Hi Memo, as someone who started collecting somewhat more uncommon plants this year, I suggest you make at least a second video of this type. Many Alocasia, Begonia, Aglaonema, succulents and cacti can be a good step up, with new challenges to overcome.
I've watched too many of your videos for too long. The video started, but I was facing away from the screen, cooking some tuna. I thought: "Oh, sounds like early morning filming." Then I finally turned around, saw your face, and thought: "Yep, morning filming!" - That "Good Morning, Memo" face is adorable. It's almost like meeting a good friend in person. You know, the kinda friend that always looks stunning and cheery. Rambling. I am hungry. I agree with the Anthurium. They are great and really resilient as long as you keep an eye on the roots. Always use clear pots, kiddos! The Syngonium Chiapense feels like faux leather to me. I love it. The red-back one is my Syngonium nemesis. Restarted it a couple of times and recently let it go.
I’ve got the Syngonium Chiapense and I love it, I have taken a top cutting and planted it back with the mother plant, it’s so easy and your right the leaves are just lovely 😊
I got ambitious and ordered an Alocasia Macrohrriza Variagated which is, of course, a bit of a challenge in the desert of Tucson! However, as a gift, the company (lunatics!) sent me a perfect Anthurium Regale which I don't think anyone would put in a beginner or step-up category. 😂 But here I am! Thanks for all the info. I love your delivery - you look particularly delightful in this video. I want one of those t-shirts desperately! Thanks for making plants all the more accessible to people of varying levels of investment in the hobby and of different skill & resources.
I like the idea of this video. Please do more on other genus as some suggested. Love to also see you do a side series on carnivores plants, if you have more in your collection.
I agree with what you said about the Crystallinum, it was my first anthurium & my first plant I grew in semi hydro, so it gave me the chance to get familiar with both things at once. was much easier than I thought it would be
I grow the anthurium frosted heart and find it extremely rewarding to grow and propagate. Interested in trying the plain green version. I love unusual syngoniums and also own the steyermarkii and auritum (bunny ears). The erythrophyllum is also very rewarding and low light tolerant. Syngoniums are pretty great in general!
Great video Memo , i do have an Anthurium Clarinervium ( bought it in the beginning of my plant journey and manage to keep it alive - even succesfully managed to propagate it this summer ( 😀yay ) . I bought a small plug of crystallinum and moved it into leca with succes. At this point i do not have much room left for more plants but i really enjoy watching these kind of video’s. Keep up the good work and thanks again 💚🌱💚. Greetings from Belgium
A nepenthes is not an aroid but can grow ar a (hemi) epiphyte. Some live on the ground. I prefer repotting in a long fiber spagnum with perlite mixture and do add some treefern fiber. The substrate needs to be free of fertilizer, freedraining but slightly moist all the time ( like a wrung out sponge ), not soaking wet and standing in water. Some are difficult and have special needs but the ventrata is easy. Mine grows in a south east facing window and loves it. They are really nice plants, I have some 30 different ones in my living room mixed with the aroids and hoyas.
Nepenthes will also do well in commercially available orchid mixes. But the best substrate for carnivorous plants, in general, that I’ve found, has been the coco fiber. Soak the brick in water, mix with pumice, maybe add charcoal or zeolite, and you’re good. Maybe even mix in the sphagnum or tree fern as you said.
I am glad you had the anthurium chrystallinum on the list. It was my 1st anthurium & it’s still small after a yr, but you gave me some ideas that may help. Thanks for sharing Memo!
I love this video. My easiest hoya is the krohiana super silver. It grows like weed at my place. The anthurium Crystallinum is the best starter plant for beginners. After that one I recommend the Villenaorum and the Magnificum. Good beginner Philodendrons are, White Princess which can show lovely variegations and the Squamiferum with its hairy petiols,. A good syngonium is the white variegated one. It teach a lot about how to keep a variegation going. It is a fast growing and forgiving one.
