ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS #7 

Hi all, I answered TOO MANY questions... they exceeded the amount of characters I am allowed in the description :D So timestamps are below. However, would appreciate if you watch AS MUCH as possible :) 00:00 Intro 01:08 What was your most expensive plant? 03:32 If you had to move to a different country other than Australia or Germany, where would you go? 04:24 What was your first plant and do you still have it? What is the hardest plant in your collection? 05:40 Have you ever misplaced a plant? 06:25 What do you do when you're away (travelling etc.) to make sure your impressive plant collection and Brad are cared for? 08:44 If you had to be stuck in a movie, which movie would you choose? 09:25 How often do you fertilise your plant especially Anthurium? Have you considered growing anthurium using semi hydro leca? 11:37 You don’t use semi hydro/leca however, what’s your take on it? 12:56 What do you know about the growth of anthurium crystal in the wild? 13:27 What's one thing ( from an old wish list) you are excited about exploring , that previously your corporate job was an obstacle to? 15:50 Are there any other content creators you particularly enjoy watching or that inspire you, and is there anyone you would most love to collaborate with? 17:55 When did you get your cat/story about adopting them? 19:14 Would you ever buy a spiritus sancti if you find one for cheap? 21:28 What are some plants you would love to own but are too expensive where you live? 24:13 What is your newest project? 28:25 What’s the best light intensity (FC) to promote anthurium growth? 30:24 If you lived in Victoria ( Australia ) and had to deal with our temperature changes, what plants would you consider good options and what would you consider harder to grow ones ? 31:44 Do you ever have issues with new philodendron leaves getting stuck/tearing as they come out? 32:56 Would you consider modeling if given the opportunity? 34:04 Did you have a plant hobby back in Germany? Do you ever wish to have access to plants available in eu and not here in Southern hemisphere? 36:10 Which popular plants are worth the hype? 40:50 Have you ever been to Canada? Also besides a pebble tray how else would you put moisture in your room with your plants? 42:26 I was wondering if you've thought about visiting the counties from where some of your plants grow naturally? 45:44 Do you have any advice for when a plant seems to be stunted in growth? 47:37 I’m very interested to hear more about your experience with the English Roses 50:13 You mentioned in one of your videos that you don't like Hoya's. What causes disliking? 52:36 Is it ok to completely dry out your Moss pole when gnats are hanging around 54:25 I’m in NZ and our frost are freezing here,is it still ok to have Moss pole wet 55:07 What is your day like before and after being a gardner? 58:44 The house on fire scenario: Besides Brad and your roomie, which 5 plants would you save? 1:00:18 What do you do if you can't get a plant to size up and mature? 1:02:33 Anthuriums….. I have a sun room that is full of light but no direct sun unfortunately. Should I still use grow lights? 1:03:48 The plant community has broken into all out tribal warfare with factions fighting for control of fertilizer and water supplies. 1:05:05 Misting indoor plants : yay or nay ? 1:05:10 Is Brad bilingual and, if so, does he prefer you to speak in German or English? 1:05:45 How many plants do you buy per month? 1:07:24 Do you consider moving back to Germany? 1:07:51 How’s the acceptance of LGBTQIA+ in Australia in comparison to Germany ? 1:09:28 I have great success EXCEPT verrucosum 1:11:52 I hope you can help me with my revert Monstera Albo. 1:12:59 How is it going now as a full time content creator and are you planning on doing some community events when visiting Germany 1:14:52 Where and when did you first come across the "chop and extend" method? 1:16:56 You placed a Silver Cloud on a moss pole as an experiment. any success? 1:18:04 How many corms do you have in your oxalis 1:18:28 How you manage time for all the plants and feline companions 1:19:17 What is the thing that got you into plants? 1:20:24 Have you drunk bought a plant and did you regret it?! 
 1:20:44 What other passions or hobbies are you interested in persuing and are you currently dating? 1:22:42 Monstera Alba and Monstera Thai: Do you think they are difficult plants? 1:23:48 Do you have siblings? 1:23:58 How are you and Braddles? 1:25:13 What is a good plant to put on a moss pole but for an absolute beginner? 1:26:30 Can you mix the fertilizer up, put it water bottles and not use it immediately? 1:27:15 How do you deal with extreme heat when you are away? 1:27:50 Can you use "live" sphagnum moss for a mosspole? 1:28:15 How did your family react to you quitting your "safe pay" job to become a full time youtuber? 1:30:35 How do you manage mosquitoes when you’re relaxing or working in your garden? 1:31:09 Does your mom and sister have the love of plants that you do 1:31:35 How densely do you stuff the moss poles? 1:31:59 How do you regulate temperature in your greenhouse?? 1:32:23 What products are you using on your plants? 1:33:16 How did you prepare your bottles for watering your moss poles? 1:34:30 I ordered a monstera albo on etsy but it had no Nodes I planted in soil. What chance it has to grow roots if any? 1:35:09 What else can you do if you have your moss pole in a plastic pot and sitting in a heavy ceramic pot, but the dang thing still keeps falling over?I 1:36:58 Could you show us your smaller plants? 1:37:41 How do you manage all of it? Have you ever give up on some of them? 1:39:57 Do you ever find the aroid mix at the bottom of the pot still moist/wet while the moss pole is dry. 1:40:44 I know monstera Thai constellation doesn’t need a moss pole but what are your thoughts + recommendations about one growing on a moss pole? 1:41:23 when is it too early to put a plant on a moss pole? 1:43:11 How did you get your Oxalis so gorgeous!!!!! I have one I want to be like yours!!! Does it go dormant? 1:44:49 Ficus tineke has brownish spots on the leaves. Will the leaves with the brown spots keep getting worst ? 1:45:26 Could you please tell me if my plants would benefit from GT foliage? 1:47:12 Do you by any chance have Philodendron billitieae variegated in your house/ garden? If you do, may i know the tips of taking care of this plant in details.

