What's Going on With My Huge Monstera Adansonii Moss Pole?

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  • @kkmeilicke
    @kkmeilicke Рік тому +9

    Those are some massive adonsonii leaves! My whole block knows I'm the crazy plant lady from all the plants in my living room, south-facing window 😂

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      haha :) they have gotten huge for sure! It's hard to believe how they start so small sometimes!

  • @RubyJeanGem
    @RubyJeanGem Рік тому +3

    Lolol, I too have big south facing window. My neighbors walk by, and look at me funny! I wave hi they wave back. Lol They must think im a crazy plant lady, too 😂

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      haha it was the first time I really noticed someone looking in! People that drive by see my plants and definitely think I am a crazy pant lady for sure 😂

  • @dora9368
    @dora9368 Рік тому +2

    Holy roots, WOW amazing 😊

  • @rosine2011
    @rosine2011 Рік тому +2

    Same here. Adansonii is yellowing. I really don't want to report because days are getting shorter. But what needs to be done, needs to be done

  • @irene.143
    @irene.143 Рік тому +1

    Cant wait for updates on them❤

  • @1101naomi
    @1101naomi Рік тому +5

    We will def like some updates on the two plants. Those roots were insane!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!! I'll be filming a full pant update this month! It has been a week and both poles are doing so well :) It's like nothing happened haha. I will be excited to see what growth points activate with the bottom part though!

  • @Xtremeraverbaby87
    @Xtremeraverbaby87 Рік тому +8

    I think maybe the top growth is just so massive and heavy feeding that it's sapped the nutrients and it's sacrificing the smaller ones, how chunky is that stem though 😍
    Definitely the right decision to chop now before more go x

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Most definitely! I think the slow release wasn't enough for sure and I have been a little lazy adding more in 😬 I'm glad I have liquid now to supplement!

    • @brooklin_bernek
      @brooklin_bernek Рік тому +1

      Melissa I agree completely with this- it’s really
      Important to heavy feed your big mamas because (like your marble queen) they need alot of food to push out these giant leaves and also sustain them ❤

  • @dora9368
    @dora9368 Рік тому +2

    Awww schucks I hope it survives, but I think it will be okay though, because you're a good plant 🌵💚🌿🖤 mom😊

  • @carolstuff
    @carolstuff Рік тому +2

    Wow Melissa, it’s a welcome change that the problem was over rooting & not root-rot. Looking fwd to updates; thanks for sharing!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      Yes! It was definitely wanting more nutrients for sure! It's doing well so far! Happy to see it surviving another chop!

  • @sylviagutierrez7676
    @sylviagutierrez7676 Рік тому +2

    Great outcome she looks great now!
    💚🌵🌱☘️💚

  • @kristathompson9888
    @kristathompson9888 Рік тому +3

    I’m sure your Adansonii will be much happier now. So many roots! Such a beautiful plant 💚

  • @karinakeeme8246
    @karinakeeme8246 Рік тому +1

    Too much liquid fertilizer did this to some of my plants. But, I hope u find the isssue!! Such a beautiful plant! ❤

  • @jpgypsyxo
    @jpgypsyxo Рік тому +3

    The same thing happened to my adonsonii! When I checked it, I found no signs of pests or anything visually. But when I uprooted it, I noticed there were lots of dead roots plus fresh new roots. I believe I ended up under watering last month and that’s what caused the older growth to yellow but the top growth was fine! Yours looks like it could be nutrients and being root bound because your roots look so healthy!. I hope this works for you too! ❤

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Sorry about yours! It's been a week and it's doing really well :) It doesn't seem bothered by chopping the base away.

    • @jpgypsyxo
      @jpgypsyxo Рік тому

      @@plantsbymelissa so glad to hear!

  • @zandrawostel5868
    @zandrawostel5868 Рік тому +2

    Wow the stem is huge. Love the quick repot. I can't get over the amount of roots that had grown out of the pot. I need to go through all my cache pots and check my roots. Thank you for the video.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      You're welcome! I know it was so many! I have a feeling my Cebu is overgrown too 😬 Probably need to chop it soon.

  • @kathleenhall3868
    @kathleenhall3868 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for filming this plant emergency and bringing us along on your thought process. That mesh pole looks sturdy; would Thiccly poles extend that tall?

