1.5 HOURS(!!) of Resetting My Houseplant Collection 🌱 Huge January RESET 2025

[@selvatica979]

Dear Clare, I love your videos and also love plants very much, I have about 40 in my small flat. I think using food products on the floor is no good idea or "hack", it's not hygienic and might even start to stink and get moldy. Just give the floor a good cleaning and after letting it dry again, finish it with an oil purposedly made for wooden floors. That's what will work best and will also be financially reasonable.

[@karrieharbart9266]

I'm with the people saying NO to the mayo. You can buy oil specifically for wood floors and furniture like Gilboy's hard wax oil. But yes, eventually the entire floor will need to be refinished.

[@MK-dn1ku]

I Like that you show a real flat with real imperfections. Not the typical social media beige bullsh;t ❤

[@debimiller5913]

😂 so true

[@user-lt9ok9tz2x]

My favorite about her

[@Plantventure]

I have severe inattentive-hyperactive ADHD and your videos are the only ones that hold most of my attention. Thank you for helping me somewhat pause!

[@sudonim.]

With the floor, its not just a water ring. The sun is also wrecking it, both the varnish and top coat are completely gone on that section. In your close up shots you can see just how dried out the wood really is and can see the vanish cracking. The only fix to make it look like the rest is to actually sand and redo it. Make sure to seal after the varnish to help prevent more water rings!

[@bethanylaska3734]

I love the long videos where I can have you on while I'm doing my planty things! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@FibersandForests]

These longer, chatty, working together type videos are my favorite. The majority (truly like 97%) of my plants live in my classroom, so I don't get to do care along with you, but I crochet and listen/learn along, which is such a nice way to de-stress after a long day at work. I hope you continue making videos like these! Also, I agree with a lot of the other videos, a sand down and refinish is needed for that level of water/sun/heat damage. You can do it yourself pretty easily if you care to.

[@mariannaluv874]

I love this kind of videos!!! Feels like I have company while doing my garden or house plants or other house chores! Pls make more of these 😊

[@destinymorris9767]

Your channel is amazing! You’re such a huge part of me taking action to open my own plant business, Houseplant Haven! You’re refreshingly normal and I love that you show the good and bad! -Destiny from Clarksville, Tennessee! ❤

[@jujuuu1]

Yes, nutrients from yellowing leaves get passed back into the plant! That's why trees turn yellow in Autumn. The Tree knows that it won't be able to keep it's leaves when it's freezing, so it throws them off beforehand. But before doing so, it takes out all the nutrients (and the green chlorophyll) which lets the leaves turn yellow :)

[@JaZmine147]

Very beautiful explanation.

[@luisamartina9711]

I love these long videos! The longer the better I love doing plant chores with you 😊

[@mandymanning4478]

🤫🚚 🆕️. I'm sooooo excited for you, Joli, and Ross!! And it's so cool how you're doing this clue thing to let others that aren't on patreon guess!!! And I just can't wait to see the future!!! Have a great week, Claire!!! ❤

[@Alocasiaaddict65]

CLUE NO 3, Putting down new roots ?, my money is definitely on moving, plus clearing the balcony, removing water marks off the floor, Emma staying to help you pack maybe ??? , definitely more videos like this, they encourage me to do the jobs I have been putting off lol

[@annemariekoppelaar-passiev5771]

Just become a Patreon and then you know everything...

[@Alocasiaaddict65]

And deny myself solving the clues, wheres the fun in that lol, and what would be the point of the clues if everyone was a patrion and knew what was going on, whatever is happening I'll know eventually, im a patient person​@annemariekoppelaar-passiev5771

[@DREWSMITH2011]

Everytime you say nightmare it cracks me up 😂😂😂 "NNNNIIIIIIGHTMAAAARE" It's just so relatable.

[@charliesplantparadise]

Yayyyy been waiting for this all day!!! Just finished a day of house renovating chores now to chilll !!!

