Thanls for sharing Dave. Great video. The triostar is definitely impressive, and the price has gone down significantly from 2 years ago. I picked up a couple for 12 bucks each last summer. As for why I would pay a couple of hundred versus a cheaper alternative? Mainly its about want. I definitely could and have gotten cheaper similar looking are vibing plants but sometimes thats not enough and I just want what I want. For me it doesn't make sense to add a plant to my collection that "settled" for versus one I really want. The same goes for adding a less expensive or "common" plant versus chasing the trend.
Great video Dave. You really took your time and researched this matter. The common plants have been living in our family homes for generations two reasons: 1. They are easily available . 2. They are affordable. Long before Instagram, we bought the plants for those 2 reasons. Not because Instagram folks made us think we had to have them. You opened a lot of people's eyes on this video. Loved it 😁
Enjoyed the video. The problem with rare plants is that they don’t stay rare. I’ve learned too wait, lost a lot of money buying rare plants with big prices that 2 yrs later wasn’t with a fifth of what paid. So if you really want a “rare” plant be patient it will come down just like the PPP or the Spiritis Sancti. 💚
Now that’s facts! I completely understand because I’ve lost money as well. I buy at whatever price I feel is comfortable…it’s never a race to have it first for me.
Thanks for the great alternatives. I am not new to gardening but am just getting back into houseplants after about a 40-year break. Until I get more comfortable with my ability to keep them alive, it's good to know I don't have to spend a lot of money.
Great video as always, I would like to add more option : - Philodendron polypodioides > Philodendron tortum - Monstera Obliqua > Monstera Adansonii - Philodendron Spiritus Sancti > Anthurium longissimilobum - Philodendron melanochrysum > Philodendron micans - Anthurium luxurians > Anthurium radicans
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!! I WOULD RATHER SAVE MY MONEY AND PURCHASE THE PLANT(S) ON MY EXPENSIVE WISH LIST THAN SETTLE FOR ITS SUBSTITUTE. IT'S LIKE SAVING TO PURCHASE A G-WAGON, OR SETTLING FOR A HORSE AND CARRIAGE. I HAVE A LONG WISH LIST AND EVERY SUMMER I CHISEL AT IT BIT BY BIT. I FEEL BLESSED WHEN I CAN PURCHASE SOMETHING I REALLY WANTED AND WORKED HARD FOR. I FEEL SO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING I PRAYED FOR IN MY HANDS. THIS SUMMER 2023, I CONCENTRATED ON MY HOYA COLLECTION. I HAVE A FEW MORE TO BUY, BUT IT'S WORTH THE WAIT. KEEP THE VIDS COMING-ENJOYING, AND LEARNING.
I really appreciate your perspective on the concept of collection. Imagine if you could take the world rarest baseball card, tear it in half, put it in dirt , and make two more of that baseball card.
Great video Dave! I'm definitely in the nature lover category. I think I own maybe 3 "rare" plants? (I. do have a wishlist though. Lol) the rest are "common" and I have over 50 something. I love them. My place looks like a mini jungle and that brings me peace.❤️
Hi Dave! Still need the Squami! I would say I was just a plant grower before....I did collect hoya and euphorbias and begonias, snakes, chinese evergreens, before 2020 and had an "over" amount of plants.....but now I am a collector as well of more rare plants and plants you cannot get local....so yes I am a collector of philos, anthuriums, and hoya! And still love all plants...so I collect almost everything but no more calatheas or peperomias or monsteras! My dark form forgettii does well for me too! Same store as yours! Love your moms gift you got her! I am sure she loves it! Your S Shake is a beauty and growing well :)
Great video. Thanks for sharing. As a collector I enjoy the challenge/sport of getting a hard to find plant. As a hobbyist I enjoy trying out a variety of common and uncommon plants. Lately, I'm enjoying trying to get plants to grow to their full potential on moss poles. To me, I want to find those plants that do well in my care and bring me joy. Because of you, I'm going to add some anthurium hybrids into my collection. 😀
I can relate to all of this. We are the same kind of collector and hobbyist. Glad your getting some hybrids, maybe you'll make your own unique hybrid one day.
Mm mnt, El Choco Red is worth the money. El Choco Red is the reason I purchase a humidifier. I’m on a budget and place limited. Philodendron El Choc Red - Yea! I’m a 30 plants collector. Love your video. Happy Planting 🪴🌿💚
I haven’t even finished the video yet but I jus had to say you explained plant collecting so well! Some get offended or take it personal when collectors are not into “common plants” but jus like any other collector of things part of the enjoyment is the hunt of the thing and if it’s easily accessible there’s no hunt! Personally I’m somewhere between collector and jus lover of plants..I’m too cheap to be full on collector😂😂
Yeah, I had to find a way to tell the plain truth. I’m not supposed to feel guilty spending however much I WANT lol. Yeah that in between is most people I know. Most full on collectors are the ones that sell plants.
