Absolute BEST 10 Hacks For Awesome Plants
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Күн бұрынThese are 10 of my absolute favourite plant hacks that save you time and money and help you become a better plant parent.
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@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
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@Lorenmcdee Жыл бұрын
I use soft bristle brushes on mine and they work amazingly. It doesn't take the wax power off at all
@ChairmanMeowNZ Жыл бұрын
I would add don't give your plants the cooled potato water if you added salt
@uniceperineau2855 11 ай бұрын
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@garretverduga1927 Жыл бұрын
My best plant hack is… pepper spray! I buy a big bag of dried peppers from the store (super cheap) and leave about ten of them in spray bottles full of water in the fridge. If you spray a few times a week it works great as pest prevention AND keeps your pets from trying to eat your indoor plants! 🥵
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks 👍
@glow1815 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow never heard of that. But sounds wonder! That'll burn the bugs butt lol
@SuperManning11 10 ай бұрын
I wonder if it could be used on cannabis plants without leaving any taste when the plant is harvested?
@Bolisrojo 8 ай бұрын
Cat eating plant: oh it has a little kic- OH SHIT THATS SPICY
@His-Joule Жыл бұрын
You are soooooooo right when it comes to the NOT NEEDING TO GET RID OF THE SOIL when you up-pot your plants. Having worked for the oldest Greenhouse business in Alaska for many years, there is absolutely no need . Sends hugs from Alaska ❄️❄️❄️❄️
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@KathyGallagher01 Жыл бұрын
Makeup brushes are good for cleaning velvet leaves and able it get into smaller areas 😊
@lizr1441 Жыл бұрын
Great idea, thank you!
@Eternalsunshinejewelry Жыл бұрын
yeah this is a muchhhhh better idea ever for the succulents too. I think the toothbrush will be just as harsh on the plant and is bulky and for super small nooks if wont fit. a small makeup brush would though. great advice.
@dontcallmepeaches596 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I like to use a small paint brush… same idea though.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Neat idea!
@bccabernet Жыл бұрын
I bought some from Temu for that reason.
@carolb.4837 Жыл бұрын
I stand my plants on vintage glass cake stands. I had collected over the years because I love them but found that they took up a great deal of cupboard space when not on the tea table. Now I rarely eat cake but I can view my collection all the times as well as looking at my plants.😊
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Like it!
@sarah9314 Жыл бұрын
🎉 lovely
@TheSouthIsHot Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@montanateri6889 6 ай бұрын
I love my collections, you have found the way to keep the collection and make it useful -- and then you can see them every day. Grand idea!
@TheSouthIsHot Жыл бұрын
"It creates the ideal environment for (the plant) to grow stronger and develop into a responsible adult." Aw...❤ You're a great plant Dad!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Hehe I try
@catmomjewett Жыл бұрын
I have a huge collection of artist paint brushes of all kinds & qualities. I clean & dust with them all the time. I think that’s better than a tooth brush for succulents.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Yeah probably softer 👍
@Lela-plants Жыл бұрын
I use clean makeup brushes. Lol. I was in an online subscription thing for a few years and I got some sort of small brush each time. I’ve got loads. Haha
@karenchristensen8716 Жыл бұрын
If you don't like the looks of your plastic yogurt container, spray paint it! I love to use tall candle holders to add interest ,and the spike in the middle secures your plant!❤
@ewa.kaminska Жыл бұрын
I think it's worth mentioning that the water after boiling potatoes cannot contain salt if we want to use it later as a fertiliser
@howellomaha Жыл бұрын
If you like to thrift: look for pillar candle holders. They come in a variety of different heights & materials and are great to elevate plants. If the holder part is too small you can add a saucer.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Cool thanks 👍
@kerricicolani4524 Жыл бұрын
Love this idea!
@CH-mm7kd Жыл бұрын
Love the idea of lint roller to check for bugs
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great!
@Willcrochet Жыл бұрын
The clear takeaway soup containers are an excellent substitute for clear nursery pots and I use the lids as the drainage saucer! So glad to see your reuse content!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@lazyoctopus6183 Жыл бұрын
I do that too! Recently got a hot knife for crafting but I found out it's also good for making drainage holes in those plastic containers, so win win. And to start my seeds I use those plastic trays that come with mochi. They're easy to poke holes with thick crochet hook.