[@tim_peaky]

@43:30 hey Claire, any plant that creates bulbs it is best to let the plant tranfer the nutrients back to the bulb and let the leaf die off. same with tullips..

[@PisangSusu]

🤫🚚 new | I cannot find that last symbol here on youtube, but you're definitely moving! Showing new roots....! OMG already looking forward to that video. Loved this one by the way a lot. I cleaned my office where all my plants are while watching, came up with a few new planty ideas and had some lovely tea. I am so happy that most of your balcony plants are saved haha. Loved that jukka part. What a crazy one. Looking forward to your video with Emma. She's great. I would love to see video's this year about propagating and repotting. I learn a lot from them about roots and soil. Also I would love to see more about trellising. That thing you said about monstera and moss polls. Great to see how you returned the aireal roots back in to the soil. I have a philodendron jungle boogie who needs a trellis or moss poll. What is the best thing to do and where to put it afterwards? Also I would like to see more about pot making en home decorating with plants. I love to hang my plants. Want to hang big ones with moss polls as well, propably a crazy idea. Hugs for Jolie!

[@simplydee4522]

Possibly consider purchasing a vinyl clear mat covering for the area to lessen the water damage and having to retreat area. Agree with others that a move is on your horizon 🚚. Congrats!🎉

[@jpgypsyxo]

18:20 the yucca should be just fine! Just empty out the water and let it dry out COMPLETELY before repotting or watering again. I’d even leave it on a dry period for a week or so. You’ll know if it’s rotting if the stem becomes soft. The same thing happened to me with my yucca when I left it in a 5 gallon bucket for like a month and it’s as beautiful as ever! ❤ 1:05:13 I decided to cut the pot off my monstera too because I found it was the best way to not destroy the roots…. (best decision ever!!) I also encouraged all the aerials back into the pot, it adds so much stability and is basically its own stake. I still use an actual stake with it too but it looks so nice and blends in with the aerials! 🎉

[@user-lt9ok9tz2x]

These are my favorite videos cleaning repotting and chatting

[@H0M3R650o]

43:20 yes, thats true. Leave the yellowing leaf on the plant until it falls off on its own or comes off with a light touch or brushing against it. As you rightly said, the plant is extracting all the energy from the leaf. Greetings from Germany!

[@themelicious7733]

✨Leaf senescence✨ plants are so magical!

[@eja5799]

@@themelicious7733 not to mention humans :--D

[@themelicious7733]

We're alright sometimes 😂

[@opalopulent5194]

It was lovely spending this time in your home with you Claire, time I don’t usually have but inspiring all the same. Your content is beautiful, you are beautiful and I appreciate your time in how you continually come up with new ideas to keep things fresh, truly creative, thanks. I noticed you kept some nursery pots in the void above your oven and would appreciate you sharing some of your storage ideas as I am a reasonably new plant parent (7 - 8 mths) and realise the more serious you take this hobby the more plant care apparel (shall we say) you accumulate. 🦋

[@lez31fli]

I love your videos and took advantage today to do some repotting while watching. Your closet of chaos inspired me to organize my soils, pots and all the plant related things onto their own shelves on my back porch. It has been so lovely and it helps me get things done! Thanks!

[@jordanali9386]

That was a very productive couple of days. It’s so nice to see the monstera get fresh soil and the yucca refreshed amazing how resilient plants actually can be. I really enjoy plants being repotted with fresh potting, it’s like they can breathe and say “thank you” that’s how I feel when I do mine, I enjoy and general plant care. Look forward to the next video.. big hugs to beautiful joli ❤

[@Theplantydwelling]

Great video, lots of planty chores done! Just love Joli's expressions while you move things around, she's so sweet 🥰

[@irairod5160]

I'm cleaning my plant shelves and cabinets while listening to you! Thank you for the company. :-) 😃

[@aprilsavoie4591]

Claire you and your puppy are so sweet together I love all your videos and content you put out even if it's just doing house chores you are amazing my favorite plants are begonias and hoya but love them all❤️

[@eja5799]

Don't listen to the nay-sayers. Mayonnaise on the floor is a nice start. I myself prefer to then add a tiny bit of dijon mustard and some thinly sliced ham. A leaf of lettuce and your floor has been transformed into a tasty (and healthful) luncheon snack! For dinner you could continue the theme by layering some cheesy, tomato - y lasagna on the kitchen floor (who doesn't like lasagna?) and finish with some tiramisu a la bedroom floorboards. mmm ... bon appetit!

