A Week Full of Plant Chores! Complete Plant Room Clean Out 🧹🫧

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A Week Full of Plant Chores! Complete Plant Room Clean Out 🧹🫧

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plantsbymelissa

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@mavisb6198 Ай бұрын

Hi Melissa, I am a teen who has aspirations to start my own business (I'm thinking a plant business), but recently there's been so many demoralising things happening (buyers unsatisfied with their order, sellers being rude, buyers not responding etc). So I've just been taking a break as a plant seller just to sort out my thoughts and how I want improve on my business in the long term. Your videos have really helped to cheer me up and I hope that everything will be smooth sailing for you! :)

@megsiepops Ай бұрын

Hi Melissa 😊 Idea: Take the doors off the closet in your plant room and use it as a recessed plant space. Thanks for the great plants content and inspiration.

@karenmyers9146 Ай бұрын

I was inspired by this video so I want to get the plants in my bedroom taken care of.

@keniaa531 Ай бұрын

Great job, Melissa.🎉 Love the repotted anthurium pedatoradiatum at the end. ❤

@BMGardening-GS22 Ай бұрын

Wow super nice all plants are healthy 👍👍👍

@RootedInspirationsByVee Ай бұрын

“I didn’t know they flied”!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

haha

@leavesbylucky Ай бұрын

😂when you were trying to convince the bugs to get on the Hoya 😂😂

@VictoriaPL Ай бұрын

They fly! They fly! 😂😂😂 I am the SAME way. Even good bugs make my skin crawl. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

haha I don't know why I didn't realize they fly 😂

@HookedonHouseplants-bv5mu Ай бұрын

Wow!!! You really got a lot done!! Keeping plants happy and healthy is hard work. You had me cracking up about the whole bug thing!!🕷🪳I feel you! Your plants are looking good as always!

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

The size of all of your moss pole plants is astonishing

@juliam.e.barragan5992 Ай бұрын

I laughed out loud when all your bugs started to escape.😅

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

lol I should have known they would try to find a way out haha

@carolstuff Ай бұрын

You really worked hard on getting your plant care done. Try to get a day off to rest. Thanks for sharing Melissa!

@SarahFluffyErica Ай бұрын

I would suggest checking the roots on any plants that you have mealies on. I'm not an expert by any means, so take this with a grain of salt 😅 Someone that I know that's been asked to speak at many orchid societies recommended checking the roots whenever you have mealies. He was saying that some of them crawl down, grab onto the roots and occasionally resurface. Might be worth at least looking into! Disregard if you already do this, figured it'd be worth mentioning just in case 😊 Love your videos - you've inspired me to open my own little shop too 🥳

@karo_minijungle Ай бұрын

I looooove the long videos I could watch you for hours and hours! Thank you Melissa 😍🌱

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching! 🫶

@WeightwatcherswithCarrie 12 күн бұрын

I dont comment often but i have been a fan for a long while now. I just wanted to let you know how much i appreciate all your hard work! Love your videos, they are so homey feeling to me. Your home is beautiful and your cats are adorable. Love that you include them in your videos. I have learned a lot from you and because of that, my plants look amazing. Im always recommending your channel when i get compliments on my plants. Thank you so much!

@plantsbymelissa 10 күн бұрын

Aw such a nice thing to say! 🥹 Thank you so much! I appreciate you for being here and watching and for the support. It means a lot! 🥰

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

Good morning Melissa. Well it’s still morning here in Oregon for another 33 minutes.

@TheSarahCQ Ай бұрын

I can't wait to see some of these up in the shop!

@Tina-wi7we Ай бұрын

Your shop has added a lot of work. It's awesome it's so successful. It's like you have 2 jobs now. It's so nice to get caught up though. Having everything clean feels so good. ✨🌿🌈

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥹

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

I’m excited to see all these Hoyas. In your shop. It sounds like a good selection.

@SlayByJay Ай бұрын

Yay I LOVE when I’m doing plant chores myself and you happen to upload a video. Best day ever 🎉

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

aw thank you so much! 🥹🫶

@neynahnehnah1485 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to get home and watch your video!❤

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Enjoy! 💜

@finnster6582 Ай бұрын

You do things with such care and you are so meticulous, you must have been a great Nurse😊

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

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@kristathompson9888 Ай бұрын

Your plant room looks great! You must’ve been exhausted after all of that and hopefully took some time for yourself 💚

@LeafyConversations Ай бұрын

Yay a Melissa video!!!! You go girl I love the long ones from you. 😅❤ I am so sorry you’re going through another outbreak of these bugs.

