Best Low Light Houseplants & How to Grow Them.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- Some of the best low light houseplants are Haworthia, and although choosing a houseplant for low light can be tricky, some are simply better than others.
Today we look at a group of succulents that thrive in low light. 70% shade, no direct sunlight and they still look amazing.
We are talking about Haworthia which are an easy care succulent and in this video the plant is Haworthia Cooper OB1. And we are told that really it should be "Obi-Wan" as in "Obi-Wan-Kenobi", so when it comes to plant names "May the Force Be with You".
Its easy care because it only needs watering every 2 weeks, and can last 4 weeks plus without watering. You only need to repot it every 3 years. Fertilise it once a year, ir does not need pruning and grown correctly has very few problems.
It Japan these are called Crystal plants because the leaves are semi transparent, the light shines through them and they glow in a luminescent way. They make a real feature indoors, especially in the right pot.
#lowlighthouseplants - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Raku is quite interesting - normally you use the kiln to fire the glaze onto your ceramic, then it slowly cools down and you remove it. With raku, you take the ceramic out while it's still glowing hot. Old school style is to let it cool in the open air, western style is to basically stick it in a bin of flammable stuff like newspaper. That creates the fantastic cracks and metallic colors you get in raku. Some really neat chemistry, actually.
Wow thanks for this video! I have to get one of these. Beautiful plant and beautiful pots.
So good to know this is a low light plant! Thank yoi!
Those pots look wonderful! Would love to have one of those!
Thank you so much. This help a lot since I recently started collecting Hawos❤️🌱
Thank you so much. I love that you walk us through the process! And thank you for the fertilizer 'recipe'.
Thanks, Just remember, only a pinch of fertilizer.....
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you for the video,Beautiful plant,also I had learn about how to use fertilacer.thank you both!!
This is all new to me but I've watched all your videos for two days now and I'm hooked. Thanks. You're clearly an experienced plantsman and I appreciate your direct and informative presentations. In the USA there's a great shop: Mountain Crest Gardens where they have many wonderful plants. I had bought hens and chicks from them but now see they have many varieties of succulents.
gorgeous pots! And plants!
Hello 👋🏼 There! Once Again, 👍🏼You Have Helped Me Immensely!
I Just Adore 💚 My Haworthia’s
And You’re Video’s On, How To,,,
Re-Pot, Soil mix, Pot’s, etc.
I Now Am Confident! That I Will Not Go Wrong, As I Re-Pot My Babies This HTtf Weekend! 👍🏼 +
Many Thanks! And Stay Safe!
Onto you’re next video...
...👏🏼 Had to ad these clap’s 👏🏼...
I really enjoyed this video! Yes pots are beautiful too. Very informative
Thankyou for that
I wanted a succulent for inside my house, I’m so happy with your suggestion, thank you for this video.
Thank Lillian, Haworthia are the best succulents for indoors. Good luck and Stay Safe.
This is great video! As someone who grows succulents for long time and tried different things and heard a lot of bullshit on internet I approve everything said in the video.
Thank you so so much for your precious advice....Haworthia cooperi is one of my many favorite succulent and i almost lost one because of underwater. The leaves turn brown and deflated. Thank God after a thoroughly soaking, it revives. I just wish my Haworthia Cooperi are propagating fast with puppies because i guess growing them by leaf will take years !!!
Great advice as always guys thank you
Thanks for watching.
Those pots are really pretty I love the raku.
Beautiful pot for a beautiful plant 💚💚
Thank you so much 😊 They are indeed both wonderful. The pot is much more expensive than the plant, but both are works of art and look great indoors.
I’ve been trying to find these everywhere ❤️
Thank you for the information completely enjoyed🤩🤩💜
Glad it was helpful!
amazing, beautiful, lindo demais. From Brazil.
Cheers mate well explained!
Thanks for that.
Great content excellent narrating skills
Thanks, this is great little indoor plant and much underrated.
Thanks for the information.
