Finally someone with a big monstera, almost all the videos are from people that has a tiny plant that they just bougth.

@TheJungleUpstairs

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this baby for over 4 years now 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@tukinavarro5880

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheJungleUpstairs i have mine for over 8 years, but i just realize that it's a climbing plant XD and it's big, but short, i'm doing a moss pole right now, your plant it's beautiful.

WOW gorgeous monstera, so vibrant and healthy!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I recently bought a bunch of plants and I'm so excited to reunite with my old passion of plant growing! I have a cat that pushed my lovely ceramic pots off of every window sill when he was younger.. He's 7 now and I want to have plants again. Bought a Monstera a few weeks ago.. growing like crazy! Thanks for your video!

Loved the baby photo of the monstera 😭😭😭

I just got a massive monstera from a friend and she’s taking over the space! This is so helpful! Thank you!!

Haha this video might not have been the most informative, but more of a v-log with lively protagonists, which at the end of the day was more enjoyable than usual plant-related videos! But I still had a takeaway from it: 1. Rotate once in a while 2. Buy those wooden sticks

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Very true, we’re definitely no experts on this (yet)!!

@cwiklolo

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJungleUpstairs how often do you rotate it?

I can’t tell you how helpful this video actually is. I just got one in the last couple days that’s already around 3 ft tall and I couldn’t find anything about how to stake one more than a foot tall without a moss pole or a trellis that it will likely out grow. Here’s to hoping my bamboo poles will suffice for now

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

That should work great!! I’m so excited for your new bebe!

Great info! And I love that you actually answered many questions in the comments instead of just putting "thanks for watching" like some channels. Subscribed!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! That makes us so happy!!

You two are 2 cute!!! Thanks for the vid! I love how you say to feel out what the plant wants ❣️

Absolutely gorgeous! My monstera has grown to the point where it’s definitely time to stake him! He growing more horizontal that vertical & he’s been living on our covered porch because of the space he began to take up, so thank you for this!

@MrJjjgg

Жыл бұрын

These too are baked 😂

@KayForbey

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJjjgg I was wondering the same thing 😂 no judgement of course

@MrJjjgg

Жыл бұрын

@@KayForbey in fairness I too was probably baked when watching it 🙄

Omg I’m so glad I came across your page!!! I’m a plant mom and doing my best to get as much information on each of my babies so I can better care for them. I recently got a fully grown monstera and Im concerned that I might need to repot her in a bigger pot but not sure we’re to begin. Lol her leaves are everywhere but seeing this has calmed me a bit. I’m now reconsidering having to repot it and just getting sticks to help gather it together. Thanks so for this info ❤

@TheJungleUpstairs

8 ай бұрын

thank you for this!! i am so glad it was helpful - would love to hear how she turned out!!

loved this! thank you so much. I'm wondering if it's safe to cut the areal roots? any advice 🙏

I just got a few baby monsteras from my local hardware store! I’m so excited and am already looking up ways to support them. Thank you. This was the most interesting one yet

Dude that monstera is absolutely stunning. Kinda makes me feel bad about mine lol

I am so glad to see you do what I do to stake my plants. I am not a moss pole fan at all. Thank you for sharing how you support the structure of this beautiful plant. Mine is not as big as yours but holy cow ... it has grown alot and I have moved her so many times. Due to her medium size, I have finally found a permanent place for her. You two are funny btw :) Again, thanks for all the tips!!

My wooden stake rot at the soil level below after one year. The stem of my plants are so curvy now, do you think I can cut it out and ground the air roots somewhat safely with a new stake in place?

I'm only 30s into your video and wow 👌 guys you have it flowing 😊🙏🏼 love it. Keep growing and becoming your best self. Love always ✨️

Thank you for the inspiration, my beautiful monstera is absolutely ready to have some stake assistance, and now after watching your video I feel confident. I’m off to the 'hardwood' store today and so look forward to playing. ❤️🇦🇺

@TheJungleUpstairs

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha enjoy the hardwood store! 😂

I did this with my scruffy monstera and it now looks fabulous ❤️ Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hi hi, what direction is that window facing?

what kind of plant velcro is that (so wide!) could you link?

