That evil chuckle is everything! I have no favourites, I just thoroughly enjoyed watching you.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Haha, glad you enjoyed it! 😈 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😊

There was an article by Maggie Stiefvater, in it she said “humans are good that way, you love something hard enough and it rubs off on them, the love, if nothing else.” It’s stayed with me for years. There isn’t a more beloved P. esmeraldense in the community 😊💚

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful quote, Hallie! It's so true, and I’m glad to be able to share the love for these amazing plants. 😊💚

He deserves more likes come on ppl. Lovely video Thank you for sharing ❤❤

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Vannee! Your support means a lot. ❤️😊

Love all 4 plants, especially the last 2. Thanks for sharing Memo!

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Carol! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Those last two are some of my favorites too! 🌿💚

Hi Memo! I have a big desertrose. I had have it for about 4 years and it blooms every summer. I live in Sweden, similar climate as you have. I put mine every year in my greenhouse when its warm enough. In the autum i have it inside my house over wintering in a bright place. It drops every leaf in the wintertime and I dont water It at all. But if the stem feels a little soft you can give it a little water, very little. Good luck Memo😊

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Hi Mallan! Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s great advice, especially about letting it drop leaves and minimal watering in winter. I'll definitely try this. 😊🌸

I've been looking at the Desert Rose for awhile, this video has given me the push to just buy one! Thanks, Memo.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Lori! I'm so glad I could inspire you to get a Desert Rose. You won't regret it! 🌸😊

Love plant mail and how happy it made you I love the desert rose baobab really funky looking

I have several desert roses. They live outside in full sun all summer here in Texas. We get up to 107 degrees in the summer and they can handle it easily. Give yours the very most sunlight you can and they should bloom all summer. If you have outdoor space you may let them live outside for the summer. They will love you for it.

@sbaroke

2 ай бұрын

Mine are out all summer here in Germany, in full sun. As long as night-time temps are above 10C they do fine. The flowers are amazing. Last year, one of them developed a seed pod, and all the seeds germinated! That was very exciting :)

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great advice, Vicky! I’ll definitely try giving them more sunlight. Texas heat sounds perfect for them! 🌞🌵

Hi Memo, your absolute joy shone through today 💕 I too have had crotons for years, they add lots of colour. 😀🇨🇦

Love that we're all enablers 😂 I'm half and half with crotons. I like their leaves, but not the overall plant, but that Polyscias Ming is gorgeous! And I can see it being a stunning bonsai

Hi Memo, I love the growth habit of the Desert Rose "Baobab" plant. So different and beautiful in a weird sort of way. It looks like an alien.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Hey there @viclarock5321! I completely agree, the Desert Rose 'Baobab' is such a fascinating plant. It does have that unique, almost otherworldly look! 🌱👽

This is why I love your videos, so relatable. I have two F1 hybrids anthuriums, same plant parents and OMG 😳 how beautiful they are.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! F1 hybrids sound amazing, I bet they are stunning. Anthuriums are such gorgeous plants! 🌺😍

Such cool plants ❤ yes to showing other plants than aroids. I love the Croton, it's so beautiful. I also put mine in direct sun and it loves it. I quickly googled the Adenium "Baobab" and it looks soooo pretty 😍 and yes, it ticks all the boxes. I'm looking forward to seeing how the plants will thrive in your care

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Silvia! I’m glad you love the Croton too. The Adenium ‘Baobab’ is indeed a beauty, can’t wait to share its progress with you! 🌿🌞

Love the Ming Aralia 😍 Had one for yrs and yrs. Don’t let it set it in water. lol 💚

Love your video! I recently bought an Adenium 'Baobab', just love the look of the little guy, it is now outside on the patio and is full of new leaves. I also have an Adenium Thai Socotranum (a form of A. Arabicum) which I have had for many, many years. It is also outside in full south sun and has crimson coloured flowers. Both plants spend the cold months inside next to a south facing window. When you repot the plant (every 1 or 2 years) you need to remember to raise the plant 1 to 2 cm above the soil to encourage caudex formation. The whole point of an Adenium (apart from flowers) is to form a huge caudex.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Your Adeniums sound amazing, and thanks for the great repotting tip. I’ll definitely keep that in mind to encourage caudex formation. 🌺🌱

Don’t feel bad I have no will either when it comes to the plants

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Haha, I totally get it, Doreen! It's so hard to resist bringing home more plant babies. 🌿💚

Ready!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for sharing so that I can pretend I bought them all. I'm on a plant ban atm so I'm shopping through your purchases hahaha. And btw Memo your Greek (or should I say Cypriot) is very good...not rusty at all. But I giggled when you used the word 'βασικα' at the end of your Greek spill just like you often do in English (basically)...well done! very interesting plant haul...not the more common picks but looking good nonetheless👌🏼👏🏼

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Haha, glad you enjoyed the video, Connie! Shopping through my purchases is a great idea during a plant ban. Thanks for the compliment on my Greek! 😂🇬🇷

Love the Ming! I just lost my 3 foot China Doll that just would not let go of the mealy bugs after nearly 3 years. But this plant may be my new ideal!