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

Pon is a miracle for you.

@lingoAL23 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I’m now motivated to start mine while watching this video !🎉

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

I was dreading getting started but it honestly felt so good to clean! Once you get going you'll get more motivated 🙌

@lingoAL23 Ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa definitely! The video is helping me try and stay focused so I don’t leave my props unfinished! 😂

@kristimcswain4439 Ай бұрын

Omg Melissa, I didn’t know palmetto bugs have “whiskers”…🤣🤣You had me laughing so hard! Palmetto bugs are so creepy, I get it. You have such a magnificent collection.❤️❤️❤️

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

I cannot stand them they're so gross haha

@ThatGirlShelbyy Ай бұрын

Yay! ❤ Thank you for the long video!! 🥰

@rhondafisher72 Ай бұрын

Now that is bang up bargain Jess.

@rayne7248 Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos while drawing ❤

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥹💜

@dora9368 Ай бұрын

Hi Luna, Star, and Chi ❤😺❤🐈

@dime1428 Ай бұрын

I love you so much girl 😂😂💗 that makes me so nervous for you!!

@shericahess329 Ай бұрын

I love your reactions to bugs 😂😂 I remember years ago the spider you trapped in your old house waiting for your husband to come home 😂😂

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

haha I still do that 🙈

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

I love those Sandi clip lights. I got two and added them to the two groups of plants other center on my house. Between the kitchen and living room. Absolutely no growth in over a year The old Christmas cactus was limp and hadn’t done anything in over a year. It’s now perked back up and no longer limp. I’m hoping for new growth.

@KC-gj4bi Ай бұрын

That’s wonderful and exciting ❤

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

I can’t imagine the effort and organizing it would take you to rearrange the plant room. You’d need to pull everything out. And clean the room then put things back in. That seems like a several days project. Good luck.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

It took a while but so glad to have most of it taken care of 😁

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

Cute Luna!❤

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

The new mic sounds great.

@amandak4695 Ай бұрын

I’m goi g to try that diy extended to a pon pot! Thank you!

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@LeafyConversations Ай бұрын

I am thinking that these bugs have a limited life span. Knowing that would help me release them I think. I feel overwhelmed for you Melissa. I don’t have near as many plants as you and am exhausted on my plant care days. I cannot imagine having your size and a shop. Try to take care of yourself I can hear the weariness in your voice. ❤

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

I like to watch you in a sped up speed. It’s funny to watch it

@emilymarie1331 Ай бұрын

I’m soo early!!! perfect timing to eat my lunch & watch. love you melissa ❤

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

aw love you all! Thanks so much for the support! 🫶

@tiffanydagostino4624 Ай бұрын

Yay, love the long videos!! 🎉❤ I’m sure it feels sooo good to have a nice clean plant room!

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

most definitely!!

@popzakokoro Ай бұрын

From my exp, mealy bug is hard to get rid of them. I decided to take all the soil out from the plant and clean the root put my plant in the water until I don't see the mealy bug again. (FYI: my plant is monstera) Predatory bugs are also good; I don't have any bugs for a year since I used them for all my collection.

@dora9368 Ай бұрын

Your working so much, and I'm happy to see your not taking your plant chores too seriously to where your being unkind to yourself. You have so much to do, I'm hoping your husband was able to quit his second job to help you out with your growing plant shop. Is he working for you now? 😊

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Thanks Dora! No, he's not :) He's not really into plants so I'm not sure he would like to do the things that need to be done. It would be nice to have the help but I don't think he wants to leave his other job. I'm sure it's more of a security thing for him. I'm managing right now but I won't be able to sell more plants than what I am currently doing because it's a lot of work for one person.

@dora9368 Ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa Well keep up the good work and try not to overwork yourself. When you are overwhelmed stop and think, and prioritize what really needs to be done at that time and the rest has to wait. Give yourself breaks in between so you don't burn out. Self care isn't a luxury It's a necessity. Love you sis

@HyggeState Ай бұрын

I have this on in the background as I clear out space for my palm tree I just bought. 🌴

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

aw I love palm trees!

