I have mine in front of a window that doesnt get direct sun. But gets pretty bright. I water it every monday. I spray the leaves with a spray bottle. I dont use anything extra ever. And it grows like crazy.
@simpleplantyКүн бұрын
@@Tommy2Txmes sounds like it is thriving 🤩 I tend not to spray my leaves, as sometimes leaving residual can cause bacterial spread but a light spritz sounds fine and seems like it is happy, so I wouldn’t change a thing ☺️
@Tommy2TxmesКүн бұрын
@@simpleplanty Yeah i had it in front of a window that i think got too hot and sunny because i live in arizona. The tips started yellowing. So i moved it to a different window that doesnt get direct sun. I usually spray it lightly and wipe the leaves down every now and then. But i found once a week watering works good for mine. Thinking about trying to propagate. A little scared to try. Lol
@simpleplantyКүн бұрын
@@Tommy2Txmes sounds perfect actually! Spraying them and wiping it down is even better - dust usually accumulates on the leaves so you’re doing your plant a huge favor by wiping it down so that it can absorb those sun rays 🤩 don’t be afraid to experiment with propogation - you got this! If it fails, you still have your mother plant 😉
@redlexi454 күн бұрын
Can one use a circular or cage type of support for balance all around?
@simpleplanty4 күн бұрын
@@redlexi45 hello! I feel like putting a monstera plant in a circular cage will be a little restrictive for the leaves to grow out - unless it’s positioned ‘behind’, that would be better. But am really referring to specifically a monstera here, some other plant types could potentially do well in them. Hope that makes sense! ☺️🍀
@nadiatinajeropena7411 күн бұрын
Your explanation are fantastic!! But, can you please show how to do it. Sorry, I’m more visual. Thank you 🙏
@simpleplanty11 күн бұрын
@@nadiatinajeropena74 thankyou so much for the feedback! I’ll keep that in mind for when making future videos ☺️ otherwise, hope it helped 🍀🍀
@smilejeremy14 күн бұрын
Awesome info!
@simpleplanty14 күн бұрын
@@smilejeremy thanks Jeremy! Much appreciated - hope that it helped ☺️🍀
@AwakPening15 күн бұрын
Mantap Shivereana .. My Admin channel Awak Pening From IND 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@simpleplanty15 күн бұрын
@@AwakPening love the Shivereana 😍 nice to meet you! 🥳🎉
@Oliverisloved21 күн бұрын
This was SUPER helpful. Thank you so much!!!
@simpleplanty21 күн бұрын
@@Oliverisloved yay I’m glad!! Thanks for your support and watching - hope it helped! ☺️🍀
@kimschannel556729 күн бұрын
I have two small Thai constellations. The markings were white but they are turning more yellow on the larger fenestrated leaves.
@simpleplanty29 күн бұрын
@@kimschannel5567 no worries, mine has done the exact same thing too as it has matured. Sounds perfectly normal!
@kimschannel5567Ай бұрын
I bought my Shivereana from Home Depot in California for about $20 about two months ago. It’s gorgeous and doing well!
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
@@kimschannel5567 omg what a bargain! Don’t you just love how detailed the leaves are? ☺️
@antheech8853Ай бұрын
Hello! Can you please tell me if the roots need any trimming? I mean the ones coming out of the plant. They are out of control in mine!
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
@@antheech8853 hey there! I assume you mean your aerial roots? I generally leave mine and just tuck them back into the top of the soil of the pot (and totally get what you mean by them going crazy and unruly) - you definitely could trim some without causing major damage to your plant but I prefer to leave them (and if anything, some tend to even employ methods such as aerial layering to promote root growth to support overall growth of the plant). Hope that helps! 🍀
@antheech88533 күн бұрын
@@simpleplantyHey! Yes I ment the aerial roots. Thank you for your reply!
@simpleplanty3 күн бұрын
@@antheech8853 no worries, hope I answered your question ☺️🍀
@xiomaracaldron9052Ай бұрын
My draceana is black 😢
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
@@xiomaracaldron9052 oh no! Where is it looking black?
@denisej.9936Ай бұрын
I like your styling ideas!
