philodendron hederaceum var hederaceum / micans -- how to care for and grow them

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  • This has been one of my most highly requested videos and I hope it doesn't disappoint! Just as a reminder, the advice I give is based on personal experience and preferences, and is not the end all be all. But! I hope that maybe some of these things helps you in your micans journey if you've been struggling, and I promise this plant is worth it once it gets into a groove!
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  • @Sophia1991sd
    @Sophia1991sd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish you could post more plant care videos. you mention really helpful things unlike a lot of other plant youtubers that seem like a broken record and mention the same repetitive tips again and again like: bright indirect light, water when first two inches are dry, it's better to underwater plants and these sort of things that we all know. I don't care if you're not speaking of a plant which is not as lush as your Micans. talking about your experiences even with a plant that is struggling at the moment can be helpful too

  • @bjwilliams8990
    @bjwilliams8990 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you have given the best explanation for leaves not unfurling that I have seen to date.

  • @Aquamarine.Aubrey
    @Aquamarine.Aubrey ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome video Charmaine! You hit it out of the ballpark! I'm pretty sure you and Alice and Fern are my 3 favorite TH-camrs 💚💚💚 Yay Canada 🇨🇦😄 Ps. I'm American 🙂

  • @robinhavens695
    @robinhavens695 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This came in so handy and at perfect timing!!! My BFF just gave me a newly potted up cutting and I want to do the best for it!!!💚🐶💚Thank you❤❤❤

  • @melodymohler8938
    @melodymohler8938 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would you please elaborate again about what kind of soil to use for my mican.

  • @Ladytee1231
    @Ladytee1231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried your 2 cup method for the micans and Philodendron Brandi. It was a huge success. Love it Thanks

  • @ididit36
    @ididit36 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the advice. My Micans is trailing and has grown to trailing on my bed; I just pinned it up but I’m going to trim it to get that full look.

  • @hennesseyme9112
    @hennesseyme9112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have one on my balcony and will not cut it until it hits my living room floor. I used to be cheap and would purchase cuttings and all died. I invested in two over priced plants from Etsy that died. Finally found an awesome grower. The plant was right below the pot, now it is at least 6 feet long. I also tried to make it climb, and it didn't do well at all but I also didn't use a moss pole. Nice and informative vid, and yes, they love showers. I tend to leave it outside in the rain, or fertilize it and allow it to get sun sun stress it since the colors are gorgeous.

  • @OfTheDarkIDare
    @OfTheDarkIDare ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 2 cup method is everything! Totally worked for my Micans when you first shared this awesome technique. Thank you!!

    • @single_use_planet_
      @single_use_planet_ ปีที่แล้ว

      How long did it take to get roots for you?

    • @OfTheDarkIDare
      @OfTheDarkIDare ปีที่แล้ว

      @@single_use_planet_ I think they started in like a week and really good at 2 weeks. And I had tried to root them in a glass of water and no luck! Super cool :)

    • @single_use_planet_
      @single_use_planet_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OfTheDarkIDare holy shit! I tried rooting mine in water for months and nothing ever happened 😅 so I'll try putting it in a moisture dome, thanks!

    • @OfTheDarkIDare
      @OfTheDarkIDare ปีที่แล้ว

      @@single_use_planet_ yay! do it!

  • @inbethsinterest
    @inbethsinterest ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought calmag at your rec and it helped a lot with chlorosis on my micans 😊

  • @sanchezkaylle8322
    @sanchezkaylle8322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started my micans on a lazy pole, but I might just let it trail after this. ❤️

  • @seara-beara
    @seara-beara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have two micans, one that is in a more diffused light situation and one that has been directly in an east facing window for several months, and i literally just pulled the one that had been in the window into a shadier spot two days ago bc i wasnt enjoying the sun stressed look.
    i had definitely noticed some of that leaf damage on mine that you pointed out, and im fairly certain its not from pests, so i am glad for the showering/bathing tip.
    thanks for the video 🥰

  • @WickedNattyRoots
    @WickedNattyRoots ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, wow and WOW, plant video of the year goes to you!!! I have to say I have watched thousands of plant videos and found this one to be the most real, natural, genuine and informative! Ironically enough I have been searching for tips on Micans (the universe knows) as ALL 3 of mine recently turned out with black spots and turned pink, flimsy and falling off easily, I think it's from underwatering and also moved them away from the cold winter window in Boston, I am hoping to save it by chopping it, do you think even after 70% of its leaves doing this the plant still has a chance? Again, AMAZING video and wish you all the success, we hope to see more videos like this, cheers! 💦🌱💫

  • @katydid93
    @katydid93 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video provided so much helpful information! Not just for micans, but for house plants in general. Well done!

