9 Essential Tips To Make Your Houseplants Thrive

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9 Essential Tips To Make Your Houseplants Thrive

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9 essential houseplant care tips to have a healthy and thriving houseplant in your home
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@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

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@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын

@uthaikluckhohn8047 You bet!

@lindajackson8068 10 ай бұрын

Can you help me with my rubber plant leaves are curling inward I have a grow light 4 , for hours in the day nothing is helping could you tell me what I'm doing wrong it has a bottom watering container I watered all my plants from thank you

@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын

@@lindajackson8068 that normally means a plant isn’t getting enough water. Could be another stress though. Check for bugs and disease and have a look at the roots

@_nandemonai 9 ай бұрын

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@Lunas2525 Ай бұрын

😊@@SheffieldMadePlants

@stephshaze7064 Жыл бұрын

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the fact that you explain things so well and don't play any stupid music while I watch what you're doing and have tons of questions!!!! 🙏

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph, glad you like it 👍😁

@joycepetrina2791 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you tips for healthier plants. I’ll be checking my plants to make sure I’m doing to keep them healthy. Very good presentation😊

@trudyannmesik6172 Жыл бұрын

I think I like this guy's videos the best. He is succinct and clear with his instructions. He doesn't ramble on like some of the other KZfaq Plant Gurus. 👍🏻👍🏻

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Cheers Trudy 😄

@1957Bevy Жыл бұрын

I agree. I learn so much from Mr Sheffie😊

@kamkam4571 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Straight to the point, concise and keeps it sinple! I like that too.

@yolyrom7233 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@pixeljourney6880 Жыл бұрын

thats all I ask tbh

@virginiawilkinson5038 Жыл бұрын

I have taken care of plants professionally, yes I got paid to take care of plants. All of his tips are spot on, trust him.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Marvellous, thank you!

@nicholereid2761 Жыл бұрын

Okay, you just solved multiple houseplant issues that I'm having in one video.Thanks a million!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 😁

@RNMom424 10 ай бұрын

I use old fashioned hair pins to pin down vines. Not Bobby pins, but the open, U-shaped ones.

@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын

Good shout 👍

@bujangmycat Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being clear and succinct with no idle chatter. I appreciate your instructions.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it

@cyc7lops Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. All muscle; no fat. Great advice. Thanks.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Like it! Thanks 😁

@JudelovesRiver12 Жыл бұрын

I literally shed a tear while pruning my tradescantia yesterday lol because it looked so pretty! but I knew it was the right thing to do. This video makes me feel so much better 😅

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Haha i'm always at it with mine and it always grows more vigorously!

@christineleary1688 Жыл бұрын

Mine is so leggy but the legs are brittle!!

@christineleary1688 Жыл бұрын

Woah!! The crispy leaves!!! Is it ok to just add more soil? I have a couple of plants that look like the soil is disappearing

@JudelovesRiver12 Жыл бұрын

@@christineleary1688 some people top their plants with compost for added nutrients but adding normal soil is fine too.

@kb597 3 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic video! Solves so many problems that I've been worried about for several years. The video is instructive, informative, clear, and thoughtful.

@SheffieldMadePlants 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@gstandifer9278 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always used paper clips. Large plant, large clip, etc. Bend them open so only one loop of clip goes over plant and the rest will go deep in the flower pot. I love plants and flowers inside and outside. You can root some outside things by pulling a branch to the ground and laying a brick on it. Kinda the same technique.

@tinawindham6958 Жыл бұрын

Gardenias and azaleas r so ez

@marcellacoblentz8433 Жыл бұрын

I love beautiful rocks of all sizes and just lay one on the plant to hold it to the soil.

@elsiebuttercup4560 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing for someone that has not had plants and no idea how to take care of them. Great practical advice with explanations that make sense. Thank you so much.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

@Classychickblog Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌 I never really had house-plants, Dec-2020 After my daddy passed away I brought a lucky bamboo 🎍 surprisingly it's still living I have had some bad times with. They was a lot of times I thought it was dying. I did everything I could finally it gotten better and bigger. I have now gotten few other plants. I'm glad i found this channel few months ago. He has helped me learn so much more

@RC-yb5dp 10 ай бұрын

I have been pinning my plant nodes to the soil for years, but I was using hair Bobby pins that would be rough on the stems even when I bent them open, but I will start using safety pins because it seems less damaging. Thanks for the alternative.👍👍👍

@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын

You bet!

