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I’ve always liked plants. I had several in my room at my parent’s house when I was in high school. Then I always had just a couple or few in my apartment or house. I bought a house in 2019, and when the pandemic happened I spent a lot of time outdoor gardening. Then I did again in 2021. When Autumn of 2021 came around, I was so depressed that winter and snow were coming, and gardening season was over for many months to come… At this point I think I still had just 3-4 plants in the house. I watched a video on TH-cam about the Philodendron Spiritus Sancti. At the point the video was made, they were still crazy expensive. It was about how someone stole a piece of one from a botanical garden. There were several people the interviewed in this documentary video. One guy had two Spiritus Sancti. He or a family member came into a medical situation and he sold one of his Spiritus Sancti… For $15,000!!! I was blown away because I never heard of the prices people will pay for a rare plant. I went to Home Depot after I watched the video and ended up buying a bunch of succulents. Only one of which is still alive, I’m not great with succulents! And the next day I went back and bought a Philodendron Birkin and an Alocasia Bambino. I still have the Birkin, which was the first of currently 62 species of Philodendrons I have. I decided Alocasia are not for me when that one went dormant and never came back. I became obsessed with Philodendrons as shown by the 62 species and probably at least 65 total that I currently have. I have some doubles from propagating, and when the Galaxy Pink Princess came out, I HAD to have one even though I already had a regular PPP. I recently counted and realized that I have about 130 total plants in my house! And I even eventually got a Spiritus Sancti, the one that kind of started my Philodendron obsession. And one I thought I would NEVER have when I saw a guy selling one for $15,000! You could say I’ve gotten a little carried away. Now that I realized how many I have, and given that it can be hard at times to keep up with care, I am trying to slow down on bringing home new plants. But if the right one crossed my path, I’d still bring it home! 😂

My plant journey started when I was going through a lot of changes in my life. It is very much a part of my spiritual journey. It saved me, so to speak, it grounds me.

Sweetie not only needs her space on the platform but also matching attire. #nooneputssweetieinacorner❤🐕🐾

I’m here for Grow Folds! Awesome plant podcast I just subscribed 😊

This was such a sweet episode. Came back to watch the part I missed before joining the live. I lost a frosty fern xmas 2023 ; tried again xmas 2024. It's doing well so far . Not sure if it's a seasonal plant like a poinsettia, but I'm doing the best I can and will see how it goes. (I'm glad I figured out how to keep my Calathea alive. I almost lost her shortly after I got her a few years back. From what you all have said, sounds like I'm lucky to still have her.) It was nice hearing everyone's plant journey stories.

Another great episode! Loved hearing more from Janee this time! Interesting how for a lot of us plant love starts from childhood. It is a beautiful way we can honor the memory those who have left us, and thank y'all for sharing your experiences with the family members who influenced your journey. When I was a kid, I always noticed that plants were in the homes of my favorite TV families..shows like Who's The Boss, The Cosby Show, Growing Pains (I am a kid of the 80's). I associated plants with a thriving household, and a family that was middle class. I thought plants were glamorous, something to aspire to. Over the years, I always tried but failed to find success until TH-camrs showed me the way. I suffer from chronic illness, and it has definitely helped me deal with the challenges that come along with it. My faith and plants are my secret to successful and happy life👑🪴😊

;We gotta get Richie a Batman mask!!

Enjoyed! As usual!

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When you all spoke about how your plants helped you, I really understand that. Plants don't let you down like people do. Thought I made a good friend, on Grow Folds, but she dropped me like a hot rock. Felt like I had been gut punched. But no more, I will stick to my plants, and my animals, not people anymore, plants and my animals you can work with, talk to, and enjoy. People, I will never Trust again. I said that once before, but mean it now. My plants aren't cold hearted, they need me, for water, potting up, re-potting, fertilizing, and I love doing that. Plus learning so much about Plants from RICHIE on GROW FOLDS, which has been just wonderful. Love working in my barn and with my chickens and sheep. I understand them, they understand me. It was MY grandmother that got me into plants years ago. I wish I could chat with her now about them. Grandmothers are Great. lol

AY AY AY!!!!! What’s going on?! Where you going?! Spring…. WHAT! You guys lucky I’m subscribed to all of you! Huh they’re might have been a little problem I’m just saying. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that caught me off guard guys, I wasn’t expecting a season finale. But I definitely look forward to season 2 . Richie @green spaces Id, I love their prices and the variety of plants is amazing, plant heaven I tell you, but the shipping cost is astronomical!

💚💚💚 I enjoyed hearing everyone's journey!!

I feel like I replace all my worries and problems with plants. Each plant is a situation or a problem place holder.....as long as I can take care of my plants I am somewhat in control.

So I joined the live late and I am rewatching the beginning now and WOW, Steve, what a powerful message! Richie, My grandmother got me into the hobby as well! My plants are a huge part of my mental health as well, definitely helped me recover from my death / stroke. Omg Janee, my mom did too ! She also created the most magical hidden garden behind our garage right on the river….with a huge Weeping Willow hanging over the entire thing , surrounded by wild raspberry bushes , it was a magical place. Plants have had a HUGE impact on my life forever and will continue too FOREVER. 🫶🏼💪🏼

Can't remember a childhood without plants.My mom and grandmother always had gardens and plants inside and out. So It just comes naturally that I love gardening and plants too and love being outdoors. Thank you mom and grandma. 🥰❤🙏

It's only 7;08 here. Guess you do start here at 6;30?

