just bought 3 baby succulents I'm praying I can keep them alive 😭

@umyeahok2097

8 жыл бұрын

Not anymore haha

@cree_VI

7 жыл бұрын

how?

@geraldjosephdonttrip1370

7 жыл бұрын

VEE MATA Its been 10 months, are they still alive? I literally bought like 6 lol

@umyeahok2097

7 жыл бұрын

GeraldJoseph Donttrip they're long gone lol

@tanyabrown9839

7 жыл бұрын

lol how can you kill succulents? did you over water them?

You might not be a succulent grower but you give more basic information than the experts! Thank you!

Omg!! I've started gardening last spring and I'm kinda obsessed with succulents now!

It's such a joy to watch your videos. You claim to not be an expert but anyone who views you, you come across as an excellent instructor.

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Jesse Betsill Thank you for such a nice compliment. :) That really made my night! ~Laura

Girl, you have no idea how much I enjoy your videos and how much you have helped me in this newfound hobby of mine. Growing succulents and taking care of them helps me find so much peace in an otherwise stressful life and I love teaching my little boy about all the stuff I have learned. And I enjoy it most when he tries to teach his little friends the same. Keep on making your awesome videos

In regards to putting pop/water bottles in the bottom of a pot it's not necessarily because someone is cheap but it does make the pot lighter if it needs to be moved.

Watching all your videos as soon as they are out for years. Its fun to see you at your old house garden 🙆🏼‍♀️

thank you for your wonderful videos. I work in the garden center at our local Lowe's and I am always getting questions that I feel the need to research the answers! You are now my go-to for answers.

the syringe idea is gonna be super handy, Ive always been looking for a new way to water the plants and so far I would dip the pot in a container filled with water and let water go in from the bottom. I also add some volcanic rocks at the bottom to improve drainage when I first started growing cacti and succulents but after some time I felt its not really necessary but not like it affects anything anyway so... oh well, no point to remove them.

I'm really grateful for stumbling upon this video and all your helpful info! I know very little; however, I've learned from my dad and others that the reason to put rocks in the bottom of container is for poorly designed pots. Example, one heavy clay pot with only one whole. Taking a few small river rocks (not gravel) and layering them at the bottom (or pieces of broken ceramic pots) can help force the water down if the hole is more concave. I just use it as a diverter. Sometimes the big hole or holes get clogged and especially outdoor plants. It seems to really help to keep plants from getting moldy if you accidentally overwater them (which I tend to do a lot). Thanks again!

Oh hey, just over here binge watching lol, so glad I found you!!!

It is so refreshing to watch your information-packed videos. Other videos can be so tedious just because there are unnecessary comments that take up too much time. Your videos are concise, direct and fun. Kudos to you! And yes, I am now a subscriber. Thank you so much!

Great video! I too love succulents around the house. Way to go, new subscriber here! :)

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I enjoy your videos and Instagram updates as well! -Laura

@MIgardener

8 жыл бұрын

Garden Answer :) I had no clue you were a viewer. Your show is beautiful!

Those of us that put stones on the bottom of our pots are not being cheap. That is how we were taught to do it. It is to help keep the roots from sitting in any water that may have collected at the bottom of the pot, not to help with drainage, or skimp on soil.

@maryr7800

2 ай бұрын

I'm 75 and I've always put rocks or shards of terracotta pots in my pots, and so did my Mom. I add it to prevent soil from escaping from the pot and not for drainage. I've never had a problem with plants dying or roots rotting. I think the idea that it causes water to pool in the bottom of the pot is nonsense.

I learned SO much during this video. Thanks Laura!

I watched you for the first time today and I am a super newbie!!! But based on your video I and what you taught me, I made my first succulent garden!!

I just started a succulent garden and this helped SOO much! Thank you!

@julissaanaya3912

5 жыл бұрын

How are your plants now?!

thank you for this video. :D I put my succulents on my roof top and in a day they got sun burn lol now i have to bring them all in due to the rooftop being fully exposed to sunlight. thanks again :D

I just received a BOX with 20 tiny containers and a beautiful variety of small succulent plants. All is new to me, but I’m excited to learn! Thank you for your information!

Your videos are so high quality thank you for these, its almost like syndicated

Thanks for sharing this video. This video was very helpful for me when I started collecting succulents 2 years ago and I still come back to this video every now and then. 2 years after I became one crazy succulent plant lady and started my own greenhouse as well as my own youtube video channel. You are an inspiration :)

Your small containers with different varieties are splendid...You have a great eye for balance, color, and texture...Very well done...

Been learning a lot for caring and regrow them. Like your channel keep schooling me on succulents

Laura~The succulent container in the dough bowl turned out really nice. I gasped when I saw you hold the cacti with your bare hands. I steer clear from most cacti because of the shark needles BUT do have a few. Most of mine are the many, many varieties of soft succulents. Anyhow, useful information.

Laura you're channel is my haven! I am a total newbie to anything garden based (and I don't have the greenest thumb!) and your videos have kept most of my succulents alive! Thankyou!!

