One of the best youtube channels for plant care! Easy going, straightforward, no gimmicks, no babbling. Thanks keep up the good work! As a new plant parent myself watching your videos made me much more confident in plant maintenance!
Hi Swedish Plant Guy! ;-) This was very helpful! I have 7 ZZ plants, 3 Raven and 4 regular green, and I LOVE them! They are one of my favorite plants! You do a phenomenal job of explaining everything without all the "fluff", and I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for sharing this detailed information!
I can’t believe that I have watched the full video from start to finish. Now I have quite of knowledge regarding ZZ Plant. I just have brought this plant to home, and will start taking care of it with this amazing tips. 😊
Thank you for this video!! I was gifted a ZZ plant and had taken it to the office knowing my new cat would try to eat it and get sick. Everyone just loves this plant, I was hoping to be able to propagate this easily, I’m thankful for all of your information to care for it as I am asked questions about it daily!
I plead guilty to breaking rule 15. About a month ago I got a little one in a 4 inch pot that was absolutely bulging in it's plastic pot, it was like the hulk. I gave it a week to acclimate to it's new home and then cut it out. I divided into 4! making sure that each part got some roots and rhizome. It's a few weeks later and they are all doing fine and growing. One of them due to my transplant had a stem almost horizontal, out of interest I put it under some lights and was surprised at how sharply the stem bent up to the light, only took a week. Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review. I knew they didn't need much water, but learned from you they need even less than I thought! Only question I have is though you talked about watering frequency, how thoroughly should I water? Since most of my plants are near electricity I take them down from their shelves and put them in big pans and totally soak them, allowing them to sit in water for 20 minutes. I'm guessing this would be too much for them? Thanks!
I have had a zz Raven about two years now and I only see it grow in the summer when I put it outside. I purchased my first ZZ plant from Etsy and I am thrilled. It was so root bound, I thought I would have to cut the pot. It was so bound I was afraid to seperate it so I loosened the soil, and gave it a nice fresh, nutritious bed of media to live in for a long time.
You are so good and caring in sharing zz plant education. I wish my zz plant can be just as beautiful as yours. Incredible display you have. Thank you!
Thank you so MUCH...what a great presentation. Informative & useful information!! I've been pretty lucky with my last ZZ...my biggest mistake was transferring my first one into a larger pot!!! It is VERY sparse, BUT, still alive!!!😅 I'm going to "try" to repot in a smaller pot and give it another chance 😁
Outstanding video.I have a zz plant that is over 4 years old.I now understand this plant and how to care more properly han I have been.I have been using stakes to hold it upright.Now I know I can safely trim.Glad to have come upon your channel and look forward to more info on plants.
I bought that ZZ plant for my daughter and after listening to him explain how they like to be compacted and tight fitting in its pot, we decided to leave it alone. It is receiving indirect Southern light from a downstairs bathroom. I had her set a watering schedule and yesterday when I visited it has grown shoots and new leaves are emerging. It no longer appears as if the rhizomes are pushing the plant out of its pot. Her Jade plant that I propagated for her is growing well this time also. It’s nice to have a low maintenance plant or two.
This is so good! I bought a ZZ on a whim, great price. Looks like I did a good job picking it out. This video will hopefully keep on track caring for it. Thanks for the great info!
I watched your video about Hoya. It was a good video for starter to know about Hoya. By any chance you can talk more details about how to grow Hoya? Thanks
This is so helpful! I have many ZZ plants because my lighting is not optimal for plants needing more light. I have been wondering why a couple have long stems and wondering what to do. Thankfully I know now that it’s normal and will try to propagate more plants with your awesome instructions. Thank you!!!
I love my ZZs, I have a regular and a Raven. The Reg I saw in a stare and liked it right away. But I actually got one after I found a video you made about careing for them. Since then I managed to get two new plants from leaves, following your instructions. It took about 7-months but now they both have grown new stems and are 6-8 inches tall, so far. The Raven I got 5-6 months ago, on the way home a stem got damaged so I tried to get some of the leaves to grow, they rotted and died. The original pot they were in split and I had to re-pot, while doing so I found two small tubers, only one had a stem, in amungst some of the soil that came off . I potted them separately. There are now new stems just showing above the soil. Like I said I love these ZZs and I love your videos just as much. Thank you.
Thank you!! My ZZ plant went dormant and I thought I did something wrong. It wasn't dying but it wasn't growing.. just healthy and stagnant. Because of this video, I know to have patience because she is sleeping ❤
This was some excellent information!. The tips given are very simple yet practical regarding the care of the plant. This is the only plant in my house as it doesn't require much care and it suits my busy lifestyle. Awesome presentation!!
