Instead of getting new plants to fill out the empty space on the wall, get small shelves and hanging planters to lift your existing plants up to head hight. The reason it looks off is because all the small plants are cluttered together on the floor, meaning there's no visual dynamic in terms of X, Y and Z axes, or size of the plants, so it all ends up melting together into one. In other words; it's actually not the Monstera that takes up too much space, the Monstera just revels how little space your other plants have between them. This is also why it looks a lot better when you're sitting on the floor, as you can then see the wall behind the plants. What you really should aim for is making your plants look good while you're sitting in a chair.
The editing was really cute in this video! The text, the effects and sounds, loved it! And your new hair cut is fabulous! The monstera needs its own soltech and spot. She’s the grand dame and would be just regal on her tripod stand and lighting. If you don’t have a space for her to shine singularly, I offer that she goes back outside and rules her back yard kingdom as before. 👸🏼 🪴
I too agree. The monstera is very beautiful but I think she is taking up a lot of space and that maybe what's making things seem off. If she were moved to the corner she should really be by herself. I think that she would only provide shade or even block the light of the surrounding plants.
I would personally put the monstera in the corner. It would showcase the plant and you could put the little ones around the base(light permitting) kind of showcasing them as well. That's just my take on it anyway. Love the corner though, very nice. ❤
I agree! I kept saying that to her while watching the video! LOL Also raise some of the smallest ones up on pedestals. Hobby Lobby has some nice ones available. I also buy both wooden and plaster pedestals at yard sales and paint them to match my decor.
"Omg I'm a freaking carpenter at this point" LOL LAUGHED TOO HARD. I think the monstera should stay outside if it's been doing good so far. It gives opportunities for new or existing plants to grow. I would definitely recommend using the walls i.e. shelves or those planter hangers that make your plants look like they're floating where you can't see the hanger around the pot. I've been wanting that growlight but I got the sunblaster cause I need a LONG light asap!
Hi. This set up looks much more curated and organized…. Please please consider purchasing a surge protector for fire safety. Those over plugged multi outlet adapters are not safe and we have surges all the time in LA.
Monstera in the corner on the floor with some shelves for the other plants higher and the lower light plants surrounding the monstera. Just an idea. You could swap the lights in the cabinets so warm on one side with the hanging lamp and cool on the other. Lot of work but well worth it if it bothers you.
For some reason I did not think of that configuration at all lol it sounds like it would work so well I’m gonna try it!! Also if I ever get super motivated I will test out swapping the grow lights
The mushroom pots are so cute! The light is so cute and simple! I love how full of plants the room is! 😊 I feel like the monstera would look great in the corner and maybe a shelf in front of the window possibly for the other plants! Im currently working on figuring what to do with all my plants as well! 🤦♀️
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Great monstera. I like big plants indoors, but it does kind of take over. Either way you’re good, but I’m sure you’re going to want space for more plants.
the monstera 100 percent isn’t going to be getting enough light. Id move it back outside. Soltech lights are only like 40 watts right? I have my massive monstera that reminds me of yours under a 1,000 watt grow light and use a light meter to find out how many foot candles it’s getting. with a 1000 watt grow light2.5 feet from it, it gets around 700 foot candles which is pretty good light. He is going to suffer where you have him.
Hello:) Is the shelf with the cool toned light a Vitsjo from Ikea? I have 2 of the smaller sized Viitsjo shelves, and mine seem like the space in between the shelves is SO much smaller than yours!! A lot of my plants are philodendron and so the smaller space I have available for them is really inconvenient. I really love the look of the white metal and glass shelving next to my white Milsbo tall cabinets, but I really do wish I went with something with more room! I would definitely be interested in buying the taller versions if that is what you have and if it’s not just an optical illusion on camera that the larger/taller units have greater distance between the shelves. Ok. After that rant, I’m heading to watch the rest of your video. Your soltech solutions light looks adorable!! Thanks for sharing.
That monstera looks amazing but i think it needs to go back outside coz it'll start leaning towards the light & it'll take a big space that u can put alooot of plants in .
Hi, like your plants, but im in agreement Dulce Carbajal, move the monstra in the corner and build around and up.. some shelves would look nice or some sort of forest pics? Good luck🪴
I would keep the monstera outdoors😅 mine grow better outdoors😁. For easier and more space for plants and better exposure from your new light. I would buy a semi-circular stair step style corner plant stand. You can still have plants in poles just put it on the back and shorter plants in front😊
I love it!! But and I know we hate the word but when saying something, when I brought my giant monstera in from outside it lost all the inner fenestrations. I was so sad and now it is outside again trying to get them back.
