1 YEAR OF GROWTH - Philodendron 'El Choco Red' - Plant Spotlight (including before & after)

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7 ай бұрын

In this video we are following the growth of my Philodendron rubrijuvenile aka 'El Choco Red' over the course of a full year.
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@hesherette 7 ай бұрын

lol at the slow motion montage 🤣❣ what a beautiful plant, i can't believe how happy it has been in your care!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@mentalmumma7128 7 ай бұрын

Ikr I laughed so much !

@cynthiawinsser1469 7 ай бұрын

Very talented!

@justynarajda6642 7 ай бұрын

BTW I absolutely admire how seriously you take your content creating job. 12 months of filming just for one video?! God, never seen that before. ❤

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you :) appreciate it

@justyouraveragenerd6021 7 ай бұрын

The slow mo clip was surprisingly funny 😂

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Haha :D thanks:)

@Erin__D 7 ай бұрын

Loved this plant spotlight deep dive! I got my el choco red about 4 months ago and it is absolutely stunning! The leaves are so so gorgeous and velvety and it has the coolest backside and deep red cataphyll. We are in the dead of winter here so I’m anxious for the spring and the growing season although it seems happy and is sizing up decently now. I loved the slow-mo montage! So funny!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) happy growing !

@kathrynrobinson670 7 ай бұрын

The Slomo was like a “ love story”, fun watching the timeline.

@surfingsmooth3422 7 ай бұрын

The slow-mo had me in stitches haha 😆. Also, your high regard towards this beautiful plant inspired me to also purchase my own baby El Choco from the same online store a few months ago. I adore how it's grown and recently reached the cataphyll stage! Thanks again for your entertaining and inspirational videos!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Happy growing & thank you:)

@Lorenmcdee 7 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a philodendton splendid update! The leaves have sized so beautifully!

@BobBerry-bs3pc 7 ай бұрын

I actually loved the slow motion with the beautiful music, hypnotic in a way! Choco is amazing as was Brad, who barely moved, even in slomo, chill cat. ❤

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@BootGal 7 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Looks like you are settling into your new place well. You are a treasure of knowledge with plants. Thank you so much for another awesome video. I always look forward to your next one.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@katiesmith1062 7 ай бұрын

You’re the first person I’ve seen that actually describes how the moss should in a pole. I had mine really shoved in there. I never thought about it not being too packed in the pole. And the talk about petioles, and cataphylls! I learned so much. ❤

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) that's great to hear!

@vikkiymurray7326 7 ай бұрын

The slow mo is hilarious! That’s the sort of thing I would do😆😆😆

@carolstuff 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on your Avant-garde El Choco Red! It popped from just a minuscule tissue, went on a moss pole with 3” leaves, grew up mostly without a pot, sun-stressed like a Hoya & looking fabulous!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

It even had thrips in between as well :D seems like nothing can stop her :P

@elizabethlivanos5986 7 ай бұрын

Definitely need more slo-mo! Please? Fabulous, as always! xx

@H.nguyen. 7 ай бұрын

literally had to pause the video because I was cackling so hard at the slow mo footage with the music 😭 now that's what I call ✨cinema✨🤌

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

haha :D thanks !

@madelynbeierle8232 7 ай бұрын

Lmao the cut to slow mo killed me🤣 So elegant👌

@debbiey9452 7 ай бұрын

You make me laugh every video. Loved the slo-mo!! 😆Thank you sharing your beautiful plant with us. 🌱❤️

@goldenarithmetic1850 2 күн бұрын

Omg I just bought my very first established el Choco yesterday and it’s beautiful 😍… I’ve never had plants before so this is my first baby and I just landed on your channel to know what I should do with it (Sydney-sider here too!) 🙌

@sydneyplantguy Күн бұрын

Happy growing :)

@aaronvonseggern 7 ай бұрын

Ohh how I've waited for this 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@lindacazan6266 7 ай бұрын

Just amazing!

@Kimbergem1 7 ай бұрын

I recently picked up one of these beauties and it's unfurling a new leaf. It's now my favorite ❤ Thanks for the great info 🌱

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@debpogue3469 7 ай бұрын

I love how you did this plant

@Lexijungle 5 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see another update on this one!!!!