@christinak9587 Жыл бұрын
And some of the flatter containers work great as little propagation bins. I also have a lot of plants growing in yogurt containers LOL. Cheers to recycling!
@Willcrochet Жыл бұрын
@@christinak9587 Yassss! I have some string of turtles babies in perlite in one right now!
@ninabeena83 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used small boxes (Amazon, postal boxes, food boxes) covered in dollar store gift wrap or contact paper to make plant risers 😊
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Like it!
@teresarose7524 Жыл бұрын
cake stands and old bowls make great props to put plants at different heights.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
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@michelesalazar3397 Жыл бұрын
You are officially my favorite “plant guy”! Between your plant knowledge and sense of humor, I’m treleafed!😂 It’s good to hear you have plants that misbehave and it’s ok not to like them. I’m not going to feel bad about that anymore. Cheers!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great stuff thank you 😊
@letsclimb5828 Ай бұрын
I’m glad to see that you are adding moss poles into your collection SMP! Excited to see the growth on those plants in the future!
@Clarachk Жыл бұрын
One more thing to add to your first part if you don’t mind… When you don’t want to touch the Farina on your succulent leaves, try blowing/puffing the dirt off with a bulb syringe. If you don’t have a bulb during handy, a straw and your lungs will do the job! Just be careful to not to blow in the straw too hard or near the potting medium to avoid a mess of dirt on your shelf 😁
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Nice hack!
@evabognar9167 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of a make-up brush you can get in Poundland or Home bargains but I also like these tips, thanks!
@KarenFae101 2 күн бұрын
Instead of a toothbrush I use a fluffy makeup brush. It makes a mini duster. Works wonderful and won’t make any marks on the plant. 👍🏼
@EricBryan Жыл бұрын
The only time my plants have suffered from repotting is when I’ve broken up the roots. I never disturb the roots anymore and every single repotting is a complete success. The plants don’t even notice they’ve been repotted. Great tips overall!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@TheSparrow1202 Жыл бұрын
I’ve also been taught since forever that rice water (the one you rinse and dump) is great as a liquid fertilizer too, some people even let it ferment and says it’s better like that
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@danapassero2232 Жыл бұрын
I always listen to you regarding plant care. Since then my plants have been doing extremely well!!! ALSO, I now started a plant exchange program. I root my cuttings and so does my friend, then we exchange them! Amazing idea I got from you, THANK YOU SHEFFIELD!!!!!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing 😁
@puggyflowerchild6263 Жыл бұрын
Awesome idea about the sticky roller! That works well with dogs during tick season too. Deer ticks are so tiny! If the roller is too sticky, giving it a roll on your sleeve works great to take some of that tack off. I bet that would work well for plants too, especially with more delicate leaves. The stickiness on those rollers always varies. (I go through a lot of sticky rollers thanks to my animals)
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
We go through hundreds per year 😂
@karenfreedman9180 Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely trying the potato water! It has every nutrient a plant needs! Thanks!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@lilivonshtup3808 Жыл бұрын
I put the cork mats on glass candle saucers I get at thrift stores. There's always an assortment of microwave turntables there for my larger plants too. Candle stands of varying heights and materials are also helpful to create interesting displays.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Like it 👍
@jennandcherries Жыл бұрын
I love finding antique little plates that I can use for putting under pots. All of my pots have protectors underneath so they don’t scratch wooden furniture and they look better ❤
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Sounds good 👍
@bessiebyakika7580 Жыл бұрын
You are thinking like a woman
@adrianinha19 5 ай бұрын
I don't even have house plants, but I love this videos. They make the perfect ASMR for sleep.
