I’ve watched all your videos and wait for them to come out. WHY? Because you’re so sincere,so interesting, and knowledgeable. And every time I have asked a question you answer and help. Thank you for being you and helping us Hoya lovers
I'm sure I can speak for the other viewers but your approach to sharing your story and just being yourself makes watching your videos so enjoyable. Your funny, you make me laugh and I have learned so much from you. Long covid has been a difficult journey for you, but you have been a blessing for us. I see only great things for your utube channel. Have a wonderful Iowa evening my friend.
This video is for anyone who has thought "Yeah, I could start a channel," but hasn't. What you have to offer is valuable--share it. I love my planty TH-cam community, and I owe them (you) an enormous debt of gratitude ☺
@@wootlesswocks Thank you, and thanks for all your support along this brief journey. I hope it didn't come off as patting myself on the back too hard. I hope it will inspire someone to do this, should they wish to. As always, cheers
@@soberplantguy no, it didn’t, and it actually sort of encouraged me that I could talk about plants too (I won’t , I am shy and don’t want to be in front of the cameras) it’s inspiring
I KNEW that it was your engagement level that boosted your channel so much. Creators really under estimate the importance of engagement. I love your channel and your community here!
What I think I forgot to mention is: I love it! the comments are encouraging and funny, helpful, and people here can disagree with me without any hostility. It blows me away.
Your love of plants is so obvious! I have made your trellis, made and used your insect preventative and bought the same bonsai scissors!! My Hoya Jennifer should arrive tomorrow. You are the best, Dave.
What I was looking for, Dave, was a mature hoya plant lover. I no longer watch the trendy, the verbose, the inexperienced, sometimes unimpressive videos. I'm serious about my hoyas. Everyone was pretty much repeating the same, many who started out as "experts" abandoned their channel or took a hiatus due to mental health reasons. So I had to figure it all out myself until.. Dave, Sober Plant Guy came along and said what I wanted to hear regarding the facts of hoya care. Thank you for chosing this platform. Your down to earth personality and honest reviews and experiences is what I look for each week. I look forward to your next. Your fellow long covid fan, Dee, NY
When I ran across your first video, I was like hang on, this looks different, I loved the name and I absolutely loved how you grew your Hoyas but more importantly you have a PERSONALITY which strangely seems to be lacking on plant TH-cam. Sometimes with others it feels like I’m listening to a shell of person holding a plant. You’re building a great community. Keep at it ❤
I subscribed to your channel because you were quirky, honest, funny (sometimes oddly funny), and you have knowledge of Hoyas, which I love. Thanks for not cursing because I don't just don't like it and it nice to have your channel on my list! Congrats. So happy for you. Now how in the crap do we get rid of fungus gnats. Gee Marie, three days of my first pests and they just aren't going away. I have only seen about 20..... and I HOPPED on it asap. I hate fungus gnats (stupid things). :-) Once again, congrats. I am sincerely happy for you.
"Oddly funny" is exactly on brand 🤣 A couple of years or so back, I bought a bag of Miracle Grow because, you know, how bad could it be? Holy crap indeed. Fungus gnat central. An absolute nightmare. I don't deal with them anymore (didn't last year seem to be the year of them, though, for most people?), but I still have mosquito bits on hand, just in case. Little buggers.
That brief journey, is almost parallel to what I experienced a couple of years back. The covid left me debilitating for almost a year ( memories I'd rather not relive) always grew plants, all kinds. It's in the blood. My mom and grandfather were/are gardeners. F tends always told me to do a channel. I procrastinated. Did it,but unlike you, wasn't really successful with it. One, I'm not a talker, and I'm self conscious being in front of a camera. So basically, I did it for myself, just to have a video diary of my plant journey. There's been plants I've had in the past that I no longer have that I've grown beautifully and wish I had taken pictures/video of. My first hoya was a pubicalyx pink silver that purchased 25+years ago that i grew hanging from a tree in my mom's backyard, that I named 'Endora' from the 70s show 'Bewitched', the most gorgeous thing I've ever grown. 18 feet of lushness. I have one picture of her buried in an album somewhere.I still have remnants of her, but i wish i had the forethought to take video. As they say with the internet...once its out there, it's there forever. So those will never get lost in a fire or thrown away, and I can always refer back to them years from now.
What a wonderful comment! I'm the worst at documenting my plants. I guess, one, I never really thought I'd need the reference point of when I purchased them, for instance. You must have lived in a very different climate than my beloved Iowa 🥶 Cheers from Iowa City.
Congratulations, Dave! 🎉 I wish you the very best for the future. Really inspiring. I've been thinking about starting a channel myself and this video is just what I needed.
I'm proud to say that I subscribed if not right at the beginning, at least a video or two in. Your editing skills have indeed improved but I'm so glad that your sense of humour hasn't diminished. Thanks to the information you've provided, my hoya collection went from 4 to 18 in less than 3 months. I'd love to get more, but my landlord didn't approve my request to knock out and build more windows in my apartment. 😂 Must be a Quebec thing. Keep doing what you're doing, my friend. And keep the butter knife handy. 🇨🇦👍
A handful are going to get the butterknife! Thanks so much for the support. I'm sorry your landlord didn't like my idea of knocking walls and so forth down......
Every morning, I make my coffee and look to see if you’ve put out a new video. You are crushing this plant-tuber platform! I’m very happy for you. And happy for all of us Hoya lovers who constantly seek new, and very entertaining content. Thanks for all your hard work, Dave!
OMG Congratulations! 🎉 This is by far my most favourite plant channel. I have learned so much from you and my plants are reaping the rewards and my confidence as a plant carer has greatly increased. Thank you! So happy for you.
Honestly, I came across one of your videos a while back and was disappointed that you mentioned that you would only buy hoyas from sellers like Ric and April, and not "some random Etsy seller". As that random Etsy seller, just trying to compete with the big names, that hit hard. But TH-cam kept recommending your channel to me and eventually I gave in and watched. I appreciate that you are openly sharing your knowledge of all things, even becoming monetized on TH-cam! While I do hope you'll reconsider supporting a small business, you have earned another subscriber in me with your knowledge and sincerity.
Fair point! I'm very fortunate to have a trusted source be a good friend, and only a few miles from my house. So I really meant her, and threw in a couple of others I do trust. No doubt there are many good sellers on many different platforms. Generous of you to give me a second chance ☺
I have unsubscribed to so many plant related YT videos as they doesn't make any more sense to me but you are in the few i will continue to learn and enjoy the content. Thank you for sharing your story and experiences.
Hi Dave! I've been with you from the beginning! I love that you say what you really feel and not popular opinion! I also like that you're not 25 (lol, I'm not either! It's relatable!) And I really enjoy your plant content and sense of humor! Keep it up! Your channel is fabulous 👌 ❤🎉 edit to add that I sincerely appreciate it when you answer questions that I ask on your channel! ❤
Apart from the great information you give, you brighten my day with your calm personality & sense of humour. Always look forward to your uploads. Best wishes from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍👍👍
Also, IMO you achieved your goal when you went with the more expensive camera and lighting right from the beginning. They definitely added to your professionalism and made it clear you are serious about your craft. As someone already commented, your honesty did the rest.
