This might seem too basic but it isn't. Nowhere does anyone actually physically demonstrate watering houseplants. So a huge thank you for doing this Summer. It's very helpful and the visual makes it so much easier to understand.
I can't say enough how much I love the more scientific approach you give in all of your videos. I have such a hard time when I'm looking up care tips for a new type of plant and videos come up with suggestions like "I've never fertilized this plant and I don't really know how much light it gets but it does great in this area of my house!" I feel no shame that I just watched 30 minutes about plant watering! I learned stuff and I've been keeping plants for years!
Hi Amanda, thank you so much for your thoughtful response! Very pleased that you gain insight from these videos. I enjoy making them educational and pleased you approve!
@@salpon hello! I'm not trying to create any confrontation at all, but I did want to mention that Summer did study ecology and entomology at Cornell so I would be inclined to believe that she's a bit scientifically minded.
@@salpon I'm not sure where this is coming from or why it's on a comment I made on a TH-cam video a year ago but okay! As long as we all do our own critical thinking I don't think the topic of watering houseplants will create any great harm to the scientific community
I just love how you take up your little notebook to read out all the handwritten comments and questions from other viewers. That's just something very refreshing and down-to-earth to do in times of other digital advices that you could use. I like!
I would love to see a video on what different light conditions look like/mean! I always read bright indirect light, medium light etc but have no idea what that means exactly
You probably already know this, but to be safe, I'll mention it. Solely drinking distilled water for long periods of time can eventually can lead health disorders due to mineral leaching through osmosis. Harder/mineral water is better for one's health and for me, tastes better :P. In any case, great information and clear presentation - as always :)
oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this tip, I keep on wondering why small plants must be on a small pots while they could jst plant it in a bigger pots right away, to skip the hassle of repotting. 😂😂😂 Now know why 😆
@@agegraciously6926 you're welcome. It is also bad to put rocks in the bottom of your pots. Gravity will only pish so much water out of the soil. The very bottom of the soil will stay wet. You move that water line up when you add rocks. This can cause root rot, because your plant is sitting in water.
The Queen has spoken! 👑👩🌱 I just ran 6 blocks & up 4 flights of stairs to bust some myths and settle to a plant debate once and for all. Summer Rayne has clarified the law of the land on watering! 👍
I absolutely adore the fact that you use a hard-cover notebook to write-down and read your various questions 🤗 Thank you for sharing your knowledge so that we can bring more of Mother Nature into our homes 💜
This channel is by far the most educational, to-the-point, thorough, and without any fluff-and-filler channel on growing plants of all the planting yt channels I've seen
You’re a savior to everyone including myself; we love our plants but can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong. Thanks for enlightening us and explaining everything so effortlessly! Summer 💚
@@angelmartin7310 distilled water is not good for humans to drink, if one is fasting as the good minerals have also been removed. BUT... overall distilled water is not dangerous for humans to drink.
@@azzzonline false. The purpose of water is to flush the system of toxins and waste products. Water hungriest for chemical bonds will do this most effectively. You don't want water to add things to your body, you want it to flush things out of your body, it's a solvent. I've drank it exclusively for 4 years now and it totally changed my health.
watching this video for the first time, I really have to appreciate how informational and in depth this video is. It's detailed but not boring. I commend you on your obvious passion for caring for plants and educating your viewers! Also the script and the editing are utterly beautiful. I've decided you're my favorite person on youtube :) thank you
I love your page and I’m going to start on your houseplant master class! I’ve been working with plants for three years now and it’s changed my life. I now have 57 plants and moving to a south facing patio and windows! Exciting. Can you upload more about small apartments and a lot of plants? Does veggie plants attract more bugs?
Nothing like being schooled by Summer! WOW this has to be the most thorough video I've seen on watering! I feel more confident and comfortable after watching this ! I thank you and so do my plants🌿 lol😄
I have been on TH-cam for almost a month now looking for a good a credible source to expand my knowledge of house plants and I am so happy that I found your channel! You are so well spoken and give factual advise that is not only helpful but motivating! Thank you so much for putting these videos up. Myself and my plants appreciate you.
