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Since 2013 my company has helped over 10000 apartments, homes, and businesses to look and feel more stylish, peaceful, comfortable and sustain it for a long time.
I closely work with our customers and know very well about the most common concerns and problems they have with houseplants and plant care. Here I am sharing with you my experience and tips. My goal is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools so you can have a successful green relationship with your plants.
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so grateful that your channel popped up when i typed BOP care. New plant parent and today i bought a BOP from Ikea and you are easy to understand clearly how to care for BOP and cannot wait to watch all your videos/advises and learn the secret of being a plant parent. I hope mine will look like Phebe in future. Awesome 🤗
Hi! Thank you for watching. I am very happy the video is helpful! You can watch our Bird of Paradise marathon where we have included all our videos about these plants: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z8B2TTS4RRE.html Or read our Ultimate Guide for Bird Of Paradise plans: mycityplants.com/plant-care/bird-of-paradise-care/ Green Cheers & May your plant grow happy and healthy!
Hi! Thank you for watching! You probably have a young Bird Of Paradise plant. As it grows/matures leaves will change its appearance. Green Cheers & May your plant grow happy and healthy!
Hi! Thank you for watching! The stripes on ZZ plant stems usually indicate the overwatering issue. It important to allow the soil to dry out completely and all the way through before watering. *** Using the soil moisture meter will help you to establish a proper watering frequency. Learn about how to use this tool + find the moisture chart here: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-use-soil-moisture-meter/ May your ZZ plant grow happy and healthy!
Hi! Thank you for watching! - Lechuza planters have a sub-irrigation system and PON (substrate which goes at the bottom of the pot under the soil) is the part of this system. **Here is the link to Lechuza shop: amzn.to/3We9IlH If you want to learn more about how these planters work, here is the link to our Lechuza Playlist ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BZgTlFgg-mw.html - It is best to divide the Bird Of Paradise plant in Spring-Summer (faster recovery) but we do it all year - round (when needed). Green Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are right about the climbing habit of these plants, but some people prefer a "bush" look for their Monstera plants instead of staking. :) Green Cheers!
@@Mycityplants then pot more then one plant in a pot and prune it often that it stays a bit compact then it would be so much better :'D this big bush is realy not nice xD
Would this treatment be damaging to orchids? I’ve had Phalaenopsis orchids for years and a new house plant sprouted scale. If it turns out they are affected, I don’t want to kill them trying to cure them.
Hi! Thank you for watching! - Before treating your Orchid plants, try to spray the solution only on a few leaves, as for some, it can be damaging and burn leaves if they are young, sensitive, or already damaged badly by the infestation. - Switch to Neem Oil amzn.to/3V4ICvB as soon as the infestation is under control and minimal. Spray Lightly (stems, leaves top and under + top soil) once every 7-10 days until the issue is solved and no new signs of pests are present. - It is best to use just Neem Oil as the treatment for sensitive plants. Once a week - Wipe off visible bugs with 2-3 drops of dish soap diluted in 20oz water and LIGHTLY spray leaves, stems, and soil with Neem Oil. *** I would also recommend using Neem Oil for all your plants as a preventative measure during Spring-Summer or when you have a sick plant at home. Spray lightly once every 2-3 weeks. Green Luck! 🌱🌱🌱
Hi there! I have a rubber plant of 3 years now in a 12 inch diameter pot. There are 6 shoots and 2 of the shoots are about 30 inches tall. However, they are very thin stems and tend to fall over without support. Is there any way I can prune or replant this pot so it grows stronger and becomes more tree-like?
Hi! Yes, you can prune your rubber plant. You can also divide it and pot each stem separately. Pruning will force the plant to branch out + will make its stem stronger. Here is a helpful article about how to prune Rubber plants: bit.ly/465kNIY Green Cheers & Thank you for watching!
Hi! This tube is part of the sub-irrigation system of Lechuza planters. It is a water level indicator for the water reservoir. You can purchase these smart planters here: amzn.to/3zLDWDH Green Cheers & Thank you for watching!
