Repot my New Chameleon ZZ Plant and my thoughts on Root Plugs AKA Plant Death :(
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ย. 2022
- This is the new Chameleon ZZ plant I purchased from my most recent Big Box Shop with me! I decided to repot it since the soil was in bad condition and you can just see the Root Plug without even needing to repot it. I ultimately think they can lead to plant death in time for some plants.
Business Inquiries:
plantsbymelissa@gmail.com
🌱 SOCIAL:
Find me on Instagram!
/ plantsbymelissa
Join me on Patreon (bonus content!)
/ plantsbymelissa
Find me on TikTok:
/ plantsbymelissa
🌱 My Amazon Storefront - Find my plant items here!
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbyme...
🌱 DISCOUNT CODES:
DYNOMYCO 10% off code: PLANTSBYMELISSA
www.dynomyco.com/plantsbymelissa
Sol Soils 10% off code: plantsbymelissa
solsoils.com?sca_ref=2328891.XfjwYiEi24
mother.life $10 off $169 code: PLANTSBYMELISSA
www.mother.life/en/shop/privi...
Active Grow 5% off Code: PlantsByMelissa5
www.activegrowled.com/hydropo...
Plantflix 10% off code: MELISSA10
www.plantflix.com/?sca_ref=26...
🌱 PRODUCTS:
Thiccly Poles:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2JVYV1G?...
Fluval Stratum:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00JGQIY48/...
Moss Pole Supplies:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Nursery Pots:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Soil Mix:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Grow Lights:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Fertilizer:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Pest Control:
www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbym...
Superthrive:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3CK2UM?...
Soil scooper + tool for props
www.amazon.com/dp/B083Q4RZ39?...
* I am not an expert - I'm sharing my process and what has worked for me through my own trial and error throughout several years of growing houseplants
* The description of this video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you buy one of the products that I recommend, I'll receive a small commission without any additional cost for you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the continued support!
![เปิดบ้านสุดหรู "เเจ็ค the ghost" ลั่นถ้าป๋องกพลลำบากผมเลี้ยงเอง!! l [Nickynachat]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1xbW4vULqGc/mqdefault.jpg)
I’m liking the info and opinions in this video. My first plant (about 5 years ago) was an aglaonema. When repotting it I discovered that each stalk was in a plastic container. I never knew they were there and didn’t know why they were there but I suspected some sort of money-saving shortcut by the grower. It took quite a while to gradually pry the containers away from the roots. The plant has been very happy after repotting. I’m sure that if it were human it would yell “yippee” and maybe tell a dad joke or two for some laughs. Thanks.
So glad it's doing better after the repotting. haha I'm sure it was very thankful for that :)
I looooove the repotting vid at night! So soothing
Thank you!! I need to do another chatty late night repotting!
Melissa, your great the plants just love your care and touch. I can see how happy she is already. take care
Wow. I have not heard of this zz till now. I would love to get my hands on one. So glad you pretty much dissected this plant. So glad you can save it. Fantastic video and lots of good information. Keep us posted with progress. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍🌸🌸🌸🌸👏👏👏
Thank you! It's doing well so far, hopefully it can start growing more in time here :)
Thank you for the information! I didn’t even know about these and now I’m going to be checking all my new(ish) plants!!
Happy to help! they're in a lot of the big box store plants :(
I grow my zz plant in semi hydro and it’s got huge beautiful roots I don’t like just that straight peat moss either , yes you can prop by stem . Beautiful plant looks lovely 😊
I just got 2 chameleon zz’s. I will def check the soil. Thank you
This happens too often ,had a few like that,good thing you taken it out of that bad wet soil,👍
💚☘️🌱🌵
I just checked one of my raven zz's but no death plugs! But for sure when I find the chameleon they are coming off! I have had agleonema near deaths and some death from the plastic and the mesh ones....so exciting! For its new potting mix
Thanks for the info😊
😮 I just purchased this plant. I was so excited on this find I didn’t even consider the death plug. Thanks for the reminder. I dislike the soil these plants are sold in
Great video with lots of good information! I have not found the Chameleon ZZ plant yet, but I appreciate the heads up from your experience. You’ve probably saved the plant I plan to purchase once I find it! Many thanks. I bought a Monstera Peru recently and she appears to be in a heavy peat mix. I think it would be best for the plant to re-pot her into a better mix and to see if she has the plugs. It can’t hurt to be sure she’s okay! 👌🪴🥰
I prefer a lot of airflow in my mix for sure! I always check now, even just peeking into the soil some without repotting and if I see one it's getting repotted!
That’s one beautiful plant and I want one. So I’ll have to find one. This was a nice fun video.
thank you! It's really pretty!
The first chameleon zz I received was in August. It is doing fine. The second one I received 3 weeks ago and it was completely rotten when I went to replant it.
I don’t love the look of ZZ but I do like this one ❤😊
Zz can root by stem as well. I have rooted mine. It will root pretty soon comparing leaves☺️
thank you!