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      I have 4 layers of medium thiccly poles and 4 layers of large thiccly poles and the large is more sturdy since it's a wider pole. The medium is so so at 4 layers but definitely needs a heavy base!

    • @kathleenhall3868
      @kathleenhall3868 Рік тому

      @plantsbymelissa you're so good about answering your viewers' questions, Melissa. Your channel is one I follow to learn tried-and-true techniques, esp. your fearless chopping and propping!

  • @christelarmstrong9598
    @christelarmstrong9598 Рік тому +1

    The things we do for our plants 😊

  • @virusgem6281
    @virusgem6281 Рік тому +1

    Just in time for my yellowing monstera!!! Thank you sm for this🙏🏻

  • @mrscotchguy
    @mrscotchguy Рік тому +1

    Mine is also dropping bottom leaves while the overall plant is super healthy. Pretty sure it's just how Adinsonii grow. Most tree's lose branches when less vigorous growth is shaded out.
    Plants tend to sacrifice uncessary foliage.

  • @dora9368
    @dora9368 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Melissa. You're a gem 💎❤😊

  • @natrodsjo8324
    @natrodsjo8324 Рік тому +1

    I’m so glad you’re trying GT - all their products are amazing 💚💛

  • @Plantloverliana
    @Plantloverliana Рік тому +2

    Hi Melissa, your videos are awesome! I have many calatheas but now I’m also learning about the albo and variegated plants. I just did my first moss pole a week ago. This monstera is huge.. would you be able to share where you get the plastic pots with the holes all around the pot? ThankYou so much. Liana ❤

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Hi Liana! I love the repot me brand clear pots. I order them off of amazon. I have other clear ones I use too if I am out of those. I can link my nursery pot section here for you! www.amazon.com/shop/plantsbymelissa/list/2Q7LRSOZIGHH7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

  • @danielac983
    @danielac983 Рік тому +1

    I wanted to know if you can make a video care guide of vsrigated monstera adansonii? I cant remember if you have it. But mine seems to be struggling. Thanks for sharing your videos as always.😊

  • @mermaid000pranu
    @mermaid000pranu Рік тому +2

    Those roots were insane.
    I have a small adansonii rooted cutting which I'll move to a moss pole soon. Hoping in a year or two my plant will look like yours 😊

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Yes, it will! It climbed SO fast too! I would say definitely one of my fastest climbers for sure :)

  • @moore_hd1676
    @moore_hd1676 Рік тому +3

    Your videos are always so informative and entertaining! I hope you like the liquid fertilizer. I use Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro and I’m in love with it, it’s so easy to use a liquid.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I am glad they are helpful! I am liking it so far :) I've only used it for a couple waterings and it's been a nice change. I'll have to see how the growth does in some time and if I notice any big changes with the plants.

  • @plantytotalkabout
    @plantytotalkabout Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness yayyy for you starting the GT foliage focus! I’m so excited for you! 🫶🏼☺️ I’m curious to see if it helps in the recovery time of your Adansonii also! My Epi Albo in shock and limp after a recent repot! 🤦🏻‍♀️ My husband refers to it as my “E.D. plant” now! 🥴😂🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +3

      I've used it a couple waterings now! The adansonii is doing amazing! It's been a week since filming and it's acting like nothing happened which is great! I'm sure it probably helped some but I know it must have a good amount of roots in there too. Sorry about your epi albo 🥲

  • @ronanhayes4968
    @ronanhayes4968 Рік тому +1

    Amazing huge adansonii! Might be worth checking the cut portions don’t fuse into each other again - although maybe that’s better so long as it activates the nodes. Really fascinated to see how this goes. Hope it bounces back. Your moss pole plants are stupendous!

  • @davidreid8835
    @davidreid8835 Рік тому

    Plantologist Extraordinaire in action for sure. No doubt the plant will enjoy its new circumstances. Good luck.

  • @LizzyDel
    @LizzyDel Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous plants! I hope you found the problem!