@dollycaldwell4938 Ай бұрын

I am amazed as to how you can stack so many poles into such a small pot

@wandashaw3551 Ай бұрын

WOW this was quite the undertaking!! Congratulations. And ICK on the bugs, I just cannot with the bugs in a bag, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl. I have yellow sticky's on all of my windowsills and it's amazing the number of crawlers that get in with the windows closed, and I am constantly replacing them in summer but it's worth it. Looking forward to your next video

@kellymccown4359 Ай бұрын

You might need to replace your surge protectors. We found out the hard way and had a tv get fried during a storm. Surge protectors only last for about a year and then to be replaced. And once they've been hit during a storm they need to be immediately replaced.

@juliam.e.barragan5992 Ай бұрын

My timers on the sansis get messed up when the power goes out. Just thought that might be the problem b/c of all the storms you get there.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Ah that makes sense! Our power went out again yesterday for a short time and some my lights shut off

@Plantloverliana Ай бұрын

Hi Melissa, you did so much work . your plant room looks awesome! I’m starting to love the pon! Have you tried it with your Florida ghost or any philodendrons ? Luna made me laugh..The cats are so darn cute❤. Love watching your videos. ❤

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

I have about 4 philodendron in pon now with my big el choco and they so far seem to like it! Thank you!! 🫶

@Plantloverliana Ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa ❤️❤️

@chrisplantguy Ай бұрын

Imo the waroq doesn't look like it has a fungal infection. They are notorious for browning if they don't have access to water 24/7 tho so maybe it could be that? Awesome video btw!

@lindalester9010 Ай бұрын

Did you husband think here walk in a jungle. LOL

@peggyelliottedens8132 Ай бұрын

Melissa I think you need a few more plants. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

just a couple more hehe 😉

@marymiller5824 Ай бұрын

Nice work! Your hard work really shines! What if you tried something on the lines of a stair tread to keep you from slipping? Like if you applied it to the plastic? It just popped in my head so I thought I would share 😂❤

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

The ones in the window may get hungry and then fly around to find them at night.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Most of them were gone by the third/fourth day. I think they escaped but I did find a couple of them on the floor that didn't live very long :(

@GlitteryBelle Ай бұрын

This was me last week releasing my beneficials for the first time!! And it was lady bugs 😂😂😂😂 I got freaked out after they wouldn’t leave the little net bag and my husband had to take over 😂😂😂😂

@lindalester9010 Ай бұрын

I use Ortho home defense it is very good inside and outside on the patio too.

@aerial_rooting Ай бұрын

Your Vitarifolium leaf was making me so nervous 😅 I kept thinking you’d open the milsbo door and chop it 🙃😵

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

It has a few leaves still hanging on lol. It did not import well at all

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

They will fly to find the mealies.

@mlt1992 Ай бұрын

“You’re crazy” Luna simply being a ✨cat✨ Lol

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

lol

@__lynzee41141 Ай бұрын

My hubby would die too!! 😂 I wish I was your neighbor so I could come give you some help 😊

@JuanellHopper Ай бұрын

I found mealy bugs on my string of turtles. 😢 I don't know how they got there. There aren't any new plants in this room. My string of turtles is 2 years old at least. I have no idea where they came from. However I did get rid of one plant that had mealy bugs. I was just so tired of that plant anyway and when i saw those I just threw it out of the house. I guess maybe they could have gotten to the string of turtles somehow from there. A few had gotten on my string of pearls too. I certainly treated my haworthias. If you have haworthias make sure you check them. Mealy bugs love haworthias

@rebeccaparis6470 Ай бұрын

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@buckbeaksgarden761 Ай бұрын

Maybe your house insurance would replace the expensive lamps - but it wouldn't be worth it if you have a deductible.

@KarenReese-zr6rh Ай бұрын

Love your videos and your fur babies. I did notice they roam freely. I know how stressed you would be, if you were to find any kind of bugs, in the room where your props for sale are. Please take into consideration that the kitty cats roaming in your main plant room, rubbing up against things, can carry bugs into areas you don’t want. They can also unknowingly carry the bugs, rub on you, and then you carry it into the room. It would be best to keep them out of the plant room. Especially away from any plants known to have bugs. I do love seeing your kitties though. It’s obvious the connection you have with each of them. Cats are such awesome little beings! I have 8 of my own.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Hi Karen! I’m well aware pets and humans can transfer pests. The cats can’t reach the plants on those shelves and I’m not going to shut them out or away from me when I’m in there every day. They don’t have access to my plant room unless I’m in there. As for the props, I often wash my hands or wear gloves when I’m handling them. I even go as far as changing my clothes or showering if I’ve been outside or doing other plant care that day. I’m always monitoring for pests and triple check every plant that gets sent out. I clean the shelves often and I’m mindful of what I place in there. Pests are an inevitable part of growing plants so even with all the precautions and preventatives in place, we’ll still get them.

