Make your Philodendron Florida Ghost WHITER! + Florida Ghost Mint Explained

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  • @AlexMark
    @AlexMark Před 4 lety +181

    Who else is watching this when they don't even have this beautiful plant 🥺😂 a wishlist plant fo sho

    • @SickBoiRENegade
      @SickBoiRENegade Před 4 lety +1

      Yep.. me 2

    • @StrangeDisposition
      @StrangeDisposition Před 4 lety +3

      I don’t have one and it’s not even on my wishlist! I just like learning from Kaylee. If I ever run into one and it’s a good price then I’d get it and love it but I am not going out of my way to get one.

    • @happylittlebush9541
      @happylittlebush9541 Před 4 lety

      🤚🤚🤚

    • @ThisisMicaela
      @ThisisMicaela Před 4 lety

      Saaaammee

    • @Braider0526
      @Braider0526 Před 4 lety

      Thought it was just me 😂😂

  • @MykieJean
    @MykieJean Před 4 lety +166

    When somebody says Florida Ghost, I automatically think of Kaylee 😆

  • @vaninou09
    @vaninou09 Před 4 lety +198

    I don't even have a Florida ghost nor am I interested in owning one, I'm just watching all of Kaylee's videos 😂

  • @sashahehe.34
    @sashahehe.34 Před 4 lety +23

    Kaylee: explaining Florida ghosts
    Monstera in the backround: 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

  • @plantwithkasey
    @plantwithkasey Před 4 lety +71

    That juvenile Florida ghost is the cutest thing I've ever seen 😭😭😭 also that eyeshadow, YOURE FLAWLESS😍😍

  • @dwholloway1
    @dwholloway1 Před 4 lety +29

    It's the same with the pothos marble queen. The more light, the more white it gets. Nature is amazing.

  • @grimstatic1447
    @grimstatic1447 Před 4 lety +57

    I read that as "Make your Philodendron Florida Ghost WITHER!" and was scared for a moment🤣

    • @johnjhill3
      @johnjhill3 Před 4 lety

      :-D :-D :-D

    • @alexita000
      @alexita000 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol, thought the same with all the craziness here in the US.

  • @mkexotics168
    @mkexotics168 Před 4 lety +50

    Im WaItInG fOr ThE hOyA hAuL😅

  • @maryamm4380
    @maryamm4380 Před 3 lety +7

    Dear lord that monstera behind you is breath taking!!!!

    • @smartpawsbehaviour
      @smartpawsbehaviour Před 3 lety +1

      My thoughts exactly. Wonder if it is a hybrid.

    • @Yoliplanting
      @Yoliplanting Před 3 lety +1

      I agree 100%!!! She is a scene stealer!

    • @sandragee2864
      @sandragee2864 Před měsícem

      @@smartpawsbehaviourI think Kaylee bought the Monstera deliciosa from an Asian take away restaurant that was easy 20+ years old, hence the imposing size.

  • @myoko343
    @myoko343 Před 4 lety +50

    Shout out to Simon on your team for literally having this exact email chain-conversation with me!

  • @aarontcagle
    @aarontcagle Před 4 lety +19

    It makes sense. The more light, the less chlorophyll the leaf needs to get the same sugar level. It’s a balancing act.

  • @diannawarner340
    @diannawarner340 Před 4 lety +10

    Great minds think alike my dear.
    I purchased a Florida Ghost "Mint" on a FB purge last winter. It pushed out several "minty" leaves and I was pleased as punch.
    I then decided I needed a complete set and purchased a Florida Ghost. All was well in my world! Or so I thought.
    The only issue I have had is that both plants were growing small leaves.
    I watched a CZcams video that said these plants were heavy feeders. So instead of the organic weak fertilizer I had been giving them I started feeding them with a different fertilizer and I'll be darned if not only did the leaves become larger, my "Mint" just unfurled a gorgeous white leaf.
    This is absolutely the only thing I have changed. It sits on my shelves under my grow light exactly where I put it 8-9 months ago when I got it. Literally nothing else has changed other than the season going from winter to summer. Both plants sit on the shelf next to each other.
    It really doesn't matter to me what it is. I still love both plants.
    I can now pot them up together, give them a moss pole and have a nice big beautiful pot of Florida Ghost.
    Prior to all this I believed the Florida Ghost Mint was just a Florida Ghost with crappy variegation.
    I am firmly convinced, in my case anyway, that the fertilizer was the factor that was the game changer for me.
    Please keep us all informed on this subject as I am very interested to see what conclusions you come up with.
    Love all your videos! Keep up the great work!