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Davison Yay! I'm so happy to hear you are having success with your succulents! Hearing that makes making videos worth it! :)

Please continue to make fresh videos like this I’ll watch it over and over . 🤗🤗

I made the mistake of adding gravel to a palm as one of my first plants. I was so upset Bc I had listened to someone’s “advice” it died so quickly. never again. I’m so glad you talked about that!

I love watching your videos Laura, so cheerful and enjoying life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

hi I am from the UK and I also make and sell succulent planters on the side of a full time job at a plant nursery. I am not an expert but love succulents so I keep learning more and more and your video is very interesting. Its great to see someone else doing something similar. Keep up the videos - they're really cool.

Thank you so much on the info about drainage. I was always taught to add rocks or gravel to the base of my planters. What you explained made so much sense. No more gravel pits for my containers from now on! And i too had also wondered about containers without drain holes. Love your videos!

Hi Laura! Thank you for this video. It is exactly what I needed. I love my succulents but I'm definitely still a newby when it comes to succulent care, this helped a lot. Always love watching your videos.

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Mariam Khan Thanks so much for the comment and for watching our videos! :) ~Laura

I just chanced upon your video and I find it very educational and inspiring. I never thought succulents are so beautiful when arranged.

Ok I am currently repotting all my succulents. I'm removing all the rocks. It's a new year trying new things..... Better work!! Lol! thanks for the tip.

Hi Laura Love your videos, looking forward for many more.

I really appreciate how informative and clear your videos are. Im like taking notes while I watch LOL. And finally, someone who answered me if I should put charcoal in the pot. Thank you for the reminder on gravel!!

Love your videos such an inspiration for my garden thanks!!!

You're a honest and beautiful person.... No shit and drama just honest opinion... love it

Laura thank you for you videos and tips on plant care. I have learned so much from you.

Hey Laura, thank you SO much for this video! I have been procrastenating to plant my succulents into a glass bowl because I thought it is so much work, I need to buy 5 different stones and sands. Thank you so much for lifting this myth and lots of love all the way from Germany!

Wow...I'm blown away by what you said about not adding gravel to the bottom of your pot. That's all I ever learned including from diagrams in houseplant books. The gravel is supposed to help keep the roots out of any pooling water in the bottom and stops the soil from washing out through the drainage hole. I've been doing it this way for years quite successfully. Huh!

@lorilal9931

6 жыл бұрын

leslie nikulka -your water shouldn't be pooling in he bottom period. Because you're not suppose to give succulent plants much water. I actually spray my plants with a spray bottle. Succulent plants hold the water in their leaves for a long time. Maybe you're over watering.

@maryr7800

2 ай бұрын

So have I. Never had a problem either.

Thanks new plant dad...But love how you break it down

Thanks SO MUCH for this. I am a succulent newbie and have been looking for answers on basic care, and you answered my two prominent questions here (how to water without getting the leaves wet and can they all survive in the packed pot they came in. Now I've off to look for one of those watering syringes. Again, THANKS! You've made a big pot of hen and chicks happy.

Great video - thank you! Succulents are the ONLY kinds of plants that I have the time to comfortably and successfully keep - great job - very helpful! :)

i looove this video! I always have problems with succulents.Thx for your help!

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Bangxing Hong I'm glad it helped! :) ~Laura

@td6369

3 жыл бұрын

@@gardenanswer I have a overgrown aloe vera plant about 6years old. Mother plant is still.growing with new growth but her pups are maturing and have grown about 1 or 2feet from mother plant there are black areas on the leaves of the original pups. What do I do with this overgrown plant

I got my very first little baby and I'm so exited about taking care of it!! :)

Thank you from Vegas. Don't want to kill them.They were a B-day give. Your'e a natural at this :)

I live in Boise, ID and I just found your channel last month! I love your videos!

Love your honesty and tips!

I’m not really into succulents I received some at an outing and I am going to give them a try! So Thank you for the information!🙂 so much🌹

I just love your videos. You're like a friend!

I absolutely love all your videos,thank you!! from compton,cali

You are amazing Laura!!! So very talented!!

I put a broken pot shard over the hole in the bottom to keep the dirt from running out. Thanks for all the information.

I looooove the garden in the background !!

First video of yours I have watched. Good advice. You nailed it on the gravel raising the moisture level higher in the pot. Must have read the same article I did. Thanks.

Thank you. I learned so much in 40 minutes. I will be back.

“I am not a succulent expert” -a succulent expert

I'm sharing this with my whole family. We have been taught to add gravel the day we start helping in the garden as toddlers. I have always hated losing pot space. Especially when I pay money for a large decorative ceramic pot.

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Gail Fawcett Thank you for watching and sharing! ~Laura

Thanks so much!.. Hopefully now my mini garden can stay a live a bit longer.

you are my inspiration for starting a small succulent pot.....

Brava, adoro seu canal!!

your knowledge of these beautiful plants is very helpful ,lm very greatful thank u

oh my gosh!you have such a beautiful garden

Great - Very good video for beginners - thank you for taking to time to talk non techy to a beginner. I am a fan..

