Why do Monstera Have Fenestrations?| Monstera Deliciosa, Obliqua, Adansonii, Dubia, ect.

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  • @KT-lu2jy
    @KT-lu2jy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    You're one of the most entertaining creators I have ever watched. Please never stop lol

  • @MC_K-Dawg_the_Prophet
    @MC_K-Dawg_the_Prophet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Your humor is something else. I watched this while falling asleep & half way through I was chuckling at your deep dive into grasshopper sekss - hilarious. Please don't ever change .. this was pure gold.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      We love a good bug sexcapade.

    • @davidcandia9184
      @davidcandia9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MOMZ is on her 4th watching in a row Thank you Nick. She needed the laugh. I needed to see that ❤

    • @brixtonderek7793
      @brixtonderek7793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

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      @prestonjasper9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @brixtonderek7793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @jeannabs
    @jeannabs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Came to your channel bc of plants but stayed for personality, wit, and humour!!!!

  • @gypsylee333
    @gypsylee333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I assumed it was to let light through to the lower leaves, as light is scarce and water is more abundant. But the water theory also makes a lot of sense.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Could be both. Who knows???

    • @haticebegum4683
      @haticebegum4683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same👍

  • @kramer254
    @kramer254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My theory is that you wrote the blog post about diy cutting fenestrations in monsters leaves. It really sounds like your humor.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I did not, unfortunately.

  • @winterrose2985
    @winterrose2985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Its just how some plants mature. Some just really like "ripped jeans" as they get older.... but be careful of giving young plants a pole. Once I gave a baby monstera a pole and she went full XXX stripper. She was way too young to be putting all of her holes on display like that!

    • @colbysmith4002
      @colbysmith4002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      THIS WAS TOO MUCH 😭

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Lmao yessss

    • @hvonsus5725
      @hvonsus5725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I mean yknow you could make some money with OnlyPlants if she wants to…

    • @glee5101
      @glee5101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GAAAAHHHHH BAAHAHA

  • @miahershkowitz2632
    @miahershkowitz2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’m fully caught up, having watched every single one of your videos over the weekend... I can tell a huge amount of work went into all of them, editing is so good!

  • @majordelilah
    @majordelilah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    the mean girls reference was so iconic

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha thank you, I always like to start the videos with something fun :p

  • @yarispice
    @yarispice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m loving the sound effects cultural references and peer reviewed journals and just pure comedyyy yesss work

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a lot of werk I have to admit :p

  • @hanswurst6680
    @hanswurst6680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm a biologist and I love how you approach the questions scientifically. Also, in some other videos, when you said something about a study of (I think) pothos spreading through a hurricane and that it would be an interesting study... I must admit, I could totally see someone studying that! People would read it and it would be so relevant! :D

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Means a lot, thank you so much for the thoughtful input.

  • @kim_bucha
    @kim_bucha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I am SO UPSET that there wasn’t a “monstera nailed to the cross” visual gag but a girl can dream

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uhhh I couldn’t really find any photos of that :/

  • @Michelle-qh9fn
    @Michelle-qh9fn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the only channel where I don’t skip the ads

  • @maistems9592
    @maistems9592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i like the “fenestrations to increase surface area” theory, both because it makes sense for gathering light, and for the structural integrity of the leaf. Like, to have an unfenestrated leaf of the size of a mature leaf, i feel like the plant would need to put a lot more work into reinforcing the leaf so that it doesn’t go completely floppy, right? Large monstera deliciosa leaves have much less mass than colocasia leaves of the same size.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is really something that would have to be looked into in much more depth. There is not really a financial incentive to do this type of research, so we might not ever see anything like that.

  • @anae7135
    @anae7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The male grasshopper may be tiny but sis is MIGHTY

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We stan a female grasshopper always pulling his weight.