  • @Mandrussa
    @Mandrussa Рік тому

    My adonsonii did the same thing! It's completely bald on the bottom! The timing of this video tells me I really do need to chop it 🥲 I hope it survives, It's by far my favorite plant!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      aw good luck!! I try not to chop more than half away to reduce any shock so that it has enough roots to still support the larger growth up top. Mine are doing so well after this! 🙏

  • @beefydamngoodness
    @beefydamngoodness Рік тому +1

    That yellowing is actually a soil air circulation problem. As you can see down there there's not much light and air circulation down there. In my own experience, those plants that I haven't elevated above the floor with less light turned some leaves yellow and when I elevated them with obviously better air circulation and light they got well.

  • @connieefurulee
    @connieefurulee Рік тому +1

    I’m new to houseplants, I made a moss pole and I just mixed some soil adding some Leca for bulk. So why don’t you add Leca to your soil mix. All this is a new learning experience for me. Thanks for you response.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      Hi there! I decided I didn't like it in there anymore. Not a particular reason I guess but I'd rather use more bark and perlite! Nothing wrong with it adding some though!

    • @connieefurulee
      @connieefurulee Рік тому +1

      Thanks for responding

  • @sakonanucefora-ly2wn
    @sakonanucefora-ly2wn Рік тому +1

    The same thing happened to mine too. The roots look perfectly healthy. I couldn’t figure out why. I couldn’t save it.

    • @sakonanucefora-ly2wn
      @sakonanucefora-ly2wn Рік тому +1

      Have you ever heard of Sheffield made plant? He made a video about the benefit of chopping your root bound plant.

  • @MyLocsMyPlants
    @MyLocsMyPlants Рік тому +1

    amazing I need to chop by esqueleto pole I'm so nervous 😂 I did my verrucosum a few months back and it caught spidermites right after I couldn't believe it

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      oh noo! I'm so sorry!! 😞 I definitely have been there feeling nervous! I feel the esqueleto is pretty tough though. From the import process with it and all that it has been through I feel like it would handle a chop pretty well. As long as you have a decent root system above where you chop it shouldn't shock too much. I haven't chopped mine yet but I know I will probably feel that way some just because you never know how it will respond. But you got this!! 🥰

    • @MyLocsMyPlants
      @MyLocsMyPlants Рік тому

      @@plantsbymelissa 😁😁😁thanks!💚

    • @brenfays3255
      @brenfays3255 2 місяці тому +1

      The spider mites could have been hiding in the moss and disturbed with the chop.

    • @MyLocsMyPlants
      @MyLocsMyPlants 2 місяці тому

      @brenfays3255 woah good point!

  • @rebeccaparis6470
    @rebeccaparis6470 Рік тому +1

    I'm so excited to see what you think of the new fertilizer. Looks super easy, I might have to switch from the general hydroponics.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      I'm excited to try out! I think because I haven't really used a liquid fertilizer before so more curious to see how the plants perform! I thought I wouldn't like adding so much extra to my water but I sorta don't mind it now ☺️

  • @lelew2308
    @lelew2308 Рік тому

    Geesh. I was stressed😂😂. I was hoping nothing to major. So glad you shred this.

  • @NatTayHill
    @NatTayHill Рік тому

    I have used cloning paste on each empty node on my Adansonii and new leaves grew. I was loosing all my lower leaves too. But several grew back with the paste.

  • @JuanellHopper
    @JuanellHopper Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness. I dont know how you have the courage to cut the plants like that, and cut off all those roots. 😵 I would have just put mine in a bigger pot. 😆 I know there isn't always room for that, but I hope they do well. 😊

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I feel like I chop and repot so often that it doesn't phase me too much anymore. Sometimes I get anxious if I haven't chopped it yet but since this one went through 2 already I felt more confident it would be okay. They're doing well after a week! 🥰

    • @JuanellHopper
      @JuanellHopper Рік тому +1

      @@plantsbymelissa I think today is propagation day. After I watched your video I went outside where I put my two stubborn philodendrons for the summer. They had grown quite a bit and had a lot of roots so I cut the nodes and put them in moss. (I didn't mind cutting them 😆) they gave me so much trouble. LOL

  • @rebeccaparis6470
    @rebeccaparis6470 Рік тому

    Yes! Cut all the nodes!