I have such lovely baby plants in 4 inch pots. I only have one problem … they are growing out of their tiny pots. I didn’t think about that. They are so happy and healthy. Soo cute. I got an idea. In order to stop fungus gnats I put glow in the dark marbles on top. So cute
This was a great idea for a video. The one I saw about your Anthurium vittarifolium made it seem accessible enough that I was no longer afraid to give it a try and mine is thriving now. You were right about those big, chunky orchid-like roots making it a more forgiving anthurium.
Memo, this is such a brilliant video :-) Really useful and cool 🙂Great tips. Ohh, you added Pedatum and Painted Lady - my favourites :-) Painted Lady really looks much better in person - I never understood the hype until I saw her and instantly fell in love. Now we have 2 of them at home and all my friends and colleagues that showed an interest in her grew her successfully from cuttings - even as complete beginners, everyone managed really well so far and is very happy about how pretty and easy going she is 🙂
I know some people are nervous about carnivorous plants because they seemingly all require distilled water or, at the very least, reverse osmosis or spring water; But the way I see it, if you own calatheas/geoppertias, ctenanthe, stromanthe, or any Marantaceae species, any Dracaena or snake plants, or anything else that prefers to not have tap water, you’ll be fine!
Ummm, that looks like a clarinervium to my very uneducated eye. My first fancy plant was a crystallinum (it's gorgeous) and it doesn't look like that at all. I love, love, love your videos!
I seem to remember in your painted lady review that your (very mild) criticism was she's a bit of a one trick pony. True, perhaps, but what a trick. I'm with you on the Syngoniums, too. I would include the frosted heart to the list. See you next time 😃
Haha, Dave! wow great memory, yeah can be a bit tricky at times, but that was also why included it in this video, its a learning experience 😄 And I'll definitely consider the Frosted Heart for the future. 👍
I find the syngoniums that you name beginner-friendly much more difficult than the chiapense and the black arrow (which are indeed the only two syngoniums I have managed to keep alive). The other ones are a nightmare
Hi Memo 👋 Great video as always. The syngonium chiapense is uncommon here in 🇨🇦 I’ve heard mixed reviews on it’s ease of care from various planty people. However it looks beautiful 😀🇨🇦
I always wonder where I land in skill. I’m pretty sure I’m not a beginner and won’t ever be an expert so intermediate perhaps. With over 200 plants I feel maybe a little farther along. How to tell. I have the Philodendron and Syngoniums you mentioned. I don’t do carnivorous plants. I have anthurium but not the ones you mentioned. My newest favorite is First Night X AOS. didn’t have the Hoyas either but my newest favorite is Villosa
Hi Memo, as someone who started collecting somewhat more uncommon plants this year, I suggest you make at least a second video of this type. Many Alocasia, Begonia, Aglaonema, succulents and cacti can be a good step up, with new challenges to overcome.
I vote for this too 🙂 We need a part II
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely consider making more videos on those genera. It's all about variety! 🎬🌵
Part 2 pls❤
I've watched too many of your videos for too long. The video started, but I was facing away from the screen, cooking some tuna. I thought: "Oh, sounds like early morning filming." Then I finally turned around, saw your face, and thought: "Yep, morning filming!" - That "Good Morning, Memo" face is adorable. It's almost like meeting a good friend in person. You know, the kinda friend that always looks stunning and cheery. Rambling. I am hungry.
I agree with the Anthurium. They are great and really resilient as long as you keep an eye on the roots. Always use clear pots, kiddos!
The Syngonium Chiapense feels like faux leather to me. I love it. The red-back one is my Syngonium nemesis. Restarted it a couple of times and recently let it go.
Gm memo, enjoying coffee with my plant bestie lol.
Good morning! ☕️😄 There's nothing like a good plant and coffee combo to start the day!
I’ve got the Syngonium Chiapense and I love it, I have taken a top cutting and planted it back with the mother plant, it’s so easy and your right the leaves are just lovely 😊
That's a great tip with the Syngonium Chiapense - they can make quite the lush clump with some propagation! 🤗🌱
Aren't they?! I love mine. Need to chop it to fill it out.
I got ambitious and ordered an Alocasia Macrohrriza Variagated which is, of course, a bit of a challenge in the desert of Tucson! However, as a gift, the company (lunatics!) sent me a perfect Anthurium Regale which I don't think anyone would put in a beginner or step-up category. 😂 But here I am! Thanks for all the info. I love your delivery - you look particularly delightful in this video. I want one of those t-shirts desperately! Thanks for making plants all the more accessible to people of varying levels of investment in the hobby and of different skill & resources.