@user-je4bx9vt8c 3 ай бұрын

This is one the first videos where I've noticed that his speaking cadence is more natural, varied, and less sing-songy. Brilliant! That was the only thing needed for him to change these to 5-star videos!! Delighted! Thanks for the wonderful video and the excellent quality, mate! All the best ️

@shirleycolopy4322 Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best house plant video I’ve seen yet.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for watching 😁

@camrouxbg Жыл бұрын

I came to this video after watching a more recent one of yours, and it's funny to see that you've now debunked the rotating and annual repotting points. I'm starting out and have been developing a sense about my plants. I have a few adjustments I need to do now after watching some of your videos, but I really thank you for all of this information. Even when you later debunk or correct yourself, I love it, because it shows you are learning and growing, and that you are open to different ideas from what you've been previously taught. Great job!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Exactly we’re all learning 😁. Thanks for watching 😁

@blackeyedsusan727 Жыл бұрын

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it 😁

@Skeptimystic Жыл бұрын

I began saving water from steaming/simmering spring vegetables like spinach or asparagus, letting the water cool, and watering my sad ferns with it. They were sulking due to poor care previous to coming to me, and have responded with massive growth. Thank you for this tip which you shared either here or in another of your many videos!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Great stuff 👍 thank you

@anitaostrander4301 Жыл бұрын

Love that you just get to the point and give excellent advice!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@charlottelogan8650 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy he gets right to the point of what you want to hear.this is my first time trying to grow plants.and your advice is right on point.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@mnr146 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wealth of information on house plants. I am inspired to get my plants in shape. 😊🙏🏼

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 😁

@charlottecobain6986 Жыл бұрын

Pinning stems is something I always do with my vining plants! I usually use Bobby pins but I’ll remember the safety pins next time I run out 🤗

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Neat little trick for sure

@aloha_element Жыл бұрын

I use bobby pins as well!🤗💚

@ceciliag4219 Жыл бұрын

You can also use paper clips 🖇️

@Jiesta1256 Жыл бұрын

I use paperclips ....

@charlottecobain6986 Жыл бұрын

@@Jiesta1256 I usually have all 3 on hand, so I’ll definitely use paper clips next time I run out of Bobby pins 🤗 never thought of trying those before!

@lindamarsh6711 Жыл бұрын

You are my plant guru. Thanks! Just ordered your water meter and organic cinnamon. Your advice is right on! Great grandmother!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@scoopup2349 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the plant lessons 😊

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

😁👍

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Hiya, just realised you gave me a super thanks. Thanks so much, very kind! KZfaq didn't really notify me.

@Jennyonthehill7035 19 күн бұрын

Subscribed immediately. Great info for this houseplant noob. Thank you. Also, as others have said, thank you for getting straight to the point.

@SheffieldMadePlants 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@amypetra5021 Жыл бұрын

Where have you been all my life! Thank you 🙏🏼

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

😁

@510shoshana Жыл бұрын

The seemingly drone like monotony of your voice is so soothing and makes me want to listen to your video, which is so full of useful information. Well done! I just subscribed!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you…i think 😂

@510shoshana Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants I was actually giving you a compliment. Sorry it sounded otherwise. I do really enjoy your educational videos. Well done!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

@@510shoshana I know 😁

@mdevorah6833 Жыл бұрын

Great tip about pining! I was always told to rotate plants clockwise. Which is natural to the plant.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vasik9719 3 ай бұрын

Good presentation. Thanks for sharing!

@SheffieldMadePlants 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@seemin20000 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I went back to have to look at my plants and I immediately knew what the issue was, Thanks for this 👍

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@veldalarsen5311 Жыл бұрын

Best ever explanation 👌 👏. Short ,direct, very clear and scientific. Without stupid meaningless laugh . Thanks SIR. ABSOLUTELY 💯 HELPFUL.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Glad you liked it 😁

@angelicadelgadillo7270 Жыл бұрын

Wow. How did I not find you before. You are amazing!! I love the explanations, no fluff just exactly what we need to learn. Thank you❤

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😁

@Drayafenandez Жыл бұрын

I remove the dead leaves and prune all the time. I don't like mine bushy though. I just take the pruned leaves and put them in water to grow roots and plant new ones from the stems I pruned.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Free plants! 😁

@raspalbhabra430 Жыл бұрын

I have many house plants. Thank you for the tips. We shall continue

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😁

@doesitreallymatter8010 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber!!!! Ty! I replanted one of my wandering jews and the new plant just thrived and looks beautiful but the original looks scraggly! Now i see the importance of pinning!!! Ty so much!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@willowtree6657 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your clear no nonsense guidance on house plants. I have never been able to keep any of my plants healthy - I have bee doing so many things incorrectly. I will now definitely give your tips ago. ;)

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks 🙏

@msnorbaiduri3855 Жыл бұрын

I think now I have the confidence to prune my plants. Thank you for the good advice.😊.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@Cyrilmc222004 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us all, through all those useful and helpful tips. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤

@SheffieldMadePlants 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@mariachonaundazan2112 Жыл бұрын

Very educational ,thanks for sharing .

