Why I Will Never Buy These Plants Again! 3 plants I REGRET buying

Sometimes you find the perfect houseplant, and sometimes…well, not so much. In this video, I’ll reveal three houseplants I absolutely regret buying and explain the reasons why, so you can avoid the same mistakes!
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Philodendron Mamei
01:51 Philodendron Dean McDowell
02:32 Philodendron Gloriosum
03:37 Why I will never Buy These Plants Again
06:27 Lessons Learned
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[@dillonkentworth6718]

Basically this is a just a “Nora hates crawlers” video 😆

[@TheLecaQueen]

That would have made for a great title! But I don't hate them, I love them, we just need to part ways thats all! Having said that, I am air layering my Dean McDowell so I am probably keeping part of that one! Letting go is so hard for me. I also have the bit of the mamei that broke off, I might just keep that one too!

[@Palacemanager]

I love the humor in this video and also the reality of making choices based on logic rather than impulse and peer pressure! For every plant I am tempted by now, I whip out my phone and do a search for its full potential and care needs. Plants are like puppies….they’re all cute until they grow into a hungry untamable problem!

[@TheLecaQueen]

So so true!! But then again logic is not our best point, desire almost always trumps logic!

[@Ravenelvenlady]

"Every leaf tells a story, and not every story is meant for your bookshelf!". Great quote Lead Queen, and so true, thank you! 😄🌱💖

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you! I love reading and stories, so this felt very appropriate!

[@troll65667]

I love my Gloriosum. It is not potted in one large rectangluar pot, but in a bunch of small squared ones on my windowsill. When it grows out of its latest pot I just put a new pot next to it. And if its too big overall, I cut the oldest part off and have a fully rootet, perfectly fine plant in its own pot. I never repot the large one, I just cut one side and expand the other. Crawlers are super easy if handled this way... it's the circle of potting. :D

[@katrinaspooks]

I need to see this in action!

[@deborahchetcuti4753]

I'm like you! Where there is a will there is a way. 🥳🥳🥳

[@msnyx823]

I’m in NSW and would love to get the Dean McDowell. Or even a cutting of it. I love my Gloriosum. The thing I like about crawlers is that they are used to being on the forest floor, so they can deal with less light. That means my climbers and hoyas can get the prime light spots. I do a lot of research before I buy a plant on wish list. This has meant that I’ve avoided the dramas of unstable variegation and the various other complications that can come with trendy plants.

[@rhi963]

crawlers are amazing, too many plants need poles these days, the lower light needs are EVERYTHING. i want to make long shelves along a less lit wall in my future house to show my crawlers off. i like how theyre not going to get too tall ever and you can keep them as big or as small as you would like

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are certainly a wise person! Unfortunately I am in Victoria and I would really like people to pick up the plants so I can avoid the post office.

[@vbcpanda7349]

@@TheLecaQueenif you are still looking to give them away i’m also in the melbourne are and I would love to add a philodendron to my collection!

[@RickyHardBop]

6 months ago i saw my first moss pole video on youtube, i believe it was your channel! I set out to make my first moss pole and get my first philodendron climbing and thriving. The plant that caught my eye at the local nursery was a P. Plowmanii....and of course i knew nothing about climbers vs crawlers. I set it up on the pole and for the next 2 months I watched in sadness as my Plowmanii just....slowly died lol. What a way to start my moss pole aroid journey! I learned a lot and since made more sensible purchases....I've got a paraiso verde and an atabapoense who are obviously loving life on the pole. That poor plowmanii though lol!

[@komalthecoolk]

You don't need to let them grow straight. You can have them in a large round pot which is deep and they'll turn inwards in the pot. And they need less light!

[@TheLecaQueen]

This is true!

[@irairod5160]

My collection grew exponentially within 2 years, so I had to recognize that I needed to give myself a one-in, one-out rule. I only get a new plant if I give away one that I already have. This has helped me refine my choices by controlling the NUMBER of plants I can properly care for. The other way I curb my buying impulse is by being ruthless about the actual plant CHOICES I make. I'm not willing to have a closed cabinet, nor many grow lights, so if the plant cannot live in the humidity and sunlight exposure I can offer, we cannot be roommates. I am happy admiring other people's collections without the stress of having to put extra-extra efforts in keeping plants I don't have the space, time, or conditions to grow.