  • @bariton3779
    @bariton3779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Honestly I think that its to prevent the ripping of the leaves, aswell as sunlight and water. When you look at leaves in the wild like BOP, they always have rips and tears on the leaves. But with the fenestrations, the monstera leaf rarely has rips/tears unless it was damaged as the leaf was unfurling.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could be plausible 🤔

  • @renealee
    @renealee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sunlight theory made the most sense. Thanks for the giggles while also learning some science!

  • @margaretmurphy4206
    @margaretmurphy4206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like the "increasing surface area" theory because that was also my guess.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I prefer that one the most.

  • @SamanthasOrchidDogDiaries
    @SamanthasOrchidDogDiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You are my FAVOURITE plant tuber. You make me laugh so much. You’re so beautiful and awkward. I friggin LOVE it! 😄🤣😃

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      “beautiful and awkward”
      I always wanted to be a newborn giraffe 🦒

  • @os4116
    @os4116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    my favorite was the whole more holes=more surface with less energy bit because I thought EXACTLY that even before watching the video so

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like that theory as well :)

  • @raemajor9066
    @raemajor9066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are hands down the funniest/most informative plant TH-camr by far! Please never stop being you (aka perfection) 🤗

  • @arlenetricky8543
    @arlenetricky8543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    21:31 lol I was drinking water and spilled from laughing 😂
    I appreciate you so much and all the editing, research and all the clever humor that goes into your videos. 🥰

  • @MrCoryinnocence
    @MrCoryinnocence 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the direction your channel is going in the plant science way I like learning why things work the way they are. I collect lots of random facts as well , animal mating is so strange.

  • @jaslock9809
    @jaslock9809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was definitely your funniest episode lmao but can we talk about how amazing your hair is like wow

  • @Lichenlikenedlich
    @Lichenlikenedlich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wonder if aeration may also be a factor. It's like the opposite of the wind problem, lots of humidity being trapped by leaf cover. So the holes could be to allow denser foliage to breath.

  • @triciawilliams4682
    @triciawilliams4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video! You have officially become my favorite plant channel. Educational and completely entertaining.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can I get that in writing... oh wait.

  • @vkklynn88
    @vkklynn88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The deer 🦌 in the choke hold I AM DEAD 😂💀
    Dissection💀😂
    The trail mix 💀😂

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It deters herbivory 💁🏻‍♀️

  • @AnnieAreYouOkay3011
    @AnnieAreYouOkay3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love me some educational information mixed with some ✨amazing dry humour✨💛.
    Gotta get me that variegated grasshopper now...

  • @Wafflesarebetter527
    @Wafflesarebetter527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Don't you just hate when your favorite plant youtuber leaves you to do sex work?" OMG I'M DYING XD

  • @lis0124
    @lis0124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I vote for you to make another channel where it's just you emailing/calling customer service reps 10/10 would watch everyday

  • @okurrt5836
    @okurrt5836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I HOPE NICK READS THIS, YOUR HUMOUR IS PEAK GEN Z AND I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON FOR THAT, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR BRINGING HUMOUR TO THE PLANT COMMUNITY NICK

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha no problem. Glad you enjoy it.

  • @moth_mommy
    @moth_mommy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I honestly see the water and sunlight theories being true. Also just want to say you are my favorite TH-camr never change I love you babe❤

  • @zengardengnome
    @zengardengnome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Water runoff and surface area (for light) make the most sense to me. Thanks for finding all the plant social media content I don't have the time/attention to dive into. Seriously. You give my life bright indirect light.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      bright indirect life

  • @karmas8864
    @karmas8864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are too awesome for TH-cam! 😍 My granddaughter is SO into bugs and critters it's wonderful. Keep being weird! She helps with my jungle of monsteras. When she gets just a little older, she's going to LOVE you. She's currently 10. Keep putting out more awesome content! 😍

  • @Raidinyourpicnic
    @Raidinyourpicnic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An impressively thorough and very much 100% on topic video essay, thank you

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @libbykay4391
    @libbykay4391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have just found your channel recently. I love your sense of humor.
    I am newly obsessed with plants, but not to the point that I will empty my bank account for the newest albino leaf.
    I like that you stick to plants that you know will thrive in your environment.
    Also I have to add I hate the new begonia obsession everyone is into now.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a begonia fan either, also thank you!