#1 key to be successful with this plant is to always remember, Just because the soil is dry doesn’t mean the plant is thirsty. They store water in their stems and the bulb that is beneath the soil. When the leaves start to look pale and if the stems start to droop a bit, that indicates the plant is need of water. You could easily kill this plant by overwatering before you know it the stems will rot and it will continue like that unless you move quickly and remove it from the soil and save the stems that haven’t started to rot and put them in dry soil for at least 2 weeks before watering.
This is the best info for my new ZZ plant purchased 5/13/23. As of 5/26/23, I have 4 shoots growing beautifully. Sooo excited. I'll also be viewing the Sansaveria guide. I have 3 in 4inch nursery pots. Thank you for all you do
Thank you for the detailed video 🙂I have ZZ Zenzi and had a lot of spidermites on it at once - he got it from his neighbour. Later on my ZZ got thrips from another plant. However, I treated him regularly and he hasn´t lost a single leaf, and only got small cosmetic damage on some leaves. Very hardy and pretty plant indeed 🙂
I learned today AFTER repotting zz is actually an AROID 😮 Good thing I used homemade aroid mix... I did use a pot pot, several sizes larger but I used styrofoam in the bottom which I do frequently when I size up like that. Would love to do straight pumice but you can't find it anywhere in bulk amounts for a good price :(
Thank you very much. This is a great teaching video, my plants are much happier now that I have found and use your videos, Keep up the great work,. Happy New years to all of you. God bless you all.
Thank you so much for this extremely informative and entertaining video!!! I have actually seen these vertical lines on my stems and thought. "Oh good. I am not overwatering!" Eek. Lesson learned. Thank you so much💚Happy holidays to you and your family🎄🥰
Hello: Plantguy. Your video was extremely educational for this ZZ plant newbie. I received it as a gift, so it is valuable to me. Question: Had thus plant for 2 years now, but the leave are on the small side. I did transfer it up to pot side bigger. (Western Canada) Looking forward to your advice. Thank you
Awesome video. Thank you! I learned so much about this plant I have at home, and it is growing super wide out of control. I didn’t know that I can actually move it outside, I am definitely going to do that
This video was so very helpful. I wish I found it earlier. I’m currently growing a ZZ plant in leca. It’s surviving but I don’t see a lot of growth. I killed a raven but I want to get another and grow in soil.
I absolutely love your channel! I just found it today looking for propagating my Schefflera & BAM! there you were lol .. Thank you so much for explaining everything and also for my ZZ Plant which I am in Iowa & it's sprouting 2 new stalks (can't remember what you called them) but thanks to you I didn't repot yet. It is about 4 yrs old & in the same pot when I bought & bulging so I figure I will get a new pot just a tad bigger & repot it next year... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video, i leant a lot and finally it put away the stress i had because i haven't seen any new growth for almost a year now and i thought i did something wrong. i live in Greece as it concerns the climate and we have a looooot of hot days during summer and generally most of the year :/ a small proposal here... if you could make a video like this about sansevieria. Thank you in advance and happy festive holidays, Evelyn :)
Thanks for the awesome content! I've watched almost all your videos and they are so helpful! Would you consider making an all you need to know video about polyscias fabians? I'm having some trouble with pale speckling on the leaves. It doesn't seem to be pests and I can't figure out what it is. Thanks again!
Soil that remains wet forces out the oxygen and encourages rot. The soil needs adequate aeration, or anaerobic bacteria will take over. Plants raised in water or leca do not have this problem. If you've ever done composting you will notice that you need adequate aeration and 'dry' ingredients, not just food scraps, or it will turn to sludge and smell. Same thing happens with soil that remains wet.
Oh, Swedish plant guys explain this in the video 'Waterlogged Plant, what does it mean?How does it work'. I'd put in a link, but TH-cam will probably delete it. Just search for the video.
I've been bottom watering all my plants for months and months. And since you're reading... the roots definitely become healthier, stronger and longer. But what now lol that they are all coming out the drainage holes...mostly my Aglaonemas. The plants are still putting out tons of new growth! Do I repot or eek..just trim the roots??? These are some beautiful roots. Bottom watering- love what it's done for my plants.
unfortunately I cant give 100 thumbs up once. Thanks for this effort . I consider this chanl as an encyclopedia keep the good work ..please do a vedio for pachira plant . Regards
One of the best youtube channels for plant care! Easy going, straightforward, no gimmicks, no babbling. Thanks keep up the good work! As a new plant parent myself watching your videos made me much more confident in plant maintenance!
