I RELEASED 1000 BUGS INTO MY HOUSE for pest management! | Houseplant Care Vlog

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  • @feliciafelicia6965
    @feliciafelicia6965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I need you to release that anxiety and second guessing and just breathe. We love you just the way you are, faults and all.

  • @MrPeertje01
    @MrPeertje01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Whenever you ask “is that something you guys would like to see?” the answer is yes

  • @sarahannepearce
    @sarahannepearce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It would be great to see a follow up on the beneficial bugs. 😁

  • @laurenjohnson5880
    @laurenjohnson5880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I find it hilarious that Ryan doesn't know you are doing this lol

    • @Shann1989
      @Shann1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I recently found a bunch of larvae in my sphagnum propagation cup and I screamed. My husband said: "What???" And I was like, "uhhh nothing honey!" He'll freak out ....

    • @Fpclark
      @Fpclark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That what I thought..... "see if he notices🤣😅🤣😅

    • @allthingsmaloney5634
      @allthingsmaloney5634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      me with my husband but with the rabbits I added to our chicken coop a few months ago... babies were born today!! hahaha he still has no idea the rabbits are even there.

    • @AllTimeNiamh
      @AllTimeNiamh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@allthingsmaloney5634 just be careful with this, rabbits breed soooo quickly and you may be overrun shortly with baby bunnies lol

    • @allthingsmaloney5634
      @allthingsmaloney5634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AllTimeNiamh my rabbits aren't colony style. Only my female new zealand lives mixed with the chickens. The other is in a hutch outside 😁 purposeful breeding being done here. Colony style is too unpredictable for me haha I like to know exactly the day babies are gunna be born.

  • @suekuly4723
    @suekuly4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Please keep us updated on the bugs and if you noticed a difference.

  • @1991HULK1991
    @1991HULK1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I probably shouldn't have watched this with my husband in the room. 😂
    Harli: Ryan doesn't know I'm letting bugs out in the house, maybe he won't notice.
    My husband, who I didn't think was paying attention, looks up: I'm watching you.

    • @jessicarussell8425
      @jessicarussell8425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my god my boyfriend’s name is Ryan too 😂 and he gave me a look when she said that too

  • @onyxm00n
    @onyxm00n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Kai is absolutely beautiful, Harli! And I can tell how loved he is by the way he looks at you. You're doing an incredible job momma! (And daddy!)
    I can't wait for an update on how the larvae do with controlling the pests. I've had a massive outbreak of mealies on my bedroom pothos... All 4 of them!! 😭🤦‍♀️

  • @stephaniekarl2650
    @stephaniekarl2650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the casual video! Can you talk more about keeping plants in sphagnum? Like do you keep the moss consistently moist, how much do you let it dry out? When if ever do you transfer it to dirt?

    • @Twinkletoesss27
      @Twinkletoesss27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes would love to see this as well!!!

  • @cherylfaulkner7991
    @cherylfaulkner7991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Looks like you did something to your hair!! Looks cute and bouncy! I like that look!!

  • @samscorner8101
    @samscorner8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Harli! I have a pink and white vintage horse pot I could send you. It's about the size of the deer. If you want it you could have it. I would love to see you plant something in it!

    • @emilyb3020
      @emilyb3020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this is so sweet 🥺💕

  • @finnster6582
    @finnster6582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Tell us how the bugs did. Did they fly around and bug you all.

  • @eataleak
    @eataleak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I feel like a staghorn fern in the deer planter would be a cute choice

  • @LindseysLovies
    @LindseysLovies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Walking itself has therapeutic and relaxing properties because it involves back and forth motion (left foot right foot) so it makes sense why that would be therapeutic!

  • @carlycanary3851
    @carlycanary3851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love when Kai turns his head sideways being all coy and cute

  • @DollyDarkside
    @DollyDarkside 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I got that same cactus at Lowe's a couple months ago. It was literally on the verge of death. I watered it. And not even in a week it perked right up and is now 2x the size it was when i got it 🖤🖤

  • @sandyg8794
    @sandyg8794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Harli! I must say that I love your hair curled. It looks so pretty! I'm anxious to hear how the green lacewings do for you and Ryan's reaction when he saw them. Kai is growing so fast and is such a cutie. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Shurkan2
    @Shurkan2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes please do a vintage planter video, I think planters can be so amazing in setting plants in scene :)

  • @thistooshallpass9589
    @thistooshallpass9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kai Kai is so adorable! I have the same “thing” for vintage planters. I have them set up on a beautiful wood vintage liquor cabinet. Would love to see your whole collection when all planted up.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @jw2223
    @jw2223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Harli - make a video on plants that you can cut back all the way! I'd be down to see that

  • @HK912288
    @HK912288 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m LOVING the vintage planters! I’m using some vintage kitchen and food tins!