[@emmasunstrum1418]

Loved this! It helped me to get to it with the plant chores, cleaning, and organizing I’ve been putting off, doing it along with you! Thank you!!! 🕺🏼🪴🌿🌵🌱🎉💃

[@PattiBarahona]

Claire, I've watched this video twice and truly enjoyed every second of it please make more. It is amazing how resilient plants are.❤

[@tal2870]

very random, but instead of just placing the plants on the ground, a little side board / small desk next to the couch would be very pretty and much nicer-looking in my opinion! :)

[@ajt123]

I love when you do top 10 type videos or “ -- collection“ videos like your anthurium collection video, (so maybe videos like alocasia collection for example or things like that) or your top 10 of 2024 video or top 10 unusual houseplant video. I just love to see your different plants! Its always nice to see the staples (like the anthurium pallidiflorum, who could ever get sick of pallidiflorum updates!?) but I also like seeing some of the less seen plants too! Honestly though the videos of plants that you are enjoying at the moment are the best videos because its the plants we come for and you we stay for so seeing you excited about the plants you’re showing is the best part! ❤ We love you Claire, God bless!

[@Foxylovesfluffys]

I love your longer, working, chatty type videos and I would love to see more!

[@KC-gj4bi]

Quick google search says : Yes, when a leaf on a plant turns yellow, it is a sign of senescence, which means the plant is actively reabsorbing nutrients from the leaf to transfer them to younger, healthier parts of the plant; essentially, the yellowing leaf is sending its remaining nutrients back to the plant before it falls off. Key points about yellowing leaves and nutrient transfer: Chlorophyll loss: The yellow color indicates that the leaf is losing its chlorophyll, a pigment vital for photosynthesis, and can no longer produce food for the plant on its own. Nutrient recycling: As the chlorophyll breaks down, the plant begins to break down other components of the leaf and transport the usable nutrients back to the stem and roots. Natural process: This process of leaf senescence is a normal part of a plant's life cycle, especially for older leaves.

[@LeafyQueen_BigLeafLife]

Wow, you did a lot! Loved being able to listen and do some of my planty things... super helpful! 😊 🤫🚚🆕️

[@Marlur]

Love these longer videos with the vlog vibes ❤

[@Margaret-s9j]

Love love love these types of videos. I have started organizing all my cover pots, nursery pots, soils and such after watching you❤. 🤫🚚🆕

[@DaphneTriesPlants]

I loved this long reset video, it gets me motivated to do a bit of resetting myself! On the topic of leaving yellowing leaves to let the plant reabsorb the nutrients from them, the alocasia subreddit people swear by that. Since reading many posts on there, I’ve started leaving my yellowing alocasia leaves alone until I can easily just pull them off by hand. I’m still not sure if it makes a difference but it hasn’t harmed the plants and it’s less work for me, so 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ChaoticAwkward]

Love your long videos! These chore videos also help me get into a more productive mood when I don’t feel like doing anything. Also, I always use the Sybotanica soil and I personally really like it!

[@danielm.1441]

Oh no... I would not use mayo on something absorbent like wood... any foodstuff that can go off/rancid? Hard no. You might find it starts stinking to high heaven in the summer... 😬 Which component is doing the work? The egg yolk, the oil, or the vinegar/acid? I'm guessing it's the oil doing the job, in which case a mineral or linseed oil would be much better (& won't go rancid). Black mould is no more dangerous that any other mould. The health effects are overblown ( _unless_ you're immunocompromised).