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
@@denisej.9936 thankyou Denise ☺️ much appreciated! 💚
@debbisozАй бұрын
Your Monstera is beautiful! From June 292 to March 2021, did you replant it into a larger sized pot? If so how much larger? Thanks in advance
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
Thankyou so much! Definitely rewarding to see them grow - I certainly replanted into a larger sized pot, as a general rule I go for about 1-2 sizes up; monsteras grow pretty rapidly so you’re better off going the 2nd size up from your current pot - just make sure you have enough space in your home for it to grow 😂 mine has gotten to the point where I’ve gotten one of the biggest size growers pot you can get (ie 30mm circumference), but has happily stayed in the same pot for over a year now ☺️ hopefully that helps! Note; you don’t want to go way too large at the beginning, because too much space could cause overwatering which will present itself problems. All the best ☺️
@carolhermАй бұрын
Wow, excellent video. Packed with great instructional information. Thank you. Can you please explain what a trellis is? Or show one. Thanks!!
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback Carol! I don’t mean to plug another video of mine, but I do have one that shows you the differences between a moss pole, trellis, etc: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/od1xq7mflceXcYU.htmlsi=RU3UXA0auygYiUmO You might find this one useful too. Hope that helps! ☺️
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback Carol! I don’t mean to plug another video of mine, but I do have one that shows you the differences between a moss pole, trellis, etc: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/od1xq7mflceXcYU.htmlsi=RU3UXA0auygYiUmO You might find this one useful too. Hope that helps! ☺️
@victorcheung8365Ай бұрын
Great video for beginner...just got my Thai constellation 3 days ago.Thank you so much!
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
No worries Victor - glad I could help! They are super rewarding and easy to care for; best of luck ☺️ how exciting!
@TexasHildis7 күн бұрын
Same! We’ve come a long way since I got mine for $29.95 at my local supermarket. It has about 5 leaves with new growth coming in. I’m sad that the new leaf has a brown spot. Is my grow light burning it?
@simpleplanty7 күн бұрын
omg $29.95 is such a steal 🥺🥺 mine was $500 during covid times! Are the brown spots appearing on the variegation (ie the white/yellow parts) - that is a common sign of too much light so I do wonder how long you are keeping the grow light on for!
@CeciliaRivera-fm1nqАй бұрын
Hi my bird of paradise I took out door which she gets direct sun and I notice her leaves fold, how can I help her Worry plant mom
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
Hi Cecilia - no worries, I have done similar to my plants where I’ve moved them outdoors; they’ll just take a bit of time and patience to acclimate to the new environment. Bird of paradise love full sun, but if they weren’t used to it, the leaves could potentially burn if you transition this too quickly. Hope that helps!
@dulajsanjula2266Ай бұрын
Helloo! Watching from Sri lanka❤️😍
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
hello!!! thankyou for watching from Sri Lanka <3
@jackiegoodrich1351Ай бұрын
Hang a bug zapper lite over your plants! Left mine up for 2 months till I Heard no more zaps! Over a year now & no more gnats! Rev.. J. 😊
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
That’s a great tip! I’ve tried that too - actually did it once when I went overseas for 1 week and I grouped them all together against the balcony door and kept the bug zapper on - came back to a cemetery of gnats on the floor 😅
@renner8042 ай бұрын
I'm so happy I found this!!! Thank you for reassurance that my happy plant is kinda okay if browning. I definitely had him in too much sunlight though. I just subscribed and about to watch more of your videos.
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
No worries, I’m glad you found it useful and thankyou so much for subscribing! My tips have browned over time but they have gotten better - doesn’t necessarily mean your plant is dying hehe they’re pretty sturdy plants and even after weeks of neglect mine has still held on pretty fine! Hope that helps ☺️🍀
@reginadsouza44322 ай бұрын
No one speaks of this plant flowering. I found out accidentally.
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
I gifted one to my friend and it flowered! How amazing ✨
@MiscellaneousMichelle2 ай бұрын
💚
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
😚💚
@TonyThomas-bj2gl2 ай бұрын
I'm a Hort. My smart female indoor pot plant nerds tell me they use a combo of bottom saucer water and on the top of the pot they carefully make holes into the media with there fingers. Here they use a small plastic container to pour water into the finger holes which prevents the top layer from staying moist.
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
Great idea - and in my case, stabbing the top layer of soil with a chopstick 😂😂😂 I guess if you don’t mind getting your fingers dirty, that’s all good too! Thanks for sharing ☺️
@poisonish3952 ай бұрын
There is a yellow and brown spot in the middle of the leaf of my plant , how do I fix it without cutting it off?
