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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@cb945]

The time has come to be so bold, Today my scissors I shall yield, And follow what I have been told, The wise words of Mr Sheffield.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Love that! Needs to be on a t shirt

[@_evangelina__]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Merch time 💚

[@TheNetsrac]

"Off with his head!!" 😜 This seems so brutal, but it works Have a nice weekend everyone

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

And you!

[@N0C0MPLY]

Best houseplant channel on youtube!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Legend!

[@emmitstewart1921]

One really beneficial thing that scares many growers is root pruning. Every time I repot a plant, I examine the roots system, and if needed, I prune the roots, especially if it's potbound. Just like pruning the branches, pruning the roots makes them branch and makes them more efficient in absorbing nutrients from the soil.

[@Uberfluous404]

Legend 👍

[@Puddlesmolly]

Im a happy snipper....but ive learnt so much since recently finding you. My plants are doing fantastic for once . Thankyou

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great to hear!

[@emsies8116]

Sheffield woke up and chose violence that day

[@JM-cp6ei]

😅😂😂😂

[@debbieomalley3451]

😂😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@mpras684]

Walked past a jade “tree” with gorgeous pink flowers yesterday. Simply stunning!

[@marialakshmi2330]

Most jade have white flowers. Only one variety has pink flowers 😍

[@mpras684]

@@marialakshmi2330 oh I didn’t know that. They were in the front garden of a house in Sydney Australia. ☺️🌸

[@sandyloyst1811]

100 % Listen to Rich! I cut off my new baby jade and I'm glad I did it. It died but I got two new plants coming from it and three leaves that are making their propagation in earth. I love this man's advice. Next I want to cut off my ficus tineke. It's been here over a month and it just sits there with no growing or nothing. For Rich. It's 5:30am here and I will be going to Mom's about 9am. She told me yesterday she transplanted five more of her plants. I was just there. How do they grow so fast. Plus she is back to using her outside garden earth to pot them. Jeez. Is you Mom still around for fun times like these? I will let you know more later regarding what she is up too. Love and Peace.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Must have some magic in the garden

[@gls5769]

That's Good soil for planting..I live in pretty much desert sand. We had to buy top soil to start a garden..it takes lots of water..We have had to add a few shade trees..the more shade the happier I am..😥🥵

[@sandyloyst1811]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Well after the visit with Mommy, some of her plants are growing like crazy. Others(Prayers and Begonia) are really mad at the top watering and over watering. They are starting to die. Four deaths coming out of over 20 plants won't be bad. I explained to her AGAIN about watering but she told me that is how she has done it for over 50 years so leave her alone. OK then. Her two blooms on the peace lily are still coming along beautifully. The 2 blooms on the prayer died and half the plant dried out in one week. This is the one I hung up like she wanted. Well she could not reach to water it and heat rises and it is hot in that room. Down came the planter and I cleaned that up. The saga continues...............................

[@julesrainey]

New SMP mantra "nice and girthy" 😂

[@vickykent353]

I like his new adjective, Girthy. It's going in my plant vocabulary. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@tobyfitzpatrick565]

My "Go-to" plant guy! Love this episode. And, yes, your jade is a handsome bushy fellow for sure.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers!

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Mr Sheffield ur the best for plant information on you tube . I even recommend you to a lady who was having problems with gnats

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@PlantsAndBlink]

I bought a tradescentia zebrina in the spring of 2023 and over the next few months almost killed it (too little light, pot too big, too much water). I managed to save a few cuttings and propagated them. Now, in the summer of 24, the pot of survivors is thriving and every 10 days or so i cut the longest stems off and put them straight back into the soil. The plant gets bushier every day.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👌

[@hannahtrusty3407]

😂😂😂 you have a great sense of humor. "Nice and girthy" made my day, actually laughed out loud

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂

[@Nuts-Bolts]

Any tips for how I can persuade/cajole my green little lodgers to watch Sheffield Made Plants and so learn how to grow up and look after themselves?

