Houseplant 101 | Houseplant Care Basics

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
  • I hope you enjoyed this houseplant 101 video! It’s so important to get the houseplant care basics down early so that you can avoid problems that new plant parents often experience! Let me know if you’d like to see more houseplant 101 videos... perhaps houseplant 201?
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Komentáře • 144

  • @marleymartinez6999
    @marleymartinez6999 Před 4 lety +46

    Personally I just like re-watching these types of videos I like to hear how people keep their plans , what window they keep, ect great video

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +3

      That’s very smart!! Lots of different perspectives and experiences ❤️

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  • @mentalgardener2122
    @mentalgardener2122 Před 4 lety +60

    I just want to point out for those living in the southern hemisphere, -north and south windows are the opposite. So a north facing window will give bright, direct light and a south facing window will have no direct light.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +11

      Yep very important distinction!!

    • @juliaxoxo6020
      @juliaxoxo6020 Před 4 lety +1

      Shes not a human shes doesnt breathe talks too fast pretty narcissistic and giggles in inappropriate times.

    • @you_gullible_fucc
      @you_gullible_fucc Před rokem +6

      @@juliaxoxo6020 lmfao wtf

    • @5324man1
      @5324man1 Před 3 měsíci

      @@juliaxoxo6020you are odd

  • @tearalewis7532
    @tearalewis7532 Před 4 lety +24

    I have been growing house plants for over 20 years, and its so great to hear such a comprehensive and matter of fact care guide from the younger generations. You are on point, and did such an amazing job esp with myths, and issues some seem to glaze over. Great job

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +3

      This is awesome to hear! Thank you so very much! :)

  • @plantslately
    @plantslately Před 4 lety +27

    I watch plant 101 videos all the time to receive different options and perspective and this is by far, my favorite one! You went so in depth! Very informative! Thank you!

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      That’s really smart! Thank you so much, I’m very glad to share my knowledge! Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @carmenwhitehead
    @carmenwhitehead Před 4 lety +6

    Light is always a seasonal challenge as the sun moves. I moved from an apartment that had only north-facing windows (which was a challenge) to an apartment that had all east-facing windows. Much better, but I still need to pay attention to the moving sun. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +3

      That is very true! The sun is definitely more intense in the summer rather than the winter. Thanks for watching!

  • @simplystephanie717
    @simplystephanie717 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this video! I found your channel a couple days ago and you're so relatable! I'm about 8 months into my houseplant mom journey and this information was so helpful, not repetitive at all! Keep the videos coming!

  • @ashlyncorley779
    @ashlyncorley779 Před 4 lety +8

    One of the best 101 videos I’ve ever watched. 💚

  • @Kultaseni25
    @Kultaseni25 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this! I took notes the entire time I watched. There's so much info out there it's overwhelming. I appreciate your direct and pro health approach to plants. I'm defiantly going to download the little booklet!

  • @umbaianocanadense4072
    @umbaianocanadense4072 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your video is amazing , thank you so much for all those tips.
    i feel much more confident as new plant parent now.
    Happy growing.

  • @n00bster97
    @n00bster97 Před 21 dnem

    You're a legend Becca

  • @connieammerman8302
    @connieammerman8302 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Becca for your videos. I am learning a lot.

  • @elizabethgreco-nieves3667

    Great video as always, I never even thought of the thinner leaves and stems needing less 💧
    This is a great go to video for anyone from beginner to pro to learn and remember the basics☺️🌱

  • @lindasaav7364
    @lindasaav7364 Před 4 lety

    Omg Becca this episode is sooo gooood!! It's so informative and you explain everything in such a great, easy to follow way!! Love love love 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +1

      I’m very glad to hear that!!! Thank you for watching ❤️

  • @adesuwaobariase8759
    @adesuwaobariase8759 Před měsícem

    I really love this video., thank you. I learnt a lot

  • @jackielearnsandteaches
    @jackielearnsandteaches Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for that encouraging chapter at the end. I have definitely killed the last several plants and was feeling iffy about trying again

  • @syafiqabdjalil9338
    @syafiqabdjalil9338 Před 4 lety

    thank you so much for the guide book! i always love your videos. keep up the hard work! 🌼🌱

  • @mindymae
    @mindymae Před 4 lety +6

    Great tips here! I always enjoy seeing each person's unique take on plant care. I'm definitely not a beginner, but I don't think I'll ever run out of things to learn. 😊

  • @yeahivekilledthat719
    @yeahivekilledthat719 Před 4 lety +3

    I didn't even get to the 5-minute mark, and I had to hit the thumbs up button. You provided good info for probably some more experienced plant moms and dads as well. Really well done. You did forget one reason for a drainage hole-avoiding the scolding finger of Gretchen.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      Thank you SO MUCH! very, very, kind of you! LOL YES! Don't want to get in trouble by Gretchen hahahaha!