@msbettyofnewark5812 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I too do a lot of these, but instead of a toothbrush, I use watercolor paint brushes that I bought from the dollar store. I noticed that even with soft bristle toothbrushes, the farina is still disturbed and on my really small succulents I couldn't get into the cracks and crevices like I wanted. But with the paint brushes, the bristles are softer and more flexible and they come in different sizes so I can get in there more better. Also, during the height of the pandemic, I found tons of alcohol hand wipes that I now use to wipe down the leaves of my plants. Not those little ones that they serve you in restaurants, but more the size of actual baby wipes. They help as far as cleaning the leaves and preventing pests.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Paint brushes are a better shout 👍
@willowtree6657 10 ай бұрын
Wow love the recycling ideas - also I agree with your method of repotting. If the roots aren’t damaged and the soil is in good condition why remove it. No need. Simply repot using your idea. Fantastic
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@jeanbot 11 ай бұрын
Alternate to toothbrush : face makeup brush. Comes in numerous sizes, shapes, densities etc and extremely gentle
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
That’s a better shout 👍
@tonyg5597 Жыл бұрын
For terracotta pots you can also buy a sealant which seals the terracotta so the water in the dish does not leech through. Not sure about the UK, but can buy the sealant from a hardware / garden shop.
@iansabrewolfe Жыл бұрын
Yup. Just make sure to get the matte/flat finish. Gloss looks really weird, lol.
@bccabernet Жыл бұрын
oh what a brilliant idea! It's really the pot that needs to dry out, so that's a lovely idea. I bought a bunch of terracotta pots and saucers for my snake plants. I knew I didn't want glazed pots, but never thought about glazed saucers.
@jenniferrice5877 Жыл бұрын
If you have aquariums you can use that water. My plants love that and there's no chlorine. You can also use aquarium dechlorinator to dechlor your water.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Definitely 👍
@nicoleperron3315 Жыл бұрын
I was always told to never disturb the roots when repotting unless the plant was severely root bound and then to only loosen them at the bottom. If you play with the roots you stress the plant and repotting is enough of a shock. If it was really badly root bound to cut one third of the roots off.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
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@MarisaAndChew Жыл бұрын
Plant saucers here for terracotta have all been glazed inside and don't suck the water through like they used to. If you have the time you can paint the inside with a clear sealant and get the same effect! I bought a 3 pack of 3 inch saucers the other day at the dollar store and was pleasantly surprised that even the inexpensive stores had the inside of the saucers glazed! Don't worry though, I'm damaging my furniture in other ways with plants, fortunately, if you add another plant it hides any unsightly damage! 🤣
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
I bought some of that this week 👍
@MarisaAndChew Жыл бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants my dog's food and water bowls are 6 inch terracotta saucers! When I got him, he was too little too reach into a normal dog bowl, turns out even though he's 30lbs, that he doesn't eat much and this guarantees he gets fresh water several times a day so he's never got real pet bowls! I did give him a 2 inch tall cutting board just so his saucers aren't on the floor now that he is bigger though! Lol
@blackeyedsusan727 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, friend! As always, brilliant! 👏🏼🌱💚
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you pal 😁
@bccabernet Жыл бұрын
these are great hacks! I made sure to share. I did buy a makeup brush to brush off dirt from my plants instead of a toothbrush. And I buy my cork from the dollar store. They're like a pack of 2 or 3 for $1.25 CAD. But someone mentioned glazing the saucers, so I might do that instead.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Glazing the saucers is good 👍
@lizr1441 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, as always. Thank you so much for helping me be a successful plant parent! 😊
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@melfuz Жыл бұрын
I LOVE the repotting hack. I will be using it 🎉❤
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great!
@Momoshi42 Жыл бұрын
For saplings, used yoghurt package is fine for short use, at least our packages are some sort of thin plastic that they get brittle over some time.
@Plantcave 9 ай бұрын
My local pho restaurant 🍜, has these clear plastic containers for your soup whenever you order takeout. I poke holes in these containers and use it for my plants as it’s the perfect shape and size for many of my plants. This ways I can see the soil and roots of the plant and see if there’s any condensation on the pot. It helps me know when to water
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@Spikypotato. 11 ай бұрын
I absolutly love this channel😻👏🏼
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@gypsylee333 Жыл бұрын
For tip 1- instead of a toothbrush, you should use a fluffier brush like a makeup brush or fluffy paint brush OR I just got Leca that came with free planting tools and one is like a handheld thingy kinda like a giant eyedropper with a big bladder part that if you squeeze it blows hair through the nozzle, perfect for blowing dirt off a succulent. I still can't figure out the purpose of one of the free tools though😂 looks like a weird 2 prong fork with the prongs are in a V shape. Any ideas guys?? Also, I prefer using fruit cup containers for little sized pots over the yogurt containers because they're clear and the ones I buy have no writing on them and are same size as normal yogurt cups. Looks prettier and I can see the roots and how wet the soil is. Just punch drainage holes, take off outer label, perfect!