I like the idea of this video. Please do more on other genus as some suggested.
Love to also see you do a side series on carnivores plants, if you have more in your collection.
I'm so glad you liked it, Richard! I've got more in the works, and a carnivorous plant series sounds like an exciting challenge. Stay tuned! 🌱🎥
I agree with what you said about the Crystallinum, it was my first anthurium & my first plant I grew in semi hydro, so it gave me the chance to get familiar with both things at once. was much easier than I thought it would be
Cheers for sharing your experience! It's great when a plant can be a gateway to new growing techniques like semi-hydro. 🌊🪴
I grow the anthurium frosted heart and find it extremely rewarding to grow and propagate. Interested in trying the plain green version. I love unusual syngoniums and also own the steyermarkii and auritum (bunny ears). The erythrophyllum is also very rewarding and low light tolerant. Syngoniums are pretty great in general!
Great video Memo , i do have an Anthurium Clarinervium ( bought it in the beginning of my plant journey and manage to keep it alive - even succesfully managed to propagate it this summer ( 😀yay ) . I bought a small plug of crystallinum and moved it into leca with succes. At this point i do not have much room left for more plants but i really enjoy watching these kind of video’s. Keep up the good work and thanks again 💚🌱💚. Greetings from Belgium
Hooray for your propagation success! 🎉 It's a plant parent's proud moment. And hello to Belgium! 🇧🇪💚
A nepenthes is not an aroid but can grow ar a (hemi) epiphyte. Some live on the ground. I prefer repotting in a long fiber spagnum with perlite mixture and do add some treefern fiber. The substrate needs to be free of fertilizer, freedraining but slightly moist all the time ( like a wrung out sponge ), not soaking wet and standing in water. Some are difficult and have special needs but the ventrata is easy. Mine grows in a south east facing window and loves it. They are really nice plants, I have some 30 different ones in my living room mixed with the aroids and hoyas.
Nepenthes will also do well in commercially available orchid mixes. But the best substrate for carnivorous plants, in general, that I’ve found, has been the coco fiber. Soak the brick in water, mix with pumice, maybe add charcoal or zeolite, and you’re good. Maybe even mix in the sphagnum or tree fern as you said.
Thank you for sharing your nepenthes tips! Your living room must look like a lush paradise. 🌿😍
I am glad you had the anthurium chrystallinum on the list. It was my 1st anthurium & it’s still small after a yr, but you gave me some ideas that may help. Thanks for sharing Memo!
So glad to help! Sometimes a little tweak is all it takes for a plant to flourish. Keep us posted on its growth! 🌱✨
I love this video. My easiest hoya is the krohiana super silver. It grows like weed at my place. The anthurium Crystallinum is the best starter plant for beginners. After that one I recommend the Villenaorum and the Magnificum. Good beginner Philodendrons are, White Princess which can show lovely variegations and the Squamiferum with its hairy petiols,. A good syngonium is the white variegated one. It teach a lot about how to keep a variegation going. It is a fast growing and forgiving one.
Great suggestions, May! Thanks for sharing your successes, always nice to hear what's thriving for fellow plant lovers. 🌱👌
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful houseplants lovely collection
Thank you, Jillian! I'm glad you enjoy the collection. Happy planting! 🌺
I'm a plant veteran, but there are always new plants to discover...
Always! The plant world is endlessly diverse, isn't it? 🌍🌿
I have such lovely baby plants in 4 inch pots. I only have one problem … they are growing out of their tiny pots. I didn’t think about that. They are so happy and healthy. Soo cute. I got an idea. In order to stop fungus gnats I put glow in the dark marbles on top. So cute
This was a great idea for a video. The one I saw about your Anthurium vittarifolium made it seem accessible enough that I was no longer afraid to give it a try and mine is thriving now. You were right about those big, chunky orchid-like roots making it a more forgiving anthurium.
