Thanls for sharing Dave. Great video. The triostar is definitely impressive, and the price has gone down significantly from 2 years ago. I picked up a couple for 12 bucks each last summer. As for why I would pay a couple of hundred versus a cheaper alternative? Mainly its about want. I definitely could and have gotten cheaper similar looking are vibing plants but sometimes thats not enough and I just want what I want. For me it doesn't make sense to add a plant to my collection that "settled" for versus one I really want. The same goes for adding a less expensive or "common" plant versus chasing the trend.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome bro. And I agree, that’s perfectly said!
@sherryporsch9349
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, We want what we want regardless of price.
@CoCCoYoung
Жыл бұрын
Great video Dave. You really took your time and researched this matter. The common plants have been living in our family homes for generations two reasons: 1. They are easily available . 2. They are affordable. Long before Instagram, we bought the plants for those 2 reasons. Not because Instagram folks made us think we had to have them. You opened a lot of people's eyes on this video. Loved it 😁
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and you're absolutely right.
@sherryporsch9349
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. The problem with rare plants is that they don’t stay rare. I’ve learned too wait, lost a lot of money buying rare plants with big prices that 2 yrs later wasn’t with a fifth of what paid. So if you really want a “rare” plant be patient it will come down just like the PPP or the Spiritis Sancti. 💚
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Now that’s facts! I completely understand because I’ve lost money as well. I buy at whatever price I feel is comfortable…it’s never a race to have it first for me.
@sherryporsch9349
Жыл бұрын
@@AroidDistrict 💚
@85sheena
Жыл бұрын
I love this video! Thank you for taking the time to help us plant parents that are balling on a budget lol 💯
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Lol. You're always welcome.
@stillmist1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great alternatives. I am not new to gardening but am just getting back into houseplants after about a 40-year break. Until I get more comfortable with my ability to keep them alive, it's good to know I don't have to spend a lot of money.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Glad you’re getting back into it. Happy planting!
@wijayanton
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, I would like to add more option : - Philodendron polypodioides > Philodendron tortum - Monstera Obliqua > Monstera Adansonii - Philodendron Spiritus Sancti > Anthurium longissimilobum - Philodendron melanochrysum > Philodendron micans - Anthurium luxurians > Anthurium radicans
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Oh these alternatives are perfect!
@northernplantucky
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your perspective on the concept of collection. Imagine if you could take the world rarest baseball card, tear it in half, put it in dirt , and make two more of that baseball card.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you...and exactly! What if those expensive Sneakers can change shape or be crossed with some other sneakers lol.
@JACKIELVSGOD
Жыл бұрын
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!! I WOULD RATHER SAVE MY MONEY AND PURCHASE THE PLANT(S) ON MY EXPENSIVE WISH LIST THAN SETTLE FOR ITS SUBSTITUTE. IT'S LIKE SAVING TO PURCHASE A G-WAGON, OR SETTLING FOR A HORSE AND CARRIAGE. I HAVE A LONG WISH LIST AND EVERY SUMMER I CHISEL AT IT BIT BY BIT. I FEEL BLESSED WHEN I CAN PURCHASE SOMETHING I REALLY WANTED AND WORKED HARD FOR. I FEEL SO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING I PRAYED FOR IN MY HANDS. THIS SUMMER 2023, I CONCENTRATED ON MY HOYA COLLECTION. I HAVE A FEW MORE TO BUY, BUT IT'S WORTH THE WAIT. KEEP THE VIDS COMING-ENJOYING, AND LEARNING.
@AuthorQueenBrown
Жыл бұрын
Great video Dave! I'm definitely in the nature lover category. I think I own maybe 3 "rare" plants? (I. do have a wishlist though. Lol) the rest are "common" and I have over 50 something. I love them. My place looks like a mini jungle and that brings me peace.❤️
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
That’s dope! No matter what the plants are, I think having the whole jungle indoors is the biggest flex.
@AuthorQueenBrown
Жыл бұрын
@@AroidDistrict Agreed!
