10 WORST Things To Do To Your Plants
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I'm finding I like you the best out of all the plant channels on CZcams that I have seen so far. Some people go on and on for 15 minutes before getting to the point of the video, while you can cover in 10 what takes others 30 minutes to get around to. You typically get right to the point and explain things clearly and fully for we ignorant types. Audio and video are well done and help maintain the viewer's interest in the topic. I haven't looked for any of your older videos to see changes over time.
Wow, thank you! You might err see some progression if you look at my older videos 🤣
@@SheffieldMadePlants I totally agree with YoSpiff With you there's no going on about things they've talked about a million times before, oh and the constant repotting enough already. Sheffield plants is my new go to as soon as I see the notification!
Also, kindly responds to comments and questions while most don't.
@@smack9835 thank you 😁
@@eileenworth7862 👍😁
As someone who is part of a dedicated team of three, who work in the houseplant dept of a very large garden centre in the NW of the UK, I’d like to say that it would be incredibly rare for us to allow a plant through our tills which had any kind of infestation. It’s part of our work to check our beautiful stock and ensure it’s health and vitality. We’ll always recommend the right plant for the right position… I’ve actually said to customers, if you buy that plant for that position, it’ll be dead in weeks. We strive to ensure the plants welfare & the customers joy 🌿🌿🌿🙏🏼
I'm glad your nursery is super vigilant, your customers must be very happy. Sadly this isn't the case for lots of other places, particularly IKEA and the like. I've picked up plants with bugs. I get it - plants attract bugs and its hard to keep them 100% clear!
Come down to Birmingham botanical gardens and get ONLY pests today! (But seriously too many pests for 1 plant)😊
@@SheffieldMadePlants agree 100%. I went into my nearest B&Q and saw a plant I liked. I had only just discovered Google Lens and excitedly pointed my phone at the plant to identify it. Because of the plastic wrapping and the style of the plant I ended up pointing the camera Lens so that the frame took in soil as well as foliage. Well Google Lens zoomed straight to the soil and identified bugs. It wouldn't identify the plant, it just kept zooming straight to the infested soil which was practically heaving with movement😳🙈. I quickly replaced that plant and was out of there like a rocket!
@@marciajohnson1825 wow 😦
I was in a plant nursery in the USA last summer. I picked up a philodendron and it had thrips. I went to another part of the nursery and found a cebu blue with spider mites. That’s why I always inspects the plants before I buy them. When I bring them home, I spray them with insecticidal soap and quarantine them for at least a week.
I agree with the watering of plants. I always wait a little longer to water my plants. Most will let you know by drooping when they need a drink. Pruning is something I do, keeping the plants looking healthy. Have a blessed day.
Thank you Faith. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you, this was very informative. I already noticed some things I'm doing wrong with my plants that I'm going to correct now.
Glad it was helpful!
So much b roll in your videos! Thank you for making so much effort to give us beautiful videos.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
Love the humor dotted in.
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Thanks to your excellent videos I've learned so much about taking care of my green family. At Christmas I gave a few family members some little plants from my cuttings. A niece of mine is the most enthusiastic, and I'm happy to say that she is now a subscriber to your channel. She's picked up the plant love and is hungry for any information and I was happy to give her your channel as the best place to learn how to care for her new babies. Thank you again and please keep giving us your excellent videos!
That's fantastic thanks very much. Must be great to get your niece into plants
6:20 Big aserisk there. Don't prune monstera, it will revert to a juvinile state and you'll loose the fenistrations. Oh, and leave some leaves on the plant stem to act as "sap pullers" and leave a gap between the cut and said leaves, otherwise the whole branch could die off.
Idea: (if you haven’t already done it) be in a store with a lot of plants to choose from, and teach which plant to pick out of the selection. Not which species, but out of a type what to look for to get a healthy one.
I did this a little while ago czcams.com/video/zhH33qpnh5o/video.html
Tip if you have terrible soil like I do in some pots. You can give it too much water at once and then it takes literal weeks for it to dry because it holds it like clay.
So, only “drown them” if there’s drainage material in the soil or terra cotta pots is what works well for me.
Thanks for the tip 👍
This is a very good point -- thank you!
I am newer to indoor plant passion. I have experimented with the light and repotted a few with excellent results. Your explanation of what KIND of light indoor plants need/ like was very helpful, but dashed my dreams of a low light bedroom full of lush foliage. But- now I won’t waste time and money- AND will find better ways to enjoy my plant friends to keep us both happy. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
I always thought that I couldn't keep plants in my dark corners until I discovered grow-lights. You can even get some which you can screw in in your desk-lamp for example.