@asverma93 7 ай бұрын

Omg! Love this time lapse. I was admiring the El Choco on your instagram post!

@sharonprice4400 7 ай бұрын

Was it just me? Slow mo was like watching a love story 💕🤣🤣🤣

@user-ww4hj2gr6r 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! I expect nothing less from u!!

@smajliiicka 4 ай бұрын

The last moment in video is legit me choosing a new couch to go well with/for the cats 😂❤️

@justynarajda6642 7 ай бұрын

My fav plant spotlight's back! Omg so excited 🎉❤😂

@Loogiemistress 7 ай бұрын

What an excellent video! The slow mo was a gorgeous ballet 😂

@Marshy8 7 ай бұрын

Love this! I got one from Dexter about a month ago and it's been growing like crazy.

@stephaniejaune6461 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, all your videos are soooooo useful. You such a kind soul mate.

@torquess454 7 ай бұрын

“Lookit those sexy backsides” 😂 Jan I was under the impression that your channel was wholesome! ❤😂 Lol slo mo repot, will it take off like ASMR? You having to organize all the related videos and then putting them seemlessly together is phenomenal, there’s only a few plant channels this organized that I’ve found and so professional, enjoyable to watch!! Have you don’t merch yet? I want your shirt! My fav part of all this is getting a baby plant, and seeing how we do with it, how big /mature I can get it, and share the more rare, so fun propagating and making new plants for others or to add to my mothers pot

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you :) still working on Merch hehe :) soooon :)

@zhuochengliu7433 3 ай бұрын

Video like this takes insane amount of time, dedication and project management skill. So happy to see your El Choco grew so majestically!

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) appreciate it !

@inos3697 7 ай бұрын

Great success! Don’t know why the slow mo made me smile so much.

@sylviagutierrez7676 7 ай бұрын

Amazing growth 👍 Such happy plants! 💚🌱🌵🍀💚

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@rastayvk 7 ай бұрын

I like your videos, and your special attention to the plants, therefore they respond with gratitude to your love💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 The monsteras, behind you at the beginning of the video, are gorgeous 😍😍😍

@poornimaranganathan3361 5 ай бұрын

Wow sooo beautiful😍

@sydneyplantguy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@williamkallenbach7461 7 ай бұрын

Great plant ! You are a good plant mama 🙂

@tellmesomething...9902 3 ай бұрын

Lmao 13:33 got to be my fav part. It's the little things we need to keep smiling about. 😊

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Love making people smile :)

@offwhitephotos 7 ай бұрын

Loooololo the slow motion is everything 🤣🤣🤣

@robyntunbridge3712 7 ай бұрын

Oh I loved watching the slow mo. Love the video as I do all your video. Love from Western Australia.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@crystalcrook2472 7 ай бұрын

Slow mo had me 😂😂😂😂 Great job!

@annafink2245 7 ай бұрын

gluing the leaves back on...😂 This video was hilarious. I also think it wouldn't be as rewarding if I just bought a large plant. I like growing them too.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

For sure!! Everybody can buy a large plant, not everybody can grow a large plant :) so much more rewarding !! Haha glad that little joke didn’t slip through 😂😂

@pinkrexx 3 ай бұрын

LOVE the slow motion clip so much 😂🪴 and the plant is stunning as always ✨

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@TheMoodyTarot 7 ай бұрын

This plant deserved the slo mo montage! I want one of these so bad! 2024 wishlist Plant! ❤

@sarahg2665 7 ай бұрын

I have an el choco the exact same size and the one in your before photo so I clicked on this so fast. I’m so excited to watch her grow.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Happy growing :)

@Jayl__ 7 ай бұрын

YESS! Not enough people talk about this plant! I really enjoy this plant the most because the internodal space is so small... unlike my splendid, after a leaf I feel like I need to get a new plastic moss pole for it.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Verrusocum is even worse :D

@msch4726 7 ай бұрын

I‘m a new on your channel. In love since the first video I came across! Beautiful! Happy days I found your channel! In love with your chop method. Don’t like moss poles, but now I’m eager to try this! Thank you! Keep going! Brad is fantastic ❤

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@biancaboba97 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for creating such informative and funny content! Sometimes you really make my day 😁

@sydneyplantguy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so nice to hear :) thank you!

