Thank you for this video! Very timely as I will be getting some monstera for around my backyard pool area. My plants love my backyard in the spring/summer.
Why don't you try to put some of the air roots in the soil since they don't have anything to grab onto like in nature? Maybe they would generate baby plants if they were in dirt and had moisture.
Not true. The aerial roots allow the plant to grow bigger. I have 3 monsteras that are 8+ feet tall (6 years old) due to me tucking the aerial roots into the soil. It's a waste not to use them.
Hi Ashley, my Monstera Deliciosa is now over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide...I LOVE it, but the branches are too "leggy." How do I prune it to have a more "bushy" look? I appreciate your help!
I received a monstera from my mom and one of the leaves yellows at the tips. I usually trim the yellow portions but it only seems to slow the process down. I thought it needed more light and moved it closer to a window but the tips won’t stop yellowing slowly.
perlite does not absorb water, it can only get wet at the surface like a rock. when integrated in soil, it acts like 'air bubbles' w/ the purpose of creating air pockets for plants that do not prefer soggy soils. most ppl you see on youtube use a little too much perlite in their soil mixes because it looks pretty :). i'd say 10% is the upper limit and could be used for plants that require the soil to dry out between waterings but the climate and size of plant would keep the soil too wet for too long... it's nothing wrong w/ it but as it is a filler, it means less soil is available for the plant and it needs water more frequently. it can be used in the bottom of pots that tend to sit in water after watering/rain. having 1in of perlite at the base makes it safer against root rot once the roots start going in circles (root bond) and would be sitting in (usually) warm water for days at a time. vermiculite is in essence the opposite, similar to coco fibers. it acts as a sponge being saturated w/ water and fertilizer, a water retaining medium for plants that love extra moisture, or regular plants in super arid hot climates. since most commercial soils do not contain actual soil (dirt) their water retention is somewhat less than that of natural garden dirt so a number of things are added to help w/ that. hope this helps... ps: perlite can be used for rooting plants. fill a container/pot w/ perlite, put the cutting in, water it and then dump the water if the container doesn't have drainage holes.
I got 3 days ago top cutting of 35 year old monstera deliciosa and it is MASSIVE! 💚 its new leaf is just droopy, it was droopy when I got it, how can I get that new leaf better?
how do you keep the humidity high in your plant room without causing mold to start growing? i have an indoor greenhouse with a humidifier that auto shuts off and on depending on what i set the humidity level to, but i’m starting to outgrow it and still want to keep the humidity levels high in the room it’s in without mold growing. i see in your videos, you usually have a humidifier going, but just wondering if you have had any issues with mold/mildew, having to keep a high level of humidity for your plants
Thank you for this video! Very timely as I will be getting some monstera for around my backyard pool area. My plants love my backyard in the spring/summer.
Hello from Puerto Rico!!! So far so good with the 101 Series. Good info!!! 🙋🏼♀️🪴💚😊
I'm a new plant mom.
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As always, very informative and very enjoyable to watch. Many thanks! 👌🪴😵💫
I love cqcti it's my favorite plant but I really like all plants❤
Great video and well thought out . Thanks for being the camera so close that was nice … keep up the good work 😊
Why don't you try to put some of the air roots in the soil since they don't have anything to grab onto like in nature? Maybe they would generate baby plants if they were in dirt and had moisture.
Putting the air roots in soil just creates an extra root system
Not true. The aerial roots allow the plant to grow bigger. I have 3 monsteras that are 8+ feet tall (6 years old) due to me tucking the aerial roots into the soil. It's a waste not to use them.
I am so thankful for finding your channel! Recently moved to NC and wanted to find someone who went reviewed the stores before I go ❤❤
Great video Ashley, that Adansonii in this video is stunning
Very informative and enjoyable video. Thank you!
Hi Ashley, my Monstera Deliciosa is now over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide...I LOVE it, but the branches are too "leggy." How do I prune it to have a more "bushy" look? I appreciate your help!
I received a monstera from my mom and one of the leaves yellows at the tips. I usually trim the yellow portions but it only seems to slow the process down. I thought it needed more light and moved it closer to a window but the tips won’t stop yellowing slowly.
That Lady Sure Knows Her Stuff....
Very helpful video, thank you!
Thank you! Love these💚💚
Oh the little tiny ones!😍
Very.....beautiful plants , thanks for informative video. 👌 💐
This Monstera has very huge leaves 😍♥️
Your videos are so enjoyable..! Thanks for the great information, always 😁
So all variety of monstera produce fruit??
What is the difference between pearlite and vermiculite and is one better than the other?
Use perlite when you want better drainage and aeration.
Use vermiculite when you want more moisture retention.
perlite does not absorb water, it can only get wet at the surface like a rock. when integrated in soil, it acts like 'air bubbles' w/ the purpose of creating air pockets for plants that do not prefer soggy soils. most ppl you see on youtube use a little too much perlite in their soil mixes because it looks pretty :).
i'd say 10% is the upper limit and could be used for plants that require the soil to dry out between waterings but the climate and size of plant would keep the soil too wet for too long... it's nothing wrong w/ it but as it is a filler, it means less soil is available for the plant and it needs water more frequently.
it can be used in the bottom of pots that tend to sit in water after watering/rain. having 1in of perlite at the base makes it safer against root rot once the roots start going in circles (root bond) and would be sitting in (usually) warm water for days at a time.
vermiculite is in essence the opposite, similar to coco fibers. it acts as a sponge being saturated w/ water and fertilizer, a water retaining medium for plants that love extra moisture, or regular plants in super arid hot climates. since most commercial soils do not contain actual soil (dirt) their water retention is somewhat less than that of natural garden dirt so a number of things are added to help w/ that.
hope this helps...
ps: perlite can be used for rooting plants. fill a container/pot w/ perlite, put the cutting in, water it and then dump the water if the container doesn't have drainage holes.
Beautiful monsteras thank u
Very helpful thank you 👍🏽💚🌿💚
I would say buy a cheap moisture meter to avoid overwatering. I was surprised how little water they actually need.
I got 3 days ago top cutting of 35 year old monstera deliciosa and it is MASSIVE! 💚 its new leaf is just droopy, it was droopy when I got it, how can I get that new leaf better?
how do you keep the humidity high in your plant room without causing mold to start growing? i have an indoor greenhouse with a humidifier that auto shuts off and on depending on what i set the humidity level to, but i’m starting to outgrow it and still want to keep the humidity levels high in the room it’s in without mold growing. i see in your videos, you usually have a humidifier going, but just wondering if you have had any issues with mold/mildew, having to keep a high level of humidity for your plants
I think cool mist humidifiers are supposed to help keep mold/mildew down
There's probably a compromise humidity but idk what it would be
Wow those are all beautiful, what store or nursery is that if you don't mind
Pikes!
Thanks
Where is this plant store?
Fantastic amazing🌹🌹
Thank you 😊
I heard the cat litter is beneficial to put in the soul. Is this correct?
Not the crystal stuff and definitely not used!
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