a week of plant things #20 / ITS 📣 PURGE 📣 WEEEEEEEK 📣

oh man this is a big video (for me at least) and i'm honestly a bit nervous on how it'll be received but you know what they say
📣 YOLO 📣
for the last few weeks i've been feeling SUPER overwhelmed with the amount of plants that needs to be taken care of, and i'm realizing that this just isn't sustainable long term. i think i've been justifying the sheer size of my collection solely on the fact that i'm a plant youtuber, and without plants i have no content, but tbh there's no point in having quantity over quality if i'm miserable 🤷‍♀️ so this week i finally did the unthinkable and purged 20+ FULL plants-- some that i've had since the beginning of my aroid collecting hobby and some that i never imagined i'd ever part with. it's been a hard process but also a satisfying one, and if you've been in the same boat i hope this inspires you to just finally do it and reclaim some of your time back! i also talked in depth about how plant collecting has changed for me in the last couple of years and possibly if i'd ever leave the hobby altogether one day.
ALSO i finally announce the launch of my merch after talking about it all freakin year! mark your calendars because it's finally coming on 👻 friday october 13th 👻
most graphic tee's in this video are from tropicsnarcotics.com and i'm wearing a size large!
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[@hithere2468]

Though I agree it's definitely buyer beware when it comes to plant purchases and pests, particularly from private sellers, this represents a default state as opposed to the ideal. I'm concerned that you were too casual about this issue and that this could encourage someone to not disclose pest issues to potential buyers. It is, after all, the buyer who should get to decide the pest infestation levels in their home, not the seller. It is possible that someone doesn't have mealy bugs in their home, to use your example, and so would be justifiably upset to receive an infested plant. Since it's never "just one bug," they could be dealing with mealy bugs forever as a consequence of that one purchase. Emma from Good Growing recently returned a plant because of exactly that concern. (Purchased online and arrived with mealy bugs.) I appreciate the efforts you undertook to pest check and prep your plants, and I'm sure your friend is aware of the general situation in your home. I have no doubt that you're as responsible as possible. It's why I enjoy your channel so much. It's the irresponsible amongst us--the ones who most need to hear corrective advice--who would also be most likely to misinterpret things. I recommend more care in the future around this issue. Thanks.

[@unplantparenthood]

hi!! first off i just wanted to say thank you for sharing your opinion / feedback respectfully. i wish i could say the same about most people who have opposing views! in the same breath, i do feel like my opinion is also valid? i watched it back and don't feel like i made it seem like selling plants with pests is ok and never the sellers fault/issue (and if i did then definitely my bad!) but my main point and something i'm always trying to convey in being realistic in this hobby is that pests just come with the territory. and while getting ANY kind of bug even if it's a single one is absolutely not ideal and not what you expect as a buyer. but having worked in a plant shop myself, i know that some things just slip through the cracks and i'd hope that buyers give some grace to the seller (like communicating with them about a resolve) before immediately demanding a refund or leaving a bad review. having been a moderator in a large local plant group for several years now, i feel like it's so common for buyers (especially newer people in the hobby) to immediately want to get a buyer in trouble for selling a plant with pests (whether it's a single or full infestation). on that note though, if a plant is sold with pests and the buyer is uncomfortable treating it, i do think sellers should offer a remedy and not just pass it off as an "oh well" because that's definitely not cool either. anyway, i'm going to pin this comment so that my thoughts on it are a bit more elaborated! and i hope you can also respect my opinion on this issue as i do yours!