I love these Q + A videos! I actually especially appreciate when you go on a tangent. I can totally appreciate you not wanting to share details about your personal life! Please know that we all care and are curious because we follow you for your personality as well as your excellent plant care advice! 🐈

My wants are simple. This year, my must have was a Manjula Pothos. I bought one at our local greenhouse for $8.99 Canadian and I couldn't be happier! Shes small, but beautiful, growing on her custom made cedar plank.

Your matter of fact sensibility and great sense of humor is so refreshing 😄 love your long chats

My personal experience is that (some) humidifiers do help raise the air humidity. I have two, one of them doesn't wet the floor, whereas the other one needs to be placed on top of something so the mist doesn't reach the floor. Also you might like to check out Hoya polyneura. Nice species with a hanging growth habit and beautiful leaves.

LOVE your comments regarding Appreciating plants, and NOT having to OWN them all. I LOVE PLANTS!! I am owning the ones I love. Whether they are Rare or not. I have a Burle Marx flame (juvenile). It is getting big now and I love it. NOT because it is rare, I just want it in it's mature form. If it takes 5 years--fine. I refuse to spend thousands of dollars on plants. Your Big Plants look amazing and you inspire me everyday when I watch you videos!!!

I totally feel you on our moods being affected by the weather. I’m really paying more attention now to the natural cycles - it’s normal to feel different ways in different seasons and on days with different weather. We’re more connected to nature than we think.

Completely agree with your answer about using dirty aquarium water even if you don't have that experience, it's about the principles! If it ain't broke, don't fix it! I also use aquarium water, and while it works great for most of my plants I noticed my adansonii was starting to show signs of nutrient deficiency, so I started fertilizing and now it's great!

Oh yes! I would love to watch a SPG travel vlog

I started following your channel a couple of weeks ago. Love getting to know you better in this Q&A! I've also gone and subscribed to your second channel. I'm from The Netherlands, so hi from your old neighbours lol 😄

Love your Q&As! I have lots of questions...can't wait for the next one! Also hoping for another viewer show and tell with your reactions!

Variegated philodendron is so popular and I would love to see you grow out a giant variegated velvet philodendron ❤️

I know it has been years, but I am so sorry about what happened to Max. I lost my Kenya the same way in 2019. It is an incredibly painful thing to go through but I am glad you and Brad have one another to lean on. 💜

I totally agree with you about hoya. I have quite a few plants but am not interested in seeing small newly purchased ones. I am only interested in large plants and their flowers. You could check out Vermont Hoya. Now he has an impressive collection worth seeing.

This is so fun. I love your Q&A videos. I’ve never bought a plant drunk but my hubby did take me out for dinner and drinks and then a trip to the plant store for our anniversary and I did buy a couple plants a little tipsy lol

Yes come to South Africa!! You'd absolutely love it here🇿🇦

Depending on the humidifier, a good humidifier doesn't make things wet. It's an investment

I adored this video. I recently discovered you and will go back through your catalog and like/comment - gotta feed the algorithm! I especially love how honest you are and it is WONDERFUL when you go into the financial side of plant collecting. I appreciate how clear headed you are and you caution people not to spend beyond their means. My favorite videos are currently plant care and financial advice ones. Maybe that is an area you can branch out into as you diversify. Videos on how to plan ahead and buy our plant supplies in bulk. Low cost or DIY alternatives, etc.

