15 Things Plants Hate and Wish You'd Stop Doing
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Great video Richard! About your Fungus Gnats situation:
Compost will indeed increase the problem of fungus gnats due to how wet it gets/stays. While our soil does not solve it, it does help in keeping their numbers down as the mixes will retain less water than compost & keep on to just enough water for the specific species (so i.e. more retention in Alocasia mix than Cacti mix).|
There is also another reason SYBASoil helps (which might have been the case in your situation): Our worm castings (sometimes, not consistently) contain predatory mites which attack the Gnats. They often die during transport and we cannot really guarantee a healthy arrival right now. But something fun to consider if we do get to a point where we can consistently keep them alive in the bag. We are going to be working with Wageningen University to increase their lifespan in the bag and increase the effect next year!
Sybren from Sybotanica 🌿🍃🌱
Yo the shameless self plugs is such a hilarious move, and the way you plug your links is also super smart because if it doesn't feel like an ad I'll probably want to buy whatever you're selling more. Finally about to commit to a moisture meter c;
The moisture meter is a game changer.
Pop some Carlong black label on there with em 😮
my plats can talk is this rale
A 1:4 of Hydrogen perox (3%) & water will do wonders... but won't kill the adults from laying new eggs, so that nifty yellow sticky trap @SheffieldMadePlants showed, along with saturating the soil (not the greens) with hydroPerox/Water solution targets larvae in the soil - shouldn't be used frequently as it can kill off the good microbes if used too often... sterilizes everything (not good for plant) - but very good periodically to oxygenate & rid the soil of fungus.
A warning for anyone outside of the UK… When he says “compost” just be aware that he’s not talking about actual compost. Brits call potting soil “compost” for some reason. I would hate for anyone to ruin their houseplants by trying to use compost!
Thank you for clarifying that. I was thinking about how disgusting that must be to dig around in. LoL
Thank you. I’m French, now I’m aware compost is not compost 😅
@@sandreneehow is compost disgusting? Soil aint much different
A lot of potting soil usually is a compost mix, so it's not for no reason, but the distinction is still important.
as northern european, i have noticed all plant sellers even here calling it compost and not a plant soil. i was freaking out in the beginning before i read the label
Videos are getting funnier and funnier - love seeing your personality coming out more! Plant tips are great too, as always 😅
Yay! Thank you!
I concur! ☺️
Awesome video 😊 my husband saw your video on making your own soil.... And then proceeded to make it himself instead of spending $$$ on fancy dirt.
New plant parent, loving it. ❤
That is awesome!
I had a spider plant that needed transplanting and when I pulled it out of the small pot in the bottom of it was all root so I cut a bunch of it off just like in the other video. I did that yesterday so we’ll see what happens.
Like some of the routes were so thick they look like small wax beans. And this was in like a 6 inch pot so I’m glad I guess I got to it as fast as I could.
It’ll love it for sure
I’ve started to switch to more soilless medias like aroid mixes to avoid gnats. I just try to give the plants the best conditions I can and I fertilize with a liquid fish fertilizer during watering . Yup I’ve also been doing lots of leca and pon. Pon for the smaller rooted plants and leca for monstera. I just transitioned a bushy monstera plant into leca and some leaves turned yellow but it’s pushing lots of new leaves and I have it more light. It’s really humid in southeast America so it loves it and I give it rainwater in the bottom and leave it.
Very nice setup 👌
You're getting funnier every video, it's a delight to watch :D
Awesome thank you
You’re so funny! I love the new vibe of your videos - what a breath of fresh air!
Thank you so much
As a person who never had house plants before a few days ago... I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You have earned a sub.
Awesome! Thank you!
Really love the video your tips are priceless I now have a moisture metre and would not be without it. I also have a magnifier you suggested in another video it’s amazing what you find on your plants and in the compost I have saved quite a few plants using this and that includes garden plants. Thank you
Wonderful!
HOWDY! I use pebbles in my saucers religiously. I water as you have taught me to, but never with tap water because we have very, very, very hard water. The saucers pebbles are for humidity. But, I do not live in Jolly Old England, I live in the Mojave Desert in the Southwest U.S. When it rains twice a year, I put all my plants outside to get a wash and a flush. They love it! Question - Doesn't your tap water have chlorine in it? Your plants attest to your care, but if I must use tap water, I let it sit for at least three hours for the chlorine to evaporate. Happy Trails!
