This video comes at the perfect time. This is my first winter since I "caught the bug" and need all the tips I can get. I will be getting a humidifier as I am always cold and keep the heater on almost permanently 😅
I just moved from New Orleans to Tennessee so this is super helpful!! I’m a green thumb no matter what time of year. Your plants 🪴 are beautiful and I also have 5 😻😻😻😻😻!
This is overall a well-informed educational video for amateur hobbyists. 😸 However there is one exception to your narrative. While using a heat mat to prevent dormancy or force plants out of dormancy might be exciting and satisfying for you in the short term, I caution against doing this. Plants evolved in their natural habitats over millions of years to live in specific environments under specific conditions. When they are grown inside, it is in their best interests to provide for their needs and replicate their natural growth cycles. Stephanias and other caudiciforms are perfect (& often very expensive) examples. Forcing them to grow when they need to rest is unhealthy for them and may eventually be deadly. It’s similar to you working without sleep for days at a time: it is physically possible, but leads to undesirable and harmful side effects. Thanks for a pleasant diversion in your beautiful home. ❤️😺✌️
Yes that makes sense. I've only done it to my stephania erecta because i got it during the winter and I wanted to make sure it was alive. I am very curious to see how it does this winter now that its sprouted and not on my heat mat! thanks for your input.
It doesn’t get super cold in SF, not like NYC. But it does get damp, and there is not much sun really. Though our summer weather isn’t great either haha. I don’t really do anything special to prepare for Fall/Winter months except that I try to water less, and make sure plants are by a drafty window. Good tips! I have to remember not to repot till next year.
Oh man! it's definitely a journey! Hope it will be better for you next summer. I lost a few plants when i moved into this house which has more light than my old one.
I love the shelving in the beginning of the video. They look like the shelves can move up and down. Did you purchase these or are they a custom build? I’d love to buy a set if you wouldn’t mind sharing. Thanks !
Hi! I think you’re talking about the ones I have in my dining room? If so, they’re from Amazon! 💚 let me know if that’s what you’re talking about Here’s the link www.amazon.com/shop/felinejungle?listId=385SOMIIJR2ZP
@@FelineJungle thanks ! I was referring to the ikea wall shelf. I found your video on them (should of looked before commenting), unfortunately they have been discontinued. It’s a bummer because I really liked them. I’m sure I can find something similar if I keep looking. Thanks for the reply.
I usually wait until the leaves are brown and crispy to pull them off. Especially in the case of the bottom leaves on my succulents. Beautiful plants! ❤
Do you put a saucer under plants that are on a heat mat? I just got a heat mat and I'm really afraid of just putting them directly on the mat (in case it scorches the roots or something).
I do have a saucer for plants in soil just to catch the water. Haha its not that hot where if would scorch the roots. It might dry them out faster though!
Read the directions for your specific mat. I don’t believe they are generally designed to warn the soil more than a sunny summer day. The manufacturer certainly doesn’t want to cook the plants. They wouldn’t sell very many mats. 😺 Some have timers that lower the temperature at night to mimic the outdoors. This is important for certain plants. Others provide constant warmth to shorten the time for seeds to germinate. Good research is the foundation of good results. ✌️
I’m definitely not jealous of people that don’t get snow. You could seal the windows…it’s really easy and inexpensive with window insulation shrink kit and a blow dryer. Haven’t figured out what to do about heaters yet but I’m tired of pulling all my plants away from them. ❤🪴❤️
What is a winter care tip you swear by?! Mine is growlights! 💚💡
Humidifiers!
This video comes at the perfect time. This is my first winter since I "caught the bug" and need all the tips I can get. I will be getting a humidifier as I am always cold and keep the heater on almost permanently 😅
Glad it was helpful! hope your plants have a great winter~
I just moved from New Orleans to Tennessee so this is super helpful!! I’m a green thumb no matter what time of year. Your plants 🪴 are beautiful and I also have 5 😻😻😻😻😻!
This is overall a well-informed educational video for amateur hobbyists. 😸 However there is one exception to your narrative.
While using a heat mat to prevent dormancy or force plants out of dormancy might be exciting and satisfying for you in the short term, I caution against doing this.
