LOL - comparing ANYTHING in your life to what you see on Instagram will make you unhappy! Great content, man. I'm learning so much from your channel and appreciate your sense of humor.
I must say, you are the best, most helpful and practical ie easy to understand plant professional I have found to date. I have always had and loved houseplants but after a recent move, I've started having issues with a few of them. My monstera is my favorite plant and your video on re-potting them was super helpful. Thank you !
I absolutely agree, there are some RUclips creators who either have access to more light or a green house (or some who buy from greenhouses, then talk like they grew it like that themselves!) that I just can't translate into my location and living situation. That's why I'm so grateful there are people like you out there who are working through the same plant struggles as I am :)
Hate propigating in soil. Moss and water works excellent for me too! I'm in Midwest, definitely far from a tropical climate so watching videos of people in California, Florida, Arizona etc don't really help. I find Canadian and other Eastern or Midwest people have much better advice for my situation. Thank you! Love your channel, videos are straight to the point, love the humor and absolutely appreciate that you don't get "shiny thing syndrome" (hope you know what I mean) while doing videos. So much more information!
I reside in downtown San Francisco, Cali, and the weather is usually below 70°. Occasionally we’ll get above 80° in September only it seems. The sun is always blocked at various times of the day, so it’s not conducive for my plant’s, like my orchid’s. I have to use grow light’s continuously for 12 hrs each day. So, no California is not what you claim, unless maybe you’re referring to the southern part only.
Omgeeez! I like how you air layered with the sandwich bag!! Can you please do a full video on how you do it? I think this will really help me with my monastero and repsonia (small monastero) plants. They have lots of area roots and I am afraid to cut my plants 🤣🥺🥺🤣. Thank you soooooo much for your help and plant knowledge
I think you're just lovely. Really appreciate your chill realness over all the bubbly overly performative posturing that seems to dominate PlantTube. Also, will you please be my pilea peperomioides' godfather because this one desperately wants to avoid the fate its siblings have met? 😬 Also... How's your day going? 😜
Lee, I’m learning so much about Monsteras from your videos. Just starting with this one. But what is that aqua plastic sheet you use for potting? Thanks.
I find if planning on getting floral plants, planting them in Autumn is the best time to plant & repot as they're busy focusing on roots rather than leaves and flowers. If you wait until spring, the plants are far to busy making flowers or leaves to grow roots and die off or just fight to stay alive because there's nothing underneath helping it to grow.
Hi Lee, I purchased 2 monstera plants from Trader Joe's a few months ago (Metairie, LA --5/2022) They are currently on the front porch, and it gets the morning (filtered) sun. They are both thriving however, their leaves are curling inwardly. They are still in the same plastic pots. Could you please guide me on what I need to do next?
😲Trader Joe’s has Monstera’s?! Mine (SF, Cali) always carries orchid’s (which I purchase), along with varieties of outdoor plant’s that I don’t need. Their plant’s are always in great conditions for very low prices for me. Lucky you!! 👍
I am absorbing your videos one by one and I love it! :D:D:D I just bought a large monstera deliciosa myself from another plant parent and I'm not sure what to do with it because it's not doing that great. I haven't seen this situation on your channel so far. So here we go, maybe you can help! I got the plant two weeks ago. Clearly, it didn't have enough light to grow the last leaves. It was going back from many fenestration to none (only "side cuttings"). It had several plants in one pot and only one is really thriving. I plan to cut away all the non-flourishing plants so I only have one big one left. The moss stick was also put down "wrong" after seeing your videos. The soil seems very old, stripped of nutrients. But these are my "dilemmas". 1. Can the monstera be put right next to the window with the back side facing the window - and the nice side facing the view of the room? It will be a northwest-facing window in northern Europe. Can it adapt quickly to not having had as much light for the past few months and now suddenly getting a lot of light again? It's so big that I can't really get it to adjust a few inches at a time (but maybe I can play with curtains and reduce the light per day on some at-home-working days). 2. I think I need to re-pot it, bc the soil is thrash but I am not sure what is best for the plant as it is quite late in the season (and it might be in shock rn as it is getting more light now and because of it moving to two different locations in a short period of time (the previous owner moved the plant to a new home as well quite recently after me ending up buying it). Anyway. What should I do? Repot right now with better soil at the end of the summer season before it gets worse? Or should I wait until spring and hope for the best? Or cut off the leaves (but then I'm afraid winter will hit hard and the plant will lose all chance of having leaves with fenestration). Thanks in advance for considering my really big question (sorry about that)! :D
The leaves will turn to face the light so regardless of how you orient the plant, the leaves will turn to face the window. Focus on getting the plant as much light as possible slowly. I can't say how fast you can go, just watch for sunburn. I would say wait until your plant has stabilized, is growing, and has good lighting before you focus on soil. If it grew in that soil before it'll likely grow in it again and waiting a few months won't make a huge difference.