Love your videos. Funny about the oxalis - I’m in zone 6 in the US I put an oxalis in with my mixed outdoor flower planter years ago. Somehow the tuber or seeds got into my flower garden and now every spring they come up and have spread almost like a weed. They are in the east side near my house. Inside mine always go dormant as of course they do in my garden. But every spring they come back outside and have gotten bigger every year. Have you ever tried putting some me of the tubers directly in the ground. Your climate is so much warmer than mine- I bet they would just grow in the outside ground!

Thanks again Jan for sharing and reminding us all to appreciate the small things in life. 😻

Thanks for taking the time to answer every question! Really grateful for the advice and we truly appreciate the effort you put in to make these videos. Just so you know, you’re not playing in the background but centerstage on the telly 😂

I love it too, to watch my plants grow😻🪴

Belize is warm , they speak english and have tropical rain forests. At least an country to go to on vacation. I would love a tshirt with one of the designs you had made as phone backdrop allover

You give such rational advice Jan!

Use a mychorzial powder for your varicosum thin fine roots the science is mind blowing! YES! 2 hours of SPG!

Yes! I absolutely “waffled” while listening to you answer the questions. 😊

Very nice video, Jan. Great to hear your thoughts and ideas on life and your journey. Thanks for sharing with us. As far as collaborations go, I really didn't have anyone specific in mind. It would be cool to see a more in depth carnivore plant video nursery tour or orchid tour. (Some of our orchids are going into bloom now actually). Maybe a collaboration with the community somehow of a community garden where a plot of land is leased for people to garden veggies, flowers, herbs, whatever in raised beds, something like that with a small dog park to the side somewhere? We have a Spiriti Sancti philodendron and we love it, but it grows foward away from the pole, which makes it very imbalanced. We're relocating to Seattle from our house to an apartment..(under 700 sq.ft)..it's a really nice apartment, but the amount of plants we've had to unload has been ridiculous. Anyhow, your videos are a very welcome part of my week, I truly enjoy watching you and what you're doing next.

Already looking forward to part 👏🏻

Hey Jan, thanks for answering my question. And regards hoya - oh, brother, I feel you on that. I keep asking ppl what's the hype, no one ever came with any sensible answer besides 'there's just so many'... And haven't seen one to convince me either 😂❤

You could try putting a string of sewards around the moss.Pole and hacking it to your wall.That would also help hold it up.I've done that many times

I only recently discovered your channel and have been watching so many of your videos! I have a lot of philodendrons, some of which aren't as happy as they could be. I've been gathering all the ingredients you've suggested for a better aroid mix and for moss polls. I think I'm going to have a busy weekend of repotting! Thank you so much for all of your amazing advice. ❤

Thank you for the reality check. I don't need to be excessively frugal, but I also do not need to take home every single rescue plant from bunnings, every new anthurium hybrid or every new 'It plant'. ADHD impulsiveness has led me to plant burnout from over purchasing many times over. Need to be able to appreciate what I have instead of chasing the next plant purchase dopamine hit 🥰

Love these video's! Putting them on when doing housetasks or plant care 😁

Definitely appreciate your frankness regarding ridiculous plant prices. Great content as always! 🌱

Thanks for answering my question. My majestic I got as a small plant about 1.5 years ago. I have chopped and extended one time so far, the leaf size has stalled while other plants have continued to size up. What I'm going to try is to start multiple plants and grow them in different conditions and also try more fertilizer on the main plant. Ill keep trying, but if I cant get it to size up I will still love the plant as it is!

Just so you know there are 2 main types of humidifiers. Ultrasonic is the most common and the ones that make the visible stream of vapor and coat everything in mist and a chalky powder. Evaporative humidifiers simply blow air through a wicking filter with one end in water and are less effective in local increases in humidity but are better for raising the humidity overall over a longer time frame.

