Why you need to cut your monstera

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 155

  • @lukki7ster
    @lukki7ster 23 дні тому +83

    Lol "you're not my dad". P.s. please bring back your dad, we love him on your channel!!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +38

      He has started asking me to be paid for appearances.

    • @Dentalame
      @Dentalame 23 дні тому

      Dam that's sad

    • @lukki7ster
      @lukki7ster 23 дні тому +5

      Gangster lol

    • @PabloConcrete
      @PabloConcrete 23 дні тому +6

      Don't tell his Dad what to do! 😅

    • @grannyplants1764
      @grannyplants1764 22 дні тому +2

      Well, yes to paying for nice Senior side gig ! 🪴🤣

  • @hide.andcreep
    @hide.andcreep 23 дні тому +53

    "Just repeat these steps for the rest of your life" 😂

  • @kimgomez8099
    @kimgomez8099 22 дні тому +9

    Thank you Lee, I never thought I would get to have a Maury Povich "You are not the father" moment. Never knew I wanted it or needed it, until you said it. I so enjoy your content, say hey to your pops.

  • @Geezman1977
    @Geezman1977 22 дні тому +8

    Short. Simple and to the point. Learned something new today.
    And I dont even have Monsteras. Lol.

  • @neynahnehnah1485
    @neynahnehnah1485 23 дні тому +35

    2:17 but you are telling us what to do...🤔🤨🤣
    So...dad? Is that you?😅

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +22

      I didn't want you to find out through a youtube video. 😬

    • @neynahnehnah1485
      @neynahnehnah1485 23 дні тому

      @@KillThisPlant dad...I got into university. Pay up!

    • @mscd6174
      @mscd6174 23 дні тому

      @@KillThisPlant😂

    • @amberfrazier575
      @amberfrazier575 22 дні тому +6

      I think you might have some explaining to do with 136,000 children…..

  • @fretboardgymnast
    @fretboardgymnast 23 дні тому +15

    “You can’t grow the perfect monstera forever.” Challenge accepted!

  • @carolstuff
    @carolstuff 22 дні тому +8

    You’ve got an amazing monstera specimen Lee!

  • @thegnome4874
    @thegnome4874 23 дні тому +6

    Finally another use for my bread knife! Seriously I know I will need to do this to my Monstera 'Frank' soon this was a very interesting video, I know my plant is healthy and happy due to your advice thank you!

  • @zazazipper9331
    @zazazipper9331 22 дні тому +2

    I grew up in a bakery. Dad did pastries, his partner bread. Do not underestimate good bread knives. I also worked on festivals selling breads. Do not underestimate bread knives! I slashed a proper gash in my hand (due to me being dumb and cutting breads in my hand). Took a while for me to notice because that's how sharp it was! I wouldn't have thought of a bread knife to cut plant trimmings, but makes sense now, after seeing this video :)

  • @WoodstockNation
    @WoodstockNation 23 дні тому +8

    Great quality information and comedy as always!

  • @annissa485
    @annissa485 22 дні тому +3

    Just expressing my enjoyment of your videos, thank you.

  • @LillyLotusMonstera
    @LillyLotusMonstera 23 дні тому +1

    lol Lee I just love your videos because you crack me up!!! The broken rake stick took me out!! I bought a 6 leaf large form monstera on Facebook marketplace for $50 and can’t wait to see its potential. I am so thankful for you!

  • @Tminus89
    @Tminus89 23 дні тому +11

    Damn extra large perlite indeed

  • @Indigo-o8w
    @Indigo-o8w 15 днів тому

    Your plant is absolutely beautiful. I need to change my soul, maybe my leaves will grow the way yours grow. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @taliatelly6877
    @taliatelly6877 8 днів тому

    Thanks for this video!! I always learn something cool from you. You have a great channel!!

  • @mihaimimi3965
    @mihaimimi3965 21 день тому

    I just wanted to share that I've successfully been growing a monstera in my fish tank for over 1 year. Three days ago , based on your video I've also did an air layering to the potted monstera AND I've just had the best idea! I won't be keeping it for two months but only as long till it grows some roots then I'm gonna cut and place it in the fish tank. I've recently cut a part for my friend and it's been not more than 1 month and it has Huge roots atm. So, monstera + fish tank = love
    PS: thank you for all the amazing tips on how to grow a beautiful lush monstera!

