THROWING OUT MY PLANTS

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#phillyfoliage #plantpurge

[@Shelbsalexis]

Every plant lover throwing a plant out: “Welll… I could take a cutting” 😄

[@dixiechick6652]

Stop 😅😅 I just did that

[@veraveresk5573]

yesssssssssssssssss :)

[@deltatango6793]

“If this does upset you, I’m sorry, feel free to leave a mean comment, I really don’t care.” Thank you Nick for my new motto for 2024. 👏🏼

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😂😂😂

[@deltatango6793]

@@NickPileggiPlants …and delivered with the perfect balance of passionate-plant-person but also not-giving-a-$h#t-if-you-don’t-like-it 😅 I replayed it a few times

[@petermurdoch7540]

This video obviously is a cry for help. Maybe man problems ? He’s looking really old. He’s angry.

[@zoiesomers6393]

It’s the “I’m just happy I made you feel something today” comment for me 😂😂

[@lorafrost9628]

Yes! New angles are nice🎉

[@bottlesandcats]

This video is pure perfection: the editing, the snark, the new camera angles, everything. It just seemed like you had a lot of fun making it! I also appreciate you posting on this topic; I wish more people would normalize imperfect collections and purging plants.

[@marcelagarnica7076]

I second this! 😊

[@jpp7783]

Yes, more personality and sharp editing.

[@RLAnkrum]

Ditto!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

I'm really glad you enjoyed 🥹 It was probably the most fun I've had filming ever! Lots more content to come in 2024 😉

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Agree!

[@emilymajeski]

I’m so glad you said this! I live out in rural Illinois, 45 minutes from anything. Any time I’ve had plants to sell or give away on Facebook, people don’t want to come out here! I’ve even said, like, “come to this Walmart at 1pm if you want these plants” and still people say, “oh but can you come meet me here Tuesday at 5pm?” Etc. like nooo I can not spend $125 in gas to run crappy $5 plants all over the countryside. Lol! Sometimes it’s more sustainable to throw them out.

[@msladyjune3285]

I agree. I take to work and leave in the break room. They go quickly. It’s quit a workout to walk with plants and a lunch bag. Just glad someone else will be happy.🪴💚

[@jfuentes9188]

Kudos to you for trying to give them away on FB!

[@LittleQueenie64]

I hadn’t tried fb. Why is it so hard to give plants away?

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Yes! Too much stress AND gas 😪

[@greymomma]

I have people meet me in a store parking lot, not only to save gas $ but for safety reasons. Plant people or not, it's safer to meet in a public and busy parking lot than someone's private home.

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I love getting rid of clutter and things that just don't bring joy, good for you! My motto is, "life is too short to wear an itchy sweater" and this is the perfect representation of that :)

[@goingslightlymad7172]

This was so theraputic, Nick. thank you for giving me the courage to purge the sick plants!🥰🥰

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Of course! I'm so happy to hear 🥲

[@jaclynsplants]

This was the video we needed! Love how it was filmed and edited. Not to mention everyone needs to be reminded it’s ok to throw plants away! Plant keeping is about enjoyment not stress!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! And I totally agree!!

[@NoDecaf7]

The side camera, very nice little detail you've added for that bit of Nick spice we love! Your energy is contagious, I'll be carrying it with me through the day. What a great video ❤

[@NickPileggiPlants]

This makes me so happy to hear 🥹 thanks!! 💕

[@meganwalker27]

I gave away 150 healthy beautiful plants last year, babies, doubles, plants that just didn't make my heart sing any longer - Now it's go time, I'm chucking what ever is left that doesn't make me smile or is giving me problems. I need to help the landfill trash decompose with more organic materials! 😘

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Lmaooo exactly! 😅 That's quite the plant purge!

[@eronhonez]

Aha! Planty KonMari!

[@kathrynrobinson670]

That purge was overdue. Your editing was impeccable.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thank you! 🥹🥲

[@marfiofamily4228]

Thank you for sharing this. I have a bunch of plants waiting for me to finally let them go and I’ve been avoiding it because of guilt. Gonna tackle this today!

[@daveoverstreet5148]

The purge will set you freeeee

[@lelfah]

"Cause this is your life, not theirs!" I now feel like I have the moral support to throw my croton sloppy painter out of the window, thanks Nick 🎉

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Bye, Croton 👋💋💅🏻

[@lelfah]

I immediately thought of Katya and Trixie when you said that line..... the croton is now in a better place, thank you 🎉​@NickPileggiPlants

[@mestimac]

Crotons have to be the worst plant to have indoors. I took one in when a friend was going to compost it. It looked stupid and leggy, but I held onto it for over a year out of guilt. Finally threw it out after it got spider mites for the third time.