  • @lleo9703
    @lleo9703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Received my micans in soil, it’s roots would die. I’d prop it, put it back in soil (with drainage) it’s roots would die, on and on. Started experimenting with PON for hoyas and when my micans developed enough roots, thought, what the heck? And tried the micans in PON. Perfect combination! You are right on with that advice! Just potted up my second pot of micans in PON in self watering pot. I started using cal-mag after watching you and Alice. Love your channel, Charmaine! Hope you are having a great time with your family in US.

  • @marthamiriam8983
    @marthamiriam8983 ปีที่แล้ว

    That trailing Micans has always been my favorite, then the Rhipsalis collection💚💚💚💚LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

  • @onestrangeanimal3212
    @onestrangeanimal3212 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved that you put the correct species name in the title. Thank you for all the tips 🙏 I'm considering propagating mine and I'm thankful for the useful information.

  • @BeckyGlinka
    @BeckyGlinka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips! Especially about propagation as I'm planning to give a friend a start of mine in the spring. Mine is growing great in soil (with drainage), but I have a pretty small collection, work from home, and putter about checking on who needs to be watered pretty frequently. :)

  • @dustyrittenhouse7622
    @dustyrittenhouse7622 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have literally learned more in just five minutes of your video than many other plant videos I have seen. You are so thorough and knowledgeable! Also, you're adorable but I noticed you don't feel the need to try to impress people with unnecessary "cuteness" that often comes off fake. You are straight to the facts! I just bought my second micans (killed the first one - lack of knowledge about plants) but this video was so helpful for micans lovers!❤

  • @mistysstudio87
    @mistysstudio87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re a great teacher! I enjoyed watching this video… With one of my absolute favorite house plants! Thank you for sharing your beautiful plant!

  • @unholeyplanting11
    @unholeyplanting11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have one of mine in a very dark room and the leaves are almost black 😍🥰
    My big one just got a chop cause it was 9 ft long. They're the easiest best plant

  • @PetraEmmy
    @PetraEmmy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I want a micans! 😉 I can not start 2023 breaking my resolution already! 😅😅😅💚🌿

    • @vickktoriaa
      @vickktoriaa ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not 2023 yet though😏

  • @alexsiberry4775
    @alexsiberry4775 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a wonderful video - such a wealth of information and your inspirational P. micans falls in a magnificent cascade of shimmery green and black leaves! Bravo!!

  • @tinaseminerio6977
    @tinaseminerio6977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Love this. I immediate put my Micans in the sink and gave it a little spray down followed by a hair cut. Also, thanks for explaining the spotting.

  • @lindsayjohnston1785
    @lindsayjohnston1785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The leaves definitely turn orange/red when sun stressed and is kind of cool because it reminds me of Fall but I'd personally take the lower light dark green leaves. I can tell the one I have that gets blasted by a grow light and is sun stressed isn't as healthy as the ones grown under lower light.

  • @rchlhcr
    @rchlhcr ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful! Ive been dealing with so much spotting on ny newer leaves and couldn't get a clear answrr anywhere on what was happening (no signs of pests!). Thank you so much!

  • @sandylockhart3172
    @sandylockhart3172 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, watching from Canada 🇨🇦👋 great video, micans is one of my favourite plants. Thanks for the tips and care 🪴💚

  • @christinak2443
    @christinak2443 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been wanting a Micans but I was worried about my space. Now I know I have the perfect spot for it 😊 Thank you

  • @cbeavers83
    @cbeavers83 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was sooooo helpful. I've been looking everywhere for this exact advice!

  • @_hanmade
    @_hanmade ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so helpful bc I'm currently trying to rehab my micans! I've been so scared to get the leaves wet thinking they'd melt so the shower tip is super interesting!! thank u!

  • @Talhasarwar47
    @Talhasarwar47 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also grow micans so whatever you tell is so true to micans. I hve been exactly doing what you advised ❤

  • @Shopgirl2731
    @Shopgirl2731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! As I was watching this, a mican strand got caught in my hair and the entire basket came toppling down on my bathroom floor. Now I’m trying to figure out how to keep it secured on the top of a shelf! 😅

  • @amelise
    @amelise ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Micans, thank you for all the effort you put into this video! Sydney Plant Guy has one on a pole that looks amazing.