Absolutely right ❣️
I just clicked off a different video b/c the guy was drawing out his words…it’s annoying…🫠and so I am here. Hey y’all 👋🏾👋🏾
Agreed 👍
@@veroniqueboulvard6315😅😊
This channel is def raising the bar for plant quality vids.. a real gem and so lucky to have landed here *thumbs up*
You guys have the highest quality plant videos! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Swedish Plant Guy! ;-) This was very helpful! I have 7 ZZ plants, 3 Raven and 4 regular green, and I LOVE them! They are one of my favorite plants! You do a phenomenal job of explaining everything without all the "fluff", and I really appreciate that. Thank you so much for sharing this detailed information!
after watching the video - I had no idea so many different ones... but I want a Raven or several :)
The best videos for Zz plants , all of what I need to know. Thanks for all your videos
Best videos. Direct total instruction without excessive chatter. Thank you!!!!!!
I can’t believe that I have watched the full video from start to finish. Now I have quite of knowledge regarding ZZ Plant. I just have brought this plant to home, and will start taking care of it with this amazing tips. 😊
Thank you for this video!! I was gifted a ZZ plant and had taken it to the office knowing my new cat would try to eat it and get sick. Everyone just loves this plant, I was hoping to be able to propagate this easily, I’m thankful for all of your information to care for it as I am asked questions about it daily!
The most informative video I saw on ZZ plant ❤
Wow ! What an interesting video,full of new info. Just found this. Thks. Our ZZ plant will thrive now. 🌈
Thanks for all these interesting tips!
You always explain it very well!! 👍
I plead guilty to breaking rule 15. About a month ago I got a little one in a 4 inch pot that was absolutely bulging in it's plastic pot, it was like the hulk. I gave it a week to acclimate to it's new home and then cut it out. I divided into 4! making sure that each part got some roots and rhizome. It's a few weeks later and they are all doing fine and growing. One of them due to my transplant had a stem almost horizontal, out of interest I put it under some lights and was surprised at how sharply the stem bent up to the light, only took a week.
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review. I knew they didn't need much water, but learned from you they need even less than I thought! Only question I have is though you talked about watering frequency, how thoroughly should I water? Since most of my plants are near electricity I take them down from their shelves and put them in big pans and totally soak them, allowing them to sit in water for 20 minutes. I'm guessing this would be too much for them? Thanks!
I have had a zz Raven about two years now and I only see it grow in the summer when I put it outside. I purchased my first ZZ plant from Etsy and I am thrilled. It was so root bound, I thought I would have to cut the pot. It was so bound I was afraid to seperate it so I loosened the soil, and gave it a nice fresh, nutritious bed of media to live in for a long time.
You are so good and caring in sharing zz plant education. I wish my zz plant can be just as beautiful as yours. Incredible display you have. Thank you!
Amazing content as always!
Thank you so MUCH...what a great presentation. Informative & useful information!! I've been pretty lucky with my last ZZ...my biggest mistake was transferring my first one into a larger pot!!! It is VERY sparse, BUT, still alive!!!😅 I'm going to "try" to repot in a smaller pot and give it another chance 😁
Outstanding video.I have a zz plant that is over 4 years old.I now understand this plant and how to care more properly han I have been.I have been using stakes to hold it upright.Now I know I can safely trim.Glad to have come upon your channel and look forward to more info on plants.
24:16 "Or you can just throw it away".
25:08 "Never, ever throw away a stem from your ZZ plant" LOL
I don't even have a ZZ plant and I'm STILL watching!! Makes me want to get one especially now that I've attended this master class!! Thank you!!
I bought that ZZ plant for my daughter and after listening to him explain how they like to be compacted and tight fitting in its pot, we decided to leave it alone. It is receiving indirect Southern light from a downstairs bathroom. I had her set a watering schedule and yesterday when I visited it has grown shoots and new leaves are emerging. It no longer appears as if the rhizomes are pushing the plant out of its pot. Her Jade plant that I propagated for her is growing well this time also. It’s nice to have a low maintenance plant or two.
What are the benefits of ZZ plant and is it safe to kept indoor ?thx
Me googling how to say: Tack! I appreciate the 50 tips and I learned a lot. Your presentation effortless. Tack, tack!
Yeah! I have been WAITING AGES!❤️ Thanks for bringing us fantastic content, guys!
Excellent channel. Excellent quality content...
This is so good! I bought a ZZ on a whim, great price. Looks like I did a good job picking it out. This video will hopefully keep on track caring for it. Thanks for the great info!
