throwing away houseplants

Don't feel bad if you decide to get rid of some plants that you no longer enjoy. You can give them away or sometimes THROWING them out is a huge stress reliever as well.
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[@kathleenhall3868]

Great topic, Jeff. I have to constantly remind myself that my hobby is *growing* houseplants (not Buying, not Rescuing). We all have a finite amount of time/energy and what you devote to triaging one plant takes away from another that's really going to benefit from that care. Love how practical and eco-conscious you are: using what you have. Thank you for your videos.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks! We all have our limits and it's okay to make it more manageable in whatever way you can!

[@Nanchantress]

One of my covid lockdown projects was learning to grow cacti from seed. I planted over 1000 seeds (!) and managed to get around 300 baby cacti. When they are tiny that's manageable, but as they grew over the next couple years I had to "cull the herd" periodically. Like you, I find the process kind of therapeutic. I now have about 100 of my "covid cacti" left and they are around golf ball sized. Cacti require patience lol. I really enjoy your channel 😀

[@EverythingPlants]

I'm doing this exact thing right now.... Growing cacti from a seed lol

[@22dolxxxphin22]

I am doing the same with mesembs now XD... In a year I will not know what to do with hundreds of them 😅...

[@addicteduke]

Thank you. I still struggle to throw away a plant but will get there...

[@jorgenieves558]

I guess I’m one of those who feel very guilty of disposing of plants. But I’m happy to hear that plant supposed to make you happy and there’s a lot of plants that I own that don’t and gets me frustrated. So thank you for the video. I’m encouraged now to just feel happy with the ones that are doing good. And tossing out those high maintenance ones.

[@EverythingPlants]

You were not alone. Sometimes it's difficult to make that decision but honestly..... Line up a few plants and huck them.... Just full-on quarterback trow them! Lol

[@lukki7ster]

I used to feel that way too. But after a while i realized once i tossed it, i totally forgot I even had it!!! 💚

[@kyrad6543]

This time of year, a lot of my houseplants will start migrating outside for Summer Camp. Anything that I've been contemplating tossing out, definitely will go outside for the Summer. At the end of Summer, I will decide who can come back inside, who will be given away, and who will go to the trash!

[@EverythingPlants]

I've done this with a couple as well....but I'm confident they are not coming back in the fall

[@marijkegroenland]

When i threw out my Pink Princess... Man that made me so happy! 😂 Thanks for sharing Jeff, there's no shame in tossing a plant that doesn't make you happy.

[@EverythingPlants]

You bet!

[@childofpersia1213]

This is the plant I need to toss but I haven’t had the heart to do it. She’s just so ugly 😂

[@bogi10181]

Good timing on this video! I feel bad throwing them away but I threw some away today that had trips and they just don't look good! I do feel better! Less stress!

[@ildikojones7073]

That monstera is beautiful!!! I’ve finally reached the point where I am able to discard plants. I have a pretty nice syngonium collection, multiples of many varieties and they’re mealy bug magnets! I’ve decided not to fight losing battles anymore and threw out a few. I’ve way too many plants now and taking care of them has become more of a chore than joy, so I’m getting ready to give some of them, and cuttings, away. How’s your pothos competition coming along?

[@EverythingPlants]

It's not fun when it feels like a chore. Good for you! The pothos race is slow and steady. I haven't really done anything lately

[@louisemcelhill5748]

OMG! Thank you for showing me what a thrip looks like. Ive watched tons of plant care videos, but they never showed what thrips actually look like. Very helpful.

[@EverythingPlants]

You are so welcome!

[@JoannaLouise200]

So impressed with the M. deliciosa in the jar!...just love those roots & leaves 💚. My late elderly neighbour (not a great lover of houseplants) got frustrated and dumped a potted Monstera in his back garden in a North facing corner of his house wall, and it survived many British (London) Winters, and its adventitious roots 'cemented' themslves into the brickwork! I think it was trying to get to the roof for more light :)

[@AlanAbrams]

I have zero problems binning plants. My collection isn't nearly as big (I'm at about 60 or so right now and I give them the best care possible. Pests haven't been a huge issue for me outside of certain species of Alocasia. I've been honing in on the plants give me the most joy (Monstera, Philos, Syngonium, Pothos, Aglaonema) and have either given away or trashed the problem plants. Life is so much better this way.