I am sooo happy I found your channel! I’m a plant obsessed queer femme myself here in San Francisco living with my partner, our dog and tons of plant children. You guys make me crack up because of how similar we are , your partner reminds me of my girlfriend who is not a huge plant enthusiast but supports my obsession. She calls my monstera plants “Munster cheese plants” - 🤦🏻‍♀️😂and you totally remind me of myself! Y’all are hilarious, amazing and sooo cute together!! Your videos are sooo helpful and I learn so much from you 💖💖💖 sending you guys so much love

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!! This just made my day!

Hey girls! I just got my first big-ish monstera and I had a couple of questions. I was reading an article about using wooden dowels for staking and they said to only use cedarwood otherwise the dowel may rot in the soil. Have you noticed any issues? Also it is now wintertime and quite dry do you use a humidifier ever for that big beast or does it just acclimate to your household temp? Tia!!!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Ooo that’s so interesting- I’m sure that’s true, but i haven’t had any rotting issues thus far! Also, YES, definitely need a humidifier in the winter!!

Ok this makes a lot of sense. THANK YOU!!! Mine really has been needing to be staked for a while now

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!

I can’t get over how beautiful and happy your Monstera looks. Really pleased to have found your channel too (I’m subscribed now). You two are gorgeous. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

My Monstera has been growing really well, the issue is all the leaves are bent and it'd dropping to the floor, is it too late to stake it? will it adjust and grow up? iv has it for 3 years now.

She's beautiful! mine is about a meter high and already floppy. I staked and velcro'd her for now but I feel like she should be able to do that on her own when her stems are still very short (about 70cm)?

@TheJungleUpstairs

4 жыл бұрын

Even little ones do need some support, so as long as you’re giving her the stakes she needs she should start to get stronger!

I didn’t realize I was supposed to stake this plant, so it has 2 leaves that have grown in opposite directions. How can I get them closer to the middle of the plant? Their stems are stiff and I’m afraid they’re going to snap

This video literally has my dying 😂 the lunch scene

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I’m so glad!!!

I just got an adaptable coco pole and it looks so floppy on the pole but my baby ( the monsters) was always floppy without a stake, and I’m going to have to repot her hopefully it’s easier when They are staked

Amazing, thank you! Definitely subscribing for more tips. I've re-potted my girl today into a bigger pot (she's still young). Question, do they not need draining pots as they get older? I've seen everywhere that it's crutial to have them in draining pots but noticed yours doesn't seem to be?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

They do need draining pots, I would highly recommend!!

Mine is sort of awkward rn 😭 he isn’t like a few major stems like in the video, there’s a lot of shoots and they are leaning mostly to left. I’m pretty sure I need a bigger stick for them but I’m trying to figure out how to shape them and tie them, I guess I’m not sure how 😭 they’re pretty tall and they come in many I think I need help 🥲

Very beautiful Monstera I have a question minds are starting to grow towards the floor be because the leafs are to heavy I see that you are using a pottery vase? I have one but it doesn’t have drainage holes is it okay to still use

Will the aerial roots cling to a wider wood plank or board, the way many Philodendrons and Pothos do?

What do you give your plant besides Water?

Would it be ok to use a beeswax line to tie it instead of Velcro? I can’t seem to find any local so I may have to order online but I need something in the meantime.

Very informative video! I have a sprawling monstera and have been wondering what to do to help it live its best life. I like the velcro and agree it is the best!

For a tiny plant could you use lil rubber bands and skewer sticks?

Awesome! How big is your pot? I am about to re-pot mine from an 8 inch nursery one and I'm thinking of putting it in a 13 inch one?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s about the same size as mine!

Can I manipulate a monstera leaf that is already super mature and growing essentially horizontal?

did you seal the bottom of the dowel that’s in the soil so that it won’t rot?

I just ordered 10 seeds I’m excited for her growth 😌

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Ooo yay I’m so excited for you!!

We got ours 5 months ago and I have around 50 leafs it’s growing so fast/big this video was very helpful! Yours looks BEAUTIFUL

Yes, thank you! My monstera has been on a moss pole but is not sturdy enough now that it's bigger, and has been leaning and flopped to the side.

Amazing looking monstera! Question - do you usually have the monstera turned so its leaves are facing the window, and then you turn it away from the window when you want to look at it?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I constantly swivel him around so all the leaves get equal light!