  • @vinsoriano493
    @vinsoriano493 Рік тому

    The bottom leaves might not be getting enough light to produce energy for the plant compared to the newer top leaves so it’s repurposing energy into leaves closer to the grow light since the light from the sides might not be adequate to maintain old leaves

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      I have 5 grow lights shining on this pole wall. It's a lot of extra light but they are definitely crowded. The osmocote wore out months ago with how frequently I water them. It definitely needed nutrients! I was just lazy adding more in. I think it's because I knew I was going to chop it soon so I was putting it off 😬

  • @JohnAdams-we9gs
    @JohnAdams-we9gs Рік тому

    I see a 20X40 greenhouse in your backyard. Complete with floor drain and hose hookup!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      haha don't tell my husband! 😆 I think I would like an outdoor greenhouse one day! Although, the thought of snakes and spiders scare me lol

  • @corrinebrackney7679
    @corrinebrackney7679 11 місяців тому

    Do you think putting my monstera deli would rehab in stratum? It's only 2; alive but not thriving.....thank you for all these informative beautiful videos 💜🎉

  • @Stef_T-G
    @Stef_T-G Рік тому

    It remembers me the cutting I got from my cousin.
    All the leaves dies on me! The roots were good, the stem too. So I removed them and it reshoot after about a week! I still don't understand what happen 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @phyllisbarnes3991
    @phyllisbarnes3991 Рік тому

    I Always wash my pots just in case there might be bacteria growing.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      I usually do too 🫶 You should see my bathtub right now haha

  • @dora9368
    @dora9368 Рік тому +1

    Yeah don't toss it please 😮❤

  • @Eldeirdro
    @Eldeirdro 8 днів тому

    I couldn't find where you said why you don't use leca in your mixes anymore

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому +2

    How come you don’t use leca anymore? I would think it would aerate the soil mix more.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      It reminds me of a certain soil I used and had the worst experience with 😬 It can retain moisture but I sorta prefer it without now. I'll have to do an update on the new soil recipe soon!

  • @amandak4695
    @amandak4695 Рік тому

    Already commenting 2 minutes in lol… I had an adansonii all of a sudden fo yellow once. I thought fertilizer burn because that’s back when I used probably too much miracle grow. So curious what you find out!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      It was definitely a nutrient deficiency! Too many roots and the last time I added osmocote in was early March so it need more 😬

  • @Randomplantycontent
    @Randomplantycontent Рік тому

    💜

  • @gaddaitherage8204
    @gaddaitherage8204 Рік тому +1

    Question: normally adonsonii leaves rip and break if I breathe on them wrong--but when they get really big like your top growth, how thick do they get? I assume they’re probably not monstera deliciosa thick, but do they thicken up substantially to become more durable?
    Thanks very much in advance!🙏

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +2

      Hi there! I would say they are still sorta thin but not as thin I guess as when they are smaller. They do thicken some but Monstera leaves are still thicker for sure :)

    • @gaddaitherage8204
      @gaddaitherage8204 Рік тому

      @@plantsbymelissa thank you!

  • @elizaferreira4039
    @elizaferreira4039 Рік тому

    Hi Melissa, Thank you for the video. Do you have a specific lights? Or just normal light and sun light? In my house , we don't have a lot sun light. I don't know if this can be a problem. Thanks!

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      I have a total of 5 grow lights plus some south light that comes through the windows :)

  • @ap3r3z29
    @ap3r3z29 Рік тому

    @plantsbymelissa Hi there! How do you feel about the new foliage fertilizer your using? I just got a cutting of an adonsoni and have it sitting in water for now, cant wait until mine is as big & beautiful as yours. How can we share pics of our plants with u. Id love to share some of the pottings & poles inspired by your ideas & videos. Thank you for another great video! 😊❤🪴😺

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Thank you! It's way too early to tell yet. I've only used it now for a couple waterings but I feel like it's going to go well :) If you follow me on instagram you can send me a DM with photos ☺️

  • @1969hornet
    @1969hornet Рік тому +1

    New subscriber here ☺

  • @Anna-nv3nv
    @Anna-nv3nv Рік тому +1

    Are those white spots on your moss pole mineral buildup? I’m relatively new to moss poles and my oldest moss pole started having those white spots too and I was worried if it’s mold or something…

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      I think it's probably more molding but it can happen - it depends on how much airflow circulates around them and your environment too. The poles that are more squished get more molding and mine are definitely squished 😬 Some of them don't get it. I do want to eventually spread them out more but I need more space haha. I think quality of moss can play a role too. Sometimes I spray some hydrogen peroxide on the pole to get rid of it but increasing airflow helps!

