Secrets to Lush Dracaena Song of India | Song of India Plant Care Guide

Secrets to Lush Dracaena Song of India | Song of India Plant Care Guide | Song of India Up-Potting

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Hey Planty Friends!
Join me today in this 2-part video where I reveal my plant care strategy to grow LUSH and FULL and FABULOUS Dracaena Song of India! Part 1 is a Care Guide, Part 2 is an Up-Potting my Song of India.
In the video, I discuss care regiment that includes: lighting, fertilization, watering, soil, propagation, and pest pressures. In fact, I show you some mealy bug footage straight from my plant…stay tune for that! Also discussed in the video are common mistakes and a few other miscellaneous planty things about the Song of India!
At the end of the video I show you how I up-pot my Song of India and that fun process.
Dracaena Song of India is a super easy plant to have and an excellent plant for new plant parents or seasoned professionals! It is a gorgeous show-piece that exhibits beautiful bright foliage! This plant is known for it’s air-purification, so run out and get one! Give yourself and your home some excellent oxygen and air-purification! I highly recommend it!
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Here are some links below if you need to do some emergency planty shopping!
Song of India, 6 inch pot
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Monstera Delicosa Option 1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Monstera Delicosa Option 2
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Scindapsus Pictus Satin Pothos Silver Splash - 6" from California Tropicals: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce by Summit (great for controlling those annoying fungus gnats) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
J R Peters Jacks Classic No.1.5 20-20-20 All Purpose Fertilizer - 52024 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Monstera Adansonii www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Hoya Compacta
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Trio-Star Stromanthe
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Neon Philodendron
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Lickety-Split Philodendron, large
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Lickety-Spilt philodendron 8-inch pot
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Grow lights
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Grow light strips
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Humidifier
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Humidifier and air purifier in one
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

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@dolcepescas6153 Жыл бұрын

Mine is 9+ feet tall! A literal tree. Outside, in the bright sun, very happy in the wet climate of Hawaii

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Hawaii!!! It’s majestic and so magical 💚♥️ you’re so lucky to live there! I went to Maui and drive the road to Hanna. It was awesome…. Though all the tourists who park on the side of that skinny road gave me anxiety. We didn’t park… kept driving to respect locals and not jam up the road. Loved Hawaii!

@oahu_mopar Жыл бұрын

Aloha, did you trim yours? Mine is over 10 feet tall and starting to lean. I tied the bending lim to another to help stability.

@countrygirl4422 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite plants they're beautiful.

@GardeningCare 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful plants dear friend 👍👌🤗🤗🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@christinadejesus8461 4 жыл бұрын

I got one of these plants from Walmart about 4 months ago, and I'm glad you said they are kinda slow growers, bc I can definitely picture this guy taking over my space lol

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love mine! Thanks for watching!💚😍💚

@twatson7312 4 жыл бұрын

Best Plant mom ever !

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Awe! Thank you😊❤💚🌱🌿

@3264044 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I just got one a week ago and had no idea it got that big! Beautiful and I learned a lot

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏♥️ and also thank you for watching and commenting 💕🪴

@chrystalsabin4091 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning dracena, this the first time I've laid my eyes on one. Well now I must have one, iso at a good nursery. Another great video and thanks for sharing. 💖💖

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chrystal! They are super EASY! And, beautiful!! You'll love it! And, thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@me-gb3yz 4 жыл бұрын

Okay Crista Those worms freaked me out! The dracena plant is amazing and so are you. Wonderful video. The soil is critical. Moisture crystals. DEVIL!!! Lol. So true!

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Leremy! The bugs in the video I showed were called 'mealy bugs'... these are a common pest on this particular plant. I usually blast them with a hose, then hit them with Neem oil... then use a QTip with some rubbing alcohol on it. Thanks for watching, come back and see me again soon! I post a new video today!🌿💚❤🌱🌿

@mayangirl3757 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful!🌸😊❤️

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@annburchfield1905 4 жыл бұрын

I am new to your channel and I have fallen in love with it

@postmortemspasm 3 жыл бұрын

damn thats gorgeous. the plant is ok too

@jessicamorales2555 3 жыл бұрын

very good video, super complete. with all care tips. Thank you

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching my videos!