I just got my soltech light on the sale. I'm surprised they haven't reached out to you 🤔 But I'd move the monstera to the corner. Or put it on the ground & add height with the others. You can add a wall shelf or even some plant artwork. The Scooby-Doo sounds were too cute 😍
You are getting some great ideas from everyone I find taking pictures helps to see what looks better,try a few options easiest one monstera at the back in the middle and rest around it, and on each side ,you have a great wooden top for hooks and hanging plants..and still room for shelves at any time later on..good luck... 💚🪴🌵🌱
Holy fire hazard, do you have 5 thousand adapters 😂 use the other wall socket please! There light looks great though, I’ll definitely be getting some like that after I move
Hi Erika… I have a question it has nothing tondo with the lights I spotted a plant You have and I have one too but I don’t know the name of it AB’s no one talks about it , is on your bottom shelves on the right it looks like 5 fingers plant but not sure. Can you let new know at least the name of it ? Thank you 😊
that the same mama i have it the soltech lamp should be a little lower so u plant can get the most of it it say it in the book i put mine higher and my son say ma u gotta lower it in the book say to 24 to 36 above the plant i was like u do it
Lol I might end up lowering it if it seems like it’s not doing anything 🤨 but I’m hoping the open shelf next to it is giving off some light too that’s helping
That's a gorgeous monstera😍 I'd try pushing it back against that wall as far as it can go and maybe lowering it so the light still hits it??🤔 cuz I think part of the reason that it looks a bit off ( other than the size difference) is that it's so much farther into the room than the plants in the corner...but it really IS a stunning plant!👌🌿
I think if you can put the monster in the corner and then layer your other stands and shelf’s around it on the floor and the wall it would feel more centered…. She almost needs her own moment like solo empty wall🤷♀️💕🪴
I'm struggling with where to place my plants sometimes. Although most of my plants are grown outdoors due to the tropical climate we have, I would like to rotate some of them to indoor spots to enjoy them there. What was the philodendron type plant with the silvery leaves you said was hard to grow?🪴 ☺️
@@ErikaLodesMahalo Erica! I am fortunate to have good growing conditions for my plants. I started out my hobby wanting just two plants for an office space, but when they started to fail, I turned to help online and found your channel (the dieffenbachia video). I'm a true plant parent now. Take care and Aloha! 🪴
Instead of getting new plants to fill out the empty space on the wall, get small shelves and hanging planters to lift your existing plants up to head hight. The reason it looks off is because all the small plants are cluttered together on the floor, meaning there's no visual dynamic in terms of X, Y and Z axes, or size of the plants, so it all ends up melting together into one. In other words; it's actually not the Monstera that takes up too much space, the Monstera just revels how little space your other plants have between them. This is also why it looks a lot better when you're sitting on the floor, as you can then see the wall behind the plants. What you really should aim for is making your plants look good while you're sitting in a chair.
Ok this explanation makes so much sense!!!
@@ErikaLodes Glad I could help 😊
Monstera in the corner and the little ones around would look great!
I will try this 💚
@@ErikaLodes I personally feel like the monstera would be taking up a majority of the light because it's so massive.
The editing was really cute in this video! The text, the effects and sounds, loved it! And your new hair cut is fabulous!
The monstera needs its own soltech and spot. She’s the grand dame and would be just regal on her tripod stand and lighting.
If you don’t have a space for her to shine singularly, I offer that she goes back outside and rules her back yard kingdom as before. 👸🏼 🪴
Thank you so much!
Yes she might have to go back to her outdoor kingdom w her king 👑 I think ur right about her needing her own light
I too agree. The monstera is very beautiful but I think she is taking up a lot of space and that maybe what's making things seem off.
If she were moved to the corner she should really be by herself. I think that she would only provide shade or even block the light of the surrounding plants.
Beautiful plants 😍love 💘 the 💡 light thank u for sharing.
That was hilarious 😂, "I'm a freaking carpenter!" LOL it's exciting when stuff works so I definitely get it ☺️
I would personally put the monstera in the corner. It would showcase the plant and you could put the little ones around the base(light permitting) kind of showcasing them as well. That's just my take on it anyway. Love the corner though, very nice. ❤
I will try it out doesn’t hurt to try 😄
I agree! I kept saying that to her while watching the video! LOL Also raise some of the smallest ones up on pedestals. Hobby Lobby has some nice ones available. I also buy both wooden and plaster pedestals at yard sales and paint them to match my decor.
The flintstone run sound effect made me laugh so hard 🤣
Lol I’m glad 😂😂
This dude
Oh my goodness thanks for the like🤣
Loved this!
