this season is hard for a lot of people. Love and light to you, Harli. ❤

[@helencobb4306]

Thank you, Harli for keeping it 100. My collection isn't half as big but I've been feeling the same recently. Here's to prioritizing ourselves in 2025!! ❤❤

[@Lina_Pina]

For what it's worth, your grandma's begonia is the reason I decided to try begonias myself. I now have 4! 😊

[@nataliet9491]

Obsessed with your aloe and your jade! They're stunning. Every time I try both of those types, I rot them out immediately 😅🫠

[@BLANKU2]

I have 9 that are my due or die plants that no matter what my week brings those are my leaf babies lol. This was a fun vid I made tea and relaxed with this. Thank you!

[@cynd-al]

aw love all the plants you’re keeping and appreciate you showing love to the standelyana i feel like in general they’re so underrated

[@LindenSmith-w3b]

I like how you explain and talk about your plants and other random things. You are awesome as well 💐🎄❄️☃️

[@gali_velazquez]

I losty maternal grandma in 2021 when I was pregnant with my daughter, she was 91. ❤️ Today my parernal grandma is going back home to Mexico and it's hard to see her go, she's 90. 🥹 Your grandma talk make me emotional, but so happy.

[@slem8431]

Harli, I would LOVE downsizing content. I feel like a lot of us struggle with buying/plant addiction. And knowing what others are doing with their collections helps me out. Love this content and I’ll always be here to watch your videos, plants or no plants!

[@corinna_maybe]

I can relate a lot because I am in a similar spot with my plant journey. I started collecting in early 2019 and it became an obsession. When I was already growing kind of tired of the maintenance, especially due to the unfavourable conditions for plants in my home, the prices for houseplants dropped massively so I got sort of sucked back in. But my motivation faded and my plants suffered because of that. I am now disposing of unhappy plants, and plants that make me unhappy (they're not always the same). My goal is to keep what sparks joy and be a good carer for these. I think about 30 pots are sufficient for me personally, as long as at least half of those are easy care, never get pests kind of plants. For reference, at the most I had 112 pots, right now I'm at 50😮 Excited for your de-stash, something to look forward to in the New Year :) happy holidays ✨

[@hnelson5609]

I busted off the entire top of my ponytail palm and she was BIG. I just continued to water as usual and she grew from the top again like it didnt happen. I also love my plants who have survived me and my nomadic lifestyle. Also prune that Thanksgiving cactus heavily to encourage more flowering points.

[@tiffanynichol7765]

I wish I was best friends with miss Harli. I feel like my life would look so much better being surrounded by all that positivity.

[@Mandi_Hui]

I have downsized my collection again this year each winter is just harder to manage my plants. I also only like to rely on natural light and plants in my home environment. I am owning more plants that are easier to take care of and manage and hardy plants too. Also focus on big statement plants in my home too. Not having small plants much anymore. I am getting back in Sanservia’s they are such great plants can take on neglect and less watering too.

[@Catherine.eq.garden]

I’m obsessed with your strawberry ice syngonium! I work at a plant store and see them all the time and have one myself, but I have never been able to find one that high color. So pretty!

[@sarah_grace3037]

My Aloe plant I grew from a tiny baby is now HUGE and she puts of so many babies for me to gift to people. It brings me such joy and is my fav plant I have

[@MichelleDiget]

I Got into syngoniums because of your white butterfly, because I fell in LOVE with the way it was trailing 😍 Also, I love your story of the aloe, and I love the way you get that “I have the ability to turn things around if I decide to do” energy everytime you see that plant ❤️

[@cblank777]

Also I want to add that you are my favorite plant youtuber. I love how you treat your plants. I recently got into plants and for a while I was like should I get moss poles so my plants get huge and wanted a bunch of plants. But then I saw some of your videos and realized that I want to make sure the decor looks good above all...Like I don't want to put bright grow lights in my room just to grow plants. If my plants grow worse so be it, it's not my goal with the hobby to have the largest healthiest plants possible...like I have certain boundaries and white grow light are one of them lol