[@JustJ0nathan]

I love this - honing in on the plants that give you the most joy. I’ve been doing this gradually over the past couple of years. I’ve gotten my collection down to a dozen plants now, but each of them have consistently provided me with joy over the years I’ve owned them. The plants I felt lukewarm about I either gave away or trashed.

[@zulmabontiffe487]

How many humidifiers do you have for all your plants?? I find that if you just take them and spray the leaves with whatever you use for pests, and give them fresh soil maybe that they will recover. But if you choose to discard them, do that. I have all my plants in leca and I have O pests. I never keep a new plant in the house until I remove all the soil it was in. Quite often the soil is loaded with fungus nat eggs and that's a BIG PROBLEM not only for you but for ALL YOUR PLANTS. THANKS😅

[@ConnieP92]

Xlnt Jeff! Yes it's OK to throw away (or pop into your outdoor garden like I do) or give it away. Your mental & physical health is far more important than a plant! Plants should bring us joy not stress, so cutting down or cutting out should always be an option.

[@EverythingPlants]

Exactly! Thanks for watching

[@fawnvigil6727]

I have no problem throwing out ugly plants or cutting ugly leaves off. It’s in my collections best interest and it stays looking great!

[@EverythingPlants]

Exactly!

[@melrussell7830]

Thanks Jeff 😊 Sometimes it does get to stressful dealing with pests

[@EverythingPlants]

Do whatever it takes to keep the hobby fun

[@brigitterauscher5031]

Thank you for this video! I've been throwing problem plants out for years (feeling a bit or a lot guilty!) but it's nice to know other plant people do it too! Makes me feel a lot better!🥰🥰

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh ya.... Don't feel guilty. It's a part of the hobby

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Good morning thank you for Sharing your houseplants collections beautiful video

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!

[@CindyC178]

I toss plants when needed and also give away plants. No guilt here. Good video as always!

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes! Thank you!

[@carolstuff]

Good vid Jeff; thanks for sharing!

[@Propfaqs]

I, too have given away houseplants that I did not love. If they are in nice pots, the recipient doesn’t know that you fell out of love. It just got ‘re-homed’. I have a beautiful cat I adopted from the NYC shelter. Same story. And we love each other!!!!

[@EverythingPlants]

That's awesome!!!

[@Propfaqs]

@@EverythingPlants 🤩

[@hwilson8572]

I agree , it’s your collection , any plant for any reason, trash , donate, whatever!, Things are looking great Jeff!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks 👍

[@grangrampa832]

Thank you ❤

[@EverythingPlants]

You're welcome 😊

[@mamalongsplants1559]

You know you heard somebody's feelings throwing that Hoya in the trash. I feel you . I do the same thing sometimes❤😮😮

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh well....they can come get it next time haha Thanks so much for watching

[@sandy5097]

So glad for this video, I sometimes feel overwhelmed with my collection, I'm going to get rid of duplicates, and the ones that just don't bring me joy, I too am getting rid of my Pepperomia Hope, It just won't grow! I usually like to find them homes if I can

[@EverythingPlants]

You can do it!

[@ofhismercy109]

Yep, thrips are stressful. I tossed several when faced with treating the entire collection, it was so overwhelming that any plant giving me grief went right into the trashcan. So many plants look amazing with minimal care......I lose patience with the ones that just struggle and look horrid😂. I refuse to waste my emotion on guilt over them.

[@EverythingPlants]

That's exactly how it should be!!!

[@1NanB]

I've tossed lots of mine... they can get overwhelming ...

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes it can and just keep the hobby fun. I know a lot of people find it difficult to throw them out, but once you do you feel a sense of relief?

[@dianecaruthers966]

Do most pests come from new plants that are brought in? Thanks

[@jaaustin500]

I have resigned myself to when you have nature inside, we’re gonna get everything that goes with that, which means bugs. It’s inevitable. So now it’s all about not letting it too out of control -- but I don’t get upset anymore. It’s all part of the hobby.👍🥰

[@EverythingPlants]

This is exactly my mentality as well. You are always going to have bugs....just manage it the best you can. And if you happen to let a plant or two be the sacrifice then so be it haha

[@DionneRoxanne]

Great video Jeff!💚🌿

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much!

[@joycejanier737]

where do you buy plant velcro? Great video, now I don't feel so guilty over throwing out the odd plant that doesn't make me happy anymore, LOL!

