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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@violetromic5257]

Always learn from your videos, thank you.

[@hilarysvariety5839]

My plants don't suck but I still watch the video. LOL

[@jeannette7243]

Same here

[@karenfreedman9180]

I’m really surprised that you don’t have a rain barrel, as you say Sheffield is so rainy! I bought one 2 years ago and all my plants are watered by rain water. You should look into one.

[@Gkrissy]

I love my rain barrels as well in the USA. Tap water is too toxic for the plants.

[@Thi-Nguyen]

Kansas doesn’t get enough precipitation to justify a rain barrel sadly. ☹️ We are presently under drought restrictions even. It’s actually that bad this year. 😮

[@karenfreedman9180]

@@Thi-Nguyen How unfortunate! I know that some places ban them. I’m sorry for that.

[@Thi-Nguyen]

@@karenfreedman9180 yeah, thankfully they’re not banned here. We just haven’t had much precipitation for the past maybe five or six years. I haven’t even been able to really garden like I used to. ☹️

[@johna8973]

What about Snow ?​@@Thi-Nguyen

[@sandyloyst1811]

The sound of you snapping that plant in half....sent chills! lol Awesome video Rich! Have a beautiful day Everyone. Peace and Love.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😅

[@megansfo]

By listening to yourgreat videos, I'm generally able to avoid plants that suck. So, currently I don't have most of these. And, being a ruthless sort pf person, I have been known to toss bad plants. Literally, they get thrown off my balcony into the mass of carniverous blackberries that grow down my hilly backyard.

[@PlantPerson58]

No one can accuse Mr. Sheffield of not being able to draft a catchy video title! It’s taken some experimentation to figure out which plant types I can grow in my environment and which just don’t do well. I gave away the ones that sucked to better homes and now my plant collection is awesome, thanks to Mr. Sheffield’s video tips.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

ohh, thrips are the worst... Spread from a new pothos to all the others. I never treated any bugs before, usually just rinsing them off or applying water-soap-solution (which your treatment basically is i htinkg)was enough, but the thrips were not bothered and invaded 40 plants in the end, so I had to by specific treatment. I used Neudorff, i think its called Bugfree in the UK and alvailable on amazon uk. This was the only treatment that worked. Not even removing all soil cleaning the whole plant and the roots plus dunking them in soapy water helped. Thrips still thrived. I dont know if you can tell, but it was really...traumatizing hhh

[@cato618]

it starts getting brown and yellow so there is only one thing for it...honestly thought he was gonna say the bin😂

[@patriciachafe2979]

Wow. Every video I have ever watched on plants has somehow targeted Calathea Zebrina as fussy and difficult..my first plant was the Zebrina! Yes...she is a diva but she was my first so I got used to her needs and troubles. All my other plants were either almost the same or easier to take care of! I probably lucked out buying her first! But there are always other troubles with the easiest plants! I hate that!! Haha I love your videos!! Humor and info at the same time...just what I need when I deal with my plant babies!! Thanks so much!! ❤

[@tbircak]

I heard Provanto is great against thrips. If the infestation is not too bad, you can use neem oil. I've had success with neem oil but it needs regular spraying to keep them from coming back and also because they will be in different stages of development. Also don't forget to spray the stems and the soil. One other tip is to remove the top of the soil, where the babies would be. And if possible, isolate the plant as thrips can fly short flights from one to the other.

[@sallywalker1073]

Don't forget to spray the moss pole as well .😊

[@kinggrizz8348]

And the top of the soil. Generally I clean around the area well.

[@melon1296]

You don't need to water it. I've never watered mine and it's over 6ft tall!

[@sallywalker1073]

I mean the treatment spray 😀

[@Lee-mmg]

