I saw the thumbnail and burst out laughing because our girl Thai Thai is back for another appearance! She’s looking good though. May she appease the root rot gods💚

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Yasss she is hahah 😃 I hope so, thank you ❤️

at this point, i'm literally emotionally invested in the growth journey of this monstera 😭✋

OMG, FERN! I have a group chat with non-plant people and even they know about your journey with this plant. I cannot believe we're back here! Sending positive vibes.

@margjedehoog9729

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, my husband knows about this plant as well!

Even with how much of a struggle bus this girl has been she’s still looking beautiful as ever! Crossing my fingers for her!! 💗🌱

Its not even my plant and I am stressed 🤣🙈

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha 💚

i love how open you are about struggling with certain plants or this exact plant, its so nice to see because we all know the feeling

I just have all my plants including my Thai Constellation permanently living in a similar perlite moss mixture, with a layer of leca at the bottom. I just feed them all hydroponically, with some hydroguard for beneficial bacteria. I had my Thai Constellation in soil for the last 3 years and she grew at glacial speeds (aka not at all). Since moving her to a leca-perlite-moss situation, she is exploding in roots and pushing a new leaf now (I believe it's been < 1 month since I did it). She really loves the perlite, who am I to argue? That will be her home forever.

fern!!! i honestly think you should train this up a wooden pole/plank. i saw on instagram someone who has their TC floating above the soil with only the areal roots in soil. i think it would be a great way to avoid root rot getting out of control as it would be noticeable early on AND it’s look cool too. i’ll add the video in a reply. or just trade this plant for another thai constellation to see if that plant has better genetics lol

Wishing you and your Thai the best of luck! I love your attitude towards it. Not a "screw it" attitude, you do care! Being invested in the journey and the trial and error, learning your plant...without being SO invested that a hiccup feels devastating.

Sending good vibes to your Thai Constellation!!!! May it grow healthy and strong.

So glad i found these videos! I’m raising my first thai con, it’s the size that yours was when you first got it, with 3 little leaves. These videos are so helpful!

It looks great, best of luck with this temperamental Thai! If it ends up rotting again, consider keeping it in whichever re-prop media you use! Soil doesn’t always have to be the end goal - plants can live happy, healthy lives in moss or (my favorite for Thais) a perlite + milled moss mix. I’ve had to do this with a couple of my plants that seem to just HAAAAATE an Aroid soil mix. 💚

Keep the videos about her coming! I've had root rot on one of my baby alocasias and have tried to save it for a million times. Always manged to get a little roots but then something happens and the roots die. I've tried several methods with it, and at this point it's like an experiment on how to keep it alive, kind of like you with this thai. I hope we both succeed!

Your videos for me are some of my favorite. I recently came back to watching plant videos on YT and remember why I subscribed. You're so calming for someone with high anxiety. I feel myself instantly relax when you start talking.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚

We just want to see this TC happy darn it!!! So glad to see her thriving, and living her best substrate life.

Looking great kiddo!! Completely hooked on your videos!

LOL the title. Sending her the best vibes for her upcoming journey!

“for the 17th time” killed me 😂😂😂 wishing you the best of luck this time around! 💕

Oh man. Best luck to you! I’ve been here since the beginning and I’m rooting for that blasted Thai!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahah thank you!! ☺️

I think unless it’s rotting you should just leave it alone, the stress of constantly moving and being un-potted is probably not great for the roots especially with so few of them. I let all my Monstera get fairly root bound before I mess with it at all and I’ve never had any rot. Hopefully you can just leave him be now and he’ll love the potting mix!

@vulspix

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, my thai likes to be tight in the pot and left alone

@carmenalvarez9904

2 жыл бұрын

She was doing good in that small pot not many roots why change it

@TheAlixAmanda

2 жыл бұрын

@@carmenalvarez9904 yea exactly! I feel like they’re rotting because there’s too much soil and she’s constantly disrupting them lol but to each their own 🤷🏽‍♀️

OMG I just saw this oldie, but goodie video on your constellation. Lovey, lovey ! ❤🙋‍♀️ Blessings!