Hi, thanks for your video! Do you recommend bottom feeding of bird of paradise? I started having issues with gnats and have stopped watering my plant from the top, while using mosquito bits for a couple of weeks to break the gnats cycle. The soil doesn't get wet on the top, but I don't have a soil moisture meter - just using fingers to check. I want to make sure that my plant is having enough water.
Hi! Thank you for watching! - Bottom watering will help with the gnat issue but it is important to water your Bird Of Paradise plant when the soil is dry enough. - Aerate the soil to help it dry out faster. Here is my post + video about how to save an overwatered plant where you can see how to aerate the soil: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-save-an-overwatered-plant/ - The best is to use the Soil Meter. Your finger is not long enough to check of the lower part of the soil is dry or not. :) * You can learn about how to use this tool + get the moisture chart here: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-use-soil-moisture-meter/ - I would also recommend replacing the top 3-4" of the soil with the fresh one. Green Luck & May your Bird of Paradise plant grows happy and healthy!
@@Mycityplants Thanks for your response. So that I'm clear, do you recommend that we just bottom water our bird of paradise? or if the gnats are gone, best to normally water from the top?
You can always water the plant from the bottom. If the gnat issue is gone, you can water the plant from the top. With the proper watering frequency, gnats should not return.
HI! Thank you for watching! - We ship Soil Meters mycityplants.shop/products/soil-moisture-meter and Fertilizer mycityplants.shop/products/all-purpose-fertilizer anywhere in the US . -We do not ship Lechuza planters but you can order these awesome self-watering pots here: amzn.to/3zLDWDH Green Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for your comment. Yellow leaves can be caused by a number of nutrient deficiencies, including nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, iron, and manganese. To avoid this issue, plants need to be fertilized regularly. How frequent and when depends on the type of plants you have - but majority of plants need to be fertilized during Spring-Summer, when they are actively growing. Here is our post and video about how and when to feed houseplants: mycityplants.com/fertilizers/how-to-fertilize-plants/ Green Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for watching! - Lechuza planters have a sub-irrigation system and PON (substrate which goes at the bottom of the pot under the soil) is the part of this system. **Here is the link to Lechuza shop: amzn.to/3We9IlH If you want to learn more about how these planters work, here is the link to our Lechuza Playlist ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BZgTlFgg-mw.html - If Yucca is potted in well draining soil and into a pot with drainage, you do not need to add sand or perlite for extra drainage Green Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for watching! We use and Bird of Paradise plants love - Good Dirt Potting Mix getgooddirt.com/collections/soil Green Cheers & May your plants grow happy and healthy!
Hi! Thank you for watching! Bone meal can be a good fertilizer for jade plants because it's a slow-release organic fertilizer that's rich in nutrients like calcium, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Green Cheers!
Great video except it’s all about foliage. What about how to make them flower which, as the name of the plant implies, is what these plants are all about. My limited experience suggests they want to be pot bound to flower.
Hi! Thank you for watching! Unfortunately Bird of Paradise plants (Strelitzia Nicolai) do not bloom in NYC - not the right climate :) Since this is not what I have any experience with, I am not the right person to reach out for an advise. Green Luck & May your plant grow happy and heathy!
Can anyone tell me why my moisture meter consistently tells me I need to water ? I’m not living in 1000 degrees but if I water it today it will say it needs water tomooorw 🤷♂️
HI! If a soil moisture meter reads dry the next day after watering, it could be due to several reasons: - Root Bound Plant: If the plant is root bound. - Too Much Sand or Drainage-Improving Materials: If the soil mix has a high proportion of sand or other drainage-improving materials, water might drain too quickly through the soil, leaving it dry shortly after watering. - Incorrect Insertion: The meter might not be inserted deeply enough or in the right location to get an accurate reading. It's important to insert the meter close to the root zone where moisture levels are most indicative of the plant's needs. - Malfunctioning Moisture Meter: The moisture meter itself could be faulty. - Using too little water: It is best to water the plant, wait for 20-30 min and test the soil using the meter - to make sure the amount of water you used have reached the lower roots and the plant is well watered. - Hydrophobic Soil: Sometimes soil can become hydrophobic (repelling water), especially if it has dried out completely. When this happens, water runs off or drains too quickly without properly moistening the soil. Hope this helps. Green Cheers!