OK downloaded the TRBLShooting Handbook (def. will be handy), signed up for class. Already some really neat items. I'm about halfway and I know I'll go back again and again! Oh yeah. Going to make my potting mix like you do. It's been years since I had any house plants. And I've always enjoyed them. Just too much running I guess. But now - I have time to pamper some plants. But I also have "housing" issues with plants. I have a 5th wheel (which is my "office'/guest house.) :-) And me and two fur faces share a itsy bitsy cottage. 8x12 ft. yup, that's right. The 5th wheel rear end facing East with a window all across. Then across back are windows - facing South. there is an "end" window (slide out part) that on one end faces east and the other end faces West. In bedroom a window facing North and another facing South. Window over kitchen cabs faces North - over sink. And next to door is a window facing North. So lots of windows - but not loads of room. I am going to make a "shelf" from one side of the rear window to the other - so I can sit quite a few there. But I just got a small freezer that will keep me from putting shelf all the way across! Just thought of that. My "cottage" has 2 windows facing West - and oh does it get hot on that wall. I actually covered the one window with foam because summer is really HOT this year. And there is a window A/C in other window - but you still have 1/2 of it. During winter I will remove A/C. That is all cottage has. So grow lights for over here! And I am not going to have any cabinets in cottage - just shelves all over the walls, and hanging from rafters will be a fun place to have some plants. I just don't want what floor space I have taken up with cabinets or other pieces of furniture. But, I am bound and determined to have my plants. It'll be fun to see what I can come up with for the grow lights. I am hoping to close in my deck on 5th wheel so I'll have a shaded deck but with loads of indirect light to use (is on North side of 5th wheel). I will have to have plants that tolerate heat for my deck. I will be using screen to enclose it (not a winter use deck) well maybe a day here or there. So I will be watching your videos and trying to soak up all the knowledge I can. OK I know I am long winded. I am excited to get going. But will try to slow down - so I get em done right.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got the plans!

[@limoncatt]

me and my friend got a papyrus plant from our teacher, 1 year later, his plant is huge, and mine is as small as a fresh seedling

[@mnj640]

Ask him what he did

[@offplanet740]

Are you fertilizing it? Try giving it some worm castings, a half inch at the top or mix some into the soil. If its been a year its probably time for a repot anyway

[@limoncatt]

@@offplanet740 i did repot it recently, im going to try the worm castings

[@N0C0MPLY]

How do the roots look?

[@limoncatt]

@@N0C0MPLY very loose, its not just not growing, its very slow

[@albaniacollado9649]

Always here for the front New York 💚💚💚

[@charliebatterbee2747]

Little note on Alocasia they sometimes drop the leafs and bend the stem down when they get too much light for that leaf so the leaf its self may not be on the way out it might similarly be its getting to much light.

[@evelyncrotts2893]

i always learn something new when i watch your videos !! i have a chinese evergreen and getting a water meter has saved this plant, i have almost killed it twice now and the water meter has literally saved its life , it looks great now and producing many new leaves !!!

[@TheKayVicious]

You have some gorgeous plants. I just sit and admire them when you’re talking. I always have to rewind to listen to what you’ve actually said. 😂 very helpful video though! Especially for new plant parents. 🤘🏼

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers!

[@Nuts-Bolts]

Thrips: You forgot to mention that this treatment should be repeated weekly for about 6 weeks. For these critters have about a 45 day life cycle (which can include pupating in the soil) and are only susceptible to treatment as adults. SB Plant Invigorator is as good as anything I suppose but haven’t used it. I know the way it works though. The critters that it is effective against have an exoskeleton with water repellent coat of wax. SB Plant Invigorator contains a surfactant (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate) which by removing this wax and lowering the surface tension of the water it blocks the pores of their exoskeletons through which they breath through and so suffocates them. So the girl in the shop may have known that like aphids and mites, thrips also have exoskeletons, hence her assurance to you. Repeat: Ineffective against thrips’s eggs though! Now here is what we traditionally use: Soft green soap BP or its modern title of Medicinal Soft Soap USP, BP. All this means is that it was made not with Sodium Hydroxide (which causes any dripping soap to increase the soil’s sodium level which is considered bad) but potassium hydroxide which means the soap breaks down into plant food. About 2.5 cc to a litre of water is all that’s needed to be as effective as the proprietary stuff which is itself just expensive watered down detergent. The mixture can be made more effective by adding 10 cc of Oregano oil (O. compactum) or Neem oil or Thymus vulgaris L. (common thyme) or Satureja montana L. (winter savory). All these essential oils been lab tested as ‘repellents’ to thrips and other pests and leave a slight protective residue on the leaves. However, if you use any oils, I suggest you spay them on out-side in-case you (or your visitors) don’t like the smell…! These days I hear of people using washing up liquids etc. but I‘ve never used any detergents due to the toxic residue issues but I suppose they work too. Don’t forget that these critters can hide in the soil too.