  • @konibridgham5977
    @konibridgham5977 23 дні тому +3

    I just cut off the top of my monstera, guess I should have air layered. Well, hopefully it will create roots in my moist soil mixture. Thanks for the video Lee!!

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +2

      As long as its got great lighting, good drainage, and enough roots to support the foliage you should be good!

    • @konibridgham5977
      @konibridgham5977 23 дні тому +2

      @KillThisPlant I only had one arial root and thought it would produce more if in most soil. I did move it closer to the window as you suggested to get those holes in the leaves. Fingers crossed, it makes it!!

  • @Keeponsmiling60
    @Keeponsmiling60 2 дні тому

    I’m so excited I just found your channel

  • @zazazipper9331
    @zazazipper9331 22 дні тому

    Also my monstera have started getting fenestrations~! Yay! They were growing a lot, and they got a lot of indirect daylight so I thought that was that. After slowly moving them to the windowsill the first fenestrations are happening now, thanks to your videos. I had a tiny bit of sunburn on 1 small leaf, but they're doing well otherwise. I need to move them out of the windowsill in a few months, but found some affordable grow lights, so they can keep thriving. Thank you so much killthisplant :)

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  22 дні тому

      @@zazazipper9331 glad you are having success. Keep up the good work.

  • @sark-
    @sark- 23 дні тому +2

    Amazing, I was just thinking about doing this soon. Thanks! 😀

  • @mscd6174
    @mscd6174 23 дні тому +3

    This is so timely for me! I was wondering what the heck to do with my out of control monstera in a low ceiling room. Looks terrifying though.
    What happens to the mother plant? For the bin? Or will it regrow? Thx 😊

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/lx2epZjzdnc/v-deo.htmlsi=EmxQgbbsF1P8sfCR
      it will regrow

  • @AF-mw8gy
    @AF-mw8gy 20 годин тому

    3:43 Lee removing the stake from the corpse of his previous "love"

  • @Tomdoeslife_oui
    @Tomdoeslife_oui 23 дні тому +5

    Have you considered that no I’m not you dad, but I am your mom 😊

  • @alexreith4877
    @alexreith4877 23 дні тому +3

    I wonder if creating a weep hole in the bag would have been a good option. Could always open and close with tape so excess water could drain off.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      @@alexreith4877 probably could have worked but likely not worth the extra effort to ensure it was draining safely (not on the floor).

  • @marambula
    @marambula 23 дні тому +3

    layering is the best.

  • @evelynknight5627
    @evelynknight5627 21 день тому +1

    Totally stole that air layering hack from you to get a rather large top cutting going. Think it's at 5 fenestrations, so not quite as large as your partners but getting there! I also had to tape it up prop it, and then opted to extend the gallon freezer bag with another bag taped beneath that one once it pried its way out the bottom of the first one. I'm trying to wait until I see secondary roots, but it's got so many roots going I might pull it here soon regardless. Such a great hack!

  • @hennesseyme9112
    @hennesseyme9112 23 дні тому +3

    How I wish I could buy one of those from you.

  • @GmamaGrowz
    @GmamaGrowz 14 днів тому

    Your monstera is beautiful 🤩 awesome propagation, TFS!

  • @ybra
    @ybra 21 день тому +1

    I think that monstera would look way better if you moved the light to shine from the front. Like you don't get to see the amazing leaves when they are all facing up.

  • @stefpix
    @stefpix 23 дні тому +1

    What a great Monstera. Have you thought about using a weatherizing clear spray for wooden fences to waterproof the base of your wooden pole/plank/stake that goes into the soil? That would prevent rot and decay, or at least delay it.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      You can do this, i find i generally get 2-3 years before any rot so I would rather not bother. It outgrows the stick by then.

    • @stefpix
      @stefpix 22 дні тому +1

      ​@@KillThisPlantwhat kind of wood do you use? Those coco poles have a wood wedge that rots in months. Now if I use them I use them without that wood wedge/stake. Anyway I have been using the cheap Home Depot yardstick as a plant support for pothos and some philodendron. I am spraying the end with weatherproof coating. I can't easily find cedar wood planks.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  22 дні тому +1

      @@stefpix cedar or birch bark Is pretty easy to find where I am in Canada. That's what I use.