I watched your video about Hoya. It was a good video for starter to know about Hoya. By any chance you can talk more details about how to grow Hoya? Thanks
I am a beginner and i love your videos. Teaching me alot. You make it simple and easy to understand and follow. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Very comprehensive!! 🎉 I saw a ZZ plant with black marks on the stem and thought something wrong with it. LOL 🤣
This is so helpful! I have many ZZ plants because my lighting is not optimal for plants needing more light. I have been wondering why a couple have long stems and wondering what to do. Thankfully I know now that it’s normal and will try to propagate more plants with your awesome instructions. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this lovely detailed informative video. Today I came to know so many unknown facts about the ZZ plant.👍🏻👏🏻
MY FAVORITE PLANT!
I love my ZZs, I have a regular and a Raven. The Reg I saw in a stare and liked it right away. But I actually got one after I found a video you made about careing for them. Since then I managed to get two new plants from leaves, following your instructions. It took about 7-months but now they both have grown new stems and are 6-8 inches tall, so far. The Raven I got 5-6 months ago, on the way home a stem got damaged so I tried to get some of the leaves to grow, they rotted and died. The original pot they were in split and I had to re-pot, while doing so I found two small tubers, only one had a stem, in amungst some of the soil that came off . I potted them separately. There are now new stems just showing above the soil.
Like I said I love these ZZs and I love your videos just as much. Thank you.
Another fantastic video. So appreciate all the technical information and not fluff!
very informative! thanks.
looking forward to hearing more on other plants
Thank you!! My ZZ plant went dormant and I thought I did something wrong. It wasn't dying but it wasn't growing.. just healthy and stagnant. Because of this video, I know to have patience because she is sleeping ❤
This was some excellent information!. The tips given are very simple yet practical regarding the care of the plant. This is the only plant in my house as it doesn't require much care and it suits my busy lifestyle. Awesome presentation!!
Thank you very much.I have this plant. It is big and beautiful,but I every time worry about to do something wrong for the plant. You helped me.
Love the channel! You guys are great.
I have been trying Cytikinin for many years with great success in gowing new shoots
#1 key to be successful with this plant is to always remember, Just because the soil is dry doesn’t mean the plant is thirsty. They store water in their stems and the bulb that is beneath the soil. When the leaves start to look pale and if the stems start to droop a bit, that indicates the plant is need of water. You could easily kill this plant by overwatering before you know it the stems will rot and it will continue like that unless you move quickly and remove it from the soil and save the stems that haven’t started to rot and put them in dry soil for at least 2 weeks before watering.
This is the best info for my new ZZ plant purchased 5/13/23. As of 5/26/23, I have 4 shoots growing beautifully. Sooo excited.
I'll also be viewing the Sansaveria guide. I have 3 in 4inch nursery pots. Thank you for all you do
Thank you for the detailed video 🙂I have ZZ Zenzi and had a lot of spidermites on it at once - he got it from his neighbour. Later on my ZZ got thrips from another plant. However, I treated him regularly and he hasn´t lost a single leaf, and only got small cosmetic damage on some leaves. Very hardy and pretty plant indeed 🙂
Glad I found your video 💯 Having problems with my plant. Great tips!
I learned today AFTER repotting zz is actually an AROID 😮
Good thing I used homemade aroid mix... I did use a pot pot, several sizes larger but I used styrofoam in the bottom which I do frequently when I size up like that.
Would love to do straight pumice but you can't find it anywhere in bulk amounts for a good price :(
좋은 말씀 잘 들었습니다. 감사합니다.
Thanks so much for all the info. I replanted my Zz during this video and it looks gorgeous 😍 🌿🌿🌱
Thank you very much. This is a great teaching video, my plants are much happier now that I have found and use your videos, Keep up the great work,. Happy New years to all of you. God bless you all.
Thank you so much for this extremely informative and entertaining video!!!
I have actually seen these vertical lines on my stems and thought. "Oh good. I am not overwatering!" Eek. Lesson learned. Thank you so much💚Happy holidays to you and your family🎄🥰
Thank you - I was starting to think I was a complete failure with this plant and I’m a trained RHS horticulturist 😂
Love the concise, quick and to the point presentation.
Thanks for great videos!!!
I just purchased a ZZ plant. Informative video!😊
Wow I just got a zz plant and I'm so thankful for this information
Thank you for this. I just received a Black Raven which I am trying to revive as it arrived beyond time for shipping estimate.
Thank you so much. 👏🏻🙏❤️👏🏻🥰❤️👏🏻🥰🙏❤️😊
Excellent 👌👌👌
Hello: Plantguy. Your video was extremely educational for this ZZ plant newbie. I received it as a gift, so it is valuable to me.