My water is pretty good but does have chlorine. I dechlorinate and it makes all the difference
Fungus gnats are a nightmare. I’ve started sterilising any compost I intend to use inside the house by baking it at a low temperature in the oven until it gets to about 80 degrees, which seems to be hot enough to kill off the larvae. Since starting to do this I’ve not had any gnats. Apart from ones brought in on shop bought plants. Can never avoid them entirely!
Thanks for the tip
I have started using bottom watering and the cutting method when re-pot my plants at least for the little bigger ones. And it has been working great no plant has died from getting their root cut and I save a ton of space to not needing to get a larger pot every time. Although first time cutting the roots was a little bit scary and nerve wrecking.
Also the bottom watering is great because then you know the soil really gets the water. I usually bottom water and leave it for the next day and pour out the left over water and also I think it looks a little nicer when the top soil isn't wet and soggy. Thanks for these tips!😀
Awesome glad you’re finding success with them
Try the Pon out 😊. I have everything in pon and the plants seem to like it. I use both terracotta and self watering pots dependent on whether plants are thirsty ones or not. Hoyas are in terracotta (I have around 50) and the rest philodendrons, monstera, peace lilies etc are in self watering pots. Enjoyed the video, your editing is top notch!
Thank you 😊
What is Pon? I'm in US and have never heard of this. Leca yes, Pon no. 🤔
I clean all my plants each week with a soft (fuzzyish) cloth and a soft makeup brush set. The brush set us amazing for furry leaves as well as getting into rosette type plants. My question is this- Can all plants (other than furry leaved) be done in the shower?
Yep
I'm growing plants in fish tanks hydroponically. Your semi hydro might make a good substrate
Hilarious,yet very educational! Please keep posting as I am actually maintaining healthy plants from your advice!
Thank you 😊 will do
Best video so far. Hilarious and very informative way. You are such a genuine guy! I have a husband with nothing growing on his head too,no remedy for that,oh well at least my plants are growing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻
Wow, thank you!
That scrolling for a new car killed me. Thanks for the knowledge and chuckle.
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching
The humourous style really suits you, it keeps me coning back for more, Well done and Thanks. I did cut the roots of 2 peace lilies after watching the video on that topic, and they are doing great! Thinking about it logically, it makes sense as the root is just looking for water, a long root is just wasted space. Dunno why I didnt think of it before.
Great stuff 👍
I Love your video. It's very funny and very knowledgable at the same time😂😂 Thank u ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video :D but I can't help not to touch my plants, they are growing so beautifully. Next on my shopping list is Calathea rufibarba because of one fluffy side of the leaves :D (and yes, I realize that Calatheas are fussy and I should not be touching them in any way or they'll get mad at me xD)
They’ll talk about you behind your back 😂
😂This could be the best succulent video I have ever watch. Love it. Very funny and educational. Keep this up👍👍
Wow, thanks
I farm mealworms and Always add their droppings to my soil mixes, plants seem to enjoy that. Only downside tho is that I don't know what kind of ratio these are
Worm casting are great!
I am so glad I found your channel. You have given me so much great info. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
You want to make a small hydrophonic/aquaphonic system? To use the clayballs/semi-hydro stones. Just get a small aquarium and make your plants the 'bio filter'. It's indoor friendly and you never have to buy plant nutrition.
Thanks for the tip
Waking up to a new video from my favorite plant tuber? Yes please! 🙏🏻
Thank you 😊
Great wit giving your plants personality and attitude. Very entertaining!
Thank you very much!
The argument between you and picking up the trash from the plant! Do the new branches on a ficus grow anywhere on the stem? All our windows upstairs have a radiator underneath...guess where all my plants are! I've seen some use a microfibre glove to clean their plants off.
Normally near the cut but it can happen anywhere.
The radiator and the window fact is funny... all my plants are there and I got them during summer so no radiators on. Where am i suppose to put them now with the winter coming? The kitchen window sill does not have a heater underneath but it tends to be smoky there. Where can I get light?
Any fireplace mantels or anything?
If you're going to try the LECA or Simi-hydro, use clear glass vases with no drainage. Number one, it's pretty! Number 2, you're able to see the roots. Number 3, uou're able to see exactly when that plant needs water. There's no guessing and pulling the interior pot out of the exterior pot to check the water level.
Thanks for the tip
@SheffieldMadePlants I've tried to inner and outer pots and recently tried the decorative glass vases and I like it much better! Much easier to see when to water and to not put too much or too little water in the bottom. I just traded some of the first plants that I bought, just to have plants, for some decorative vases. I absolutely love them! They look so modern and elegant. The older vases, look elevated with the LECA and plants.