That's fantastic to hear about your Anthurium vittarifolium! It's always a win when a plant thrives under your care. 🌿💪 Go you!
Memo, this is such a brilliant video :-) Really useful and cool 🙂Great tips. Ohh, you added Pedatum and Painted Lady - my favourites :-)
Painted Lady really looks much better in person - I never understood the hype until I saw her and instantly fell in love. Now we have 2 of them at home and all my friends and colleagues that showed an interest in her grew her successfully from cuttings - even as complete beginners, everyone managed really well so far and is very happy about how pretty and easy going she is 🙂
Thank you! And yes, the Painted Lady is a true beauty in person - it's fantastic that you've spread the love through cuttings. 💕🌿
Thank you for all the tips! Especially for anthuriums!
You're welcome! Anthuriums can be so rewarding, glad you're enjoying the tips! 🌿💖
I know some people are nervous about carnivorous plants because they seemingly all require distilled water or, at the very least, reverse osmosis or spring water; But the way I see it, if you own calatheas/geoppertias, ctenanthe, stromanthe, or any Marantaceae species, any Dracaena or snake plants, or anything else that prefers to not have tap water, you’ll be fine!
Exactly! If you've got the touch for those water fussy plants, carnivorous ones might just thrive for you too. 🌱💧
Ummm, that looks like a clarinervium to my very uneducated eye. My first fancy plant was a crystallinum (it's gorgeous) and it doesn't look like that at all. I love, love, love your videos!
Haha, the world of aroids can be tricky with similar-looking leaves. Thanks for the compliment and happy plant growing! 🌱🔍
I seem to remember in your painted lady review that your (very mild) criticism was she's a bit of a one trick pony. True, perhaps, but what a trick. I'm with you on the Syngoniums, too. I would include the frosted heart to the list. See you next time 😃
Haha, Dave! wow great memory, yeah can be a bit tricky at times, but that was also why included it in this video, its a learning experience 😄 And I'll definitely consider the Frosted Heart for the future. 👍
I find the syngoniums that you name beginner-friendly much more difficult than the chiapense and the black arrow (which are indeed the only two syngoniums I have managed to keep alive). The other ones are a nightmare
It's so interesting how care experiences can vary! Maybe the syngoniums knew they had to be on their best behavior for you. 😆🌱
Hi Memo 👋 Great video as always. The syngonium chiapense is uncommon here in 🇨🇦 I’ve heard mixed reviews on it’s ease of care from various planty people. However it looks beautiful 😀🇨🇦
Hi Linda! 🙋♂️ I appreciate the love from Canada! 🇨🇦 The Syngonium chiapense can be a diva, but once you learn its quirks, it's a stunner. 😍
i feel bias but monsteras def are the goat for rare collecting, def not for newbies tho bc their finicky little guys
Monsteras are definitely iconic in the rare plant world, and they have so much character! 🐉🌱
Can you tell me what is the plant over your head & behind you? It looks like it has different colored heart leaves. Thanks
Hey, I’m the opposite, lol I find the A. Clari easier than the Crystal. Love the Cheapence perfect beginner plant an so beautiful 😍 🫶🏼💚
That's the beauty of plant parenthood-different strokes for different folks (and plants)! Glad you're loving your Syngonium. 💚🌿
I always wonder where I land in skill. I’m pretty sure I’m not a beginner and won’t ever be an expert so intermediate perhaps. With over 200 plants I feel maybe a little farther along. How to tell. I have the Philodendron and Syngoniums you mentioned. I don’t do carnivorous plants. I have anthurium but not the ones you mentioned. My newest favorite is First Night X AOS. didn’t have the Hoyas either but my newest favorite is Villosa
Sounds like you're well into your plant journey with over 200! 🌱🏆 Intermediate sounds modest; you're a plant pro!
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Thank you for the galaxy of stars! 🌟✨ You're out of this world!
"Get this plant to practice mealybug management"... Er, no thanks Memo! 😂
Oddly, I kill common plants more often. Can’t keep a spider plant alive…
Same. I only have trouble with the “easy” ones.
Spider plants can be surprisingly fussy, huh? Sometimes it's the 'easy' ones that surprise us! 🕷🌿