    • @TheMariaFerraz
      @TheMariaFerraz Před 2 lety

      Please, what was the name of the game (colour) changing fertilizer you used?

    • @AbbiZika
      @AbbiZika Před rokem

      Okay this gives me SO much hope for my P Billietiae. I accidentally snapped off the new growth and it came back with the TINIEST little leaf I've ever seen 😂 it's under one of my nicer grow lights and gets half decent natural light as well. Going to pump it full of plant steroids and hope it helps

  • @Laurensji
    @Laurensji Před 4 lety +23

    Just want to add to Kaylee’s wonderful video. In my experience importing and caring for ghosts - not all ghosts seem to have the potential to be brilliant white. I have many all under the same light and conditions but from many different breeders - light does = lighter leaves but some will never go past a light green/‘minty white’ stage in my experience

  • @GreenFireflyGirl
    @GreenFireflyGirl Před 4 lety +29

    I tried to talk a friend out of buying a mint, when she already had a regular ghost, and told her just to take a cutting and give it less light, but she refused to listen, even though her mint cost her twice what the ghost did. I'm sure she's kicking herself now. In the meantime, I've been turning my green into a mint over the last few months, and hoping it turns into a white one soon, just I think it needs a lot more light still!

    • @adriantomo5688
      @adriantomo5688 Před 3 lety

      excuse me, did your florida green turned mint and finally white? I'm trying to decide whether to get a more matured greener florida, or to get a smaller mintier ghost for almost the same price in Indonesia. i overthink the 'florida' green of not being able to turn lighter overtime given enough light
      thank you for writing this comment

    • @GreenFireflyGirl
      @GreenFireflyGirl Před 3 lety +1

      @@adriantomo5688 my ghost reverted to green, yes, it turned into a mint and now is finally white again using the brighter light. But a regular florida I don't think will turn white, just the ghost varieties.

  • @vickyhead6428
    @vickyhead6428 Před 4 lety +29

    I moved my ghost a while ago into a different spot with lower light, knowing full well that it would likely produce lime leaves instead of the white. I still adore it and I still think it looks beautiful as a mix of citrus green colours. Its nice to be reassured though that if I did really want the white back I can switch up where it's living. I did start to worry that I had reverted my plant and I couldnt find ANY information confirming whether or not that could happen. Really appreciate the video 💚👻🌱

  • @MelisaSJ
    @MelisaSJ Před 4 lety +2

    Ohhhh it’s my first time seeing the juvenile form! So cute! Also thank you so much for this video, now I’m going to move my ghost to a brighter spot 🥰

  • @SI3RRAL30N3
    @SI3RRAL30N3 Před 3 lety +3

    I finally found a Florida Ghost locally! I am so excited. Kaylee, you've given me the confidence to slowly start collecting rare aroids THANK YOU so much for all of your content, much love from across the pond xx

  • @Concretejunglediary
    @Concretejunglediary Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for always schooling us in the best way possible 🙌🏻💚🌿

  • @anating4882
    @anating4882 Před 4 lety

    Every new video you upload, I check your followers and genuinely get happy to see you getting more and more! Youre currently at 80k and im soooo happy for you! I noticed it around when you had 50k. Love you so much Kaylee! Rooting for you always!!!

  • @lemonan5244
    @lemonan5244 Před 4 lety

    I really love and appreciate your videos. They are so informative and therapeutic for me. Thank you for all your time in making these videos!

  • @pinkrexx
    @pinkrexx Před 26 dny

    I love this video and talking about different varieties! Thank you for making such lovely planty content 🪴💕 Just found this channel and I look forward to watching more of your content!

  • @kathybrintlinger9993
    @kathybrintlinger9993 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks so much for clearing up that whole debate! The lighting being what’s influencing variegation makes total sense! It’s overcompensating and basically making up for the lack of chlorophyll in the white leaves. Plants are so amazing! I love Florida ghosts! It’s one of the 2 plants I still don’t have and hope to get soon.😊🌱

  • @thatoldbooksmell
    @thatoldbooksmell Před 4 lety +8

    The monstera in the background though..😍😍😍

  • @gabrielpatten6939
    @gabrielpatten6939 Před 4 lety +5

    I love how thorough you research before you make a video. Also, the light and verigation theory makes a lot of sense. I've heard the same with verigated string of hearts. If it doesn't get a lot of sun, it'll revert back to green

  • @brittanystone1093
    @brittanystone1093 Před 2 lety +1

    one of my dream plants!! i have been looking for one in my budget for a while and it finally happened. i came for the all the info thank you for sharing and explaining

  •  Před 2 lety +1

    Ow god! What a glorious monstera in the background! I want such beauty!