  • @MorganThaGorgan
    @MorganThaGorgan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One factor I keep thinking about is the square-cube law; the larger something is, the more volume it has. A large leaf with no fenestrations would use up quite a bit of energy and resources to maintain, whereas a leaf of a similar size with fenestrations isn't using up as much resources and energy. If anything because there is a higher surface area with fenestrations it means the volume of the leaf goes down. And while a rainforest isn't exactly lacking in an abundance of water, it is lacking in an abundance of usable space, soil nutrients, and sunlight. And any edge an organism can have to edge out the competition, it will.
    Or maybe there is a Monstera fairy who cuts holes in our Monstera plants while we sleep. But ONLY the houseplants. Someone else does the wild plants in the forests.

  • @Hayley-sl9lm
    @Hayley-sl9lm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you're super entertaining but ALSO you touch on some legit substantive shit. Evolution wOOt

  • @moniquee7347
    @moniquee7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos! I love how you go off on tangents and go down rabbit holes. When clicking on this video I did not think that I would learn so much about grasshoppers lol.. Great content!

  • @brandykratz561
    @brandykratz561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Your dry wit and humor is awesome.

  • @QuantumVector
    @QuantumVector 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are officially my favorite plant channel 😂

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there some type of documentation with that?

  • @corazonDchocolate
    @corazonDchocolate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber here. At first I didn't think I could take your humor but now, I can't get enough😆

  • @stephenmiles8549
    @stephenmiles8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Light acts as a wave so when it hits a small opening (fenestration) its spreads out allowing the leaves bellow it to also get some light. Idk if that makes sense but that’s my theory

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also great theory 💚

  • @gronahannah8829
    @gronahannah8829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for yet another great video! I love that you actually take the time to research your topics and present them with humour. You´re a clever guy! /Hannah from Sweden

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the recognition.

  • @charlottecallanta121
    @charlottecallanta121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please keep posting more videos~!! I literally have your videos on repeat since I discovered you a few days ago

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I make them as fast as I can! Glad you enjoy :)

  • @Moi_81
    @Moi_81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you post...it is a highlight of my day.

  • @GabrielRodrigues-nr6wc
    @GabrielRodrigues-nr6wc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think monstera (and some other araceas) have fenestrations because of light and space: they grow in ver crowded forest in which those are the most valuable resources. The fenestrations allow the plant to have overlapping foliage, as one leaf don't shade completely the another bellow it. Also if the monstera goes in contact with parts of another plants, the leaves will not fully fold

  • @crystaltigerluv
    @crystaltigerluv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This study gives a whole new meaning to the word "defenestrate"

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was there a meaning to that before?

    • @crystaltigerluv
      @crystaltigerluv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phytosexual Yes! It means to throw someone out the window 😂

  • @BayouChicGardening
    @BayouChicGardening 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this at 3 am, I appreciate the locust and luxury trail mix facts.

  • @NorthbertR
    @NorthbertR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn. That was too funny. I've started to watch your channel for the house plants content, however by now I'm enjoying writing and comedy even more :-)

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  ปีที่แล้ว

      I try to make it entertaining all the way through!

  • @queenv3
    @queenv3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are killing me with your humor, this is your funniest video yet!!! Where you come up with this is amazing. I appreciate all the work you put into making us bust a gut while always freaking educating, thx Karen I mean Nick lol

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please don’t get a hernia 💚💚💚
      Idk where it comes from honestly.