[@Francii44]

Hi Claire, Love your videos! Just wanted to let you know that those beige bags your soil came in are actually ziplock bags. That white line on the front is where they are re-closable. Have a nice week! 😊

[@elainestevenson1886]

This was the first time that I have watched your channel. I absolutely loved your content and I will definitely be sticking around 😀👍. Thank you 😊🇨🇦

[@lisaleaves6360]

Awesome video! I enjoy seeing collection/genus videos and what you’ve personally learned/experienced about their care.

[@emmarantaceae]

🤫🚚 *new* Bring it on!! I just watched your moving in video the other day and WOW have things changed--more plants, more people, but the same beautiful Joli 💚

[@TreeHuggingDad]

Your window cleaning looks like mine with my plant rooms! I'm readying my house for sale and had to get it "show ready" so went through your routines. Thankfully it all cleaned up great! Now to plan moving 150 plants including very large and a few rare specimens. Thanks for all the great inspiration.

[@AngieReuter-x7t]

🤫 I do believe you're moving, I love all your videos Claire, the long chatty ones are my favourite, you inspire me to get things done, Ive learnt so much from you. I'd always just used a towel on the floor to repot my plants and after watching your videos, I got a potting mat, which I has no idea such a thing existed, what a life saver it is 👍, . Big hug to Yoli, she looked sooooo cute curled up on her bed.

[@IndoorJungleintheDesert]

Have u thought about getting a water absorption mat for that area?

[@Random.Scorpio]

I absolutely love these longer videos!

[@csandberg9263]

Thank you for normalizing a "nervous" coat and a muzzle on your pup! And all the planty things you do too!

[@Serepin]

‘Got home and ate lots of cheese’ 😂😂 This is exactly my reaction to stressful situations 😂

[@eja5799]

yes, this is the best way.

[@NorthbertR]

You always getting me off my back side with your videos. I wasn’t planning to do Planty stuff today … mid video I was already on it ;-) ❤Thank you for sharing the video 😊

[@sallyfisher7389]

this is what I needed today, thank you

[@mariahstoneauthor]

I always leave the yellowing leaves for the leaf to pass the nutrient to the rest of the plant, especially if there’s a root rot problem. That’ll help the plant to get its energy to grow roots. I know this from orchids. Unless of course there are pests 😅

[@liannecyr4000]

I loved this long video, especially after having done some plant care and cleaning, the break was welcomed. ❤

[@AnnisGarden]

1:17:21 I can see that the connector of the sticks is broken 😕 so the main pole is useless in keeping your Monstera upright. Good that you added the other 2.

[@AnnisGarden]

Fingers crossed for your frozen plants😅 I loved this Video and so excited for everything upcoming😊 🤫🚚🆕️

[@terabizzle]

congratulations on getting so much work done! you are an absolute girl BOSS Claire!!!

[@vixistixi]

Thanks for the great vid. Loved the music today, you always have nice music xxx

[@amyheckathorn7172]

In the future, Amazon has bath mats made of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth absorbs water, if you put the mats down under the plant shelf and in the area when working with the plants, the water will be absorbed by the DE mats and the water won’t go to the floor. They also make plant saucers to go under your pots to absorb any water. The price has come down on them significantly, but you’ll still probably want to buy a few at a time. How can you not like mayonnaise? It’s awesome! Not on wood, though. I’d try Murphy’s oil soap and wood oil on the floor, if you have those in the UK.

[@alibauer73]

If you get a floor sander be SO CAREFUL you can make a deep circle in the wood in a nano second. The wood floor sanders are hard to control if you rent a professional one. My husband was ready to cry after doing our floors and he doesn’t cry. lol

[@kylashore1175]

For floors, I used the finishing oil for cutting boards and wooden table tops. I got mine at IKEA and it worked so well!