I'll try a mix of Leca and perlite for my 2 variegated monstera cuttings that are on their way to me. I'm still learning about how to use Leca for my indoor plants. Didn't know that I could boil them. I've learned a lot about plant care from your informative vlogs. Thank you so much!

Manifesting very well growth for your monstera thai constellation!💖

Good luck, Fern! I feel your pain with monstera leca rot. I had one doing beautifully in leca for about a year and then all of a sudden, with no change in routine, the roots decided to start rotting. It's frustrating when you can't even figure out what caused it. I propagated the heck out of it and eventually it became 11 plants that are all in potting mix now. I'm trialling growing plants long term in perlite too and so far so good.

I've seen you mature and mature as this plant grow and grow. Glad to see your still making videos.

Love,love your beautiful thai 😍😍😍 . Again another amzing video again (as always) . U r a very sweet mommy to your fur baby💞 he or she is very,very lucky . U 2 take care,stay safe. 😘😘

You did well, you and Thai look great! And Olive too, of course! 🥰💚

Try just potting the roots in and keep base stem sit on top of your mix. Can also incorporate a stake to keep it up. In time it’ll stabilize itself since it’ll be well rooted in the soil mix. You can also maybe try putting pon or leca wt bottom of your pot, and layer it with your soil mix and top it with pon.

Hey Fern! I love your videos! I wish you luck with the chunky mix. I was also wondering where did you buy your clear pots?

You are not the only one who struggles with thai! My plant rotted so many times and I have had it in almost every medium also. The last time I grew roots in perlite exactly how you did and this time I added moss into my aroid medium to regulate moisture when I repotted it. One thing I got from this plant over owning it for a few years is that it's particular with watering. If you miss 1 and water sparingly you are done for and you are starting months of hard work over again. I set a reminder on my phone for my finicky plants so that there are no slip ups! This variety is not as forgiving as other types of monstera! My albos can go 2 weeks without water and be fine lol

The leaves on your thai look super healthy! i recently purchased one about a week ago and my mix im using is coconut husk, perlite, and coco coir. I was advised by the seller that these plants so not like soils that have potting mixes in them because they are prone to root rot. they also advised against using any kind of moss in the soil mixtures because they retain too much moisture. keep up the good work! these plants are very picky about their growing medium and watering but once you figure it out youll be rewarded very nicely! im sure im gonna be on this same journey with you here soon!

Hope you have better luck this time, I can't believe how many times I have bought this plant back to life. Good luck 👍

Best of luckkk!!!! As they say, 17th time is the charm 💫💫💫💫 lol - I feel like if it happens again, she’s destined to be a perlite gurl foreverrrrr

Hiiiii Some nerdy suggestions to prevent the rot from happening again! -A well fed plant is better at tolerating stress, and therefore less likely to rot. Your mix is very very low in nutrients, there's nothing wrong with that but you gotta supplement basically as well as if you were growing your plant in a semi-hydroponic setup. Make sure you have all the macro and micronutrients, and combine them with humic acid for better results. -Cultivating a healthy microbial life is your soil is also a good way to prevent root rot. In Canada we have a product that's really good for that, it's called Dr Marijane. The brand Microbial Mass also makes good products. Good luck 🤓

Hey Fern! I regulary use charcoal in my potting mix and i would recommend really mixing it in your potting mix like all your other ingredients. Lost of love 💕

@leonardoplantardo1347

2 жыл бұрын

Lots*

Worm castings is an amazing additive to your soil mix. The microbes and bacteria inside of it help with nutrient uptake! ❤️🍃

Omg! THE SAGA!!