Your so lucky to have found one in store. I've been debating whether or not to buy one online. They have been available on the website for a while. I just don't want to pay $30 more. I love zz. I think they're beautiful. Our plain green zz is my husband's favorite out of all my plants. Its such a low maintenance, easy going plant.
Ok I lied. I am willing to buy one online. I bought one off Walmart. I decided I wanted to buy one in good shape and not drowning which appears to be a problem for a lot of people. Also it's coming in a nicer planter with a plant stand. So worth the extra money.
I hope it does well for you! I was surprised to see them! Hopefully, it will be in much better shape!
That explains what happened to my plants that I just got! I have never run into them before but I cut them off (there where 10 of them)and because of that I had to remove most of the soil. I expected a little shock but not the amount that I ended up with. I am currently trying to save the plant. Grrr....lol
Omg the death plug. I’ve gotten in the habit to always look now
Yay. I'm early! 😅. I always look forward to your video. 😆😆
Thank you!! 🥹🥰
I'm catching up and just watched this yesterday 😁 I got a chameleon zz a few weeks ago, Costa Farms, I think from Walmart - so I repotted it this morning and there weren't any mesh plugs in there! It'll probably be happy just getting out of that soil though 😊 Is there a way to tell if the plant you buy has those plug traps before digging in there?
Thanks! Enjoying your content!
Thank you! Happy yours came okay! I can dig at the top of the plant where it meets the soil and you can sorta see them most of the time without having to repot or dig it up!
I have seen those mesh bags before and removed them, but never checked my ZZ's! I"m off work tomorrow and that is my new task. I have a ZZ that is dropping branches. I wonder if that's my problem!
I've had luck rooting ZZ cuttings if I put them with pothos cuttings
Agree. Those net plugs suck. Unfortunately, the plastic net pots are worse. Well, though I still see the death plugs, I haven't come across the plastic net pots in a while.
Did your 2 tiny zz plant root in the water (like how you left it in the vase)?
I have two big dieffenbachia that have death plugs and I don’t even know where to start 😢
I recently had a similar experience with some chameleons at Walmart. The cuttings died too. How is your plant doing now? I’d like an update!
Does this plant ever need to get repotted in a bigger pot or will it stay that size ?
Do all plants from Costa Farms have these root plugs?
i dont know about the chameleon zz. It looks sickly and chlorotic for months before looking like a regular zz, if a friend picks one up ill just ask for a single rhizome lol.
Nice video 👌🍃
The death plugs we have around here are made from super dense peat moss, they are worse!
Does this plant revert back to plain green if it gets too much light? I feel like this might be happening to mine! Anyone else?
I’m watching this and paying attention as I just repotted my raven zz and it die. 😅💚💚💚
oh no :(
I greatly dislike the "death plugs" and peat moss! In my area many bedding plants and hanging baskets have the death plugs. I always remove them...death plugs eventually choke plants to death!
Can you give us an update on this plant from a year ago?
I found this "mesh" in my Monstera Deliciosa, and I was just pulling out pieces of it. I didn't know it was in there, another thing I found in my Monstera, was "Micah" and I read that you can use "Micah" as part of a fertilizer but I did find Micah in my Mysterio so it's all the way in there, you have to get up close in the roots to see it. Michael looks like little small pieces of aluminum foil that's what it'll remind you of when you see it Michael is also reflective because people use it for Landscaping because you can use it to light up a driveway or light up a walkway.
I purchased mine last summer and put it in a bright spot yet it lost all variegation. What did I do wrong?
This is currently happening to mine! 🤔
When will you now water that zz? Are there visual signs?
I haven’t watered yet but I’ll probably do it this weekend. The vines can droop a little if it gets thirsty and the rhizomes can wrinkle some ☺️
Had to stop buying at Lowes. They water like 2- 3x daily. It's insane. Tried taking to them about it, and crickets .. They still do it
I had filmed at one location not too long ago and there was a sign up that said don't water these lol - I think it had to be a plant person!
I don't have the best of luck in these big box stores. The prices and quality is lower for people to buy but it seems as though they all expire within a few years from purchase date. Death plugs aren't called death plugs for nothing. Most people aren't as kind and good to their plants like you Melissa so they wonder why their plant is dying. I think they plant most of their plants now in peat moss so repotting is in order after purchase if you care about your plants and give them a healthy nurturing life. Everything is made nowadays for a quick sale.......very sad :((
Yeah, I hate those, too. Especially with orchids, which have highly sensitive roots, and these plugs are a special kind of pain in the ass to remove in these cases. Also with alocasias… while removing plugs, it’s super easy to destroy the roots and send your plant into a long state of recovery.
Why do plant companies keep doing this…
Ahh yes, one of my alocasias got a little angry at me for removing it 😅 i bet that would be annoying to remove for an orchid! Ugh, I wished they could do better!
Which store????
It was the home depot on victory drive in savannah :)