  • @melrussell7830
    @melrussell7830 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, a very useful video 😊 I love my micans and I have been struggling as she had Thrip’s! I do chop my Neon Pothos and that certainly is a lot fuller💚

  • @cjbc7791
    @cjbc7791 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was excellent, Charmaine. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot! Now I’m gonna go shower and chop my micans. 😅Thank you!

  • @danihu03
    @danihu03 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was sooooo informative. THANK YOU! Mine has a few leaves turning orange. Plus its not really getting bigger. I was worried! I think the combo of waiting to long to water and using a grow light is my problem. I was also wondering how pon would work. You answered all of my questions.

  • @realhotplantmomshit3396
    @realhotplantmomshit3396 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have mine in leca and she LOVES it!

  • @yororo0820
    @yororo0820 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alright you’ve convinced me to transfer my micans to pon… fingers crossed!

  • @stephanblack4558
    @stephanblack4558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @LauraLancealot
    @LauraLancealot ปีที่แล้ว

    The things I learnt 😊 in one video

  • @allenpost3616
    @allenpost3616 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was of great help. Thank you. 👍

  • @emmanuelagabriela4324
    @emmanuelagabriela4324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow is very beautiful

  • @Joey11122
    @Joey11122 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned so much from this video thank you

  • @juliafredrickson8915
    @juliafredrickson8915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Thanks so much.

  • @par3433
    @par3433 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your constant NAGGING about the Micans makes me really want to focus on mine for 2023 but of course I overwatered it before the holidays so we’re not off to the best start.. I’m thinking of seeing if it will recover on its own. Usually I’d repot but she’s a pretty hardy plant and I feel like the damage is done at this point since I was away for the holidays. ANYWHO this was a super fun upload and I. Sure I’ll reference it when I grow the balls to transfer my micans to semi hydro 😂

  • @LauraLancealot
    @LauraLancealot ปีที่แล้ว

    Found my humidity sister!

  • @karenrodgers1422
    @karenrodgers1422 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful. TFS!

  • @yororo0820
    @yororo0820 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I put my micans right up a NE window and it sunstressed but it was also sunburnt lol rest assured i’ll never put it next to a window again🤣

  • @single_use_planet_
    @single_use_planet_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Sun stressed????? I've been plucking the leaves cause I thought they were weird dead 😭😭 gonna put it in a darker spot for sure...
    Glad to see someone else constantly fertilize in small amounts, no way in hell I could keep track of which one already got some
    I put most of my ppants in pure perlite with diluted fertilizer water, they seem to do much better cause I'm a bad overwaterer and they keep rotting... When I chop to make the plant fuller I can just stick it right back into it no? Since it's just perlite?

  • @zandrawostel3765
    @zandrawostel3765 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved my micans. They had gotten really long and then started dying. When I took a closer look at them I realized they had thrips really bad. I ended up losing it to thrips. I want to get another one and will someday. Your micans are so beautiful.

    • @SuperUsername147
      @SuperUsername147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My micans gets thrips more often than any other plant in my collection. Not sure why. I get thrips almost every year and it usually starts on my micans.

    • @zandrawostel3765
      @zandrawostel3765 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SuperUsername147 That's not a hopeful thought. I guess if I get another plant, then I should go ahead and use thrip preventative starting in spring though the fall or quarantine them during that time period. Thank you for the heads up. Better planning on my part.

    • @SuperUsername147
      @SuperUsername147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zandrawostel3765 I’ve heard thrips can be attracted to velvet leaf philodendron. I don’t mean to be a downer though. Keeping your plant as healthy as possible will prevent any pest infestations. Pests are attracted to the stress signals that plants send out when they aren’t receiving the care that they need. My micans tend to get thrips when I’m being more neglectful.

  • @user-lg2us4dm4j
    @user-lg2us4dm4j 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gendering plants is wild.

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you’ll be surprised to know my fridge is a girl and my couch is a boy

  • @brittanyszymankiewicz7324
    @brittanyszymankiewicz7324 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine only pushes out tiny leaves with normal internodes…. Regardless of watering and feeding. Thoughts??

  • @sheliaedmonds8387
    @sheliaedmonds8387 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of soap are you using ?

  • @useryelly9457
    @useryelly9457 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @kendravoracek3636
    @kendravoracek3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    💚💚

  • @mahfooz007
    @mahfooz007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How u know the smell 😅

  • @aliciat2532
    @aliciat2532 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one similar to yours. I had chopped it back several times, repotted it once. Then I repotted it one more time, didnt even manipulate the roots at all, and the roots just all rotted. Im not really sure why. So now I have a few propagations left 🥲