I wish my monsters root ball looked like that, it was/ is completely packed with roots, couldn’t tease away anything, wish I’d known I could trim the rootball before I replanted it. There didn’t seem to be any soil left in it. Apparently it had been in that pot for years before I purchased it
I agree about the moss poles. Not really permanent or supportive. I mean, think of the people (myself included) who have grown pothos indoors, and watched it grow completely around the room, the walls, ceiling, etc. Somehow, the roots adhere to the dry paint on the wall (or a dry wooden plank!). And I’m not misting my indoor living space. Hell no. But if you touch the aerial roots, on any plant, you’ll find they’re sticky. It’s to adhere to hard surfaces and grow longer. What is the number one remedy/enemy for stickiness? Water! Moisture! I.e., a moss pole that is set all the time doesn’t allow for easy adhering by the roots. They take a lot longer to attach. Yes… people say it is true, there is heavy rainfall where these plants live. And it’s also true that the trees are loaded with fallen debris & plant matter, dead leaves, bromeliads, carnivorous plants, epiphytic cacti, other aroids, fungi, orchids, actual living moss, lichens, ferns, etc. A whole community with lots of moisture throughout. But the plant roots won’t stick where it’s not a hard, rough surface. Or the entire plant community could come crashing down from hundreds of feet up! That includes birds nests and any living animals as well! Nature has it figured out. Hence why vines do so well on trees in peoples yards, lol. And again, planks!! 🤣 So I don’t consider a hollow rod or rolled-up tube of mesh, stuffed with wet sphagnum moss (essentially floating in mid-air in a suspended state), to be the best choice! I don’t even think these plants truly feed that heavily from the roots. They’re purely for support. Same with numerous succulents, cacti, Hoya, Dischidia, Senecio, Tradescantia and more. They’re not extreme feeders even though fertilizing CAN help. I am converting everything to planks. I’ve also discivered large bamboo poles, like some are 6 ft tall and 10” around, up to 10 ft tall and very thick. I dunno if it’s real or fake bamboo, but they’re so perfect for climbing plants. As for moss poles, I’ve had ONE do well, a DIY one I made for a _M. adansonii_ a few years ago. I’m not even sure it counts as a moss pole- I simply hot-glued dry sphagnum moss to an old plastic curtain rod, then neatly wrapped that in burlap twice (in a cross shape w two pieces of burlap), folding it over from the top and down the sides. Then tied it with jute every couple inches. That wasn’t greatest adansonii in history. Each leaf and root node was bursting with growth the entire vine. Got stolen in the end. Lol. Sorry for my heated rant! Haha
@@BBQNBLUES i tried to convince Eric to bring them back this year but no luck. We are going to be bringing Maudiae Paphiopedilum. I'll send you one next spring!
Thats an absolute BEAST of a Monstera
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Super helpful and informative... I keep looking at my philodendron mayoi and trying to figure out how to do exactly this. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!!
I’m a huge fan of yours and this video will help me tremendously. Thank you
Glad to hear it! :)
Thanks, Devin for reminding us to check our monstera deliciosa plant 😅 I may need to repot mine 🫰🏻🙏🏽🤍
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Hi Deven . Wonderful information about monstera . Your monstera plant looks so pretty . Have anice day .
Thank you! You too!
Beautiful monstera! Thanks for sharing instructions.
Happy to help!!
Wow 🤩 thank you for sharing this video! Is a treasure to me. I just received a monstera as a gift, is a medium sized. Hello 👋 from Chicago.
You are so welcome! I’m glad to hear it was helpful
Oh my gosh my plant is small but I love it thanks for doing this
They grow fast!
WOW 😮. Absolutely Beautiful 👍. Great and Helpful information Devin 😉👍.
Thanks Walter!!
Very lovely plant Sir and your explanation is awesome 👏
So nice of you
Awesome video. Very helpful to see how long it takes to grow to its full size
Glad you liked it
very helpful video! thank you
Thx for watching!
I wish my monsters root ball looked like that, it was/ is completely packed with roots, couldn’t tease away anything, wish I’d known I could trim the rootball before I replanted it. There didn’t seem to be any soil left in it. Apparently it had been in that pot for years before I purchased it
It’s always best to get a plant filling out the pot, sounds like you got a nice plant
Thanks for the tips. What if you want to keep your monstera on the smaller side?
Provide it a short support, maybe a two foot tall pole. that will keep it from growing taller
I need to live in a house with a lot of light coming in......