  • @sophiebaldwin191
    @sophiebaldwin191 Před 4 lety

    Really informative Becca. Thankyou for taking the time to do this video.

  • @cheyennelong8278
    @cheyennelong8278 Před rokem

    I learned SOO MUCH thank you! I've been STRUGGLING so much.
    I've basically been the mom off the fairly odd parents when she says "EVERYTHING I TOUCH DIES" when dealing with my poor plant babies.
    Thank you for helping me save my plant babies lives!

  • @plantsandpiggies7758
    @plantsandpiggies7758 Před 4 lety

    Thanks!!!! What an amazing video. Thanks for your hard work. And the booklet is amazing. Even though I've had plants for about 10 years, I love learning new things or remembering basics again.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      I agree with you! It’s always nice to go back to the basics ❤️

  • @pouyanpiano
    @pouyanpiano Před 2 lety +1

    The most helpful Plant 101 on youtube with authentic personality that doesnt sound like a guru.

  • @sarinaasgari6474
    @sarinaasgari6474 Před rokem

    This video was a lifesaver 😊 thank you!

  • @haleyhaley8777
    @haleyhaley8777 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video..we all need a refresher course from time to time.That lil variegated Leo.lol..I love your video's

  • @giuliatordi6510
    @giuliatordi6510 Před 3 lety

    4:48 OMG, that was the dog’s tail!! I thought it was E.T doing push-ups at first🤦🏽‍♀️😂
    I LOVE your videos, Becca!! You are an inspiration! 🌿🌱☘️🍀🌴🌵

  • @s0ma982
    @s0ma982 Před 17 dny

    Thank you so much
    You just saved my plants ❤

  • @heatherdegreeff1092
    @heatherdegreeff1092 Před 4 lety +1

    Turkey baster for the win!! I recently tried this and it was literally the best thing ever. Great video, thanks Becca!!

  • @TheOrganizedSoprano
    @TheOrganizedSoprano Před 4 lety

    Great video, Becca! I love the booklet! So cute!

  • @msscamp100
    @msscamp100 Před rokem

    Good video! Love your dog and how he tries to get your attention back on him. 😂 I also have a dog that doesn't like being ignored.

  • @angiec-s1830
    @angiec-s1830 Před 4 lety

    Great video lots of good information... love watching you keep going xxxx from UK 🇬🇧

  • @littlekentucky2294
    @littlekentucky2294 Před měsícem

    This video is Sooo helpful for houseplant dummies like myself, I was giving a houseplant as a gift it with No instructions and it wasn’t looking too good after a couple weeks and from watching your video I have moved it from my deck ( I thought a lot of sunlight would be good for it) but after watching your video I have learnt it’s leaf’s feel thick and similar to a succulent and it’s darker color so I think 🤔 the leaves definitely got a sunburn ( I didn’t even know that’s a thing for houseplants) I’m still trying to identify the plant, but this is a great start and so very helpful! Thank you 🙏 I really don’t want to be a houseplant murderer 😂, I subscribed and even though I got a surprise baby (my mystery plant) I want to be a good caregiver. 😊❤🎉

  • @deijahbernie8156
    @deijahbernie8156 Před 4 lety +1

    Even though I know all of this, I watched the whole thing! Such a great video girl!

  • @josieb6147
    @josieb6147 Před 4 lety +3

    That booklet is such a cute idea. Thinking about giving them to friends if I gift them plants.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! Definitely pass them along to friends! That would be awesome :)

  • @angiem5193
    @angiem5193 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this! I think it is equally important to note that even though you want your terracotta pot to be porous, you want your saucer to be waxed so it doesn't damage your tables! Love this video!

  • @Seila-vm2ql
    @Seila-vm2ql Před 3 lety

    Hi Becca I'm from Brazil. I found your channel this week and I'm loving it. =)

  • @itssublymonal426
    @itssublymonal426 Před 4 lety

    I clicked on this just to be supportive of your channel because I wouldn't consider myself to be a beginner but I actually learned several things I hadn't thought of so thank you!

  • @dianebroaddrick8316
    @dianebroaddrick8316 Před 4 lety

    Great refresher knowledge!! 💚🌵💚🌱💚

  • @lifepaholic716
    @lifepaholic716 Před 4 lety

    Very well made video with a lot of information, thanks for sharing.

  • @karla23420
    @karla23420 Před 3 lety

    Awesome info thank u

  • @sayerc455
    @sayerc455 Před 4 lety

    Super helpful video Becca, thankyou. X

  • @zolagelera2970
    @zolagelera2970 Před rokem +1

    Awesome 👌 wonderful informations 👍

  • @RockinMonkey
    @RockinMonkey Před 3 lety

    Damn, I learned soooooo much. Buying a plant has always been a 'bringing it to its own funeral' situation. I saw a small plant on an endcap at Lowe's and something about it made me want to bring it home. So thanks for teaching me how to take care of it. :D Also, thanks for the booklet!

