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Congratulations for your channel ! Brown tips on the edges of the leaves usually happen because of a water full in minerals. In nature plants receive rain water which is clean of minerals - in our case we can use distilled water - and after a few months you will see the difference on the leaves . Plants that cannot stand tap water are especially all drachmas , all trasescandias , all prayer plants . Some times the salt and the minerals is so much that you can see on the serface of the soil white powder like powder - this is salt and minerals - too much and in this case you need to change the soil as well as the water.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips 👍

@stellasifaki2912

Жыл бұрын

Welcome I like your videos - I like the way you are talking about your successes as well as about your mistakes . Great job. Thank you.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

@@stellasifaki2912 absolutely I’m just an ordinary Joe learning every day too 😁

@Kurtlane

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I have. The tap water here is hard and seriously alkaline. So I add 1 tbsp/gal of lemon juice to make it acidic. Also, I add 1 tbsp/gal of Epsom salts to give the plants magnesium. If I don"t do that my plants soon develop crooked leaves and don't do well. This also happens when I use distilled water. But the result is that I see white mineral crust on edges of pots and even on top of soil, and the edges of leaves are getting yellow. What should I do? I'll appreciate any suggestions.

These are great tips! I'm planning on getting a moisture meter soon.. In the meantime I'm using a bamboo stick. The other thing I always do is lightly touch all of my plants leaves. You can tell how thirsty they are or if there is something amiss if they don't feel firm. For example, I have a very healthy non veriegated spider plant. Some of the bigger babies felt sort of limp when I touched them, while the rest were fine.. When I traced the stems back, it turned out there was a kink or quite a bend in the stem. So I cut the babies to propogate before they just withered away

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

A Fittonia goes soft when thirsty so I give that the feels

Once upon a time, I tried to keep a bonsai tree - well, several. Guess how many I have now? None. I rationalized that it was such an unnatural state for them that I was excused for letting them die. Took me a while to understand that houses are not natural environments for plants either, and so, to keep them and the homeowner healthy and happy, it takes learning how they do what they do, why they prefer certain conditions, and raising them under those conditions. In the end, the plants are happy (got a houseful of them now), and I'm happy having them around. This is a great series of common-sense advice and learning about how to keeps plants healthy and happy. And yes, I talk to them and sometimes stroke their leaves. I play music pretty loud, too. Understand your plants and give them care. It's therapeutic. ...and I may consider a new bonsai now.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I’ve not tried a bonsai yet. It does look quite fun to take care of

@rashaseden7062

Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants Their care is a bit more focused, but, they're really rewarding.

I like your short and to the point videos. You can retain the information better! Great info - thank you!

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have been over watering my plants all my life. I seem to think they need water like we do,but I’m learning as I go and I’m getting better at it Thanks for the tips

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Great thanks Charlotte. Glad you like the video 😁

Good tips I always bottom water 💦 my plants where I can.

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for all the tips for our healthy house plants.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

So helpful! If you find your plant is drying up too soon after watering or some parts are going crispy, check the roots and if the roots are overgrown and getting rout bound then its time to upgrade to a bigger pot! I just repotted my monstera deliciosa and my ivy after wondering why they were being so thirsty and troublesome for so long, instant success!

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

Summed up perfectly!

Your videos are very helpful! Thanks to your channel I’m starting to understand the basica of plant care :)

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

I saw in your video that you had a pink angel I think it's a type of fittonia I would love some tips on this plant

Thank you Well explain! I learned so much from ya video ! Best explain video on here !! Thank you again!

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Cool thanks very much 😁

Just recently stumbled on your videos. Great channel. started bottom watering and what a game changer! I am a newbie to household plants. problem is that i have to water them more often since the central heating is on even though its winter. i have kept them far away from the radiators.

@SheffieldMadePlants

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you!!!!

Thanks...just subscribed. Most informative video for new plant parents. Will binge watch your other videos. Thanks again. 😊

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

Super, thanks very much

Very informative. Thank-you. I now know how to water my plants properly.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy!

I'm loving this channel. And wow, did I need it. 🌵☘☘🌵🌵🌿🌿

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Nice one!

Everything you’re sayyid right but if you’re like me I use a lot of non organic soil even in my regular house plants with maybe ten % organic material. But most breathe succulents need watered everyday.

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@mswesley386

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@mswesley386

Жыл бұрын

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@mswesley386

Жыл бұрын

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@mswesley386

Жыл бұрын

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I am confused. You said that we should water the plants thoroughly in the sink but then at the end, you say that plants should be watered from the bottom for great growth. Which one is it?

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Both. Give it a good drink either way

Very helpful. Subscribed. 👍

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Derek 👍

Thanks for sharing.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

Great video! Thanks!

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I guess i am a little confused as to when to water from the top and when to bottom water... if we are supposed to let the soil dry out before watering, and you suggested ensuring all the roots get water by top watering, but you regularly bottom water, how are you ensuring all the roots get water? Is top watering just for when we wait TOO LONG to water and everything is crisp? Does my question make sense?

@SheffieldMadePlants

6 ай бұрын

Bottom watering gets all the roots wet. You just need to add enough.

