I have a really tight budget and I have a hard time finding cost effective solutions to keep my plants happy as a new plant parent living in a rular area. I like seeing people talking about easy and cheap options for new houseplant owners a lot. This works as a validation to me that I don't need the most expensive and popular equipment to have happy plants and a beautiful setup. Just going to ask one more thing since you look quite experienced. As you may have expected I don't have access to a broad variety of soil mixes I can source locally, can I use a mix of supermarket brand indoor plant soil with orchid growing medium as long as it looks it isn't too damp? I've tried it with peace lilies, a pothos and a hoya so far but I did it a week ago and I don't know what to expect.
Thanks for reaching out! You definitely don't need expensive gear for happy plants! Being resourceful with what's available can be part of the fun. These plants typically appreciate well-draining soil, I think combining these two soil types would work if you find the right balance between moisture retention and drainage. Generally, Peace Lilies, Pothos, and Hoyas are fairly adaptable and can tolerate different soil mixes so long you meet their basic needs. Just remember to let the soil slightly dry between watering to avoid waterlogging. If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to help!
Hello,I found your video very interesting, and also super charitable! The quality is great the sound is incredible the shots are perfect, just bravo!!! +1
@@rosedewittbukater4203 Danke! That’s incredible, I can’t believe my video has reached all the way to Bavaria, Germany. Very cute - he sounds similar to Dash, our Toy Poodle. Great to hear from you, and good luck with your monstera! 🪴
Thanks for sharing these tricks! If you wish to add more growth stimulants to your monstera plants, you better try electroculture! It helps me a lot with my various plants :)
Hey I had cut the aerial root of the new leaf cuz it was sticking out of the pot completely, I got my plant in June and it hasn’t grown since then, what should I do?
I put the aerial roots back into the soil, whilst supporting the plant on a number of bamboo rods. It is getting rather large now, and am a bit concerned with my own success! Where's it going to go in my little house?!
@LukeStocking every time I look at propagation of monstera it frightens the life out of me. I suppose I could have a little shop of horrors all round the house...
In my greenhouse, I use moss poles because the humidity is high, which means the moss doesn’t dry out as quickly. Around the house, I use either wooden supports or empty 3D printed moss poles
Very informative! Didn't know there was a front and back 😳 Thank you looking forward to the next video 😀
Thank you! 😊
Excellent video, I just learned aot. Thank you
Thank you, appreciate the comment 😊
I just found your channel I’m you 300 th subscriber thank you for this video looking forward for more videos from you
That’s amazing 🎉 Thank you supporting my little channel!
I have a really tight budget and I have a hard time finding cost effective solutions to keep my plants happy as a new plant parent living in a rular area. I like seeing people talking about easy and cheap options for new houseplant owners a lot. This works as a validation to me that I don't need the most expensive and popular equipment to have happy plants and a beautiful setup. Just going to ask one more thing since you look quite experienced. As you may have expected I don't have access to a broad variety of soil mixes I can source locally, can I use a mix of supermarket brand indoor plant soil with orchid growing medium as long as it looks it isn't too damp? I've tried it with peace lilies, a pothos and a hoya so far but I did it a week ago and I don't know what to expect.
Thanks for reaching out! You definitely don't need expensive gear for happy plants! Being resourceful with what's available can be part of the fun.
These plants typically appreciate well-draining soil, I think combining these two soil types would work if you find the right balance between moisture retention and drainage. Generally, Peace Lilies, Pothos, and Hoyas are fairly adaptable and can tolerate different soil mixes so long you meet their basic needs. Just remember to let the soil slightly dry between watering to avoid waterlogging.
If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to help!
Just what i have been looking for! Thanks for the info
Thanks Glenn, glad I could help!
Hello,I found your video very interesting, and also super charitable!
The quality is great the sound is incredible the shots are perfect, just bravo!!!
+1
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰
Beautiful plant! (and adorable doggy)
Thank you! 🥰
Very interesting! 🌱👍
Great video Luke!
Thank you! 🥰
wait why is this guy so cool
great video, thanks!!
Thanks Josh! 😊
0:50 The poodle is cute. I have one of my own.
Love that! Good spot, a lot of people mistake him for a Cavapoo.
Love from Bavaria/Germany! I bought a monstera yesterday! My miniature poodle is a male apricot and very cheeky! @@LukeStocking ❤
@@rosedewittbukater4203 Danke! That’s incredible, I can’t believe my video has reached all the way to Bavaria, Germany. Very cute - he sounds similar to Dash, our Toy Poodle. Great to hear from you, and good luck with your monstera! 🪴
Mine has its aerial roots coming out in all directions. I can't tell which is the front or back!
Hey, can I use woven rattan to hold the moss? Will it mold? THANKS!!
I haven't tried it myself, but if you use a weave that allows the aerial roots to grow into the moss, it should work well and look nice 🙂
@@LukeStocking Thanks! That's so helpful.
Thanks for sharing these tricks! If you wish to add more growth stimulants to your monstera plants, you better try electroculture! It helps me a lot with my various plants :)
Very informative video! 🙂
Hey
I had cut the aerial root of the new leaf cuz it was sticking out of the pot completely,
I got my plant in June and it hasn’t grown since then, what should I do?
Hi 👋 Cutting an aerial root won't necessarily affect growth. To stimulate growth, I would suggest increasing its exposure to light. Good luck!
@@LukeStocking i have kept it opp to the south facing window so can get that evening sunlight, but haven’t seen much improvement
Thank you for this excellent video. As an American I was trying to place your accent. Are you possibly Welsh or perhaps Australian ?
Thank you! I’m English and I live in Bedfordshire, which is around 85 kilometres from London 😄
Lets goo bro il subscribe
Thanks mate! 🙂
I put the aerial roots back into the soil, whilst supporting the plant on a number of bamboo rods. It is getting rather large now, and am a bit concerned with my own success! Where's it going to go in my little house?!
Haha, I can relate to this! Plant parent problems 🙈 When my plants get too big I cut them down and propagate the rest!
@LukeStocking every time I look at propagation of monstera it frightens the life out of me. I suppose I could have a little shop of horrors all round the house...
What do you use
In my greenhouse, I use moss poles because the humidity is high, which means the moss doesn’t dry out as quickly. Around the house, I use either wooden supports or empty 3D printed moss poles
It will do fine in Leca
Yep, it’s a great alternative to soil 👍
😊
why all the monstera i see are just one leaf tall. My monstera grow like a lian and do more than 5meter, do I made it bad.
Sounds like you’ve got one happy Monstera there! 😃
I'm happy to ear that because it roots have more than 40 years@@LukeStocking