You have done soooooo well Dave, I love your warm, friendly, informative videos. I have learnt so much especially about my Hoyas. I don't think many of them would have survived without you and my hubby is getting ace at the DIY trellis frames. Thank you Dave and please keep going. 😊
Ah, thanks! I feel midwesterners can be a bit ... aloof. Glad I don't come off that way. Probably because I was raised by Southerners who can sit still without blabbing about something 🤣
Hey Dave I’m so glad you started this channel, you are amazing, such great knowledge, this is our world too, not just for the young and beautiful, I can relate to you a lot we are also related by now I bought some of your offspring. Cheers to many many years of growing plants together, 🤗
@@soberplantguy all I concretely remembered was that I busted out laughing at that part, so I *had* to go back and rewatch it just now...and yes, essentially. you put text on the screen that said "this isn't weird, at all...." which was somehow funnier than I remembered
Thank you for sharing your journey. We all have to start somewhere for a hobby such as plants. Your knowledge has been very helpful. And your sense of humor was a plus to the video.
I'm so happy you got monetized quicker than you expected. I love watching your videos and have watched all of them. I'm still waiting for a greenhouse tour 😉
@soberplantguy I prefer a quality video about plants over quantity. I also enjoy how you show all the mistakes (H. Sunrise) and the bad of having houseplants instead of just the beautiful side. I also got 2 plants from you, and both are doing wonderful, and it shows how much you care for your plants.
@@raynelaroux1547 Awesome! Happy to hear that your plants or thriving! And I'll have to pop that 'Sunrise' back in a video soon. She's back to her former glory, I'm happy to report ☺
I also watched all of your videos and have purchased one of your plants, NGG It's doing so well! You have done a fab job with these videos! I have taken your advice and my Hoya's are doing very well! I really love the information you provide as I'm new to Hoya's. Thank you and keep on with the videos!
You’re an amazing creator. I find you really soothing! You got me more hooked on Hoyas (I was already pretty hooked but more so now). I’ve also managed to get my hands on a really affordable cutting of Sp 4 WMZ 🎉. £11 on eBay - it wasn’t pretty - a one leaf one stem cutting with a hole through the middle of the leaf. But it was affordable and I knew there was a chance of it growing. Happy to say after letting it sit for a couple hours in the cabinet I grabbed it out to see the roots and they were fab and it even had the start of a new growth point growing out of the node! Thankyou for making your videos and sharing your journey with us you’ve inspired us all. I was eagerly awaiting your next video after watching all 32 within a couple of days. I might now go back and watch them again in the order you suggested! 😂
Oh, Lord! Don't do that to yourself 😆 It takes a while to learn, I think, to overlook an ugly leaf, or leafs, and realize that those will be gone soon enough anyway. How healthy is the root system? That's what I want to know....
@@soberplantguy the roots look fantastic! And it’s already in the same substrate I use so that was a bonus too. I was really nervous bidding on it but I think everyone else probably looked at the fact it was damaged and passed on it. I did my age old thing of ‘I can fix it!’
I’m glad you put this out. I had no idea you were new at this. Idk which of your videos I watched first, but it was enjoyable. I don’t watch planty videos because I’m a new grower. I’ve been growing plants for 45 years and have had more success than I deserve. It just came naturally to me. I watch to see the variety of plants available. I haven’t watched any of your recent videos because they seem to focus on Hoyas & I’m not a fan of that genus. Good luck on your continued success and I do hope you fully recover soon!
I just found your channel last week and have not gone through to the beginning ones yet but I subscribe right away because I found you sincere and genuine.
Thanks so much! If you do watch the early ones (well, I guess that just means *even* earlier ones 😅), just know that I really was doing the best I could. And that maybe they could have been worse? Or maybe not? ☺
So happy that you're still making videos. I really enjoy your videos because you make Hoyas approachable. You're the Midwestern version of my favorite plantuber (I think he's yours as well). I'm glad to have interacted with you, albeit through email, but it was enough to make me a fan. Here's to many more videos!
I love your channel so much! Great facts and great personality. It took me 5 years to get monetized on TH-cam. Advice like yours really helped me stick it out. 💗
That is really great to hear! My hope is to inspire someone to start, or to stick it out ... not to pat myself on the back (too hard 😅). As I said, I got really, really lucky. Congrats on sticking with it--that is amazing endurance.
I love this! I’ve been thinking about making videos myself for a long time and I’m ALMOST ready but MAN is it scary! It feels very vulnerable to show my plants and my home and myself to the world. I’m going away for a couple weeks and then I’m really truly gonna give it a shot in September. But I have no equipment- just my iPhone. So I hope the quality isn’t terrible. Also I totally feel you on the chronic illness, mine are different than yours but the plant hobby has been so helpful in getting me moving and focusing on something else. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection so anything that gets my mind focused away from my pain, helps reduce my pain. So maybe the learning curve of filming and editing will be really good for me too. Here’s hoping. 🤞
YOU are who I made this video for, as many congrats as I've gotten from it (and much appreciated--what a community!) Yes, it's a very vulnerable feeling to open up oneself to strangers, but I cannot tell you how gracious people have been. Honestly and sincerity go a long way. In all the comments I've received, one dude was snarky. That's it, one. Of course having a phone is absolutely fine! Most people do it that way, but I just felt the explanation of what I did was worth throwing in. However, treat your audience to a better mic. They aren't expensive at all (though of course they *can* be), because poor sound is about the only thing people won't tolerate. If you have any questions that I might be able to help with: soberplantguy@gmail.com is where you can reach me. I will answer. Cheers from Iowa City, and best of luck to you!
Dave, you've become my favorite. Love everything about your channel. It's helpful, inspiring, entertaining and comforting. Thank you, Dave! Good luck 💚
I thought it was great when you said you were bored with the unboxing videos and proceeded with a more of a how to and a what to approach. That hooked me. I love youtube for so many reasons. My bible teacher is number one by far. Thanks for talking about how disconcerting this long covid has been for you. It certainly isn't obvious. I'm a senior and my cognitive is like a bad stick shift. Yikes! But oh well. Still I am learning. When the plandemic rolled in life changed dramatically. Horticulture considered an essential business and I started collecting some orchids. Then the hoya market got a hold of me. And it's therapy. My first experience with rotten roots was with orchids. Show me the roots!
Show me the roots, indeed! Agreed, having plants, having something that required my attention virtually every day, just about saved my sanity through this. And now that I have developed coping skills, plant care is still often the highlight of my day. I feel for my buddies who just don't know what to do with their time. I'm like, do anything with it--except waste it.
I agree with so many of the other comments….you are authentic, have some realistic life experience, and relay cohesive plant information. I am not so much into the Hoyas, but still watch and learn. Thank you for your inspiration and your leap of faith!
Thank you for sharing your story on how you got started! I'm sorry you are a long covid victim. I'm really happy you are here sharing your love of Hoyas and plants though! You're doing an amazing job! I would love to buy a Hoya from you! How do I go about it?