@maykruvi

2 жыл бұрын

Lol ikr? Love how tenacious she is. Our queen ain't giving up

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahah truly!!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

👑

If you have issues with rot, I would HIGHLY recommend growing it in Leca in a semi hydro environment. I don’t grow all of my plants in Leca, actually most of them are grown in soil, but I grow my Albo monsters in Leca since the day I got it almost a year ago. The amount of roots that it has grown is absolutely amazing and in less than a year it’s pushed out 3 new leaves for me! I don’t give it any extra humidity and I live in the north east of the US. It just lives in my bathroom about a foot away from the window and it has been thriving in Leca. Again not all my plants have been successful transferring to semi hydro but monsteras do really well from my experience.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

It did soooo well in LECA the first time... but one instance of forgetting to add water was a death sentence 😢 I tried putting it in LECA for a second time and it rotted within a few days. Not sure why I have bad LECA luck like that sometimes.

@isaza5716

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildfern Leca is NOT good for me too... I dont use it anymore. Maybe its the plant. Maybe it dont like Leca cause of color ^^" ("You yerk! I dont set my roots in THIS")

I'm excited to see the Thai thrive 🤞🏽

it looks good, hope this time will be a success, fingers crossed

You should do a Thai Constellation Drama compilation. 😉 I love that you are so excited for Spring already.. It was -20°f last night in NW WI, although we have had lots of sunny days.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahah yes I should! Ahh -20! chilly

@breannajackson2200

2 жыл бұрын

Similar in Iowa! Very cold but the sun still shines. Not full summer-strength, but it’s nice to still see it 🌞

@tinabratland4027

2 жыл бұрын

@@breannajackson2200 Absolutely 💯 I curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee, book and a throw, basking in the sunshine 🌞

She is looking so healthy , this time she will continue to do well!!! 💚🪴🌵🌱

oh gosh, I'm with you... I have two monstera albo sticks fighting in perlite and one starts to root (after months...).... and another one with one tiny leaf that gets nice roots in perlite... and once I transfer monstera plants into an airy soil mix it's all about "did I give them enough or too much water". I guess the thai is even harder to keep... so good luck with your plants!

I think it could do really well in a loose mix! I'm a smidge confused by them being potted up together though. I thought your whole point of splitting the plant was to have a 'backup' but if they're in the same pot, won't they both just rot or grow together? I would have thought to do two pots- even in the same mix they would at least be separate??

Have my Thai planted in Pon substrate for about 6 months now and she loves it, Planted it in a self watering planter and keep a close eye on the water level meter to ensure roots don't dry out. So far absolutely no issues. Plant is loving life growing very well.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! Sounds perfect for a thai 💚

I’ll be super surprised if she doesn’t do well in that soil! Good luck Fern 💞

Been meaning to tell you..I love your hair!!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

I admire your patience

A tip that might help is to bottom water it! I usually don’t bottom water my plants personally but I do when I have a plant that is a bit tricky or has issues with easy root rot. ♥️

You are like a beautiful fairy. 🧚‍♀️ 😬 that sounds so stupid saying it out loud 😂 but I admire you so much, girl. Out here being a nature warrior and helping the rest of us learn. Just appreciate it. Sending strength and love your way! 😘

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much 🥺

@carolthomson8608

2 жыл бұрын

I get it. I think that was a nice description of her. 🙂

I was watching a Harli G video yesterday and she mentioned overwatering and rotter her thai and it immediately made me think of you.

Miss Olive is so cute lounging in the sun. I've got a 5 pounds Chihuahua he loves lounging in the sun too. ♥️

It looks so good

For what it’s worth, I’d love an update on your silvery plants

IT CONTINUES!!!!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

😄😄

I try and put the plant more in the center so as to not be close to the plastic side which I find hold some moisture.

miss thai girl is still killin it she crazy

Hi fern great video, did you put any regular potting soil? How are you going to give “nutrients”to the Thai?

I've heard they're a BEAST to propagate. I've also heard they're really susceptible to over watering. I don't have one but I plan to do soil when I get mine as well due to these known issues.

Seeing my name at the end made me so happy!!! I'm really glad to be able to support you and hopefully make a tiny difference in your life Fern

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much Lucy 💚 it makes a massive difference!