What are the measurements for the pots, specially the height size?
Thanks mates!
Súper hermosas!! La creación de Dios es maravillosa!! 🌵🌹🍀❤
Gracias
thank you for the growing media tips. those pots are beautiful. but what about low light houseplants? I am new here so will dig deeper into your posts. i live in the us on the minnesota wisconsin border of saint croix river. i have a jade plant since 1990 that has been pretty beaten over the years including to much rain that killed the main stem that was 4 inch across but there are many old branches and many babies.
Thank you very much. I've never done"well"with haworthia and window haworthia in particular I haven't killed any but alot don't look happy. Now I realise why too much sun and I need the right mix. I started to realise the right soil is to plants like the right water quality is to fish in an aquarium.
Hello Linda, its all about drainage with Haworthias. So extra pumice, scoria or similar. We are about to try growing some in pure Akadama.... wait for the video in 12 months.
@@johnnyAGardening hey mate, thanks so much for responding 💚🌵. It's so wonderful to have channels such as yours to refer to and learn from. I've been collecting succulents for about a year now and I've learnt alot from TH-cam, research and trial and error. I look forward to seeing more videos and learning from you, so informative and interesting. Anyhow my haworthias thank you for the advice I'm sure they will all improve now I understand what they need. Actually the only one who does look happy is my beautiful silver kiwi haworthia. I had 2 but the bigger of the 2 was stolen from out the front😭. Anyhow I'm rambling lol have a great week mate👌😁💚🌵
Stay safe yourself too.
Hi Johnny - really enjoying your videos and I am learning a lot.
An odd question - on the title page of this video you have a seated terracotta figurine on the left - I have a pair of these and have been searching for months to see where they are from. Do you happen to know? Are they Japanese?
Many thanks
scott
Had these a LONG time, I think they are from South America. Not much help as I can't remember where we found them. Kate. Will do some thinking.
very educating sir ... my most cooperi has turned brown this summer... now i know why as i put them under direct sun light... thanks from india
Happy to hear the video helped. Spent many months in India when we were much younger.
I think well rooted Haworthia are very easy to care for. They take so long to root though(mine suffered from root rot at the store), I'm so sad.
Thank you for the tips ...I buy one ...kill it with in one or two months ...swear not to buy it again ...but once I see a pot of howarthia I just can not stand my self and buy it immidiatelly with hopes to keep it a live ...
Hope with these tips I will be able to save it and enjoy it's beauty.
Thank you soooooo much.🌻
Just DO NOT overwater, DO use a well drained potting mix DO use a pot with good sized drainage holes. AND preferably a pot that sits up a little so air can get beneath the pot. YOU CAN DO IT.......
@@johnnyAGardening Thanks a lot 🌻
Hello😊 ty for all the useful information. Since i do not have the akadama type material to cover the top of the pots, is it ok to use pumice instead?
And, how about using dolomite partickles (2-3 mm.s) in the potting soil mix instead of using as it as a fertilizer?
Thank you again 🌼 for the enjoyable videos.
The pumice would be a good substitute. The dolomite / maybe just a little, too much could cause problems. I will ask Jame Lucus about that....
Hello from southeastern US! I love your channel! I have had Haworthia limifolia for years. Grows and multiplies like a champ. Only recently have I acquired a cooperi. I love the way the evening sun shines thru the windows! I have mine growing in pure akadama and a terra cotta pot. It seems to dry out really fast and the windows get dull and slightly wrinkled. In pure akadama, would you water more frequently? Mine is only a 2" pot and I water about every five days.
We are just trialling growing these in pure Akadama so no definitive answer yet. The drying rate, and therefore watering also depends on the size of the Akadama. You may need more frequent watering if it is large sized. I would guess that this would be the reason it would dry out very quickly.
Mine is quite small sized. I water when the terra cotta feels warm and dry and the pot is lighter than when freshly watered. Fingers crossed.