Humidifiers are a must for very arid places like Boise, Idaho in the winter with 10% indoor humidity. 30% humidity in the summer. Humidity over 45% fosters molds and dust mites that are common allergens. Roses were popular in Roman gardens as a medicinal and for visual beauty. The first Rosarian was Josephine Bonaparte who promoted the culture and hybridization of roses. In USDA Zones 3 - 7 most common fruits come from the Rose family. Yellow roses are the most frost tender and originated in China. There are no true blue roses because rose petals are acidic and most blue pigments like heliotropin aren't blue in acids. A black rose is actually dark red/maroon. One very special rose is Mutabilis in which the five petalled flowers start out as yellow, changing to pink, and finally to crimson For a finicky plant that doesn't want to grow try spraying dilute fertilizer with micronutrients on the undersides of the leaves so it enters the plant bypassing the roots.

Thank you Jan!!!!! I’ll try those changes with my Vericusom; my splendid is going great! Already been through a chop and extend! 🙄

I’m clearly behind but l love the Q&A videos! And congrats on having over 200k subscribers! ❤🎉

Thank u Sydney knowledge is key to this life for success and u got it and I'm sure everything u touch will grow bless

It just kills me when I see Bradley laying ne t to you. I had a cat, Lillie Bean, that looked just like him. She was the sweetest rescue. We learned she was a Turkish Van. Loved water, she would come in the shower or jacuzzi. I miss her so much but seeing Bradley just fills my heart.❤❤❤

Nice to hear honest answers. I've always liked your approach to showing the truth in how life with plants really is. Greetings from Poland

I really like your content and getting to know you, however I’m in love with your sweet Brad. He is such a calm and loving little guy😍🐈

I'd love to see a collab with you and Claire from The Jungle Haven in the UK! Two of my favorite plant-fluencers!! 🇬🇧🇦🇺🪴

If you ever come to the states you should definitely meet up with Cheydplantlady, Anthurium Arthur, there’s a bunch more but those two are my favorites, also Redleaf Exotics for the carnivorous stuff and in the UK The Bearded Plantaholic.

This is random but my favorite part of the video was the bird in the background stealing the show ❤ chatty little thing. Thank you for sharing more about you. Hi Brad!

Love the Q & A Jan! I keep forgetting to check out community page…next time!

Almost two hours!!!! Happy days! Really love love love these long speaking videos❤ thank u so much!

Florida!!!

Sri Lanka is clean, peaceful, has nice beaches, the cost of living is not high and the people are friendly. It is literally a spice island. Cinnamon, tea, vanilla, coconuts and lots of other tropical plants are raised there. Thailand is also a great place to visit. The cuisine is fantastic. Thai's raise a lot of aroids and tropical plants through tissue culture. Stay away from the seedier areas of Bangkok.

Awesome video! I'm learning so much!! You're always so pleasant!

I would LOVE to figure out how I could at least go part time and get more time back for me. You are inspiring. 😊

Regarding Merch: Honestly if you would partner with an artist that designs some really cute/beautiful plants and putting that on clothes would be awesome. We all just love how our plants look and would probably also all love wearing beautiful plants on us.

I know what you mean! There was an apartment shortage in Los Angeles in 1981 - 1982. I was looking for a two-bedroom apartment because we had a toddler and needed that second bedroom. My target market was San Pedro which is part of the Port of Los Angeles. The vacancy rate was 1% and this was before the Internet. I would get the morning edition of the newspaper, drive by apartments to check the exteriors, go to work, drive all the way back to San Pedro during lunch and check out apartments with a land lord if possible, drive back to work. I finally started just driving randomly through town looking for rental signs. After two months I found us a large two-bedroom apartment with underground parking. We rented there until we moved to near Portland, Oregon so we could afford to buy a house.

Really enjoyed watching this Q & A. 😊 Your plants are gorgeous and it’s my goal to try and grow my anthuriums to look like yours. Just want to say, still working at it, haven’t achieved it. 😞

Awesome content! A friend told me about you few days ago and since then I’m watching your newest and oldest videos 😄 your plants are amazing! Cheers from Brazil.

My two questions were the first two that you answered, now I feel special 😅😂❤️

Hi! start everyday vlogging! You may not think your life is exciting but we are curious on your everyday happenings.

If you have to move again try to find a place with a vaulted ceiling to give you more vertical space.

I think they might have tapped into the hidden market of plant modeling… could be your next career! Actually, please could you make a SPG calendar? Like a plant of the month situation with a jungle tiger and some sexy plants- Obviously you’d make an appearance, but just a tease. Nothing too crazy. Take my $. 😅

South Africa is still going through a lot of troubles as due to the lingering effects of aparteid. Electric power is sporadic in some areas for example. If you want to roam in the back country get a guide who is armed to take you there. In the cities you shouldn't have as serious a problem with crime. The plant life there looks a lot like Souther California since a lot of South African plants were planted there. The country is warm and sunny.