[@philee2020]

I love your plant favourites, Harli. Thank you for sharing them with us and being so open expressing your feelings and personal sentiments☺️ I think there’s something so special about realizing how our plant collections evolve with us, and it is absolutely OK to shift our preferences as we grow, and to embrace those changes. Some plants that we used to obsess with before may not fulfill us like they once did, and there’s nothing wrong with that❤ The same goes with letting go of plants that may no longer resonate with us or that simply overwhelm us instead of bringing us joy☺️

[@brennaf688]

Yay I needed this video for a pick me up today! Giving me motivation to water my plants 😁

[@MikeyDonna]

Yes I have always had only plants that did well in my home’s natural light. Never owned a grow light. They make a plant seem almost artificial to me. I have beautiful plants and love my hobby. Donna

[@theminimalistninja]

Oh I am so excited about the downsizing content! 😍

[@TangledGrace]

This is a really overwhelming time of year so I totally understand how you feel! Keep what sparks joy ✨🥰

[@MurShell02]

You gotta do what you Gotta do. There is one plant that I fell in love with and I find that it’s part of you. It’s almost like a piece of jewel and the fact that you like funky stuff it was so fitting and I’m shocked that it wasn’tincluded in your keeping list. Euphorbia Lacteal Cristata that Plant is a piece of jewel and I honestly whenever I think about it, it’s the thing that makes me think of you.

[@jaymmxii7332]

Love this content. I’ve downsized my collection too. It’s too time consuming.

[@HarliG]

It is so much easier to maintain a smaller collection!❤

[@kimgomez8099]

Girl, take care of yourself. Those who love you we understand and get it. Just take care of your beautiful self, we will be here ready to ride.❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellecastro2475]

I love messing with the plants wnd trying to figure out there care. It beings me zen when i tend to them. I do a few at a time

[@lilymeowington9395]

Your jade is 🤌 chefs kiss. I wish mine was as lush and bushy like yours. Mine is pretty big but, it’s a challenge keeping it pruned in a good way. She gets crazy sometimes and has to get cut back, she is at least 15 years old!

[@macefresnoza8352]

I literally enjoy every video you make! I am in shock about how many plants you want to keep! But also I get it!

[@cblank777]

I can't wait for the destash. I loooove decluttering videos and even just this year I feel like you have put much more intention into your plants. If you can really cut it back and make it less about the virality of the plants or the stress of feeling obligated to take care of them. I feel like your relationship to your plants is sort of how I feel about getting rid of clothes. Like I won't throw out clothes I will try to repurpose them or sell them. but then I can get so stressed cause I have all these projects to do, less space, and it takes away the fun the creativity of repurposing....so I think the mindset is just to literally get rid of things that are too stressful, don't bring you joy. You would probably know better but give away the plants the easiest way possible for you just to be done with it.

[@spankylewis2010]

My aloe vera was one of the plants that survived my pregnancy neglect 😂 love them so much and they are so hardy!!!

[@HarliG]

@@spankylewis2010 so sturdy!! Those are the kind of plants I need these days 🥵

[@spankylewis2010]

@@HarliG 💯

[@AlexaLikes]

Man... I got rid of my aloe, just cut and froze the flanks this summer. I couldn't get mine to look as gorgeous as yours with my lighting up here.Plus, your planter is to die for!!

[@musicalmarion]

There's something magical about your Glauca but HELL I looked to buy one and they're so expensive ! So glad it's staying. I'm going to downsize too, because many will die over this Winter and I'd sooner gift them to people who live in warm houses ! 💚

[@ambreshanikki0810]

Ahhhh I would never be able to do that I feel . I collect Hoyas and love them all! Even your Hoyas haha

[@tonyabrown39]

I’ve been with u for some years now - since I first became a plant parent! Still enjoy your videos. Syngonium and begonias are beautiful but they don’t seem to like me🫤 I have a pretty big assorted collection but over the last year really got into succulents. I had to set boundaries too.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I have so many grow lights in the plants in my living room. Two plant stands with 7 grow lights. Two I’ll take away when the sun comes back.