  • @emilybrianne7176
    @emilybrianne7176 Před 4 lety

    Needed this!!! Thank you for clearing this all up! Need more videos like this. 🦄

  • @natashaoreilly3546
    @natashaoreilly3546 Před 3 lety

    I absolutely love the way you explained this!! Thank you 🌿🤍

  • @karenbewley82
    @karenbewley82 Před 4 lety

    Very topical for me - thanks Kaylee, informed and watching my plant closely 💚

  • @WelshCoasterFanatic
    @WelshCoasterFanatic Před 4 lety +15

    Never clicked so fast before! And I don't even have a ghost haha

  • @vancityplantie5752
    @vancityplantie5752 Před 4 lety

    Perfect timing @Kaylee Ellen as I was *finally* able to spend too much today on one and can’t wait to get it ☺️🌱

  • @judithrevenberg6747
    @judithrevenberg6747 Před 4 lety +8

    Omg I needed this video in my life, mine is practically completely green rn hahah

  • @kathleenmurphy450
    @kathleenmurphy450 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this video! You are so mark to notice all these differences in this very same plant! Thank you for all the dedication you have to our Plant World... And I don't mind a longer video and fact I prefer them over short ones! Thank you so much or this very very interesting video. This plan is on my wishlist so one of these days I'll have one hopefully teehee because I'm 71 years old and we never know how much time we have left one we hit the big 7 0!

  • @saulc8127
    @saulc8127 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much! I was waiting for this. Just got one recently and I wanted to be sure I was doing things right

  • @thebeauceronboys9397
    @thebeauceronboys9397 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for covering this!! I’ve seen all these “mint” ghosts and I’m over here like “it’s not a thing people, it’s not a thing.”

  • @sarahjohnson4519
    @sarahjohnson4519 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video. It cleared up a lot of confusion for me. It was very well presented and touched on all the questions I had. You are so knowledgeable! I just pre-ordered my very own Florida ghost. It will be delivered when it warms up in the spring. So excited! Thank you again for sharing your expertise and experience!

  • @HelmyFu
    @HelmyFu Před 3 lety

    I planning to add some florida ghost to my collection for the first time. This video really helps me to get to know more about florida ghost. Thank you Kaylee. Just the right information that I needed.

  • @angieyaeger2
    @angieyaeger2 Před rokem

    Thank you for always sharing your honest knowledge!

  • @desrtangl
    @desrtangl Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much for bringing up this topic. I have dried to discuss this with people in the past and I got dismissed.
    *round of applause*

  • @edgardocueco2005
    @edgardocueco2005 Před 3 lety

    Thanks miss kaylee of this blog

  • @nelidabatiller9360
    @nelidabatiller9360 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing information about that Florida ghost, now I know & clear to my mind how to get that white varigation.
    Love it! 😍😍😍

  • @Gypsikitty
    @Gypsikitty Před rokem

    This video is super helpful thank you so much for taking the time to make it!
    I think I just got one for my collection but it is all green I'm excited to experiment with it to see if I can get it to change at all!

  • @lexianonymous2971
    @lexianonymous2971 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sooooo much for this!!!! I've been so confused about all this talk of mint ghosts lately!!!

  • @barbarawiley9853
    @barbarawiley9853 Před 4 lety +13

    I really needed this video. I have literally been thinking about the difference between the "mint" and the regular ghost in my sleep!
    This is my favorite plant at the moment.😍

  • @shanejtan
    @shanejtan Před 4 lety +11

    I agree with you, light is the most important determining factor! Though I have yet to experiment with grow lights vs natural light. I do find that growing them in dappled natural light does tend to produce more mint leaves for me. I've also known friends that have given their ghosts too much natural light and the leaves emerge white/brown and can't sustain themselves as there's not enough chlorophyll in the new leaf, so moving it back from the light source (window) solved that problem.
    Very interested to discover how the random patches of reverse variegation occur though!

    • @charlotteemma7931
      @charlotteemma7931 Před 4 lety +2

      I think this is the problem I had - mine had two leaves that never turned green no matter how much I willed them to, and they died off. Further away from the light source, the leaves are coming in a very pale green, but at least they have some chlorophyll!!