@gypsylee333 Жыл бұрын
@@seanathanbeanathan thanks for telling me!! That was actually my best guess but I wasn't sure 😅 I really like that little kit, it was marketed as free gift with purchase, but had a lot of stuff in it for free. Plus I got this really cute pastel rainbow mini Leca that looks like candies!
@np1584 Жыл бұрын
Love these hacks - and I'm so glad to see someone else who doesn't break up the root bundle and discard ok-ish soil. Sadly, I've found the concrete pots from certain supermarkets are just as bad as terracotta for the mold and condensation build up.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@wendy33 4 ай бұрын
I recommend No Pest stripes from Hot Shot to eliminate any flying insects.
@sturmfrei5853 Жыл бұрын
Love the new editing style! ❤
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@His-Joule Жыл бұрын
Moses in the cradle is stupid easy to grow….. I love it ♥️♥️♥️♥️ ( that’s the deep purple vine )
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
It sure is 👍
@montanateri6889 6 ай бұрын
This is weird. I've already seen this one. I think I've watched all. But I absolutely need a daily dose of Sheffield plants.... its your expressions, your voice, your humor, doesn't matter if I've already seen it and I already have that information from you, I still need my dose. You are a drug. Safe even in high doses, but the withdrawals are wicked and not recommended! 🤑😆🙃
@SheffieldMadePlants 6 ай бұрын
Haha like it! Thanks for watching 😁
@strongwoman2668 Жыл бұрын
Another great teaching!!!!! I'm taking notes!!!! 🌹🥀🌺🌷🌸🌻☘️🌱🌿🌵🌼👍
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Good girl 😂
@strongwoman2668 Жыл бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants 🤪😂😂😂😂
@mariomarrocco1674 Жыл бұрын
Awesome hacks ! Thank you !
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@tammyreed6088 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
@noraharris3857 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Keep up the good work on these videos. Looking forward to the next one. God bless you and yours.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you Nora 😊
@lauraberry960 Жыл бұрын
I spotted your blooming rattail cactus in the background. So pretty 😍
@cindywannamaker5299 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your unique tips and tricks!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@Bataklan2008 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Just let your potato water cool down before using! 🙂
@WhimsicalXay Жыл бұрын
And add no salt to the water! 🙂
@barbaraowens2299 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Love the lint roller idea!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😁
@heidimacarthur7205 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for lots of good plant care advice.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@michellel564 Жыл бұрын
I've NEVER broke up the roots unless there was a problem that needed me to explore in there.
@firozapatel9811 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice ideas always appreciated thank you and learn every step from you…
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@MaryGatdula Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you so much.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 👍
@TheNetsrac Жыл бұрын
Great tips and advice, thank you very much
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Cheers my dude!
@truptialve1960 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.. God bless you❤
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😁
@1957Bevy Жыл бұрын
Every thing in this video is useful information, thanks
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!