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paulaivens8063 Жыл бұрын

Love your simple no fuss approach.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Anna-jl3dy Жыл бұрын

I'm loving the channel, learning so much, thank you! But as your thinking has developed I've noticed on this vid a couple of tips you're more recently recommending against... re-potting every spring and rotating plants weekly. But I'm watching them all, so will keep up with the latest thinking 😊. Great content, thank you, I really like your presentation style and humour, and LOVE your dining room plant window!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

I probably have to be fair. This vid was a while ago. Rotating is still good apart from climbing plants that look nice facing in one direction

@barbararule3800 11 ай бұрын

Pinned one of my tradescantia with hair pins and it worked really well.Plant looks very happy.Thanks for the tip.

@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@SiLLy-g00sE_AJ 3 ай бұрын

Such clear and concise information, so glad I've come across your channel and me also being a Brit know all too well the struggles with the lack of natural light. Especially in my apartment. Subbed!

@SheffieldMadePlants 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@ladyd8028 Жыл бұрын

Sheffield, you are an EXCELLENT and matter-of-fact explainer. 🤓

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Super, thanks for the great feedback 😁

@krishnaagarwal2324 2 ай бұрын

What do you think of an idea where you can provide plant care services when people go for vacations/hometowns. You pick the plants, take care of them and drop it when they are back

@Jannie- Жыл бұрын

Great informative video thank you , I will definitely use your tips. My palms have also benefited from a regular fine misting of tepid spring water ( which mimics the rainforest) 👍.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁

@pomroy65 Жыл бұрын

this answered my question I had to day while working on my plants! I'm going to pin the stems on my philodendren!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@avamarshall1209 2 жыл бұрын

I just pinned a philodendron yesterday. Bobby pins stretched out work really well too!

@SheffieldMadePlants 2 жыл бұрын

Haha i was looking for them for the video but couldn’t find any. Let me know if you get success with your Philo.

@bamboozled1668 2 жыл бұрын

Paperclips work too if u twist them

@SheffieldMadePlants 2 жыл бұрын

@@bamboozled1668 good shout

@sandyloyst1811 2 ай бұрын

Love and Peace.

@nik_evdokimov 5 ай бұрын

Great short educational video, thank for all this information and tips!

@judyjohnson2892 Жыл бұрын

Bobby pins (clean of course) would work well for pinning plants. Love this idea.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@mogbaba Жыл бұрын

A revolutionary video that unlike all top 10s and ten things, talks about 9 things!

@Queenie-the-genie Жыл бұрын

Great, clear advice. Thank you!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks Kathleen 😁

@bamboozled1668 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought a really cool invention would be a solar powered tray that would daily slowly revolve in a complete rotation...to encourage symmetrical growth

@SheffieldMadePlants 2 жыл бұрын

Get it built and patented!

@scrummyvision 2 жыл бұрын

integrated with automatic watering and a moisture sensor, this could be done with a little bit of electronics and an arduino ;)

@toosense Жыл бұрын

That idea would make you rich if it hit the market.

@pollybluskye Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with them- thats a million dollar, possibly even an "in the airplane seatpocket catalogue" idea- you should at least claim that idea w/patent office, and quickly!!

@mildredmartinez8843 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain. I love plants but don't know much about plant care. Thanks for your advice.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@philipjacob1979 10 ай бұрын

Well Summarized. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@Alisainwonderland94 8 күн бұрын

I have no leafs left on rosemary, but it is alive as I checked the stems and they are alive. Had to cut the 3 stems it had to the half As the plant was devastated before from overheat. Checked the roots and repoted the rosemary before hand.

@nomado3650 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you! Subscribed.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@user-gs5yt4hv7e 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for great tips. 1st tip is extremely useful.

@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@user-gs5yt4hv7e 11 ай бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants i have many plants in my home. Here is desert climate and very hot weather. But i maintained shad for my 🌿 plant. I am blessed with large size home. And i have many trees also

@Devi-fu2xf 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much useful information..😊 I'm taking care of plants 😊😊😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

@SheffieldMadePlants 6 ай бұрын

You bet!