[@TheLecaQueen]

I love this measured approach. I wish I was this disciplined!

[@irairod5160]

@@TheLecaQueen I'm not saying it isn't a major struggle, but heavens, I do try!

[@lemorrisgalbreath2505]

I love this! I, too, have decided when they require too much of my personal real estate, it's time for them to GO!!!!!! Someone else can have them until they decide they're eating up too much real estate in THEIR home. 😂

[@metsl1870]

Every story isn't meant for your bookshelf ". Deep and beautiful 😮❤😊!!!

[@TheLecaQueen]

It is right! Now if only I can just follow that great saying!

[@metsl1870]

​@@TheLecaQueen😂😂❤

[@3l3llala13]

For crawlers, why can't you just cut off the part that has overgrown the pot and either replant it inside the same pot to give the pot a lush appearance, throw it away, or sale the cutting ? I do that with my hanging plants. I regularly trim off the parts that got too long and keep the plant looking tidy. Currently I have a small gloriosum. It's about to climb outside of the pot; I plan to cut the overhanging part and replant it in the same pot. Remember that for climbers, you'll have to cut off the top at some point too unless you have a 40 foot ceiling and a moss pole equally that tall.

[@TheLecaQueen]

You could do that, you could do a lot of things, but in this video, I am really saying that I do not want to do all those things, and in most cases I actually can't, so for me, crawlers are not a great plant choice at all. Knowing what I know about the care I am willing to provide, I am best avoiding this plant type completely, both for my and the plants' sake!

[@KevinJohnson-yo2zq]

I'll take any of these plants

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are very welcome to. Pick is is in SE Melbourne

[@mikedecem]

After 1st plant i knew another crawlers will follow. Many people facing same issue including me. I had exactly same plants as shown in video. However im slowly converting into Anthurium guy because even climbers grow so fast that i have no time to do all the maintenance. Anthuriums are perfect for this - they are beautiful, doesn`t require as much space, as much light and they flower quite often so that`s added bonus of making crosses. Today im going to cut my Splendid which grew 2.5m tall in 5 months !

[@TheLecaQueen]

I feel your pain, but I don't know, Anthuriums can get pretty big as well!

[@renatecormick7399]

Hi Nora, thanks for sharing your story, I bet there are a lot of people in the same situation but struggle to acknowledge it. Think of all the space you can free up for new, more desirable plants if you can bring yourself to getting rid of the crawlers.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you so much!

[@stelladulaney]

I'd be happy to adopt any one of these plant's! You always produce great videos! ❤ from texas!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you kindly!

[@thewitchyprepper8396]

Another great video Leca Queen!!! Hilarious and wise! 🥰

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@plantytotalkabout]

I have wanted a Philo Mamei foreverrrrr! I wasn’t able to find one but I do have a gloriousum but it’s definitely not the same! One day I will find one lol 🤞🏼

[@TheLecaQueen]

I hope you find one soon!

[@dianeporter4779]

I love your videos, on point, humorous and that chair would totally go with my headboard. Love it

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you 😊

[@omaam1005]

Thank you Queen. An intelligent WAKE UP CALL. BLESSINGS!

[@pgr8dnlvr]

Cute video! Made me chuckle. ;). Cute edits and thought provoking!

[@Julia-tt2yd]

Wow, when I started watching this video, I did not expect much but some unpopular facts about these plants. It turned out to be one of the most helpful and important plant videos I've watched in a while.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@colleenprichard3841]

Absolutely, great advice. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@Chrispyoy]

Love the David Attenborough vibes XD and yea crawlers are very.. challenging, but I still love my Gloriosum! im just looking for a Glorious as well for.. you know.. to make a set?😬

[@Anitas-peaceful-universe]

I have a small apt so no room for many green plants that obviously become out of control 😂. Thanks for putting that in my head. Good to know when I will have a larger apt. ✌🏻💚🌳

[@Lenra1234]

It's how I felt about my Summer Glory! I loved her till it you realize no one makes good looking rectangle pots and it just keeps going.