[@hithere2468]

Thanks for your further thoughts and clarification! @@unplantparenthood

[@marymiller5824]

@@hithere2468 Hi there hithere2468….I see some youtubers on this platform that are just selling absolute crap for plants and also have that “Well the pests are always gonna be “ attitude, which makes me furious! But, you should be able to tell the difference between sellers like that and sellers like Charmaine and Alice who’s plants are so well taken care of extremely healthy for the majority of their collection. Then, if pests sneak in then I would consider that an accident. If a viewer can’t see this difference then they really need way more knowledge about the hobby than they currently have. Just my opinion

[@cristyandplants]

this was such a wholesome exchange of respectful disagreeing and thoughtful writing. Not always common on youtube! good job everyone! 😆🤝🏼

[@hithere2468]

Thanks! @@cristyandplants I have great respect for Sherman (Don't know if spelled that right?) and her channel. I'm glad I got the tone right because I do value her opinions very much.

[@kymsalow7676]

You inspire me to get rid of my "place filler" plants and dedicate my high light real estate to more interesting plants. I hold onto plants I no longer love due to 'loyalty'; have had them for years so I feel obligated to hang on to them. The only plant I regret your getting rid of was that big spreading longboy philodendron, but I admit as gorgeous as it was, I wouldn't have the room for it. Love your content!❤ You are one of my favorite content creators.

[@unplantparenthood]

it's surprising how filler plants continue to almost go unseen in these purges because they almost become a fixture in your space. although it was hard to let go of some of these, i feel 100000000x better!! also THANK YOU!! i'm so honored to be one of your favourites and i appreciate you being here 🥹

[@lilmissbeats]

YES we are definitely here for the long videos! Or any length you choose to make. But yes I am a Sherm long video fan, timelapses or not. PS yay for purges and for merch drops!

[@unplantparenthood]

i always appreciate seeing you here in the comments!! 🥹

[@PlantyGeri]

I’m so excited! That discord notification does a better job than KZbin 🧐😂. Can’t wait for this week and any announcements 👀👀

[@unplantparenthood]

thank goodness for our bot!! youtube is really out here trying to shadowban me 🥴

[@alexclark64]

Don’t be so nervous about the launch… it will go brilliantly 🥰 thank you for doing larger sizes and considering all body shapes.

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you so much alex!! i hope so too!

[@jenniferoach_]

SO EXCITED FOR YOUR MERCH!! I already know it’s going to be so cute

[@unplantparenthood]

EEP THANK YOU JENNIFER 💛💛

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

I’m very excited to see the merch when it launches! I’m sure it’ll be super cute 😊

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you shelby!! i'm so nervoussss and hope it's received well!!

[@ArthurGrey.]

While I won't be able to buy anything from the drop, I am so glad everything is unisex!

[@par3433]

Watching this video while I purge my plants. Love watching the plant journey, including the end! Also crying rn I love you and Alice so much 😭😭

[@unplantparenthood]

😭😭 I LOVE YOU BACK 😭😭

[@cozyjackie]

"Sherman's got rizz" I AM DECEASED

[@lisaanglim9588]

I love your crystallinum black too. The venation is spectacular.

[@unplantparenthood]

i agree!!

[@seara-beara]

hope youre finding the amount of plants youre at now manageable for you ❤ i also have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with my plants lately, but for me it was realizing i needed to be more thoughtful about how i display them so they aren't just becoming clutter (especially on windowsills). i think the new arrangement of all your plants looks great!

[@unplantparenthood]

i think that the display/arrangement of plants is EVERYTHING when it comes to the indoor plant hobby! at least for me personally. i know some people love that crazy jungle-esque look, and while they look amazing in photos, for me it's not really practical living day-to-day. i remind myself that the plants are supposed to be a decorative element and i still want my apartment to look like an apartment 😅 i think finding that "perfect" balance is something that continually changes (especially as plants grow) but i also find that it keeps it exciting too. i hope you find your perfect balance too!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I like your long videos. I do take a break in the middle for over night a couple of things. Thank you for your care you give to us. The love you show us. You’re a good person Charmaine.

