I’m a house plant lover – how my cheap Goodwill tip will keep them alive for way longer

HOUSE plants can be tricky to keep alive if you don’t happen to have a green thumb. Luckily, a plant lover has discovered a way to keep your plants alive a bit longer, and it makes them look better too. A woman named Nikki Blair shared her planting trick on TikTok, which raked in just […]

HOUSE plants can be tricky to keep alive if you don’t happen to have a green thumb.

Luckily, a plant lover has discovered a way to keep your plants alive a bit longer, and it makes them look better too.

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In a video, a house plant lover named Nikki Blair shared a clip of an apartment decorated in planted teapots and raved about the trick herself[/caption]

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Blair said the planted teapots were “adorable” and can easily drain any excess water using the spout[/caption]

A woman named Nikki Blair shared her planting trick on TikTok, which raked in just under 4 million views.

She said: “This is your sign to go to Goodwill and start planting your plants in little ceramic teapots because one, it’s adorable.”

Then, Blair demonstrated what makes her planted teapots so clever.

She watered her plant, and after letting the water soak for a bit, she was easily able to drain the plant using the teapot’s spout.

By using this teapot trick, Blair can ensure her plants will never be overwatered, meaning they will last much longer.

Plus, the teapots add a cute touch to your home decor and can be found for cheap at charity shops like Goodwill.

Blair was so impressed with her new pot, she wrote in the comments: “I did it, I did it, and I’m never going back!”

Others in the comment section were equally impressed as well, such as one who wrote: “I’m getting my keys I’m going RIGHT NOW.”

Another wrote: “Ugh…. Another thing I want to do! Going to goodwill for teapots!”

“Bet they’re cheaper than pots are too! Mad I didn’t see this sooner haha,” a third comment read.

Blair had one last tidbit of advice in the comment section and added: “Plant it like any other pot and drain it after watering. Try easy low light, low water plants like Pothos or ZZ.”

In other gardening tips, one expert shared the nine mistakes beginners always make when starting out.

Additionally, another expert revealed the right way to pot your plants using coffee filters.

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Potting your plants in a teapot will ensure they are never overwatered, which will make them live longer[/caption]