@D G Yes, these are exactly the ones that I have. They work wonderfully!
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The content of this video is great. One thing I did notice when talking about plants needing bright indirect light two of the plants shown were a ZZ plant and a snake plant. Although they can tolerate low light environments for longer than most plants both snake plants and zz will thrive in direct sunlight since they are succulents. When talking about light I prefer breaking it down by compass direction of the window and making sure the plant has a direct view out the window.
Spot on with the Snake Plant. Wasn’t sure if ZZ plants like direct sun
Thanks for the bonus tip and the recipe we can refer to when checking on, feeding and repotting in the spring.
You bet!
Thanks to you, I always check my plants before purchasing them in a big box store. I have encountered a few plants with infestation, and quickly put them down. Thank you for always being informative 😊🌴
Glad to help! Thanks for watching
I was happy when I saw that Amazon could ship me a little starter plants that were packed so nicely. But a couple came with bugs and only one survived out of a pack of six!
@@violetqueen450 That’s horrible Becky😣. The only to vendors I trust on Amazon are California Tropicals and Hirts. They come in healthy and lush. I’ve ordered over 40 plants between both. Good luck with future purchases. Blessings 🙏
The Odd Frond on Etsy, in Florida is good too🏵️🦋☺️
Have you guys tried notifying an employee so they can properly get rid of the infected plant? If so, how did you go about it?
As a ginger person who burns easily, I'd a appreciate a "I'm only used to dappled sunlight" shirt😂😂
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Thank you. Very good video. keep up the good work. God bless you and yours.
Thank you Nora 😁
6:40 that depends, because zebrina eks will use the energy from one leaf, making yellow and shrivel, to produce another leaf..
So cutting it off, will make it difficult for it to continue growing, yes you can restore the energy loss thru feeding it..
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Thank you for the instructive video. 😺
I am now also quarantine my plants. I just got a nice new plant with spider mites👀
😬. Thanks for watching
I really appreciate the information in you podcasts, thank you. I am brand knew to plants and I am trying not to kill them. 😊
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching
This is great :) funny and informative, thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Your analogies are great!!
Thank you! 😁
Hi I see your video and I learned so many lessons thank you🙏
Excellent!
Funnily enough, I agree about not putting gravel in bottom of pots EXCEPT for my Umbellata plant. Don't know what it is, but of the two I own, the one I put rocks in the base of is 3 times as leafy and straight as the other. And I got them within less than 2 months of each other.
Note: I added these b4 knew it wasn't great for plants. Other plants I did that for I've since cleared of rocks, but I'm scared to mess with this one since it's so awesome 🤷🏾♀️.
If it's working for that plant then I'd leave it 👍 Must be something else you're doing though...
with a lot of my pots the soil would just fall out of the giant hole on the bottom, so I took to putting rocks first so that wouldn’t happen, but it prevented me from seeing if roots were venturing out. You can get the same effect of not losing any soil by using leaves at the bottom instead. These break down, and even if they don’t do that before the roots go looking, I’ve found that the roots are able to navigate through them or push them out of the way when they’re looking for something
@@StarlightEdith Nice tip
The best plant tip I ever learnt was that too much water= frequency, not quantity! I was always guilty of giving my plants the teeniest amount of water once a week and they would, unsurprisingly, die a brown crispy death! Thankfully I did some research, ditched the watering schedule and now have a lush green collection!
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With new plants, I like to give them a good shower to get rid of any pests and then isolate for awhile after that. The fertilizer thing is true. When I was an inexperienced grower, I brought home a three foot ficus tree and proceeded to over fertilize it because I wanted it taller. Within 6 months, it's rapid growth had it over 6 feet tall but the trunk dimension was the same as it was at 3 feet. It couldn't support itself and had to be staked. So don't over fertilize people.
Great job with the shower 👍 The thin trunk sounds rough
@@SheffieldMadePlants It was. Not only scrawny but the benjamin ficus wasn't....um...bushy...like a true tree.
I ordered a moisture meter just the other day 😊
Great purchase!