    • @queenv3
      @queenv3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phytosexual 😅💚

  • @danielafigueroa1409
    @danielafigueroa1409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omggg Mean Girls, plant talk and scientific papers 😩 I love you

  • @ari505
    @ari505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually think the light theory makes more sense, well at least to me. Also it would explain how monstera deliciosa it's such a good house plants we don't have a lot of light indoors 😅

  • @Ch33Ch22
    @Ch33Ch22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear God you amuse me!! There are not many creators that talk about plants who can literally make me laugh out loud.... actually, I think you may be the only one. I always look forward to your posts.
    As for which theory I believe is correct... definitely the last one about light. It certainly sounds the most reasonable.
    Please don't mock my punctuation - I know it's horrible 😉
    Thanks for another great video 👍

  • @BSG0005
    @BSG0005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aah Nick, I looked forward to this video all day. You did not disappoint!

  • @elenagorba9096
    @elenagorba9096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You absolutely made me laugh like mad... That grasshoppers bit....😂🦗
    I remember that little Nick telling his mother everything about orchids in your birthday video.. OMG, how time fly...
    Now, what was that about Only Fans?...🙊

  • @eiya3
    @eiya3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video has everything: plants, Nick, grasshopper copulation...

  • @mnop8
    @mnop8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to dig in and see if that blog comment was 1) real and 2) still around, and...oh my god

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine or the creepy dude?

  • @diannoles8094
    @diannoles8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate your humor and the different way that you produce your videos I really really enjoy them

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it :)

  • @Tigerkitten907
    @Tigerkitten907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're informative and hilarious 😂 Please never change. I do watch the Summer blog stuff too but yours has great spice and quality. Keep up the great work.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love keeping it spicy 🌶

  • @violawarden7862
    @violawarden7862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeeees, I love to see your channel grow and grow!
    Great video- as usual!

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much ☺️

  • @tuanaoliveira
    @tuanaoliveira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most likely the fenestration in the Monstera leaves was a trait selected by more than one factor during this species evolution, like water, light and efficient transport of the nutrients to those large leaves without the downside of having a huge surface area that would perspire and loose much of the plant water in such hot temperatures.
    Also, I love your videos. Your wondering wandering mind is one of a kind. I did have to dissect a grasshopper in college for my entomology class and I must say it is quite ok.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the analysis. I hope you were prepared for what you found in the grasshopper.

  • @shelbyhudson7378
    @shelbyhudson7378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how educational your videos are! I’m always learning from you and that totally justifies spending hours on TH-cam! lmao

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a person who benefits from this I agree 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @Reldas
    @Reldas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you ever decide you want to be adopted by a le$bean couple in their 40s please let me know. My wife is an excellent cook and I'm a college professor. We live in Houston, and I know that's an immediate disadvantage in some ways, but the city is actually a monstrous urban sprawl hellscape. Totally great for plants tho!! We like to smoke jazz cabbage (gen X deep cut) and watch your videos. You're the best creator on YT - no contest. 💜

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love everything about the way this comment is written.

  • @o0mew0o
    @o0mew0o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This might have been the best video I've watched on youtube 😂

  • @jackieg5525
    @jackieg5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg this video was so funny, I was not expecting to learn so much about grasshopper relations

  • @northernplantucky
    @northernplantucky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Edutainment as at its best! You made me laugh harder then this week's SNL!

  • @damienthomas4327
    @damienthomas4327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are the best Nick

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know I’m the best Nick, but the other Nicks would probably be offended.

    • @damienthomas4327
      @damienthomas4327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phytosexual well they’re just gonna have to live with the fact that you’re the best Nick

  • @SweetPea1234-CJ
    @SweetPea1234-CJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another well put together very entertaining and informative video! Your theory hit the nail on the head!

  • @birdnird
    @birdnird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Late to the party, but I’ve noticed here in blazing hot TX, plants such as Mulberry produce leaves of variable shapes depending on how much heat they are subject to. The cooler the weather (or the shadier the spot) the fewer lobes there are. Even on the same plant you can find elliptical, entire leaves from earlier in the season, and newer leaves with such narrow lobes they look almost palmate. I read somewhere this has to do with reducing the heat burden (from what I remember it had to do with leaf shape in red oaks in TX)

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That and water loss. The less surface area of the leaf, the less water can escape through the stomata.