Another amazing podcast video👍

Awesome as always guys 😁

Give Sweetie a spot on the table 😊

You all look wonderful🪞 Richie, don't allow the negativity of a few break your spirit. You are loved, and we see your heart for the plant community....keep your head up🥸🪴😊🫂

I could listen to these podcasts all damn day.

Yes we need to dose ourselves lightly. It makes it much easier. And don’t get what everyone else is getting. Get what makes you happy. ❤ I have burnt out at least 3 times! LOL

How cool Richie! They should bring that idea back. Never know what child would be inspired next. And it gives them responsibility of taking care of something living from start to finish. Very rewarding indeed. Can't say much about the toys they have now. And yes Janee's fur baby Sweetie is adorable. Almost causing a accidental face reveal. Can't wait for the premiere. 😄❤🐕👍

There already has been one. If you missed it,....dont be around snakes.

😂😂😂😂 Peek a boo

Lol, you guys are funny

Think peace lily and white rose are funeral plants 🤔

Steven with the flex.💪All look amazing. Love the shirts janee and Richie. Cant wait for the next episode. 😍❤👍

Like I said before. Only when your comfortable and ready to reveal your face. But at the same time it's kinda funny watching you trying to hide behind random things.😄 Wondering what item will you choose next? Love the haircut and shirt. And Steven looks good even without his hat.❤👍

Some people focus on the wrong thing🪴 It's fun and lighthearted and about plants, right?🤔 2025. Let us embrace the opportunity to Be Kind 🌎 especially with the heaviness going on in the world.

I love the mystery of Faceless TH-camrs!!

That’s why I do not watch Richi ‘s videos.

This was such a fun episode!

To group plants by care schedule is not the best thing to do in my opinion. Because if I will place cacti together, aroids together, gesneriads, orchids, bromeliads, etc...together, my house will look like a nursery or a floral shop, and that is a no-no to me. I want a nice living space for my family and multiple cats filled with diversity of well grown plants. I found a decision many years ago. I had to leave for a couple of weeks to visit my mom. My husband was in despair. For him I put in each pot a cocktail straw of different color and a note on the wall: all reds - Monday - 1 cup of water, all pinks - Tuesday - 2 cups of water, and so on, and all yellow - do not water at all. With this "system" he spends one hour every evening and killed only 4 from 400+ plants by overwatering. Right now I will mark only newly repotted plants to keep my eye on them. And are you willing to dedicate one hour is your choice. I do more than one because I want to check every plant "under the tail" for pests. Happy New Year to you, guys! Best wishes!

Very true!!!

Hedra helix!!!! Happy new year!

I'm so hard on myself when a plant isn't doing well.

You guy and gal please keep up this podcast very interesting

Thank you guys for the smiles today. Love "ya'll" 😁

"Hey Ruth" 😂

"Respect the plant" lol love that.

I loved the points of styling Steven had. It gets to the point that sometimes, you can't even visually "see" that little cutie you fell in love with at the nursery!

Richie, thank you for being transparent with us like that. ❤

Nothing is worse than having like the flu or something when you have a huge collection. Honestly though, cup half full, keeps ya going and for that, it makes me appreciate my collection even more!

Richie, I just wanna come over and water for you 😂 A 10 hour a day job is rough and you are literally a superhuman imo for all you do! When do you sleep brotha?! 💕

Comparison is the thief of joy!

From this podcast thus far "Be practical"-Janeé is the best advice all of us could get, but also give ourselves when it comes to our collections, in regards to plant burn out. Richie saying accepting, and forgiveing yourself is so important!

Great episodes!!! Perfection is not reality!!

I always appreciate this topic because it is "real talk." Any plant lover goes through it if you have a large collection. I feel like whatever is going on in our lives affects how we care for our plants. That being said, it's always better to maintain a manageable collection so that when those difficult times in life occur (and they will!😔) it won't be so hard to still take care of a smaller collection. I have downsized a lot and going forward for next year I will only buy plants that I absolutely love (rarer Aglaonema, my favorite genus) and maybe a few more hoya. I will try my best to continue to rid myself of the plants that I have now that I am not really loving. Loved this video, ya'll are doing great!!

Okay plant burn out storytime! Im still consider myself a "new" plant parent and about 85% of my collection has been bought in the last year or so... I started collecting in 2021 to bond more with my mother and sister but during my move in 2022 i went from 30 plants to 16 (damn that texas heat!!) When i got to my new house we theived for about 5 months then i got pregnant, at that point i had about 20 plants. After pregnancy i had 5 plants left from my initial 2021 plant collection...and i call them my OGs. I have my aloe vera, my schefflura amate, my snake plant, and my mixed pothos pot. Now that im back up to 35 plants post pregnancy, balancing motherhood, work, being a wife, and taking care of my hyper active german Shepards when i feel the burn out i check on my OGs, and if they are okay i am okay. Every other plant can kick rocks/be replaced, but my OGs will always be the plants that i look after and can restart my collection around 🥰