Finding your channel is literally a blessing! I'm a new Plant Mom, & there's sooooo much for me to learn. I never knew growing plants was THIS intense, but I love learning the science behind it all. Thank you so much for the time & effort you put into these videos. I'm going to finish binge watching now!! LOL!
I have a lot of spider plants with brown, dry tips. I always wondered why they have them, because I water enough and spray them regularly. Now I learned that it may actually be my water that's the problem! We have pretty hard water with a lot of minerals in it. So this may be the reason they have those dry tips, from too much minerals? Really interesting, thank you so much! :)
Hey Summer! I LOVE your videos. Wish I found these years ago, because I killed a lot of plants learning the hard way, LOL. I have a watering tip I thought I would share! I have 44 houseplants at the moment and I have had as many as 70 I think. I always water my plants in the kitchen sink so I can be sure to water all of the surface area in the pots, and then I can let the water completely drain out before returning it back to its home in the house. I also place a large towel on the counter next to the sink where I place the pots after watering to catch any remaining water drops left in the pot. Sometimes it takes me an hour to do water all of them, but they all stay nice and hydrated, and it is very rare now that I have a plant die on me now! I hope that helps anyone who is concerned with under or over-watering their plants :)
Thank you so much for your video. I learned a LOT from this. It's very hard to find demonstrative plant knowledge that applies to beginners and gives the visuals to support the advice. Me and my plants thank you!
Thank you for another fantastic lesson on plant care. I love how educational your little docs are, and how you do not dumb anything down or sound condescending. I appreciate how matter-of-fact you are with your delivery, and how simply scientific you are with your little lectures. How effective are water globes with watering plants when a person leaves on vacation? I have several of those and am tempted to use them. Thank you again.
I would love to hear you teaching anything about orquídeas . Your videos are very well explained. I love them for I learn a lot with you , specially because I am new in house plants . New hobby , new love .
Oh my gosh, I so needed those tips on air plants. I’ve given up on them but now I can see I haven’t been drying them off quick enough. Time to give them another go I think!
This Plant Channel is the best informative channel on TH-cam in my opinion. Summer Rayne Oakes share the 1st place with Plantarina and Miss Orchid Girl and Joy Us Garden who all have been generous with their expertise. The other Plant TH-camrs are showier/entertaining and not to forget often very charming. I bet there are more Plant Experts on TH-cam I have yet to discover. I truly appreciate them all. The plant, the art and the animal channels on youtube are the most uplifting, kind and the most rewarding communities in my opinion.
Thank you so much for all this awesome information. I now see why I have been losing some plants. I love air plants, but soon lose them to bad watering methods.
Me too!! Now I see how important it is to air them dry after soaking them😅👍... thanks for covering SO much in this video, I think I’ll rewatch it just Incase I missed anything essential!!
ive never had any luck with water meters, if i touch the soil and its cool, then its moist, if its room temp then its dry or if dirt sticks to your finger usually its moist and if none or very little sticks to my finger its dry, but of course it depends on how much water your plant needs, not many but some do actually want to have a toe in water all the time (like venus fly traps)
Some plants like fittonias are very visually demanding plants. They will let you know when to water it as soon as the leaves curl, wrinkle, or sag. Another way is to stick your finger in the soil. You will definitely know when its dry. Think of it like cereal.
These videos are simply incredible 😅🙏🏻🙏🏻.... I really love your attention to details and insights!! Thank You for all the efforts you’re putting into these truly beautiful videos! There is such a world of information to know about each type of plant 🌱 and you deliver it really well!! I can’t wait to learn more🙏🏻🤗🌻
Extremely helpful! Or as we say in New England , ‘Wicked’ Helpful. We have under floor heat in our conservatory so in winter I keep containers of water on the floor to warm up.
I fill my fish tanks with water through a Zero Water filter.... and i drain the "used" fishtank water into gallon jugs, and use that to water my plants.... It actually cools down to room temperature.... and the fish help with fertilizer
@@richardtaylor3471 in some country they grow veggie in the lake, its help control amonia level for the fish to live. Some people called this aquaponic
@@richardtaylor3471: It depends on the fish you keep. Goldfish for example are messy and need more water changes than fish such as paradise fish. If you are concerned about the amount of ammonia build up in your tank water, keep an eye on it by using an ammonia indicator. Once the indicator changes ever so slightly, do a water change and use that for watering plants. Very slight ammonia levels won't harm your plants.