I had an Aralia Ming and I was as excited as you until it dropped all of its leaves 😆 I ended up overwatering and KO'ing it but I'm not sad it's gone. They definitely like to stay warm and on the dryer side as far as I've experienced!

A heads up if you fancy other varieties of polycias, Home Bargains (UK shop) often get them in in a decent size for a more than reasonable price. Love the wide leaf variegated variety. Very funky new additions. Love desert rose flowers but I’m hopeless at keeping them alive

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check out Home Bargains. Don’t give up on the Desert Roses; they can be tricky but so rewarding, having said that I have killed one in the past too 😅🤦‍♂️! 🌹🌱

I just received a desert rose as well!! But mine is purple full pedal, I heard they can grow up to 10 feet tall!! But grow slow. I’ve killed many and after caring for 4 tiny ones for almost 2 years I feel comfortable enough to get a bigger one lol

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome! A purple Desert Rose sounds beautiful. They do grow slowly but are worth the wait. Best of luck with your new plant, I'm sure it will thrive with your care! 🌸🌿

Wierd but very interesting that Baobab adenium. Looks like it is planted upside down just like the baobab tree does. Make me want to own one

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Isn't it such a cool plant? The upside-down look is so unique. You should definitely get one; they are fascinating to watch grow! 🌳😊

I had a Ming that constantly shed all the time. I finally figured out its care and it got really bushy and tall but sadly as we were going into spring this year it took a nose dive :-(

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your Ming, Steve. They can be finicky, but it sounds like you did a great job. Hope you try again, they’re worth it! 🌿💔

@SteveNoblin

2 ай бұрын

@@Houseplantygoodness I do plan on trying again as soon as our box stores get them in.

Hi Memo some lovely new babies you have look forward to updates on them. I’ve had desert rose for about 6/7 years all were grown by seed and have yet to see one bloom have some lovely fat caudex but no flowers. No idea why so if you or anyone has any ideas would really appreciate some help. 💚

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kathy! It's always exciting to see them grow. For the Desert Rose, I have heard that maybe try giving them more direct sunlight(some people say outside for the summer and ensure they have a proper dormancy period in winter. Sometimes, a little stress can trigger blooming. Anyone else have tips for Kathy? 🌞💡

@KathyGallagher01

2 ай бұрын

@@Houseplantygoodness thanks for you help Memo can give it a go see what happens 🤞🏽💚

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@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Agnes! ❤️🌿

Do you have a Ming Aurelia? I think you’d love them. I’ve seen both green and variegated. I love my variegated that my dad bought me as an itty bitty plantlet.

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

I don't have a Ming Aurelia yet the one I got is Ming Polyscia, but I think they are not true Aurelias, but they sound wonderful! I'll have to add one to my wishlist. Your variegated one sounds lovely. 🌿💚

Memo! I always wondered if you’re a Greek brother! The way you say, “Poli” and “Skia” leave very little doubt. Please confirm!

@aprilburgin8505

2 ай бұрын

Gah! Had I only listened ten seconds longer! Ohhhh… μου αρέσει! καλώς ήρθες οικογένεια!

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

Haha, you've got a good ear! Yes, I do have Greek roots. Glad you noticed! 🇬🇷😊

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I don't know why people hate crotons lol, they can be really pretty

@1faithchick7

2 ай бұрын

I love the way they look. I cannot keep them alive in winter. The plant hates it when the humidity drops and they drop all their leaves no matter what I do. I have tried many times and finally gave up. I don't know anyone who hate croton for how they look. They love them. They just can't keep them alive. 😢

@kittysparkleeyes

2 ай бұрын

@@1faithchick7 i kept the one at work alive for years until i went on holiday for 3 weeks and no one watered it! Such a shame tbh, i might have to get one for at home. I have heard a lot of people say they don't like their colors though, which seems peculiar to me, but then i love color lol

@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

I agree, Crotons are so underrated! They add such vibrant colors to any space. 🌈😊

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@Houseplantygoodness

2 ай бұрын

💚🪴 Thanks for the love Dave!