Even a week the plant is still acclimating. I completely agree you cannot send plants that have just been imported or mailed but I would even say months. It’s not something you can make quick money but you will make money and people will get the plants so it works out for everyone to wait.
Glad you were able to save it! This video was very helpful and encouraging. It just goes to show that plants really want to live and thrive; good job on nursing it back to health!
Good video. I enjoy most the more practical ones you do on treatment and care for ailing and other plants. I’d be interested to see your greenhouse setup as much as whatever’s inside it. Keep up the good work.
Glad you managed to save it :) Wet and cold is definitely the worst combination for any plant I guess, they generally will resist better to cold if they are dry. Oh and I completely agree with what you said concerning some sellers that sell the plants as soon as they import them, I think it's not very responsible, especially if the prices are high
Wow James what a story I felt thrilled all the time it has been like being on an ambulance the way you described your way home with the drenched plant on that cold day. So happy to realize your love saved the plant
The Melano I bought was in bad condition. The lady who sold it to me sent a pic that was a few weeks old. When I got it it was damaged. I felt pretty scammed. I’m trying to nurse it to health though. Wish people didn’t do that. Especially a plant that expensive.
Get some long nose Aquascaping tweezers for those Crystallinums if you haven't repotted them already, will make life much easier!! Trust me i've been there in that situation trying to get stuff out of jars that have grown to big 😅
@@JamesArmstrongPlants they have long, narrow tongs at pet stores for feeding reptiles. Perhaps that would help? Hopefully you are able to get the rest out intact! 😁
@@JamesArmstrongPlants maybe you can just brake the jar :) I am curious were these grown from seeds? Would love to observe their growth from seeds if I have the opportunity to do so one day :)
Chopsticks are a great idea. They also make long tweezers that are great for getting little plants out of there. Serpa design on TH-cam uses them often. 😁
I believe I spot a warscewiczii there in the background? I would love hear you talking a bit about your experience with it, both difficulties you may have had with it and if you've managed any success with it! Ooooh and also, it would be super interesting to have some sort of comparison on the type of velvety texture on different plants! e.g. the texture of the warscewiczii is so much more silky to the touch than ph. micans is, and I would like to know for example how the warocqueanum or melanochrysum compares with these! :D
I noticed you kept the philodendron in the bag with the leaf sticking out. Do you use this method for the plant to adjust gradually to house conditions while the bottom part is still in a high-moisture environment? Did you find it easier to repot a cutting this way?
I do that if the plant is larger because having a larger leaf emerging inside the bag and pressing against the wet sides sometimes promotes a bit of rot which I want to avoid. Also you're totally right it's a good way to make sure the plant is well adapted to my indoor space! Thanks for commenting!! 🌱🌱
my philodendron luxurians is dying.. the two leaves are yellowing and sad… i took it out of the potting mix… wash and put in water… im not sure it will work.. i dont know what to do… 😭
That’s probably going to be the way I go! I tried to take them out with chopsticks and broke one so I’m leaving them alone 😂 but yea I’ll probably have to break the jar at some point 😬🌱
I have had a melano cutting for a month now but it has really grown a lot of roots and its so easy. I just keep it in 70% humidity and i keep the spaghnum moss slightly moist. Thats it. It has startred to grow small roots from the bigger roots so i am really pleased with that
James, this plant was obviously over your head, and I would never point that out unless you tried to blame the plant sellers. That was not cool! You were wrong on that. Yeah shipping is tough on them, but responsibility for the type of decline you described rests all with the end grower. You were really slow to start the full rescue, among other errors. If you were expecting huge healthy root systems, a plant acclimated to low humidity, and one grown until established in your northern home country, well that's just not the way it works in the real world. Please no more failure videos blaming others for your inexperience!
Hi there - I noticed and acted upon the issues immediately, as said in the video. I think It absolutley is the seller's responsibility to make sure the plants they are selling are in good shape, and that particularly with mature specimens they are acclimated appropriately. The other people I know who bought a similar plant from the same seller have all also lost their plants so this wasn't an experience limited to myself. That said this is not about this seller it was about how I looked after a plant that was in poor shape when I received it which is something that happens to many people. I appreciate your opinion and certainly I had and still have a lot to learn about plants - but I have received and cared for hundreds of plants at this point and I have lost very few, so my understanding is fine. I also did not mention the seller by name so this wasn't targeted at anyone in particular - I said that i totally understand that it happens sometimes but that I think giving plants the time to acclimate (a bare minimum of no root root before passing the plant on is enough) after import IS the seller's responsibility. It almost feels like you didn't watch the video - thanks for your input but I think you missed the point. Have a good day!