I mention LC from time to time so that people understand why there's a weird edit and I'm suddenly talking about a different topic 😅 It's not the most convenient, but I can be reached at soberplantguy@gmail.com I had no idea how many TH-cam friends would want to purchase a plant. I haven't sold one locally ... this entire year 😁
I’m happy for you. Your content is great and engaging. I, too wear my hats in the house and carry all my plants to the sink for watering. Above all I’m obsessed with My Hoya. Looking forward to your next video. 😃
I enjoyed hearing your TH-cam origin story. Congratulations on your monetization! TH-cam recommended your first video to me and I’ve been subscribed ever since. You’re one of my favorite planty people on the internet. Keep up the amazing work!
I really thought that first video would be the end of my "career," such as it is 😆 People really are so forgiving of mistakes like I've made. And there are new ones in every single video no matter how hard I try 😁
I ran into your videos from googling a plant I had just purchased and I wanted to get care info (New Guinea Ghost) I really enjoyed the video so I started watching more and ended up subscribing, then couple month ago you posted your New Guinea Ghost again and it was Sunstressed so beautifully I asked you how you got yours to Sunstress like that and because of your response/advice I finally got mine to Sunstress! Thank you for all your help, these videos are my fav thing to watch on TH-cam.
Love watching as this develops into the awesomeness that is you. We've been friends for as long as we have because of your genuine drive for learning through actual experience, care and all around a wonderful human... cause for me it ain't based on your looks, brother🤪♥️
I do enjoy your videos. I have about 15 plants and propagate the (2) Hoyas for gifts to my friends. I'm sorry to hear about your journey through Covid. You are not alone and many understand your circumstance. I love the Hoyas and plants you show. But, actually, i watch because you have a great insight and calming personality. You are good at giving strong life lessons. We all need that. Thank you.
hi Dave! this is the actually the first video of yours that I’ve watched and as a new creator myself, I find your honesty and camera presence refreshing! 🙂 although I probably fall into the category of young ppl who make videos about plants they know nothing about (guilty 😂), we also need more content creators who do their research and bring a different vibe to the community. awesome growth, keep it up! 💚
Well ... I happen to LOVE your channel, and am a subscriber. So I'm glad I didn't completely put you off with that comment. I was talking about people with truly awful looking collections 🤣 Your garage mealy bug motel had me cracking up/cringing/worried about that plant on the upstairs porch I haven't checked on in two days 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy you are much too kind sir! I took no offense and glad you enjoyed my pain in that video lol 😂 after watching more of your videos, you crack me up too. love your humor!
I totally dig your channel and didn't know it was so new. If you were in Cleveland we'd totally be pals 😚 In the before times, before covid, I had the obligatory big box store variety of houseplants: Pothos, ZZs, tradescantia, ferns. I too, only watched youtube for music videos, or DIY projects around the house 😅 Of course after my job sent us home due to covid, my collection grew a bit...then I happened upon a mature monkey tail cactus in a local nursery that was not for sale. I became obsessed and ordered a few monkey tail pups online but really had no idea what to do with them. So I went to youtube and found Wild Fern. Then came the IKEA greenhouse videos. Then all these cool plant channels!!! Soooo 200+ plants later my collection includes anthurium and hoyas(!!) and philodendrons and my monkey tail is almost 3 years old and is cute as can be!!!
Ah, thanks! I bet we would be! Fern, ah, Fern. Best of the best. Such a good spirit about that woman. The monkey tail is such a cool, unique plant. You obviously figured it out. I can see owning one of those next year..... Thank you for the kind words. The encouragement really matter ☺
Congrats Dave, Ilove your videos and have watched since day uno. Its nice to see you succeeding knowing how it feels living with ME/CFS/LC for several years myself now. I started with a back injury and following several ops I have chronic pain and fibromyalgia. I struggle with work now, I have tried several jobs and I burnout and end up really unwell and at 41 its not ideal. I’d love to film my planty collection along with my cats becasuse they love getting in on the act!! I have procrastinated about it for several years and have just never acted on it because I feel intimidated and self conscious. I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD so I’m worried about consistency, Ive never filmed or edited before in my life so it’s nice to know you were also completly new to that element. Its nice to hear about your back story, look forward to future vids
@@Purrs_and_plants You bet. Check the description, and I'll update with that, and add the most useful channel I've found on building a small channel. People love cats and plants! What they don't like is poor sound, so I'd give my highest recommendation to investing in at least an inexpensive mic. There are tons of TH-cam reviews out there. It is a vulnerable feeling to sit down in your home with the record button staring at you, but you just gotta hit it and go for it. People have been incredibly forgiving of my mistakes and misstatements, etc. It's been incredibly rewarding. You're obviously quite a lot younger than I am, but it's a very tough spot to be in, health-wise, especially when friends/family really don't get it, try as they might. Hang in there ☺
I am so sorry Covid affected you in the way it has!! I heard of long Covid but didn't realize it could be so debilitating. How wonderful that you were able to find your niche in plant care!! I have been through some traumatic experiences in life and it has affected my memory, brain etc... and I find myself repeating myself and saying "um" a lot in my videos. I am a new subscriber of yours and just started my own plant channel about a month and a half ago so I really love and appreciate this video and I hope I can be as successful as you!!❤❤(If you decide to watch any of my videos, feel free to give me any tips or advice or feedback you think might help me improve!!)
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s so encouraging! On top of all the great contents, I love your channel as you sound just like Mr. Roger! It’s so soothing and calming! 😂
Now there's an idea. You could start each video by coming in frame taking off a sweater ( and hanging it up of course) while introducing the topic of the day. 😂😂😂😂
Congratulations on reaching your monetization goal so rapidly! I enjoy watching your videos because of your Midwestern personality (I’m from KS originally) and your unmistakable but understated Hoya knowledge. I’ve watched your videos since YT suggested your 1st one to me :) I’m sorry you have long COVID; one of my family members suffers from POTS (which can occur in long COVID); I am dealing with brain fog issues, so I feel for your situation. There are just not enough long COVID/dysautonomia doctors/clinics in the US.
Thank you! And thanks for the empathy. I've given up on even trying to explain what brain fog is 🙃 There is no way to make someone understand it, if they haven't experienced. And I was that person, until I got the opportunity to enjoy it first hand😁
Love your authenticity. I only have one hoya, krimson queen, but I enjoy your content nonetheless. I think that seeing your thinking has many implications beyond hoya. I'm inspired to get more hoya and then I'll be watching even more carefully for those invaluable hoya nuances!
Congratulations Dave! I had no idea either about Utube having anything other than strange videos 😅. It was so hard to get past the camera “face time fear”. My channel is not close to where you are nor do I expect it its not a full time gig for me. I just hope I can one day grow more though I love sharing my plants with everyone!
Right on Dave. I’m super glad for you and happy that I found you so I can learn some cool shit about hoyas. I decided to throw in a little swear for you😊
@@soberplantguyYou should!!! I think you might be the only content creator that I would pay monthly and feel amazing about it. All in due time though I guess 😂. Everything in the universe IS going according to plan… I guess we will have to be patient. 😊 🤗
Hi Dave! I just wanted to give you an update. My first video went live this morning! Thank you for all your advice. It’s still scary but exciting too! ❤
As long as I feel that I get a true, good, "Profesional" content I'm in. Word of advice, if you feel you don't have something to say at a specific week don't feel the pressure to put something anyway, I think it will suck all your energy, trying to think how to be anovated.