[@pattychristie1713]

I love your boldness; it's inspiring! I had a plumeria planted outside in the ground that suffered frost damage. I broke off the top part that had turned black, leaving just a broken looking stick in the ground D:. I meant to pull it out, but thought "hey let's just see what happens,", in kind of a "what would Sheffield do" moment. I didn't even water it, just relying on overspray from my other plant watering. Low and behold, what did I find this morning? 4 new sprouting leaf pairs! I was flabbergasted! Plants do indeed want to grow :D

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@jessicahanham61]

Woohoo I’m early! 😂 I used to be scared of pruning but it’s become my best friend. Thanks for the video 🙌

[@pennygadget]

You always have the video I need in my plant life 🙌🏻

[@LosAngelesLaura]

Sheffield! ❤ hi plantie friend! 🌱

[@TheLivingBackyard]

And that's how one ends with 478 plants lol - great (but painful) video! 💚💚💚

[@janekiceniuk1578]

I did it! I chopped my gollum jade. Now I potentially have another one😊. Thanks

[@BABZY627]

he’s a pleasure to listen to I’m learning so much !! I hope soon mr. Sheffield can give me some pointers on dwarf bonsai since I moved from New York down here to Florida about lightning and the hot sun here

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sorry never had the plant

[@talinac6491]

Perfect timing ❤

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good Morning!!! 0600 here and watching you wacking the heads that need to come off... Thank You for the advice and tips!!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@island_girl]

"What do I do when my plant is misbehaving?" You prune it. Send a message to her and her neighbors that you're not afraid to cut a b*tch! 😂😂😂 No, but seriously... What if my plant doesn't have any new growth on the bottom? Let's say, a ficus tineke, or a philodendron silver sword... can we prune it lower (leaving only stem) so new growth can come back? I've done it with my bougainvilleas and had amazing results, but I'm not sure it'll work with these, and I need to make sure before I finally behead them.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I've cut mine before with no leaves left. The stem will photosynthesise still and new growth will come. That's no a guarantee though 😅

[@alinazar7998]

Hello richard,i have 25 plants,one of them is a areca palm (it’s getting downhill and im about to throw it in the trash)😅 i did prune my ficus elastica tineke and its branching out like crazy and i also pruned my pothos because it was looking tired and now it’s THRIVING This is my plant collection Zz plant Areca palm Anthurium 3 monstera (i love them) Alocasia amazonica (for some reason its the plant that’s thriving the most in my whole plant collection 😂) 7 pothos (idk why I have so many) A cacti Succulent(i forgot the name of it) Jade plant Tradescantia tri color 3 orchids(2 pink and one white) 2 kalanchoe Ficus elastica tineke Philodendron brasil Hoya carnosa 2 mango plants Jelly bean plant (its a succulent)

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Good advice! Very funny “crying on the couch” 😂

[@leighwatson1861]

Great video enjoy watching you chop them plants

[@kbm4409]

Love the fact you're not scared to give them a major haircut....I have two pothos plants and I'm realizing they may be crawling not climbing...I have them in a regular planter but I wanted to know step by step visually how to pot up a crawling pothos.....Help!!!!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

What variety is it?

[@kbm4409]

@@SheffieldMadePlants golden pothos and a marble queen

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@kbm4409 I did some potting up in this video I Made My DREAM Plant. You Should Too kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXOmoNvotyJaZY

[@joshswrld996]

You should really make a video on staghorn ferns pleaseee😭😭😭

[@teuth]

we've got thrips over here 😞 please pray for my family

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

🙏

[@mamaj6028]

I use a product called mosquito bits. They manufacture mosquito dunks also, which I use outside. Once a month I use the recommended amount in my watering can. They can be used around people, pets, plants, fish and livestock. Since trips hatch in your plants soil, it should kill the larvae. These also kill fungus gnats in the soil. I mix mine in a jar, with the recommended amount in a nylon stocking, its easier than straining. Hope this helps. Sheffield is my go to for my plants !❤❤

[@teuth]

@@mamaj6028 i didn't know it worked on thrips! haven't been using it lately cause the gnats are currently under control. i will make a batch, thanks for the tip!