  • @joellenguyen1317
    @joellenguyen1317 2 дні тому

    the decayed remains of the monstera left outside 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (thank you for your sacrifice)

  • @literallyjustsomegirl
    @literallyjustsomegirl 21 день тому +2

    waaaaait what happened to homegirl @ 3:39?! 😭

  • @Dieppaloveplants
    @Dieppaloveplants 22 дні тому +2

    I have my aurea and albo i dont want to cut it but i need to

  • @mmp495
    @mmp495 23 дні тому +1

    Love your videos and I don't listen to my daddy either. 😂

  • @the13nobody24
    @the13nobody24 22 дні тому +5

    sooo no one going to talk about the dead plant hahahaha

  • @TonyCobb-nv4ng
    @TonyCobb-nv4ng 18 днів тому +2

    Monstera graveyard out back…

  • @karenfreedman9180
    @karenfreedman9180 23 дні тому +2

    After I cut the top off my Monstera, will the rest of the plant continue to grow leaves? If so, About how soon should that be expected to happen? My monstera puts out about one big leaf a month now.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/lx2epZjzdnc/v-deo.htmlsi=EmxQgbbsF1P8sfCR
      yes it will continue to produce, probably at around the same rate.

    • @karenfreedman9180
      @karenfreedman9180 22 дні тому

      @@KillThisPlant Thank you!

  • @kalonkoi6113
    @kalonkoi6113 20 днів тому

    Oh my gosh I did and it was the best decision

  •  21 день тому

    3:51 it didn’t deserve that😂😂

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому +1

      i mean, it might have, a little bit.

  • @awhittre
    @awhittre 5 днів тому

    Video about saving monsteras with a field trip to your monstera grave yard 😮

  • @JustinWallace-oq2ot
    @JustinWallace-oq2ot 6 днів тому

    Big monstera energy.

  • @JustinWallace-oq2ot
    @JustinWallace-oq2ot 6 днів тому

    I'd like to state that chopping up your monsteras will unleash a ridiculous amount of growth in your plant, and then you'll have to get a bigger apartment. Also, you'll have a million cutting that you don't give away, and it will fix all the problems in your life. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
    Your videos are awesome, and the plants look incredible.

  • @shellym79
    @shellym79 23 дні тому +2

    So if you don't necessarily want the leaves to keep getting bigger, start over with a mid cut?

  • @jannie2374
    @jannie2374 20 днів тому +1

    How can the pot be too big for the plant? You said that at the end, I never thought that a pot could be too big.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      @@jannie2374 ua-cam.com/video/lg6G0tG1tK4/v-deo.htmlsi=SWfU2MKOjt4Gqv6G

  • @baay81
    @baay81 23 дні тому +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @alisyed8597
    @alisyed8597 23 дні тому +2

    Hey, can you plz tell us how to save and disinfect the cut on the cutting from rott. I have been killing the monsteria plants for too long .

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      @@alisyed8597 ua-cam.com/video/9mKL6aZw-hQ/v-deo.htmlsi=wEFC8Z5VdS7MJTqG

    • @alisyed8597
      @alisyed8597 23 дні тому

      Thanks man you are a saviour

  • @kassistwisted
    @kassistwisted 23 дні тому +1

    Hi there. I know this video isn't about Bird of Paradise, but I've been trying to grow one inside in the Netherlands and I have this weird problem that no one online is talking about. New leaves keep unfurling before the stalks are high enough. So the leaves come our wrinkly and damaged. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. In winter, I use sunlamps and in summer, it gets light all day. I water whenever it's dry but no more than that. I spray it everyday with water to make it feel tropical. There are already new leaves sprouting, but they never get clear of the other stems so they start unwrapping early and come out all mangled. Any ideas?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      @@kassistwisted I am not sure. It could be related to the soil staying too dry in between watering. Are you waiting until the soil is 100% dry?

  • @Nclk619
    @Nclk619 20 днів тому +1

    I just placed a bucket on the floor and guides the aerial roots I wanted inside. No need for all that at all. Monsteras can be always have the aerial roots in a container with water. They love it and grow huge leaves. Specially after your monstera is too big for its pot but you have no room anymore but still have hight. I wish I could post a picture of my monstera here.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      @@Nclk619 the best part of air layering is that the roots are already transitioned to a soil like medium making their final new pot much easier.
      Water propagation while still attached is also fine but I would recommend you get the bucket as close to the stem as possible. That way there is less root mass adjusted to open air. Making an even more challenging transition to soil.