Very sage advice. I have taken a week when I didn't feel well. I figured, if I can't fake feeling well for an hour or so, I shouldn't be in front of the camera. Cheers from Iowa City ☺
I love your vids. You are doing great with care to give as much information as possible. One thing I’d ask for is when you are talking about Hoyas, can you let us know if in your experience, they do better hanging or trellised? I bought a flagellata Hoya and it was growing up. So I clipped the tendrils to the small hanging basket and the tips dried off. They were not tight at all. All 3 dried up. Though it likes to tendril up, it likes to be free lol. If you could add your experience such as this that would be great. I have an insularis that I’ve had since November and it’s only popped off 2 leaves (recently). I’m wondering if it wants a trellis but I do not want to lose any part of it. Not sure what to do with that one.
If you can do it, maybe I can too! I just wanna share my love of plants and I gets so excited and I want to talk about them and why not film it while I’m doing it? I’m such an introvert and I worry about being judged. I don’t know if I could handle any negative comments online. My house is a wreck and I got kids and dogs and cats, but I also have a beautiful house plant collection of almost 200 plants in a variety of genius and I’ve learned a ton in the year and a half since I started collecting them. I filmed a little tour of just my bathroom plants, but I haven’t had the guts to send it to anyone to watch.
During this video, I had seven prop boxes and a half built shelf for my porch props in the living room. Carve out one small spot you feel comfortable filming in. That's all you need. And absolutely yes, if I can, you can. Spend a couple bucks on a microphone, and your set (bad audio is about the only thing an audience won't put up with lol). I just hit record, and when the dog barks, I leave a long pause so that in editing I can see the straight line of audio, and I know exactly where to cut. Simple. Well, after the learning curve. Best of luck to you!
@@soberplantguy, thank you very much for the advice! I’ve added you to my regular plant tube subscriptions and I’m working my way through your videos just like I’m doing with wild fern and Sydney plant guy.I hear you talking about them and as far as I’m concerned, you’re right there with them now. I’m learning a ton from all of you guys mostly about plants but also about TH-cam and I greatly appreciate it. Thank you for pointing out that I don’t have to have everything ready, just a spot. That I can do😉
I really didn't overthink it. I'm a sober alcoholic, and I wanted a simple TH-cam name. I thought, hey, maybe this would invite in some other sober plant peeps. And it has. But honestly, I just thought it sounded decent enough and with it 😆
@@soberplantguyIt’s an awesome way to subtly invite people of all walks. Your channel has been one of the few things that bring me joy for the last few months. Thank you.
I have an IG account that I don't use, and a FB account that is under my real name, though my channel does occasionally get recommended. So short answer, I rely only on the algorithm. I got very lucky having my first videos spread a bit, and it was fairly quick to get at least some traction (this is, of course, a tiny channel after all), but most people have to grind away to get a foothold. Hang in there..... ☺
Your story is inspirational, though not surprising, given your passion for plants. Your friendly approach and delivery remind me of that popular school teacher kids go to for sincere advice, without heavy handed, authoritarian instructions. You enjoy experimenting with your plants, and encourage viewers to enjoy doing the same. Kudos to you, and thanks for all your help. 🪴
Congratulations Dave! I truly believe that good things come to good people. Having a good work ethic and good sense has helped your channel as well. 😊. Wishing you all the best and continued success on this channel. This was an excellent idea for a video and it was fun to learn. Thank you. 👌🪴🥰
Hey, friends. I was asked to provide some links to the products I use to film, so I've done that in the description. Hope you find it helpful.
I’ve watched all your videos and wait for them to come out. WHY? Because you’re so sincere,so interesting, and knowledgeable. And every time I have asked a question you answer and help. Thank you for being you and helping us Hoya lovers
Gosh, thank you. I cannot believe how supportive you and so many others have been! It has made ALL the difference.
100% Love this comment!
@@leannhillier-jv8wfI wholeheartedly agree. Dave's style makes learning more interesting.
Authenticity is hard to find. You are it.
Wow, thank you
Your videos are like sitting with a friend, drinking coffee and chatting about plants.
Awesome. That is the vibe I love. But let's make it tea. I get pretty chatty on coffee lol
I'm sure I can speak for the other viewers but your approach to sharing your story and just being yourself makes watching your videos so enjoyable. Your funny, you make me laugh and I have learned so much from you. Long covid has been a difficult journey for you, but you have been a blessing for us. I see only great things for your utube channel. Have a wonderful Iowa evening my friend.
Thanks, Kimberly. I *know* that we will be talking soon....
This video is for anyone who has thought "Yeah, I could start a channel," but hasn't. What you have to offer is valuable--share it. I love my planty TH-cam community, and I owe them (you) an enormous debt of gratitude ☺
I’m thrilled for you! 🎉
@@wootlesswocks Thank you, and thanks for all your support along this brief journey. I hope it didn't come off as patting myself on the back too hard. I hope it will inspire someone to do this, should they wish to. As always, cheers
@@soberplantguy no, it didn’t, and it actually sort of encouraged me that I could talk about plants too (I won’t , I am shy and don’t want to be in front of the cameras) it’s inspiring
I KNEW that it was your engagement level that boosted your channel so much. Creators really under estimate the importance of engagement. I love your channel and your community here!
What I think I forgot to mention is: I love it! the comments are encouraging and funny, helpful, and people here can disagree with me without any hostility. It blows me away.
Your love of plants is so obvious! I have made your trellis, made and used your insect preventative and bought the same bonsai scissors!! My Hoya Jennifer should arrive tomorrow. You are the best, Dave.
Thank you so much.... but how about them there scissors??!
@@soberplantguy Love them!!!!!
@@faithewarren-agee5604 Yessssssssss
What I was looking for, Dave, was a mature hoya plant lover. I no longer watch the trendy, the verbose, the inexperienced, sometimes unimpressive videos. I'm serious about my hoyas. Everyone was pretty much repeating the same, many who started out as "experts" abandoned their channel or took a hiatus due to mental health reasons. So I had to figure it all out myself until.. Dave, Sober Plant Guy came along and said what I wanted to hear regarding the facts of hoya care. Thank you for chosing this platform. Your down to earth personality and honest reviews and experiences is what I look for each week. I look forward to your next. Your fellow long covid fan, Dee, NY
Thanks, OG...! And when you say "mature," can I assume you're merely referring to my age? 😅 btw, love your new profile pic ☺
Age and experience! Thanks on the pic!
Congratulations this is one of my very favorite channels. Keep it up. I love it.
How nice of you to say--thanks so much ☺
When I ran across your first video, I was like hang on, this looks different, I loved the name and I absolutely loved how you grew your Hoyas but more importantly you have a PERSONALITY which strangely seems to be lacking on plant TH-cam. Sometimes with others it feels like I’m listening to a shell of person holding a plant.
You’re building a great community. Keep at it ❤
Highest compliment, coming from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you
I subscribed to your channel because you were quirky, honest, funny (sometimes oddly funny), and you have knowledge of Hoyas, which I love. Thanks for not cursing because I don't just don't like it and it nice to have your channel on my list! Congrats. So happy for you. Now how in the crap do we get rid of fungus gnats. Gee Marie, three days of my first pests and they just aren't going away. I have only seen about 20..... and I HOPPED on it asap. I hate fungus gnats (stupid things). :-) Once again, congrats. I am sincerely happy for you.