[@user-yu3ej1qy4x]

The silvery Ann is not a pothos, its a genus called scindapsus

[@miriamcruz4772]

Love your videos!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@Taluta394]

5am Saturday 🎉 thx

[@ohnoyce]

4 here 🎉

[@mpras684]

Good evening at 7:30pm Saturday!

[@melfuz]

Yaaaaay!!! I've been waiting for this one. I've been looking at my snake and jade plant for a while now, terrified to prune them. This gives me courage and hope! Thanks Rich! 🎉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@melfuz]

@@SheffieldMadePlants 🎉🪴✂️💪🏻😃 thank you!

[@LauraMohammed-xv3ci]

Good vidoeo! Jook an adventure! Love it!

[@maluisa3329]

Thank you,. I always want to prune but then I get scared doing it wrong and don’t want to even cut with the fear energy . Seeing you do it very nonchalant motivates me to follow my gut!😊❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@PlantPerson58]

Your tips on pruning have been really helpful for my jade. Now I have 2 and both are pushing out new growth. I’ll be taking a look at my peace lily rescue to see if it needs a prune. I don’t have a lot of space, and it’s important that my plants don’t get too big.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@mamaj6028]

I do propagation and sell the new plants for money to buy more plants and soil !! 🙄🙄

[@Jennie-fh4me]

Tha k you so much! I stumbled upon your vid latest night, and first thing this morning I chopped my very leggy money plant down and got myself 4 cuttings from it! Same with a few other snips from my pathos's. I'm a bit scared with my rubber plant to be honest so will need to pluck up the courage for that one! I love your displays ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@cesarsaladspful]

Thanks for the vids

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Good morning thank you for Sharing beautiful plants lovely

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@danakinzl4533]

Hello Mr. Sheffield, I love starting my day with watching one of your videos. My day could not start without it. Thank you for the tips and tricks for being that perfect plant parent. While watching your videos, a question popped out in my mind. You have bunch of plants growing on trellises and moss filled poles. The question is about how to go about transplanting a plant once it outgrows the pot and the trellis? Especially the trellises into witch the air roots get into? Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Most of the trellises can be extended but eventually you’d probably have to chop it back or let it grow wild

[@Chris-op7yt]

good job. if you let calathea get really crowded, then it becomes very difficult to thin out.

[@isabeljezierska5369]

I'm looking forward to a check up video in 6 months!

[@Marxnchill]

I love how cutting off the flower is good for their health. Like how if you spay/neuter your pets their lifeplan increases. Makes me wonder..... lol

[@sophiaraquelortiz]

😂

[@um-mariem9694]

A big like 😊

[@murielsmart4532]

Another great video😊 ive been putting off beheading my peperomia ... guess its time.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@allonewordcaps]

Yay great video. I have a whale tail plant. I love the look of the single leaf. But he has put off a baby plant! I don’t know what to do. 😊 thank you for all your great advice.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not heard of that?

[@allonewordcaps]

@@SheffieldMadePlants oh. I think i am going to let it grow. Not what i was expecting . But might be cool. If not I’ll plant it a pot and take the baby to the nursery . I bet someone will like it there. If you haven’t seen a whale tail plant they are cool and i thought they only have one leaf. Maybe they don’t sell them there in Sheffield.

[@GrahamWathey]

I like the McKee picture you have.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@rootsmyst9739]

Mr. Sheffield, would you speak about how to care for plants with light leaves such as plants with extreme white variegation. My white-leafed plants turn brown on the lighter parts. Is it too much light? Not enough light? Is there a difference between carrying for darker plants vs lighter?

[@carmenlane7681]

Thank you for your continued tips. I know the jade and snake plants can be propagated, how about the others you pruned?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Those with stems sure. The leaves of calathea etc no

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@DelightfulDissident]

It hurt watching you cut up the snake plant! They grow so slowly to prune anything but what's turned brown is illegal!! You've definitely given me more motivation to chop the top off my fiddle that's hit the ceiling!