With succulents, especially in winter, I do not recommend waterin throughoutly because they will start rotting. If you have a lot of warm sun exposure you can, but if you dont have very bright days or just not that much sun exsposurex I give mine a teaspoon to a tablespoon a week, when its warmer, more often.
I live and work in Riyadh and have some sun-loving plants on my window sill but the soil can become over-dry in between watering so that when it is time to water it runs right through and the soil doesn't have the ability to soak or retain. I try to counter this by using a watering can with fine rose (very small holes) and I also make a mental note of how heavy my pots feel if the soil retains water (and how light they feel when in need of water). LOVE your videos by the way! Love, love, love them! Thank you oh ye plant whisperer xxx
This series could not have come at a better time. My fiancee and I have recently been bitten by the plant bug and we've been buying plants like crazy. I don't have the best track record with keeping plants alive and this is helping me learn why! Thank you for explaining things in a way that's easy to understand and telling us why something is good or bad instead of just saying "do this, don't do that", it really helps narrow down the best ways to take care of all our new plant babies. :)
Guys, does anyone know the name of the plant at 23:08? My mother used to have it when I was a kid, and I wouldn't know how to begin searching for it... Summer, you've done a fantastic job with this video, many thanks for clarifying! 👌
Brilliant video and so informative. I now understand the why between top and bottom watering. Ps my very first houseplants I planted straight into the decorative pots.Summer time I was fine managing water, winter came and oh my, almost lost my string of pearls. Lucky for me they were mostly pottery pots and my husband drilled a hole at the bottom. Only one pot cracked and I repotted it.
Thanks for the information. I’ve started collecting rain water to water my plants because I was a bit hesitant to give them tap. My plants all love them. My hubby also told me that starch water is great for plants too. I’ve given it a try on a few and haven’t had any adverse effects.
Thank you for showing us how to look up our water quality. I was shocked at how many contaminants are in my city’s water. Great info on caring for plants! Love your channel!
This might seem too basic but it isn't. Nowhere does anyone actually physically demonstrate watering houseplants. So a huge thank you for doing this Summer. It's very helpful and the visual makes it so much easier to understand.
I always find visuals "soak in" more.... (every pun intended) :)
I wholeheartedly agree. Never knew about the over watering piece with leftover water in the base cup.
Definitely true
Very true
Seriously! I couldn't find anything demonstrative, just vague instructions.
I can't say enough how much I love the more scientific approach you give in all of your videos. I have such a hard time when I'm looking up care tips for a new type of plant and videos come up with suggestions like "I've never fertilized this plant and I don't really know how much light it gets but it does great in this area of my house!"
I feel no shame that I just watched 30 minutes about plant watering! I learned stuff and I've been keeping plants for years!
Hi Amanda, thank you so much for your thoughtful response! Very pleased that you gain insight from these videos. I enjoy making them educational and pleased you approve!
I would not rely on this woman for a scientific approach. She seems very anti-science.
@@salpon hello! I'm not trying to create any confrontation at all, but I did want to mention that Summer did study ecology and entomology at Cornell so I would be inclined to believe that she's a bit scientifically minded.
@@slightlycrummy That's a shame. I hate seeing well educated people reject scientific consensus on topics they have a personal bias towards.
@@salpon I'm not sure where this is coming from or why it's on a comment I made on a TH-cam video a year ago but okay! As long as we all do our own critical thinking I don't think the topic of watering houseplants will create any great harm to the scientific community
I just love how you take up your little notebook to read out all the handwritten comments and questions from other viewers. That's just something very refreshing and down-to-earth to do in times of other digital advices that you could use. I like!
I would love to see a video on what different light conditions look like/mean! I always read bright indirect light, medium light etc but have no idea what that means exactly
I think that's episode 118, the first of Summer's back to basics series.
There is a channel called "House Plant Journal" on TH-cam, he really explains light well. Very informative and scientific.