…To me, it’s a plant that looks nice if I can buy it for $50… 😂 You’re so awesome.

Another chatty Q&A thanks Jan. ❤ Love the way you're handling the personal private life questions 😄. Hang in there cos I'm sure they won't give up 💪 Just on the vericosum and other velvets, given the finer roots, would it be worth trying a finer mix and maybe adding tree fern fibre to moss?

Burle Marx Flame are in TC and a small tc can be found for under 100. USA

Ohh if you could get a company (looking at you, GT Foliage Focus!!) to sponsor you on the road, a planty world tour could be amazing content! Also a big fan of the idea of collaborations (or even just podcast convos) with other plant creators. There are some great ones, from all over the road! First podcast convo has to be with Jason, the viewer who caused your jaw to drop with his submitted plant videos! WTF, Jason!!

Just want to validate your dislike for hoyas, it warms my heart every time you dis them, I'm on your page!!! 😂 I do agree some can look nice, but out of sheer principle, I will not own any ever!

Hi Jan, what size were the grow vertical moss poles, please? Also, I love all your videos . Would watch you cometting on 2 flies crawling up a wall.😅

A great Q and A Jan ,I liked the Q. about the 🔥 (But do not forget 🐈) Same here I take my arts if I have enough time,plants can be replaced😅 👋 💚🌵🍀🌿💚

"I'd take my bloody passport" hahahahah😂😂😂

Come to New Orleans, LA - nice and hot and humid here!

Pots or cache pots with your logo on would be great.

I have a question for you. I have a hybrid (warocqeanum x waterburyanum) and I really don't know what the problem is with that plant. It does not hold more than two leaves. As soon as it starts putting out a new leaf, the older leaf will start getting yellow spots and it turns yellow and falls as the new leaf is emerging. It has a sufficiently large root system, it is fed using a 7-4-10 at 500 ppm every time I water. It is potted in coconut husk chips, perlite #3 and charcoal and is watered 2x per week. Ambient temperature is 25-28 C at 55-65% RH. This is my only Anthurium that is doing this, all of the others are growing and holding leaves fine. (also to note, the leaf size increases with each new leaf it just won't hold more than 2) Any thoughts on what I can change?

Rien que du "on sens" 😉 Merci ! 🍀

Bradley is definitely a hufflepuff!

Can you post a link on where you get your clear nursery pots?

Max and Brad 😻🥰

Noice Jan, Did you learn English in Australia by listening to Cath and Kim. It comes through very strong sometimes.Its hilarious.

😂😂 Definitely wanna live in Harry Potter world! I’m a Hufflepuff too Brad! ❤❤

Would love to see you do a collab with Sean from Onlyplants

Harry Potter ❤ I don't need more to like you even more 😂 we would definitely meet in HP universe 🙃

Hoya kerri is nice

1:14:14 ok, das heißt, wir müssen wohl oder übel eine Überraschungsparty planen 😅

I wish you the best!

I can relate so much to you. Love your videos! ❤❤❤❤

I really enjoy your content 🪴

😱 i missed that community post! I have a question??? How is Brad the sweetest, bestest boy in the whole world?? Does he have any tips he is willing to share???

I LOVE Jake from @plantgayforlife!!!

Jan, don’t you ever sell plants? You did sell some through AJ sometime right? Just asking because you said you want to downside your collection.

I love cats that look like cows 🥰

“I just used the opportunity to be opinionated” 😂

I had to smile when you seemed to express skepticism about your physical attributes to become a model. You underestimate your exceptional good looks. You are a specimen of male beauty, masculine, handsome. (You have a particularly beautiful jaw line.) Your legs are muscular, shapely, strong. You would make a stunning swimwear model. Please consider making yoga/stretching/workout videos that we can follow along with. You are an endearing young man. I wish you well. -Brad in Illinois, US (I grow bonsai trees.)

How realistic is it, to get your grow results in central Europe?

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maybe it wasn't really that good of a decision to do this full time, is it? I mean we can already see that compared to covid period many people have lost their interests in house plants. That said I wish you the best of luck, I really enjoy watching your videos!!

I would like you to collaborate with Jungle Haven in the UK .

Have you ever considered getting a australian tree fern

I Love your RU-vid Channel ❤❤❤

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Your comments regarding wage sent me down a rabbit hole....I am sad with what I found. The US is out of control! 😞

Hey Jan! Base on your name are you/Or your family actually from some slavic country? Im not sure how common is this name in Germany. Greetings from Czechia! :)