@margimorris7360 7 ай бұрын

Interesting, you are giving me ideas of growing in a moss pole and hanging them on walls, then just putting a bucket underneath on watering days. I won't tell my husband I'm thinking of this 🤫

@Deancgfotos 2 ай бұрын

Really like the way you love your plant ❤

@sydneyplantguy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@crystal227 7 ай бұрын

What a year!! So awesome to see it all from baby to now. My favorite was the slow motion, hahaha. 😁 Thanks for taking us on that journey. 💚

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@lwolf3259 7 ай бұрын

Slo-mo. My new favorite. That was great. Awesome growth in a year. Thanks for the video. Lighting in the new apartment looks good.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@redwingrob40 7 ай бұрын

OMG such a beautiful plant! This makes me want to get my tiny el choco on a moss pole so I can try to replicate your results. Thank you for the inspiration so amazing!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Happy growing :)

@Planty-Mandy 7 ай бұрын

I mean, you did call the plant sexy at least twice in this video so the slow-mo montage totally fits. 😂❤

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Fair enough :D

@milalacerrano2217 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video and my first laugh of the day with the slow-motion part. It may have been frustrating for you when you discovered it, but thank you for showing it to us. I have two Ikea cabinets full of plants, waiting for winter to go, and have them on moss poles all around the apartment. Thank you for all your videos. Hope you don't have to move again for a while and if you do, to be your own property.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) was definitely a bit annoyed but it ended up making a lot of people laugh so it was a blessing in disguise :)

@Gkrissy 7 ай бұрын

Nice tutorial. I can’t wait to get el Choco during our spring in the US. I love the back of the plant as well. I’m glad to see that with ideal conditions, it grows so well in a year.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@plantykathy7639 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Love your channel!! From Kate in Canada

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@BotanicalBaeV 7 ай бұрын

New plant added to my wishlist.. I have finally ordered my moss and poles. It is currently coming up on "winter" in Florida so Im going to wait for first of March to get them set up for spring. Thanks for all the information!!! Its very encouraging.. ❤❤ Hi Brad!!! 👋🏽

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Happy growing :) cheers

@amzyobrien98 7 ай бұрын

This video was so entertaining, from the 'sexy backsides' to the slow motion montage - loved it!😂 Your El choco is stunning! Hoping to get mine like that next year 🤞

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@user-ve7sx6xp9f 7 ай бұрын

Love the slow movie 😂. Your unit is looking awesome too

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@lisaplanty 3 ай бұрын

That was awesome. I would’ve never thought of doing it. That way. I have a small seedling as well that I’ve had for about a week so I’ll wait a couple more weeks before I put it on moss pole

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Happy growing :)

@ericaeschenbacher4921 7 ай бұрын

So encouraging seeing this beautiful plant's growth timeline. If you hadn't said anything, I would have thought the slo- mo was just your version of Chariots of Fire , cinematic genius!😹 Happy to see you in the new space, the warm light makes the red in El Choco really glow.😻

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@andyandbee 7 ай бұрын

Omg the music and slow motion... Beautiful lmao 😂

@KayBX 7 ай бұрын

I loved the slow mo 😂❤. You’re making me want one 😅

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Hehe thanks :)

@KayBX 7 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy my pleasure :). Have a very Merry Christmas 🤶

@asianangie7209 7 ай бұрын

It was funny when you said you were going to glue the leaves back! I agree I would be thrilled with even just half the size. It is beautiful!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

hehe :) thanks :)

@marthav.phooenix 6 ай бұрын

How could I miss video about my favourite plant of all times? 😱 I love the way your el choco looks like, still hard to believe it took only a year! Beautiful plant! Can't wait until spring will come in my country, my choco is doing great ever on winter but I'm very curious how he''ll grow during spring /summer time 🥰🥰🥰

@sydneyplantguy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@vicky3792 7 ай бұрын

Love my El Choco. It’s small but I really enjoy it.