I'm really happy when I watched your Video that always given me lots of knowledge.

GREAT information and video! Thank you for that. New subscriber 👍🏼

Hai Aaron,found yr channel n thot I'd let u know tt yr knowledge, enthusiasm N honesty is quite infectious n I find myself getting more n more interested to grow more plants.Your ideas n suggestions r really helpful😁

what a succulent back! I appreciate it!

I love your attitude in this Video.

Great informational video! Thank you!

Thanks for your video. Your arrangements are beautiful. :) Where I live (France) we don't use gravel but pozzolana or expanded clay beads at the bottom of the pot in order to drain the water, you can use also a special felt between the pozzolan and the cactus mix in order to increase drainage. So far it's been working great for my little babies.

aside from the fact that I love this video so much, I just want you to know that you are sooo beautiful!

Great tips thank you so much...now I know why cactus have been dying on me :( , Love all your video keep them coming... much Love from KL.

Thankyou kindly, very educational indeed as I was just about to put a couple of handfuls of gravel, believing it was necessary for drainage. Thanks again.🪴

Awesome video. Gonna try a few succulents now.

Wow love this video ... thanks for sharing. Information is something everyone needs and its always good to hear what works for others. wow. love it.

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Sunita Maraj Thanks so much Sunita! I've learned a ton working with succulents a lot more in the past few years, and still learn every day! :)

Thanks from Oakland, Ca🌱🌱🌱

Really liked this video of yours!

Wonderful video thank you so much!!! You stopped me from adding gravel lol.

Wow, didn't know about the gravel in the bottom but makes sense. My white stones are nice and green now

Greetings from the Philippines! Your arrangements are so beautiful. I get new ideas watching them. My faves are the ones with the antique dough bowl and the triple urn challenges. I'm excited to see and learn from your next videos.

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Miel Miguel Timtiman Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like our videos! :) ~Laura

I love your videos and everything you do! I thought your temps and a lot of what you say about your area is so much like where I live and you do live by me! I'm right outside of the Boise, Idaho area! You inspire me to start gardening again! It's my true love!i have bad health the past several years and can't do it as I've been mostly bedridden. I'm excited!

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are going to be able to get back out in the garden! Yay! Thank you so much for watching our videos! :)

I have hens and chicken succulents. They are in full sun. I put them in the garage in winter and leave them alone. Bring them out in spring and they thrive. Rain is the only water they get unless we have a drought. I give them miracle grow once. I do repot them every third year. I've had them about twenty years. Love them.

I like how you express yourself! Very honestly... Thank you!! I think my succulent is going through being overwater :/

Great video again ! Yes we think u sure might be an expert by now, Love your work

You are very educated with plants. Would love to see a brand new tour of all your potted indoor plants.

@marisol7734

4 жыл бұрын

4 years later ;)

learning so much about how to maintain my succulents! being in so Cal where we experience a lot of hot sun, it's good to know where to place them when it gets colder here and how to measure my watering

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheryl Bassett Thanks so much for watching, Cheryl! I would love to live in a place where succulents would survive the winter! They don't get quite as glorious, when they are confined to pots and indoor climates. :)

It’s awesome video . Thank you so much .

Love them thanks so much for the great tips loves your channel. Just hit red bell button and subscribes. This video very informative thanks so much for all the knowledge you’ve shared. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thank You soo much for these youtube videos about the succulents and other plants & caring for them. Just bought my first few succs and appreciate your information. You have a very pleasant personality and are well spoken. That makes it easy for me to follow along and learn. I am about a mile from the beach not far from Bandon, Oregon on the coast. If you are ever visiting our area, it would be nice to meet you or attend a presentation should you do one over here. Bandon Dunes Golf might be interested in your gardening/succulent gardens. Tax deductable work/vacation? Thanks again.. love your beautiful projects presented on youtube!

We live in the north of Germany... And we have a south facing window where they get mid-day sun but no morning or afternoon light and it works out really well.

Just started my succulent journey a little over a month.

Brilliant video 👏👍

Nice show, you would like it here in Florida, there's a lot of plants such as what you describe here that grow wild, this time of year I keep mine in an easy facing window and water once a month, I love plants and shows like this, please keep up the good work !!

I read that indoor succulents don’t necessarily go dormant. Since they are in more consistent conditions usually they will just grow and grow. Of course there are some exceptions with different species

Very informative video, thank you. 😊

Great video Laura!

@gardenanswer

8 жыл бұрын

+CheapAssReviews Thank you!! :)

Omg this helped so much! Thank you!

I really love watching you video, very inspiring and I like u so much 😊❤️🌈

I have a fish tank and whenever I clean it or do a water change I save and use it to water my plants including all my succulents and air plants. They love it! Also I find that I have to soak my succulent pots in water sometimes because I find over time the earth in the pots becomes very compact and solid and if I top water them the water just runs down the sides and out the bottom.