@justinamontgomery2618
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave! Still need the Squami! I would say I was just a plant grower before....I did collect hoya and euphorbias and begonias, snakes, chinese evergreens, before 2020 and had an "over" amount of plants.....but now I am a collector as well of more rare plants and plants you cannot get local....so yes I am a collector of philos, anthuriums, and hoya! And still love all plants...so I collect almost everything but no more calatheas or peperomias or monsteras! My dark form forgettii does well for me too! Same store as yours! Love your moms gift you got her! I am sure she loves it! Your S Shake is a beauty and growing well :)
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Hey Justina thanks for stopping thru. Glad that Forgetii is doing well for you.
@influencedaesthetic9550
Жыл бұрын
These plant dupes were spot on. Hopefully other people will be able to expand their plant pallet after watching this video.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I hope so too. Thanks for tuning in.
@maxzytaruk8558
Жыл бұрын
9:12 my gosh the spread on that thing!!!🤩
@robertlukacevic1811
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. As a collector I enjoy the challenge/sport of getting a hard to find plant. As a hobbyist I enjoy trying out a variety of common and uncommon plants. Lately, I'm enjoying trying to get plants to grow to their full potential on moss poles. To me, I want to find those plants that do well in my care and bring me joy. Because of you, I'm going to add some anthurium hybrids into my collection. 😀
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to all of this. We are the same kind of collector and hobbyist. Glad your getting some hybrids, maybe you'll make your own unique hybrid one day.
@forbesflowers
Жыл бұрын
You have a plant addition. It could be worse, I love your collection.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I love the statement you made “it could be worse”
@loryanne2023
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Dave! That was super fun! Some really good alternatives. Thanks again 💚
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in.
@mamalongsplants1559
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, I I like plants that she don't see much. Like The windmill Palm I just bought. But I like watching your's. I'm a great-grandma today 💞
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Oh nice! Congrats on being a Great Grandmother. Blessings to you and your family.
@danigirllovemoore
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video and different from what other plant KZitemrs do, Thanks!
@natashaoreilly7072
Жыл бұрын
The black pagoda also gives off labisia turtleback vibes!
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I can see that!
@Yoliplanting
Жыл бұрын
Dave I loved this video and your collection is impressive 💚
@vicky3792
Жыл бұрын
I have a Philodendron strawberry shake and regret nothing. My alternative that I also own is painted lady.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I actually forgot about Painted Lady.
@rosondahedrick6154
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!! Love 💘 the background 😍 💕 ❤
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PlantsNTings
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t even finished the video yet but I jus had to say you explained plant collecting so well! Some get offended or take it personal when collectors are not into “common plants” but jus like any other collector of things part of the enjoyment is the hunt of the thing and if it’s easily accessible there’s no hunt! Personally I’m somewhere between collector and jus lover of plants..I’m too cheap to be full on collector😂😂
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had to find a way to tell the plain truth. I’m not supposed to feel guilty spending however much I WANT lol. Yeah that in between is most people I know. Most full on collectors are the ones that sell plants.
@PlantsNTings
Жыл бұрын
100% agree about the calathea it’s a gorgeous underrated velvety plant..and I can attest to the fact that it is a easy grower
@JAZMINALOWE
Жыл бұрын
Going to the nursery and filming the plants for comparison purposes instead of posting pics from online is some sh:t I ain’t ever seen 👏👏👏.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I figured it would make more sense to do that and show price.
@msladyjune3285
Жыл бұрын
Mm mnt, El Choco Red is worth the money. El Choco Red is the reason I purchase a humidifier. I’m on a budget and place limited. Philodendron El Choc Red - Yea! I’m a 30 plants collector. Love your video. Happy Planting 🪴🌿💚
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yep them Chocos are worth the money.
@deegrows7589
Жыл бұрын
LOVED this video! 👏🏼👏🏼 Keep ‘em coming!
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@justinamontgomery2618
Жыл бұрын
Wow never seen the burle marx flame before!