@msladyjune3285 7 ай бұрын

👍🏾video. One of my favorite plants. 🪴

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@aaronvonseggern 7 ай бұрын

This is probably one of my favorite plants. Both the front and back sides of the leaves are gorgeous. I got a pretty large one a couple months ago and it's been getting some strange dark, circular spots on its leaves 🤔 they just seem to pop up anywhere on the leaves 🤷🏼‍♂️ maybe somebody here has an idea (even though that description is not very specific) fungus maybe? Yours looks amazing though! I love these plant spotlights :)

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Does sound like fungal issues maybe but there can be many reasons for brown spots. Have you checked the root health?:)

@DisneywithNoraiza 6 ай бұрын

That slomo got me lol 🤣🤣 I got a el choco last week, so beautyfull ❤

@sydneyplantguy 6 ай бұрын

Happy growing:)

@snowdragon1732 7 ай бұрын

Great video! You rock!💚

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@daveo544 7 ай бұрын

Couldn’t stop laughing through the slow mo 😂

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

😅😅

@gablovesplantssydney 3 ай бұрын

Hey Jan, just watching this again as I found an El Choco Red at Bunnings today for $59.95! I will leave it in its pot for a few weeks then put it on a moss pole. Went in just get batteries but you know what it is like when you go to Bunnings! Great advice as always.

@sydneyplantguy 3 ай бұрын

Haha i know that too well :D happy growing :)

@VeryKinkyCurl 7 ай бұрын

I never knew that about tissue cultures. That’s why they look so full and bushy. I have never bought a tissue culture, that would be new to me. I love the fullness so I may go for one.

@AmazonsAroids-gb5vm 7 ай бұрын

The slo-mo 😂💀🤣 I swear I could hear brad’s thoughts 🐈

@IMusic0133 7 ай бұрын

The slow-mo had me rolling 🤣

@stormthyloach 7 ай бұрын

the slow motion is the best part XD

@YW4701 7 ай бұрын

Love the slow motion. If you hadn't said, I would have thought it was deliberate. El-Cho, I always thought they were climbers. 🙋Whilst watching this video I researched to be sure, and it is a climber! 💁‍♀ Love to Brad 💛💛 btw was watching the manjula. Want one, but in the UK they are hard to find. Will keep looking.

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) oh really ?! over here manjula are very common these days! Always interesting to see what's available in different parts of the world :)

@jannamozdzer4100 7 ай бұрын

Mine is the size of yours when you got it, have been afraid to put on a moss pole (no Grow Vertical here) because I worried the pot would be too big for the smaller roots, it is in Arnold mix though. Maybe I should bite the bullet and put on a pole, I want it to climb not crawl. Thanks for the update on this plant, great video as always!

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) I always start mine on a pole when they are small :)

@kspence5300 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic music selection for the slo motion component. Hilarious.

@Kukkamuija Ай бұрын

Man, cat and plants ❤️❤️❤️

@madenolamename 7 ай бұрын

I'm always surprised by the amount of growth in your plants but then I remember I live in NL and it's the Australian weather mine are longing for (it's winter here atm)

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Suppose inside a cabinet you can easily supplement the conditions and get similar results :)

@Tminus89 7 ай бұрын

Hoi Maddie nog een Hollander hier.. gezellig

@Tminus89 7 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy sure, for the smaller plants :) I can't imagine putting a cabinet in my room where my Splendid would fit haha

@turtleman190 7 ай бұрын

@@Tminus89 would probably have to turn the entire room into a cabinet. Or use a grow tent but they are ugly.

@plantwithroos 7 ай бұрын

Hey fellow Dutchie! Mine is growing really well in living room conditions here, on a moss pole (Jan inspired me). I do use growlights!