"Omg I'm a freaking carpenter at this point" LOL LAUGHED TOO HARD.
I think the monstera should stay outside if it's been doing good so far. It gives opportunities for new or existing plants to grow. I would definitely recommend using the walls i.e. shelves or those planter hangers that make your plants look like they're floating where you can't see the hanger around the pot. I've been wanting that growlight but I got the sunblaster cause I need a LONG light asap!
Hi. This set up looks much more curated and organized…. Please please consider purchasing a surge protector for fire safety. Those over plugged multi outlet adapters are not safe and we have surges all the time in LA.
Ya I will look into it bc there are 8 plugs in one socket 👁👄👁 I might have one around!
Shelves staggered on the wall to allow the light to get through and maybe a mirror to reflect light.
Good idea to stagger the shelves 👀 also I’ll see how a mirror looks bc I have one to try, but it might reflect too much of the background
We shall see
Lovely plant room! Also the sound effects are killing me, they are too funny LOL
Hehe thank you 😌
Monstera in the corner on the floor with some shelves for the other plants higher and the lower light plants surrounding the monstera. Just an idea. You could swap the lights in the cabinets so warm on one side with the hanging lamp and cool on the other. Lot of work but well worth it if it bothers you.
For some reason I did not think of that configuration at all lol it sounds like it would work so well I’m gonna try it!! Also if I ever get super motivated I will test out swapping the grow lights
@@ErikaLodes I hope it works for you 🙂
That intro for hanging plants was super cute! And you got soltech lights!! I want those too! Congrats! They do look clean 💚💚
The mushroom pots are so cute! The light is so cute and simple! I love how full of plants the room is! 😊
I feel like the monstera would look great in the corner and maybe a shelf in front of the window possibly for the other plants! Im currently working on figuring what to do with all my plants as well! 🤦♀️
I think your monstera will look good anywhere! But I agree it’s making your other plants look teeny tiny
Lol they look like they belong in a fairy garden 😩
Hang a few plants. That will help fill up the empty wall space.
🇻🇳Saigon street (Vietnam) 🇻🇳thank you my friend for sharing good video. I really like your video. I wish my friend a good and successful day. Greetings from Vietnam to you..🤗💞💞
I actually purchased one a few months ago. Best thing I could’ve done, my plants are so happy and thriving.
I’m so glad to hear :,) im excited for mine!!
Your room is so beautiful!! I love all the shelves and everything you have going on. I love the way your hanging light looks 🥰
Thank you!! 💚
Hey, I would hang shelves on the 2 empty walls with some of the small plants and put the monstera in the corner.
Omg I love the lace vine!! It is a beautiful plant!
I think it’s the same care as an African violet so it’s super easy too! Can’t wait to see what the flowers look like irl
Great monstera. I like big plants indoors, but it does kind of take over. Either way you’re good, but I’m sure you’re going to want space for more plants.
Thank you! You are probably right about wanting more space 😬 I guess when there are more plants to put, it will go back outside
How about the Monstera in the corner? That’s how I have mine with smaller around in!
Yes I will try!!
11:09 i love that moment lol
the monstera 100 percent isn’t going to be getting enough light. Id move it back outside. Soltech lights are only like 40 watts right? I have my massive monstera that reminds me of yours under a 1,000 watt grow light and use a light meter to find out how many foot candles it’s getting. with a 1000 watt grow light2.5 feet from it, it gets around 700 foot candles which is pretty good light. He is going to suffer where you have him.
I love yours videos. U are so adorable 🥰
Thank u 👼🏼❤️
i would hang some plants up on the wall/ceiling so it wouldnt feel so off
Hello:) Is the shelf with the cool toned light a Vitsjo from Ikea? I have 2 of the smaller sized Viitsjo shelves, and mine seem like the space in between the shelves is SO much smaller than yours!! A lot of my plants are philodendron and so the smaller space I have available for them is really inconvenient. I really love the look of the white metal and glass shelving next to my white Milsbo tall cabinets, but I really do wish I went with something with more room! I would definitely be interested in buying the taller versions if that is what you have and if it’s not just an optical illusion on camera that the larger/taller units have greater distance between the shelves. Ok. After that rant, I’m heading to watch the rest of your video. Your soltech solutions light looks adorable!! Thanks for sharing.
That monstera looks amazing but i think it needs to go back outside coz it'll start leaning towards the light & it'll take a big space that u can put alooot of plants in .