[@cristyandplants]

Charmaine, as I come back to youtube after a months-long flare up of the long-term mental health condition I've had forever, I want you to know that your videos are the reason I decided to not quit the hobby when I was very down this past summer. My plants got neglected for months. I lost like 70 plants this summer, almost half my collection. I had meticulously curated my collection doing hours of research via yours and Alice's videos and social media. I saw it happen slowly and I felt worse and worse about being able to keep the non-dead but still heavily struggling plants. I abandoned plant tube bc I thought I was done. But once I rode the wave and landed on the other side, I decided to take your advice that I have heard you repeat in all of your videos on youtube: you can taylor collecting plants to your space and lifestyle. You can do things slowly. It doesn't have to happen all at once. So in October I decided to try to rescue my absolute favorites and threw out everything else. And I worked on rehabbing them, one at at a time. I replaced a couple of ones I missed, then replaced some more. As my mental state got better, so did my ability to care for the collection. Today I feel that I am on the other side, and that my collection is almost fully recovered and thriving. I came back to plant tube and unfollowed everyone except you, Alice and Fern: my Essentials. Thank you for being so transparent and honest about everything. Thank you for putting out content despite life shit. Thank you for convincing Alice to come on youtube too. You help thousands of people. I am one of the people that you have helped. ❤

[@CitiznDouchebag]

Bahaha. Your train comment..! It goes right through oute littke town and DAYUM, I think sometimes the conductors are in a bad mood and take it out on us 😂🤣😂

[@Shopgirl2731]

Awwwwww 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 so many good snippets! I’m crying with you. Congrats on the merch, can’t wait for it

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for your support always love!! ❤❤

[@victoriafonova9692]

Omg I’m watching this video for the first time since I’ve gone through most your content and was this video a hint on you having your baby? This is so sweet to watch

[@rebeccareber2208]

Everything looks so good! I am inspired to organize and declutter, especially with my planty things. Thank you.

[@ancyg15]

Why did you cry? Awww…you enrich our lives too.❤

[@unplantparenthood]

they were happy/grateful tears!

[@_justsilvie]

Last few mins were my fave 💜

[@aub_k2819]

I can't wait for your merch!🌿🌿🥳🥳❤❤🎉🎉

[@marybethreuland7897]

I’m so thankful for your channel!

[@unplantparenthood]

and i'm SO glad you're here with me!!

[@lindaedwards4632]

Happy for you 😀 It’s nice to purge every once in a while 👍 I need to do a bunch of purging myself!!

[@franchescamonet9273]

Ohh my goodness; I wish you were still in Sacramento! I would happily buy and take all of these off your hands! I could be your sac buyer 😂

[@unplantparenthood]

my mom usually has plants for sale!! you can message her on instagram (@plantmima) if there's anything you're looking for specifically ❤

[@marieschwarm2513]

Absolutely loved the outtro 🥹😭♥️

[@unplantparenthood]

i was so embarrassed but thank you 😭😭

[@sarahg2665]

That crystal mag is beautiful. I’m so drawn to the huge leaves. I totally understand having similar plants you’re more passionate about though. I wish I were local to you I’d totally buy it. Same with the roseocataphyllum, what a gorgeous leaf shape.

[@carolstuff]

Great plant purge & chores vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for watching carol!! ♥️

[@theslowpokie]

I've also been thinking that I'm really over philodendrons and needing to provide a pole for them and how much space they can take up. I am considering limited my philodendrons to a few select few and then keeping the rest of my collection as anthuriums (except anything magnificum) and hoyas since they're easier to maintain sizes. Glad to watch your vid and see that i'm not alone in feeling overwhelmed and needing to PURGE.

[@unplantparenthood]

i feel like this is where alice is right now in the hobby! her climbing philodendron collection is slowly dwindling down as she's also realizing the maintenance of climbers and accommodating them in a limited space is just not the vibe haha. i totally get it, especially if you're solely growing indoors and don't have the luxury to just throw them outside and let them grow wild. also if you're looking for a sign or push to purge, i say DO ITTTT

[@PetraEmmy]

MERCH! Finally something to look forward too! Thanks Sherman 😊kisses to Pudge 🐶💚🌿and I NEED that sweeper and wober if that pumice stone would be safe on glass top stove, which I hate 😈

[@unplantparenthood]

i don't think i'd recommend it for a glass top stove! i feel like those get scratched so easily!