Some of my plants had been suffering from not enough water because I was scared of over watering, so glad you released this when you did :)
You probably already know this, but to be safe, I'll mention it. Solely drinking distilled water for long periods of time can eventually can lead health disorders due to mineral leaching through osmosis. Harder/mineral water is better for one's health and for me, tastes better :P. In any case, great information and clear presentation - as always :)
Oversized pots can also be a problem. There aren't enough roots to soak up the extra moisture, so the soil doesn't dry out.
Great additional tip!
oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this tip, I keep on wondering why small plants must be on a small pots while they could jst plant it in a bigger pots right away, to skip the hassle of repotting. 😂😂😂 Now know why 😆
@@agegraciously6926 you're welcome. It is also bad to put rocks in the bottom of your pots. Gravity will only pish so much water out of the soil. The very bottom of the soil will stay wet. You move that water line up when you add rocks. This can cause root rot, because your plant is sitting in water.
Never thought of that! Must be the reason my philodendron died ugh
This will cause the plant to die. Roots will drown bc they won't have enough oxygen to breathe in.
U need a Netflix show or some documentary
"Distilled Rayne
with Summer Oakes"
90sboy real houseplants of New York
"Heart of Oakes, With Summer Rayne"
"Today on 'Storms make the Oakes grow deeper roots, with Summer Rayne',
we learn about not killing plants"
"Tall Oakes and heavy Rayne,
the ultimate guide to make your plants love you"
The Queen has spoken!
👑👩🌱 I just ran 6 blocks & up 4 flights of stairs to bust some myths and settle to a plant debate once and for all. Summer Rayne has clarified the law of the land on watering! 👍
And thanks for your question!
I’m just in love with the pothos climbing up the ladder in the back 😍😍😍
I absolutely adore the fact that you use a hard-cover notebook to write-down and read your various questions 🤗 Thank you for sharing your knowledge so that we can bring more of Mother Nature into our homes 💜
This channel is by far the most educational, to-the-point, thorough, and without any fluff-and-filler channel on growing plants of all the planting yt channels I've seen
The example of moist vs soggy soil was extremely helpful!
You’re a savior to everyone including myself; we love our plants but can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong. Thanks for enlightening us and explaining everything so effortlessly! Summer 💚
My pleasure. Thank you for saying so and for tuning in!
I'm a helicopter plant mom and I am a classic over waterer🤷♀️🤦♀️ lol
Same here! Plants dont wanna be worried too much over. Like children.
The new bible of watering 101 🙌🏽
Also when you said you grew up in NEPA and now live in the city my heart melted because it felt like home.
5:03 ::record scratch:: distilled water is not good for the human body to drink 😬 - love, chemist
That is bullshit.
@@angelmartin7310 distilled water is not good for humans to drink, if one is fasting as the good minerals have also been removed. BUT... overall distilled water is not dangerous for humans to drink.
@@azzzonline false. The purpose of water is to flush the system of toxins and waste products. Water hungriest for chemical bonds will do this most effectively. You don't want water to add things to your body, you want it to flush things out of your body, it's a solvent. I've drank it exclusively for 4 years now and it totally changed my health.
@@n1west No, she just didnt fall for the WHO disinformation you fell for.
@@angelmartin7310 do you know what osmosis is? because it seems you had no boilogy class
watching this video for the first time, I really have to appreciate how informational and in depth this video is. It's detailed but not boring. I commend you on your obvious passion for caring for plants and educating your viewers! Also the script and the editing are utterly beautiful. I've decided you're my favorite person on youtube :) thank you
One of the best plant channels on youtube. Every episode is very well explained in details.Very soothing to watch.
I love your page and I’m going to start on your houseplant master class! I’ve been working with plants for three years now and it’s changed my life. I now have 57 plants and moving to a south facing patio and windows! Exciting. Can you upload more about small apartments and a lot of plants? Does veggie plants attract more bugs?
This was so helpful. Thank you!
I do have a question? Do you have a recommendation keeping abundance flow for business! what plants are good for? Thank you...