Hi, like your plants, but im in agreement Dulce Carbajal, move the monstra in the corner and build around and up.. some shelves would look nice or some sort of forest pics? Good luck🪴
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I would keep the monstera outdoors😅 mine grow better outdoors😁. For easier and more space for plants and better exposure from your new light. I would buy a semi-circular stair step style corner plant stand. You can still have plants in poles just put it on the back and shorter plants in front😊
I love it!! But and I know we hate the word but when saying something, when I brought my giant monstera in from outside it lost all the inner fenestrations. I was so sad and now it is outside again trying to get them back.
Ya this is my biggest worry 🥺 i hope your baby gets even more fenestrations than before. Its sad how we can’t enjoy them indoors 😭😭
I just got my soltech light on the sale. I'm surprised they haven't reached out to you 🤔 But I'd move the monstera to the corner. Or put it on the ground & add height with the others. You can add a wall shelf or even some plant artwork. The Scooby-Doo sounds were too cute 😍
Super off topic - but I love you hair!! What products do you use?!
You are getting some great ideas from everyone
I find taking pictures helps to see what looks better,try a few options easiest one monstera at the back in the middle and rest around it, and on each side ,you have a great wooden top for hooks and hanging plants..and still room for shelves at any time later on..good luck...
💚🪴🌵🌱
What about having those macrame hanging shelf? You can pick a bigger shelf. And maybe put a full trailing plant.
Can u make a video reviewing the solitech light please
You should get a timer plug
Holy fire hazard, do you have 5 thousand adapters 😂 use the other wall socket please!
There light looks great though, I’ll definitely be getting some like that after I move
Hi Erika… I have a question it has nothing tondo with the lights I spotted a plant You have and I have one too but I don’t know the name of it AB’s no one talks about it , is on your bottom shelves on the right it looks like 5 fingers plant but not sure. Can you let new know at least the name of it ? Thank you 😊
I would add some wall arts or posters to the empty spases on the wall)
Ya & w the light shining on it, it would be so pretty!!
I like your new hairstyle. Love you Erica 😍
Thank you 😄❤️
Great
Hi Erica, I just love your shelf behind you.may I know the measurements please please
It’s the vittsjö ikea shelf! This is what I got from their website: 39 3/8x68 7/8 "
@@ErikaLodes thanks
I believe the monsters needs to be somewhere else. Its defeating the purpose of your new light
Ya she’s def gonna be a light hog :/
I love your legolas shirt! :)
Thank you! 🧝♂️
Fire safety lol you need power strips
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that the same mama i have it the soltech lamp should be a little lower so u plant can get the most of it it say it in the book i put mine higher and my son say ma u gotta lower it in the book say to 24 to 36 above the plant i was like u do it
Lol I might end up lowering it if it seems like it’s not doing anything 🤨 but I’m hoping the open shelf next to it is giving off some light too that’s helping
Don't you know, that daisychaining multiple plugs can be dangerous?
when my plant collection burns down u know why 👁👄👁
i think the monstera should go in the corner and then work around that!
I shall try it out :,)
bashing the dead mosquito on the carnivorous plant is exactly how i feel when i see them on sticky traps 😂
They deserve all the bad things they get
yippers
girl do not even feel dumb for buying hooks, feel prepared lmao
That's a gorgeous monstera😍 I'd try pushing it back against that wall as far as it can go and maybe lowering it so the light still hits it??🤔 cuz I think part of the reason that it looks a bit off ( other than the size difference) is that it's so much farther into the room than the plants in the corner...but it really IS a stunning plant!👌🌿
Omg u are so right about it looking bigger bc it’s farther in! I’m gonna try that out 🤩
I hope you don’t burn down your house. I am sorry to tell you but this is an electrical hazard.
Next California fire caused by me 💁🏼♀️
Jk I’m getting a surge protector
I think if you can put the monster in the corner and then layer your other stands and shelf’s around it on the floor and the wall it would feel more centered…. She almost needs her own moment like solo empty wall🤷♀️💕🪴
I'm struggling with where to place my plants sometimes. Although most of my plants are grown outdoors due to the tropical climate we have, I would like to rotate some of them to indoor spots to enjoy them there. What was the philodendron type plant with the silvery leaves you said was hard to grow?🪴 ☺️
It’s a philodendron brandtianum. Since you live in a tropical climate, I think it wouldn’t be as hard for you to grow!
@@ErikaLodesMahalo Erica! I am fortunate to have good growing conditions for my plants. I started out my hobby wanting just two plants for an office space, but when they started to fail, I turned to help online and found your channel (the dieffenbachia video). I'm a true plant parent now. Take care and Aloha! 🪴