@@JamesArmstrongPlants You, sir, are a class act. This comment was so mean, and just as you said in your response, it really seems like they didn’t even bother to watch the video! I am not at all surprised at the grace with which you handled this ridiculous comment, but it makes me feel honored to follow your channel. I think that kindness is a virtue that so many people nowadays lack, but when we are unfortunate enough to encounter this kind of lack of basic human decency, the way we choose to respond is so important. You have been one of my favorite plant TH-cam channels from the first video of yours I stumbled across, and this just reminds me why I enjoy your content so much. You have beautiful plants, you are a wealth of helpful information and you are a lovely human being.
I agree with you on sending people decent plants so they have chance to survive when arrive and these exotic plants are not cheap.
🙌🌱agreed!
Even a week the plant is still acclimating. I completely agree you cannot send plants that have just been imported or mailed but I would even say months. It’s not something you can make quick money but you will make money and people will get the plants so it works out for everyone to wait.
Omg stunning dried leaves, I’d frame them!
Glad you were able to save it! This video was very helpful and encouraging. It just goes to show that plants really want to live and thrive; good job on nursing it back to health!
They do! Just a matter of giving them what they need and getting out of the way! 🌱🌱🌱
Good video. I enjoy most the more practical ones you do on treatment and care for ailing and other plants. I’d be interested to see your greenhouse setup as much as whatever’s inside it. Keep up the good work.
Have you thought about framing those leaves? They’re gorgeous.
Glad you managed to save it :)
Wet and cold is definitely the worst combination for any plant I guess, they generally will resist better to cold if they are dry.
Oh and I completely agree with what you said concerning some sellers that sell the plants as soon as they import them, I think it's not very responsible, especially if the prices are high
Absolutely! Deadly combination there 😬 but it’s doing ok thankfully! 🙌🌱
Wow James what a story I felt thrilled all the time it has been like being on an ambulance the way you described your way home with the drenched plant on that cold day. So happy to realize your love saved the plant
OMG I love the diff space, so glad you got progress with that Melano!!! :)
The Melano I bought was in bad condition. The lady who sold it to me sent a pic that was a few weeks old. When I got it it was damaged. I felt pretty scammed. I’m trying to nurse it to health though. Wish people didn’t do that. Especially a plant that expensive.
As always a really inspiring rescue story James!
Haha thank you! 🌱🌱
that albo is a monster !!!!!!!!! pls pls tour everything
Greenhouse tour James!!! 🌱🙌🏼🌱🙌🏼
Awwwwwwe! The crystallinum in the jar are so cute!
Such beauty! And damn how lucky your partner shares / tolerates your plant passion! My husband despairs...
It’s definitely a ‘tolerates’ situation 😂 but he’s good about it! 🌱
James!!!! That Albo!!!! *Wipes drool from chin*
Just got the time to watch your video again, love to watch your videos👍
Hello Sir done watching, Thank u for sharing your plants.
Get some long nose Aquascaping tweezers for those Crystallinums if you haven't repotted them already, will make life much easier!! Trust me i've been there in that situation trying to get stuff out of jars that have grown to big 😅
Ohhh good idea - I need to get some anyway, so now is the time!! 🙌
Just found your channel and I love it!! ☺️ your collection is amazing
Yaaaay! Thank you for watching that means a lot! 🙌🌱🌱
Omg. That crystalinum jar is pure, unadulterated magic. 😍
Maybe some little tongs would help extract them??
Haha I tried and broke one so I’ve stopped until I have the right tools 😱😬 deffo not a smart container choice by me but it is nice to look at!! 😂😍
@@JamesArmstrongPlants they have long, narrow tongs at pet stores for feeding reptiles. Perhaps that would help?
Hopefully you are able to get the rest out intact! 😁
@@JamesArmstrongPlants maybe you can just brake the jar :) I am curious were these grown from seeds? Would love to observe their growth from seeds if I have the opportunity to do so one day :)
I agree...brake the jar and don't risk it 👍👍👍
I need an update! What does this plant look like now?
Chopsticks are a great idea. They also make long tweezers that are great for getting little plants out of there. Serpa design on TH-cam uses them often. 😁
I believe I spot a warscewiczii there in the background? I would love hear you talking a bit about your experience with it, both difficulties you may have had with it and if you've managed any success with it! Ooooh and also, it would be super interesting to have some sort of comparison on the type of velvety texture on different plants! e.g. the texture of the warscewiczii is so much more silky to the touch than ph. micans is, and I would like to know for example how the warocqueanum or melanochrysum compares with these! :D
Thanks and that’s a good idea! I’ll have a think about it 🙌🌱
I started doing the drop of fertilizer when I propagate aswell :) Great idea!
Even though you're not a fan of Syngoniums, you have to check out the Syngonium Pink Thai Splash... Absolutely STUNNING!
I wish all other TH-camRS discover you soon !!!!!!! The knowledge Your sharing with us is OUTSTANDING...check out the syngonium red spot tricolor...😱
Aw that’s super sweet! The red spot is beaaautiful! Haven’t got one yet but I definitely have my eye on one 👀 😍🌱
Holy shit!! that monstera is soooo biggggg!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH
Ahhhhhhhh!! 😂😂🌱
Am I the only one just looking at the bulging biceps and the pumping veins?
