Small vs. Large Houseplant Collections – The TRUTH No One Talks About! 🌿💀
Ever dreamed of owning a HUGE houseplant collection? Or maybe you're just starting with a few plants and wondering what it's like to have HUNDREDS of them? In this chatty, relaxed video, I take you through the realities of owning a large plant collection—the good, the bad, and the downright overwhelming! 🌱
If you’re new to houseplants, you might think, “The more, the better!” But the truth is, once you hit a certain number, things start to change—FAST. In this video, I’ll cover five key things that shift as your collection grows, so whether you have 10 plants or 500, you’ll know exactly what to expect!
🌿 What Changes When You Go From a Small to a Large Plant Collection?
1️⃣ Space Becomes Your Biggest Struggle 📏🏠
When you have just a handful of plants, they fit perfectly on a shelf or by the window. But once your collection grows? Suddenly, every inch of your home is covered in greenery. Windowsills? Full. Floors? Taken over. Tables? What tables? If you're not careful, your home starts looking more like a jungle than a living space! 🌿😂
2️⃣ You’ll NEVER Have Enough Time! ⏳
Caring for 10 plants is relaxing. Watering takes 10 minutes, and you can inspect each one closely. But when you have 300+? Watering alone can take HOURS, and before you know it, you’re behind on repotting, pest control, and plant maintenance. It’s like having a part-time job… without the paycheck! 😅
3️⃣ Perfect Plants? Forget About It! 🍂
With a small collection, you can easily keep each plant looking pristine—dust-free, no brown tips, perfectly shaped. But with a huge collection? Some leaves will yellow, some plants will droop, and sometimes, pests will show up uninvited. Perfection is impossible! And honestly? That’s okay. Learning to embrace imperfection is key to enjoying a large collection.
4️⃣ Plant Quarantine? What’s That? 🚨
When you have just a few plants, isolating a new or sick plant is simple. But with hundreds of plants and no extra space? Quarantining becomes a real challenge. If one plant gets pests, you’re suddenly on high alert—because if you’re not careful, the infestation can spread FAST. 🕷️🪲
5️⃣ Big Hauls? Not Anymore! 🚫🛍️
When you’re just starting, every plant store trip ends with a massive haul. But once you have hundreds of plants? Buying new ones slows down—not because you don’t want more, but because there’s nowhere to put them! Plus, maintaining what you already have takes priority over adding more. It's a bittersweet shift, but trust me, your future self will thank you!
🎥 Why You’ll LOVE This Video
This is a chatty, laid-back video that’s perfect to have on while watering, repotting, or just relaxing with your plants. If you have a large collection, you’ll relate to every single struggle, and if you’re just starting, you’ll get a sneak peek into what the future holds! 🌱
So whether you’re a plant newbie or a seasoned collector, this video is for you! Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more plant content, and SHARE this with your plant-loving friends! 💚✨
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:05 Space
05:38 Time
11:00 Perfect Leaves / Perfect Plants
14:57 Isolating Plants
21:20 Regular Plant Hauls
25:15 Final Thoughts
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