@MsNipri
Жыл бұрын
Great comparisons, Dave! Enjoyed the video! ❤️
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@blessedhummingbird4
Жыл бұрын
MAGNIFICENT VIDEO! 🖤🍃
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@planttherapy1860
Жыл бұрын
I like this video Dave since I have to be more practical. That strawberry shake is nice but I am not that confident in my plant game yet to cough up the big bucks but I will patiently wait for it to drop. Great video
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate the practical plant parents.
@carolstuff
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@mjean4370
Жыл бұрын
Ok ok you sold me on the monstera lechleriana variegated I'm on a search for it. Once again I love your video topic.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ecuagenera websites in US should have the Lechleriana.
@Carey.S75
Жыл бұрын
Loving the backdrop, it looks spectacular 💚This was a refreshing video showing a good variety of alternatives for those on lower budgets. I would so love to add a Doc Block, Monstera lechleriana variegata and an Anthurium podophyllum to my collection, with the latter 2 having been on my wishlist for ages now, but unfortunately I've not found either of them for sale in the UK yet. Hopefully this year 🤞
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Carey. Yeah I hope all those options get over to UK soon.
@mjean4370
Жыл бұрын
I purchased the monstera lechleriana variegated from ecuagenera FL. But it has four leaves and the last two leaves has no variegation and the first two leaves has light variegation. Do you think it's reverted? Since it just arrived I'm not sure if I should return it or if this is normal . Any advice would be appreciated.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I think it could be reverting. I would definitely return it. Send them email with pictures and also call them after the email. They should be sending you good specimens.
@floridahiker1503
Жыл бұрын
I've learned not to buy variegated plants that can revert without seeing an image of the exact plant I'm buying.
@mamalongsplants1559
Жыл бұрын
Now the monstera burle Marx's. I'm waiting on that big leaf one.
@aplantprocess
Жыл бұрын
I love caring for my plants but it takes time and money. When you have a plant you can’t easily replace, it makes the regular investment of you time feel “worth it”. I have some common plants but deep down, I am not as excited when they thrive because they thrive anywhere (that’s why they’re so common). Obviously exceptions apply. That and diversity is interesting. Oh and I think the P. 69686 is a great alternative to the P. Joepii. I feel like the price has gone down on the 69686 and it is such a great grower. The Goeppertia warscewiczii (previously Calathea warszewiczii) is interesting. I don’t typically struggle keeping leaves looking nice but that one aways had a leaf getting crispy. She didn’t earn her keep.
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, your right. The challenge of raising the plant to maturity is “a thing”. Oh I’m seeing the 69686 indeed drop to 30-40$ average.
@ThePlantNerdSD
Жыл бұрын
Cool video! So Uhmm…so where did u get that Ace hybrid??? 🙏🏾 😊
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
It was Etsy, I’ll text you the shop.
@ThePlantNerdSD
Жыл бұрын
Please do. Thanks!
@erinjames377
Жыл бұрын
Love you!
@OhJustHoney
Жыл бұрын
Naw, B! The rare plants are way better! ❤
@iambeezyfbaby
Жыл бұрын
I would spend on the philo cuz I don't fool with caleathea and I don't love agleonema, lol!
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I completely understand!!!
@risingvibes11
Жыл бұрын
🙂❤️🌱✨
@Ginger_Odie
Жыл бұрын
Incredible‼️ so impressive and I learned a lot, thank you 💚🪴
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thank you for tuning in!
@ChongChiuSenOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video 🪴🙏🏻…
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.
@ninabeena83
Жыл бұрын
There are definitely levels to this 🪴 game lol - I consider myself a collector who is currently basically just growing green things because of how meh my light is 😅 literally cannot wait to move to a better window situation so I CAN confidently get all the rare and sexies
@AroidDistrict
Жыл бұрын
I heard that! What you feel about grow lights to fix that? I’m liking my grow lights better than a window.
@ninabeena83
Жыл бұрын
@@AroidDistrict I’m def one with (multiple😅) grow lights but in my case I also said I’m gonna reserve my 💅🏾 soltech purchase for when I have the better space and setup as a whole. a full a upgrade and whatnot 🎉😉 for the culture
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