[@lelfah]

Sooooo leggy, the leaves are gorgeous but its just a leggy, twiggy thing, i also kept mine out of guilt but its a gonner now ​@mestimac

[@karenannaluisa3370]

It lasted only until 2:48 before saving a plant which was meant to go. 😂❤ Plant lover to the core!

[@1101naomi]

Sometimes after throwing away a plant, I feel bad about it but after two days I’ve already forgotten it. Lol. I guess I wasn’t as attached as I thought.

[@jfuentes9188]

😭

[@NickPileggiPlants]

🤭 I feel that!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Lollll I'm literally the same way 😂

[@vanessagates7735]

I love how authentic you are in this video. You have such a fun personality

[@NickPileggiPlants]

🥹🥲 thanks!

[@lynnlambert863]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I'm doing the same thing with my plant collection and feel good about it. In the past I've always felt sad and guilty throwing away my babies. I am able to compost mine so that makes it a little easier. I can't for the life of me grow philodendrens of any kind so today out they go! Last summer I got rid of half of my hoya collection due to mealy bug infestation. I fought the good battle for 3 years and surrendered. It's very freeing to get rid of the ones that don't bring you joy. Thanks for making me feel better about purging. Love your sense of humor!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Hey, you fought the battle, and that's more than I'm willing to do lately 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@kaylakitty3814]

You have motivated me to look through my plants today to purge those sad, half dead ones as well as those that just don’t excite me anymore. I like the idea of having fewer plants that I will give better care to and appreciate more. Happy New Year!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Right? And now I have a lot more room for more..... 😈

[@miamianz]

I have a spot in my yard called survivor Island where I out all my plants that wither aren't making it no mater what. Some are still here some aren't and got voted off. 😅

[@meganwalker27]

😆

[@NickPileggiPlants]

The tribe has spoken 😮

[@AmandaGreenman]

I've always liked how you show all sides to plant ownership! I have done some plant purging in the past few months. Like you I've had some poor luck with philodendrons (and monsteras, unfortunately). They really struggle; even with grow lights and humidifiers I feel like they can't survive the long, dry, dark winters I have. Same with begonias, as much as I love them. Hoyas and succulents are much more forgiving to me. So many plants/dirt have become compost in my front garden, so it's all okay!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Those Philodendrons lately... they're so unforgiving! I feel you with the Monsteras and Begonias, too!

[@Billie-jo_field]

Lmfao the Monstera, you know people were coming for you 😹😹😹 this is a great video and so necessary.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

lolol 😂 thanks!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😂😂

[@roxrey2482]

I threw away my staghorn fern and a goldfish plant after finding them infected with scale. I could have treated them but now that I have a little kiddo it's too much for me right now. It made me sad throwing them out but your video made me feel better.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

You can always start fresh with a new one that won't cause you stress... at first, at least 😅

[@Infrawgnito]

I hear you, Nick! My plants know that they thrive/survive or they're off to the composter. Fussy plants don't even get a three strikes grace in my house. Happy New Year!

[@ladystardust9707]

My plants know that if they can’t survive in this fast-paced environment, they get banished to the compost bin 👍🏽

[@NickPileggiPlants]

No second chances over here! 😂

[@LordanJauzon]

The energy was CHAOTIQUE in this vidjeo and I’m here for it

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😂🥹😄

[@Magneticgarden]

I screamed when you pulled the mealybug infested hoya out of the pot. You're much braver than I. I can't touch them without gloves on to my elbows!! 😂

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Lol right?! It was so bad 😭 It's my fault for letting it get like that!!

[@user-uv4uz9zs7z]

Thank you! I really struggle with this. There was one plant I just hated, but instead of tossing it, I snipped it into 4 cuttings and put them in water. And guess what…I ended up with 4 rooted cuttings I hated!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Lol damn.... 😅 a learning lesson, for sure!

[@hoedown175]

“We’re on a rinse journey… let’s go…RINSE” You and Miro are giving me life lately

[@Lindasinish]

Just what I needed to hear. A couple of plants that are in my forest just need to be removed. ♥️ Thank you Nick.