@glow1815 Жыл бұрын
I don't eat potatoes that often may be 2 potatoes every few months. I guess I'll biy some just for my babies. Fantastic ideas thank you!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@michelesalazar3397 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sunaalgiz1294 Жыл бұрын
Love youre Videos , Thank you
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Yupppi Жыл бұрын
An elementary school tradition (I guess not just elementary school) here is to use a cottage cheese cup to plant Lolium for Easter, as a celebration to nature springing up. So I guess the technique was right under my nose the whole time.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Like it 😁
@karensmith1037 Жыл бұрын
Thanks forgetting straight to the good material, not faffing round! Great content
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😁
@mariGentle Жыл бұрын
Best plant channel ever
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@candacelee5867 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I almost never break up my roots. Why would they just stop doing what roots do? I think it makes repotting less traumatizing. I haven’t ever had a plant with transplant shock.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Exactly 😁
@CharlesLumia Жыл бұрын
Good tips! Thanks buddy
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😁
@ChairmanMeowNZ Жыл бұрын
Amazing video thank you so much I am definitely going to do the potato water hack (remembering to NOT add salt) and get a sticky roller too cheers 👍
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@bugseye66 Жыл бұрын
Alway so helpful, I got to try the lint roller
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@ibisman1593 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel, I LIKE.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Marvellous thank you 😊
@Alandaz7680 Жыл бұрын
Amaaazing WOW WOW WOW I'm impressed with your Hints, Tips amd Hacks.. I've come away with some really handy things..Thankyou I've subscribed amd hit the notifications bell...
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you 😊
@bcfrrps Жыл бұрын
Old plastic lids like from cottage cheese or yogurt work under your plants for free! I make holes in my plastic pots by heating up an ice pick and poking holes. This makes holes with no cracks!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@deltatango6793 Жыл бұрын
I spray some Miracle Gro Leaf Shine into a plastic cup and mix it with a little bit of water… then I use (either) an old (but really well cleaned) make-up brush (OR a cheap make-up brush)… The ones that are really for eyeshadow (or are basically bigger than a dinky paint brush that kids get in their watercolor sets for those who don’t use makeup)… The bristles are so nice and soft and really hold onto the liquid nicely, and then I use that to clean my succulents, cacti, and other delicate plants :-)
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great tip 👍
@regi985 Жыл бұрын
I don´t like the first tip, you can even see how it scratches the film on the leave. Maybe if you use a very soft makeup or paint brush, they will also be finer and you can actually go close to the stem.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Probably a better shout 😅
@Daniele63 Жыл бұрын
Yeah i thought the same thing
@Plantcave 9 ай бұрын
If I find a small garden spider, I actually put them on my plants. They eat any new pests that have just arrived and they love my moss poles because they are always moist
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Like it!
@julesrainey Жыл бұрын
You had me at lint roller 😍
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
😁
@maryperrysmith5815 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing ❤
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@lindapawlowski7720 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@logsparkz Жыл бұрын
I have 4 running fish tanks. I've found plants and fish are the best combo for hobbies. I've got a plant tank I use to raise my cuttings. Which will be a guppy tank, only when the water is ok. My other three get plants that are ready to go. I have some easy fish; mollies, tetras, and my betta gets his own plant kingdom.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@davidweed5464 9 ай бұрын
I like to use Gatorade bottles for moss poles,use hot knife or drill to make cuts to avoid breaking plastic. One thing though,you failed to mention exactly how to make drainage holes in glass jars. For that you will need a special drill bit designed for glass.
@wowJhil Жыл бұрын
I use the kitchen cork mat for my cat's water! :D Same idea!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
😁
@annelouw6572 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am watching you from Pretoria, South Africa. I would like to suggest that you use the tip of a soldiering iron to make as many or few holes at the bottom of the pot of your choice. Thank you for your great channel.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip 👍
@cliffzinha Жыл бұрын
I always hear the potatoes/rice/pasta water trick for watering plants, but don't people salt the water before boiling such foods? D:
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Some do and some don’t I guess. I only do for pasta
@AIwithAileen Жыл бұрын
I also use any water from water changes of my fish tanks to water my plants..lots of good fertiliser from fish poo and I have not wasted any water. I also pop any cuttings into the tanks to get them started
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@janewhite2331 Жыл бұрын
Why buy heavy glass mason jars when you could just use empty plastic bottles with the bottom cut off ?
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Good shout
@iansabrewolfe Жыл бұрын
You can also paint the bottom of terracotta trays to stop water bleeding through. It’s not as cheap or easy as the cork trivits (definitely got to get me some of those!), but it’s a great, inexpensive way to match the tray to the pot while still getting most of the advantages of terracotta.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@jo-qc1no Жыл бұрын
Maybe we should be drinking some of that nutritious potato water….😂. I save it for bread recipes (including any leftover mashed potatoes) but will leave some for my plants now. Loved the video! Thanks!
