Top 10 Affordable Houseplants for Spring!

[@horace6851]

I know it's not a popular opinion but aroids are not really toxic to pets. The oxalate crystals are irritant but they would have to feed on them, like rabbits, to actually suffer. It's the same for us and raw spinach, yes it has oxalates but you'd have to either have a medical conditions or eat A LOT of it to have health problems from it. So while you don't want to risk your kittens' health, sure, I'm convinced that in a years time you will be able to bring all those aroids to your house :) As long as the cats don't eat a lot of leaves habitually, occasional gnawing is not going to hurt them. Just don't get a Cycas :)

[@kassandrastein4249]

The big problem with cats and plants is they sometimes mistaken plants with cat grass. Personally my cats leave my big leaved plants alone but as soon as the leaves become slimer like a fern they like chewing them in case there's nothing else avaible. I don't disagree with what you say because I had similar experience but better save than sorry.

[@horace6851]

@@kassandrastein4249 also some cat breeds do get kidney problems (the risk factor in the case of oxalates) so I agree to be careful and wait until the cat is mature enough and used to plants around. My cat only used to eat dracaena so yes, super narrow pointy leaves. And I see a lot of plant parents with cats with no problems, so I just think Kaylee will also have them in her house soon enough :)

[@AmayaYume]

I definitely agree! I have around 40 aroids in my house and a cat who can get on anything and everything. It's been years and there's little bite holes in my dracena and pothos, and leaves everything else alone. I'm generally more concerned about her playing with the leaves on my larger leaf aroids than her chewing on them.

[@kassandrastein4249]

One of my cats used to eat old leaves from my ficus. After I put the ficus somewhere else she never did it again. I just reflected one year after that her problems with digesting came from them. She once also destroyed one of my favorite plants because she was angry. In general sometimes cats also bite plants because they are bored. Wouldn't recommend even midly toxic plants to new pet owner especially when they are kitten. First watching them on how they treat non toxic ones and then maybe add everything else. I also let my cats welcoming new ones when I get them so they know they belong to the gang 😀

[@horace6851]

@@kassandrastein4249 Ficus is a different story than aroids, latex present in the sap can actually get pretty dangerous if anyone develops an allergy and it's also way more irritant than oxalates. But I agree with taking it slowly, especially with kittens.

[@mabonniejungle....7851]

Just the video I needed today, pretty plant babies and reasonably priced too. What more you ask for !?! 💚 *definitely part 2😊*

[@buenamorena1]

I was literally sitting at my kitchen table looking at my black Velvet alocasia, when it popped up on the list. It's a great plant. Keep up your great work with these types of videos.

[@Gkrissy]

Yea they are so cute. I just watered mine today. I got it from Trader Joe’s a few months ago.

[@BlackBackLioness]

The great thing about the variegated peace lille plant is that if the store skips out on watering them they'll likely reduce the worst offenders if you ask and as we know, they perk up as soon as they're watered. Got mine for £5!

[@nic8625]

Love this basic plant index 😅. I’m a firm believer everyone should have a Cebu blue pothos. One of my favs!

[@kassandrastein4249]

Mine I doing pretty well on a pole. A cebu blue is *really* a must have. I used to envy America for them but now we get them in Germany very cheaply and omg I love it.

[@nic8625]

@@kassandrastein4249 I completely agree. Ohh I can imagine how lovely it must be climbing on a pole! Climbing Cebu leaves get huge!

[@JoanneZira]

Funny you made this list, it's basically my list of plants I want once they arrive in UK and become affordable. I've clearly been good at keeping my eyes peeled, because in the last 2 months I've bought: a Lemon&Lime Maranta for £10, A 4 leaf Clarinervium for £17, A Macodes Petola for £13, that nearly died because it had travel issues, but is on the mend... slowly but surely. And a big Gloriosum for a tenner. So your pricing is spot on, and yes, I would love more of this please 😊

[@EmmaMorgan09]

Yes please Kaylee… always a part two. And part three. Keep them coming!

[@ninaastk]

Caladiums are amaazing. I've been growing them for three seasons, all from tubers, and they're absolute showstoppers. I quite enjoy that the leaves don't last all year, because they give you a little project every spring, and more space during winter. :)

[@Thrinmeister]

Agree regarding IKEA! I went there last weekend to specifically look at the plants…and almost all of them were artificial! I did get some great cache pots though, and some beautiful mugs to use as cache pots for my smaller plant babies. Part 2 would be lovely.

[@arches00]

I just moved to Cairns In Australia and caladiums here are amazing. My absolute favourite is strawberry star. So so white with gorgeous pink spots. So lovely. The apple blossom Caladium is also very pretty

[@shabebeb7445]

We often travel up to Cairns for plants from Townsville ❤

[@thatplantguy93]

Love that jewel orchids are coming back. Better start chopping and propping mine.