[@vchavez0818]

I love your long videos ❤ it’s my go to video when I have to do my plant chores on the weekend! I love when you do videos with Alice as well! ❤

[@unplantparenthood]

i'm so happy you're here for the long ones!! i appreciate you 🥺

[@nikkiheeftplanten]

Im so so so excited for your merch ! ❤

[@unplantparenthood]

thank yoooooou 🥺💚

[@Yoliplanting]

It was a very satisfying video ❤❤❤thank you❤

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for watching yoliiiiii 🥹

[@natashaoreilly7072]

Thank you for this long ass video on my birthday while I’m sick 😷 You are a saint 🤍

[@unplantparenthood]

oh my goodness natasha sick on your birthday!! i'm so sorry!! i hope you feel better and happy libra season! 🖤🖤

[@natashaoreilly7072]

@@unplantparenthood thank youuu 💜🤗

[@lisaanglim9588]

I too go through periods where I don’t want to care for my plants. I only water the ones that are a week past needing water. The rest get skipped or snoozed on my app I use.

[@unplantparenthood]

i think we all deserve some grace sometimes- we're human afterall!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’m dealing with mealies right now. I do Isn’t mind them till I found one large “yucca” looking plant sitting in the middle of a whole bunch of other plants. It’s losing leaves left and right. I just found more. But I had a brilliant idea to soak a cotton ball in alcohol and fold it over the long leaves and see if I can’t clean off all the leaves top and bottom at the same time. I will not give up and let it die. Now it sits in the middle of the living room away from all the plants. I will win!!!

[@unplantparenthood]

YOUVE GOT THIS LISA!! show them who's boss 💪

[@kaelascuriosity]

just got to the end of the video 🥺 you are so so loved! we couldn’t be prouder 💜

[@unplantparenthood]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Reecezpeecez]

I appreciate the long videos. I don't have cable anymore (like most people I suppose), and there's just something paralyzing about trying to choose what to put on from so many frigging options since it seems like we have like every streaming jiggidy available. I want some background noise on when I'm toddling about doing plant crap, but I don't want anything I have to pay careful attention to, and you're amusing, have a soothing voice, and I learn shit, so thank you for the lengthy ones. Side note: whenever I rinse my toothbrush in the shower, I always think about how I'm rinsing it like a youtuber trying to get something in focus, and it never fails to amuse me ever so slightly.

[@unplantparenthood]

nothing makes me heavy breath than the anxiety of trying to pick something to watch 😆 but thank you for letting my long videos be that choice of background noise for you!! i'm actually glad most people don't seem to be watching with eagle eyes every second because sometimes i lazily edit and i'm like "probably should've edited that out" or "that wasn't a great angle" hahaha

[@Lutzifalilia]

Its normal that the timers reset when you for example unplug it or bar its attached to or you have a power outrage. :s

[@you_gullible_fucc]

Oh my god this video is killing me! So many of my favorites are getting eliminated, like your mexicanum, your black billietiae, your obliqua, your euphorbia trigona, literally so many. This is like the opposite of a plant haul lol. But you made a choice that you felt was right though and no one else can decide that for you but you. I wish I was close locally cause I would've been so glad to take that black billietiae off your hands. Also that quick cut to the bicolor mini purple was hilarious. I always love the humor in your videos

[@unplantparenthood]

it's so funny when i made that comment on camera, you're one of the first people i thought of 🤣🤣 i was like OH I'VE DONE IT NOW THIS IS THE END OF SHERMAN but thank you for your (maybe reluctant) support! i just need to get my mind right and take back some time. especially now that spooky season is here, i just want more nights of being a couch potato binge watching all my favourite scaries. as always, thank you for watching and thank you for always blessing me with your presence in my comment section!!