"Oddly funny" is exactly on brand 🤣 A couple of years or so back, I bought a bag of Miracle Grow because, you know, how bad could it be? Holy crap indeed. Fungus gnat central. An absolute nightmare. I don't deal with them anymore (didn't last year seem to be the year of them, though, for most people?), but I still have mosquito bits on hand, just in case. Little buggers.
YAY!!!! Good for you.
Thanks so much--I hope the video finds people who might be somewhat inspired to take a risk on this, or something.... 😀
That brief journey, is almost parallel to what I experienced a couple of years back. The covid left me debilitating for almost a year ( memories I'd rather not relive) always grew plants, all kinds. It's in the blood. My mom and grandfather were/are gardeners. F tends always told me to do a channel. I procrastinated. Did it,but unlike you, wasn't really successful with it. One, I'm not a talker, and I'm self conscious being in front of a camera. So basically, I did it for myself, just to have a video diary of my plant journey. There's been plants I've had in the past that I no longer have that I've grown beautifully and wish I had taken pictures/video of. My first hoya was a pubicalyx pink silver that purchased 25+years ago that i grew hanging from a tree in my mom's backyard, that I named 'Endora' from the 70s show 'Bewitched', the most gorgeous thing I've ever grown. 18 feet of lushness. I have one picture of her buried in an album somewhere.I still have remnants of her, but i wish i had the forethought to take video. As they say with the internet...once its out there, it's there forever. So those will never get lost in a fire or thrown away, and I can always refer back to them years from now.
What a wonderful comment! I'm the worst at documenting my plants. I guess, one, I never really thought I'd need the reference point of when I purchased them, for instance. You must have lived in a very different climate than my beloved Iowa 🥶 Cheers from Iowa City.
Congratulations, Dave! 🎉 I wish you the very best for the future. Really inspiring. I've been thinking about starting a channel myself and this video is just what I needed.
Then YOU are who I made it for. Best to you.
I'm proud to say that I subscribed if not right at the beginning, at least a video or two in. Your editing skills have indeed improved but I'm so glad that your sense of humour hasn't diminished.
Thanks to the information you've provided, my hoya collection went from 4 to 18 in less than 3 months. I'd love to get more, but my landlord didn't approve my request to knock out and build more windows in my apartment. 😂 Must be a Quebec thing.
Keep doing what you're doing, my friend. And keep the butter knife handy. 🇨🇦👍
A handful are going to get the butterknife! Thanks so much for the support. I'm sorry your landlord didn't like my idea of knocking walls and so forth down......
Great video! Thank you for sharing a bit more of yourself ❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the support!
I like your videos because you’re a positive person and you love to talk about plants . Glad to see that you’re enjoying success with TH-cam
You aren't wrong there: I LOVE to talk about plants and plant-related things, and plants.
Every morning, I make my coffee and look to see if you’ve put out a new video. You are crushing this plant-tuber platform! I’m very happy for you. And happy for all of us Hoya lovers who constantly seek new, and very entertaining content. Thanks for all your hard work, Dave!
You do? Thanks so much! I better do the dishes and hit record soon!
I too look daily to see if he uploaded a new video! My favorite plant channel!
@@SSaaNNddYY77 Wow! Thanks so much ☺
OMG Congratulations! 🎉 This is by far my most favourite plant channel. I have learned so much from you and my plants are reaping the rewards and my confidence as a plant carer has greatly increased. Thank you! So happy for you.
That is fantastic! I'm happy for you and your plants 😁
Honestly, I came across one of your videos a while back and was disappointed that you mentioned that you would only buy hoyas from sellers like Ric and April, and not "some random Etsy seller". As that random Etsy seller, just trying to compete with the big names, that hit hard. But TH-cam kept recommending your channel to me and eventually I gave in and watched. I appreciate that you are openly sharing your knowledge of all things, even becoming monetized on TH-cam! While I do hope you'll reconsider supporting a small business, you have earned another subscriber in me with your knowledge and sincerity.
Fair point! I'm very fortunate to have a trusted source be a good friend, and only a few miles from my house. So I really meant her, and threw in a couple of others I do trust. No doubt there are many good sellers on many different platforms. Generous of you to give me a second chance ☺
I have unsubscribed to so many plant related YT videos as they doesn't make any more sense to me but you are in the few i will continue to learn and enjoy the content. Thank you for sharing your story and experiences.
Thank you for the nice comment and encouragement ☺
Hi Dave! I've been with you from the beginning! I love that you say what you really feel and not popular opinion! I also like that you're not 25 (lol, I'm not either! It's relatable!) And I really enjoy your plant content and sense of humor! Keep it up! Your channel is fabulous 👌 ❤🎉 edit to add that I sincerely appreciate it when you answer questions that I ask on your channel! ❤
Thank you so much! Yes, I’m 56, but act five. What does that average my age down to? 🤔
Apart from the great information you give, you brighten my day with your calm personality & sense of humour. Always look forward to your uploads. Best wishes from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍👍👍
What a wonderful way to start my day--thanks so much. I hope to see your amazing country some day.
So true! Any idiot with a phone can make a video but that doesn't mean they know what they're talking about
Why am I NOT surprised that you're first?!
LOL. Us men have to stick together!
All THREE of us!
Also, IMO you achieved your goal when you went with the more expensive camera and lighting right from the beginning. They definitely added to your professionalism and made it clear you are serious about your craft. As someone already commented, your honesty did the rest.
Dave you are such a genuine soul. I just look forward to your videos. Very inspiring ❤🇯🇲
Wow, thanks so much. And thank you for looking forward to my dorky little videos ☺
You have done soooooo well Dave, I love your warm, friendly, informative videos. I have learnt so much especially about my Hoyas. I don't think many of them would have survived without you and my hubby is getting ace at the DIY trellis frames. Thank you Dave and please keep going. 😊
Good on him!! And thanks for your continued support 😊
Congratulations!🎉 That’s Iowa charm for ya!😉
Ah, thanks! I feel midwesterners can be a bit ... aloof. Glad I don't come off that way. Probably because I was raised by Southerners who can sit still without blabbing about something 🤣
Hey Dave I’m so glad you started this channel, you are amazing, such great knowledge, this is our world too, not just for the young and beautiful, I can relate to you a lot we are also related by now I bought some of your offspring. Cheers to many many years of growing plants together, 🤗
whoa whoa ... wait. Are you saying that I *didn't* keep my looks?? 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy of course you did!
The video that got me, was your soaping up your plant outside and the pumping of your sprayer.😂😂😂
How many know the inside joke on this one???
I think that's what got me as well! hahaha
@@woo4poo What did I say? "Nothing weird going on here?" or something 🤣
@@soberplantguy all I concretely remembered was that I busted out laughing at that part, so I *had* to go back and rewatch it just now...and yes, essentially. you put text on the screen that said "this isn't weird, at all...." which was somehow funnier than I remembered
@@woo4poo That's right, text! Good instincts, Dave. That is funnier 🤣
I’m so proud of you. I knew your channel would grow fast. ❤ your videos are just so fun and informative.