  • @josefiakansala2081
    @josefiakansala2081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these semi casual videos where you just take care of your plants

  • @Real_k8
    @Real_k8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i watch for the plant but mostly for the mommy kai interactions!!!!!! sooo cute

  • @awildacharriez3877
    @awildacharriez3877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you made this video. Very curious to see how well they do in your home managing pests. Please come back with an update. 😀

  • @alexisplourde4645
    @alexisplourde4645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely understand wanting that propogation in the vase longer~ I think they’re really cool and pretty ❤️

  • @courtneymurphy5832
    @courtneymurphy5832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the pothos around the mirror!

  • @chanceandzena6143
    @chanceandzena6143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Your hair is so pretty

  • @PlantyWho
    @PlantyWho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love a casual planty video 💕

  • @shelbyhoyt9355
    @shelbyhoyt9355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m excited for an update on the bugs! I’ve thought about getting some for my plants. I just found my first case of spider mites 😭😭😭

  • @KB-hs7vh
    @KB-hs7vh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot wait for springtime to repot and trim back and propagate and do all the planty things!

  • @Kati-did
    @Kati-did 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have bought lacewings from them twice! Love it. If I ever see pest I will do it again for sure! I like the hexagon package better because there is no mess. No husk. I never saw them again and only have had one adult.

  • @summer-leetye1633
    @summer-leetye1633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I almost never do gardening if I can’t watch one of your videos at the same time, such an awesome pass time 😍

  • @victoriap1649
    @victoriap1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your vintage planters and how excited they make you! So cute

  • @christinachu227
    @christinachu227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plant care is super relaxing. And also, this video got me to do some pruning I had been putting off! My plants thank you.

  • @hollyramon880
    @hollyramon880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always loved vintage offbeat planters. Love it!

  • @sherryporsch9349
    @sherryporsch9349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gosh!! Ky has grown so much so fast!! Walking! Wow! Love the vintage planters. 😍

  • @Kaliiscute
    @Kaliiscute 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That baby is a doll!!!!! He is soooooo cute!!! Those eyes!!! 😍

  • @beautybystephaniee
    @beautybystephaniee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see the full vintage planter collection! I feel like my worlds are colliding because I happen to run a vintage shop on Etsy haha. Plants combined with vintage is the content I am here for!

  • @evelynmartinez8751
    @evelynmartinez8751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes to vintage planter collection!

  • @tammie30294
    @tammie30294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harli...do a follow up on the vintage pots. I’m dying to see what you put in the tiny cow!

  • @alexcolella3890
    @alexcolella3890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these kinds of videos so much!!! I’m curious to see how well the bugs work for pests!!

  • @something.about.plants2495
    @something.about.plants2495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the golden pothos in your bathroom! It looks so pretty on the mirror!

  • @SarahPlante
    @SarahPlante 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make the most interesting plant chore videos 😁 I actually stay entertained the whole time. You just have so much personality in your videos 💚

  • @delianysramos6063
    @delianysramos6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I didn’t thought that releasing bugs into ur home purposefully was a thing... it’s soo cool!
    btw the planters are super cute too ❤️

  • @jamiek7275
    @jamiek7275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love plant care videos like this, please do more!

  • @KB-hs7vh
    @KB-hs7vh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And yes to the vintage pot video! Soooo cute! And definitely will want an update on the pests! Hopefully your larvae will do good work! 💪💪

  • @thebeauceronboys9397
    @thebeauceronboys9397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love labisia & ardisia, they are incredibly underrated, the colors are unreal and gLoRiOuS 🥰

  • @thecakepopsistars
    @thecakepopsistars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those roots on the lemon lime maranta! 🥰

  • @shell3775
    @shell3775 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE the vintage planters!

  • @lulu486
    @lulu486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Off topic, but your skin looks amazing!

  • @steph7872
    @steph7872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Pothos on the bathroom mirror so cute! Funny where I live micas love the sun. Micans did super well under my grow lights to :)

    • @michellemoeckel4770
      @michellemoeckel4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My micans didn’t grow at all until I moved it under a light. Now it’s growing so fast!

    • @steph7872
      @steph7872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michellemoeckel4770 awe!! yay!!! Are yours turning more burgundy? Mine did after putting it under the grow lights for winter. Such a gorgeous plant.

    • @michellemoeckel4770
      @michellemoeckel4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steph7872 yes, more color for sure.

  • @SI3RRAL30N3
    @SI3RRAL30N3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok I *need* a vintage planter video

  • @Plant_mom657
    @Plant_mom657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please keep us updated with the bugs !