Monstera do quite well in lower light still
Devon can you tell me Roberta is going to be carrying cauliflower plant this year I bought it last year and it was delicious
I love hearing you enjoyed it! Unfortunately not enough gardeners went for it so we couldn’t bring it back this year :(
Just bought my first Monstera! How do you know when it’s time to repot? I’ve had it about 3 weeks. Thx😊
When it is rootbound and drying out very quickly
Hi Devin! Welcome home! Do you run the risk of root rot if you add the arial roots in to the jar?
Nope, I had great success with the jar, try it!
What are the roots in the jar?? Can you cut them off? I’m not looking for Ariel roots. I don’t see them when I see Monestera plants in buildings.
here's a video detailing what to do ruclips.net/video/eDG8fFmf4tU/видео.html
How close down do you trim the leaves off when pruning?
I’m not totally sure what you mean
Close to where it exits the soil.
And how to remove if i have a moss pole that is all wired down to the bottom all around the soil :( tried to do it but got afraid to kill it
Can you remove the plant from the pot? That’s probably the best starting point. Monsteras will be fine with a bit of roughing up of the roots
I agree about the moss poles. Not really permanent or supportive. I mean, think of the people (myself included) who have grown pothos indoors, and watched it grow completely around the room, the walls, ceiling, etc. Somehow, the roots adhere to the dry paint on the wall (or a dry wooden plank!). And I’m not
misting my indoor living space. Hell no. But if you touch the aerial roots, on any plant, you’ll find they’re sticky. It’s to adhere to hard surfaces and grow longer. What is the number one remedy/enemy for stickiness? Water! Moisture! I.e., a moss pole that is set all the time doesn’t allow for easy adhering by the roots. They take a lot longer to attach.
Yes… people say it is true, there is heavy rainfall where these plants live. And it’s also true that the trees are loaded with fallen debris & plant matter, dead leaves, bromeliads, carnivorous plants, epiphytic cacti, other aroids, fungi, orchids, actual living moss, lichens, ferns, etc. A whole community with lots of moisture throughout. But the plant roots won’t stick where it’s not a hard, rough surface. Or the entire plant community could come crashing down from hundreds of feet up! That includes birds nests and any living animals as well! Nature has it figured out. Hence why vines do so well on trees in peoples yards, lol. And again, planks!! 🤣
So I don’t consider a hollow rod or rolled-up tube of mesh, stuffed with wet sphagnum moss (essentially floating in mid-air in a suspended state), to be the best choice! I don’t even think these plants truly feed that heavily from the roots. They’re purely for support. Same with numerous succulents, cacti, Hoya, Dischidia, Senecio, Tradescantia and more. They’re not extreme feeders even though fertilizing CAN help.
I am converting everything to planks. I’ve also discivered large bamboo poles, like some are 6 ft tall and 10” around, up to 10 ft tall and very thick. I dunno if it’s real or fake bamboo, but they’re so perfect for climbing plants. As for moss poles, I’ve had ONE do well, a DIY one I made for a _M. adansonii_ a few years ago. I’m not even sure it counts as a moss pole- I simply hot-glued dry sphagnum moss to an old plastic curtain rod, then neatly wrapped that in burlap twice (in a cross shape w two pieces of burlap), folding it over from the top and down the sides. Then tied it with jute every couple inches. That wasn’t greatest adansonii in history. Each leaf and root node was bursting with growth the entire vine. Got stolen in the end. Lol. Sorry for my heated rant! Haha
Hahaha great thread!! Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Is it me or are you potting a Monstera in a pot without any drainage holes or even any sort of drainage material like hydro granules and perlite?
There is a drainage hole. And definitely perlite in my media!
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thanks for watching!
Don’t think I can live with a plank of wood stuck in it
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I've often wondered what the Hipster's are going to do when their Monsteras outgrow their apartments
we're about to have to train ours up to the second floor through the stairwell lol
@@plantvibrations Wish Roberta's would carry the Yellow Clivia. Lost mine while in the hospital & getting 'sticker shock' at the prices on-line.
@@BBQNBLUES i tried to convince Eric to bring them back this year but no luck. We are going to be bringing Maudiae Paphiopedilum. I'll send you one next spring!
LOVE the Vin color & Green/White Maudiae Paphs ! @@plantvibrations
T.u this was so helpful. I'm going 2 get a 2x4 lol can I paint the pole?