@KarenReese-zr6rh Ай бұрын

⁠@@plantsbymelissa I figured that you did. But I see how much love and effort you put into growing them. So I thought I would bring it up, just in case. I’m way paranoid. In addition to aroids. I’ve spent several decades growing African violets. Sometimes having hundreds in my collection. In the African violet world plants can get into the hundreds of dollars also. And thrips are a real menace! They carry something called “ impatience, necrotic spot virus” or INSV. Single infected thrip can go into a room and begin to bounce from plant to plant feeding and infecting the tissue. There is no cure for this disease. I’ve seen posts, in groups where people have been crying as they show the pile in the garbage. Thousands of dollars of violets having been pitched.. So yeah, I guess I’m just overly paranoid! You are blessed that you can display the plants around your home. My cats are very bad about biting on leaves!! They just want to mangle them. They have great fun doing it. Me…not so amused. lol

@Erki750 Ай бұрын

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@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

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@saraht.barkaoui5735 Ай бұрын

your monstera adansonii is gorgeous ! but you accidentally convinced me to not but mine on a pole 🫣 I don't have the space for those enormous leaves hahaha

@jpgypsyxo Ай бұрын

I think they will definitely find their way to the pests. I’m sure some may feast at night or once they move around and sense mealys and what not. I will absolutely be ordering some when I’m able move them inside again! 😅😅 I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but I’ve never had a pest problem AND all my plants live outside right now on a porch. The only pest I’ve ever seen on my plants were a few spider mites, not even an infestation. HOWEVER, they are gone within a few days. I’ve seen a few assassins bugs nests which are a natural predators, baby frogs and baby lizards EVERYWHERE!! Nature really is amazing. ❤❤ 33:55 oooohhhh I cannot wait for the Hoya drop! Maybe I’ll make it this time!! 47:15 I remember at one point you had multiple of the white cubby shelves where the moss poles are, maybe you could use them somehow to help? I also thing by putting the poles on the other wall will give you more space because of the door.😅

@jpgypsyxo Ай бұрын

1:13:19 I am shocked that your mother lights were affected since it’s on a surge protector. That’s the point of them!! I’m very glad they are replacing them for you because I’m pretty sure you can buy replacement components like adapters and light panels so you don’t have to get rid of the whole system.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

yeah it's so strange because they're such expensive lights. One of mine went out a few months ago randomly and they replaced the cord base. I actually purchased another barrina tower light since it was on sale. The adapters are $39 on their website which is crazy to me. I'm not paying that times 2 if they go out again lol

@jpgypsyxo Ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa oh girl, I wouldn’t either! That adds up after a while! And more brands are coming out with similar components so.. win win!

@joannanovara815 Ай бұрын

Hi Melissa, do you have advice for a Florida ghost that seems to be reverting? I used to have nice white emergent leaves and even threw some "beauty" type variegated leaves. Now past few have been solid green. It gets bright indirect natural light and also has a grow light right over it.

@leelewis1083 Ай бұрын

I ALWAYS have mealy bugs on my Verrucosum. So frustrating!!

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Really?! Mine has never gotten them before. It’s so weird 😂 I chopped it back so hopefully they’re gone 🤞🏼😬

@kellyping9450 Ай бұрын

Better you than me huny

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

You need your show us the completed plant room

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

When you see a mealy, don’t you squish it immediately?

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Sometimes! 🥴

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

When they’ve eaten all the mealies what do they do? Eat each other?

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

I don't think these bugs are cannaballistic unlike the lacewings. I think most of them escaped out of the window :(

@susiesmith2543 Ай бұрын

Where did you get support for leaves

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

You can get them on Etsy!

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

I don’t think that’s the easy to use the swiffer duster. Lol 😂

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

What does the sole of your white socks look like after you’ve been walking around on the floor?