[@SamanthaJee]

Yup I feel you ! My Dean mcdowell is seriously taking one whole room for itself. I can not put it anywhere else ! And when I need to use that room, I have to move the whole plant to another room!! I love it so much I don’t want to kick it out of my collection :(

[@TheLecaQueen]

I feel the exact same way!!

[@samanthamarrs75]

This is fabulous! I find it so hard to resist because crawlers are so cute when they are babies.

[@marilynellis4007]

Great advice

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

I went crazy for plants spring 2019, I felt I > had to < get a pilea pepermiodes and a zz plant. Didn't really like them much, and proceeded to kill the ZZ. The pilea just would not die! So finally after 4 years, I started watering it in earnest. It's surprisingly still alive on a bottom dark shelf in too small of a pot. I wish I had someone to give plants to. I love my pasta and mamei. I would love to have a Dean McDowell, top category for me. But I have an approx. 12x12 ft office with upwards of 150? plants. I've got 6 more expected in about a week. I mainly buy because of what's available to me in rural Canada and the price. Glad prices are coming down!!

[@I-serve-you-tea]

I pretty much stick with the common, easy houseplants because i love them.

[@sharoneccleston889]

Good advice❤

[@deborahchetcuti4753]

😂 Lets do it again Nora!!! I have the Mamei. If no one has claimed it. I have an idea how to solve the issue. Plus, I am finding my Gloriosum very enjoyable. Only this time, I do the brunch.

[@wanderotter4667]

Me and alocasia's. They did well when I kept them in a greenhouse above a certain degree with grow lights and certain humidity. But I don't want the electric bills and extensive care anymore! I let most of them die, and the ones who survived my window light are fine.

[@TheLecaQueen]

I know that feeling! Have you seen my Alocasia rant video?

[@Dwynfal]

Crawlers are a hard no for me! Like you, I just don't have the space for them! Plus, I don't want to have plants crawling horizontally below knee height, they've got to go up and fill the space vertically. I have some floor space that will be occupied by plants when I find the right one for the space, and for me! As for peer pressure, no, it doesn't really affect me. It might get a plant onto my "to research" list, but if it ends up not fitting my requirements it will never make my wishlist.

[@joanvirgil6299]

Thank you! ❤❤❤.

[@carolstuff]

I so agree with you Nora; I don’t even have a crawler!

[@qodeshcreative]

Yes! I have had a handful of plants for years but have now just really began adding plants I find interesting and beautiful and the lifestyle matching part is very real. I've been watching a lot of plant videos and the sheer volume of plants some people have is astounding! I think it's beautiful, but some plants I just find ugly and creepy like ZZ plants and that's okay. lol I like what I like and I don't have to like everything.

[@tpmcclanahan5272]

Excellent video…..

[@shoaibbuet]

I am getting addicted to philodendron recently , thanks for these tips 😀

[@TheLecaQueen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mickeyleah]

I would love these plants. I want a crawler to span the length of a desk I have

[@finnster6582]

New Subscriber, just found you and like your style 😊

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@torquess454]

I do my research before putting a plant on my “Grail” list it doesn’t always work, sometimes I just want to see if I can grow them too, I just picked up a gloriosum and sp Columbia to see what growing crawlers is like, it’s not necessarily going by trends, but to see if I can be successful with them. Plus, I stick to buying local, I don’t order plants online unless it’s a big deal to me, but most I can wait for them to become available here at home

[@faelinna1501]

OOOOooohhhhhh..... I love the crawlers. I would adopt one. Heck Yes!