[@auhbooh7339]

I am so happy for you because I know how freeing this process is. I got rid of 200 plants and left with 20 and I’ve never been happier 🥰

[@darkartsbyadrienne]

Gurl yasssss!! Saying the stuff no one else admits to! I've been getting rid of stuff that depresses me or makes me anxious, asking the same questions you're asking, "does this spark joy?". No, it makes me sad and anxious and I just don't need that. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@kat1984]

I've been downsizing as well as focusing on the plants that bring me joy. Dracaena + snake plants, oxalis, kalanchoe, aglaonema Siam Red, and orchids bring me the most joy. I spend most of my time in my bedroom, so it's filled with blooming orchids, my biggest snake plant bloomed 2x in 2023, and my Ishida have been in bloom nonstop for a year. I also have my indoor tomato plant that is over a year old and has never stopped producing new leaves and fruit. Purging is hard, but it does open up space and planters.

[@pinkdiamond345]

I have had to do this and even though it’s hard I felt better afterwards. And it’s not always that easy to find people to take every frikin plant you need to get rid of. Especially when you need them to go away immediately for your mental health. I think the plant community needs to be more accepting in general.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

All my friends would rather me throw them out then me give any of plants to them at this point 😂😂

[@clairepook2703]

Thank for sharing makes me feel better about the plants I have struggled with and lost

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Of course! 😄🪴

[@florance17]

I just got rid of a few Alocasias that had spidermites and they kept coming back... I just got so tired of the constant battle and the leaves were starting to look very sad. It felt so good afterwards, like a breath of fresh air, and I collected lots of corms!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Oh, yay! Not all hope is lost there then. And at least the pests are gone!!

[@Ksnamaste]

The verbal backhand😂😂😂😂. At least your freeing up pots

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😅

[@LittleQueenie64]

You did good! I have so many extra plants because I haven’t thrown clippings away… in the past, but I’m turning over a new leaf! Now I need to purge.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

It's so hard to throw clippings away sometimes!

[@MsRoun]

Happy 2024! 💚💚💚🪴🪴🪴

[@Learehart]

So sassy today! lol sometimes I keep plants because they are in cute pots, I can appreciate a nice planter!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

💁🏼‍♂️💅🏻💋

[@carolynd1679]

I love your channel and I wish you very successful in 2024!!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@betsymaltby6788]

Love the purge! Recently did the same and it felt so good...even freed up a few Berg pots as well. How about as a followup video tell us your current favs and the ones that are least susceptible to pests. Simplifying my plant collection brought me joy!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

I definitely want to make a video about plants that I find to be the most pest-free!

[@scarydebbie]

Thank you so much Nick, for the “permission” to do this. Love your channel!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😉 Of course! Thanks! 😁

[@anitajones7090]

This was new way of filming/editing, is cracking me up! Love it! I also love how calm you are about a pest infestation. I would be freaking out from mealy bugs or spider mites. Not you, just cool, calm and collected. Another great video Nick 👍🏽

[@louiseahmedtropicalplantgr5000]

I've thrown out plants that have severe scale and mealy bug infestations. 1 to stop the spread to my other plants, and 2 because I don't have the space to isolate them. I usually chuck them into the green wheelie bin for compost.

[@yvetteboonecreates]

OMG, I literally just posted this same sentiment this morning and your video came up in my feed. Confirmation. I'm convinced there is universal energy of empowerment to purge the things that are not serving you well. I always enjoy your videos. Happy New Year.

[@tessie7e777]

Absolutely LOVED your video. Missed Nick’s when he posted, but caught yours. It is definitely this year’s energy to purge stress. Thanks for your support, Nick & Yvette!

[@sharonlee27]

😂 I'm cracking up and loving this! "What even is this!?!" 💀 Happy New Year!! 🎉

[@barbaralowry6669]

Thank you, I have also being feeling stress about a few of my plants and now I think I will purge them instead of trying to find another home for them.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

You'll feel much better afterwards!

[@bethlovesthings]

Awww your videos have come so far Nick. Thanks for being a honest voice in the YT plant community.

[@RKDivaDP]

😂😂 plant purge, so needed that. Happy New Year🎉🎉

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Happy new year!

[@LeafyConversations]

I never feel guilty purging whether its plants, clothes, shoes, my own drawings anything. Part of having peace in my life is to make life easier. I am definitely not someone that goes out of their way to do anything. Thanks for this video. 😅

[@amymeik]

aww loved the double camera angle! this was fun :)

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@andiincali.4663]

It's a challenge, a point of pride for me to provide the best conditions possible to get a plant to thrive but sometimes no matter how hard you try you fail. It happens to the best of us. I for one appreciate your honesty.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks!! I appreciate you appreciating that 😄😂

[@Plantsavvy]

I love the motivation given with the beginning dialogue (Instant subscription lol) And cleaning out old plants to make room for the new ones for the new year!! Thanks so much and Keep planting!!! 🙌🍃🪴🙏🌱

[@irynalaudadio1782]

Nick Your video is so on time for me! I am tired from fighting for some bad looking plants! It is time for change…

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Yesss it's time for them to go!