@simpleplantyАй бұрын
hey there - unfortunately yellow/brown spots cannot be reversed, so you could cut it if you wish - don’t worry, if anything, cutting it off will allow your plant to redirect its energy to new growth, so you will eventually get new leaves ☺️ hope that helps!
@nehalshah792 ай бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH BRO, Love from Mumbai !
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
No worries ☺️ happy to help 🙏
@samanthacameron80642 ай бұрын
Hi my plant is dying and I've had it for years. O think it's the shock of all the moving we have done. It started growing again but now it's dying again so not sure why? Can you please advise 🙏🏼
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
Hi Samantha - transport shock can definitely contribute to the appearance of its health diminishing. How long ago did you move? Also, have you repot the plant into new soil in the past couple of years? A repot gives your plants a refresh of nutrients it needs to continue to be healthy ☺️
@makeviaoo72 ай бұрын
Hi How are you .? can you please tell me, what should i do if i see bumps on back of the leaf on bird of paradise
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
I’m great thanks! Could you describe a little bit more on how the bumps look like?
@makeviaoo72 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty its like a little grey bumps
@makeviaoo72 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty tried to send you pics on insta
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
@@makeviaoo7 got the message request ☺️ you can send the pic
@makeviaoo72 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty done
@Levi1440p2 ай бұрын
the guy paid practically 40 dollars for his dracena... here in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil I paid what would be equivalent to 2 dollars in 2023
@simpleplanty2 ай бұрын
😭😭😭
@raymondtran13803 ай бұрын
We haven’t spoken in a long time but I was looking up videos of how to stake my monstera and came across this vid. Such a small world. Hope you’re doing well James.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Long time no see and great to hear from you Raymond!!! I’ve not actually uploaded content in so long - but hopefully this video helps 😂 definitely stake your plant, there are so many benefits! Hope it helps ☺️
@ebotebot53 ай бұрын
What kinda fertiliser did you use?
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
I rotate between a brand called ‘plant runner’ and ‘powerfeed’. As long as it’s got NPK in it, your plants will go gangbusters for it ☺️🍀
@ebotebot53 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
@@ebotebot5 no worries, happy to help ☺️
@cammiforeman3 ай бұрын
How often do you find you are watering your plant?
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
I average about 1.5-2 weeks between watering ☺️ will depend on your climate and substrate but it has been a little colder lately in Sydney! Hope that helps
@cammiforeman3 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty that does help! Do you mist yours at all? The humidity isn't the best in my house. About 43% usually.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
@@cammiforeman no worries, glad I could help. Do you mean misting directly on the plant? I generally would not recommend it and feel like it’s the biggest misconception - usually if there’s residual on leaves this can cause more problems than do good. In general misting only raises the humidity very temporarily (unless you have it on all day, etc.)
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Also, the Thai is pretty easy in my experience, I’ve actually recently put her outside (it’s currently autumn and humidity is no way near 43%) and the temperatures have been going down to 14 degrees overnight, yet she is still producing a large healthy leaf right now!
@quarkgluonplasma36143 ай бұрын
So it means they can tolerate full sun for couple of hours a day, right ?
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Absolutely ☺️ if it isn’t already in a place with full sun, might be a little time for adjustment. Hope that helps!
@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni3 ай бұрын
My camera roll is 98% my plants and 2% my dog.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
The tide has shifted for me - 40% plants 40% dog 20% food 😂😂
@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni3 ай бұрын
@@simpleplantyI love that. 🤣
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
@@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni 🙊🙊🙊 how old is your dog!?
@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni3 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty Just turned 2!
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
@@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni omg my dog is the same age - turned 2 in March!!
@minkatetehuka63923 ай бұрын
Hi what for soil are you use for your monstera? And what for pot is better plastic or a terracotta pot?
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Hey hey! I am currently using a mix of a bunch of products that I’ve bought from my local hardware store. It’s a blend of orchid mix, indoor potting mix with perlite and charcoal added. I’ve actually just purchased another brand by the Plant Runner that is called ‘Aroid Mix’ that contains a blend of orchid bark, perlite, coco peat, charcoal and compost which looks like an amazing mix for my future repot (but it’s basically the same as doing it myself but with a premium price tag 😂). In general, adding some drainage into your mixes is highly recommended for aroids such as the monstera ☺️ hopefully that helps!