[@ThaoNguyen-hl6mb]

I don't like white variegated plants but I start covetting a Philodendron Florida Ghost after watching your videos 😂❤. I love how the leaf changes color from juvenile to mature (like syngonium), long contrasting red petioles, lobed leaves 😍, and a lot of people mentioned it's very easy to care. I bought an itsy bitsy baby plant for $25. Hopefully it grows fast.

[@maritatripet7480]

I've had several crocodile ferns and I love them. I find they tend to be a bit more sensitive than other ferns. If they start to go downhill they've never bounced back.

[@jyvaineorchids2255]

I've got 3 kind of spatiphillum: the ghost, the normal and the diamond. They are blooming so i'll cross the 2 variegated and see if i can get seeds, and with a lot of luck some variegated babies 😋

[@hana1664]

I LOVE my variegated peace lily! The leaves are much firmer than a normal peace lily and kind of corrugated. I feel it takes underwatering better than the normal one. Highly recommend!

[@meghackett7394]

I have a crocodile fern!! My sister bought it for me, never would have bought it myself but I love it!!!

[@sharpestdart]

I'd love to see a part 2 of this. I have several aglaonemas around my house, they are extremely easy to care for, no pests, no disease, many different colors to choose from and very affordable here in Canada 👍 I have a crocodile fern that i reacued from Lowes for $1 because it's Lowes and they don't know how to care for plants. It's been a couple of months and it's still struggling but at least it's not dead yet. I've always liked the foliage pattern so I was more than happy to try to rehab one

[@Gkrissy]

Yes I love this plant I have one in my bathroom.

[@stacey8073]

Canadian here, I picked up a 4” crocodile fern last week at the grocery store of all places, for $10. I can’t even find these at plant nurseries! Hoping I don’t kill it. Should have taken all three that were there just in case 😬😂

[@jodidelong3663]

Hello from a new fan in Canada. You're clever, funny and knowledgeable--and straight-talking. I respect that hugely, where a few plant channels I've given up on because of one thing or another. Love your selections and interestingly, I have a few of those--Cebu Blue, Crocodile fern, a small Anthurium clarinervium and a calathea or two--and waiting patiently to get Florida Ghost, which at least one local garden centre has had and will get again. And a jewel orchid--I had a tiny pink-veined one but it got some malaise and I've not seen it offered for sale anywhere. It's been infinitely fascinating to see all sorts of sudden plant enthusiasts (a COVID thing) for those of us who have been growing plants indoors and out since forever. The ones who swoop down on the latest must-have 100.00+ plant...they can keep those, as I know in a couple years they'll be reasonably priced. Like Pink Princess (I love mine and paid 25 bucks for it, and it's lovely) and a bunch of other plants that are dropping in price. Anyway, I enjoy your videos and still have many from the past to catch up on.

[@Shniedelwoodz]

Yey, orchids! Also, the veining of the Macodes petola sparkles. Ludisia discolor is usually easier to get but it just not as funky.

[@erinh4184]

If you place a flashlight beam on the leaves at night the gold veining on this variety (Macodes) almost glows/glitters. "Its stunning."

[@i_cant_think8947]

I’d love to see another one of these! As someone who doesn’t spend huge amounts on plants I definitely enjoy seeing some of these guys as well as the rarities out there Clarinervium has been on my wishlist for a while and I never knew they were doing their rounds again!

[@devinsnow1351]

I love the crocodile fern, I've had 3. My cats love them too. Apparently they're tasty, very tasty.

[@Shniedelwoodz]

Regarding cheap large Calatheas: keep an eye on Lidl. Bought my large orbifolia there for 8€ during Supersniffels and also a rufibarba. Not sure whether that's the case for Lidl UK, tho.

[@leas.8603]

In Germany it's the same. Lidl and Aldi have very good options from time to time.

[@Gkrissy]

I love lidl for plants in the states.

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I got a huge orbifolia in Aldi last autumn for £12. Aldi always have houseplants now. I try to rescue as many plants as I can cos they really do not look after them!!!

[@gablovesplantssydney]

Definitely agree about Ikea. The quality has gone down over the last few years here in Australia. You used to be able to get lots of different live plants and great plant pots and troughs. You can still get small pots but the large troughs are non-existent. They have a very large selection of plastic plants which is very disappointing. please I would love it if you did a part 2. I have all of the plants on your list so far they are perfect for a house. Not sure if my black Maranta is the same as the silver band but they look very similar. Great video as usual thank you

[@aaasiek18]

Maranta silver band, noid and varie are in Polish big box stores for less than 10 £ ;) As well as variegated peace lilies, they were for 15-20£ :)

[@Purrs_and_plants]

Hey Kaylee Love your channel, have seen every video. I have 2 kitties, a pedigree and a moggy and have several peace lilys around my house and they are fine, Ive recently just added a diamond to my collection and she’s beaut. They say the are toxic to cats but ive never had any issues after my kitten nibbled a leaf or 2 and my vet said the worst would be an upset tummy. I genuinely believe that cats know which should'nt be eaten, my 2 stay away from 99% of my collection. Enjoy your ghost because she’s a stunner!!