    • @Anna-nv3nv
      @Anna-nv3nv Рік тому +1

      @@plantsbymelissathat’s very helpful I’ll try that too thank you!

  • @cherieholmquist7259
    @cherieholmquist7259 Рік тому

    Won't the roots on the base start growing right back through the holes in the pot??

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Sure, most definitely. They tend to do this sitting in a cover pot because of the extra moisture but I have to sit them in one for support as they get taller. I just wanted to see what the plant was going to do first then if I need to chop it again or leave it then I may need to slightly upsize the base :)

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому

    Did you buy some new scoops? I’ve never seen you use the pink before?

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      yes! It was a pack of 5 or 6 for like $8 on amazon! :)

    • @lisaanglim9588
      @lisaanglim9588 Рік тому

      @@plantsbymelissa I bought the same pack several years ago. I sure use them a lot.

  • @shvnique
    @shvnique Рік тому +1

    do you put all your plants in the RepotMe pots?

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому +1

      If I have them on hand if not I use other ones I have. I prefer them to others! ☺️

  • @liteweightpup2561
    @liteweightpup2561 Рік тому

    My silver sword is yellowing bottom leaves too. Probably cause I may have overwatered. Boo!

  • @phyllisbarnes3991
    @phyllisbarnes3991 Рік тому

    I think i would use thinner moss poles and bigger pots.

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      You can definitely do what you want! Thinner poles are less stable as they get taller. Bigger pots can be necessary if you aren't chopping and extending often :)

  • @thelioness3305
    @thelioness3305 Рік тому

    Melissa, I do not understand. Why would you not go to a little bigger pot? You crammed all those huge roots back inthe pot that was not large enough that caused the problem. I absolutely love your videos. Sometimes I do not always understand the thought behind some potting but thats ok it is your plants. Thank you for all you do. I always look forward to your videos.

    • @kkmeilicke
      @kkmeilicke Рік тому +2

      If she was just repotting the whole plant, I would agree. I think that cutting off the huge upper part of the plant meant that the bottom part didn't need so many roots anymore. It is a significantly smaller plant now.

    • @popitplayz2324
      @popitplayz2324 Рік тому

      Frr

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Hi :) It's because the top growth was cut away so it really doesn't need a bigger pot right now. If I upsize then the growth could take a lot longer to happen since the roots would have more room to grow. I can always upsize at a later time. Most of the time with my pole chops I don't need to upsize the base since I am always chopping them in half - which takes away the roots in the soil that have grown. I could have upsized to a larger pot now but I want to wait and see what happens with the plant and what growth points activate. I could even split it up into multiple poles if I wanted to and chop them where I cut them. I could sell them locally once they started growing and people could have a mature adansonii. It shouldn't take the growth that long at all to start sizing up again. There's many options really. A lot of the times I do what I feel is best in the moment and sometimes later down the road I wished I did things a little differently but that's okay :) There's no right or wrong way! The main goal was to save the top growth which I did! It's been a week since filming and both parts are as happy as can be. It gives me more time to think about things too and what I want to do with them :)

  • @edmundcabalic4803
    @edmundcabalic4803 Рік тому

    Melissa nice adansonii! Do you know where I can buy one? Thanks

    • @plantsbymelissa
      @plantsbymelissa  Рік тому

      Thank you! I'm not sure where you are located but they are pretty common here in the US. I got mine a long time ago but you can find them at big box stores, local plant shops or even doing a search online :)

    • @edmundcabalic4803
      @edmundcabalic4803 Рік тому

      Good morning! Can I buy from you? I am from San Diego CA. Thanks n take care

  • @richardramey5943
    @richardramey5943 Рік тому

    Root ball.
    Repot ?

  • @abc-bm3yu
    @abc-bm3yu Рік тому

    That’s absolutely normal for Monstera actually

  • @cheliajones9907
    @cheliajones9907 Рік тому +1

    please dont toss your plant. worst case scenario, if you don't want the plant after you save it, do a giveaway 😊