@sofakingbrill Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant informative giver thank you

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@vtorialyn 6 ай бұрын

Wow!!! What a great tip I just learned!! Thank you! 😃

@SheffieldMadePlants 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lotsamoxie 5 ай бұрын

This is SO helpful! Thank you.🌿

@SheffieldMadePlants 5 ай бұрын

You bet!

@readingmaniac54 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again I'm cleaning dead leaves out of my plants, trimming and pinning down plants.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@thejaxter6384 11 ай бұрын

Great tips! I do all of these except re pot at the right time and bottom water. I'll make a better effort now I know.

@gailkolak1960 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos clear and easy tips ,I sit here and think “that’s why “ 🤣

@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын

Love that!

@SebastianSeanCrow Жыл бұрын

5:04 my grandma has the special pots for her plants where there’s like the pot like drains with this tray rate, the tree is built into the pot and it’s got like a little spot so you can put water directly at the bottom. They’re kind of fancy they’re super cool she’s had them for years and they’re perfect for her creepy Crawley vines.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting 🤔

@SebastianSeanCrow Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants I was using talk to text with this lol so it looks a little weird but they’re just these plastic pots she’s had for YEARS built so that you can water from the bottom. She says it makes it really easy to water all her plants. She has an entire bakers rack of these things and last I saw her some of the vines they had to put on the stair banister across the room

@sungirl14225 Жыл бұрын

I found that saftey pins fell out but using hair bobby pins works great. You might have to gently bend some out a bit depending on stem size. But they stay put much better.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

I can see that 👍

@personalcheeses8073 Жыл бұрын

Hair grips

@sungirl14225 Жыл бұрын

@Personal Cheeses depends on where you are from 😉

@klomax7089 Жыл бұрын

Really great tips that I started doing while you were still talking 👍🏽😉❤️👏🏾

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@marci.curious Жыл бұрын

Im so glad I found you!! Thank you thank you, THANK YOU!! YOURE TRULY MY BDAY GIFT! LOL I NEEDED THIS VIDEO!! THANKS AGAIN FRIEND!!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😁

@user-uc6wv1xv4p Жыл бұрын

Love all your plant hacks.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@Hapenparadise Жыл бұрын

Such no nonsense care! Thanks for not using disturbing loud music! I click right off when that’s the case!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you 😁

@brendadavis1904 Жыл бұрын

Wow never to old to learn something new thank you for the tips

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@margaretchiodo-keller4495 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. I am learning so much from watching this youtube channel. Thank you for all of the great information.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@user-sp9wl5nt1k Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I came across your channel. New subscriber loving your tips on healthy houseplants

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@janetryall6814 Жыл бұрын

❤I follow him faithfully.❤

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

😁

@caitysayers1990 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for amazing videos that are easy to understand! ❤ but like… is that a spider on your wall🤣

@SheffieldMadePlants 2 ай бұрын

An illusion!

@saipatil6622 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for sharing very detailed and interesting information

@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😁

@picklepirate 2 жыл бұрын

YYYEEAAAHHH our girl Planterina!!

@SheffieldMadePlants 2 жыл бұрын

Got some nice plants!

@rox5326 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge! My plants are super gratefull! And so am I!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rox 😁

@user-dk5fd9tx5r 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the great tips!

@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@moniquegenua7287 Жыл бұрын

Loved your fabulous tips!!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Great thanks Monique 😁

@cherylbush9780 Жыл бұрын

I Just subscribed and saw the library of knowledgeable tips on offer from this lovely guy.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

@@cherylbush9780 thanks 😊

@sooper109 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips!

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rosehunter7788 3 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎

@NFTeve Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mamalongsplants1559 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear ❤️

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@kazz835 Жыл бұрын

Glad I found you

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

So am I 😁

@lilyabdullah5522 Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir for all of your gardening tips

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😁

@annamarielewis7078 Жыл бұрын

Love the pinning tip. Also, subscribing for the accent💝

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@erindav1 Жыл бұрын

I always thought leaving dead leaves would feed it..thank you for that tip.

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Cheers Erin

@riagarcia9592 Жыл бұрын

I was searching for some helps on how to take care of plants ( Bird of Paradise and Snake Plants ) as Im a ' newbie ' with plants . Good thing that I found your channel . Thank you for sharing some great tips 😊 New subscriber from 🇵🇭

@SheffieldMadePlants Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Ria 👍

@riagarcia9592 Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants 😊

@smorgasbroad1132 5 ай бұрын

I'll use hairpins (not bobby pins) to pin down straggly viney plants to the soil. I don't think I'd like the safety pin look in my plant pot. Another great tip Mr. S.