[@ConniieBearrr]

This was an awesome video! I love a good purge of anything!! Its very therapeutic! And i for sure have some plants that no longer bring me joy and should meet the trash!! I felt the weight lift off your shoulders in this video!! Love it!❤

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed 😄 Toss those sad plants!!

[@tierrawilliams4849]

Love this video. I don’t feel bad when a purge needs to happen with plants. Working on my own purging. Thanks for sharing

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! 🪴💚

[@aprilsheets9120]

One of your best videos! I love how real you were and you recorded it, the rest of us do the same thing but don’t tell anyone 😂

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Aw thank you! 🥲💚

[@carolsmith7951]

Thanks Nick, what a relief for you. I've done this now and then and it can be a renewal of the collection and ourselves. Happy New Year 2024!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Happy new year!

[@mstwistedtressys]

Happy New Year, Nick 🎊✨️🙏💖 I wish you continued success in 2024!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@katie77r]

I love everything about this video, you can literally make anything entertaining 😂 Thanks for making me feel better about purging my plants! 😊

[@NickPileggiPlants]

This made me really happy to read 🥹 I'm so glad!

[@katie77r]

@@NickPileggiPlants Awesome! 😄

[@ladyd7412]

I feel good that YOU feel good! Thanks for sharing!

[@deh2775]

Love this video-and the message! Clear out the dying plants and not feel guilty. Thanks, Nick!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Of course! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@kyrad6543]

What a great way to start the new year, Nick! Out with the old and tired. You are an inspiration. I use one of those same "decision-makers" when I toss out plants. If I can get a new one if I really want it, it's readily available, etc. then I don't feel as bad throwing it away. Sometimes it just has to be done!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed 🤗

[@julietopping1412]

I love this video. Thank you for doing this.

[@hwilson8572]

Great video! If it doesn’t bring you joy, toss it!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Exactly!

[@janesowter-maranion9176]

Love it! I love a good plant purge 🎉

[@julievaillancourt4546]

Happy for you Nick, must feel great when you look around now. Love your energy. Hope 2024 bring you good health and happiness. Can’t wait to see your next videos

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thank you! 🥹 Lots more videos to come!

[@Garry-wv5to]

This is so enjoyable to watch. Love the comments and the camera angles.

[@jimp4037]

That even made me feel good!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😂😂

[@daisywrabbit]

those multiple camera angles are cute and fun 💚🪴💚

[@rebeccayoung4019]

I love a good plant purge!

[@Fleurdeplant]

Love your energy. And the verbal backhand! 😂 stubbles on this in my feed and I am hitting that subscribe button!

[@juliehudgins524]

I’ve started doing the same! I often take cuttings (if there is anything viable) but I don’t hang on to strugglers as long as I used to. Thank you for showing even the professionals have struggles!!

[@jomassey4207]

Wonderful!!! Best thing to do occasionally. Goodbye plants that were diseased.😊

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Totally agree! 🪴

[@miguelvali79]

This is giving me life!!!! Best thing I've seen in a long time. Always struggling to get rid of nearly dead or no longer-in-love plants is so affecting my mental health. Not worth the struggle. Thanks thanks thanks for this content. Just brilliant!!!

[@tracywisenburg6320]

Thanks so much for this! I feel like I can purge w/o guilt now. LOL LOVE the new camera angles and love that you looked like you were having fun.

[@christmasczar]

I am so glad you made this!

[@diannklotzbier7447]

Good for you Nick. You helped my feel better about getting rid of some of my plants. Same thing for not propagating cut-off vines😊

[@NickPileggiPlants]

The amount of cuttings I've trashed... it would get some panties reeeeal twisted 🙃

[@tawannayoung5194]

Excellent video. I love this and how straight forward you are. Bye bad plants.