Thanks so much! I know how small my channel is, yet it has meant so much to me already ☺
Congratulations, Dave! Very well deserved!!
Thanks, Amy!
Thank you for sharing your journey. We all have to start somewhere for a hobby such as plants. Your knowledge has been very helpful. And your sense of humor was a plus to the video.
Thanks so much for your support ☺
Yeah!! Congrats
Watch all your vids
Keep up the gd work
WOW, thank you!
I'm so happy you got monetized quicker than you expected. I love watching your videos and have watched all of them. I'm still waiting for a greenhouse tour 😉
You have?? Thanks so much. Yep, it's Mr working-in-slow-motion here with some of the videos 😆
@soberplantguy I prefer a quality video about plants over quantity. I also enjoy how you show all the mistakes (H. Sunrise) and the bad of having houseplants instead of just the beautiful side. I also got 2 plants from you, and both are doing wonderful, and it shows how much you care for your plants.
@@raynelaroux1547 Awesome! Happy to hear that your plants or thriving! And I'll have to pop that 'Sunrise' back in a video soon. She's back to her former glory, I'm happy to report ☺
I also watched all of your videos and have purchased one of your plants, NGG It's doing so well! You have done a fab job with these videos! I have taken your advice and my Hoya's are doing very well! I really love the information you provide as I'm new to Hoya's. Thank you and keep on with the videos!
Oh, yeah! You got a good'n if I do say so myself 😅 Glad it's doing well under your expert care!
@@soberplantguy Well, I don't know about expert but I can't go wrong with your 'expertise'! Keep up the videos, please!!
You’re an amazing creator. I find you really soothing! You got me more hooked on Hoyas (I was already pretty hooked but more so now). I’ve also managed to get my hands on a really affordable cutting of Sp 4 WMZ 🎉. £11 on eBay - it wasn’t pretty - a one leaf one stem cutting with a hole through the middle of the leaf. But it was affordable and I knew there was a chance of it growing. Happy to say after letting it sit for a couple hours in the cabinet I grabbed it out to see the roots and they were fab and it even had the start of a new growth point growing out of the node! Thankyou for making your videos and sharing your journey with us you’ve inspired us all. I was eagerly awaiting your next video after watching all 32 within a couple of days. I might now go back and watch them again in the order you suggested! 😂
Oh, Lord! Don't do that to yourself 😆 It takes a while to learn, I think, to overlook an ugly leaf, or leafs, and realize that those will be gone soon enough anyway. How healthy is the root system? That's what I want to know....
@@soberplantguy the roots look fantastic! And it’s already in the same substrate I use so that was a bonus too. I was really nervous bidding on it but I think everyone else probably looked at the fact it was damaged and passed on it. I did my age old thing of ‘I can fix it!’
@@cydfall4897 I bought a whole big house with that attitude 🤣
I’m glad you put this out. I had no idea you were new at this. Idk which of your videos I watched first, but it was enjoyable. I don’t watch planty videos because I’m a new grower. I’ve been growing plants for 45 years and have had more success than I deserve. It just came naturally to me. I watch to see the variety of plants available. I haven’t watched any of your recent videos because they seem to focus on Hoyas & I’m not a fan of that genus. Good luck on your continued success and I do hope you fully recover soon!
Thanks so much for the kind words, and encouragement!
Love your channel have enjoyed watching all your videos look forward to them every week
Thanks so much! Really means a lot ☺
Wishing you continued success and recovery! 🤘
Thank you, OG 😁
@@soberplantguy Rock on, Dave!
I just found your channel last week and have not gone through to the beginning ones yet but I subscribe right away because I found you sincere and genuine.
Thanks so much! If you do watch the early ones (well, I guess that just means *even* earlier ones 😅), just know that I really was doing the best I could. And that maybe they could have been worse? Or maybe not? ☺
So happy that you're still making videos. I really enjoy your videos because you make Hoyas approachable. You're the Midwestern version of my favorite plantuber (I think he's yours as well). I'm glad to have interacted with you, albeit through email, but it was enough to make me a fan. Here's to many more videos!
Thank you Rachel ! It's been fun getting to know you, too. Proud to represent the middle states in the plantube community 😁
I love your channel so much! Great facts and great personality. It took me 5 years to get monetized on TH-cam. Advice like yours really helped me stick it out. 💗
That is really great to hear! My hope is to inspire someone to start, or to stick it out ... not to pat myself on the back (too hard 😅). As I said, I got really, really lucky. Congrats on sticking with it--that is amazing endurance.
I love this! I’ve been thinking about making videos myself for a long time and I’m ALMOST ready but MAN is it scary! It feels very vulnerable to show my plants and my home and myself to the world. I’m going away for a couple weeks and then I’m really truly gonna give it a shot in September. But I have no equipment- just my iPhone. So I hope the quality isn’t terrible. Also I totally feel you on the chronic illness, mine are different than yours but the plant hobby has been so helpful in getting me moving and focusing on something else. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection so anything that gets my mind focused away from my pain, helps reduce my pain. So maybe the learning curve of filming and editing will be really good for me too. Here’s hoping. 🤞
YOU are who I made this video for, as many congrats as I've gotten from it (and much appreciated--what a community!)
Yes, it's a very vulnerable feeling to open up oneself to strangers, but I cannot tell you how gracious people have been. Honestly and sincerity go a long way. In all the comments I've received, one dude was snarky. That's it, one.
Of course having a phone is absolutely fine! Most people do it that way, but I just felt the explanation of what I did was worth throwing in. However, treat your audience to a better mic. They aren't expensive at all (though of course they *can* be), because poor sound is about the only thing people won't tolerate.
If you have any questions that I might be able to help with: soberplantguy@gmail.com is where you can reach me. I will answer. Cheers from Iowa City, and best of luck to you!
@@soberplantguy ♥️♥️♥️ thank you so much.
Dave, you've become my favorite. Love everything about your channel. It's helpful, inspiring, entertaining and comforting. Thank you, Dave! Good luck 💚
I'm glad you're enjoying these seat-of-my-pants videos 😆
I thought it was great when you said you were bored with the unboxing videos and proceeded with a more of a how to and a what to approach. That hooked me.
I love youtube for so many reasons. My bible teacher is number one by far.
Thanks for talking about how disconcerting this long covid has been for you. It certainly isn't obvious. I'm a senior and my cognitive is like a bad stick shift. Yikes! But oh well. Still I am learning.
When the plandemic rolled in life changed dramatically. Horticulture considered an essential business and I started collecting some orchids. Then the hoya market got a hold of me. And it's therapy. My first experience with rotten roots was with orchids. Show me the roots!
Show me the roots, indeed! Agreed, having plants, having something that required my attention virtually every day, just about saved my sanity through this. And now that I have developed coping skills, plant care is still often the highlight of my day. I feel for my buddies who just don't know what to do with their time. I'm like, do anything with it--except waste it.
I agree with so many of the other comments….you are authentic, have some realistic life experience, and relay cohesive plant information. I am not so much into the Hoyas, but still watch and learn. Thank you for your inspiration and your leap of faith!
Wow, thank you! I'll try to throw in some non-Hoya videos soon!