[@firozapatel9811]

Your Advise and teaching appreciate 😊 Thank you 🙏

[@irairod5160]

Mr. Sheffield! All you need for thrips (and mealies, spider mites, scale, aphids) is a good horticultural soap and time to spray the plants once a week for 6 weeks. In the USA we have the brands Bonide, Safer, Natria, Garden Safe, and I'm sure the UK will have one of them, or similar. If you prefer homemade concoctions, try this one: It's easy to make and super effective. INSECTICIDAL and MITICIDAL spray 4 cups warm water 1 cup isopropyl alcohol 70% 1/2 cup pure Castile Soap (peppermint, tea tree, or a mix of them are ideal) 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide 3% (optional) 1 teaspoon neem oil (optional) Mix in a spray bottle. Saturate leaves and stems, do not rinse. Keep the plants away from strong light while the spray is visible wet on the surface. Repeat weekly for 6 weeks, then monthly as a preventative.

[@Bellablizz]

I had thrips luckily only on my monstera and ordered beneficial mites. (Yes, it's itchy writing about it *scratching head*) They do a good job.

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

Good morning, Mr Sheffield!! Are ya'll moving to a new home?? I watched another of your videos and thought you said you were moving... Thank you for the video!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes we are

[@Stargazer-vk6vz]

@SheffieldMadePlants hope it is exactly what ya'll are wanting!!!

[@mwatson4970]

I have been fighting with 2 of these plants you showed for months. At this pt, have just started ignoring them for the most part and- would u know it?- they are starting to do a little better! 😂 Still not loving them, but may not "bin it" as you say.

[@joycerobbins7093]

Just love your videos!! One day I am going to try a big leaf plant. Can't make up my mind which one to buy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@HansWurst-zs6zq]

I change almost all plants I gave to hydroculture. Some are dying, otherr survive and hopefully life forever.

[@lisawagner6076]

Your plants are all looking good! Two Elgergrass is better than one!! 😂😂

[@Heidi-Beth]

What would i do without you!😊 Can we talk about your beautiful Begonia, please?😍

[@Tminus89]

I threw my money plant out a couple of months ago, you're not the only one who doesn't love it haha

[@lisamac8503]

I think the only plant I ever had that sucked was the spider plant Had many of them and they all died ): I enjoy your videos You have a very pleasant voice No need for background music!

[@ceciliag4219]

Don’t forget to tell everyone that carnivore plants need special soil, can’t be regular potting soil you need soil for carnivores and I give mine 8-12 hrs of light.

[@shirleycovey7309]

Thanks for letting me know why my pathos neon has brown on its leaves....too much water! I'll use my water meter more diligently.

[@Onelovetess]

I'm in Australia. My calatheas love light indoors pop them under a high growlight.

[@raygiannamore]

I always learn something here. Thank you.

[@diana4043]

Yes, my calathea hates me. I have it in water right now. 😫

[@johna8973]

That Money Tree is 💯 impressive

[@gypsylee333]

My newest favorite plant thing is the keiki paste, that ish is magic!

[@Gkrissy]

I love your stabbing trick of the soil. I did that with my alocasia and now I’m seeing a new leaf after treating it for spider mites.

[@ambermir7023]

Update on my Birkin which I had brought recently. After two weeks of probably adjusting and adapting, it gave me so many new leaves ❤😊 Also, brought a Syngonium because I love the foliage but the leaves are too tiny and I don't know much about that plant. 😅❤

[@Alwaysherethere]

This was a really interesting video! Using Holly Tone fertilizer on your Peace Lilly will help it bloom also.❤️😊

[@revrabia]

Moisture meter is my savior

[@steffymuze]

You were right as always! If you chop them, or in my case, accidentally break and have to cut the top off (my ficus elastica 😢 they do grow back. I'm already seeing a bud sprouting on the side 🎉 now she can get fuller rather than taller. The aquarium tap water conditioner is a lifesaver too, everyone in my plant family loves it!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

For sure 👍

[@ArtistTree]

Oh, I can't even show my pathetic lil palms. I think they need more light, but EVERYONE wants the same light!

[@sumairahayat7175]

Good job sir😊

[@SarahWilson-yy5bf]

Good job Mr Sheffield! Very interesting and helpful information...great vdeo ..who is that fellow with the starring role? Lol Looking forward to his next video...

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@swiss8654]

My plants don't suck but thrips do! 😭

[@jeffelliot8064]

Your Oxalis needs more light too unfortunately. In my experience it fills out much better and throws many more flowers when its allowed to bask in the sun(not directly) and drink nearly every other day.

[@irairod5160]

Heeeeey! My plants don't suck! I will watch anyways.