  • @beatriceeriksson2640
    @beatriceeriksson2640 Před 4 lety

    Thanks! Love to see the results from your experiments!

  • @amandapetkov6591
    @amandapetkov6591 Před 4 lety +1

    Off topic completely, but your eyeshadow is fireee and on point in this video! Love it

  • @harriss1979
    @harriss1979 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your brain. I could spend days listening to you ❤️

  • @starmaul81
    @starmaul81 Před 3 lety

    This was so informative thank you! I will try using some more light on my little one!

  • @EnchantedwithPoodles
    @EnchantedwithPoodles Před 4 lety

    Very interesting, Kaylee. Thanks for clearing up the misinformation about Florida Ghosts.

  • @brodyadamsthatsme
    @brodyadamsthatsme Před 4 lety +4

    I don’t even own a Florida ghost. I just wanted to watch a new Kaylee video 😂

  • @ckandrew
    @ckandrew Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful! I bought a ghost and there's some variegation, but we haven't seen much of the coloration we'd expect. Now that it's been in more light, I'm excited to watch it lighten up!

  • @sarahchalmers1122
    @sarahchalmers1122 Před 2 lety

    You are so well spoken and informative. Thank you

  • @tosunoglu07
    @tosunoglu07 Před měsícem

    Informative and smart explanations here, thanks a lot!

  • @xryzthiene
    @xryzthiene Před 3 lety

    the first time i saw this video..i fell in love with florida ghost immediately.. now i have 5 pots of florida ghost.😁😁😁 and all of them really really have their own thing..love them so much!!!

  • @lindaholder2222
    @lindaholder2222 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for all your info Kaylee

  • @leonorahaircare
    @leonorahaircare Před 2 lety

    I finally got one of those.. Not for the mint myth, but because i find the leaf shapes amazing!! So green or lime or white, i love them all!!

  • @IamaKaliedoscope
    @IamaKaliedoscope Před 4 lety +3

    I had suspicions about the mint thing. Thank you for this video. Definitely going to move my super green goes to a brighter spot and see what happens.

  • @estelat8133
    @estelat8133 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad you made this! Recently got a ghost that's fully green and the new leaves come in slightly lime, so was wondering if it was a ghost at all. Gonna give my dude a bunch more light 🌞🙌🏽

  • @sandormarton1399
    @sandormarton1399 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 😊

  • @hafifahjamhari
    @hafifahjamhari Před 4 lety +3

    I totally agree with the fact that light affects the whiteness. I have mine growing in the same spot for 5 months now. It pushed out whiter leaf during sunny season and greener during rainy season (monsoon) . By the way, I'm from Malaysia.

  • @LaurensLeaves
    @LaurensLeaves Před 4 lety

    I have a ghost and was wondering about all the questions that you have answered😅 thanks Kaylee!

  • @retropinapplemango
    @retropinapplemango Před 3 lety

    Thank you for explaining that it is a hybrid and also all the info on light. I will try your lighting trick on my plants to see if the new leaves will be lighter.

  • @kasiad9826
    @kasiad9826 Před 4 lety

    so so cool video!!! I'm falling in love with philodendrons, however have no conditions at home to have some exotic ones. but love to watch your videos!

  • @sisca.d
    @sisca.d Před 2 lety

    Thank you Kaylee for the clarification for the plant. Always love your contents really informative and I love to learns from yout video about plants 😘❤

  • @ameliakeller9603
    @ameliakeller9603 Před 4 lety +5

    All these ghosts just make me want one more 😂

  • @bweb6
    @bweb6 Před 4 lety +1

    Come on plant queen with that stunning eyeshadow beat. 👏

  • @itselizaro
    @itselizaro Před 4 lety +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. When I got my Florida ghost a few months ago a girl was trying to argue that I had a "Mint" ghost.
    ++ I've constantly seen FB purges where a ghost & a "mint" were being sold and the "mint" was priced higher.
    It drives me bonkers!!!!

  • @ckh5722
    @ckh5722 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for making this video! 👻
    My Ghost is arriving today. I named him Casper as well! My toddler is obsessed with Halloween, so this is a gift for both of us. 💚

  • @PeggysPlants
    @PeggysPlants Před 4 lety

    Thank you! You answered all of my questions.

  • @CP-ew8uu
    @CP-ew8uu Před 4 lety +2

    I have a regular Florida (ie fully green and will never be any other colour) and I love the leaf shape. I am not a fan of the white leaves so have not been tempted by the ghost, but after seeing this I definitely need one: in my home and light conditions it would grow in lime and I LOVE it like that.