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Easy houseplant for beginners would definetly be different types of Ficus as they are almost impossible to kill
Thank you beautiful plant and planter. Would love to know where I can find one.
Depends where you live.... let us know the city.
SO GORGEOUS, HUGE, BEAUTIFUL PLANTS THAT I'VE SEEN BEFORE. COULD YOU GIVE ME ONE OF THEM? HIHIHIHI XD
I have one 🥰 and it qrows so quikly ❤️
Thanks, this is a great plant and find it really easy...
My favourite plants is gymno cactus
Nice video! I just wish you picked out that dry leaf 8:03 , its driving me nuts!
Hahahahaha
Could you please advise. I keep my haworthias in Lechusa Pon, which is basically a mix of perlite, zeolite, pumice. And they seem to dry out very fast. The pot is dry within 3 days, I water them every 3 to 7 days even now in winter, but those leave don’t seem to be able to get enough water and remain very weak and shriveled. Could you please advise what am I doing wrong? Thank yoy
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Where do we find Jamie Kim pots?
What are the $1.20 pots called ? I didn't catch it sorry
Thanks very much for an informative video. I am unable to get Akadama in WA - do you sell and ship it?
Try Bonsai Emporium (Swan Valley) OR Wandering Star Trailers in Welshpool, sounds strange but may be true......
@@johnnyAGardening Thanks a lot - I will give them a try.
Beautiful windows on this cooperi. Does ob1 mean obtusa? Any other varieties than ob1 with great big windows?
Not sure, Maybe it should be "Obi-Wan" as it is a bit mystical. However I will ask a Japanese friend and try to get a proper answer. And yes, more cooperi hybrids with large windows are slowly appearing. Very expensive at present. More info on these to come.
OK So the Japanese call it OB1, HOWEVER it appears that it should really be "Obi-Wan" as in "Obi-Wan-Kenobi", May the Force Be with You.
@@johnnyAGardening good one that! I'll keep my eyes peeled for these guys. Thanks for the information and the chuckle
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Where could I get one of these beautiful plants this size? I have never seen any Haworthia like this!
Where are you located ?
Where you can get decomposed granite in NSW? I have been looking for it so long
Try looking for 'Ki Karma' decomposed granite. Its often in hardware stores like Mitre 10 and even Bunnings....
Hola. Como puedo comprar esos ceramic pots tan hermosos para las haworthias?
Un saludo desde España
Muy difícil ya que se fabrican en Corea del Sur y el fabricante no produce grandes cantidades. Solo los he visto a la venta en mstlcs-succulents.com/products/jamie-kims-handmade-ceramic-pot-no-8
Muchas gracias. Un cordial saludo.
What about the other Haworthia types such as limifolia and retusa? Do they have similar treatments?
Very good point. All similar however not exactly the same as some have different root systems and some from slightly different soil and climate areas. Will try to do a video explaining the differences.
I need help with mine, I bought it as a pup and it hasn’t been very long but I noticed soon after I purchased it, that the plant was reaching and leaning to one side of the pot. It’s got a few smaller older leaves around its base, and the rest of the leaves are longer and sort of stand in the direction that the plant is leaning. I was thinking of reporting it and standing it up right, but I wasn’t sure if it would hurt the plant. I don’t know if this plant typically frowns like that or if it just wasn’t getting enough light(even though it’s a very low light plant). Any advice would be appreciated ☺️
Most likely it is leaning towards the light, and/or not getting enough light.
We suggest giving it a little more light and rotating the pot 45 degrees every day or two. Also make sure you are not overwatering. You could repot, however you would still need to correct the light problem.
Think I better move my Hawarthia Cooperi and alter the way I've been watering it.
Am madly in love Jamie Kim's pots. Started following him on Facebook before I even finished watching this video.
Thank you for your videos x
Ps.... Where can I purchase those water drainage disks please?
Depends where you are, let us know, you can also use wire mesh 'flywire'.