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Oh and also, I wouldn’t say one is ‘better’ than the other and it’s by matter of preference; terracotta pots tend to dry out faster (essentially better drainage) which means you’ll generally have to be watering more frequently so your plant babies aren’t so thirsty - as for plastic pots, I use these for most if not all of my plants (just from an ease and aesthetic purpose). Hope that makes sense!
@Nadia-ls6qx3 ай бұрын
This grows all over South and central American i am from the Equator guess where and I've seen them in the city growing producing its fruit like crazy
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
That must be such a luscious and beautiful jungle to walk around 😍 do ever let me know if you get to taste the fruit! Would love to hear your thoughts!!
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Oh but be careful.. can’t just harvest a random one and eat it as I heard they’re toxic if not eaten at the correct stage
@debraslings99583 ай бұрын
They certainly are like children! Totally dependent on us!
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Sometimes I do wish they could water themselves 😂😂😂
@debraslings99583 ай бұрын
I did forget to mention…..watering day for all children, are the same day! 😂🤣 Makes it easier that way! Of course, a few need watering more than once a week. Not very many. Have a great week!
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Ah yep! I suppose I would do the same if I had a complete Amazonia of plants 😂 have a lovely weekend!!
@debraslings99583 ай бұрын
The most I do for the care of the children?! Lol 😂 I spritz the ones that love spritzing, every couple days. That would be the most, or the cleaning of them! Lol 😂 I have no human children! Lol 😂 You are correct! They are basically my children now! Lol 😂♥️💕
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Plants are living things too 😝 just like children!
@debraslings99583 ай бұрын
James, I really don’t do a whole lot of care taking! They are my kids now! Especially since my 15 yr ol dog has crossed that rainbow 🌈 bridge😭😢! I water at least once a week. Sometimes more, depending which child needs it! 😂 Sometimes I have to switch places with each other. My royal Queen about went out the window!! I wasn’t watching her close enough! She’s in recovery! Doing much better already! She’s only about 5 inches tall! All starters that I always purchase.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Awww I’m so sad to hear about your dog 🥹 I have the little one at home who sleeps with me every night, so I completely empathise. Once a week doesn’t sound too bad, as it just seems routine to set aside / allocate a time period to just do them all in one go!
@suzetteaboud80143 ай бұрын
Easier to use small zip ties
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Definitely! I have purchased so many packs of them now cos they’re so useful!!
@playininmyyard3 ай бұрын
Watching from Florida. Beautiful Pothos.
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Thankyou for watching ☺️ hello from Australia 👋👋👋
@florencesurratt72533 ай бұрын
If it starts to outgrow the trellis, can you cut it back and propagate?
@simpleplanty3 ай бұрын
Hey Florence - you most definitely can! That’s what I have been doing - and gifting my top propagation cuttings to friends who want to grow a monstera for free ☺️
@pragmatic1114 ай бұрын
I would anchor trellis to the wall.
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
That’s actually a really great idea - ensures maximum sturdiness 👍
@KayBX4 ай бұрын
Very gorgeous. I only just came across your channel now. I currently have two Thai constellations, but at one time I did have eight 😅. The baby is in soil in my bigger one is in Leca :)
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Kay! What happened to the other 6? 😂 although, 2 sounds way more manageable!
@KayBX4 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty I sold them to get a bigger Thai haha. Although I’m trying to buy another big one tomorrow so I can chop and prop my one lol. Mines not super variegated. Gorgeous but.. lol. Hopefully it’s still there because I saw it last week but Bunnings in Orange had a really nice variegated one.
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
@@KayBX so good! You must have sold at such a great time, because I’ve noticed the price these days have dropped on the Thai 😭 each leaf is like a work of art 🤩
@KayBX4 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty it has. My first Thai (20/30cm tall) was $137. Now almost metre tall ones are $99 at Bunnings. Also, I rang them up and they had one left and it very hard variegation… I asked them to put it on hold 😂
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
@@KayBX so envious! My Thai was $499 😫 it’s crazy that they are literally around $99 these days - I’m definitely due for another one, since I’m so impatient to propagate 😂
@charlesliew6604 ай бұрын
This is soooo helpful, thanks a bunch! Was really thinking about making spaghnum moss poles like what I’ve seen online but your take about time constraints make perfect sense. I don’t feel as pressured anymore and now I’m just after an option that suits my lifestyle. EXTENDABLE COIR POLES it is!