Thank you for sharing your story on how you got started! I'm sorry you are a long covid victim. I'm really happy you are here sharing your love of Hoyas and plants though! You're doing an amazing job! I would love to buy a Hoya from you! How do I go about it?
I mention LC from time to time so that people understand why there's a weird edit and I'm suddenly talking about a different topic 😅 It's not the most convenient, but I can be reached at soberplantguy@gmail.com I had no idea how many TH-cam friends would want to purchase a plant. I haven't sold one locally ... this entire year 😁
I’m happy for you. Your content is great and engaging. I, too wear my hats in the house and carry all my plants to the sink for watering. Above all I’m obsessed with My Hoya. Looking forward to your next video. 😃
This ticks all the boxes for me lol. I should be hitting "record" later today. Cheers
Sage advice
Thanks for sharing and being sincere.
I enjoyed hearing your TH-cam origin story. Congratulations on your monetization! TH-cam recommended your first video to me and I’ve been subscribed ever since. You’re one of my favorite planty people on the internet. Keep up the amazing work!
I really thought that first video would be the end of my "career," such as it is 😆 People really are so forgiving of mistakes like I've made. And there are new ones in every single video no matter how hard I try 😁
This has been one of the best videos you've ever made. So glad you took that risk and tried!
Gosh--thank you so much!
I ran into your videos from googling a plant I had just purchased and I wanted to get care info (New Guinea Ghost) I really enjoyed the video so I started watching more and ended up subscribing, then couple month ago you posted your New Guinea Ghost again and it was Sunstressed so beautifully I asked you how you got yours to Sunstress like that and because of your response/advice I finally got mine to Sunstress! Thank you for all your help, these videos are my fav thing to watch on TH-cam.
Wow! Thank you so much. Those words of encouragement really make a difference!
I really like the honesty revealed on this video. Very humbling but you shared it anyway. Thanks!!
Thanks much, really appreciate it ....
Thank you so much for this! I like your plant videos, and your humour; but this ehat xou just told, I love it. Keep going, you‘re awesome!
I'm delighted that you liked my silly little video 😆
Love watching as this develops into the awesomeness that is you. We've been friends for as long as we have because of your genuine drive for learning through actual experience, care and all around a wonderful human... cause for me it ain't based on your looks, brother🤪♥️
What a way to start my day, Tom 🥰
I do enjoy your videos. I have about 15 plants and propagate the (2) Hoyas for gifts to my friends. I'm sorry to hear about your journey through Covid. You are not alone and many understand your circumstance. I love the Hoyas and plants you show. But, actually, i watch because you have a great insight and calming personality. You are good at giving strong life lessons. We all need that. Thank you.
Wow.... well that's likely the nicest thing I'll read today. Thank you so much 😊
hi Dave! this is the actually the first video of yours that I’ve watched and as a new creator myself, I find your honesty and camera presence refreshing! 🙂 although I probably fall into the category of young ppl who make videos about plants they know nothing about (guilty 😂), we also need more content creators who do their research and bring a different vibe to the community. awesome growth, keep it up! 💚
Well ... I happen to LOVE your channel, and am a subscriber. So I'm glad I didn't completely put you off with that comment. I was talking about people with truly awful looking collections 🤣 Your garage mealy bug motel had me cracking up/cringing/worried about that plant on the upstairs porch I haven't checked on in two days 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy you are much too kind sir! I took no offense and glad you enjoyed my pain in that video lol 😂 after watching more of your videos, you crack me up too. love your humor!
I totally dig your channel and didn't know it was so new. If you were in Cleveland we'd totally be pals 😚
In the before times, before covid, I had the obligatory big box store variety of houseplants: Pothos, ZZs, tradescantia, ferns.
I too, only watched youtube for music videos, or DIY projects around the house 😅 Of course after my job sent us home due to covid, my collection grew a bit...then I happened upon a mature monkey tail cactus in a local nursery that was not for sale. I became obsessed and ordered a few monkey tail pups online but really had no idea what to do with them. So I went to youtube and found Wild Fern. Then came the IKEA greenhouse videos. Then all these cool plant channels!!! Soooo 200+ plants later my collection includes anthurium and hoyas(!!) and philodendrons and my monkey tail is almost 3 years old and is cute as can be!!!
Ah, thanks! I bet we would be!
Fern, ah, Fern. Best of the best. Such a good spirit about that woman.
The monkey tail is such a cool, unique plant. You obviously figured it out. I can see owning one of those next year..... Thank you for the kind words. The encouragement really matter ☺
Congrats Dave, Ilove your videos and have watched since day uno. Its nice to see you succeeding knowing how it feels living with ME/CFS/LC for several years myself now. I started with a back injury and following several ops I have chronic pain and fibromyalgia. I struggle with work now, I have tried several jobs and I burnout and end up really unwell and at 41 its not ideal. I’d love to film my planty collection along with my cats becasuse they love getting in on the act!! I have procrastinated about it for several years and have just never acted on it because I feel intimidated and self conscious. I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD so I’m worried about consistency, Ive never filmed or edited before in my life so it’s nice to know you were also completly new to that element. Its nice to hear about your back story, look forward to future vids
@soberplantguy would you mind popping the resources and equiptment info in a pinned comment pretty pls???
@@Purrs_and_plants You bet. Check the description, and I'll update with that, and add the most useful channel I've found on building a small channel.
People love cats and plants! What they don't like is poor sound, so I'd give my highest recommendation to investing in at least an inexpensive mic. There are tons of TH-cam reviews out there.
It is a vulnerable feeling to sit down in your home with the record button staring at you, but you just gotta hit it and go for it. People have been incredibly forgiving of my mistakes and misstatements, etc. It's been incredibly rewarding.
You're obviously quite a lot younger than I am, but it's a very tough spot to be in, health-wise, especially when friends/family really don't get it, try as they might. Hang in there ☺
Super proud of your work ❤and accomplishment with your channel 👏 continue teaching us....I love it❤
I don't know how much I teach 😅 but thank you sooo much
This is a great message to put out there - love your honesty and how proud you are to be yourself
Thanks so much!
I call you "My friend Dave in Iowa!!!"
I love this! Thank you ☺
I am so sorry Covid affected you in the way it has!! I heard of long Covid but didn't realize it could be so debilitating. How wonderful that you were able to find your niche in plant care!! I have been through some traumatic experiences in life and it has affected my memory, brain etc... and I find myself repeating myself and saying "um" a lot in my videos. I am a new subscriber of yours and just started my own plant channel about a month and a half ago so I really love and appreciate this video and I hope I can be as successful as you!!❤❤(If you decide to watch any of my videos, feel free to give me any tips or advice or feedback you think might help me improve!!)
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s so encouraging! On top of all the great contents, I love your channel as you sound just like Mr. Roger! It’s so soothing and calming! 😂
I even tend to change shoes when I've been out and about 😆
Now there's an idea. You could start each video by coming in frame taking off a sweater ( and hanging it up of course) while introducing the topic of the day. 😂😂😂😂
Don't lose the hat though, that's classic Dave.
@@paxleidig5327 I bought that hat a a one year sober anniversary present to myself. That hat has some miles 😆
@@paxleidig5327 I'm not above theatrics ......