You live in gta area? Only asking because I live a few hours away and temperature/ moisture is basically the same give it take a few degrees and some snow/ rain😅 strange question to ask I know, it’s for science.
Hi there Lee! I'm a RUclips subbie who just started following in ig. I have a question, I have a deliciosa that I think has 3 separate stems in 1 pot. (Home depot🙈) . The roots while healthy are so intertwined under the soil that I can't clearly see what roots go where. I wanted to separate/chop them into 2 plants. Can I just cut down the middle of the root ball where it seems right or should I soak the soil to try to remove the soil and see if I can determine better where/if to cut? Thankies!
I got the same monstera from Home Depot that they mislabeled. They even gave it to me for free! They're usually potted together to make a fuller plant, but I split this one into 2 plants. I just pulled them apart as gently as possible and trimmed of the really dead parts. They're both doing great! Regular potting soil with added perlite. I'll get something better going next summer possibly. They're growing new leaves though, so you should be fine!
The potting mat was off amazon and the painting was just here when I moved in! 😅 edit: I added a link in the description if you're looking to make a purchase.
Red dots on leaves is edema. It's caused by over/inconsistent watering. If you have that plus leaf drop it's likely been over watered to the point of root rot. I would check the roots of your plant if you can to confirm.
Mushrooms in soil are generally a sign of good soil microbiology. I'll direct you towards r/mycology on reddit, they should be able to help you identify and give you guidance. From what I know most mushrooms found in houseplants aren't harmful unless you start eating them. Remove them with gloves if you're concerned.
LOL - comparing ANYTHING in your life to what you see on Instagram will make you unhappy! Great content, man. I'm learning so much from your channel and appreciate your sense of humor.
I must say, you are the best, most helpful and practical ie easy to understand plant professional I have found to date. I have always had and loved houseplants but after a recent move, I've started having issues with a few of them. My monstera is my favorite plant and your video on re-potting them was super helpful.
Thank you !
So nice of you. 😀 Thanks so much for watching.
Another great one my friend!! I'm binging all your videos & LOVING IT!! You're awesome💯💙✌️
I absolutely agree, there are some RUclips creators who either have access to more light or a green house (or some who buy from greenhouses, then talk like they grew it like that themselves!) that I just can't translate into my location and living situation. That's why I'm so grateful there are people like you out there who are working through the same plant struggles as I am :)
Hate propigating in soil. Moss and water works excellent for me too! I'm in Midwest, definitely far from a tropical climate so watching videos of people in California, Florida, Arizona etc don't really help. I find Canadian and other Eastern or Midwest people have much better advice for my situation. Thank you! Love your channel, videos are straight to the point, love the humor and absolutely appreciate that you don't get "shiny thing syndrome" (hope you know what I mean) while doing videos. So much more information!
I reside in downtown San Francisco, Cali, and the weather is usually below 70°. Occasionally we’ll get above 80° in September only it seems. The sun is always blocked at various times of the day, so it’s not conducive for my plant’s, like my orchid’s. I have to use grow light’s continuously for 12 hrs each day. So, no California is not what you claim, unless maybe you’re referring to the southern part only.
Omgeeez! I like how you air layered with the sandwich bag!! Can you please do a full video on how you do it? I think this will really help me with my monastero and repsonia (small monastero) plants. They have lots of area roots and I am afraid to cut my plants 🤣🥺🥺🤣. Thank you soooooo much for your help and plant knowledge
Something I'm definitely planning for the future! Won't be for a while though.
I think you're just lovely. Really appreciate your chill realness over all the bubbly overly performative posturing that seems to dominate PlantTube.
Also, will you please be my pilea peperomioides' godfather because this one desperately wants to avoid the fate its siblings have met? 😬
Also... How's your day going? 😜
Lee, I’m learning so much about Monsteras from your videos. Just starting with this one. But what is that aqua plastic sheet you use for potting? Thanks.
I find if planning on getting floral plants, planting them in Autumn is the best time to plant & repot as they're busy focusing on roots rather than leaves and flowers. If you wait until spring, the plants are far to busy making flowers or leaves to grow roots and die off or just fight to stay alive because there's nothing underneath helping it to grow.
Thanks
Hi Lee, I purchased 2 monstera plants from Trader Joe's a few months ago (Metairie, LA --5/2022) They are currently on the front porch, and it gets the morning (filtered) sun. They are both thriving however, their leaves are curling inwardly. They are still in the same plastic pots. Could you please guide me on what I need to do next?
It might be a watering issue. I suggest using a thin wooden dowel to test how wet your soil is to ensure it dry (not completely) before watering next.