Plants evolved in their natural habitats over millions of years to live in specific environments under specific conditions. When they are grown inside, it is in their best interests to provide for their needs and replicate their natural growth cycles. Stephanias and other caudiciforms are perfect (& often very expensive) examples.
Forcing them to grow when they need to rest is unhealthy for them and may eventually be deadly.
It’s similar to you working without sleep for days at a time: it is physically possible, but leads to undesirable and harmful side effects.
Thanks for a pleasant diversion in your beautiful home. ❤️😺✌️
Yes that makes sense. I've only done it to my stephania erecta because i got it during the winter and I wanted to make sure it was alive. I am very curious to see how it does this winter now that its sprouted and not on my heat mat! thanks for your input.
It doesn’t get super cold in SF, not like NYC. But it does get damp, and there is not much sun really. Though our summer weather isn’t great either haha. I don’t really do anything special to prepare for Fall/Winter months except that I try to water less, and make sure plants are by a drafty window. Good tips! I have to remember not to repot till next year.
Good to know winter is not as rough for you! haha maybe a growlight for the not so sunny days?
@@FelineJungle yeah might have to use grow lights 🤔
I love the cats. Plants too o of course.
The cats stole the show!
Hey Vionna! Love your channel and your entire aesthetic and plants. Where did you get your plant wall/shelves?
We only heat with wood and it is super drying. I have to run my humidifier and water frequently or my plants are sad and droopy 😔.
This video was packed with so many great tips, I just love the look of your setup everything so neat and healthy.
Thank you! Happy to share after learning from my mistakes!
I’m so scared for this winter,i hope my plant babies are okay🪴thank you for the tips
Hope your plants have a good winter season!
So useful video I think I should do one
My favorite video from you so far. Very beautiful and chill video. Love it
Wow, thank you!
Beautiful plant💚☘️🍀🌿
You have winters and the place I live has intense summer and I lost a lot of plants...plant parenting is a journey n you keep learning
Oh man! it's definitely a journey! Hope it will be better for you next summer. I lost a few plants when i moved into this house which has more light than my old one.
Thank you NY neighbor.
You got it! hope it helped
This was super helpful! As a new plant parent, these tips are particularly great. I always enjoy your videos!
Glad it was helpful! haha i wish someone told me this when i first caught the plant bug!
I love the shelving in the beginning of the video. They look like the shelves can move up and down. Did you purchase these or are they a custom build? I’d love to buy a set if you wouldn’t mind sharing. Thanks !
Hi! I think you’re talking about the ones I have in my dining room? If so, they’re from Amazon! 💚 let me know if that’s what you’re talking about Here’s the link www.amazon.com/shop/felinejungle?listId=385SOMIIJR2ZP
@@FelineJungle thanks ! I was referring to the ikea wall shelf. I found your video on them (should of looked before commenting), unfortunately they have been discontinued. It’s a bummer because I really liked them. I’m sure I can find something similar if I keep looking. Thanks for the reply.
I usually wait until the leaves are brown and crispy to pull them off. Especially in the case of the bottom leaves on my succulents. Beautiful plants! ❤
Thank you for the video ♥️
Any time! Thanks for watching!
Hi plant friend 💕🌱
Hello 😊
♥️
Thank you so much love, you are amazing! ♥
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the editing on this video is so good!!!
Glad you think so! Thank you!!
how do u keep your pots looking so clean all the time? Do u change out the pots regularly to clean them?
Do you put a saucer under plants that are on a heat mat? I just got a heat mat and I'm really afraid of just putting them directly on the mat (in case it scorches the roots or something).
I do have a saucer for plants in soil just to catch the water. Haha its not that hot where if would scorch the roots. It might dry them out faster though!
Read the directions for your specific mat.
I don’t believe they are generally designed to warn the soil more than a sunny summer day. The manufacturer certainly doesn’t want to cook the plants. They wouldn’t sell very many mats. 😺
Some have timers that lower the temperature at night to mimic the outdoors. This is important for certain plants. Others provide constant warmth to shorten the time for seeds to germinate.
Good research is the foundation of good results. ✌️
I’m definitely not jealous of people that don’t get snow. You could seal the windows…it’s really easy and inexpensive with window insulation shrink kit and a blow dryer. Haven’t figured out what to do about heaters yet but I’m tired of pulling all my plants away from them. ❤🪴❤️