@princessmami8112 Test your meter before buying a new one. :) If all your plants are potted in the same type of soil, you can test the soil with the meter outdoors. Soil around any outdoor plant will do. Find moist/wet spot to test. If the ground is dry, pour some water and test the soil after. If this test shows you the meter is working, the reasons below might explain it all: reasons: - Root Bound Plant: If the plant is root bound. - Too Much Sand or Drainage-Improving Materials: If the soil mix has a high proportion of sand or other drainage-improving materials, water might drain too quickly through the soil, leaving it dry shortly after watering. - Incorrect Insertion: The meter might not be inserted deeply enough or in the right location to get an accurate reading. It's important to insert the meter close to the root zone where moisture levels are most indicative of the plant's needs. - Using too little water: It is best to water the plant, wait for 20-30 min and test the soil using the meter - to make sure the amount of water you used have reached the lower roots and the plant is well watered. - Hydrophobic Soil: Sometimes soil can become hydrophobic (repelling water), especially if it has dried out completely. When this happens, water runs off or drains too quickly without properly moistening the soil. Hope this helps. Green Cheers!
With ZZ, you need to be extra careful with self watering pots. I killed one ZZ with over watering it and after that with new ZZ, moved on regular pots with good drainage
Hi! Thank you for your comment! The main reason why plants get overwatered in self-watering pots is that the reservoir is re-filled too soon. ** The reservoir needs to be filled only when the soil is dry and not as soon as it is empty. Here is my post and video about how to water plants in Lechuza self-watering planter: mycityplants.com/lechuza/how-to-water-plants-in-lechuza-planters/ - Soil Moisture meter helps to establish a proper watering frequency. How to use this tool + moisture chart here: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-use-soil-moisture-meter/ Green Cheers!
One of the ones that you called a Philodendron is really a Scindapsus. Probably a Scindapsus argyraeus. But they require similar care. Also you can argument low light with grow lights.
Hi! Thank you for watching! You can use PON for all plants but I don't do it for large plants as the pot becomes too heavy and hard to handle/move around. Green Cheers!
Thanks for the video. When the moisture level is uneven, do you wait until the higher moisture soil is 3-4. I have plants that can have both 3-4 on one side and 6-7 on another side. I see this mostly on large plants. Thanks!
Hi! Thank you for watching! Large plants can handle waiting longer for the soil to dry out. If the dryer side is down to 1-3 and the other side is still above 4, water the dry side only. Rotate your plants more frequently as the difference in moisture levels around the pot can be due to an uneven floor. Green Cheers!
I have a beautiful bird of paradise plant that keeps growing but unfortunately it's smothered with gnats. It's very difficult to get rid of them even though I've changed everything
Hi! Thank you for watching. Sorry your Bird Of Paradise is under the attack of gnats. The main reason why they are coming back after you have changed the soil is that you most likely overwatering your plant still. Also, the proper light exposure and good air circulation is very important for the soil to dry faster! Please watch my videos about - How to save an overwatered plant mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-save-an-overwatered-plant/ - How to get rid of gnats mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-get-rid-of-gnats-in-plants/ I strongly recommend using the Soil Moisture Meter amzn.to/3xHcXZr to establish a proper watering frequency. Here is my post + video about How to use this tool: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-use-soil-moisture-meter/ ** When to water plants chart is provided in this post. Wishing you lots of Green Luck!
Hi! Thank you for watching. Each Yucca plant stem has its own root system. Yes, you can divide it and pot each stem separately. You can watch me do it in this video: mycityplants.com/plant-decor/how-to-divide-yucca-plant/ Green Cheers!
Hi! Yes, the Caladium should come back after the dormancy. I have kept it thriving and growing until the dormancy but, unfortunately, I have not succeeded bringing back this plant after - due to the lack of experience in growing annuals at home :( May your plants grow happy and healthy!
Thanks for sharing your information. Can I cut the leaves all time a year or just in certain month? Mine got way to big and needs to be pruned as soon as possible