See this is why I know we’d definitely vibe Haha…Great video! I’ve been in various big box stores recently picking up common houseplants. I bought a lemon lime maranta and a silver pothos just yesterday. I also picked up 2 PPP at WALMART for just $25 a piece! We KNOW how much those used to cost a couple of years ago! I’m a collector too though and I still love my rare aroids and orchids. So like you, I buy what I want and pay what I’m comfortable paying for a plant. I also buy a plant if it “speaks to me” for whatever reason and I feel it HAS TO BE part of my collection. That said, I finally gave in and bought a Monstera Albo…even after telling myself I wasn’t feeling the Albo like that! LOL😂🤣 I’m gonna be honest with you though, I’m mad jealous of your Strawberry Shake…it’s been on my wish list for a minute 😍😂Haha
Loving the backdrop, it looks spectacular 💚This was a refreshing video showing a good variety of alternatives for those on lower budgets. I would so love to add a Doc Block, Monstera lechleriana variegata and an Anthurium podophyllum to my collection, with the latter 2 having been on my wishlist for ages now, but unfortunately I've not found either of them for sale in the UK yet. Hopefully this year 🤞
I like this video Dave since I have to be more practical. That strawberry shake is nice but I am not that confident in my plant game yet to cough up the big bucks but I will patiently wait for it to drop. Great video
I love caring for my plants but it takes time and money. When you have a plant you can’t easily replace, it makes the regular investment of you time feel “worth it”. I have some common plants but deep down, I am not as excited when they thrive because they thrive anywhere (that’s why they’re so common). Obviously exceptions apply. That and diversity is interesting. Oh and I think the P. 69686 is a great alternative to the P. Joepii. I feel like the price has gone down on the 69686 and it is such a great grower. The Goeppertia warscewiczii (previously Calathea warszewiczii) is interesting. I don’t typically struggle keeping leaves looking nice but that one aways had a leaf getting crispy. She didn’t earn her keep.
I purchased the monstera lechleriana variegated from ecuagenera FL. But it has four leaves and the last two leaves has no variegation and the first two leaves has light variegation. Do you think it's reverted? Since it just arrived I'm not sure if I should return it or if this is normal . Any advice would be appreciated.
I think it could be reverting. I would definitely return it. Send them email with pictures and also call them after the email. They should be sending you good specimens.
There are definitely levels to this 🪴 game lol - I consider myself a collector who is currently basically just growing green things because of how meh my light is 😅 literally cannot wait to move to a better window situation so I CAN confidently get all the rare and sexies
@@AroidDistrict I’m def one with (multiple😅) grow lights but in my case I also said I’m gonna reserve my 💅🏾 soltech purchase for when I have the better space and setup as a whole. a full a upgrade and whatnot 🎉😉 for the culture
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Thanls for sharing Dave. Great video. The triostar is definitely impressive, and the price has gone down significantly from 2 years ago. I picked up a couple for 12 bucks each last summer. As for why I would pay a couple of hundred versus a cheaper alternative? Mainly its about want. I definitely could and have gotten cheaper similar looking are vibing plants but sometimes thats not enough and I just want what I want. For me it doesn't make sense to add a plant to my collection that "settled" for versus one I really want. The same goes for adding a less expensive or "common" plant versus chasing the trend.
You’re welcome bro. And I agree, that’s perfectly said!
Totally agree, We want what we want regardless of price.
I love this video! Thank you for taking the time to help us plant parents that are balling on a budget lol 💯
Lol. You're always welcome.
Great video Dave. You really took your time and researched this matter. The common plants have been living in our family homes for generations two reasons: 1. They are easily available . 2. They are affordable. Long before Instagram, we bought the plants for those 2 reasons. Not because Instagram folks made us think we had to have them. You opened a lot of people's eyes on this video. Loved it 😁
Thank you and you're absolutely right.
Enjoyed the video. The problem with rare plants is that they don’t stay rare. I’ve learned too wait, lost a lot of money buying rare plants with big prices that 2 yrs later wasn’t with a fifth of what paid. So if you really want a “rare” plant be patient it will come down just like the PPP or the Spiritis Sancti. 💚
Now that’s facts! I completely understand because I’ve lost money as well. I buy at whatever price I feel is comfortable…it’s never a race to have it first for me.
@@AroidDistrict 💚
Thanks for the great alternatives. I am not new to gardening but am just getting back into houseplants after about a 40-year break. Until I get more comfortable with my ability to keep them alive, it's good to know I don't have to spend a lot of money.
You’re welcome. Glad you’re getting back into it. Happy planting!