  • @kawaiiboke
    @kawaiiboke Před 4 lety +9

    I love that you showed the juvenile form! I have a baby plant with those leaves and I got worried. Also, thank you for shedding a light on what mint is. I was only planning on buying a Florida ghost and ended up with Florida ghost mint per the seller.

  • @arleendillon6813
    @arleendillon6813 Před 4 lety

    Hi it's a very interesting plant Mint or not the different patterns of the leaves Plus color of the leaves love it

  • @alinazi7603
    @alinazi7603 Před 3 lety +1

    I picked up a pot with three stems of Florida Ghost for free because previous owner was disappointed in "variegation reverse". I'm really thankful for this video.

  • @redkim713
    @redkim713 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this video. Glad to finally have answers.

  • @stayplanted1093
    @stayplanted1093 Před 4 lety

    This is amazing!! Love the info!

  • @gabrielawiercinska9214

    Omg just got this beauty 🥰 watching this again just to be sure i am doing everything right with it

  • @RisforRJ
    @RisforRJ Před 4 lety

    very helpful.. because i have a ghost that had an older leaf that stayed minty, then new leaves being green 😅 thanks for the info!

  • @christinagonzalez1743
    @christinagonzalez1743 Před 3 lety +1

    I think stress from propagation makes a lot of variety in colors as well! I love chopping my ghost

  • @justplants8239
    @justplants8239 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish a Florida ghost and you gave me all information I needed. And about "mint version" i was thinking too. Thanks.

  • @lbrkanalmuzyka
    @lbrkanalmuzyka Před 4 lety +2

    Dear god, we needed this video from a long, long time :D

  • @catr5716
    @catr5716 Před 3 lety

    I was just thinking of buying a 'mint' for some $$$. Glad I came to you for info. Thank you sooo much. I'll just wait.

  • @FlameVulpin14
    @FlameVulpin14 Před 4 lety

    This is a pretty cool informal experiment. Its interesting how the plant responds to high or low light

  • @evitetriyani6005
    @evitetriyani6005 Před 3 lety

    All ur plants is beautiful😍😍😍 Kaylee...

  • @crystalscollection1511
    @crystalscollection1511 Před 4 lety +43

    "Just to be clear, I'm not saying sellers are trying to make extra money off saying 'Mint' is a cultivar..." You should be, because they absolutely are. They deliberately stay "uneducated" so they can always use it as an excuse. If you and I are capable of doing research, so is every other seller and they should be held accountable for blatant lies.

    • @bettyjaso444
      @bettyjaso444 Před 3 lety +1

      perfect expaination!

    • @bettyjaso444
      @bettyjaso444 Před 3 lety +1

      just wondering if it is the same with squamiferum..i mean the change of color in their leaves depending on the light...since they are almost the same,just the stem varies.

    • @crystalscollection1511
      @crystalscollection1511 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bettyjaso444 I don't think plants vary in the stem, that's a good indicator of species if there is a difference to be seen. I do believe the 'Florida' and other similar looking species are hybrids or selective tissue cultures using either pedatum or squamiferum as a parent plant, but the evidence is in the stem--if it's bumpy, it's probably from squamiferum, if it's smooth it's probably from pedatum.

  • @jennAKAskuna
    @jennAKAskuna Před 4 lety

    I agree with the higher light statement. My calathea fusion white was moved to my bathroom with a higher light output and each leaf that unfurls is whiter than the last. Pretty soon I’m going to have to move it just to get more green!! 😆

  • @Meggyx
    @Meggyx Před 4 lety

    Omg perfect timing - I literally got a florida ghost 2 days ago!

  • @MarjoleinF
    @MarjoleinF Před 4 lety

    Nice video, thanks. I agree that it is probably due to light. Plants in lower light condition need more chlorophyll (hence the mint color) to get the same amount of energy as a plant in brighter light. It is a form of conditioning them self to the light they get.

  • @Nina-cj2ky
    @Nina-cj2ky Před 4 lety +2

    I got a Florida Ghost on eBay that was sold for €10 because they thought it was a Florida Green and believed they got scammed. I still found the leaf shape so pretty that I got it without thinking about it further and since it's really warm the plant is outside on my south-facing balcony most of the time. The first new leave came out super white, and I was so excited.

    • @momum861
      @momum861 Před 4 lety

      Hey! Where are you based, Germany?