    • @Nclk619
      @Nclk619 20 днів тому

      @@KillThisPlant makes sense, but you can just do it with soil instead of water. So far I never had any problem with transitioning any cuttings. Finger crossed here lol. As for the part that is not adjusted to being submerged, when I pot in soil I leave that part out and only the roots go in soil. After the stem have cured, I then burry the stem too. Air layering if not done right can cause fungus. My father had an arsenal when he was doing anything to his fruit trees that involved bringing moist next to the trunks. He also told me about sugars being interrupted, but I would have to research it since I don't remember everything about it. I was just a stupid teen that didn't listes. 😂

  • @FallenWiings8
    @FallenWiings8 22 дні тому +1

    Lee, do we need to address the pile of dead (monstera) bodies??

  • @asialittle9423
    @asialittle9423 20 днів тому +1

    I noticed that my monstera has some roots coming out of the bottom of the pot. Does that mean I need to repot it. It’s huge 😅 and if so, should I cut it up like you did here?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      @@asialittle9423 ua-cam.com/video/Jeg1coEbfPw/v-deo.htmlsi=fD8KX1334vO-n8rF

  • @Fullblown671
    @Fullblown671 21 день тому +1

    Did you have to let the stem callus before planting? If so, how long do you have to normally wait?

  • @belindacheatham9140
    @belindacheatham9140 23 дні тому +1

    You do or say something every video to crack me up.

  • @famalam943
    @famalam943 23 дні тому +1

    Would it be ok to just cut off at the node and propagate in water for a leaf/stem half that size?

  • @AdleeDean
    @AdleeDean 22 дні тому

    RIP to that monstera on the ground lol

  • @Dentalame
    @Dentalame 23 дні тому +1

    Can i use the cutting with an air root ? Does the air roots work as normal roots ?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      @@Dentalame you can, but if you don't have the best conditions (as most indoor spaces don't) it is much more challenging to soil propagate this way.

  • @lamontemckinney9724
    @lamontemckinney9724 23 дні тому +1

    Nice

  • @eliza9822
    @eliza9822 23 дні тому +1

    Any tips for pruning an in ground monstera? I want to limit growth eventually but don’t want to kill the parent

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  23 дні тому +1

      cutting back under 30% of the foliage at a time is a general guide.

    • @neynahnehnah1485
      @neynahnehnah1485 23 дні тому

      Have yo tired putting one of those clay like thing for bunsia cuts on the place you cut so it won't regrow and won't get too tall? Then you can use keiki fertilizer for orchids so it gives more shoots from lower spots.
      Idk if it works, but it is worth trying. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @BobSmith-bx5es
    @BobSmith-bx5es 22 дні тому +1

    Link to that grow light and wall attachment?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  21 день тому

      @@BobSmith-bx5es in the description. 40w aspect growlight and archetto wall mount.

  • @2005siu
    @2005siu 22 дні тому

    That monstera grave 😢

    • @Stew4545
      @Stew4545 21 день тому

      Came looking for this comment 😮😅

  • @karencarriere8104
    @karencarriere8104 12 днів тому

    Is the Aspect Soltech Grow Light really worth $200? And what kind of wall bracket are you using there? Or is it on a swag and mounted from the ceiling? I have a Monstera in an area thats open to 2 floors and this looks perfect! But it's a bit pricey... I want to know is thats the light that go your Monstera looking that great.

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  12 днів тому

      @@karencarriere8104 please buy what you can afford.
      I prefer soltech in immediate living spaces due to the colour temperature. Other bulbs in the 4000K-5000K range are too bright white and give me eye strain.
      I can't really demonstrate how this looks on camera, but compare it to a warm lamp at your grandmother's house vs. white lights in a dentist office.
      A similar wattage bulb will give you similar growth.
      If you want to see how the Monstera has regrown under this light you can watch my "how to reset your monstera" video

  • @Chromico
    @Chromico 21 день тому

    Where'd you get that nice chunky pearlite?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      Specialty Hydroponic stores. The perlite is "size 4" or "grade 4"