@tropicalsupnorth6658 Ай бұрын

Not quite true, not all mealy bugs fly. Adult males do fly, but it is very unlikely to find any in the home. Adult females do not fly, and they are the ones we find on our plants. Not sure about baby mealies! The main spreader of mealy bugs are us humans! If we are checking an infested plant, squishing the ones we find, and then we check a non infested plant it is very likely we will infest the plant. More than likely we have picked up infant mealies on our hands or clothes and from there they can spread to non infested plants. The only way to reduce the risk of spreading them is to wash your hands really well each time you start to inspect or handle another plant. When checking plants pay particular attention to velcro tape and butterfly clips! I have found these places are excellent hiding places for mealy bugs. It takes a while, but I check and spray all butterfly clips and velcro tape. 😊

@mskyyy Ай бұрын

purr purrs

@rosemontez3674 Ай бұрын

Melissa what is the purpose of the “ extenders”?

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Anthuriums climb so it helps to support them. They'll grow new roots into the substrate and encourages growth :)

@cristinaardelean5064 Ай бұрын

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@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

You’re making all these cuttings, but do you have a place to grow all those props?

@susiesmith2543 Ай бұрын

Where did you get metal shelves

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Sorry, which metal shelves do you mean?

@AnitaDay-ne3zr Ай бұрын

I do not know how you dill with the good bugs. I tried it, and it freaked me out. I was so stupid I couldn't tell the good & the ugly. I bought. I paid 80 bucks for it last year. I released it, but I didn't know what they looked like the next morning. I found bugs into one pot that looks very infested. I freak out, took it out, and water hose the suckers. 😅😂 but I realized after words, "Oh no, it might have been the good bugs. Then I look around. I don't see any bugs at all. So I got this feeling I just killed the good bugs ugh. I couldn't tell if it was the bad guys or good guys bugs. 😂😅😢. So I spent all that money for me to take them out & water blasted them . Now, I use systemic houseplant insect control. Plus, Captain Jack sprayed on leaves . So far, it works great. Nock on woods i don't ever see Millie bug on my plants each . 😅. So my hubby said if I don't like any bugs, stop buying good bugs. I'm wasting money, lol

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

Do you not use70% alcohol on the plants when you see the mealies?

@AnitaDay-ne3zr Ай бұрын

I got them on Amozon. I think 10 bucks for bottles. I got two, but it works I'm getting 5 bottles or more next month. 😅 I love it. I guess how it works is you put the powder to the roots then water it the plants absorbed it to the leaves if a bug bites or eat the plants. it dies. So far all my plants are happy. At least it works. Is good for two or three months. I'm thinking to doit summer. Fall & spring 😅. I did all my plants few days ago with the powder. Accept the one outside I probably do them close to fall before I bring them in. Because I don't want other bugs to die from this powder from outside. Like bees the good one. I only did the one inside. Luna your cat so cute love her 😍 💕

@beverlysullivan1427 Ай бұрын

Hi, I absolutely love your channel. I would like to know which plants you plant in aeroid mix and which ones in pon? I want to order some of each from your store, but I need to decide how much of each I need. Thanks 😊😊

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

Hi beverly! Thank you! I have mostly my alocasia in pon and anthurium. I have some philos and hoyas now in it too but I would say around 45-50 plants in pon haha. I love it so much!

@beverlysullivan1427 Ай бұрын

@plantsbymelissa Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to answer me. I will be ordering from you in the very near future. Please watch for my order. I live in Clearwater, Fl.

@katiesandnas5380 Ай бұрын

Why wouldn't you use a mixture of Castile soap, water, hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol? That's what I use and it works for mealies and spider mites! Isopropyl alcohol kills them immediately. If there's a reason you don't use a mixture like this, please let me know! ❤

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

I do use it sometimes but the horticultural oil works well for them too :)

@lisaanglim9588 Ай бұрын

What is 5 &20?

@lindalester9010 Ай бұрын

What do you use to wash your pots out with.

@plantsbymelissa Ай бұрын

just soap and water :)

@ThaydeneSamuels Ай бұрын

I HAD to stop watching to gather myself. Once the realization that “they fly” happened, I started talking very loudly at you 😂😂😂 as though you can hear me 🥲🥲. I am so stressed out already. *returns to video*