[@lovelysosweet8386]

💯💯💯

[@Marilyn100w]

I have a Maranta Leuconeura v. Erythroneura which is throwing out a long thin grass-like/flower-like stem without anything that looks like a flower. Should I wait and see what happens or cut it off? I have only had the plant for about 6 weeks but has been sending out many new leaves and looks very healthy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not sure if the flower is worth waiting for or not. Maybe look it up. If not cut it out.

[@kjudestevens1519]

Another good one. Hmm, I repot my store bought plants same day I bring em home. Will trimming them when they're already going thru transplant and relocation shock be ok? Wondering if that'd be too much stress, esp for tricky ones that don't enjoy my dim household 🤔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It should be ok if you don’t cut off loads

[@AnyKeyLady]

Thanks for the video! Can i do what you did to the jade plant to a yellow kalanchoe if it gets leggy please? I have taken cuttings and rooted them but i want to prune back the mother plant back down. Will they sprout new leaves/ stems?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes, absolutely

[@AnyKeyLady]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Great! Thanks for the reply!

[@dollycaldwell4938]

Ouch 😮

[@mwacks2011]

What do you use to clean your scissors between pruning each plant? Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Just a quick wash under the tap

[@mwacks2011]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you

[@ellencnixon]

💜💜

[@evaparker7142]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@ConnorLowWhistle]

been watching you a few days now learing stuff and only just noticed your name are you from Sheffield ? i am to haha

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s right

[@ConnorLowWhistle]

@@SheffieldMadePlants nicee look forward to seeing more vids :)

[@marsara19]

I've seen every Saw-Movie, but this video will give me nightmares. 🙈 "No, Mr. Sheffield, please, not my plants..." I wonder, if this extrem cutting-method a la ficus elastica will also work with my really ugly Ficus benjamini... 🤔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

For sure

[@ibisman1593]

I concur about the money plant. Mine won't grow upright, with the main stem bent, I'll probably toss it out.

[@CandisOhearn]

Mr Sheffield please help I can’t get these two peace lilies to be healthy. I’ve let them dry out and watered them so they are moist not wet. It was one plant unbelievable pot bound!!!!!!! And the stay on the table with indirect sunlight!!!! I’d like to post a pic, but don’t know how😮

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m on insta

[@MissFruityPie]

I'm going to need a true crime podcast treatment about what happened to that coleus

[@sharonlove6061]

I get it. But man, do I hate cutting up a plant! lol

[@mistermilkman]

Do u recommend a specific type of scissor when pruning & propagating plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not really just nice and sharp

[@mistermilkman]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank u! 😎

[@295lou]

Can the peperomia cuttings be rooted in water? I have a variegated peperomia that needs a trim...I absolutely love it, and if I can get more for free then I'm going to suck it up and give it a trim.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sure can. Soil might be simpler though

[@295lou]

Thank you! I'll give it a try.

[@Spikypotato.]

Please tell me your plants did a happy dance yesterday😁😁🏟️🏟️⚽️⚽️⚽️🥅🥅🥳🥳⚽️

[@LikaPyramid]

Is it reccomended to water plants after repotting or does this really depend on for example what plant it is, if the soil is already (lightly) moist or when the roots have been partially cut/ loosend due to being rootbound ?

[@Tony.795]

All plants can be watered immediately except for succulents. Those should be left dry for a couple days before watering.

[@LikaPyramid]

@@Tony.795 Okay thanks

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Always water after repotting

[@LikaPyramid]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Great thanks!

[@daym8]

Is it true Sir that some plants go into shock if more than a third of it is clipped away? And do they recover automatically thereafter?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

They always grow back in experience

[@ianlacey]

Will those Peperomia cuttings strike in water or soil?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Both

[@lindaschad9734]

How do you handle aglaonema when it gets leggy? If I cut the top off to make multiple new plants, will the original plant resprout or die?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It'll re-sprout new stems

[@lindaschad9734]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thanks!

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Bugger! An hour before this video I hacked a bunch of my plants without actually knowing what I was doing 🤦‍♀ Were you secretly watching me and made this video to set me straight next time?