  • @goodpeople5676
    @goodpeople5676 Před 4 lety +2

    Such a great information and knowledge . Never happened that by seeing first video I ever subscribed any channel. But I couldn't resist myself . Your voice is so clear n clean every word is so touchy . Lovely video with lots of Information and knowledge.
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  • @sheltonedwards3521
    @sheltonedwards3521 Před 4 lety

    Another excellent/informative vid :) thank you!

  • @Bronco_Graves
    @Bronco_Graves Před 4 lety +4

    I suspected and came to this same conclusion. Having several large Florida Ghosts, I’ve experimented growing them in different light conditions. Using a full spectrum high quality white LED , the leaves emerge with red cataphyil and leaves have very bright white or light cream. When a plant is deprived of light, it tends to produce more chlorophyll to achieve photosynthesis. I have propagated cuttings from the same plant and produced variations based on light. If a leaf already has produced a lot of green chlorophyll, it will not revert to white but it may produce some paling which resemble a mint effect. New growth will be creamy white.

    • @kathleenmurphy450
      @kathleenmurphy450 Před 4 lety +1

      Interesting observations I was thinking the same thing about the green leave. If a plant isn't getting enough light it will obviously need more chlorophyll to meet its needs for nourishment and continual growth. If we think about other variegated plants renisance the golden pothos if it's kept in a darker place it loses its variegation because it needs to have every little cell producing food for the plant. When a plant gets enough light it could let some of it cells be lighter in color. What's interesting about light versus Darkness with this plant is we all know that white leaves on Hoya and other plants if it has too many white leaves the plant will die because there is not enough chlorophyll in the leaves to produce food. Not sure if magnesium has anything to do with white leaves but I do know magnesium is necessary for chlorophyll production so I wonder if that mineral has anything to do with all of this. So many variables so little time

    • @Bronco_Graves
      @Bronco_Graves Před 4 lety +1

      Kathleen Murphy good points. it seems that on the ghost, the emerging leaves are designed to take on more chlorophyll as they age. They start out white and then eventually fill in more green when they are bypassed by a new emerging leaf. My assumption is that ample light and photosynthesis on the lower green leaves trigger a whiter emerging leaf.

    • @kathleenmurphy450
      @kathleenmurphy450 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Bronco_Graves great insight and to that plant because if it gets enough light it can produce new leaves that are a lighter color but to keep the plant alive it has to develop chlorophyll in the older leaves... I love the comments section on videos because through the discussion there we can go beyond what was said in the video that was posted!

  • @heatherbishop6526
    @heatherbishop6526 Před 4 lety

    Great timing! I was sold a Florida ghost mint and noticed the leaves are as speckled anymore and look more lemon/lime in color. I’m not upset because I actually wanted a Florida ghost anyways.

  • @tracybuzzell8858
    @tracybuzzell8858 Před 4 lety

    Excellent information... I got a Florida ghost recently and she is in need of some rehab... I will look to make mine nice and cream... I like the Ghost with the woody stem... It has a bonsai effect...

  • @morganmyatt1457
    @morganmyatt1457 Před 4 lety

    I haven’t even watched the video yet but I first wanted to say THANK YOU cause I’ve been asking these dang questions for months. I’m literally sitting by my door waiting for my second ghost to arrive today 😍. My other one that has never put out a white leaf

  • @aquaflor957
    @aquaflor957 Před 4 lety +1

    Kaylee you've convince me florida ghost is much more enteresting plant than deliciousa, now i loved to have one

  • @redredhoodie
    @redredhoodie Před 4 lety

    This video is so, so helpful (well, I enjoy whatever you upload)T I have two plants from different sources and was just thinking the other day that one of them never really showed a white/ cream leaf and if it is really a florida ghost whereas the other (in the same pot) also doesn't put out white leafs anymore. All the other boxes are ticked so I'll try putting it in a brighter spot. Thank you for the work you put into your videos, much apprechiated.

  • @chikkacarltv6019
    @chikkacarltv6019 Před 4 lety

    Hi there new fan here thank u for inspiring us to your plants 🌿🍀🍃

  • @bgnabong8612
    @bgnabong8612 Před 4 lety

    I am so amazed by your featured flowers. Can you talk about epipremnum pinnatum? Thank you

  • @lexikotrick800
    @lexikotrick800 Před 2 lety +1

    My ghost is extremely white but the leaves got thin and fell off in direct sun. I moved him to a high humidity, ~80-90 F room with something in front of it to block direct sunlight. Popped 2 cream leaves out in a week right after the move. He’s so happy now