3 Simple Houseplant Care Tips to Keep Your Plants Healthy

From leaving them outside when the weather is good, to tips for care while on vacation, to watering from the bottom for more consistent soil moisture, these are simple things you can do to improve your houseplant collection's health.

SPONSOR: Breck's

Founded in 1818, Breck's has built a global brand around Dutch flower bulbs, but has expanded into houseplants as well. These plants came in these recycled plastic cache pots with drainage holes and saucer, in great condition and I'm stoked to add them to the Epic collection!

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[mellissabgarden]

I actually got a small calender book and I document everything I do to my plants so they don't get neglected on something by accident or too much of something by accident.
It work absolutely awesome for me

[lavettar]

Anyone else watching Eric's videos to help them fall asleep? I find these very calming.

[NurseSmolly]

Many plant videos give me a headache but yours and Planterina’s are my favorites. You give helpful and concise tips. No unnecessary use of words or details. And both your and Amanda’s voices are just soothing and pleasant. Thank you for creating these videos for us!

[sunnyskies]

I thought I had over watered my Christmas cactus. Come to find out I was under watering. My sister’s advice, bottom watering. I tried it, it worked! I DIDN’T LOVE IT TO DEATH! .🌵

[Smileyson]

When you talk about time of the year instead of talking months can you please talk seasons as I don’t have a clue what your weather is like lol thanks. Love your show btw 🥰

[midgeb.]

I've never thought of mulching indoor plants. Thanks!

[valeriavagapova]

The second one hits home... My succulents have been alone for a month already because of the quarantine:( Hope I will still find them alive the next time I visit... Thank you for the tips!!

[SeabeeMP]

I wanted to reach out and thank you for all that you are doing for us. During this time, you have been a great voice for people who are looking for a new positive role to play in their life. Over the last few months I have really learned a lot through this channel. Your dedication to your passion of a greener thumb is changing how a lot of us think. On behalf of this community, i thank you.

[Thetinyfit]

I recently repotted an aloe Vera and it’s too big to fit on my window sill. This just reminded me to go put him outside for some sun since I had moved him so far from the normal light he gets. Also, Ive noticed that when I keep the nursery pot in another container, it keeps my plant moist and happy longer. Learned that the hard way when I repotted something and didn’t put the new pot back in the big mug - it dried up SO much faster! Thanks for the share!!

[dawnsherratt]

I forget to water my plants and they thrive lmao good job I love succulents 🤣🌵

[boyceboyce]

This is my new favorite channel! Inexperienced gardener here, your videos have been so insightful and entertaining. I love your attitude. Will be sure to share your channel with others~

[karenlitz]

I have many plants that I water from the bottom all the time. It saves me from guessing how much to pour in. The pots that I buy are made for this and have a wick that goes up into the dirt. I love the mulch idea, though, never thought of that! Great video I am glad I found your channel!

[nporter]

Unfortunately I live in an apartment and I’m on the 3rd floor with only stairs. Wouldn’t be able to take my plants outside. No balcony either 🥺🥺🥺🥺 I just bought a walking greenhouse that I’m putting together for some of my plants that need more humidity. Wish me luck. Btw thanks for all the information u share with us. When i first subscribed to ur channel i had about 15 plants now i have about 80. They r gr8 therapy. Thank you

[chrystalsabin]

I bottom water most if not all that keeps me from over watering. Good tips Kevin.

[lw]

Good, simple, easy to remember and apply tips on basic plant care.🌺

[hallyshealthychoice]

Great tips and thanks for sharing. With this information I'll not throw away my weak plants but pay more attention to them. Thanks so much

[marieheffern]

Thank you for the awesome quick video! Two questions: 1) are houseplants okay going outside without a hardening off period that you usually do with seedlings? 2) Any tips on de-bugging plants that have been outside for the summer when you take them back inside?

[seanbernardo]

Wifey was ear hustling while I was watching...
She said to tell Kevin thanks for tips...I responded “ that’s what he specializes in sweetheart “

[mdml]

You are so right on letting them enjoy the great outdoors. My pelargonium suffered etiolation even though I kept it in a bright sunny window indoors (I suspect windows filter some light wavelength). Once I moved it outside in direct morning sunlight and fresh breeze it developed a reddish blush on the stem and internodes and leaves became vibrant green. Gardening is continuous learning by experience. :-D

[jkiik]

They look so good😍 im so envious.
Thank for the tips, especially the water bulb tip😊👍💚