  • @BlackkCobra
    @BlackkCobra Před 4 lety

    This video is all i need in life 💞🌱

  • @HoneyBee-gh9zu
    @HoneyBee-gh9zu Před 4 lety +1

    This video was very informative. Loved it. I wish I could give you two thumbs up.😊

  • @hollyhasegawa6095
    @hollyhasegawa6095 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Becca, great video full of so much great and useful information. I loved listening to all of your tips and plant care, I think before you buy a plant make sure you have the right spot for it before you purchase it, so many times we buy a plant because it's just so cute and we just want it. I know that I am guilty of doing that, and then you get it home and almost freak out because you're not sure how to take care of it.I am to the point now where a certain amount of the plants I want are my wish list plants, and if I purchase a Maranta I know that I have the right conditions to grow them. Same with Hoyas. Sometimes I think it's fun to figure out what is going to make a plant happy that we brought home. If you pay attention to your plants they will tell you when they need water, if they are getting too much light or not enough. I know when I first started collecting plants I had the tendency to over water. Now I wait and let the plant tell me when it needs water. I also love terra cotta pots, and will sometimes paint them or draw on them to make them a totally custom designed pot. Thank you again, I would love to see more videos like this one.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      Yes I have definitely bought a plant before and had no idea where to put it! That makes the whole process much more stressful lol. I agree, plants are definitely vocal about their needs! So important to be intuitive with them :) Thanks for watching!!

  • @PeanutsPlants
    @PeanutsPlants Před 4 lety +1

    Vary informative! I wish I could have watch this when I first started collecting plants. 🌿😊

  • @VanessaKrystynaBeauty
    @VanessaKrystynaBeauty Před 4 lety

    Great video thanks for the tips 💕🥰🌿🌸

  • @taneabree
    @taneabree Před 4 lety

    Love that cover pot idea 🤩

  • @KittenMittonsNinja
    @KittenMittonsNinja Před 4 lety

    Perfection Becca!

  • @Babs4577
    @Babs4577 Před 4 lety

    This was a great video.

  • @nanathekatz
    @nanathekatz Před 3 lety

    I am just restarting with plants again after giving up on it for around 10 years. I think I will binge your channel for a bit! 😅

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 3 lety

      Aww yay!!! Welcome back to plants :) I also just wrote a book if you want some reading material amzn.to/3rKuHua 🥰

  • @maryj7912
    @maryj7912 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the info! Didn’t know the overwatering myth.

  • @dorothyt.1038
    @dorothyt.1038 Před 4 lety

    Becca, you would make a fantastic teacher!

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      Very kind of you to say! I was actually a teacher last school year and still have my certification! Who knows where life will take me, maybe I'll end up back in the classroom again someday ❤️

  • @InsubordinationFreak
    @InsubordinationFreak Před 4 lety +1

    But the opposite windows in the southern hemisphere! Great info! I like the tips for getting to know your plants. Still trying to figure out my anthurium (prob needs terra cotta), coleus and waffle plant. For my medium low light, I have had success with peace lily, syngonium, vining philos, ags, sans, zz - all highly recommended. I agree, you have to choose the plants not just based on the pretty. I now know I have to enjoy rex begonias in the shop. I can take cane begonias home. I actually haven't got into pots at all. Most of them are still in their black plastic ones. I do like terra cotta though and I am definitely pro-saucer. The most important tip I got from this is you can't kill a plant from one sitting of watering. Sometimes I am afraid to drench.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes exactly! Anthuriums are so tricky! I'm just getting into them -- im a bit scared, I'll be honest lol. I think it's a good point that we can enjoy plants in the shop and not have to bring them home! haha never thought of it that way but it's soo true. It's totally a myth that plants don't like a drench! I almost didn't add that but I'm super happy I did! Thanks for watching

  • @Everettalla
    @Everettalla Před 2 lety

    I’m excited to get my first plant- I don’t care what it is I just want a little green buddy on my dresser

  • @juliadixon8465
    @juliadixon8465 Před 9 dny

    My east window has a balcony overhead, and gets very little light. This has been a sad journey conducted in literal middle America. Waiting to see if you cover solutions. I love your dog and greenery.