  • @jalissaparle2812
    @jalissaparle2812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you have a jumping spider in your IKEA greenhouse! They hang out all over my plants in my outdoor greenhouse and are amazing at keeping down pests! I'm not a spider lover but jumping ones are an exception. 😍

  • @elinlindstrom6433
    @elinlindstrom6433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to water plants I use a PET bottle with holes in the cork. Works great!

  • @emilypurdy8979
    @emilypurdy8979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can totally relate to the tiny cup/going back and forth to water! I have about 250 houseplants and I take each one (normally one in each hand) and I walk it all the way to the kitchen and water them in the sink. It certainly takes me a bit, but I enjoy it so much! It’s hard to explain the feeling but you hit the nail on the head! 😆💚

  • @rnk957n8
    @rnk957n8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great jobs done Harli! Loves your hair n nails and the planters Kais a cutipie!! 💚👍👌

  • @StrangeDisposition
    @StrangeDisposition 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don’t worry Harli, I’ll keep your bug secret🤫! Also thanks for the micans tip. I have one that is not doing well and it’s being blasted with light under a grow light 😬 so I’ll move it!

  • @forfam1992
    @forfam1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Relaxing when I'm not battling thrips...waaaahhhh
    Great video!

  • @kaliphaneuf7249
    @kaliphaneuf7249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get the “back n forthedness” thing.. I do that when folding clothes.. I get a stack of towels, I’ll run and put them up, come back and fold another stack, repeat... and I do that with my plant care too.. so you’re not the only one!

  • @SimplyBethany
    @SimplyBethany 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed and took care of my plants with you pruning off dead and watering.😊

  • @leannakincanizales4475
    @leannakincanizales4475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want that lemon lime cutting girl! It's gorgeous!

  • @kieranickel2163
    @kieranickel2163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    harli !! loved this relaxed planty chores video, but you mentioned you’d link some thicker plastic plant saucers in the description and i’ve been looking for some ! can you link them ? thanks for this video it inspired me to do some relaxing plant chores too:)

  • @jamluxx
    @jamluxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nothing more satisfying than seeing dead leaves being removed from a healthy plant

  • @genesiswoodforde7745
    @genesiswoodforde7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay hanging out with my girl

  • @Avocetexotics
    @Avocetexotics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Is it bad that literally everytime i go to the store i get new plants? Before covid i had maybe 5 plants now I have around 50.... 🤭 I have done a ton of propogations recently so a ton of them have been from that. I love my little plant babies!

  • @plantsrforever4150
    @plantsrforever4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I release lace wings every year for my plants and they work amazing but my input for you is next time you order order the hex frame bc more of them are alive in those for some reason then in the larvae bottles 🤩💯 but those will work too just won’t be 1,000 of them not even close lol I figured that out the hard way but the hex frames they are always all there 🤩🙌🏻

    • @alexagreer3378
      @alexagreer3378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do they fly around at all?

    • @plantsrforever4150
      @plantsrforever4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexagreer3378 no I never seen them fly anywhere they stay on the plants they don’t like fly around they stay where the food is so they won’t be anywhere in the house besides your plant pots

    • @marylajoie2999
      @marylajoie2999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you recommend releasing all 1000 at once? I bought the same one as in this video and am not finding many alive.. I have easily 100 plants in one corner of my home. I guess I’m unsure if I would be overwhelmed by the number of lacewing if I were to release the whole bottle

    • @plantsrforever4150
      @plantsrforever4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marylajoie2999 yes you want to put them all out at once just shake a little in each plant and if you don’t have enough to do all the plants then shake the bottle every 3 plants or so bc they will spread themselves out on your plants and crawl plant to plant for food anyway so it’s all good 💖

    • @plantsrforever4150
      @plantsrforever4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marylajoie2999 you won’t be overwhelmed bc in that bottle there isn’t anywhere near 1,000 of them and if there was you still won’t be overwhelmed they won’t bother you and you won’t even know they are there unless you look for them on your plants really close! Promise they aren’t bothersome at all!

  • @WitchyWendigo
    @WitchyWendigo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Ray, a drop of golden sun" 🌞 🦌

  • @Sarah-dm7np
    @Sarah-dm7np 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that everytime u talk about your cebu blue plant u say cebu boo and then make fun of yourself and I just love it so much lol I always end up saying cebu boo

  • @claudiagaytan2828
    @claudiagaytan2828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes on the vintage planter collection!!!

  • @elvandylis867
    @elvandylis867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very wonderful and enjoyable video Harli! You're a true expert and I always learn something new from your videos! The Bugs I gotta try!!!