[@EverythingPlants]

Never feel guilty..... In the end it's just a plant. I bought this velcro at Canadian Tire. I'm pretty sure you can find this stuff on Amazon or any Garden center really....

[@planttherapy1860]

I have been doing this too. If it's not doing well it goes outside first. If they don't bounce back in the trash you go.

[@tonyabrown39]

I still have a problem throwing out a plant. I did finally toss a yucca tree that wasn't doing well. Tossed it in a corner of my yard - went to pick it up other day and the top part has rooted in the ground lol

[@EverythingPlants]

Do you live in a warm climate? Will it survive year round

[@tonyabrown39]

@@EverythingPlants no i live in Tennessee so it gets a bit cold in winter❄️

[@charlie81dbz]

@@tonyabrown39 I wouldn't be surprised if it grows in spite of the cold and returns yearly. They can actually be a bit difficult to get rid of. Ask me how I know lol.

[@tonyabrown39]

@@charlie81dbz thx. Im gonna leave it there and see what happens

[@julieoyundo]

I just had this thought today. I have thrips and I just want to get rid of plants that I'm taking care of that I don't want anymore. This confirms that my paraiso verde needs to go in the trash. I don't want to pass on pests and I can't be bothered anymore.

[@EverythingPlants]

Toss it out!!!

[@lupitateve5491]

Hi.I do the same especially when they have pests. 👍

[@EverythingPlants]

Great 👍

[@Plantlifewithnina]

Hello Jeff from Puerto Rico!!! This is my new English speaking plant channel. Would appreciate your support. I do understand the too many plants syndrome…lol!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🪴🌿

[@sheilacasper2030]

I agree about throwing away plants that are dying, diseased, or ugly. I am wondering about putting diseased plants in the compost bin. Will the pests survive and end up in the composted soil? Also the planters: they should be thoroughly washed before reusing. Your monstera in water is amazing. Do you fertilize the water? .

[@EverythingPlants]

I know if a plant has a virus (like mosaic) to bag the plant and keep it out of the compost.....that's the extent of my knowledge with this

[@PlantyYogina]

Love this! Totally agree @ “if a plant doesn’t give you joy, it’s got to go”. I’ve had that approach from the outset as I’ve usually only bought plants that make me happy. But, fell out of love with my peperomia hope - which looked a lot worse than yours when I finally gave up and dumped it. 😏 But there are others I couldn’t bear to give up on, ie. my Jade plant, even though the sight of its denuded straggly stems depressed me. 😖

[@EverythingPlants]

I'm the same why....I have a certain few that I will fight the battle, but one like the pep. hope I could care less haha

[@PlantyYogina]

😂

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Great advice as always 😍🤩!!!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thank you!!

[@anitaokey3073]

I've done that a few times binned a plant full of mealybugs and given away or sold plants I don't love any more. X

[@EverythingPlants]

Sometimes we have to cut our losses

[@donnarie101291]

sometimes i plant some of my "tired" or "no joy" plants outside in early spring and by early autumn if they look better i may take them in again.. if not they go the way of the annuals...😎

[@GreenWitch1]

I have very limited space, so I’m already rehoming some that are fine. They just don’t do it for me. If they don’t bring me joy, they’ve got to go to make room for those that will.

[@kathrynrobinson670]

Agreed! Sometimes the best thing you can do is to just cut your losses. Why have plants around when they are not growing well.

[@EverythingPlants]

Exactly!!!!

[@cherylboyd5548]

Hello I love your plants 🪴 I have a few and my problems is my leaves aren't real green.

[@EverythingPlants]

Are they kinda yellow/bleached out? It could be getting too much light

[@cherylboyd5548]

@@EverythingPlants yes they are okay maybe I need to move them thank you.

[@beverlydeardurff5366]

I know that when I have too many plants. They die! It's easy to throw out. I keep tabs on the plants that I have success with. I don't purchase any plants that I kill. I figure out that I don't have a "green thumb" for that species of plants.

[@lukki7ster]

Please remind me what grow light you have at the top of the rudsta? Im considering removing the glass shelves also but dont kno if my top grow light will cut it. I also have that barrina tower light as well. 😊

[@EverythingPlants]

It's mother light, but honestly barrina has some great options for cabinet lighrs

[@NviGWarren]

Be still my heart!!