This is the best idea I've seen to stake a monstera. 💚😍.. thank you.. off to get Velcro and wooden dowel poles tomorrow 🤗 beautiful plant btw 🌱🌿🌱

You can also use knee highs. They’re very forgiving. Like staking tomato’s.

You ladies are so funny! I just got my first monstera yesterday and its already leaning so this video was helpful on how to stake it! New subscriber here!

@TheJungleUpstairs

4 жыл бұрын

Oooo, you'll have to keep us posted on how it goes!

@SharonaKian

2 жыл бұрын

Tip: I put mine on a lazy suzan. It makes rotating it a lot easier

You guys are THE cutest!! 😍 awesome tips so thank you!! 😊

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 🥰

Thank you for this video!! I’ve been strolling so much with trellising my monsteras, they’re all so full I haven’t found a way to support all stems until this video!!

@TheJungleUpstairs

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it helped!!

What made you want to decide to use stakes and not a moss pole? I’m currently trying to make that decision 😩

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

A miss pole felt like too much work, and he was already so big when i stakes him 😅 kind of a lazy plant mom move but it worked out

It’s so beautiful 😍 how does your monstera like being by the a/c?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

He actually doesn’t mind it! I just make sure to keep him a few feet away especially while it’s on 👌🏻

Thank you for sharing! Your monstera looks amazing! I hope you’ll update on it again one day!

Oh my gosh, this is almost how big my plant is. It’s going wild. I don’t know what to do about it until I see this. Thanks!

i love your guys' instagram and channel! i would love to know more about your guys day to day life and the area you're in (i get soho/LES vibes). i live nearby in greenwich village. maybe you could do a vlog next? or your favorite places in the neighborhood? or your top 5 plant stores in Lower Manhattan?

@TheJungleUpstairs

4 жыл бұрын

You are seriously too kind!! That is a genius idea, we 100% should do a “top plant stores” video because there are some AWESOME spots near us. And you’re right - we are practically neighbors!

How do you keep your monstera plant pest-free? What kind of soil do you use? Thanks.

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my video on how i clean my plants!! I like fox farms ocean forest- it’s a great one for most indoor plants

I am in the process now of staking my monstera and she is a monster like yours. I do have a question though. I am having to use sticks because I do not have the talent to make a moss pole evidentially. Two questions. 1.: does this plant HAVE to have a larger [ole to grab onto and actually increase the leaf size because it thinks it is a pole and 2.: How do you control all the crazy stems when staking?!!! Help!

Beautiful! How many plants are growing in the pot?

Great content, thank you! Learned a few cool tips about the plant too, like the leaves!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, I’m so glad!!

I was gifted a neglected Monstera and I'm trying to stake her up. I'm struggling cause she's already WILD! I hope she'll eventually be a little...not tamed but not wonky lol

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo good luck!! Keep us posted!

Hello, May I ask you at the beginning how you deal with aerial root you leave in the pot or take it out from the pot thank you.

@jozina1

3 жыл бұрын

They can grow into the soil. No problem. I let the Monstera decide where they want the roots to go.

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

I leave them, and sometimes they grow back into the soil!

Love this video I was just randomly wondering if I could move my monstera into my outdoor space and found this. My monsters is about 12 leaves behind your guy. Ty

This was helpful. Amazed at how it’s balanced it weight in that small pot. I hv a similar size pot so this gives me the confidence that I can make it work too. Doubts I have is I don’t hv soil but medium is coconut husks so I hope sticks will penetrate and I hv been cutting the roots off because I l they hv been tying my boardwalk flooring in my balcony. Love that you cooked them off the floor . I am afraid of doing it without breaking them

Really helpful and especially thank you for teaching me about plant Velcro! Yay! You should link to it to commoditize it!

It seems like that plant is so big for the size pot it’s in. How many times have re potted this one?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

He DEFINITELY was! I repotted him three times and then eventually cut him down and started with new propagated leaves

So the roots can hang out like that.? I didn’t I know that Ty ur video is super informative ❤

Just watched this and I am subscribed 🙌🏻 want to make sure I don’t lose this channel, cause definitely I want to see more about the amazing plants I saw in your apartment when lunch arrived!!!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

She is absolutely beautiful..thank you for sharing your knowledge! 🪴❣️✨

Wohoo - what a beauty !!! Jealous of this huge monstera !! You guys seems so cool 🤙🏽

@TheJungleUpstairs

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

How often do you re-soil such a large plant?