Your humor is growing on me
Love your videos. They are, as others have said, getting more and more entertaining. 😊
Thank you 😊
@@SheffieldMadePlants I risked everything today and chopped the top off my eifell tower rubber plant. Plenty to try and grow from cuttings!
@@ghengis430 it’ll be grand 👍
So funny .
love your sarcasm😂😂😂
I tried the bottom water for my rubber plant..so far, so good!
That's great!
I've worked in wholesale greenhouses (even the boss's wife wasn't allowed in). I have plants that are 35-40 years old. I water mostly from the top. If that's so bad, why have my plants lived this long?
I even gave succulents in containers with no drainage and they're thriving, too.
Great
Thank you for your plant caring loving humor 🌻🌹🦋🌻🌹🦋🌻🌹🦋
Thanks for watching 😁
You are the king of planty TH-cam comedy. 😂 Skillz! Well done you.
Appreciate that!
My coworker said her leaves are getting crispy without getting brown (I haven't seen them) any guesses on what this might be from? She thinks it's from low humidity. She seems confident that it's a different phenomenon than over or under watering.
Hard to say. Could be lots of things. Pests disease watering sun 🤷🏻♂️
Dead leaves and the dirty ground 🤣❤️🤣❤️💥🤣💥❤️❤️❤️🤣
Love it
😁
Loved this video. You looked like you were having a blast!
I was 😂
Hello! I Heard that you can simulate rainstorms and other kind of weather phenomenon for your plants to make them stronger so that they wont break apart so easily when touching. Though I would not dare do that with succulents. What do you think about this?
How do you do that?
This is the most hilarious so far. Carry on man, you're top bloke!
Cheer dude 😁
Ugh, I watched your video a week ago showing you making the compost and perlite mix so I went out and bought a huge bag of each. I have to use it up before I try something different 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Compost can perlite can be used. The one I buy seems to be a magnet for gnats 🤷🏻♂️
@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you for the reply.
Record them overnight? Like Battle of the Smithsonian movies 😂
🤣
Ohhh, Richard, I love this video! Is this a new format for you, putting in lots of great humor? I knew you had a great funny bone, but this is awesome! Keep doing it. I haven't been watching videos lately, been under the weather so if I'm late to the party, sorry. Love it!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Succulents don't like our fingers" all up in their grill " 😅😂
😁
Favorite video yet! 🎉
Yay! Thank you!
Again: Thanks for a great video.
I wonder if you could tell me/everyone why I always fail to keep a corkscrew rush alive ... only one week after it moves into my home it starts getting light brown leaves ... i water it regularly from the bottom after finding the pot not heavy enough ... The actual one is standing about 1 m from the window at a height of 1,45 m.... I like the plant a lot but I'm afraid to loose it soon-
can you help? Best and hopeful wishes, Fee
(sorry for my poor English)
Sorry I’ve not had that plant before. How are the roots? Is it getting too much light?
Thank you
You bet!
Can't some leafs on the "ground" work as an insulator? Too much is too much sure, but for some plants maybe it prevents over evaporation?
You’re better off top dressing with something that won’t promote fungus
Sounds fair, thank you :) @@SheffieldMadePlants
Thank you for your great tips!
You bet!
How do you pour so much water and not get root rot? Almost every plant I poured so much water in with a store pre-mix had root rot and had to get rid of it.
My second question how come garden soil has no perlite but plants do not get root rot?
The excess drains out so no rot. You should water deeply and then let it dry out. In a garden bed? Not confined to a pot I guess
Dr Sheffield. I bought two plants the skinny snake plant and I think it is an jade plant. They are both stuffed in the pot. How long do I wait to separate and repot. Can you please help me. Mj from the US
Why not now?
Ok ty
Yay! Sheffield in the morning!
😁
How long do you quarantine new plants?
A couple of weeks
make a video about fungus gnats and how to get rid of them permanent for ever , couse i have a infection right now of them :( thanks in advance
I’m working on that
I got a few new houseplants recently as a gift and been watching a ton of your videos. Bottom watering as you suggest, using a moisture meter. However, for several plants, the soil seems to stay moist and not dry out a all -- i.e. I watered them 4 weeks ago and the soil is still moist. I'm wondering if it's a problem I need to resolve and if so, how. Or should I just be patient and wait?
Plants in question: Rubber plant, Philodendron, ZZ plant.
Might be the wrong soil mix that is staying wet for too long
Does that mean I should repot them already, even though they're fresh from the store?@@SheffieldMadePlants
@rvantong I've found that most of the plants I've bought at the store (the only place I buy from) are planted in what looks like peat moss. Whatever it is, it really holds onto the water!
