10 Ridiculously Simple Hacks Plant Experts Use

Neat! Now if I could find any info on ph requirements for houseplants! No way all houseplants have the same, but nobody addresses it. Soil deterioration, fertilizer and its accumulation, and the water we use all influence it.

I love your plant shelves. I also have a slight (coughs) overcrowding problem.
Great video again. Thank you. ❤🪴

Great tips. Yet again! Me and my plants appreciate it! ❤

Some really terrific hacks there! Here’s a small one for you because I know you grow cacti. It’s similar to your paper hack. When it’s time to re-pot cacti, cut a strip of sandpaper and fold it in half lengthways, to hold the cactus. Make’s the job much easier and protects your fingers from being jabbed so much😀
I use Orchid pots because I grow my Plants in Leca and as you said, it is great to see a new plant’s roots thrive - or not. Have you got a favourite supplier?

I've used pretty glass pebbles as mulch, it worked a bit too well and I had to remove them! This was a dragon tree though so it would work great on plants that are sensitive to drying out.

Thanks for sharing 🪴

Such a lot of good hacks. I like your coloured lighting in the background too. Thanks for another great video 😊

indoor plant mulcher here...

If you stagger your plants, you'll be able to fit more plants on your shelves. There are various plant risers available, but I especially like to usr candlestick holder since they don't take up a lot of space at the base, but hold a planter nicely. If the top is too small for a plant pot to stay stable, glue a coaster onto it - everything can be done with thrifted or dollar store items and here you go - cheap plant risers that help you maximise your space

EXCELLENT HACKS !!! No more mess. Keep the information coming.

I recently bought a philodendron Birkin that came with an "easy watering system" aka a thread like you showers but thicker. I maintained water in a scoop with surelevated plant. This only lead me to overwater the plant. It was constantly sweating water and new leaves were mushy. I had to stop using that method :(

You can also put a plant on top of the one you hang on your shelf racket. The one you showed is large enough to screw a little square tablet.and.put a pot there. Ideal for a plant who don't need bright ☀️ light! 😉

I like that first one with creating perfect size space for plant to go into, thanks.

Good lighting you got too, I use Phillips Hue around most of my plants, highlighting them well of an evening in whatever colour I want.

Can you use moss instead of mulch?

Just found your channel after fairly recently getting into plants in a serious way. Joined immediately! Thank you for the content, I'm going through a bunch of your stuff, so I appreciate all the tips.

Making your own self watering pots is a handy idea. The aloe would likely do better in soil that dries out in between watering, but so many other plants appreciate soil that stays consistently moist yet not wet, which can be challenging to achieve.

Thanks for the great tips! I have a few plants that I need to repot in Spring. Can you make a video on the best pet safe plants?

for topsoil I don’t use mulch or bark, instead I use coco coir or charcoal. It looks nice, helps drainage and keeps bugs out :)

Been doing the fork jack for a while now (plus as makeshift plant prop-up). Love vid but like other commenter mentioned, the string hack can lead to over watering and an icky thread if your climate is prone to mold.

I use sphagnum moss instead of mulch on top of my pots. It provides humidity and I soak it with B. thuringiensis subsp kurstaki (Safer's BTK) that also deals with the fungal gnats. Sphagnum moss is easy to remove and resoak once it's dry without watering the entire pot. Alternatively, you can place the moss in stockings or repurpose the mesh used in groceries for fruits and veggies for easier removal and resoaking.

Hi there, I'm Jenny and hail from Sheffield👍now living in the Caribbean. Love you hacks. Thanks. Was that Endcliffe park??😎

So many garden things not readily available here so I have to use my initiative. Thanks very much.

I improvise by using beach pebbles or wood shavings( free from cabinet makers) .I mix commercial potting mix with compost from my own heap😄 . Is my garden compost ok for houseplants? Comments please.

Excellent as usual. What global war?

AWESOME VIDEO ! Thanks! You are also really funny--I love your dry sense of humor ! Keep these great videos coming !

Those repotting hacks were brilliant. I always make the biggest mess!
So i have super bad natural lighting and would love lighting tips/hacks. Right now I’ve got about 11 small grow lights rigged up all over lol. Weirdly I’ve found that cheap Aqueon aquarium plant lights work really well on houseplants, but their range is quite limited.

I use sphagnum moss to mulch my potted tree ferns. Looks nice, keeps them moist longer & the fern will send out roots into the moss.

No plants in front of the telly, shucks!

Props for putting the video's screenshot tip first 👌

Informative video - Thanks

Some of the most well put together plant owning tips I've seen.

Ohhhh youre a friggin genius, im going to the forest tomorrow to collect bark, mulch, and moss, for my babies, for free, hmmm what else, Thank you natural world, thank you Sheffield!

Oh I want the plastic pots too.......yippee!

Recently potted a rose into a container using this technique. So easy. Brilliant!

Hi, how long after repotting with coco peat, Vermicompost fortified with seaweed, and perlite, should I start to feed the plant with a liquid fertiliser?
The ratio is 2:1:1
Can't find an answer anywhere.

I finally have a use for the ground cinnamon in my spice rack 😂

I learn so much sometimes I watch a few times. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

Guys, pay attention ... this guy has a sense of humor hiding in there! 😂

Thank you. I love watching your channel. Never stop helping us plant lovers. ❤

You say: Outer pot.
I hear: Altapot.
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I live in a warmer climate (near the Gulf of Mexico), and we need air conditioning for a large portion of the year. I had tried mulching my thirsty indoor plants. Unfortunately, the mulch quickly developed mold. Mulch is a necessity for our outdoor plants, but the mulch does more harm than good with my indoor plants.

Rough up the root ball. Free those roots. Be gentle. Ive got a 3 year old Japanese maple. I am Bonsai training it.

I have the same white self-watering pot you showed! I do not like the style, but because it has nylon cord, a clear inner pot, and a cachepot with vents, it WORKS SO WELL, especially for my Alocasias! I've begun melting tiny vents on all my plastic pots that have a water reservoir.

The repotting tip is great 😊

Amazing love ❤️ it

Thank you for all your great ideas and advise. I’ve learnt so much from you. I love the impression idea of repotting. I’ve been a plant parent for over 10 yrs. Since watching your videos, I’m able to take better care of my plants. My grandchildren tells me that I have a jungle in my apartment. Lol
I’m one of those people that would not throw out a cutting if it looks like it has life. I propagate quite often. I even got myself a Moisture Meter, as you recommended. I always look forward to your next video. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I am so glad to have found you ❤

You know I’ve converted the garage into a plant studio. And I’ve filled it to 3/4 full of my house plants and about 200 bonsai. But I’ve found you must have at the very least 500 comparable wattage for good growth. Sorry you don’t have a garage.