AMAZING VIDEO!! I watched it twice. I’m a new plant mom and your videos are so easy to follow. Thank 🙏🏽
very pleased that you're getting some solid information here! Thanks for tuning in (and twice!)
I’ve been daydreaming of a video like this, thanks so much for all the work you share. 💚
Nothing like being schooled by Summer! WOW this has to be the most thorough video I've seen on watering! I feel more confident and comfortable after watching this ! I thank you and so do my plants🌿 lol😄
I have been on TH-cam for almost a month now looking for a good a credible source to expand my knowledge of house plants and I am so happy that I found your channel! You are so well spoken and give factual advise that is not only helpful but motivating! Thank you so much for putting these videos up. Myself and my plants appreciate you.
Finding your channel is literally a blessing! I'm a new Plant Mom, & there's sooooo much for me to learn. I never knew growing plants was THIS intense, but I love learning the science behind it all. Thank you so much for the time & effort you put into these videos. I'm going to finish binge watching now!! LOL!
just amazing. the best plant channel i came across. thank you
Really enjoy your awesome informative episodes Summer Rain. Thank you. All the best!!
I have a lot of spider plants with brown, dry tips. I always wondered why they have them, because I water enough and spray them regularly. Now I learned that it may actually be my water that's the problem! We have pretty hard water with a lot of minerals in it. So this may be the reason they have those dry tips, from too much minerals?
Really interesting, thank you so much! :)
Very pleased this can potentially help you troubleshoot the issue. I find diagnosing plants is a lot of process of elimination.
That was a very informative, and much needed video. Thank you for making such a thorough video! My plants appreciate it!
Excellent. You answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking! Thank you.
Thank you, Summer, this video is helpful. And I love your dress with the leaf belt.
Glad you enjoyed!
hi Summer thank you for this very well done video, love the graphics and visuals you put in this.
I literally learned so much about the world and my health by watching a nice lady talk about watering plants. You're freaking brilliant and awesome!
Thank you so much for your wonderful teaching videos!!!
Hey Summer! I LOVE your videos. Wish I found these years ago, because I killed a lot of plants learning the hard way, LOL. I have a watering tip I thought I would share! I have 44 houseplants at the moment and I have had as many as 70 I think. I always water my plants in the kitchen sink so I can be sure to water all of the surface area in the pots, and then I can let the water completely drain out before returning it back to its home in the house. I also place a large towel on the counter next to the sink where I place the pots after watering to catch any remaining water drops left in the pot. Sometimes it takes me an hour to do water all of them, but they all stay nice and hydrated, and it is very rare now that I have a plant die on me now! I hope that helps anyone who is concerned with under or over-watering their plants :)
Congratulations! Excellent job! Thank you so much for all these precious advice!
Thanks for taking this time to explain taking care of house plants. You answered all my questions and more. This was so much appreciated😄
I can't believe I didn't know about your channel!! so helpful!! I need to binge everything. :)
A true tour de force for plant watering
Thank you so much for your video. I learned a LOT from this. It's very hard to find demonstrative plant knowledge that applies to beginners and gives the visuals to support the advice. Me and my plants thank you!
I love your videos probably too much. Found you a few days ago and I can’t get over the quality of your videos
Very pleased you enjoy them and appreciate the quality. I always wonder whether quality matters for people here on TH-cam.
I recently followed your Chanel and I admire the Information, style etc you presented, thank you very much!
So, so helpful. I learned so much from this video. I will definitely rewatch it later tonight and take notes!
Very glad it's useful for you!
Thank you for taking the time to help us understand!!
Thanks for answering my question regarding the Brita/drinking water filters! Another informative and thorough video as always
I just bought a few plants today and this video was really helpful😊
thrilled! Thanks for tuning in.
**Slowly opens the door, gestures to come inside**
"Welcome, abandon all -hope- money, ye who enter here"
I was in heaven for 29:30 minutes. Thank you for creating this!
why is this comforting to watch. like bob ross but horticulture.
Thank you for another fantastic lesson on plant care. I love how educational your little docs are, and how you do not dumb anything down or sound condescending. I appreciate how matter-of-fact you are with your delivery, and how simply scientific you are with your little lectures. How effective are water globes with watering plants when a person leaves on vacation? I have several of those and am tempted to use them. Thank you again.