[@jukyyyyy]

I love this video! The multiple angles and a more personal look into your life/collection is so fun!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the new style 😄

[@k.s5889]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@teresaknox6011]

😂THE.BEST.VIDEO I’ve seen in awhile. I love your brutal honesty 😅and you cracked me up ~ those plants were DEAD ☠️

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks!! 🥹 I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@cayteowands]

Lovelovelove the edit🎯

[@kimsmith8219]

Nick I'm traumatized. 😅 I purge plants, just not all at once like that. I'm glad you've eased your stress and can now enjoy the plants that you're loving on. 💚😊

[@NickPileggiPlants]

🤣🤣

[@TheAegis1000]

1. I've had this dead begonia for 5 years. 2. Mealybugs ... eww. 3. Charlie Brown's Philodendron. 4. More dead plants and Thrips (eww ...). 5. Spider Mites ... eww. 6. No cursed plants. 7. Love your "fern" ... 8. No dried out plants. 9. I'm surprised I've kept this straw this long. That plant purge REALLY needed to happen. Thanks for sharing ...

[@effmyefrain]

I usually skip your videos but now I won’t, you’re so funny and relatable. Thank you for the content, much appreciated. Sad seeing that gloriosum go in the trash

[@ameliamurphy8416]

This video was fun to watch. You were a riot! Glad you did what you wanted to do and not worry about others criticizing! Thanks for always showing all sides to plant care, and that sometimes you just are done with some…

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed ! 😄

[@LifewithAshleyAnita]

Thanks Nick! I couldn't agree more. I needed this. :)

[@jmchatfield1]

I LOVE THIS ❤️ I had a begonia that I struggled with for far longer than was good for my mental health, and when I finally decided to just chuck it in the trash, the giant rush of relief I felt for finally getting rid of it was unbelievable 😊😊😊. If it's more trouble than it's worth...trash it! Thank you!

[@kendasaunders606]

I just discovered you today Nick and I love your attitude! My house my plants go kick rocks!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Hahaha thanks for joining! 😄🪴

[@guywithaplant]

Loving the new camera angles and how upbeat the video is. Yes, it is absolutely therapeutic to purge all your dead/dying plants to make space for healthy ones 😊

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Agreed! And thanks!! 😄 I'm really glad you enjoyed!

[@pattheplanter]

I would scrub those pots as soon as possible before anything walks away and infects something else. Great video.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Very smart idea!

[@GrantGreetings]

Yay! So I'm not the only one with dying & dead plants. I think we hang on to them for so long because we feel bad that they died or are dying in our care. We keep hoping to perform a miracle and bring them back to life, but it never happens. I have learned that when a plant doesn't make me smile anymore it has got to go. That just leaves room for those that do. Thank you for this video! You have my upmost respect for your honesty. To be truthful, others need to know that some plants are going to thrive, and some are going to perish. You just deal with it cause you love plants. Anytime you deal with any living thing you take the good with the bad. No matter what profession you're in. Doctor, farmer, and so on. You can't let the sadness take away the joy of loving what you do. It's that simple!

[@tyleranderson4852]

Thanks so much for saying what we all needed to hear!! That said for plants with insect issues even pretty bad issues, neem oil works really well!for getting rid of them! You always make me laugh bc what you say is true! 😂

[@luxuryscreenname5950]

Do you spray the neem oil on the plant or water the plant with neem oil diluted in water?

[@suedobak4971]

Nick...you are so much fun.....thanks.

[@NickPileggiPlants]

I'm glad you enjoyed 😄 thanks for watching!

[@michellecastro2475]

As I'm watching I'm looking at my plants saying who can I combine and who can I get rid of and who has pests. Ty Nick. I do feel guilty when a plant has unloved itself but it is life and just learn from the experience and either try again or don't. I think that's why majority of what I have is snake plants, variety of pothos and spider plants and orchids and monsters delicious and string of turtles and a micans. It's a lot to remember who needs what and when. Now that I mention it. I should write it done. Time to journal in the plant book.😊 Happy new year!!!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

No need to feel guilty, but I fully understand that! It can be hard to get rid of them sometimes. Happy new year 🪴

[@onlyplants]

Love this ❤️ we all need to purge once in a while. Its very therapeutic

[@tkraus46]

I literally yelled out loud, Nooo! When u were about to throw out that monstera 🤣

[@NickPileggiPlants]

😂😂

[@katherinenightingale2205]

Love this. I just tossed a pilea and it's daughter over the bank just because they grew weird, dropping leaves constantly, and I felt really good about it. Go Nick! Don't feel like you need to justify anything!

[@asmasayyad6175]

Go ahead Nick! I am TOTALLY WITH YOU!😄

[@NickPileggiPlants]

🤗

[@heysfb]

I really needed to hear this.

[@jillclark4876]

This could be my fave video you have done!!!

[@NickPileggiPlants]

Thanks! 🥹 that makes me so happy to hear!