[@you_gullible_fucc]

@@unplantparenthood I welcome the change! Life's gotten busier for me too and I've done my own work deciding which plants spark joy and which ones I'm feeling fine parting with. It'll also mean more room for newer, more exciting plants! I support you all the way! I haven't been in the comments lately because life's gotten busier like I said, but I'm glad you still remember me!

[@bethanyestes5399]

I’m here to say we still have pests in Alaska 😅

[@unplantparenthood]

ok then there is no hope for the rest of us 🤣🤣

[@kaelascuriosity]

will def be keeping an eye out on NST for that black Billie 🤩 such a satisfying video I need to do the same my plant room is a mess

[@unplantparenthood]

the black billie seems to be so popular in this comment section?! i had no clue. i actually sold the whole plant to a friend, but if she ever decides to chop it in the future maybe i'll ask if she can make them available through NST!

[@kaelascuriosity]

@@unplantparenthood sweet!! I had honestly never seen one before and I love how dark the foliage is!

[@lisaanglim9588]

You could just grow tomatoes on your patio. You start them inside and then when it’s warm enough you plant outside

[@amalia2669]

So glad I woke up from my nap! Sick timing really

[@unplantparenthood]

get that nap in queen!

[@lukki7ster]

I died lauging at philodendron crystallinum. Hehehe

[@unplantparenthood]

i said it with my entire chest too 🤣

[@marymiller5824]

I’ve used the pest preventative for a couple years……I for sure mentioned this to you in a video (😂🎉) but i’ve always made up a gallon jug with a sprayer. I found this recipe on the liquidirt website. I can’t say enough!!! I LOVE the smell too! SO SO happy you like it too. Also, I work for the Post Office and i’ve been seeing a lot of those brooms too 😅 and may need one now also ps……i’ve had pugs for about 25 years too……need I say more??!!! ❤❤❤ I love you & Alice and OF COURSE Fern!

[@unplantparenthood]

this pest spray is heaven sent!! i wish i had been doing this a lot sooner. maybe more of my plants wouldn't look like crap 😅 also that's SO funny about the brooms! i wonder why it's picked up in popularity all of a sudden. maybe some big influencer on tiktok or something.. haha also HELLO and HUGS to a fellow pug parent!! aren't they just the sweetest and best breed ever!? 🥺

[@marymiller5824]

@@unplantparenthood OMG yes pugs are the best… Only another pug parent could understand what happens to someone when a pug comes into their life!!!!! I had my fawn for 14 years, (can’t even explain how much he meant to me) and now I have my black pug who’s 11!!!! Thank you for this response!!!! I seriously LOVE you and Alice! You girls and your little babies (i’ve always wanted a frenchie too 😫😫😫) are THE BEST! And Fern???!!! Forget about it……Love her too! keep the awesome content coming, I’ll be here 😂❤️😂❤️

[@ampgc10]

You are so stinking cute. Don't cry

[@unplantparenthood]

🥹

[@vexare5055]

I don’t need to see the merch I already love it 😍

[@unplantparenthood]

ahhh i'm so nervousssss 🙈

[@vexare5055]

@@unplantparenthood don’t be 😍 we all know it’s going to be more than epic!!!

[@bhagavatid.d.7619]

Thank you for the video! 💚🪴💚🪴💚

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for watching!!

[@lisaanglim9588]

Oh that’s too bad you’ve run out of stickers. They always look so cute when you get se them.

[@unplantparenthood]

i definitely need to buy more before i sell the next batch of plants!

[@lauramorales2927]

I love your time lapses 😢😢😢

[@unplantparenthood]

i love watching time lapses too!! i was kinda surprised by how many comments i've received over the last couple of months saying they wish there weren't any in my week of's :(

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’d keep that jar for fungus. You’ll never know when you’ll need it. Put it in a smaller jar.