Great video as always, I would like to add more option :
- Philodendron polypodioides > Philodendron tortum
- Monstera Obliqua > Monstera Adansonii
- Philodendron Spiritus Sancti > Anthurium longissimilobum
- Philodendron melanochrysum > Philodendron micans
- Anthurium luxurians > Anthurium radicans
Thank you. Oh these alternatives are perfect!
9:12 my gosh the spread on that thing!!!🤩
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!! I WOULD RATHER SAVE MY MONEY AND PURCHASE THE PLANT(S) ON MY EXPENSIVE WISH LIST THAN SETTLE FOR ITS SUBSTITUTE. IT'S LIKE SAVING TO PURCHASE A G-WAGON, OR SETTLING FOR A HORSE AND CARRIAGE. I HAVE A LONG WISH LIST AND EVERY SUMMER I CHISEL AT IT BIT BY BIT. I FEEL BLESSED WHEN I CAN PURCHASE SOMETHING I REALLY WANTED AND WORKED HARD FOR. I FEEL SO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING I PRAYED FOR IN MY HANDS. THIS SUMMER 2023, I CONCENTRATED ON MY HOYA COLLECTION. I HAVE A FEW MORE TO BUY, BUT IT'S WORTH THE WAIT. KEEP THE VIDS COMING-ENJOYING, AND LEARNING.
I really appreciate your perspective on the concept of collection. Imagine if you could take the world rarest baseball card, tear it in half, put it in dirt , and make two more of that baseball card.
Thank you...and exactly! What if those expensive Sneakers can change shape or be crossed with some other sneakers lol.
Great video Dave! I'm definitely in the nature lover category. I think I own maybe 3 "rare" plants? (I. do have a wishlist though. Lol) the rest are "common" and I have over 50 something.
I love them. My place looks like a mini jungle and that brings me peace.❤️
That’s dope! No matter what the plants are, I think having the whole jungle indoors is the biggest flex.
@@AroidDistrict Agreed!
Great Video Dave! That was super fun! Some really good alternatives. Thanks again 💚
Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in.
Hi Dave, I I like plants that she don't see much. Like The windmill Palm I just bought. But I like watching your's. I'm a great-grandma today 💞
Oh nice! Congrats on being a Great Grandmother. Blessings to you and your family.
Hi Dave! Still need the Squami! I would say I was just a plant grower before....I did collect hoya and euphorbias and begonias, snakes, chinese evergreens, before 2020 and had an "over" amount of plants.....but now I am a collector as well of more rare plants and plants you cannot get local....so yes I am a collector of philos, anthuriums, and hoya! And still love all plants...so I collect almost everything but no more calatheas or peperomias or monsteras! My dark form forgettii does well for me too! Same store as yours! Love your moms gift you got her! I am sure she loves it! Your S Shake is a beauty and growing well :)
Hey Justina thanks for stopping thru. Glad that Forgetii is doing well for you.
You have a plant addition. It could be worse, I love your collection.
I love the statement you made “it could be worse”
This was a great video and different from what other plant TH-camrs do, Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
As a collector I enjoy the challenge/sport of getting a hard to find plant. As a hobbyist I enjoy trying out a variety of common and uncommon plants. Lately, I'm enjoying trying to get plants to grow to their full potential on moss poles. To me, I want to find those plants that do well in my care and bring me joy. Because of you, I'm going to add some anthurium hybrids into my collection. 😀
I can relate to all of this. We are the same kind of collector and hobbyist. Glad your getting some hybrids, maybe you'll make your own unique hybrid one day.
Awesome video!!!! Love 💘 the background 😍 💕 ❤
Thank you!
Dave I loved this video and your collection is impressive 💚
Going to the nursery and filming the plants for comparison purposes instead of posting pics from online is some sh:t I ain’t ever seen 👏👏👏.
I figured it would make more sense to do that and show price.
LOVED this video! 👏🏼👏🏼 Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you! Will do!
The black pagoda also gives off labisia turtleback vibes!
I can see that!
Mm mnt, El Choco Red is worth the money. El Choco Red is the reason I purchase a humidifier. I’m on a budget and place limited. Philodendron El Choc Red - Yea! I’m a 30 plants collector. Love your video. Happy Planting 🪴🌿💚
Thank you! Yep them Chocos are worth the money.
These plant dupes were spot on. Hopefully other people will be able to expand their plant pallet after watching this video.
I hope so too. Thanks for tuning in.
Wow never seen the burle marx flame before!
Thanks for sharing!
Great comparisons, Dave! Enjoyed the video! ❤️
Thank you!
MAGNIFICENT VIDEO! 🖤🍃
Thank you!
I have a Philodendron strawberry shake and regret nothing. My alternative that I also own is painted lady.
Yeah I actually forgot about Painted Lady.
I haven’t even finished the video yet but I jus had to say you explained plant collecting so well! Some get offended or take it personal when collectors are not into “common plants” but jus like any other collector of things part of the enjoyment is the hunt of the thing and if it’s easily accessible there’s no hunt!