New subscriber. Namaste ❤️✌️☺️

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Namaskar 😁

more solid advice. i bottom water now. and im winning my gnat war! Can you tell us what you know about moss poles please?

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I want to get a moss pole for some climbers so I’ll prob do a vid showing me doing it.

@letshaveago2201

2 жыл бұрын

Word to the wise my Alocasia did start out in a mesh plug about 5cm then stuck into a 16cm pot and drenched. The mesh is some plastic fine stuff which the roots struggle to push through and the soil inside seemed dry. some roots did grow down but due to the size of the pot i dont think they would of been enough to use the water fast enough not to cause root rot. Most of the plant under the soil was mush but i did find a corm so maybe just maybe i didnt buy a £2.50 plastic pot lol. That said problems are as much a part of the hobby, hope this helps someone.

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

@@letshaveago2201 Good to know. I think I might have a similar issue with my satin pothos

@letshaveago2201

2 жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants I have had this with my Phalaenopsis all three but thats some plug that has plastic basket type thing but it seems to be something to be more on the look out for?

@letshaveago2201

2 жыл бұрын

sorry back to your pothos if youve had it a while it might be worth a repot maybe?

Excellent tips but what about Calathea's that are developing leaves that have both brown edges and yellow leaves? I have on that had a leaf with brown edges and the rest was completely yellow. The moist was wet enough I think. Makes me wondering if it still didn't get enough water (yellow) or even too much water because of the brown.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

This might help 1 Drop And Watch Your Plants THRIVE kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypql1cV9YZvVeLQ.html

@RoadRunner1980

Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants thnx!

What do you think about plants on pebbles concerning humidity. ?.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Not worth your time to be honest. Doesn’t do anything

How often would you spray a propagated jade leaf? I do it every 2 days. Is that correct?

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think so. Just keep an eye on the soil. Don’t want it to be soggy or too dry

I see your tradescantia has really pink leaves. I have a young one which I keep in my bedroom in front of a west facing window in Devon. The leaves have a pink tinge but not as vibrant as yours. Am I placing it in the correct lighting or is it something else? Love your Vidio they are so informative and I'm learning so much. Love that your in the U.K. too coz the advice on alot of the channels don't seem too work so well for our cold climate so finding your channel was a godsend. Thankyou for your time and effort.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! West facing might too bright for it. Too much sun and the leaves fade

@princepalmer3329

Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thankyou. I shall move it to a position that's not so bright! Your plants are all so beautiful and your home looks so inviting with the nice colours.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

@@princepalmer3329 thanks ☺

Great idea to water ones plants in the sink, but how do this with large, too heavy plants that can't readily be lifted and carried? There MUST be a better way.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Bottom watering!

Gotta question: Do you check the moisture level all the way at the bottom of the pot to determine whether it’s time to water? If so, for all of your plants? Don’t some plants like to never completely dry out, where it would be better to just check moisture level at 2-3” down?

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

I go near the bottom. Most plants want to dry out. Calatheas I don’t let them dry out so much and peace lillies

@tonysatchery5895

Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks, I’ll try it, you pretty much have everything I do except for a goldfish plant and some weird succulents, which all want to dry out between watering. Thanks again!!

Soooo useful tips on watering , i killed mu 5 years old beautiful adenium by overwatering,

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

In case when you bottom water your plants as i do, the soil on top will dry out so it will pull away from the side of the pot. How do you know the diffrents between dry soil or not, when you bottom water your plants?

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Sticking your finger into the soil or using a moisture meter. A dry plant will also be lighter than a wet one. You’ll get used to it too

Enjoy your information as always….question you say that you bottom water your plants , so with this technique would it be true that the top 2 inches of the plants would always dry? [ l’m thinking for the large pots to ex-large ones ] p.s. do you have any orchids plants?…could we receive any info on these plants as well …thank you sooooo very much for your videos

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Yep that’s correct the top stays pretty dry. I need to get some orchids first😅

Hi there thank you for the information…l have a question…you state to not water the leaves…in summer when our houseplants are outside ..when it rains the leaves get wet actually the whole plant gets wet leaves and all{‘soil too} so what happens to the plant then?..{the leaves in particular}…Does it have to do with the sun and wind .. unsure can you help?

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Like you say a plant living indoors will be different to outdoors. Less air transfer so water on the leaves tend to sit there and encourage rot and mould on the leaves.

I am confused about the use of the moisture meter. Does one just measure the moisture in the first couple of inches, or all the way down to the bottom of the pot right to the end of the roots? The readings are never the same. Please help.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Go to the bottom of the pot where the majority of the roots are. You should water when it's dry at the bottom. It doesn't really matter if the top is dry.

@Shreeladebi

Жыл бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants , thank you for clearing that up. I live in Delhi. The summers here are legendary. Temperatures last year reached 115 F. We get at least right weeks of heat with 35 to 45% humidity. So watering is a primary concern. Using a humidifier in the kind of space we have or on the porch is not possible. So watering has to be as perfect as can be.

But also thought loopines of leaves was also a sign of overwatering?

@SheffieldMadePlants

Жыл бұрын

Curling inward? That’s more underwatering. Drooping and mushiness is more overwatering

yellowing lower leaves = overwatering

Lose the music. It's annoying and distracting.