[@KPL186]

I’m some what of newb and I’m wondering why your P. Florida Green doesn’t have the fuzzy petioles? Mine looks the same but bushier and does have the fuzzies 🤔🫢 Also the sound of excitement that came out of my mouth when you mentioned your merch EEEEEEEEEEEK SO EXCITED 🤭😜

[@aub_k2819]

Hi Charmaine. How many ml is the spray bottle you're using for the homemade spider mite concoction? Edit to add! Love you Sherman 😍 big hugs! ❤️

[@Kvikurten]

Oh my holy plant!!! I hope i am able to purchase some merch from Denmark 🙈🤞🏼🤞🏼🤩❤️

[@unplantparenthood]

i can see that a currency selection on the website is DKK (is that the right currency for denmark?) so i believe that they can be shipped there!! 🧡

[@Kvikurten]

@@unplantparenthood yes dkk is the currency in Denmark 👌🏼👌🏼 so I will be ready to place my order 🤩😍🤩

[@jacquelinedaniels87]

This is like my 499th merch comment.. and my last. I’m so dang excited

[@unplantparenthood]

ONE MORE WEEEK! i'm so nervous!!

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hi enjoy your videos. Glad you are reducing your plants, if they don't bring you joy. I love plants but only have a few. Have other hobbies l enjoy more. Take care

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for watching!! 🥰

[@aub_k2819]

I vote for a series about pests please! ✅️‼️❤⚠️

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

💚💚

[@unplantparenthood]

😘😘😘

[@kourtneys.plant.korner765]

If you happen to pass along the Fern Leaf cactus and your Rhipsalis to Lauren, I will order it from her!

[@ABilySecretly]

💚

[@cozyjackie]

My rhipsalis was dropping segments like crazy when i was over watering it, maybe try under watering it a little!

[@unplantparenthood]

i barely water it though 😩 and when i do let it go dry, it goes this pale green and drops even more 🤣 it's so strange because i've had that plant for a few years now and this is a new occurrence. i'm super confused :(

[@cozyjackie]

@@unplantparenthood that's so bizarre, have you checked the roots? Maybe it's root bound?

[@lisaanglim9588]

Maybe Alice will have some suggestions for your snake plant and the trigon--like a coffee shop or other business. I’m not sure the spiky one will go well in a nursing home. Too spiky.

[@unplantparenthood]

unfortunately her clients can't take the euphorbia since it has spikes and it would be a liability. and yeah after i edited this video i realized a care home probably wouldn't be any better 😆 in a perfect world my parents could take it home and plant it in their backyard!

[@rcrc1448]

Hi 👋🙂... Love your Channel! *Question: Isn't Captain Jack's Spray for insect control Organic a all Natural Solution and Not Chemical derived?

[@unplantparenthood]

i believe that it contains spinosad which is an all natural substance made from soil bacterium and contains the chemicals spinosyn A and D. It is considered organic which is why it is used pretty heavily in organic foods gardening!

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Hi Charmain, your merch design is very artistic and beautiful, I like it! Have you released it yet?

[@unplantparenthood]

hi mary! i actually haven't shown any of my merch designs yet :) all the shirts i'm wearing in the video is from tropicsnarcotics.com ❤

[@Kim-ts8nq]

I know that this is an older video and you may not see this. But if you do could you please tell me where I can buy the shelving unit that you put your Exo on. Thanks

[@unplantparenthood]

Hi! I’m not sure if you’re referring to the wire shelving, but if so those are linked in my Amazon storefront! If you’re referring to the cabinet my largest exo is on, that’s actually just a milsbo wide from ikea :)

[@lisaanglim9588]

Are you sending your plants on poles even though the roots in the pot are being are being washed off?

[@unplantparenthood]

yup! since i'm giving the plants away with the poles, i figure to just wet them at the same time since they're dry.

[@lilykatz4902]

YAYAYAYAYY

[@unplantparenthood]

🥰🥰

[@lisaanglim9588]

There are rules about trains and their horns. It depends on what type of crossing it is. Like they go longer if it’s an unmarked crossing. But they have rules.