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
No worries Charles! Glad I could help - the upkeep for a moss pole is just too much for me and my busy (aka: lazy) lifestyle 😂 It still has great aesthetic if you’re not bothered to keep it moist though but they can be a little troublesome to extend. Thanks for commenting!
@anuradha123434 ай бұрын
Leafs are suddenly drying how to recovering how to protect. Please tell me 🙏 what is the reason i dont now
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
Could you describe a little bit more of the problem? How are the leaves suddenly ‘drying’? Would be more than happy to help ☺️
@AngelReyes-fu9xv4 ай бұрын
I have three of these trees one of them is growing extremely well another one does not have any leaves on it at all it's just a stump and the other one my third one is about to be just a stump I don't know what I'm doing wrong with it I'm watering it good I'm making sure that all the water dries up before a water again I'm giving it sunlight I don't really know what I'm doing wrong with it but if it's just a stump will the leaves grow back on it I checked the roots on the bottom they're perfect there's just no leaves on one of them and like I said the other one is about to not have any leaves on it.
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
It does sound like you’re doing the right thing from your message / do you ever apply liquid fertiliser to your waterings? Stumps do eventually evolve over time and can grow back the leaves - so maybe give it a bit of patience and it will get there ☺️
@AngelReyes-fu9xv4 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty no I do not what type of liquid fertilizer do I need to get where can I use any fertilizer?
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
@@AngelReyes-fu9xv basically any fertiliser that has NPK in it will do well. NPK stands for nitrogen phosphorus and potassium which will give your plants a boost! You can get them at nurseries and hardware stores and they are added to your water when you are watering your plants ☺️
@AngelReyes-fu9xv4 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty thank you.
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
@@AngelReyes-fu9xv no worries ☺️
@tradergirl70674 ай бұрын
great video .. but really the green plant velcro is the best imo
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I agree - super convenient!!
@Cogouartandcraft4 ай бұрын
Great video..
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope it helped ☺️🍀
@debraslings99584 ай бұрын
James Which moss pole do you prefer? The D moss shape pole, or the round moss pole? Have you actually tried, or have, both styles?
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
I tend to make my own which means I only have really tried the round moss poles. Just means that the roots are escaping the other end at most times - which I can imagine the D moss shape pole would be quite useful for! I can see pros and cons for both ☺️
@mizcreativelyme4 ай бұрын
@@simpleplanty 😊🌱🌿excellent informative video! have you discovered a solution to help eliminate the mold when using a moss pole? in case you may still have that challenge, perhaps try leaving a bit of a gap between the moss and top of soil line, and fill that space using aroid mix or another breathable less dense medium. since the base area of the moss pole touches the soil, should it remain as breathable as possible? have you tried this method? I’ve seen a few folks here on the tube who also make their moss poles and have used that method without mention of mold/bacteria issues. I’m also torn between the semi-enclosed D-shaped pole vs round. I’m thinking the D-shaped pole may help contain the roots as well as keep the moss from drying out too quickly. just recently added this plant to the mix and excited plant care. thanks again for the helpful info. cheers and sanitized plant shears! 😊🌱🌿
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
@@mizcreativelyme thanks for the words of wisdom! I’ve actually not had too many mould problems since, but this is because I’ve been not as diligent in watering my pole 😅 otherwise your method sounds great! I would see pros and cons for both types of moss poles - but as I make my own, I tend to just have the round ones which have done me well. If you plan to prop and chop, they’re probably a better alternative, but you’re right in saying that if you have the D shape ones, they would be better to keep the roots intact and growing in the moss. Hope that helps ☺️🍀
@jillianlinn26764 ай бұрын
I have the smaller one 😢 I hope it gets tall
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
I’m sure it will! Give it plenty of light and TLC and before you know it, you’ll have a giant! 🍀
@debraslings99584 ай бұрын
James, Thanks you so much! I’m sorry I’m a bit slow! You about have to draw me a picture!! LOL
@simpleplanty4 ай бұрын
Unfortunate that we can’t post pics on here 😂 you’re not slow!