[@TangledGrace]

I have a really similar begonia and I have to chop it once a season. They get top heavy really fast!

[@lisaleaves6360]

Looking forward to hearing more about the destash. I need the inspiration. 💚

[@Ilovehellokitty12341]

I love this 😍 I love syngonium too lately my white butterfly has really white leaves still has green but mostly a white color it’s so pretty! My mojito is popping off too! So easy going love it

[@FerLyn1031]

I am going to start vlogging, and you are an inspiration.

[@cblank777]

I loved this video Harli and your reasoning behind your favorites. I definitely get sentimental about plants especially the pups to my snake plants LOL even though they arent anything crazy special

[@firecracker8071]

I am in the exact place I have just eliminated 25 plants and promised my self not to propagate any more plants. If i even concider bringing a new one in, one must go. And i am completely okay with it. I still have more to eliminate. Your jade is perfect in every way

[@AlysiaTribeca]

I just wanna know how to get rid of plants that you don't want anymore, no one else around you wants them either to buy or as a gift, and they're perfectly healthy so throwing them away seems wrong? I'm struggling 😭

[@michellecastro2475]

I will take one. My sister always gives me propagation and it makes me happy to see them grow.

[@Lina_Pina]

Fb market place, buy nothing groups

[@torterratori]

SAMEEEE

[@cyc7lops]

Don't feel guilty. Thank the plant for being in your life and then gently place it in the trash can. You must prioritize your mental health and decluttering. It's hard at first, but it will get easier. It must be done. Take care of you. Don't waste time or energy. Discard it, respectfully.

[@yvonneuriarte2429]

Don't throw them away. Put for FREE on you local market place group.​@cyc7lops

[@lindsaybitterman9667]

My syngoniums are SO susceptible to mealy bugs! But I love them!!!

[@28tv.]

So Beautiful Video ❤❤❤❤

[@stevenmclaughlin1834]

Love your jade plant 🥳I have two . I recently trimmed it way down . I’m trying to get a thicker stalk. Thank you for your videos.

[@HarliG]

Thank you! I’ve been wanting to trim mine too, but makes me scared haha

[@stevenmclaughlin1834]

@ I was scared also . 😄

[@stevenmclaughlin1834]

@ but it worked and it’s so pretty now .

[@Marlur]

I have like 30 plants and think that’s a good number 😊❤.

[@jamiev4310]

Yes ❤

[@happybeehoney3461]

Where did you find that Aloe pot!? Awesome!!

[@holliclay7690]

You look so tiny with the philodendron on the table your plants are beautiful i myself need to down size it's becoming very stressful for me to try and keep up and now its winter its just to much ❤

[@Anthurimom]

That Jose buono looks so huge compared to you sitting there. Idk why it’s funny 😂

[@darya5293]

Need a close-up of coral fire!!)

[@alinal6062]

just got a jose buono bc i was inspired by yours 🤣

[@HarliG]

@@alinal6062 it is the best plant I swear 🤣

[@Acewithplants]

I have been summoned.

[@kakaiyu]

I've noticed a trend how plant youtubers have a kid and fall out of the hobby. Actually, any hobby. Women have to sacrifice so much of themselves

[@bellamueller4317]

You are so cute! I really enjoy watching you & listening to you gush over your plants..your conversational style is very engaging, thank you! but I need to know, what do you do to your philodendrons? To all of your plants to make them grow so beautifully but especially your philodendron Brazil hanging there on the shelf! And the Jose B.? Absolutely my favorite plants; I am still learning & we are not quite there, YET. Please, worlds of wisdom 🙏🏻 and keep doing what you do. Btw, I bet your a fun mom 🤍

[@amberreyes3387]

Land Before Time! What was it about those rolled up star leaves that made them so dang special?