  • @DidiDoudouDidi
    @DidiDoudouDidi 19 днів тому

    Is the time of the year important when top cutting your monstera ? I'm afraid of doing it now that it's the end of summer even though i probably should

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  19 днів тому +1

      It’s mostly about light exposure. You can repot successfully anytime

  • @_Tylor_
    @_Tylor_ 20 днів тому

    Hey Lee!! *I NEED your help 🙏*
    I rescued a monstera from my friend and lomg story short, the bottom is super skinny and the top is fat and healthy with all the new leaves etc.
    - If I propagate the tops bigger growths will the bottom ever grow "thicker" of will it just repeat what it's done with me?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      @@_Tylor_ no the bottom will not grow thicker. Growth will reset to whatever small size the stem is.
      It will get thicker over time (with good light) and put you in the same situation.

  • @dallaswiatrzyk7896
    @dallaswiatrzyk7896 20 днів тому +1

    Wait why can't we just let our monstera grow? Why cut it? ...also my big girl is in a South facing window and only grows maybe two leaves per year!

    • @nakking3224
      @nakking3224 20 днів тому +1

      It’s not getting enough light and/or nutrients

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  19 днів тому

      Even if your plant is growing very slowly it is eventually going to reach the roof?

  • @krisarv1
    @krisarv1 9 днів тому

    Why is it a problem to replant to a big pot?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  9 днів тому

      @@krisarv1 ua-cam.com/video/lg6G0tG1tK4/v-deo.htmlsi=e3AuvHC58u44YRBZ

  • @Enigmajestic1
    @Enigmajestic1 23 дні тому +1

    What bulb are you using?

  • @plantypittsburgh
    @plantypittsburgh 22 дні тому

    Are you just trolling UA-cam with the endless monstera deliciosa videos? 😂

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  20 днів тому

      its not trolling if you keep watching em 😅

  • @bellewill9748
    @bellewill9748 13 днів тому

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @PinkStrauss
    @PinkStrauss 23 дні тому

    plants!

  • @jenleduc5494
    @jenleduc5494 7 днів тому

    I see you are using a smaller size pot. Why is that?

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  7 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/H5l-Nbe5Fqs/v-deo.html

  • @neynahnehnah1485
    @neynahnehnah1485 23 дні тому

    Man... 3:42 💔
    As someone how has a greenhouse/store I can't watch that...

  • @ellencnixon
    @ellencnixon 23 дні тому

    💜💜

  • @sushiegirl
    @sushiegirl 19 днів тому

    I saw a dead monstera laying outside 🫣

  • @coconutgirl816
    @coconutgirl816 10 днів тому

    But why did you make " for the rest of your life" sound like a prison sentence?! 🤔

  • @tubegoob1
    @tubegoob1 22 дні тому

    So easy! 🙄😭

  • @dwightcobb7221
    @dwightcobb7221 23 дні тому

    I will buy. Hope much?

  •  21 день тому

    You’re not my dad😂😂

  • @PurpleRain-e1h
    @PurpleRain-e1h 17 днів тому

    You're not my dad LOL

  • @NamelessNancy1312
    @NamelessNancy1312 22 дні тому

    LMFAO "All you need to do is repeat these steps for the rest of your life"

  • @krisb2779
    @krisb2779 23 дні тому

    Omg...too Cute ..your Not my dad so don't tell me what to do😂

  • @champagnemane
    @champagnemane 22 дні тому

    So many dead plants !!!! You shouldn't have showed us that burial ground!!!!😢

  • @jameskirk2579
    @jameskirk2579 10 днів тому

    I stopped when you said : " ...don't tell me what to do ".........Not necessary at all....

    • @KillThisPlant
      @KillThisPlant  10 днів тому

      @@jameskirk2579 wow, who are you, my Dad?

  • @hypercombo7202
    @hypercombo7202 22 дні тому

    I can't begin to detail how wrong this all is. Just don't.

  • @pruetoricangirl
    @pruetoricangirl 23 дні тому +1

    😂 WTH dead monetera plant in you backyard. 🪦⚰️

  • @megankershner6565
    @megankershner6565 20 днів тому

    It’s an added bonus you have a brain cuz you’re regularly making me actually laugh…
    thank you for being you. 🫶🏼✨