  • @forcutie
    @forcutie Před 2 lety

    hii i was wondering where you got that shelf in the background with your plants on them? i've been trying to find something similar :) awesome video btw, i just started my journey as a new plant mama, so i'm trying to prepare my apartment a little better with the influx of new plant babies i'm bound to end up with soon haha

  • @mgunds
    @mgunds Před 4 lety

    I do like to watch 101 videos. One can always pick up a thing or two :-) Calatheas are my favorite plants, and I have a few and so far they are thriving in terracotta. But I do live in Scandinavia, and the humidity in my house and outside is quite high. So that could be it.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh my! I bet the calatheas love it there! I'm so scared to have more than one! lol

    • @mgunds
      @mgunds Před 4 lety

      @@BeccaDeLaPlants I have 8 and counting. 😁 I find Them easy going, and putting out new growth all the time, without a humidifier😁

  • @shannoncarr7338
    @shannoncarr7338 Před 4 lety

    I have my cacti in a east window, I have had them in a south before but find some not all tend to burn but succs are really happy in a south.

  • @beefknuckles
    @beefknuckles Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid! My girlfriend and I have a newfound love of plants because we needed a hobby during quarantine. This video was VERY informative for new plantkeepers!

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +2

      Aw that’s awesome!! Super glad you’re getting into plants and found this video helpful ☺️

  • @adrianagerdsen7602
    @adrianagerdsen7602 Před 4 lety

    Very nice tips but sorry Leo stole the show!!! He is adorable ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @okanaganblonde4095
    @okanaganblonde4095 Před 3 lety

    Where did the term “cash po” come from versus “catch pot”? I see a few plant gurus use it.

  • @Leahluvsmusic10
    @Leahluvsmusic10 Před rokem

    What about if you have a northwest window? What kind of plants would thrive there?

  • @JimMeeker
    @JimMeeker Před 4 lety

    It's always good to get back to the basics. #teamtrees

  • @crylas3637
    @crylas3637 Před 4 měsíci

    New to your channel! and I am a new plant mom.. I live in the northern hemisphere (HTX) I am confused as to when you say east window? How do I Know what my windows are

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You can use the compass on your phone and point the top of your phone out of the window and you’ll be able to see if it points to north, east, south, or west :)

  • @iva5135
    @iva5135 Před 4 lety

    What did you say the white mineral deposits on terracotta is called? Can't seem to find it online haha

  • @melissanewbury9225
    @melissanewbury9225 Před 4 lety

    I have a 116* SE window......

  • @CryingJackal
    @CryingJackal Před 23 dny

    Sending this to my mom so she quits killing mine

  • @blakea.e.1681
    @blakea.e.1681 Před 4 lety

    The song you use in your videos reminds me of the pizza game in Club Penguin

  • @stardoll1995
    @stardoll1995 Před 4 lety

    You know I would have to tell you that even though you think green thumbs don't exist in my experience they actually do! My grandmother has had plants ever since I can remember and if she's killed 10 plants in my 24 years of living that'd be it really and she never actually researched a lot about plants she really just let's them be mostly I feel like even with how careful I try to be and research I still am not near as good.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety +1

      That’s so awesome!! She just lets them be, and they’re happy! Maybe there are green thumbs 😁

  • @taneabree
    @taneabree Před 4 lety

    Can we talk about good insects and bad ones? There are currently creepy centipede like boys (smol thank god) just living their bessstt life in the soil of my big leaf philodendron , it’s confusing lol

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      Oh yeah! So Bugs like that aren't harmful for the plant, or so I've heard. I've never personally had that happen to me, but you can just remove them from the soil. You can also sterilize your soil before you use it by baking it in the oven. This will kill any organisms in the soil before you even use it!

  • @ashleymia991
    @ashleymia991 Před 4 lety +4

    We can always continue to grow as plant parents :).
    *changed my username from ashleymia9
    Tucson team! 😊

  • @thenorthernpalace261
    @thenorthernpalace261 Před 4 lety

    My apartment has a north facing balcony and my plants are doing... oh well, relatively fine THOUGH I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO HAVE EAST / WEST FACING WINDOWS/ BALCONY. But then again that's probably because I'm from Malaysia and we sit in the middle of the equator * awkward laughsss then cries *

  • @Lovingoddess28
    @Lovingoddess28 Před 3 lety

    Factz my zz plant grew crazy in a bathroom NO WINDOWS!!!

  • @kathywilliamson9444
    @kathywilliamson9444 Před 4 lety +9

    I thought it was houseplant lol 🤦🏻‍♀️ Note to self: wear your glasses.

  • @theblanketfortcohort7332

    Just to interject- Venus Fly traps like direct sun. But that's literally the only one aha. A picky boy.

    • @BeccaDeLaPlants
      @BeccaDeLaPlants  Před 4 lety

      I haven't ever had a carnivorous plant before!! Thanks for this!

  • @theblanketfortcohort7332

    Also I live in a flat with ALL the windows face NW :0

  • @pepsii7741
    @pepsii7741 Před 4 lety

    I love that dog, I was watching this video only for that dog, sorry :D