Question: Had thus plant for 2 years now, but the leave are on the small side. I did transfer it up to pot side bigger.
(Western Canada)
Looking forward to your advice. Thank you
Thank You very much for the timestamps.
I took notes of it all in my Google Keep app.
Thank you so much for this video! I feel so much better about my ZZ plant, except...I just repotted it in a pot that is way too much bigger ☺
wow this channel is so awesome informative and clear. Thanks for making such a valuable resource on the zanzibar gem.
I love u guys! So smart and cute 😘😘😘
Much appreciation for your videos💖
Only thing I could wish for are better closeups so I can really see what you're describing. Bests 🙏
You are top notch! Can't wait for more videos like this!
Great channel, great advice. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! The best informative video I’ve seen.
Fantastic presentation! Thank you 🙏
Really enjoyed this and learned a lot. Now I want another ZZ plant!!! 😄
I just got a ZZ plant. I love learning from you! thank you❤
Awesome video. Thank you! I learned so much about this plant I have at home, and it is growing super wide out of control. I didn’t know that I can actually move it outside, I am definitely going to do that
1:20 Thank you so much for your video! Very informative!
Perfect video!!
Absolutely excellent information!
VPL! We've been blessed
Thank you so much for 50 tips. I call this is a money plant.
This video was so very helpful. I wish I found it earlier. I’m currently growing a ZZ plant in leca. It’s surviving but I don’t see a lot of growth. I killed a raven but I want to get another and grow in soil.
The best video I've ever seen, thank you for sharing.
이때까지 봤던 정보 영상 중 제일 유익해요 감사합니다!
I absolutely love your channel! I just found it today looking for propagating my Schefflera & BAM! there you were lol .. Thank you so much for explaining everything and also for my ZZ Plant which I am in Iowa & it's sprouting 2 new stalks (can't remember what you called them) but thanks to you I didn't repot yet. It is about 4 yrs old & in the same pot when I bought & bulging so I figure I will get a new pot just a tad bigger & repot it next year... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for all those informations, great video.
Many thanks for a wonderful tutorial on growing a ZZ. Your videos are simply the best.
Excellent information! Thank you!
Always the best advice, thank you❤
Thank you, thank you I needed to see this, as always, so very informative 😊
Thank you so much for this video, i leant a lot and finally it put away the stress i had because i haven't seen any new growth for almost a year now and i thought i did something wrong. i live in Greece as it concerns the climate and we have a looooot of hot days during summer and generally most of the year :/
a small proposal here... if you could make a video like this about sansevieria. Thank you in advance and happy festive holidays, Evelyn :)
Fantastic and imformative!!! Thanks so much!
Thanks for the awesome content! I've watched almost all your videos and they are so helpful! Would you consider making an all you need to know video about polyscias fabians? I'm having some trouble with pale speckling on the leaves. It doesn't seem to be pests and I can't figure out what it is. Thanks again!
In the video, you have mentioned many times that not to over water ZZ plants, but why is it ok to put stems in water for months without roots rot?
Because the water contains oxygen molecules, but when it’s overwatered in its soil, it suffocates
Soil that remains wet forces out the oxygen and encourages rot. The soil needs adequate aeration, or anaerobic bacteria will take over.
Plants raised in water or leca do not have this problem.
If you've ever done composting you will notice that you need adequate aeration and 'dry' ingredients, not just food scraps, or it will turn to sludge and smell. Same thing happens with soil that remains wet.
Oh, Swedish plant guys explain this in the video 'Waterlogged Plant, what does it mean?How does it work'.
I'd put in a link, but TH-cam will probably delete it. Just search for the video.
Wonderfully informative. Thank you so much.
I haven't really felt drawn to ZZ plants, but that 'Zenzi' variety has me interested.
Thank you for this information 👍👍
Great contents as always without the fluff. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank you so very much for this totally helpful information ❤
Thanks for good information. 💯💯💯
I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!!!!
Great information. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this useful tips
This is a great informative video I have ever watched. Thanks.
I've been bottom watering all my plants for months and months. And since you're reading... the roots definitely become healthier, stronger and longer. But what now lol that they are all coming out the drainage holes...mostly my Aglaonemas. The plants are still putting out tons of new growth! Do I repot or eek..just trim the roots??? These are some beautiful roots. Bottom watering- love what it's done for my plants.
Thanks a lot for all your explanation
unfortunately I cant give 100 thumbs up once. Thanks for this effort . I consider this chanl as an encyclopedia keep the good work ..please do a vedio for pachira plant .
Regards
Great video! Fair play to you guys! Perhaps sometime you could do similar video on Sansevieria?
I thank you, my ZZ thanks you!