[@doresbentesguerreiro9547]

Hi Claire, I know a bit about cleaning. Besides the water marks you have a lot of limescale and though I know this wouldn't be appropriate for a wooden floor, try a normal bathroom anti limescale product and give it a good scrub. Let it dry and then apply a transparent furniture natural spray and just let it absorb and dry. Good luck Maria

[@autumn5852]

Why are you suggesting she try something that you yourself said isn’t appropriate for a wooden floor? Are you trying to help her ruin it completely?

[@Amyhomemakingadventure]

Love this one!!! motivates me to do my plant care❤

[@JenFleming-u8q]

So excited for you and Emma to film together!

[@TopGunManny]

Love the long vids. Makes good backround vids while im doing plant chores or just working on my photography edits. I hear you talk and check in every few min to see your progress. Thank you.

[@JulieHelbig]

I love your title.I basically did the same thing.I made myself a double hanger hanging shelf and made a big difference.Reset some plans.So yeah I kind of do the same thing you're about to do awesome

[@alibauer73]

I used to cut yellowing leafs off until I read about the plants taking up the nutrients from the leaf. I also used to cut flowers off thinking the plant would focus on foliage until I read that the plant has already expended the energy to make the flower/inflo so it’s not actually saving energy. Now you’ll hear the opposite from some I’m sure lol. 😉The internet!!!

[@Melmel236]

I loved the cleaning/reset/plus plant care

[@lindaedwards4632]

I’m amazed your Yucca has survived cold, rain and snow 😲🇨🇦

[@elizabethlacey7708]

Yes, make more plant chores, I love long videos!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@04carlyadamson]

Hi Claire! Love your video as always. Would you consider doing a really in depth video all about pests? I know it isn’t the best topic to talk about, but I think it would be really interesting in regards to what to look out for, what they look like, how to treat etc I’m always worrying about pests but I wouldn’t know how to differentiate between mealy bugs and spider mites without googling, but usually you are my go to plant person to find out these things! I don’t know if anyone else would appreciate this 😀😀 haha thanks!

[@mn4169]

I wax all my shelves and the areas where I have plants. Check windows and window sills on a weekly basis. And dry up all waterdrops to avoid marks. Nice to see that you are normal human being with planty problems. Mayo on the floor , nope. Try sunflower oil or peanut oil maybe. Even better try a greenhouse uv sheet on the floor under the plants.🌅

[@lavenderminty]

Absolutely loved the video! You got so much done! 👏I'm so proud of you 😍I also wanted to mention that I use Sybotanica all the time, I'm located in Germany and I love their soils and good service 😊If you ever need something translated let me know and I'll do my best 💚

[@debimiller5913]

Very nice video... i didn't do planty stuff but i got alot of quilting done.

[@annielitton4622]

I read car wax works really well on wood for watermarks. Something to try. - Also, you are right about the yellowing leaves. Do not cut off the yellowing leaves, let them drop off naturally. The plant will reabsorb the nutrients from the yellow leaf.

[@valerieclark5695]

Made it to the actual end. What's with the truck? Love the repotting videos. I hate to repot and I got 4 plants repotted watching your video. You're the greatest!

[@islein]

Thank you for this, got through watering all my plants🥳🤫🚚🆕

[@stephanieryder9251]

I love these kind of videos!

[@dianesheehan8225]

When you chop yellow leaves, it pushes new growth regardless. Either way, it waits til the yellowing one is gone before growing. So, I help it grow faster and remove it

[@kayleecervera1172]

Maybe if you can get wire shelves (like the ones you have but shorter) with wheels to put in front of your doors and when you need to get to your other plants or get outside, you can just wheel the cart out of the way for the moment and put it back when you’re done. They have short shelving with wheels on Amazon. Maybe even ikea would have them.