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kbm4409 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos...I see you showed an avocado plant in soil....how is that plant doing? I have two and both are in water but I was wondering any suggestions for keeping them happy? One has three beautiful leaves but the other is sprouting slowly...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's doing pretty well. It shot up quickly and has slowed a bit now. Give em lots of light!
@kbm4409 Жыл бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants do I need to use a fertilizer with it being in just water? I've seen many videos saying don't fertilize, but I was thinking it wouldn't thrive without it
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
@@kbm4409 yes you should feed your plants in water.
@2023oryn Жыл бұрын
My hero i love love love hoyas.i bought some cheap plastic drawer organisers and can get 3 small plants in one organiser. Came in really handy. I also use my filter jugs water to water my house plants and balcony plants when i change filters
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Nice tip thanks 👍
@2023oryn Жыл бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants any chance you will add a link to buy me a coffee? Id happily buy you a coffee. Look in to it please .. im sure im not the only one who would buy you a coffee
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Good idea! Just set it up, thanks 😁 bmc.link/smplants
@2023oryn Жыл бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants hello. Enjoy your coffee x
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
@@2023oryn thanks 😁
@04nbod Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever broken up the roots of a house plant when repotting and they've all survived it. I do get rough with garden plants when I first plant them because I want them to take to the native soil quicker.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
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@LaSnob711 10 ай бұрын
i use an organic fertilizer with sea algae for all my plants apart from orchids and they're very happy! 😊
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
That's great!
@nicolestone6295 Жыл бұрын
Honestly I would probably use a small soft bristled paint brush instead of a toothbrush to clean dirt off of succulents
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
That’s a better shout 👍
@GordoGuapo202 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my snake plant in the window with direct Sun. After awhile, I noticed some damage to it & assumed it was sun damage so I just put it under a grow light
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Probably something else
@jackiewhitney5031 Жыл бұрын
Mine is in bright indirect lighting and loving it. It could be it might have a death cage on the roots choking it. I know Costa Farms makes a practice of this sold in big box stores. It is very common now which is sad :(( I feel as though most plantubers when they repot a plant they completely take all the soil off the plant so they can search for that black plastic cage. I guess that would be my only reason to completely take all the old soil off and check its roots before potting.
@LorisAyoub Жыл бұрын
Can you do video on propagation?
@beesknees213 Жыл бұрын
If you are a full time YTuber what was your prior profession/occupation? How long have you been a plant guy overall?
@reniesails9903 Жыл бұрын
Make up brush works better it is softer than toothbrush too
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Yeah good shout
@TheNetsrac Жыл бұрын
For alternative pots for tiny plants and newly propagated ones I often use soda cans. They are a decent size for those, and the can will not become brittle, like some plastic containers will over time. Use a can opener to cut the top off. I love the cork mat solution, I haven't thought of that 👍🏻 Using a lint brush to test for bugs is an exellent idea. I'm graciously allowed to share my flat with two cats, so I always have a couple of lint brushes around anyway. To create a high humidity enviroment for baby plants, I've bought some cheap reuseable plastic beer glasses at my local discount grocery store. I think I paid about two pounds for eight of them. They are somewhat opaque, so the plant isn't hit with the full force of sunlight... Not sure if it matters, but they work quite well
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Great shout thanks for the tips 👍
@LimitedWard Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on using spent coffee grounds as fertilizer? I drink coffee every day, and I always wonder if I could be using those grounds on my plants rather than tossing them in the trash.
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
It can be good mixed into the soil but wouldn’t add every coffee you make. Might upset the ph balance if too much
@joeyrussoniello6342 Жыл бұрын
Hello, great channel. Wanted to comment I have started using Neem oil with distilled water and a dash of liquid dish soap to spray all my garden and indoor plants, it not only treats guys but cleans the leaves naturally. What do you think? I’m scared of overusing it but now when I don’t use it in just a week leaves turn yellow, mites come back or plants just don’t seem happy or greener shiny enough
@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын
Neem oil is good but I’d be weary of dish soap. I’ve got a video on it coming on Wednesday