I now take the plants out of the pots and either put them in a container of water to develop water roots, or I put them directly into leca, depending on the plant type. No more soil for me!
@@rvantong i'd check it out and see what the deal is. If it seems really heavy and dense then consider changing it to something lighter with perlite etc
Have you done a topic of ph levels? If yes where can I find
The Hidden Problem Wrecking Your Plants
th-cam.com/video/X-fdZzgUyq4/w-d-xo.html
This video is like alcohol and drug intervention. Breaking stubbornness!
😂
Very funny video ❤
Good to hear the monstera won. I hope you've stopped torturing your monstera, and now you're letting it grow its "unsightly aerial roots." You can't expect a plant that has been adapting and perfecting its game for millenia to grow upto 30 feet in the jungle to behave like a lady in your sitting room.
Monstera need their aerial roots to climb. They use them to hug entire tree tunks before going down into the ground, so the stem doesn't snap by the weight of its huge leaves.
If you want huge leves, make sure those aerial roots attach to a pole at least 3x thicker than the stem, and go down into the pot.
Thanks! I keep most of them and direct them into the soil. Only if they're growing in a weird way do i cut them off
@@SheffieldMadePlants I really did get a laugh! Excellent video.
I just use coco coir nothing else
Maiden hair ferns hate our oil off our fingers 🫶🫶
Good to know 👍
awesome content, new subbie here!
Thanks for subbing!
You're really coming into a new form with your channel. Your character is shining, smiled and laughed throughout a video about plants. Botany doesnt need to be drab. Great work!
Wow, thank you!
I wholeheartedly second this ✨💯 the videos was informative as usual and a total joy to watch!
@@jerichozrose3 Thank you 😊
My sentiments exactly! I had a few good chuckles. 😂
Totally agree! This has quickly become one of my favourite channels!
For my fellow Americans: when Brits say "compost," they mean potting mix, not the rich stuff that from composting plant material.
When you said "Sheffield Junior" I was like "it's really weird you named a worm that ate your plant" then I remembered the kid 😂
I should name all the pests haha
I love that you don’t do a 20 minute preview on
the title before you get to the point! So informative
sprinkled with wonderful witty humor!
Glad you liked it!!
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Dude! It’s like you just had Whoopi for the first time ever!! You really embraced yourself, as well as, your collection in this video! The common theme of plant care and lifestyle left me feeling empowered and inspired to help out my own little plant community in my home! Love it, you absolutely aced this video, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your experience and your insights into the world of plants!!
I love your sense of humour.Makes me smile every time.❤
I appreciate that!
I discovered your channel a couple of months back, but I can definitely already see that your video style is evolving in the best of ways! The goofy bits bring me so much joy and I love how you explain/simplify the “why” behind the plant care tips you offer. Super duper glad I found your channel!! 🪴💛
Thank you so much!!
I've having a hard time watching it because I can't stop laughing!! 😂 Always great info and love the content Richard 😎
Legend!
The biggest parasite for my plants are my cats
"Water like a little fairy."🤣
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You can microwave your soil to remove gnats, bacteria etc. Before planting please. :)
Good tip!
Soaking in hydrogen peroxide mix does the same too!
@@pinkyssj4 i never got much luck with that for some reason
Yes, like so many others, I came here for the plants and stayed for the laughs. I learn a lot and just thoroughly enjoy your content,humour and delivery, great videos, thank you! Have purchased the same moisture meter and Stresscoat on the strength of your advice, happy with both moves. 😎
Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁
I started watching your channel a few months ago looking for tips for my plants and they were really helpful but now i feel like your videos are getting so much more entertaining and funnier while containing the helpful information, I'm so here for it!
I'm so glad!
Wait was the problem with your own mix? I’m late on the train here🙈 why did it attract flies and the ready mixed doesn’t?
I think compost is very active and has fungal matter which the gnats love
@@SheffieldMadePlants ah! Got it🤓
Gnats is such a funny sounding word, for something so bothersome😂
Loved the dark humour.
Thanks for the video.
I wonder why dont you grow herbs like Lemon Balm, Bee Balm, or others that would give your house an awesome fragrance?
Thanks, again.
Thanks! Not really considered it but might do now
Great tips. Can’t wait to see semi hydro videos. I’m moving from soil to Pon. Biggest issue is don’t add a reservoir right away. I usually go 3-4 weeks top watering to help rinse dust before adding a reservoir. The one time I didn’t my black velvet got root rot.