[@vallerymartin2474]

Great video, love all and any you put out. I was given a yucca plant years ago and she’s planted outdoors and surviving beautifully. I’ll be interested in seeing how mayo works on wood floor. 😊 I personally use an oil specifically for my wood floors. As for white vinegar it works great to prevent mold on my windows during the winter when it builds up. It is great in my washing machine to prevent that musty smell.

[@nerdanalog1707]

Where did the Mother LifeSpectrum grow light go? Thought it looked good in front of the tv

[@saskiadeclercq6308]

So funny as a dutch speaking Belgian to hear you trying to translate 😁 And the cupboard of chaos is now the cupboard of organised chaos right 😉😎

[@mcdeckar]

I just repotted one of my monstera deliciosas too! Whew! 😅 I didn’t realize you were doing it too until you started. Twinsies!

[@NovaRenatus]

I just recently saw another creator make the same claim regarding yellowing leaves. She said that as long as the leaf still has some green in it, she does not take them off. She only removes them once they have gone completely yellow. Very interesting!

[@dianespring3228]

Claire I don’t know if you can get this in the UK but it’s called Kurd Kutter but oh my goodness that stuff is a miracle worker it will cut through the black on your windows like butter I use it for cleaning so many things great for grease and grime on kitchen cabinets I use it inside and outside on my chairs you use just plain water with your rag know other things needed in the water hope you can find it I buy it by the gallon and put what I need in a spray bottle 😊

[@TerriOsborne-xk7op]

Please can you film your large Euphorbia repot with Emma. I’ve got the same job to do soon so really interested to see how you guys get on.

[@AshleyGrows]

Absolutely loved this video! I can totally relate to the ADHD things. What you were describing with making plans but never actually following through with it is an ADD thing 😅 (ask me how I know). ❤️

[@TheOnlyKrazykat]

Make sure to acclimate those plants or you'll kill them... if it were me, I'd actually leave them out until spring since they've obviously acclimated to the cold... those jades should be fine... in fact all of those plants look ok... the Hoya does surprise me though...

[@BoojiePanda]

🤫🚚 New (couldn't find that last one!)🥰

[@ruthvinter301]

I spy a big Bill 😍 I got one about 3 weeks ago and love it . Thank you again for another wonderful video x

[@wyldhouseplants]

Loved the video Claire 😊 My Monstera is a similar size to yours and i use a large curved babboo stake to support mine and it works a treat 👍

[@beverleyknight9148]

Great video Claire, well done. 😊

[@Melmel236]

I didn't love the strappy anthuriums when i first started watching a year ago but they have grown on me for sure

[@vessyhus]

Just finished my repotting and repainting some wall corners near the windows after treating them for mold, made some hot chocolate, sat down and "Bingo": there you go doing the same🤣🤣🤣. Lovely video, more of the same, please. As for the ending, I think I guessed, but don't want to spoil the fun for the others. It will be a few very interesting videos/vlogs, if you decide to film it. Also, I know you have one edible plant inside. I'm currently thinkng of replacing some of my decorative plants with tropical edibles. I already have Piper sarmentosum (tastes great in salads!) and am looking for other similar plants. If I had a 5 meter tall ceiling I'd totally get a cacao tree, but alas...

[@SimplyShazelle]

You've inspired me to have pallidiflorum as my number one dream plant lol

[@quiquiqui]

Claire, for the watermarks the best and easiest thing I found is just to use a hairdryer

[@laurieramkeesoon]

Plant tours and chores and unboxing. Pls ❤

[@ameliaharper3185]

Nearly said the monstera just needs a bigger pot last time you mentioned it. Will help with making it less unstable too! 👍

[@ghO_Ost121]

Thanks for amazing video. You helped me go through my chores)))

[@kellyharvey8114]

Great job on the rearrange and clean up😀 I find vinegar works well for all sorts of cleaning, especially windows, as well coffee pots, kettles. I to get easily distracted while doing house work. Was doing just that while watching your video, very addictive watching your video's when I should be cleaning.😂 good luck with your floor.