[@pudik2008]

Another crawler is P. Dragons Tail, I’m tired to trying to keep it going up on a support stick,it just goes off sideways and there’s no way to train it up as it has super thick stems! Not happy Jan!😡😡 Natalie

[@robertaplevani2320]

I really really liked this video! The humor combined with the awareness of facing the fact that plants have the RIGHT to be what they are in nature! Enough with this anthropocentric attitude. It is wonderful to be surrounded by plants in our homes but we have to start asking ourselves where the boundary lies between our pleasure and the right thing to do for plants. Thank you

[@TheLecaQueen]

I love this insightful comment. Thank you 😊

[@ConnieP92]

I resist the pressure by thinking ahead about how this plant will stress me out in my home and so ai just go to nurseries or botanical gardens gardens and enjoy them there without the work involved! I have my Mamei on a moss pole for the moment and so far it’s growing up it. But I know there will come a time when it will do its thing. And for this reason I have resisted the urge to buy any other crawlers….its not practical for me and my space 😊

[@ameliamurphy8416]

This was a funny and informative video! Yes, right now you see anthuriums all over and I’m not sure I have right set up for them, so I’m trying, trying to be wise and not go down that rabbit hole!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KevinJohnson-yo2zq]

I would love to have that philodendron mammi

[@ErikaA2582]

I've given away all but 3 of my crawlers which included some Gloriosums and a Mamei. Honestly I[m ready to get rid of my McDowell. I also find them to be be spider mite magnets.

[@SarahDeBorre]

🤣 I've ended up with few baby crawlers and I've been having these exact concerns. Maybe I need to cut my losses before I put in all the effort and hearbreak lol.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Maybe.....

[@LeafyLovey]

I thought I was the only one that felt this way. I am needing to rehome mine as well. Great video

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are not alone!!

[@Julizabatz9891]

I love philodendron Mamei! But sadly it die:(my hubby killed it while he was taking care of her…🤦‍♀️

[@HeyGorgeous69]

I’ll Take that mamei!!!!

[@Ravenelvenlady]

It seems like some of these crawler philos are falling out of favor lately! 🙄 sigh You and your channel are such a blessing. Thank you for this helpful information. All the best! 💖💖💖🌱🌿🌱🌿💖💖💖

[@oldmanluffy309]

I would really love to get any of these plants for my wife......

[@christina3478]

I would love a cutting! Of the dean or mamei

[@1faithchick7]

I just personally don't care about trends. If I don’t like a plant, or it is hard to deal with it, I don't get them.

[@OMM-kl1zu]

How true, that we can be so influenced to buy the latest trendy plant only to be disappointed. The plants you have regretted buying in this video, though beautiful are all crawlers. Sometimes it takes the experience of owning a plant to fall out of love with it, regardless of trends. Gread video!!!!

[@sheazt]

orchid is still the masterpiece

[@annjohnson4747]

These are Absolutely Beautiful,I’ll take all of them , if you’re serious how can I get them Please ?🤗🥰

[@Todaysaiepisode]

I love them all❤❤you can send them all my way

[@Wellbaby94]

This is too funny!

[@tomikabrown1015]

Just know that I'll adopt whatever plant you no longer want 😊

[@balleydier3697]

I feel your pain sister! I have every one of those plants plus a few other hybrid crawlers. They are a P.I.T.A. (Pain in the arse). 😂 i like the trailing hanging baskets ideas.

[@swat486]

Can’t beat free!!

[@user-qn5wg7hl1j]

I would love to have it I live in Athens Ohio

[@aysegulthemom]

I bought one of them today 😅

[@ShiSaid]

My plant and pet rule are similar. If it requires more care than I can provide, then I can't have it. I'm also an oddball in that, I'm not swayed by every "new" plant that I see. I've also learned that certain plants are just not for me (e.g. succulents, ferns, etc.), so while they may be pretty, I know I don't have (or am not willing to provide) what they require. I feel guilty when I can't properly care for a plant. I guess my insight is that I know myself well, lol.

[@abbey428]

I want crawlers, but I want a greenhouse or conservatory first. Finding a millionaire to marry will get me there faster! My two regret purchases are a Pink Princess and a Paraiso Verde. The PP is dying and I thought it ugly. The Paraiso V lost all its leaves and has been a living green vine for months. When we finally got some hot days recently, it decided to pop a tiny leaf. 🙄 Never again!