@paritoshshah7099 3 жыл бұрын

I have this plant since 14 years now, it's almost over 5 feet now. The plant broke the earthen pot from all sides. Though I repotted but never prunned. I will do propogation soon. Keep up the good work. Lots of love !!!

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for watching my videos!

@arkansas_native86 8 ай бұрын

I have one given to me and it's 5' , I'm not sure how long it is.

@jeanettehoehn8452 4 жыл бұрын

Whow 🤗what a work 👋super Christa 😊

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeanette! And, thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@HardeepKaur-dh1fi 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. nice I love it 👍🏾

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🪴💕

@sheilairving1927 4 жыл бұрын

Good content 🌿🌿always enjoy your video

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shelia! And, thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@mariselschalck1635 4 жыл бұрын

"have you ever seen orange roots before?" My mind: carrots

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 funny! Great root! Song of India those roots were beautiful too.

@TheMomentEnds1 2 ай бұрын

I searched in google “how to prune song of India plant” and you’re video came up. Thanks for all the detailed info in a well paced video. Sub’d and will watch others

@plantluxxe Ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for upper kind words and for subbing! I need to create a new video on my song of India. Also, I have propagated it and would love to share more on what I have learned about this plant over the years. She is a lovely plant and so breath taking. She brings instant happiness when I look at her vibrant branches/ leaves. Truly love her 🪴💕❤️ How is your some of India doing? Is there anything you’d like me to include in the video that would help. Thank you again for watching, commenting, and sharing your plant experiences here 💕🪴🌿

@shadesofidaho 4 жыл бұрын

Your Black and white shorts are so cute!!!! Love the little bit of lace around the bottom.

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chris! And, thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@shadesofidaho 4 жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe For sure as much as I can I have been watching/catching up on your videos. Was a mad dash to get the new battery put into the riding mower and get the lawns mowed. This mechanical stuff is so far out of my knowledge but it worked!!! Guy told me how to fix the choke lever fuel control linkage and it worked too. Gee might be hiring out pretty soon. Hahaha NOT The first of my wide leaf adansonii arrived today and she is a Beauty. So much larger than I expected. She is ready to climb!! So pleased. Second of the two is supposed to arrive Friday. I want to get this first one planted as she is sort of bare root. I have one other small one not sure if it is a wide leaf or not. Paid a lot for it. As least it is nice and healthy. I am going to plant all three together so will plant the two I now have and add in an empty pot as a placeholder in the pot for the third one as soon as it gets here. Then I am sending them all up the trellis. Need to rest first then build that trellis. Watching your plant tour #2.

@arunraonalge2097 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks for watching my videos!

@mariselschalck1635 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these today ^-^

@josianemukasa3434 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Africa and the plant is in the soil full sun and it is just growing great .

@plantluxxe 2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! I have mine in a south facing window these days. Outdoors here this time of year is around 20 degrees, haha...so, I cannot plant mine out there. :0) Thank you for watching and commenting!

@talulatree5297 6 ай бұрын

Mine is in full sun in my yard as well! ❤

@Yoliplanting 3 жыл бұрын

I live in South Florida and it lives outside in full sun. Doing great, I don't know if it is just a case of acclimation.

@irumsohail9179 2 жыл бұрын

o my God it is really a beautiful plant

@plantluxxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much for watching and commenting❤️🪴♥️

@shadesofidaho 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Dracaena White Bird. It is still small. It does seem to be growing pretty fast. Ha I am far too old to ever see it get as large as your gorgeous one is. Gads all your plants are HUGE and Gorgeous! I am going to have to go find a house plant tour. I think I saw one so far.

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chris! I wail film another tour soon because the one's I have posted are a few months old, and I have made some changes and bought more plants since then! Thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@monkeyddragon1509 4 жыл бұрын

I love it... New subscriber here!.

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! 🌱🌿 Thank you for subbing! And, thanks for watching! Come back again soon! 🌿🌱💚😊

@claudiusclaudius6377 3 жыл бұрын

Wow It's so beautiful.....I do have also but it's not yet bushy

@mjdan77 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a song of India. I noticed some crystally substance in the soil once I brought it home, could it be moisture retaining crystals?

@TheNIJUAL 4 жыл бұрын

I have this plant also

@Sunshine-vn2rk 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. Learned so much from you. Have you had that plant 15 years?🤔

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I have 2 Dracaena that are 15 to 20 years old..and 3 others that vary in ages....the rest are Marginatas. Thank you for watching! Come back soon!