Thanks for the tip 👍
As if by some DNA programming, I have reached my late 50s and have fallen head over heels with plants and my garden. This channel is brilliant and going to be a great aid for my educational advancement.
😂 I've reached 35 and have fallen head over heels with plants too.
I'm 46 and same 😍🪴❤️🌿
Yeeey the voice of the plants!🤩🤓🤓🤓🪴🪴🪴
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Ah, the British humour! Brilliant! New subscriber here!❤
Welcome aboard!
I LOVE LECA for houseplants. No gnats, no risk of overwatering. I use it for my cuttings, but I've also cleaned soil from small houseplants and transplanted them into LECA. Keep the water level below the top layer of LECA and no mosquitoes either. I have a whole windowsill garden with LECA in containers I made from plastic milk containers.
Is it a lot of upkeep though?
@@SheffieldMadePlantsNope. Even in my dry climate, it's no more maintenance than my potted houseplants. Water and fertilize the same was the rest of my plants, and trim/thin as needed as with potted plants. Since I use opaque-sided containers, I don't even have to deal with algae growth in the water column or on the LECA that's often a problem in transparent/translucent containers/vases.
I keep skewers of 3 sizes in empty vases handy and use them to steer my plants into a nice, centered, vertical direction when they are prone to leaning.. I don’t tie anything up or stab into the roots aggressively.. I just use them to lean my plants more upright and adjust every so often as I rotate my plants and they’re looking lovely!
Like it!
I do this too.
I stopped using clay pots years ago. I live in the desert of southern Arizona, USA, and those clay pots result in houseplants drying out WAY too fast. Makes even easy care plants very high maintenance.
Wow I bet!
I love your fun plant videos. 🪴❤️
Thank you 😊
Thank you for this post. You make learning to look after my houseplants such fun with your humorous videos 😊
So nice of you
Looks like chat gpt is helping with the scripts.😅
This new way of explaining the videos is catchy and hilarious.
I was really wondering if you were about to eat that spoonful 😂😂😂😂😂..
Good enough to eat 😂
I have an ongoing gnat problem and I had been wondering whether the compost was causing the issue. I’ve tried adding cinnamon which improved things on my Alocasia Zebrina, Will see how the sticky traps fair over the coming weeks.
Try nematodes if you can. Working for me
This video is a shining star, thank you so much. I always knew my plants talked to each other about me, and you confirmed it!!! LOL. I don't have any of the problems you highlighted, but it was good information to ward ithem off from happening. Also, seeing your vast variety of plants helps with my plant shopping for new additions (have to put self-control in overdrive for that one.) I can't thank you enough - you are the best!
Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁
I've probably done every wrong thing on the list! 😬
They’ll forgive you 😅
Always wet the soil in a microwave safe container and nuke for 90 seconds to kill any fungus gnat eggs before using
Thanks for the tip
The next time I feel touchy with my tomato plant, I'll ask myself if I'd appreciate it if it did that to me while I'm minding my own business. Negotiation is an important part of any relationship
So true 😂
Oddly, I have never even thought about root pruning my houseplants. I root prune my potted outdoor fruit trees all the time to keep them small for their pots. Duh. No clue why I didn't think to do this indoors. 🤦♀️
My mom polishes her house plant leaves with egg whites😳Blew my mind when I learned she did so. It shines them right up and seems to help with dust sliding right off. Sure it is not ideal for all plants but maybe worth a try with some. PS.she is not a master gardener 😊
I'd be worried about blocking the pores in the leaves
Oh no, you DEFINITELY shouldn’t be getting your information from “5-Minute Crafts!”
Loved the white stripes joke 😂❤
Great stuff 👍
@@SheffieldMadePlants Just like your vids; overall great taste 🫶
I really like LECA, it’s so low maintenance. But I will say that’s it’s not all the same quality!! I bought some at my local nursery that caused this white mold & almost killed my plants but the stuff I bought on Amazon was great!! I actually think PON is even easier because it can have nutrients right in it & it’s not as prone to rot if you miss removing some of the soil from the roots. I used to buy it on Etsy & use self-watering pots. I’ve never had fungus gnat problems with LECA or PON either.
As usual, love the content you’re putting out :) keep it up - I’ll echo eve everyone by saying I love your personality as much as your knowledge!
Could you please do a video about alocasias one day (or someone pls direct me to it if I missed it lol) because regardless of how well I care for my plants, those ones ALWAYS give up on me 💀
Thank you very much. There is an Alocasia video you can search for on the channel
Love this new form of videos. It's really entertaining and informative all at the same time!
Glad to hear it!