I'm very much guilty of putting stones in the bottom of my pots. Thank you for the information! I'm going to be removing the stones and planting my babies again.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Love your content sir
Thank you 👍
Just went to a big box store, and saw a display of mini-monstera and philodendrons absolutely BAKING in full sun. Their leaves were dark brown. Broke my heart... I asked the closest employee if it was possible to move the display 5 feet, where it'd be under an awning... But he didn't work in the garden center. Those poor plants
Sounds grim 😬
@@SheffieldMadePlants Indeed! I don't think I want to go back to see if they're shaded now... 😢
Thanks for sharing 🪴
Thanks for watching
Hi. I enjoy your channel - full of helpful tips. Do you have advise for African Violet propagation ? thanks
Thank you. Sorry I've not propped that plant before.
Hey! Just wanted to add something funny. I left some Kalanhoe plants in the flat I visit maybe about once a month, above the radiator with the windows open in winter. Watered them maybe once a month and had no hope of them surviving. To my biggest surprise, they started blooming soooo much! They all had lots of pretty flowers on them a couple of month after I did it lol. They had lots of sunlight just to be fair. So I’m not sure if it’s this exact plant but I just guess this one likes to be neglected 😂
You've got the care spot on for it 😂 I think they are classed as succulents so makes sense they prefer a bit of neglect
TBH Kalanhoe plants are basically impossible to kill, they are also moderately tolerant of colder temperatures and they prefer less watering. I have some growing in my lean-to that I shoved in there due to lack of space, they went down to 1C and got some mottling on the leaves, but otherwise they laregly don't seem to care.
Can I use my homemade garden compost in your potting mix recipe, or would you recommend store bought compost? I prefer using homemade compost for my veggie beds but there could always be weed seeds in there, not sure if that'd be best for small pots?
I don't see homemade being a problem. If you're concerned you could try it out on a couple and see how it goes
Hi, I love your videos and I am also from the uk. I wanted to know that should I add peat moss alongside my compost and perlite mix for my houseplants when I repot them in 2 months time? Thanks
No need I don't think plus peat moss isn't very sustainable.
@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks so much
My mother in law bought me a tiny begonia houseplant - any tips on care?
Great channel🪴❤
Thank you 🙌
Thanks!
Hey Michele, thanks very much for the super thanks! 😁 👍
A trick I learned is to give your new plant a diluted soap bath I use a spray bottle. While I'm doing that I look for any signs of pesky bugs if I see signs of them depending on the level of investigation I use neem oil which I keep a bottle handy. I follow the directions on it I also will pretreat my other plants to prevent the pesky critters from spreading 😳
I had an investigation of spidermites last year on my petunias what a nightmare🥺
Great stuff. They sure are pesky little buggers
Please make a video abt home made fertilizer (organic) and how to use them or how often?
I talk about this in a video in a couple of weeks. Video is about plant hacks so look out for it
I love your videos!
What is your opinion about useing beer to fertilize the plants? Thank you!
Hmm I’ve not heard that one but my gut says it will attract bugs and change the ph of the soil 👎
Thank you by the way!
Not beer my cousin used pineapple juice and the plant was dead within a week
New subscriber here. I like your style.
Thank you and welcome 😁
I have stopped the spray. In less than two weeks I have sad looking leaves and some have dropped.
I have seen so many advise to do this for Ficus. I think Nurseries have a very different microclimate to my home.
There are lots of buds so the additional light they are getting should be a benefit in the long run.
Sorry to hear that. Maybe going cold turkey affected them.
Please could someone tell what exactly "compost" is? How is it different from "substrate"? I think compost means something slightly different in my language because it is not something I could buy easily...
Composted green waste from the garden
I used coconut coir in lieu of the pertiles (if that how it spelt), since I believed and read that it's a suitable alternative. Is that still be the case here?
I thought coconut choir was an alternative to soil/compost? It’s good stuff anyway. I’d add perlite too
cocnut coir is used as an alternative to peat compost (since peat is bad for the environment), while perlite is an additive
Would it be bad at this time of year (January in the northern hemisphere) to start monkeying around with one’s plants, like trimming off overdue dead stuff, or from watching your other videos I realize I need to prop up my Monstera with something to climb? Or should I leave things be until closer to Spring? Sort of “general maintenance” as opposed to reporting etc.?
PS: i’m only like a minute in lol, but I noticed from one of the other comments something about stones in the bottom of the pot. I’ve done that. 😯I’m guessing removal of those should wait until springtime(?)
You can do monkeying around any time of year. I repot and prune in the winter
@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks for the reply and the information!
Most bonsai growers repot most of their plants in january (so long as they're under cover and protected from frost)
Hello from Kansas! Is there any way you could do a tour of your background setup? like your likes and such? :) Thanks!
Houseplant tour? I’ve got some on the channel. Will probably do one in spring
@@SheffieldMadePlants I meant more so your lights in the back ground! Sorry there was a typo in the first question!