[@unplantparenthood]

i looked up the rules and the conductors in my area definitely don't follow them 😅

[@Chanelle199205]

Never clicked so fast ❤❤❤

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for being here chanelle 🥰

[@samantharobertson974]

**Question Do you find that the alcohol soap combo causes a residue buildup on your plants?

[@unplantparenthood]

i haven't noticed any residue at all!

[@selinaliang1646]

the lechuza pon you have in your amazonstorefront isn’t available/out of stock. do you have another item link as a substitute for this item 😔 Can you please do a video about getting started with plants in pon ( nutrients, how often it needs to be cleaned/changed, ph, etc)

[@selinaliang1646]

im located in the u.s

[@unplantparenthood]

unfortunately lechuzapon is almost always sold out on amazon and on their website directly :( you can try buying pon from variegatedplants.shop/ but just keep in mind it is going to be more expensive since it's mixed in small batches, but it's good to have if you're in a pinch! i use inna's pon and love it (just needs to be sifted since there is quite a bit of dust in it)

[@lisaanglim9588]

When you shower them off like that don’t you worry about dirt going down the drain.

[@unplantparenthood]

i have a fine strainer that catches everything! if you lay a thin piece of paper towel at the bottom of the strainer it catches all the loose dirt and amendments.

[@lisaanglim9588]

We don’t need the plants but we really want them

[@unplantparenthood]

need vs want definitely plays a factor in this hobby haha! and sometimes very hard to tell the difference.

[@Purrs_and_plants]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@unplantparenthood]

❤❤

[@lalasgarden23]

Pillowdendron should def be a thing

[@unplantparenthood]

i'm pretty sure it's a popular hashtag on instagram from when i last checked! 😄

[@jasminewolfred]

I want to buy your anthurium crystallinum x magnificum but I don’t know how I order it from you

[@LordanJauzon]

"I'm not scared of thrips anymore" Sherman, 2023 **cue the Kill Bill siren** 🗡

[@unplantparenthood]

i'm cackling 🤣🤣🤣

[@andresmorales6608]

What size(s) is your exo(s)?

[@BoojiePanda]

* Hugs *

[@unplantparenthood]

💛💛💛 HUG BACK 💛💛💛

[@lisaanglim9588]

So could I just use the regular Castile soap instead of using the two kinds of soap. I don’t care t about the smell either way.

[@unplantparenthood]

you can just use regular castile soap! but since pests are (apparently) deterred from essential oils, the ones with peppermint or tea tree is supposed to work better. i've definitely seen the difference. i've been using regular castile soap for years and it really hasn't worked the way the new soap seems to be working.

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@unplantparenthood I’ll have to try the peppermint Castile soap. I wish I had some other use fit it. It’s such a big bottle and when you only use a little bit at a time it seems to last so long that I feel I’ll never finish it. Lol 😂

[@vladdydaddy1280]

FIRSSTTT 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@unplantparenthood]

it ain’t a party til vladdy’s here 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@vladdydaddy1280]

@@unplantparenthood hehehe

[@lisaanglim9588]

Art could become a passion if you didn’t have plants.

[@unplantparenthood]

i've tried getting into art as a passion a few years ago and it just didn't stick the way plants do!

[@karmari4669]

I'm a Karen and a late stage Boomer. But I will not be ashamed ;)

[@unplantparenthood]

you be you queen!! i become more of a karen every year i get older 🤣 i feel like if i had my own home i'd be the kind of person that waves her broom in the air like YOU DANG KIDS GET OF MY DANG LAWN !!

[@alvaferjoe2117]

Not the mexicanum???🫨 that’s a pretty soecimen

[@unplantparenthood]

i knowwww 😫 i just don't have the space! and i feel like i got to enjoy it for a good amount of time and now it's time to pass the torch 🥺 i wish i had all the outdoor space in the world to let everything grow wild!