  • @dezzi1232
    @dezzi1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Bugs thing is a good idea.. keep us posted on how well it works out 🪴🙂

  • @feelslikeforeve
    @feelslikeforeve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As soon as I saw the title, I was so excited to hear what the hell Ryan thought of that idea but of course he doesn't even know lol. You look so cute in curly hair Harli! Lovely video as always :)

  • @cuddlefish322
    @cuddlefish322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok so those baby lacewings are kinda cute, not gonna lie. And the ANIMAL POTS AGH! I love the doe (and sang along) it reminds me of my very first planty experience. When my mom wouldnt let me get a pet so I asked for a plant instead. I planted a flower mix into a lamb shaped planter and that was my BABY. To this day I wish I remember the variety of flowers it was!

  • @kkkirstennn1
    @kkkirstennn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video, so relaxing to just watch you take care of your plants:)

  • @mustachadon
    @mustachadon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use a 5 gallon pump pressure sprayer to water. Saves a ton of time and effort.

  • @something.about.plants2495
    @something.about.plants2495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oooooo I’ve been curious about beneficial bugs!!

  • @erikamejia9420
    @erikamejia9420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your curled hair was so pretty! Also loooove that you released the bugs without telling ryan ahahah

  • @DAjanapeterson
    @DAjanapeterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That cow face is my whole mood. LOL. I’m loving those pots

  • @moolissa9510
    @moolissa9510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG Harli !!! When I saw you with your hair curled up, my jaw dropped. You looking like a snackk ( you also look like a snack even with your hair straight.) Plant-wise, they looking really healthy and beautiful as always!! I would be down to see all your vintage planter collection.

  • @terenlarge
    @terenlarge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do the back and forth watering too! With a little teapot haha, gives me time to get completely relaxed

  • @suedub5156
    @suedub5156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love!! I’ve been putting off potting up a Frydek so I did that while watching! Also, I love collecting vintage so a vid on your collection would be awesome!

  • @mimihook169
    @mimihook169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Suuper relaxed. Hope there will be an update on the bugs.

  • @frannnlife
    @frannnlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve never heard of these before. Excited to see if they work for you!

  • @kristinaslief5287
    @kristinaslief5287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely need a show specifically for vintage ceramic planters👒💚 My grandmother had tons, I inherited a few high heels & a kangaroo💚

  • @ginathegreat2907
    @ginathegreat2907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Green lacewing larve-- you probably won't ever see them but your pests will disappear 😊 If I have a breakout I buy every 2 weeks and if not I get them monthly

  • @sarahrecob547
    @sarahrecob547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I collect vintage planters too! Love the ones you’ve picked up. 😊

  • @tess3000
    @tess3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loveeee these plant care vlogs!

  • @kirstenhoba
    @kirstenhoba 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ps. I love the low key stuff .. it's like you're puttering with your plants. It's what I do regularly 😜

  • @Uptown_Xotix
    @Uptown_Xotix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harli, the “sp.” in the Labisia Riau refers “species”. Riau is the species name. Gorgeous plant. Definitely something I’ll consider.

  • @dragonsroots
    @dragonsroots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily one of my favorite videos from you!

  • @pfil.odendron2036
    @pfil.odendron2036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A ‘guess that price’ ...Price is Right style with a Planty Friend of yours. You each guess the prices paid for the plants. Like a recorded Skype call.

  • @AggravatedBother
    @AggravatedBother 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe how long it took me to notice the Karasuno hoodie, ugh, I need 😣💕

  • @ruthdennisKnits
    @ruthdennisKnits 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂🙃 I do the same, I use a small cup and go back and forth watering. Yup for me it's therapy

  • @soralaexploradora
    @soralaexploradora 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL yes please do a full video of your vintage animal planters. So cute and unique 🤣😍😊

  • @ginasmith8569
    @ginasmith8569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg curly hair! Your hair is so pretty and healthy ❤️

  • @annepowell756
    @annepowell756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harli, thanks for video....hope those good beasties do the job for you!

  • @NoNo-zx4gt
    @NoNo-zx4gt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve wanted to put bugs in my house for such a long time. I have mealybugs all over my plants. I wipe most of them out every few months or so but I’m ready for something to eat them!

    • @emilyb3020
      @emilyb3020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spray with diluted alcohol and/or neem oil!

  • @amkas9871
    @amkas9871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    pleaseeee make a vintage planter collection tour videooooo

  • @Anna-pd6dc
    @Anna-pd6dc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Cebu blue is so beautiful

  • @tree-essence
    @tree-essence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Harli! Looks like this video is from 9 months ago, and I'm wondering how your experience with the green lacewings has been? Have you had any issues or reasons why you wouldn't recommend doing it? Thanks & hope your sweet new babe is doing great! 🙂