@@KillThisPlant Will do. Thanks
😲Trader Joe’s has Monstera’s?! Mine (SF, Cali) always carries orchid’s (which I purchase), along with varieties of outdoor plant’s that I don’t need. Their plant’s are always in great conditions for very low prices for me. Lucky you!! 👍
I am absorbing your videos one by one and I love it! :D:D:D
I just bought a large monstera deliciosa myself from another plant parent and I'm not sure what to do with it because it's not doing that great. I haven't seen this situation on your channel so far. So here we go, maybe you can help!
I got the plant two weeks ago. Clearly, it didn't have enough light to grow the last leaves. It was going back from many fenestration to none (only "side cuttings"). It had several plants in one pot and only one is really thriving. I plan to cut away all the non-flourishing plants so I only have one big one left. The moss stick was also put down "wrong" after seeing your videos. The soil seems very old, stripped of nutrients.
But these are my "dilemmas".
1. Can the monstera be put right next to the window with the back side facing the window - and the nice side facing the view of the room? It will be a northwest-facing window in northern Europe. Can it adapt quickly to not having had as much light for the past few months and now suddenly getting a lot of light again? It's so big that I can't really get it to adjust a few inches at a time (but maybe I can play with curtains and reduce the light per day on some at-home-working days).
2. I think I need to re-pot it, bc the soil is thrash but I am not sure what is best for the plant as it is quite late in the season (and it might be in shock rn as it is getting more light now and because of it moving to two different locations in a short period of time (the previous owner moved the plant to a new home as well quite recently after me ending up buying it).
Anyway. What should I do? Repot right now with better soil at the end of the summer season before it gets worse? Or should I wait until spring and hope for the best? Or cut off the leaves (but then I'm afraid winter will hit hard and the plant will lose all chance of having leaves with fenestration).
Thanks in advance for considering my really big question (sorry about that)! :D
The leaves will turn to face the light so regardless of how you orient the plant, the leaves will turn to face the window.
Focus on getting the plant as much light as possible slowly. I can't say how fast you can go, just watch for sunburn.
I would say wait until your plant has stabilized, is growing, and has good lighting before you focus on soil. If it grew in that soil before it'll likely grow in it again and waiting a few months won't make a huge difference.
Love your voice, love your content. Great video :D
Thanks for the kind words!
Tht philodendron looks lovely
It's great. It wont stop growing, its so fast!
@@KillThisPlant love plants tht grow fast and big
What's your opinion on porcelain pots. I just put my split leaf philodendrom in a pretty big one. I'm worried.
You live in gta area? Only asking because I live a few hours away and temperature/ moisture is basically the same give it take a few degrees and some snow/ rain😅 strange question to ask I know, it’s for science.
Yes
Could you spell out the monstera types out so that we can look for them in stores or on line?
Omggggg! How’d you get your Pilea pep so darn tall and full… do you have a vid on that?
A few on TikTok. Basically more light, turn the plant so it grows straight, don't kill it for several years.
@@KillThisPlant oooh I don’t have a TikTok… thank you tho 🤗
Hi there Lee! I'm a RUclips subbie who just started following in ig. I have a question, I have a deliciosa that I think has 3 separate stems in 1 pot. (Home depot🙈) . The roots while healthy are so intertwined under the soil that I can't clearly see what roots go where. I wanted to separate/chop them into 2 plants. Can I just cut down the middle of the root ball where it seems right or should I soak the soil to try to remove the soil and see if I can determine better where/if to cut?
Thankies!
I got the same monstera from Home Depot that they mislabeled. They even gave it to me for free! They're usually potted together to make a fuller plant, but I split this one into 2 plants. I just pulled them apart as gently as possible and trimmed of the really dead parts. They're both doing great! Regular potting soil with added perlite. I'll get something better going next summer possibly. They're growing new leaves though, so you should be fine!
Where did you get your potting mat and the plant artwork behind you?
The potting mat was off amazon and the painting was just here when I moved in! 😅
edit: I added a link in the description if you're looking to make a purchase.
My fiddle fig plants leaves turning red and falling. Can you suggest something- thanks
Red dots on leaves is edema. It's caused by over/inconsistent watering. If you have that plus leaf drop it's likely been over watered to the point of root rot. I would check the roots of your plant if you can to confirm.
Do you have an affiliate link for europe ?
Unfortunately no.
I discovered two mushrooms growing in one of my plants is that a bad thing?
Mushrooms in soil are generally a sign of good soil microbiology. I'll direct you towards r/mycology on reddit, they should be able to help you identify and give you guidance. From what I know most mushrooms found in houseplants aren't harmful unless you start eating them. Remove them with gloves if you're concerned.