Personally I’m somewhere between collector and jus lover of plants..I’m too cheap to be full on collector😂😂
Yeah, I had to find a way to tell the plain truth. I’m not supposed to feel guilty spending however much I WANT lol.
Yeah that in between is most people I know. Most full on collectors are the ones that sell plants.
100% agree about the calathea it’s a gorgeous underrated velvety plant..and I can attest to the fact that it is a easy grower
See this is why I know we’d definitely vibe Haha…Great video! I’ve been in various big box stores recently picking up common houseplants. I bought a lemon lime maranta and a silver pothos just yesterday. I also picked up 2 PPP at WALMART for just $25 a piece! We KNOW how much those used to cost a couple of years ago!
I’m a collector too though and I still love my rare aroids and orchids. So like you, I buy what I want and pay what I’m comfortable paying for a plant. I also buy a plant if it “speaks to me” for whatever reason and I feel it HAS TO BE part of my collection. That said, I finally gave in and bought a Monstera Albo…even after telling myself I wasn’t feeling the Albo like that! LOL😂🤣
I’m gonna be honest with you though, I’m mad jealous of your Strawberry Shake…it’s been on my wish list for a minute 😍😂Haha
Yep I think we connected because I just bought a Lemon Lime Maranta LOL. Perfectly said, if the plant speaks to me, than it’s worth it.
@@AroidDistrict 💯 No doubt we definitely connected…the lemon lime maranta is a must for any plant collection…according to both of us anyway 😂LOL
Loving the backdrop, it looks spectacular 💚This was a refreshing video showing a good variety of alternatives for those on lower budgets. I would so love to add a Doc Block, Monstera lechleriana variegata and an Anthurium podophyllum to my collection, with the latter 2 having been on my wishlist for ages now, but unfortunately I've not found either of them for sale in the UK yet. Hopefully this year 🤞
Thank you Carey. Yeah I hope all those options get over to UK soon.
I like this video Dave since I have to be more practical. That strawberry shake is nice but I am not that confident in my plant game yet to cough up the big bucks but I will patiently wait for it to drop. Great video
Thank you. I appreciate the practical plant parents.
Love you!
Now the monstera burle Marx's. I'm waiting on that big leaf one.
Naw, B! The rare plants are way better! ❤
Ok ok you sold me on the monstera lechleriana variegated I'm on a search for it. Once again I love your video topic.
Thank you. Ecuagenera websites in US should have the Lechleriana.
I love caring for my plants but it takes time and money. When you have a plant you can’t easily replace, it makes the regular investment of you time feel “worth it”. I have some common plants but deep down, I am not as excited when they thrive because they thrive anywhere (that’s why they’re so common). Obviously exceptions apply. That and diversity is interesting.
Oh and I think the P. 69686 is a great alternative to the P. Joepii. I feel like the price has gone down on the 69686 and it is such a great grower.
The Goeppertia warscewiczii (previously Calathea warszewiczii) is interesting. I don’t typically struggle keeping leaves looking nice but that one aways had a leaf getting crispy. She didn’t earn her keep.
Yeah, your right. The challenge of raising the plant to maturity is “a thing”. Oh I’m seeing the 69686 indeed drop to 30-40$ average.
Cool video! So Uhmm…so where did u get that Ace hybrid??? 🙏🏾 😊
It was Etsy, I’ll text you the shop.
Please do. Thanks!
I would spend on the philo cuz I don't fool with caleathea and I don't love agleonema, lol!
I completely understand!!!
🙂❤️🌱✨
I purchased the monstera lechleriana variegated from ecuagenera FL. But it has four leaves and the last two leaves has no variegation and the first two leaves has light variegation. Do you think it's reverted? Since it just arrived I'm not sure if I should return it or if this is normal . Any advice would be appreciated.
I think it could be reverting. I would definitely return it. Send them email with pictures and also call them after the email. They should be sending you good specimens.
I've learned not to buy variegated plants that can revert without seeing an image of the exact plant I'm buying.
Incredible‼️ so impressive and I learned a lot, thank you 💚🪴
You’re welcome. Thank you for tuning in!
Thank you for this wonderful video 🪴🙏🏻…
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.
There are definitely levels to this 🪴 game lol - I consider myself a collector who is currently basically just growing green things because of how meh my light is 😅
literally cannot wait to move to a better window situation so I CAN confidently get all the rare and sexies
I heard that! What you feel about grow lights to fix that? I’m liking my grow lights better than a window.
@@AroidDistrict I’m def one with (multiple😅) grow lights but in my case I also said I’m gonna reserve my 💅🏾 soltech purchase for when I have the better space and setup as a whole. a full a upgrade and whatnot 🎉😉 for the culture