@ASMRTingledPink Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know how this plant compares to the Song Of Jamaica plant? I think that is the type I have. Mine are similar to this, but the coloring is reverse. The darker green is on the outside of the leaves and the more yellowy green is on the inside. I have 4 fairly large plants that are outdoors in pots. I live in southern Thailand where it is hot all year round with a lot of sun, but I built a shading area for them so they get bright, indirect sun. I am very new to caring for plants, and want to make sure I am doing everything I can for them. But I am not sure on how much to water. The place I bought them from said to water them everyday, but from what I've seen online, some things say once a week and other things have said more often than that. I'm so confused. If you know anything about those plants, I would appreciate any advice you may have. Your Song of India is absolutely gorgeous!

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

Your plant sounds gorgeous!! 🌿💚🪴 if you keep it outdoors, watering will be more frequent and I would check the soil with my finger to determine how dry it is. Because they are outdoors, you watering schedules is determined by several factors like humidity, temperature, precipitation, etc…. Thank you for watching and commenting and let me know how it’s all going with your plant 🪴 keep me updated🪴🌿❤️💚

@ASMRTingledPink Жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe thank you! 🥰

@amanimotto Жыл бұрын

how do you make your plants wityh shiny leaves? Thank you. U have a beautiful setup

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

Hi! I use neem oil. Thank you so much for watching and collating💚🪴

@finjatortl 9 ай бұрын

Your Song of India is gorgeous!! Sorry if I missed it but did you buy the plant as a specimen already or was it a smaller plant and it grew into this awesome beast?

@plantluxxe 9 ай бұрын

Hello! When bought it, it was much smaller than the plant you see now. About 5 years ago I potted it up about 2 pot sizes and it’s great for another uppotting but I don’t have room for a bigger one😂😂🌿🪴💚 thank you for commenting and watching ❤️

@aaayecakes 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ! Mine is getting tall and leaning and has an abundance of leaves at the top like a palm tree. But it’s just an endless cycle off growing on the top and falling on the bottom. The cane is already so skinny! Will it ever thicken? Or will it split into a secondary cane ? It’s about a foot tall right now , not sure what to do

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

I would repot it and replace the soil. I use Miracle Grow Potting Soil. Put it near more light. Use Jack's fertilizer. Perhaps put it near a humidifier as well. Thank you watching my videos!

@satishreddy2434 3 жыл бұрын

I am seeing small flies coming from my indoor plant soil. I used Scott potting soil. Please advice what soil can I use for indoor planting

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Unfortunately, any soil is succeptable to fungus gnats. It's usually due to overeating or soil that stays moist and doesn't dry completely. You can add bark/perlite to add some more drainage. Or mix in a cactus mixture to get more drainage. You'll want to let your soil dry out.... you can also treat yours with neem oil and peroxide. I use miracle grow, but there are several other great brands out there. Hole this helps. I will do a video on it soon... great idea.

@user-tf5ln1hm7l 9 ай бұрын

Would love to see how this Song is India doing and growing!

@plantluxxe 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for coloring and watching 💚 and I will post a update on it and talk about what I’ve been doing to grow it! It’s really bushed out and loves the window where it’s been living💚🪴💚 yay! Looking forward to creating this content!

@oahu_mopar Жыл бұрын

Mine is like 10 feet tall and starting to lean and bend. Should i cut at the base of the trunk ?

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

Hello! Wow that must be a gorgeous specimen💚💚🪴🪴 your can prune the tree to suit your space… you don’t have to cut at the base, unless that’s what you desire to do….I wouldn’t cut there because you want to keep the volume, yes? How much do you want to take off? You could trim it so that it’s the size you desire. You can put the cuttings in water and they will grow roots💚🪴💚 instant new 🪴 plant … keep me posted on what you decide to do 💚

@sonjapikel4301 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada and the summertime isn’t as hot as most places.. probably max 30 ish degrees celcius.. is that still too hot to put mine by a window?

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for watching my videos! I think that'd be fine; however, if you notice bleaching or leaf burn, pull it back!💚🌿😊🌿

@user-hw4hf2zb3t 2 жыл бұрын

found a little baby song of india in my yard and now i’m propagating it in a little mason jar! i wonder how long it will be until it’s a floor plant.

@plantluxxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hi K! I love this! Awesome! Keep us posted!Thank you for watching and commenting🪴💕 I appreciate your support!

@talulatree5297 6 ай бұрын

Aww😍I found a baby mango sapling 8 years ago after a hurricane took his mama out. He lived in a coffee can before I planted him, and he's huge and has the sweetest mangos. Happy growing!❤

@888nicklim 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, what is that plant to your immediate right in the video? Looks like some kind of dracaena. I've been searching and can't seem to find the right name. Trying to figure out the right way to propagate that plant. Thanks!!

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. I need more detail in order to answer your question... can you tell me which part of the video? Thanks for watching and commenting!🙏💚🪴

@888nicklim 3 жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe Hey, sorry. I just realized that I was being really vague. I was referring to the plant on the bottom left of the screen at around 6:35. Thanks for your reply!

@simonep6709 3 жыл бұрын

So I literally just realized I have this plant I’ve had it for some months now and thought it was just some variegated bamboo Lolol Anyway I have it in a vase with water have had it in there since I received it back in feb my question is, is that okay or should I transplant it to soil?? Will it grow better in the soil? So far it’s been alright I just thought it was a super slow grower

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a super slow grower, yes! Get it into soil and it’ll grow much faster. Sorry for my late reply ! I missed this message somehow! Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🪴💕

@naturallybecca4360 3 жыл бұрын

My plant was left unwatered for 5 months. However it was under good light but it's practically dead. How can I revive it? Will I need to repot and Add fertilizer?

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, there may not ne any saving to this plant? Water and fertilize it and wait and see if any new growth happens. 💚🌿🌱🍃😊

@ade.ekhator 3 жыл бұрын

I got a dracaena song of India (reflexa) from Walmart 2.5 weeks ago, and it's leaves are already turning brown and showing some whitish spots on them!! I've watered it 3 times since I got it, and I keep it on a windowsill (I live on the 17th floor of my building, so it gets pretty direct sunlight). It's relatively near a heating vent, but not close enough that it's getting direct hot air flow on it. I love this plant so much, and I'd really like it to last, so does anyone have any advice for me? (Thanks in advance!)

@1stcwp 3 жыл бұрын

Why dont you pay attention at 2:20

@rougepeach2363 2 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be putting it in direct sunlight. Medium to high indirect light. Also you've watered it way too many times in 2.5 weeks. Typically, you should go about 2 weeks before watering it, but check soil before doing it. Also, make sure the water is filtered or distilled. Tap water will burn the leaves.

@beautifulyou3413 Жыл бұрын

Wow .my plant has shade its leave one by one only few left.there is no new leave on plant. Where should i place and what should i do

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thank you for commenting and watching my videos. I have included my answer to your question in a video that will be posted coming out next week. I mention your name as "Beautiful You," I am responding to you (I hope that is okay!) :-) I hope my tips will be helpful and you'll grow a HUGE one like mine! They are gorgeous plants!

@beautifulyou3413 Жыл бұрын

Thnx for reply

@mahmoudradhi4661 3 жыл бұрын

Hi dear I have this plant since 2 months and I notice that it lost leaves first I put it directly in front of a grow led later I transfer it to in front of East window about 1 feet away from the window I notice the leaves that at the side of window is turned brown and fall down I put a small humidifier beside it but still it lost leaves what should I do?

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I am sorry to hear that you are getting bullied--that is NOT cool! We, here in the plant community, do not tolerate bullies! However, to answer your question.... yes, there are MANY different cultivars of pothos; however, there are no "giant" cultivars that I am aware of. The only GIANT pothos that exist are the ones who have reached full maturity. This can only happen with TIME, and proper and adequate sunlight, fertilization, and water. Hopefully this answer will satiate those plant bullies out there! Best wishes, and thank you so very much for watching my videos...I greatly appreciate your support here on my channel!

@angelsburger9967 3 жыл бұрын

can i plant my very small dracaena outside on the ground? I heard that some people has dracaenas as trees and it looks cool :0

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on where you live...Dracaena need tropical climate. I wouldn’t simply because I love having mine indoors 😂🤣🍀🌱💚 but, everyone has their own taste , so go for it if that’s what you want to do and the climate suits a Dracaena? Thanks for watching💚🌱😊

@jasimqasim8603 3 жыл бұрын

What causes the dryness of leafs tip ?