[@Puddlesmolly]

😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It'll be fine. They always grow back

[@LeafyConversations]

What about Alocasia and Anthuriums?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can prune them back and new growth will come. Does depend on the size of the plant

[@scarletswalking28]

Would you be willing to list the featured plants you interacted with in your comments? I always have to go back and rewatch the whole video to see what you said because there are a lot of plants and you go through pretty quick.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Jade plant Philodendron verrucosum Philodendron melanochrysum Peperomia polybotrya Calathea zebrina Snake plant Peace lily Monstera Ficus elastica tineke Coleus Tradescantia tricolor

[@Mollycoffee]

HELP!!! new to indoor plants and thought my scindapsus silver satin would be ok out on our verandah. It is winter here in Tasmania though. Anyway Sunday night was minus 4 degrees and my beautiful plant with it's sold thick leaves looks like its been run over by a truck. Leaves are saggy and curled and I think my stupidity has killed it. I have taken it back inside hoping that it will warm up and the potting mix will dry out a bit but I have no idea what I;m doing. Please help me.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Maybe cut it back, propagate the stems and see if it recovers with lots of light and warmth

[@littlemuisje]

aah yes the Melaocrisis. Mine grew it's new leaf right through the old one, then got stuck unfurling. 💔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Weird!

[@vernyb7746]

Can you cut Clusia rosea (sorry, I don't know the english name)?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

If it’s got stems then yes

[@talararf8735]

Take the colyose plant out side I mean the second last one in the shade and it will grow huge in no time she loves outdoor

[@brdc86]

I need an SMP guide to Strelitzia Nicolai

[@Tony.795]

If you don't already have a nicolai I would suggest an S. reginae for indoor use. Nicolai grows massive.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I need the plant

[@brdc86]

@@SheffieldMadePlants the plant + high ceilings + space generally + lots and lots of light (so I hear). I’m super lucky to have these. But repotting / dividing is imminent and I’m scared! Mines only about 3ft high but I’m aiming for it will get to 10ft and be an “architectural feature” 🤓

[@Tony.795]

@@brdc86 Then I'd suggest putting it outside during summer to achieve the most stable growth you can get. Otherwise it will put out very long leaf stalks.

[@monicarae9457]

Wait... The trunk thickens?! Should I do this to my coffee plant?!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

If it needs it

[@monicarae9457]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you!!! I'm sure my plants will thank you too!

[@monicarae9457]

I'm preparing to head down to visit my mum who is torturing her bereavement peace lilies. She let's them wilt and faint and get crispy. Should i water before cutting back? Any pointers? She's a danger to all things living!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s best to prune a well watered plant. I like to water a few days before.

[@monicarae9457]

Thank you! And thank you for responding to us with all these crazy planty questions! You're the best!

[@bubalaglava1641]

"more melanochrysum to be miserable about"💀

[@tomoliverminta]

Is that a pothos growing on your architrave? 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sure is!

[@tomoliverminta]

Lovely, how long has it taken to grow along it?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@tomoliverminta I’d say about 3/4 years

[@tomoliverminta]

Cheers Richard!

[@Ishan.patel.]

How can I pass the time waiting for my plants to grow?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Write them a poem

[@Ishan.patel.]

@@SheffieldMadePlants 💀😂

[@sumairahayat7175]

Your plants from asia are growing well or not?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep seem to be

[@sumairahayat7175]

👌

[@brenfays3255]

Are you going to make an update video on them? I'm waiting on an order from AM and am anxious to see how yours are doing.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@brenfays3255 i might do in a few weeks

[@ellidawg2591]

What about Canadians? The links are UK and USA 😢 makin’ me search for things lol 😅😅

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

For what?

[@ellidawg2591]

@@SheffieldMadePlants the Amazon links!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@ellidawg2591 i hear you but I can’t have links for every country!

[@ellidawg2591]

@@SheffieldMadePlants of course you can’t! I was just giving a hard time 😉 copy paste works just fine lol

[@user-ns6er8ny8i]

Almost all of the plants you have trimmed back need to be potted into bigger pots, not cut back. Why don't you repot them into bigger pots? I love your posts but I don't understand this one.