Get ALLLL syngoniums!!! They are my fave especially basic white butterfly
Greenhouse tour pls 😉
I love Melanochrysum thats my wish list
What a good looking man... x_X
How do you get the large leaves without a long vine?
Hey did you grow the crystallinums in your jar from seeds?
I noticed you kept the philodendron in the bag with the leaf sticking out. Do you use this method for the plant to adjust gradually to house conditions while the bottom part is still in a high-moisture environment? Did you find it easier to repot a cutting this way?
I do that if the plant is larger because having a larger leaf emerging inside the bag and pressing against the wet sides sometimes promotes a bit of rot which I want to avoid. Also you're totally right it's a good way to make sure the plant is well adapted to my indoor space! Thanks for commenting!! 🌱🌱
Love love love
Hi! Does it take long for the melano to unfurl?
Where did u get the seeds? Im super interested in trying to germinate some myself
Got them from a friend! I sometimes see them available online tho so keep your eyes peeled!! 👀🌱
Can I just say, you have one of the most perfect nose out there! Hope you make more vlogs pls
Hi. What medium did you use to revive your melano?
OMG If I had a melano that big and that happens to me I would die. I hope it gives you leaves of the same level as the dead ones.
I don’t think they’ll be as big to begin with but hopefully with some time!! It was pretty heartbreaking 😬😂🌱
Hi I have a philodendron melanchrysum seedling so its very young but wondering what kinda care to get the leaves to grow big?
Light, support, fertiliser, good water supply and time!! Good luck 🙌🌱
my philodendron luxurians is dying.. the two leaves are yellowing and sad… i took it out of the potting mix… wash and put in water… im not sure it will work.. i dont know what to do… 😭
Hi James! Can you make a video about pollination? Pleeeeeease ☺️
I’ll look into it for you! 🌱 🐝
beautiful
Thank you! 😊
Any tips if you have black roots 😱
You should frame the melano leaves!
Good idea!! 😍
Maybe you already got the plants out of the jar, but if not, you could brake it if nothing else works
That’s probably going to be the way I go! I tried to take them out with chopsticks and broke one so I’m leaving them alone 😂 but yea I’ll probably have to break the jar at some point 😬🌱
I just ordered a Melanochrysum an your terrifying me!!! I thought because they are philodendrons it would be easy. 😕 Not so sure now. Lol
I have had a melano cutting for a month now but it has really grown a lot of roots and its so easy. I just keep it in 70% humidity and i keep the spaghnum moss slightly moist. Thats it. It has startred to grow small roots from the bigger roots so i am really pleased with that
next time try a wide mouth jar!
Haha I’ve learned that lesson 😂🙌
Updates please! :D
new subscriber :)
Welcome!!
Break the silly jar !
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Would absolutely love a cutting of that variated cheese plant of possible?
James, this plant was obviously over your head, and I would never point that out unless you tried to blame the plant sellers. That was not cool! You were wrong on that. Yeah shipping is tough on them, but responsibility for the type of decline you described rests all with the end grower. You were really slow to start the full rescue, among other errors. If you were expecting huge healthy root systems, a plant acclimated to low humidity, and one grown until established in your northern home country, well that's just not the way it works in the real world. Please no more failure videos blaming others for your inexperience!
Hi there - I noticed and acted upon the issues immediately, as said in the video. I think It absolutley is the seller's responsibility to make sure the plants they are selling are in good shape, and that particularly with mature specimens they are acclimated appropriately. The other people I know who bought a similar plant from the same seller have all also lost their plants so this wasn't an experience limited to myself. That said this is not about this seller it was about how I looked after a plant that was in poor shape when I received it which is something that happens to many people.
I appreciate your opinion and certainly I had and still have a lot to learn about plants - but I have received and cared for hundreds of plants at this point and I have lost very few, so my understanding is fine.
I also did not mention the seller by name so this wasn't targeted at anyone in particular - I said that i totally understand that it happens sometimes but that I think giving plants the time to acclimate (a bare minimum of no root root before passing the plant on is enough) after import IS the seller's responsibility. It almost feels like you didn't watch the video - thanks for your input but I think you missed the point. Have a good day!
@@JamesArmstrongPlants You, sir, are a class act. This comment was so mean, and just as you said in your response, it really seems like they didn’t even bother to watch the video! I am not at all surprised at the grace with which you handled this ridiculous comment, but it makes me feel honored to follow your channel. I think that kindness is a virtue that so many people nowadays lack, but when we are unfortunate enough to encounter this kind of lack of basic human decency, the way we choose to respond is so important. You have been one of my favorite plant TH-cam channels from the first video of yours I stumbled across, and this just reminds me why I enjoy your content so much. You have beautiful plants, you are a wealth of helpful information and you are a lovely human being.