Hard for me to do it on this channel because most folks wouldn't be interested. I did post a set up video on my Patreon
When we're talking about in-direct light are we exclusively talking about sunlight due to infrared scorching or does it also apply to plant growth lights?
Yeah just sunlight. Grow lights are fine unless you have it more or less pressed up against the leaves
If u r consistently killing your plant...... yeah, I get it, my wife told me to stop watering the plants in the house..... yes, I echo that sentence definitely!
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I bought fertilizer yesterday and misread the dilution instructions. I used it on most of my plants, and now I'm worried I've ruined them!! What do I do??
It will likely be fine as a one off. If you’re super concerned then you can change the soil and wash the roots. How much over was it?
@@SheffieldMadePlants it said half a cap to five liters and I read "liter"... So times five 😥
@@tsippora9267 I think you'll probably be ok as a one off. Maybe give the soil a good drench to flush out some excess fert
I want that fire flash chlorophytum badly. It’s been in my Etsy cart for about a year lol. Does it really look that good in person? And does it ever throw out pups like a regular spider plant?
Great video, just to the point and no babbling like other channels i won’t name 😅
Thank you. It's a gorgeous plant when in full health. I do have difficulty with it though so I think it's a bit fussy. It throws out a couple of black leaves every so often. Doesn't throw out pups.
What do you do if your plant has outgrown the largest pot you can find
You mean when it becomes root bound? Prune the roots back and add fresh soil. Or divide the plant
@@SheffieldMadePlants yes and thank you. I have a very large and happy dracaena.
What about putting leca or large chunk perilite in the bottom of pots? I've done that for years and never noticed a problem with it?
I think that still presents the same problem. You must be light handed with the watering for it to not be a problem
I have a sweatshirt that says "Plants are friends too".
Like it!
my boyfriend´s first reaction when I did plant hauling: ooh nice, but all I see is future plant graveyard :D Why did you buy them to die here slowly ? :D P.S- some of them are still alive.
love your channel by the way !
Good job 👍
8:36 you have a bug in the roots
Wouldn’t surprise me at all 😅
I wait until the big box stores gets new stock straight from the nursery and immediately get there that day or the next day to buy. The longer those plants are there, the more risk you take.
Good shout 👍
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When there is excess of nitrogen in the soil, it blocks the growth of roots and thus the whole plant may get stunted over time. This is especially true for succulents and conifers. This is because in nature there is very little compost in deserts and coniferous forests.
Thought of doing your own channel Dmitri?
@@SheffieldMadePlants I am not a biologist. I am afraid of teaching inaccurate information to people. I am just an amateur. I also have just a high school level of chemistry. I tried to read some scientific articles on aspects of plant-keeping, and I understood I only have a very surface understanding of the subject. For example, there are hundreds of species of pests and fungi, and each has its own pecularities.
Actually.... God created light on the first day (Genesis 1:3. See also verse 5- first day♥️). He made the sun, moon and stars on day 4, but light (God is light) existed from day one. He called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. Awesome God.
Thanks for sharing!!
Mate I've been going through your videos and you contradict yourself a lot. Your more recent videos tell the viewers that the more light on your plants the better, and that you can't feed your plants enough water as long as the water is oxygenated. Which is good, it shows that you're willing to adjust and correct your views as you find out and test more. But maybe it would be a cool idea to make a video about all the things you were wrong about in previous videos, I'm sure that will garner a lot of views and you'll only gain more trust by showing this type of self-reflection.
Thanks for your comment. I update my views yes but I don't think I've contradicted myself. In this video I say we need to keep our plants out of direct hot sun to avoid scorching. In recent videos I've been saying that we should give them as much light as possible but to still be careful about direct sun. Tags often say ZZ plants are low light plants but for it to thrive we really need to give it high light - not direct sun though. With watering, I always say to check the soil is dry before watering but when you do come to water you can't give it too much. Overwatering is giving it water before it's ready. I've always said that but let me know a video where I contradict this.
Thank you soooo much for the videos. They helped me a lot.
Do you prefer an elektronic humidifier, or keramik humidifier for the radiator? Actually I have problems with the humidity and I'm asking me what makes more sense. Won't spend a lot of money for different things. 🥲 Hope you can help me. Would be great. 🙏
I’ve not tried a ceramic humidifier. An electric would be more effective.
@@SheffieldMadePlants Ok, I will try an electric. Thanks a lot for the fast answer. 🤍🙂🌱