  • @tammyginmn3380
    @tammyginmn3380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so funny and such a trippy ride of randomness. I think the idea that holes say yummy and not poisonous is a good one. I learn something with your talks. Like raisins suck in tail mix. Okay, I'll let the ads go forth. I need to Google a couple things on Hoya so I can do that while they run😉📯🌲

  • @ezekielrose9789
    @ezekielrose9789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The light and water theories make sense and are probably both factors that helped push this adaptation. Their growth pattern is an interesting insight, I would also imagine most light in a rain forest is dappled and constantly shifting due to the canopy shifting with the wind above. So having a larger surface area for less energy means the plant could be able to maximize the areas able to reach sun exposure with shifting areas of light and intensities.
    Another theory could be related to pulling humidity from the air. Obviously this is just a hypothesis but increasing leaf perimeter could increase transpiration? The reason I say this is in low humidity environments tropical plants have their edges browns and loose moisture first. So it would stand to reason that in ideal, high humidity environments greater perimeter would mean great water intake.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting theory, it could be possible!

  • @emilygerrior3572
    @emilygerrior3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok you are making me laugh out loud throughout this whole video. Thank you for being your amazing self

  • @emdeejay7432
    @emdeejay7432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg I can't believe that thing about the locust and how there are so many and killing this one is not endangering the species at all. Lmao, like wow, by that logic serial killer really aren't doing anything wrong 😂😂😂 did that person hear themselves as they were saying it. I mean I hate bugs but still it sounded so ridiculous... also I just heard a screech owl shrieking right outside the window and it scared the crap out of me. Just had to share that lol. Love your videos.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  ปีที่แล้ว

      I currently have a Japanese beetle infestation on my roses I'm unwilling to get rid of because I HATE killing anything.

  • @beaupeep
    @beaupeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lolol, I love it!.... I'm going with the light passing through to reach lower layers of leaves, it makes the most sense to me...btw, hilarious video!

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like that one the best too! Thank you 💚

  • @annismildelupin
    @annismildelupin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching your ads to save lives 🙏

  • @laurenjohnson5880
    @laurenjohnson5880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the part about someone cutting out the holes in their monstera!! oh my goodness, and it went on for a year?! lol

  • @majav1789
    @majav1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you have a great humor! I love watching you

  • @autumntoy7728
    @autumntoy7728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahah I swear I love you! I just saw your Instagram post of a new video . You never disappoint!! Your great! Always make me laugh and smile and learn!!

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 💚

  • @Angie-ci1lp
    @Angie-ci1lp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re very informative and hip😀 settled humor, good looking and smart! YES🙋🏾‍♀️

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thaaank youuuu 💚💚💚

  • @christopherselvam4198
    @christopherselvam4198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can use the Find Sci Paper chrome extension to find the full grasshopper seggs article

  • @LaPazBlanca
    @LaPazBlanca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are so flipping hilarious! Who wants a variegated grasshopper...if you want it, go get it, it's in Ghana, enjoy the foo foo 🤣 I always know I am going to laugh while I get educated 🤓

  • @lisa22630
    @lisa22630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with the sunlight and rain theories. It’s probably both. Millions of years of evolution probably lead species to make physiological changes based on several factors. But more importantly, I can not put into words how much I love your videos. If you had been one of my science teachers I would have actually learned and retained information. I LOVE the science and the research you do, and I LOVE your humor mixed in. My boyfriend (sperm sack) actually sits and watches when I have one of your videos on, and he completely ignores the 7 thousand other plant videos I watch every day. Props on no sponsors but if you ever decide to do a Patreon I would actually contribute, which is saying a lot because I’m a cheap ass. Please keep it up and don’t change a thing! Looking forward to next week’s live human dissection. 👍

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah at some point I might set one up. Not to buy philodendrons or tequila, but video editing software and cameras are expensive. Always glad to educate and make you laugh :)

  • @azlizzie
    @azlizzie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can email authors of studies and they are usually happy to share their work with you directly. They like that people want to read their work and they make zero from those distributors, like SpringerLink.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the tip. Grasshopper copulation here I come!