[@heatherstephens9295]

Do you have a water bubbler in with the monstera roots?

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes....I have been using it for a while now. It's an air stone water pump

[@bettyeboop2942]

I have no problems tossing plants that don't grow or have a bad insect infestation. I have given away plants and now I only buy plants that can live with a little neglect like Sansevierias and Hoyas.

[@EverythingPlants]

Plants best suited to your care! Glad you identified that

[@annezeigler5982]

Jeff, how long do you leave the oxygen bubbling in your monstera water?

[@EverythingPlants]

I actually leave it plugged in pumping all the time.... I do have two pumps which I cycle between plug-ins and sometimes they die but just needs to be recharged again

[@windyacresway]

Im about to toss my neon pothos.Ive tried more light,less light,watering when totally dry,watering when its about 70 percent dry but no matter what i do i get small leaves that are a very pale yellow.First i thought it was to much light but nope,these yellow leaves come in randomly over the plant.Its not rootbound etc.I have never been able to get those bright leaves on it for whatever reason.There are no bugs and i fertilize it.To the trash its soon going.

[@sushiegirl]

Hey Jeff, funny every time I see a thrip it’s white not black 🤔, pretty sure it’s thrips because of all the signs. I use « kill this plant » recipe for thrips but I’ve decided I’m not spending money on plants anymore, when I see signs of thrips I go nuts so, no more plants for me lol. Some are easier to keep than others so I’ll keep those 🥰

[@melanieg.9092]

There's different looking kinds of thrips but afaik they are equally damaging 😅

[@sushiegirl]

@@melanieg.9092oh thanks I didn’t know that ❤

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Could that black thrips with the white stripe in the beginning have been a beneficial pirate beetle??

[@EverythingPlants]

I don't think so, but I'm no bug expert

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

@@EverythingPlants You're right, just looked it up: "Thrips are usually black or yellow-brown, but may have red, black, or white markings."

[@grat2010]

Mine just die from neglect when I have too many so it's easy to toss those out.

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

I have no guilt throwing plants away. I don't buy expensive plants so it's never a financial loss for me, and like you they go in the compost (not garbage).

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes.....it goes back to dirt haha

[@Wubblyt]

I would advise against giving plants with thrips away. People who have not had them before might underestimate them and then it would ruin the plants that they already owned as well. Same for root mealybugs, though they are much slower in causing damage. When water is shared between plants they will be a lot of work to get rid of. As for other pests it would be more manageable if the new owner isolates them until all pests are eradicated.

[@EverythingPlants]

I 100% agree..... For me they usually just go straight in the trash. Thanks for your comment!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’ve tossed away plants in the garbage. Lately it’s been mealies. I won’t see any for months then all of a sudden I find one infested in mealies. Out they go.

[@EverythingPlants]

Yep, that's how they go unfortunately

[@yvonnesmith6152]

Ngl, this makes me a bit furious. If you have thrips, you’ll have them everywhere and I bet they’re in your IKEA cabinet too (they love cabinets) If you can’t deal with your infestation….don’t have plants!!

[@aphetrerryac3603]

2:21 - Noooooooooooooo!

[@bile897]

I got you gave them away for free. Not trashed.

[@Bill77188]

Alocasia Life

[@grangrampa832]

Can I spray insecticide in my house

[@EverythingPlants]

I do it in my house with the bathroom fan on..... Just read the labels and see what they're recommendations are for safety. A lot of times I will put on a mask if it's a chemical insecticide. There are some organic ones out there as well....

[@WendyP1965]

What is ur acual job?

[@Cheyscrochetshop]

Apparently you haven't been told that's not an appropriate question to ask so rudely.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello....I am in healthcare

[@WendyP1965]

@EverythingPlants Oh, nice! I was in that field for yrs too. Loved it! Thanks.

[@WendyP1965]

@Cheyscrochetshop Apparently, u don't know if it's mentioned in a vid that KZbin isn't a full-time job, then ppl are going to be curious enough to ask. If he prefers not to answer, then that's not a big deal at all. It wasn't meant to be rude.

[@WendyP1965]

@EverythingPlants Sorry if the question sounded rude, and normally I'd always say, May I ask," but I was busy while listening, lol, and just typed it really fast. Love the videos, and thanks from a fellow Canadian!

[@cristenorr8207]

Doktor doom fumigater

[@EverythingPlants]

Fog my whole basement lol