@@johnnyAGardening I'm in Adelaide South Australia. I do have some flywire. I've used shade cloth in the past. I just really like those discs x
@@kerryjean2223 You may be able to get them from www.succulents-australia-sales.com/ Might to email them.
Where can I purchase one of these. Im in Las Vegas NV
I use screen wire from an old window screen. See,s to work well for all my potted plants.
how about the insects?
been searching for a good source for succulent pots. Can you list where one might be able to order internationally, perhaps from usa?
Where are you located ? USA ?
@@johnnyAGardening yes.
Thank you for interpreting. I am in the USA. I would consider ordering from a source outside USA. I also am a small business and could potentially be interested in wholesale.
@@chatryna If you are looking for really nice pots that are suitable for succulents then see Chuck Iker, he makes bonsai pots, however the cascade ones can be used for succulents. www.ikerbonsaipots.com/bonsai-pots-cascade-and-semi-cascade/ As for wholesale, unfortunately most come from Korea and Japan or China. You can usually find these on Amazon and similar services. Back in the USA, California Cactus Centre has a reasonable range. Lots made in Mexico, however we don't have contacts.
@@johnnyAGardening I have been looking quite a while. Thank you for the leads.
Mine has grown in a piramid shape, with each leaf a lot thinner. (not in a small pot). Any reccomendations?
Difficult without seeing the plant. How much light is it getting?
@@johnnyAGardening A lot, it's not stretched out either
@@S7E7V7E7N OK - So Pot Size and Fertiliser?
Where can we get those black Japanese plastic pots in the US?
Was trying to find as well..
Where could I buy one of these plants in south east Brisbane
Most likely not in Brisbane, you can get them by mail oder from Succulents Australia. OR Susans Succulents in Sydney. Both usually very reliable.
Where can I get decomposed granite? Also, can I just use osmocote for fertiliser?
Not sure where you are located for the granite. Yes you could use Osmocote, still just a pinch, although the other two do add a little extra oomph.
@@johnnyAGardening thank you. I'm in South Australia
@@LL-rb8wd OK in South Australia MAYBE BC Sands.
@@johnnyAGardening thank you, I'll try them 🙂👍
Mine become leggy and turn into brownish color. I am growing it indoors. What should I do to save it please?
Leggy usually means not enough light. Brown can mean overwatering OR too much direct sun. SO as you are growing indoors we guess not enough light and too much water. Does this sound right ? Is the soil moist ? Let us know and we will see if we can come up with a solution.
I had placed my Copperi outside in the sunlight for a few months over winter, not knowing I shouldn't. It has lost its bright green colour and is now dull. Will it's green colour return now I have moved it inside? Please, how can I rescue my plant?
Yes, over time it should recover, make sure it is not overwatered and just good filtered light, no direct sun. It may take a while to recover,
@@johnnyAGardening Thank you! I'm still very new to the world of succulents. I have just subscribed to your channel and on a learning binge 🌱
Thanks again
Is this Harworthia frost hardy?
Generally NO. A few can survive light frosts for short periods, however we would avoid all frosts.
Can someone tell me why my lithops have greenish wounds? I got them a month ago and never watered them. They look good and plump but they are getting new scars everyday :(
This could be a number of things. However it depends what you mean by wounds, are they soft and open ?
Otherwise
Maybe a lack of water.
They could be splitting.
It could be rot, however unlikely as you have not watered them.
So, check the soil for moisture, if its really really dry, water them a little. If that not it its hard to tell without a photo...
johnny A Thank you for responding. I know it is hard to tell without seeing a picture, but I think the issue might be sunburn, because they started with white hard scars at the top and some have soft green wounds at the bottom. I tried giving them water (the bigger ones look a lot better) and checking the roots (most have compact healthy fuzzy roots). Except from one that I think had too much sunburn for his young age and is slowly rotting.
@@Katherine_xs I think you might have it. When they go from controlled light as in a nursery, to full sun they can suffer. They need a gradual introduction to sun, like many plants.