  • @soomysaleem351
    @soomysaleem351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The eagle sound made me crap myself 🤣😭

  • @XxLadyxGaladrielxX
    @XxLadyxGaladrielxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dunno if someone mentioned this yet, but the reason they mention the particular type of fan and setting in the Methods and Materials section is for repeatability. You want to provide enough detail in the M+M that someone else, in another lab, maybe even another continent, can reproduce the exact same experiment.
    A lot of fans don't list the cfm (cubic feet per minute, which probably would have to be converted to cubic meters), and then there are budgets, so if you have a fan that works, you aren't going to go drop 60-100$+ or what not on another fan.
    (It's not uncommon for the M+M to be done in a way that mantians scientific accuracy but also is the easist/simplest way for the researchers. Hence duct tape.)
    But yeah, it is an incredibly specific detail that is ultimately incredibly vague.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes sense if the information is helpful haha

  • @kaitlynleber6989
    @kaitlynleber6989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came for the info, stayed for the shade 👀

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the shade room.

  • @jaskaur5127
    @jaskaur5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whatever I wanted to comment , has already been said by many here. So ill just say amazing funny informative video. Still cant get over the variegated grasshopper for variegated fans.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just for the achlorophyllous connoisseur

  • @dingwensun7453
    @dingwensun7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Since the fenestration on Monstera leaves shows mostly when mature, could that mean the baby leaves don't need the advantage of fenestration when near the level of forest floor? Hence fenestration is mostly an adaptation for the understory level of the rainforest? I have a fun theory, the fenestration is for monstera to grow the new leaf through the previous leaf's hole, just like what my adansonii has been doing, being a jerk on itself...

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool theory! Possibly.

  • @chowfun1976
    @chowfun1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:05 I was howling when I saw you pixelated the orangutan’s face to protect his identity 😂

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Primates are humans t.. oh wait no they aren't.

  • @emilyplantsmusic
    @emilyplantsmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lost it when you started talking about grasshopper copulation 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's a very pressing subject.

  • @viclenny3872
    @viclenny3872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    top tier content for big brains only

  • @timothygreer188
    @timothygreer188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The light makes the most sense, also surface area because of weight. This is why Eppiremeniums also fenestrate are they grow upward

  • @giovannifina8068
    @giovannifina8068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to do a note, the erbivores don't eat monstera's leaves 'cause a partially "eaten" leaf have a worse taste then a normal leaf, because they produce some enzymes that give them a terribile taste

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I read something in a study that monstera leaves with holes were herbiviorized the same as ones without. It was only one study though.

  • @krissquintana6986
    @krissquintana6986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    quality content right here ✨

  • @os4116
    @os4116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yesss I love your videos

  • @debbietampasheher3682
    @debbietampasheher3682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the light and the water theories :)

  • @Propqueen
    @Propqueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Nick! Enjoyed this so much! God save the Queen!!!

    • @Propqueen
      @Propqueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, I would think it’s the first theory about water and your theory about sunlight.

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @MikeGuiang
    @MikeGuiang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I died at the trail mix segment 🤣

  • @carrielange2692
    @carrielange2692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video and very informative, thank you. you're also very funny, you always make me smile. 😊

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to make people smile :)

  • @melissacorey755
    @melissacorey755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My theory is they did it to look good, so a bunch of us basics would turn them into house plants and slowly take over the world, Binky!! 🐁🐭

    • @phytosexual
      @phytosexual  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, they did it so people would rip each others throats out over them.