@IvanMoyaR 5 ай бұрын

😂 the slow mo part! Haha

@marinaklimova3241 7 ай бұрын

👏👏👏🔥

@pudik2008 7 ай бұрын

That is genius,growing a small plant and upgrade to a tall moss pole. I made a small ‘moss pole’ out of a coke bottle to grow a Variegated Monstera. Adonsonii cutting,and I didn’t know how I was going to put it on a tall moss pole,now I know! Thanks Jan. I had an idea of how to help roots attach better on moss poles where they need extra help,I found that pins pop out and don’t push the node in enough,what about wrapping a grafting tape around the node and the pole to tighten it? Love that El Chico,it’s stunning,you said you gave some to your ‘ friends’, well I thought we were BFF, Pffff,I don’t remember getting one! 🤣🤣🤣 As always 💚 Natalie

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Yes if the pins pop-out I usually just use twine to tie the plant to the pole :) Thank you :)

@pudik2008 7 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy I meant Monstera Adonsonii..

@franciaconsidine3943 7 ай бұрын

😍😍😍

@florentplantier4833 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful growth on this plant !!!! As always, your videos do not disappoint. Made me want to aquire one, which I just received today. I do have one question, if you have time to answer. If not, I understand completely. The one I received has quite red / darkish roots and I can see yours are white. As a very concerned plant parent, I don't know if that's normal or if I should repot it in a week or so ( in a nice and chunky aroid mix, what else ) to give it time to acclimate and not shock it too much... Thanks for sharing all your work ( mixes, advices, experiences with all those beauties ) it really motivate one to try and make one's plants as happy as yours :)

@sydneyplantguy 2 ай бұрын

The roots are red at first but eventually fade to white so no concern here :) thank you!

@florentplantier4833 2 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy Thank you for your answer !

@robyntunbridge3712 7 ай бұрын

Love your Tee shirt .

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you:)

@ellencnixon 4 ай бұрын

💜💜

@KittyTales209 7 ай бұрын

LMAOO the slow Mo had me dying 😂

@Jaiem_ 2 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful, Jan, I just found this plant at Bunnings today, bought 2, I hope I can grow them like yours. What is the name of the yellow/green plant in the background on the right hand side, it’s amazing.

@sydneyplantguy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks :) that’s a manjula :)

@sarahp.6595 7 ай бұрын

Dieses Video ist einfach großartig, man kann es kaum fassen, dass aus so einem kleinen Steckling, in kürzester Zeit, so eine prachtvolle und wunderschöne Pflanze geworden ist😻🌿

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Danke :)

@Spookz1992 7 ай бұрын

Crazy, multiple thousand dollars 🫣 When i sae this plant in your collection, i just orderd it for 20 bucks 😄 crazy how different the prices are. You can afford a flight from europe to australia just by packing the right plant in your luggage 😂

@judyperkins4509 6 ай бұрын

I have purchased a El Choco baby I love yours Where do u get those moss poles from please?

@pondypond62847 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan! Do you think El Choco is easier to grow than a verocosum?

@karenweaver3540 7 ай бұрын

You’re so funny!

@Plantcrazelise 7 ай бұрын

It's looking great now! 😍 What do you do with the cataphyl when the new leaf is beginning to grow out? it's really meaty and thready and very moist. Does it have a purpose? I tend to cut it of, is that wrong? How long do you keep it on? Hope you know what I'm talking about 😅

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

It is there to protect the new leaf but suppose there’s less things to protect it from when it grows inside. I usually get rid of it once it looks a bit yuck :)

@LauranceTanza 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful plants you have. Do you sometimes rent plants to make videos?

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks :) no, they are all grown by me :)

@stephaniegutierrez9942 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful plant!! 😍 what’s the other plant you have that’s on the moss pole? It’s huge and amazing!! It looks like a marble queen??

@sydneyplantguy 2 ай бұрын

That’s a manjula pothos :)

@stephaniegutierrez9942 2 ай бұрын

@@sydneyplantguy thank you for responding! 🙂 I'll look into getting one too 😄

@robynfisher4455 7 ай бұрын

I might be weird, but I really enjoyed the slo mo segment. 😊 😍 I think it might be a while before we can find these in Bunnings, so is there an online seller you recommend?

@sydneyplantguy 7 ай бұрын

AJ had some of them in stock :)