Excellent explanation!! Very instructional!
I use fish tank aquarium dechlorinator…I think it removes other contaminants also.
The Queen of plants. That's you, Summer. 😊
you're most welcome.
I would love to hear you teaching anything about orquídeas . Your videos are very well explained. I love them for I learn a lot with you , specially because I am new in house plants . New hobby , new love .
Oh my gosh, I so needed those tips on air plants. I’ve given up on them but now I can see I haven’t been drying them off quick enough. Time to give them another go I think!
I thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from watching your presentation! Very helpful!
Thank you so much! Very helpful video on watering techniques.
Thank you for shearing! This is my biggest problem to over watering my plants this video it was very helpful 💚
This Plant Channel is the best informative channel on TH-cam in my opinion. Summer Rayne Oakes share the 1st place with Plantarina and Miss Orchid Girl and Joy Us Garden who all have been generous with their expertise. The other Plant TH-camrs are showier/entertaining and not to forget often very charming. I bet there are more Plant Experts on TH-cam I have yet to discover. I truly appreciate them all. The plant, the art and the animal channels on youtube are the most uplifting, kind and the most rewarding communities in my opinion.
Love your videos Summer! The way you give all the information is so easy to take in and remember. I've learned so much from you. Thank you
Very pleased you're enjoying. Thanks for tuning in!
Thank you so much for all this awesome information. I now see why I have been losing some plants. I love air plants, but soon lose them to bad watering methods.
Pleased this could be of help
Me too!! Now I see how important it is to air them dry after soaking them😅👍... thanks for covering SO much in this video, I think I’ll rewatch it just Incase I missed anything essential!!
Really nice video. Greatly paced, good separation of sections, and concise clear explanations/demonstrations.
Can please you do a lesson about soil moisture meters? I'm really struggling with how far to let my plants dry out in between waterings.
Try a Sustee watering device amazing
Yaaaaas I watched some TH-cam use a moisture meter but she didn’t explain any part of it!
@@green_eye_gossip They are so easy to use sustee is the best one on the market
ive never had any luck with water meters, if i touch the soil and its cool, then its moist, if its room temp then its dry or if dirt sticks to your finger usually its moist and if none or very little sticks to my finger its dry, but of course it depends on how much water your plant needs, not many but some do actually want to have a toe in water all the time (like venus fly traps)
Some plants like fittonias are very visually demanding plants. They will let you know when to water it as soon as the leaves curl, wrinkle, or sag. Another way is to stick your finger in the soil. You will definitely know when its dry. Think of it like cereal.
This is like a cooking show! I love this!
just started getting into plants, had no idea how relaxing they are to have around.
This really is a complete explanation video THANK YOU
Thank you Summer for the informative tips on watering this is great to know much appreciated, thanks for taking the time to do this 🥰
Thank you Summer, this is so very helpful.
Super helpful as always! Thank you for the great tips and visual demonstrations..... perfect.
These videos are simply incredible 😅🙏🏻🙏🏻.... I really love your attention to details and insights!! Thank You for all the efforts you’re putting into these truly beautiful videos! There is such a world of information to know about each type of plant 🌱 and you deliver it really well!! I can’t wait to learn more🙏🏻🤗🌻
Extremely helpful! Or as we say in New England , ‘Wicked’ Helpful. We have under floor heat in our conservatory so in winter I keep containers of water on the floor to warm up.
Very good information. Thanks so much for your videos.
Incredibly well spoken.... 👍🏻👍🏻
I almost forgot about my air plants 🤦🏻♀️
I always look forward to your knowledge 💚🌿
I have some water bottles with holes on their covers and mimics rain water too 💖 thank you and love all your watering for your hacks
I fill my fish tanks with water through a Zero Water filter.... and i drain the "used" fishtank water into gallon jugs, and use that to water my plants....
It actually cools down to room temperature.... and the fish help with fertilizer
my mother does that. it's pretty legit. plants love it
might be a silly question but is there a lot of ammonia in the water then from the fish poo? And if so, do plants like that?