[@kami6222]

I know I probably seem weird, but I love watching your content. I recently met (videos) your first 2 absolutely adorable boys, but curious about #3. girl or boy? does the baby look like the other 2 boys? I recently began buying many many plants and began propagating. Your content is awesome! I love watching people that come across real and not fake. Thank you for your hard work.

[@flowersandpeaches]

I don't think Harli has a third baby. She has said she wants another one however!

[@HarliG]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me thank you. I appreciate you watching & enjoying my videos ❤❤❤

[@cblank777]

Wait I just realized geometricus wasnt on the list!!! *GASP*

[@acherne3500]

I have been watching your channel for a few years and love your energy about plants. I get it to downsize but what is your plan in getting rid of the ones you don’t want? Can we message you ones we might want to buy?? Or are you putting them on your site for sale?

[@HarliG]

I’m not 100% certain yet. Trying to make a plan of action before I really get into it. I have a few ideas up my sleeve but I will definitely keep yall posted when stuff becomes available 😁

[@lisaanglim9588]

I started collecting plants in 2018 before the pandemic. But it got to the point where I was just collecting because I saw what someone else had. Just collecting indiscriminately. I got up near 80 and slacked on the care. I’ve still got some that don’t bring me joy. I don’t know. What to do with them. I’m not a member of any groups, have no Planty friends. So I keep watering them anyway. I’m down to 68 low but now I’m collecting ficus and hoya. And because there are way more Hoyas. That’s where I’m focusing my collection. But Gonna have to stop “collecting”. Some day.

[@newt52864]

OK, now we have a lover of liquid dirt and mudwater. Sounds so funny 😜

[@HarliG]

Hahaha I have a type for sure 🤣

[@alice.miha93.]

Oh wow, 25 plants? I understood right? But these will be without the ones for the shop, right?

[@TheQueensWish]

Not one Hoya made it? My sentimental plant seems to be my Philodendron Micans. I hear ya about the Monstera energy. But I may need to just settle for keeping my Monstera Adonsonii. Due to space issues and also the health of my back (from carrying too many plants). Aloe Vera plant, yes.

[@HarliG]

I have a couple Hoya I think will also make the cut I’m just not 100% certain

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’ve got only one Syngonium. It’s a reverted aurea. It was a hit but I’m thinking of putting it in the garbage. It’s too tall for the stake but I don’t want another moss pole. So say goodbye 👋🏻

[@JamieBliss-jd4wh]

Your plants are free game? I heard you live in Layton, I live in Logan, could I come take a look sometime?

[@michellecastro2475]

Your jose bueno os huge and beautiful too

[@ILovePlants33]

This is quite the change! Care to share more about why you've decided this? Not sure if there's more back story?

[@HarliG]

I’ll talk about it more in the actual destash video, but short story there’s just a lot going on behind the scenes right now and I know I just can’t keep up with this amount

[@lisaanglim9588]

That’s a lot of golden pothos

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@AlecZurel]

If I were you I would plant them all in the ground , in the garden next to the chickens ;)

[@HarliG]

@@AlecZurel it gets way too cold where I live :( I would be all for that though!

[@AlecZurel]

@@HarliG greenhouse maybe?

[@lisaanglim9588]

Are you going to tell us what you’re going to get rid of?

[@HarliG]

Yes I’ll take you along with me through the full process (:

[@lisaanglim9588]

@ maybe sharing it won’t be so sad. It’s a positive thing you’re going to do bits not failure

[@loriwoods1393]

😮😮😮

[@HarliG]

@@loriwoods1393 hello

[@rosethest]

I’ve been trying to downsize. Almost 200 plants has become meh. I’m not trying to have a ginormous collection anymore.

[@darya5293]

HAAAAALLLOOOOO

[@HarliG]

Hellllooiiiiiiooooo

[@rachelchapman8934]

I loved this video :) Very relatable, Harli 🪴 ❤

[@robinhavens695]

💚💚💚