Where do I get that plant velcro?

beautiful monstera, im a new plant dad and this video helped! Q: how long have you had yours? its gorgeous

I've had my monstera for a year now and the growth was amazing, but it has calmed down a bit now so I'm going to try and give it some structure. How can I promote growth again?? Loved the video btw!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Mine usually starts growing when i move her to get more sun in the window! Also you can try introducing a little fertilizer - I like Superthrive

@christywesterheide12

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJungleUpstairs can you share how many years you’ve had your monstera at the time of this video?

I have been told to cut the aerial roots. You keep them alive! Omg … my Monstera is about 6ft tall but it’s growing to side ways I don’t know what to do!

LOL ! You two are such a delight. i'm defiantly making a trip to "The Hardwood Store" ! i decided to do exactly what you did. Since my monster is flopping with 3' to 4' stems, i'm gonna just have her facing the window one way and have wheels on the bottom to turn her for the evening's view. I've already ordered my bamboo stakes, but that Velcro idea... GENIUS !!! i can cut out the ones from my party clothes and reuse them 😎

How big should be the pot for monstera?

Thx I was looking for an idea, my monstera needs to climb something. I did it and it works well 👍😃 thank you for sharing

How many years did it take for you to grow your monstera like that? What fertilizer did you use?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

No fertilizer - and it took 4+ years!

I just have to say that i love how real you are! You said move the trash bin so we look like cleaner people haha love it

You did a hell of alot better that I did with mine. Mine grew into a knot I destroyed alot of leaves its finally starting to recover. Its growing up now and not taking over the living room. I also used large harry Lauder walking stick limbs for character which made it so much harded.

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear at least you’re on the up and up 🙌🏻🙌🏻

First of all, I really love your channel. You guys are so funny and I enjoy learning about plants from you guys. You are the reason I bought a monstera because I just fell in love with this video and your monstera :) and now to the questions... How tall and wide is the pot? I recently bought a monstera (very excited!!!) and am not sure how big the pot should be.

So....I have one about half the size. She is very finicky about water. I seem to either under or over water her. Any tips? I hate brown spots on leaves!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a good drainage hole?

@ThePsychicStylist

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJungleUpstairs yes, it's a drainage pot

You two are hilarious 💕 I loved this & love that gorgeous monstera 😍

What size pot is that? And how many times have you repotted from the "baby pot"?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 14” and I’ve repotted it three times to get to this size!

@hyojinpark9096

3 жыл бұрын

The Jungle Upstairs Do you cut off some roots or only change soil when you repot? My monstera is getting bigger and bigger, so I need your suggestion to keep it in a small pot like you did :)

question! how big is that pot you have her in?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

12 inches!

Very beautiful!!! How long did it take for your plant to get that pretty?! 🙏🏾

wish I could see the size of the plant pot to give me an idea if my terracotta is big enough

@TheJungleUpstairs

2 жыл бұрын

This one is 14”!

hi nice video. what kind of fertilizer you use ? thank you

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Fox Farms has some food ones, and SuperThrive is a classic!

@ronkhan8163

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJungleUpstairs thank you

Fascinating! I have 2 huge monsteras and need to do this😊

That's beautiful! Mine is growing up 4 garden stakes tied like a teepee. The growth all around is insane. I may untie her and do this instead!

@a_noelle8595

Жыл бұрын

Your idea sounds cool

How long have you gals had the plant?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Four years!

Really pretty plant.....which direction is that window?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

East facing!

What size dowels do you use?

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, there were like 4 different ones in there so it’s more about finding the right fit for you vs sticking to a formula!!

This was perfect! I was so scared of hurting the roots 😂 guess I'll pull out the hammer

I😍 JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH THE VELCRO!!

@TheJungleUpstairs

8 ай бұрын

ISNT IT AMAZING

This was sooooooo helpful! Love it!

@TheJungleUpstairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! I’m so glad!

you two are so freaking adorable!! 😂

@TheJungleUpstairs

Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!!

You two are hilarious!

The hardwood store. That's where I like to go to. I just staked my new monstera with plastic stakes. I hope the plant make it and grow. I want to experiment with the aerial roots.

How long did it take for the plant to grow that big??

@TheJungleUpstairs

Жыл бұрын

About four years!