ASMR 🌱Indoor Gardening II🌱 Re-potting Succulent & Trimming Thyme

Hello sweeties ^_^ Here is part two of my ASMR gardening series. This time I will be pruning my thyme plant and re-pot one of my ...

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Key insights about video ASMR 🌱Indoor Gardening II🌱 Re-potting Succulent & Trimming Thyme

🌿 Pruning herb plants like thyme encourages them to become bushier and healthier.

📏 A general rule for pruning is not to cut off more than one-third of the plant to avoid over-trimming.

✂️ Clean and sharp scissors are important tools for successfully pruning plants.

🕒 After planting thyme sprigs, significant growth can occur within a month when provided with adequate light.

💡 When repotting, using succulent soil, which is fast-draining, is crucial for the health of plants like succulents.

🌱 Removing "baby" succulents from the mother plant requires careful cutting and a period of drying before repotting them.

🌊 Placing river rocks at the bottom of pots helps with water drainage.

☀️ Succulents may require repotting and cleaning up dead leaves to ensure they have enough space and the right amount of sunlight.

🔍 When repotting, it's important to ensure the leaves of the plant aren't covered in soil, affecting the plant's growth.

🏺 While plastic or clay pots are preferred for repotting, temporary solutions can be used if repotting will happen again soon.

Timestamped Summary

00:33 Introduction to the gardening series video and the plan to prune a thyme plant for the first time.

01:57 Explanation of why pruning is important for herb plants for future health and bushiness.

02:17 The first prune of the thyme plant is shown, using oversized scissors.

03:05 Details on how to prune, not cutting off more than one-third of the plant, and showing trimmed parts.

04:59 The result after pruning the thyme plant and a small taste test of the cuttings.

06:16 Showcased a growing unit with a purple light used to grow plants indoors.

07:08 Mentioned future plans to plant seeds of chives, mint, and possibly lettuce.

08:51 Transition to part two, detailing how to repot a succulent and deal with baby plants that have sprouted.

14:16 Started repotting the succulent plant, removing it from the pot, and cleaning the roots.

16:22 Clipping the baby plants (pups) from the mother plant to eventually pot separately.

19:07 Repotting the main succulent plant into a new pot after adjusting the soil and adding river rocks.

27:41 The final look of the repotted succulent plant, neatly arranged with river rocks on top.

28:04 Showing the baby succulent plants that were removed and will be left to dry out before potting.

29:39 Concludes the video and suggests the possibility of a third part to the gardening series.

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Q&A

What is this video about?

This video is part two of a gardening series that includes various clips of gardening activities such as pruning a thyme plant.

Can thyme plants that have been in the fridge be planted and grown with light?

Yes, thyme sprigs that have been in the fridge for a week and bought at the vegetable store can be planted and grown under a growing light.

What happens when herb plants are pruned?

When herb plants are pruned, they become more bushy, which is important for the health of the plants.

Should you use clean and sharp scissors when pruning plants?

Yes, you should ensure your scissors are clean and sharp before using them to prune plants.

Why does the speaker have purple light in their growing setup?

The purple light in the speaker's growing setup is because they are using a grow light that often emits light in the blue and red spectrum, which can appear purple to the human eye, to support the growth of their plants.

What should you do with succulent "babies" before potting them?

Succulent "babies" need to dry out for about two days so that the end of the stems can scab over before they can be potted.

Is it preferred to use a clay pot for repotting plants?

Yes, using a clay pot is preferred when repotting plants, but any suitable pot that allows for good drainage can be used temporarily.