[@PozdrawiamMame]

Maranta silver band is in box stores everywhere in Poland :) for less than 10 Pounds

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Yes, Part2, please 🥰

[@heatherstephens9295]

Would love to see a part two please 👍👍

[@ryanboselowitz8048]

A friend bought me an orbifolia of this size for $12 at trader Joe's for folks in the US!!

[@Gkrissy]

Yes I got mine at Trader Joe’s too. ☺️

[@valkyrie_592]

I absolutely adore this list. All these plants are exactly what my picks would be. Also so excited for the feed honestly. I really do hope it will take off as a rocket because it just really sounds insane

[@hberror404]

Why did I star fangirling when you mentioned caladium!? 😅 They're a personal fave of mine - miss muffets are BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@EMuro-wu7uy]

A part two would be great.

[@viktoriabackeus7610]

Pelargoniums aka Geranium, there's some really pretty ones out there that do tickle the average houseplant collector. For foliage: 'Freak of Nature', a fully sunstressed 'Vancouver Centennial', a sunstressed 'L´ Elegante' For flowers: 'Unicorn Hot Pepper', 'Zonartic Unicorn Hot Butter', 'Madame Thibault', 'Mere Casino' (the one pictured on my avatar) For those that like weird/commercially rare plants: P. tetragonum, P. gibbosum, P. cotyledonis Bonus point for being really great plants for people with winter depression, they survive lots of abuse. And there's over 30000 registered variants so something for everyone :3

[@Brittany_B]

Love all of these suggestions. Some of my favorites lately in my collection are very simple but also extremely affordable are African violets (I like the basic ones but for a little more you can also get variegated types) and purple oxalis triangularis both of which are happily blooming right now!

[@Latayla]

The jewels do fine in my home. RH ranges from 35% to 60% here (more on the lower side) and it’s happily growing. It’s kind of shaded by a couple of philodendron on a shelf next to a south facing window and it’s loving life

[@BoBoBenton]

oh god IKEA has gone to shit pretty much all over but the house plants are particually crap now!

[@KayleeEllenOfficial]

Riiiight!?

[@amelieavermaete6641]

In Belgium IKEA still has a pretty nice plant collection!

[@BoBoBenton]

@@amelieavermaete6641 I voted remain and I am pissed I’m suffering brexit backlash enough with out the ikea is broken because of it too! Lol

[@madamplant]

Yay! I actually have a Crocodile Fern!!

[@you_gullible_fucc]

9:32 They do! It also goes by "lightning bolt" jewel orchid

[@victoriapeart]

something I've found that works with my cats when they used to chew my plants is use a pet safe bitter spray on the plants. they end up thinking all plants taste like that and steer clear from even plants I never sprayed. definitely try it on safe plants first and see how it goes, if it works you may be able to have any plant you want. keep the spray on hand just in case you need to reinforce the "plants taste bad" idea

[@bradchrister5268]

You can get silver bands in B&Q now for under a tenner i belive!

[@PlantsPetsHockey]

Would love a part 2. Love the suggestions!

[@zandrawostel3765]

Loved this video and would love to see a part 2.

[@72Jazzy]

Part 2, part 3, part 4.... How many you want 😁 Yes please 😁 love your clips ❤❤

[@jackiewhitney5031]

Yes, do as many parts to this segment.....love it.

[@RampagingChipmunk]

Got a two inch plug Florida Ghost on the way and it only cost around $20.

[@jessicapetrin1655]

I would love to see a part 2… love all your videos

[@woowooone]

Oh yes, please, another part 2

[@EMuro-wu7uy]

I love your picks, I just got a macodes petola, they were $30 in Pacific northwest. I love them. Do cute, one of my two is producing variegation

[@joshwinters6871]

Low-key, I bought my Orbifolia from B&M and it was £14.95 for a 20cm pot and frankly it was the bargain of the century.

[@takky4774]

I bought a black velvet today in hungary, Auchan, i had one, but it was 2.50£ for a 4 leaf plant

[@rebelraccoon7240]

21:37 💛

[@EmmaMorgan09]

Can I recommend Wilkos for cheap Houseplants. I bought a fairly decent sized pink syngonim for £4 and a small tradescantia blushing bride (never see that in shops!) for £2.50! Just keep looking… they have different plants every week!!

[@asmrperfect1475]

Me too! and i grabbed a philodendron autumn falls for £4 too!

