What neglected succulents look like

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2 ай бұрын

I feel there's a bit of a disconnect with what plants, especially succulents, should look like. Although, my channel is all about trying to grow beautiful succulents, it is often not what they'd normally look like in the wild.
Modern gardening practices give us access to wonderful things that can unlock full potential of many plants. We have tailor-made potting media, fertilizers, soil conditioners etc. which can help us grow the perfect plant.
So when we see plants that are not perfect and, perhaps, closer to what they'd normally look like, it may seem they are neglected.
In todays video i'll be replying to a comment that thinks some of my plants are sad and that it is also so very sad i don't give them away.
I'll also compare photos of succulents in their natural habitat to my 'sad' plants.
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@sandygeddry724 2 ай бұрын

Please don’t let one sad comment discourage you. Your plants are beautiful and the knowledge you share is very much appreciated. I like that you are being transparent when showing us your plants because most of us have plants that could use some tlc.

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment- greatly appreciate it 💚💚💚 I guess strange comments are a part of creating public videos but, at least, they do offer a way to expand the conversation and can be turned into a lesson 🙂

@mocita11 2 ай бұрын

Your succulents are not sad, they are happy and beautiful!! You have lots of experience to know exactly how to take care of them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge !! ❤

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment- it's greatly appreciated 💚💚💚

@simonb6478 2 ай бұрын

Don’t let the haters get you down!! If I could order plants from you to the USA I’d be ordering weekly! I love your videos and plants! I’ve honestly learned so very much from you vs any other channel

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment- i really do appreciate it a lot 💚💚💚

@bobbiechinn9578 2 ай бұрын

We know you're perfectly well in caring for your succulents. We know your's are good and a gift to have. Especially the knowledge you share here. Thank you for your help in caring for our plants 😊💚💚💚

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you- you're very kind and i appreciate your comment 💚💚💚

@Moon_child454 23 күн бұрын

I appreciate your honest, knowledgeable and unique content! I have about 200 echeveria and have been binge watching your videos. I have learned more from your channel than any other content creator. Please keep up the good work and especially the unique topics ❤️

@SucculentGrowingTips 22 күн бұрын

Thank you - i very much appreciate your kind comment 😌💚💚💚

@paulalargoza2013 2 ай бұрын

You have been a great source of inspiration as you unselfishly share great ideas on growing succulents! Let not a negative comment affect you please! Please continue sharing great videos!

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your encouragement- it's greatly appreciated💚💚💚 I'll definitely keep creating new videos

@dianewilson3769 2 ай бұрын

Your plants are beautiful and I am new here too, and after watching 3 of your videos I have learned so much about what I'm doing wrong. I definitely will be sticking around and look forward to learning much more from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences!❤

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you so much for your kind comment- it is greatly appreciated ☺💚

@soniamarisa1392 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sharing. There will always be judgement from someone 🤷🏽‍♀️ I like this new kind of videos.❤

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you- much appreciated 🙂💚

@karenkmk4035 2 ай бұрын

Firstly love your videos, thankyou 😊. I did not get from your last video the same sentiment as the comment that was sent to you.. if you have a large collection eventually you’ll get those plants that get pushed to the back, need repotting, get mealy.. the great thing about succulents is they are generally fixable quite easily..but of course not always..I thought the comment left was a bit silly or naive really..but above all not necessary 🤷‍♀️

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you- much appreciate your support and taking the time to comment💚 It is so amazing how succulents will just keep on going and even create these artistic shapes when left in one pot. I guess the odd negative comment just comes with publicly posting on social media.. 😅

@user-lp5zq1nr7h 2 ай бұрын

I love ❤️ to learn more about your plants I love your garden 😍

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much- you're very kind 💚💚💚

@colsoncsdk12 2 ай бұрын

I also love your videos! I have to say that seeing your table of shame was my favorite! I grow succulents as a hobby and most of my collection is stunning- but I also have a table of shame- as I think most plant people do. I love to see my favorite plant youtubers show off not only their beautiful plants, but also their struggles. Sometimes I feel guilty when I walk past my table of shame, and I think to myself- I'll really get to those this week! But hey, then life gets busy and another week goes by and those plants still didn't get repotted. . . but that's the beauty of succulents- they are such survivors that they teach me about resiliency every day. I've probably learned the most from my table of shame- Just when I think I've killed a plant (or neglected past the point of no return)- they go and do something amazing like send out an offshoot or grow some new roots or send out a bloom. Thank you for your videos- keep them coming!!!!!!!

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, thank you so much- i really appreciate your comment 💚 I totally agree and think most people growing plants would have a version of table of shame. It's definitely amazing how succulents just soldier on no matter what!❤

@phillipam6845 2 ай бұрын

love your videos, i certainly didn't feel the same way as the commentor you discuss in this video. Not everyone has time to focus on absolutely every plant. Honestly i wish my resident possum would get an winter appetite for my slightly neglected plants, as he seems to have a particular love of eating my favourite frillies, such as my neon breaker he recently destroyed. He definitely seems to favour my VIP plants lol.

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much- your comment is greatly appreciated 💚 Ahaha, possums are just so cheeky and have an amazing ability to pick the prettiest succulents for dinner 😅😂 I can't even get mad at them though- they are just so cute🥰

@Blackheathenly 2 ай бұрын

I think that comment is rude and seems clear they are hoping you will give the plants to them! What you do in your business is YOUR business!

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly for taking the time to comment 💚💚💚 Much appreciated

@umikalthumabdulmajid5406 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate wat u seek to achieve, by showing your plants wen not for 'perfect viewing' as against those which r your pride and joy, and your concern not to discourage your viewers frm growing d succulents. U r spot on in your concerns. I've taken heart after watching your not so perfect succulents, which led me to strive to do better. Tks so much for your efforts. 😊

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much- i really appreciate all of the kind things you said in your comment and so glad to hear you found love for growing succulents again 💚

@johannalvarsson9299 2 ай бұрын

Seems like I need to hurry with uploading my plants, because they look a lot worse on average (no greenhouse)

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

Nooo, they are not worse, just grown in very different conditions. It's honestly great to see succulents growing in climates like yours. Imo, it's a great achievement to keep them going with such a short growing season, harsh winter and no greenhouse! I'm super privileged and lucky with the amazing climate here and, to be frank, it does most of the work for me...

@daym8 2 ай бұрын

The neglected Succulents in Kat's garden or the ones that are not looking great look like my best looking ones in my garden that's how good I am at looking after them. 😂 Her worst succulent care , if so however,(don't think) s ,is like my best care that I could ever give ... Nonetheless I'm shamless to even mention it.😅

@SucculentGrowingTips 2 ай бұрын

And they are all still beautiful plants, even the 'neglected' ones! I'm sure your garden is stunning and your plants well looked after 💚🥰

@daym8 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reply Kat. I was just praising you for the skill and knowledge gained over the years . Love your channel and am grateful for all your time and efforts put into your work on ytube and in your heavenly garden. Happy gardening and a wonderful day, life ahead.