[@akagainesy]

Do you have 'Proper Job' in Sheffield?? They have a spray called 'Bug and Fungle Control' by Doff. You can probably get it from other places like the 'Range' or big Garden Centres. It says on the label about spider mites and I used it on some thrips that were on my Green and Orange plant and another I forget which now. But it did the job and got rid of the bliters

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

By Doff?

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

Hey Sheff!! In my experience Alocasia's drop leaves mostly because of nutrient deficiency. Most people don't realize these plants LOVE fertilizer. In the past I gave my Bambino a 24-8-16 fertilizer every 1-2 weeks and it never showed signs of burn. it just grew like crazy. I think the Alocasia uses a lot of energy when making a new leaf, so if it feels it doesn't have enough, it kills a leaf to save energy. Just a thought though!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not for me. I feed every time I water

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Yes but foliage focus doesn't have nearly enough NPK values. Its like a 2 2 2 sort of thing. The Alocasia needs MUCH more. Try the 24-8-16 from miracle grow or a 12-4-8 that I use called INDO ONE.

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

here from the short!

[@jrosnov]

Put your carnivorous plant next to the plant that has thrips and let her work her magic !😂Hi from Maine❤

[@Heidi-Beth]

My Anthurium is getting leggy, any tips?

[@brenfays3255]

it would be helpful if you gave the % of dry soil when speaking of letting a plant dry out before watering, such as 50% dry...

[@micacamp-holcroft7478]

Hi Sheffie, can you tell me how to get rid of mealy bugs please??? I've lost some of my best plants this summer

[@justinread4381]

I'm not a huge fan of bought soil, if you have room in your garden for a worm farm and chickens, you'll never need to buy what you can produce yourself. Obviously some research on what individual plants need is required. You can't beat what nature makes with what a chemical company produces.

[@brenfays3255]

do pests hide in the moss in the moss poles?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes!

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Mr Sheffield I got a alocasia green velvet yday I poped her by the humidifier with other plants . Then put her in my ikea mini greenhouse but today all 4 leaves have dropped ! Oh I did mist her with the other plants ! Should I take her out the green house an just put her on a shelf with other larger plants

[@tricetriti2437]

Hey, Mr. Sheffield, would you mind sharing what kind of grow lights you use? TIA!

[@Vienna1902]

Not Mr. Sheffield, but I can aswer that question - the brand name is Sansi, Mr. Sheffield talks about these growing lights in several videos, the link to the store should be in the gideo descrription.

[@tricetriti2437]

@@Vienna1902 Thank you! :)

[@joandistel4180]

The snapping of roots made me cringe

[@marianaitriago6299]

Are we ever going to get an outside plants video? 🎉

[@Nuts-Bolts]

Ah. Thought you could make a guest appearance without me noticing at 7:25 _This is why your plants die when you repot them_ on the _Kill this plant_ channel did you?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😁

[@shevonnenorman8428]

Could you not use conditioned water for the carnivorous plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Don’t think so. Doesn’t make it completely pure

[@greenyonder]

If we do let our alocasia go dormant, how should we care for them? Watering? Dark room?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Same as always

[@greenyonder]

@@SheffieldMadePlants 😯

[@irairod5160]

Sir, you seemed uncharacteristically subdued today. I hope everything is OK!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

The title 😅

[@ravenblack3207]

my peace lily has black tips on almost every leaf. what could be my problem?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Could be lots of things

[@PVJSLJ]

Would you still water your alocasia in winter, or would it rot the bulb?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes

[@JuanellHopper]

If your alocasias go dormant in winter, do you ever water them or just let them go completely dry? I have had some that went completely dry and rotted so I don't know what to do with bulbs that go dormant in a pot

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I water the soil as normal

[@Gkrissy]

I wonder if certain varieties of anthuriums go dormant or if people are just saving it before complete death.

[@JuanellHopper]

@Gkrissy I don't know. I only have one baby one

[@Gkrissy]

@@JuanellHopper same thing with me. I think it doesn’t , maybe those people saved it just in time.

[@abc_cba]

As for your pothos, I have been growing all varieties of my pothos'es in water directly inside of any other soil medium, it's thriving. Can you explain me that?

[@kungae]

can't believe you transplanted into the wrong soil! you know better. i suggest to watch sheffield made plants and learn how to take better care of your plants lol

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😅

[@JustinWallace-oq2ot]

He's lying. There's no such thing as bad plants, only plant owners who bought plants without any sort of knowledge on how to care for plants. Though if you watch his videos, your plants will begin to think you actually care whether they grow or not.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rosalieboutin4663]

Thank you for this. We all have something to learn from you. 🪴