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

On the Song of India, under-watering.

@zuhach6550 Жыл бұрын

My plant was sitting in a south east facing window, and I'm watering only when I feel top 2-3inches are dry, but the lower leaves first lost it's variegation, the inner green portion turned yellow or faded and then they dropped, I don't have any sun burnt marks on them, they are not soggy at all ... I don't know what I'm doing wrong? Yes I repotted it into a well draining soil after purchase, and for further information I live in Pakistan in a sub tropical region, temp is pretty good not too low, humidity almost always 40-50% nowadays, can someone please guide me?

@plantluxxe Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I will respond in video form and send you the link once the video is published. I’m doing a Q n A, thank you for watching and commenting.💚🪴❤️

@zuhach6550 Жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe thankyou soooo much!!!

@zuhach6550 Жыл бұрын

Please, I'm waiting for a long time

@typicallyvirgo 4 жыл бұрын

What about the pruning? Any actual shoot of you pruning the plant - pruning in real?

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Yes I prune regularly to encourage adventitious growth!

@singlemomrvlife 3 жыл бұрын

zone9, is it ok to put outside in shade?

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for commenting and watching. Do you mean on your porch or somewhere covered in the shade? Or do you mean to plant it outside in the shade?

@singlemomrvlife 3 жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe thank you for your time. I mean outside in ground in shade area. But I realized the winter temperatures is not ok in your video. Thank you

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

@@singlemomrvlife I am unsure about it, but Dracaenas natural habit is tropical humid weather, so I think it would be okay to put it in large pot in the shade as long as no direct sunlight… Try it that way first. If you notice the plant experiences to much shock, bring it back inside?

@singlemomrvlife 3 жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe thank you I’ll try

@auhbooh7339 8 ай бұрын

Hi! How often are you watering your song of India?

@plantluxxe 8 ай бұрын

Hi! I water her about every two weeks! I think the rocks I have on the top keep the moisture level regulated and the humidity up. It’s in a south facing window. Thank you for watching and commenting🌿🪴❤️

@auhbooh7339 8 ай бұрын

@@plantluxxe thanks for your feedback! I love how lush and healthy yours is! I got mine about 2 months ago and the previous owner told me to only water once a month so I did that and it’s dropping leaves like crazy and killing off its stems 😔 I will try watering it more frequently. I give it bright south facing lights as well and I have a humidifier so it’s definitely a watering issue

@plantluxxe Ай бұрын

How is it going? Is your plant still dropping many leaves?

@auhbooh7339 Ай бұрын

@@plantluxxe hi! Thanks for asking! No it completely stopped and has been growing new branches. My issue was I was watering it too much. The song of India I have has thick tree trunks and I tried watering it once a month and it’s much better that way. And only one cup of water too. Not too much. Right up my south west window getting direct sun too. I’m so glad I figured her out ☺️

@divakargaur5270 3 жыл бұрын

I have one,, But it's leaves shred and regrow after long time..

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Is yours outdoors? Thank you so much🙏♥️ and also thank you for watching and commenting 💕🪴

@sasmitas94 3 жыл бұрын

Music🤔

@faisalwarsi5923 4 жыл бұрын

My dracena getting die pls guide

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Faisal! There are a few reasons this could happen. I need more information in order to guide you. DM me a picture of what is going on @Plantluxxe Thank you for watching my videos!💚😊💚

@TheNIJUAL 4 жыл бұрын

Wait is this the same as a lemon lime dracena🤔🤔

@plantluxxe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Velvet! Thank you for watching! I brothe the Dracaena plant popularly known as Lemon Lime is of the Janet Craig variety. That cultivar is much different than the Song of India. 😊💚🌿 Hope that helps! Come back again soon!💚❤🌱

@TheNIJUAL 4 жыл бұрын

@@plantluxxe yes thank you for the info and yes it helped alot

@izeprnzess 3 жыл бұрын

My drachma hates me so bad and idk yyyy 😂

@plantluxxe 2 жыл бұрын

They love lots of light and drying out between waterings… maybe change the soil and pot it up and try moving it?🌿 ❤️ thank you for watching and sharing!