@@richardtaylor3471 in some country they grow veggie in the lake, its help control amonia level for the fish to live. Some people called this aquaponic
@@richardtaylor3471: It depends on the fish you keep. Goldfish for example are messy and need more water changes than fish such as paradise fish. If you are concerned about the amount of ammonia build up in your tank water, keep an eye on it by using an ammonia indicator. Once the indicator changes ever so slightly, do a water change and use that for watering plants. Very slight ammonia levels won't harm your plants.
@@richardtaylor3471 Aquariums should not have much if any ammonia which is harmful to fish. The filter should turn it into nitrates.
ok this was the video i was looking for for ages ! thank you
With succulents, especially in winter, I do not recommend waterin throughoutly because they will start rotting. If you have a lot of warm sun exposure you can, but if you dont have very bright days or just not that much sun exsposurex I give mine a teaspoon to a tablespoon a week, when its warmer, more often.
Absolutely great and very thorough video!
Just wanted to say... the production of the whole series is sooo good 😍😍
I have 7 hanging plants. It’s impossible to remove the saucers from them to dump the excess water off, so I use a turkey baster to remove it.
you cant tip it just a little catching the water in a bucket?
Bottom watering is best for these!
Thank you Summer for this really informative video!
My pleasure!
I live and work in Riyadh and have some sun-loving plants on my window sill but the soil can become over-dry in between watering so that when it is time to water it runs right through and the soil doesn't have the ability to soak or retain. I try to counter this by using a watering can with fine rose (very small holes) and I also make a mental note of how heavy my pots feel if the soil retains water (and how light they feel when in need of water). LOVE your videos by the way! Love, love, love them! Thank you oh ye plant whisperer xxx
Can you please make a video about leaving plant when going away for a month or so.
THANKS FOR THIS IT IS SO HELPFUL, YOU DO EXCELLENT IN YOUR VIDEOS I AM MOST GRATEFUL FOR YOUR GREAT INFORMATION
LOVE your videos and knowledge you have. Excellent tips. Thank you. Really helpful :)
When you’re from Scotland and blessed with clean tap water
@Dog omg nooo what
Good For You😭😭😭😭
Y’all*
Ya also blessed with rain, cold weather and not much sun.
I am from East Anglia and am cursed by hard water
This series could not have come at a better time. My fiancee and I have recently been bitten by the plant bug and we've been buying plants like crazy. I don't have the best track record with keeping plants alive and this is helping me learn why! Thank you for explaining things in a way that's easy to understand and telling us why something is good or bad instead of just saying "do this, don't do that", it really helps narrow down the best ways to take care of all our new plant babies. :)
Guys, does anyone know the name of the plant at 23:08? My mother used to have it when I was a kid, and I wouldn't know how to begin searching for it...
Summer, you've done a fantastic job with this video, many thanks for clarifying! 👌
That's either a christmas or thanksgiving cactus. My guess is that this one is a thanksgiving cactus (a schlumbergera truncata).
I love your channel. Thanks for all the information....you're awesome Summer!
Brilliant video and so informative. I now understand the why between top and bottom watering. Ps my very first houseplants I planted straight into the decorative pots.Summer time I was fine managing water, winter came and oh my, almost lost my string of pearls. Lucky for me they were mostly pottery pots and my husband drilled a hole at the bottom. Only one pot cracked and I repotted it.
Thanks for the information. I’ve started collecting rain water to water my plants because I was a bit hesitant to give them tap. My plants all love them. My hubby also told me that starch water is great for plants too. I’ve given it a try on a few and haven’t had any adverse effects.
I use cooled boil water from pasta and potatoes - haven't had a problem!
Great video Summer🐞 I love the knowledge you share!
glad you enjoy.
Thank you for showing us how to look up our water quality. I was shocked at how many contaminants are in my city’s water. Great info on caring for plants! Love your channel!
Best watering video ever! Thank you so much! PS you looked lovely in this video :)
Super video can't wait for your next video thanks Summer
Great video, thank you!
Extremely helpful and educational, thanks! 😀
Very helpful. Thanks so much 👍👏
Very in-depth. Thank you. I hope to be able to actually have a Maidenhair fern live in my home.