Congratulations on reaching your monetization goal so rapidly! I enjoy watching your videos because of your Midwestern personality (I’m from KS originally) and your unmistakable but understated Hoya knowledge. I’ve watched your videos since YT suggested your 1st one to me :) I’m sorry you have long COVID; one of my family members suffers from POTS (which can occur in long COVID); I am dealing with brain fog issues, so I feel for your situation. There are just not enough long COVID/dysautonomia doctors/clinics in the US.
Thank you! And thanks for the empathy. I've given up on even trying to explain what brain fog is 🙃 There is no way to make someone understand it, if they haven't experienced. And I was that person, until I got the opportunity to enjoy it first hand😁
I love that you know who you are and that it's ok with you 😊
Shoot, I even lean into it a little these days 😆
Love your authenticity. I only have one hoya, krimson queen, but I enjoy your content nonetheless. I think that seeing your thinking has many implications beyond hoya. I'm inspired to get more hoya and then I'll be watching even more carefully for those invaluable hoya nuances!
I'm 100% with you on this. Most of my observations on plant care translate across the board. Experiment, learn, adapt.
Enjoy your videos, I,m learning a lot
from you Thank You!
Your support is what matters--so thank YOU for tuning in. In means the world.
I simply love you.
😊
Congratulations Dave! I had no idea either about Utube having anything other than strange videos 😅. It was so hard to get past the camera “face time fear”. My channel is not close to where you are nor do I expect it its not a full time gig for me. I just hope I can one day grow more though I love sharing my plants with everyone!
Thank you so much!
Right on Dave. I’m super glad for you and happy that I found you so I can learn some cool shit about hoyas. I decided to throw in a little swear for you😊
🤣Yes! I would have to set up a Patreon to give the full flavor of Sober Plant Guy 🤣
@@soberplantguyYou should!!! I think you might be the only content creator that I would pay monthly and feel amazing about it. All in due time though I guess 😂. Everything in the universe IS going according to plan… I guess we will have to be patient. 😊 🤗
@@hanstera_deliciosa It would just me be saying Oh f*@@ every time I knocked a plant on the ground 🤣😂🤣
@@soberplantguy and this, THIS is what the people want. 😂
Hi Dave! I just wanted to give you an update. My first video went live this morning! Thank you for all your advice. It’s still scary but exciting too! ❤
Congrats congrats congrats!
I enjoy your videos. Keep em coming! :)
Thank you! I think you've inspired me to hit record on the next one. Wait, no, one more cup of tea first ... 😆
I enjoy having you as a guest in my home
What a lovely way to put it.
Seriously. Well put! I feel the same.
As long as I feel that I get a true, good, "Profesional" content I'm in. Word of advice, if you feel you don't have something to say at a specific week don't feel the pressure to put something anyway, I think it will suck all your energy, trying to think how to be anovated.
Very sage advice. I have taken a week when I didn't feel well. I figured, if I can't fake feeling well for an hour or so, I shouldn't be in front of the camera. Cheers from Iowa City ☺
@@soberplantguy 🤣🤣 it's OK to have a life and to be a real human
@@litalfrenkel1024 😆 "real human being"
I love your vids. You are doing great with care to give as much information as possible. One thing I’d ask for is when you are talking about Hoyas, can you let us know if in your experience, they do better hanging or trellised? I bought a flagellata Hoya and it was growing up. So I clipped the tendrils to the small hanging basket and the tips dried off. They were not tight at all. All 3 dried up. Though it likes to tendril up, it likes to be free lol. If you could add your experience such as this that would be great. I have an insularis that I’ve had since November and it’s only popped off 2 leaves (recently). I’m wondering if it wants a trellis but I do not want to lose any part of it. Not sure what to do with that one.
Good idea. I'll make a point to share the experience I've had either way. Thanks for the suggestion!
you have a good channel.
Thanks much, I really appreciate that!
Totally.
If you can do it, maybe I can too! I just wanna share my love of plants and I gets so excited and I want to talk about them and why not film it while I’m doing it? I’m such an introvert and I worry about being judged. I don’t know if I could handle any negative comments online. My house is a wreck and I got kids and dogs and cats, but I also have a beautiful house plant collection of almost 200 plants in a variety of genius and I’ve learned a ton in the year and a half since I started collecting them. I filmed a little tour of just my bathroom plants, but I haven’t had the guts to send it to anyone to watch.
During this video, I had seven prop boxes and a half built shelf for my porch props in the living room. Carve out one small spot you feel comfortable filming in. That's all you need. And absolutely yes, if I can, you can. Spend a couple bucks on a microphone, and your set (bad audio is about the only thing an audience won't put up with lol). I just hit record, and when the dog barks, I leave a long pause so that in editing I can see the straight line of audio, and I know exactly where to cut. Simple. Well, after the learning curve. Best of luck to you!
@@soberplantguy, thank you very much for the advice! I’ve added you to my regular plant tube subscriptions and I’m working my way through your videos just like I’m doing with wild fern and Sydney plant guy.I hear you talking about them and as far as I’m concerned, you’re right there with them now. I’m learning a ton from all of you guys mostly about plants but also about TH-cam and I greatly appreciate it. Thank you for pointing out that I don’t have to have everything ready, just a spot. That I can do😉
Wondering why you named your channel Soberplantguy?
I really didn't overthink it. I'm a sober alcoholic, and I wanted a simple TH-cam name. I thought, hey, maybe this would invite in some other sober plant peeps. And it has. But honestly, I just thought it sounded decent enough and with it 😆
@@soberplantguyIt’s an awesome way to subtly invite people of all walks. Your channel has been one of the few things that bring me joy for the last few months. Thank you.
@@hanstera_deliciosa Thank you! I'm glad to hear from you, and that's truly the highest compliment.
Do you have FB, Instagram and other networks to share your channel? I don’t and I always wondered if that is why not many folks find me.
I have an IG account that I don't use, and a FB account that is under my real name, though my channel does occasionally get recommended. So short answer, I rely only on the algorithm. I got very lucky having my first videos spread a bit, and it was fairly quick to get at least some traction (this is, of course, a tiny channel after all), but most people have to grind away to get a foothold. Hang in there..... ☺
@@soberplantguy definitely grinding! Thanks!
Your story is inspirational, though not surprising, given your passion for plants. Your friendly approach and delivery remind me of that popular school teacher kids go to for sincere advice, without heavy handed, authoritarian instructions. You enjoy experimenting with your plants, and encourage viewers to enjoy doing the same. Kudos to you, and thanks for all your help. 🪴
Gosh, thank you so much. As I've said, the encouragement form people like you has been astounding.
Congratulations Dave! I truly believe that good things come to good people. Having a good work ethic and good sense has helped your channel as well. 😊. Wishing you all the best and continued success on this channel. This was an excellent idea for a video and it was fun to learn. Thank you. 👌🪴🥰
Thank so much! The encouragement means so much, and as I say in the next video, I'm so surprised that anyone watched this 😆 Shows what I know ....
@@soberplantguy Too funny! 🤣
Congrats on your success so far! I was an early subscriber too. Keep up the good work! 🎊🤗🪴
Thanks so much! I know you have a strong channel, and can probably remember how important those first subscribers were for encouragement ☺
@@soberplantguy absolutely! There are many kind and supportive viewers in the plant community. You’re doing great! Have fun!