[@plantpants3746]

Florida ghost is still really expensive here in Florida

[@PetalsSepalsandSpines]

Love this video, as an orchid lover, and as a cheap person 😅

[@rosewagner4018]

Love your videos! I’d love to see part 2

[@Rightbackatcha1313]

that Spath looks very similar to Spathyphyllum "Domino" which I've had for years. But "diamond" has a bit more streaking in it as far as I can tell. Definitely takes a lot of neglect. I've resurrected mine many times over the years.

[@bob99774]

I have a black velvet on a windowsill and my kitten is not interested in it at all so you might be ok with that 😊

[@philllove528]

Thanks...and your pretty just listening to you....

[@jenniferclarke2079]

Hi i dont comment much and i just found my guide. I went too hampton court and i remember there being someone who sells or is a grower of aspidistra the person is called philip oostenbrink. I cant remember if you said in this video or the previous that you wanted to find more. I hope this points in the right direction. Dunno if the person still goes to Hampton court its been years. Sorry if this message seems werid like i said i dont comment much and i have social anxiety.

[@phunk8607]

Jewel orchids was $80 but now most are $6 at Bunnings in Australia

[@katiewilliams9273]

Holy crap i got a silver band years ago for 20 dollars in a grocery store

[@merlekehl5752]

Would it be okay for the spathiphyllum if i would cut the flowers?😅 I really love them for their leaves, but i really dont like those flowers😕 Great video, a new part would be nice🥰

[@snehmaadam978]

Part 2 💚

[@vicky3792]

You’re beginning to sway me toward Florida ghost. I have a cutting of the beauty and I thought that would be enough for me but maybe not lol.

[@susymateos8931]

Yes part 2-15

[@LulaMae21]

Is the diamond peace lily the same as the jet diamond that Costa Farms has recently released? I got one and it's so pretty!

[@destineemead8604]

Part 2 please

[@aliceschu7520]

Yesssss part 2!

[@rebeccamyott7041]

I can't get anything decent at Ikea as far as plants go anymore.

[@abbottcrystalm]

🐊 fern can be purchase for 5$ at Canadian Tires in Alberta Canada. Super affordable and while it’s only been about two months, it’s alive and well.

[@katyfortier1917]

Give us more!

[@lindseybannon1843]

I can't find a clarinervium anywhere in my area (Colorado, US) 😢

[@adrianagerdsen7602]

Please part 2

[@manuelakroft5716]

I love the pattern on the crocodile fern. But I reaallly dislike the birds nest growing shape. 🙅

[@amyclare5377]

I£ is $1.72 Canadian they sell alocasia black velvet, zebrina,stingray etc for anything from $6.00 -$20.00 Canadian that $50 (25£) alocasia black velvet must be huge I'd hope so for that price

[@reddingsnuthouse]

In all honesty all my cats have had through the years have never worried with my plants. Atm we have 2 cats 1 is a kitten in our house also and still not a problem and I have lots and lots of philodendrons and other aroids

[@jackiewhitney5031]

I never have had any issues with pets. I feel they have an innate inner knowing what is toxic or not. They may like to chew a bit off and just know it's not good. I once had a dog that ate a whole bowl of chocolate and threw up and he was fine. They are much like us in many respects :))

[@SteveNoblin]

All I am seeing is the cobalt blue Where I live in the states. Unless both are the same

[@ApequH]

Is it just me or have you not talked about the clarinervium in ages? I got one a few years back (pre pandamic) because of yout channel, it used to do pretty well but is not growing at all at the moment😥

[@redgriffen]

What do you think about the purple passion plant?

[@rschreuer]

Part 2🎉

[@ElysiaLloydJonesArt]

Ikea has some okay plants but last time I went in they had a bit of a bug infestation so I had to pass on that, haven't been impressed the last few times

[@LarsLarsen77]

I asked my mom what kind of plant she wanted me to tissue culture a million of for her, and to my surprise she said "lilies and calladiums"

[@EmmaMorgan09]

Lemon lime maranta grows like a weed. Just saying lol!

[@mrjasonjneal]

Down Below

[@kassandrastein4249]

Does anyone know if the fern is cat friendly?

[@KayleeEllenOfficial]

The crocodile fern is cat friendly yes 😊

[@kassandrastein4249]

@@KayleeEllenOfficial thanks. Let's see if I find space for it. Looks very nice.

[@acp7041]

Mangayo man ta da be sang imo tanom. Nami kay damo ka da rare basi palang man ah....

[@aviabad]

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[@lesliefuller7615]

You can still keep toxic plants if you just keep them where your cats can't get to them! :)

[@joannak4329]

I got 90% of those plants latety

[@kmbr.]

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[@bridgitschnur2916]

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[@aimeewildstone4602]

Be careful with lillies with cats they are very dangerous