[@Sustaslife]

1:45 I'll take the philodendron mamei

[@Bluemudwasp]

I just finished going all out to fill some walls with plants. I asked 5 questions. Do i like it? How hard is it to keep alive? Is it expensive? Will i feel guilty if i kill it? Where will i put it in 6 months? If i am still interested and not on a self-imposed plant ban then i can get the plant.

[@dollycaldwell4938]

wow, if you won't grow them, I won't touch them with a 10 foot pole....my 3 happen to be: alocasias, calatheas, prayer plants.....tried it, failed & won't do it again

[@dillonkentworth6718]

If I was in Melbourne I would so volunteer as tribute lol

[@anaiulia7768]

The solution to not becoming a plant hoarder is to have one piece husband who doesn't let you buy new plants because our house is not a botanical garden😁 . The ones I have are already too much for him and when he sees a gnat flying by he is going crazy....that is why I am transferring plants into leca ( Amazonica is already suffering and some leaves are dying 😔) , perlite or vermiculite media. Hope I won't loose all of them. I am afraid about the Pilea Chinese money plant- already killed 2 last year with fertilizer granules.

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

If you are going to chop your Dean McDowell, I'd be willing to pay for a node + shipping :)

[@rhi963]

i feel so bad for crawling philodendrons!! why does everyone hate them??? please dont throw any of them away. that would be such a shame, literally put it out for someone to grab at least. these plants did nothing wrong 😅😅

[@tiffanyi5645]

Plant regret #3 and I see a trend has emerged, you’re sick of crawlers!! lol and I get it , when you have a big collection crawlers take up way too much space!

[@island_girl]

MY strategy for not falling for every plant I want is very simple... not having any money. It works wonders. 😂

[@evelernie77]

I would love any plants you are willing to give away please we will love them

[@jeannemilliman8529]

I would take all or any of the three plants. I live in the USA, so probably can't get them.

[@princesspretty4520]

❤ your video as always. I want a free plant…if you’re serious. Lol I ❤️❤️❤️ philodendron and I’ll pay for shipping. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 👀❤️🪴🪴🪴🪴

[@deborahchetcuti4753]

P.S... You are getting funnier and funnier. ❤

[@Sylphadora]

You’re the Marie Kondo of plants

[@TheLecaQueen]

What an amazing compliment 😍

[@noora7773]

I somehow dislike the strong midline of these pillowy type philodendrons. It's like the midline of abs! Mamei, dean mcdowell, gloriosum, pastazanum... Probably the weirdest reason anyone has ever given but it's a dealbreaker for me😅 Dean McDowell is the ugliest to me. It's very easy to resist the fomo when you are as judgemental as me in what is coming to plants😂 I just keep my head and not fall easily for plants that other people like. It helps my home not to fill up too quickly...

[@TheLecaQueen]

Never heard that before 😮😅😂

[@lourdeslopez9833]

I have plenty of space.

[@Nat-cj4ff]

Great video! I have always had plants and chose them to fit my space, light requirements and lifestyle. All my plants are drought tolerant. When I travel, I don’t have to worry about them needing water. While I find some trendy plants beautiful, I would never buy them.

[@user-qn5wg7hl1j]

They cost a lot in the stores

[@KathyFogartyZens]

I would be delighted to take any...or all....of these three all of these plants....off your hands. They are beautiful and I am a glutton for punishment! Lol

[@TheLecaQueen]

Happy to hand them over if you are in Melbourne

[@KathyFogartyZens]

@@TheLecaQueen I reside in Central Illinois, USA. I do understand your frustration with some plants. Have my own group of frustrations. lol

[@Uche-1]

Me, me, me. I want I want ❤❤

[@lourdeslopez9833]

I want these. Please don't get rid of them. This is my email.

[@annafink2245]

Super funny - but can't you just cut it back?

[@beckythebealge]

I will never ever buy Philodendron

[@kattodoggo3868]

Why?

[@1faithchick7]

They are an insanely diverse family of plants that all look super different and grow completely different. I'm curious why you don't like them.

[@daliciamatos8114]

I'm curious too...

[@tyleciacom]

I would love the McDowell most definitely ❤️

[@KevinJohnson-yo2zq]

I'll take any of these plants