I just had my 1st ever monstera deliciosa variegated with only 3 leaves n now the 4th has just popped out. I've been so scared n so stressed out. But watching ustruggling with ur Thai makes me feel better haha :))

I definitely laughed when I saw the title of this video. Your Thai is definitely the star of the show. May this be the last repot for a while. 🤣

Saw this and thought "Oh noooo..." 😂

@Kimmilyne

2 жыл бұрын

omg me too! :D

@saralaurensays

2 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahahah

Not again!!! My Thai loves pon, and being in as small a pot for as long as possible!!!! I’m sure the potting mix will be just fine, but I’d personally get it in a smaller pot until it is root bound (mine started off in a plastic cup for ages!!)x

Next time I would definitely keep them in a smaller pot until more rooted, those are still almost cutting size roots, my thai loves to be rootbound before repotting

This video was so Cute! I really hope this time is the right one for this plant :)

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

thank you! I hope so too 😃

Watching while making a chunky mix for my philodendron Splendid that I'm just about to pot up! 🌿💚

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Oh how exciting! I need to pot up my splendid soon too.

YAYY more 'adventures with my Thai Constellation' ! :D

The 17th time is the charm! I think she's going to thrive this time. 🌴🌴🌴😍😍😍

Your title killed me, sure feels like 17 times hey?! I pray to the plant gods for her to thriiiiive!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

bahahaha yes it does 😬

Episode 7, here we go! 🍿🤣

Just purchased a small Thai Constellation cutting in leca. I am now horrified after learning about your roller coaster root rot experience. The best of luck to you, from Alberta :)

I feel like it would have been better to keep it in the smaller pot, there was still plenty of room. also because monsteras like being a little bit more crowded.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Needed drainage. The other container was just an old takeout container.

I am so tempted to move some of my plants from leca to a chunky potting mix but I’m so worried about not knowing when to water them! I don’t wait to wait until they’re too dry and rot them, but moisture meters are so unreliable in a chunky mix. Such a conundrum.

Put living moss as topping…i found they need higher humidity than the albo. Mine putting up leaves almost non-stop, though I put them outside and water them almost everyday.

I really hope she does well this time!🤞🏾

I have always had problems with root rot when i rooted my plants in moss and then put it in substrate (there was always moss left on the roots which then started to rot in the soil. Now I only root my plants in water, and have never had any problem again.

@edenakasha7574

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, my water rooted Thai literally rotted and dropped its roots in 3 days when trying to move to aroid :( its so tricky getting it right

Hopefully this time is the charm 💚🥰

I use horticultural charcoal for my plants that live in perlite. It keeps them from getting algae.

The pooch is precious!

Fern, i have a big Thai and never had rot! I have it a bit higher in the soil so the chonky stem is sorta out of the soil and only roots are under (i think yours is a little too deep and might be why your getting rot) and then i have it being held by a moss pole, In clear pot.. I dont water it until i see little to no moisture on the pot walls! :)

She's looking great 🤞💚

So I found rot on my Thai and pretty much had to cut it all off there was one root left. I watched all your videos and I feel your pain. Would love to see an update on this babe!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to do an update too. I've been waiting for a new leaf but so far nothing 😭 lol

I rooted my two Thai Constellations in perlite after they both rotted and it worked SO great! They have so many healthy roots now. Trying to work up the nerve to put them back in a chunky soil but really scared of them rotting again. 😜

We are all so invested in this plant too 😂 saw the thumbnail and was like NOOOOO hahaha

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Those roots are looking JUICY! 👌

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

right 😍😃

Sending happy vibes to keep the root rot biotch away, lol. Olive is such a sweet little muffin. ❤❤

i’m so invested to see how this goes 😂

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

😃

I hope this it’s final home. It’s been through a lot of environmental changes because of the number of repotting done. It’s stressed out so hopefully this works.

Mine came in nothing but chunck coco and pumice. The roots were amazing, I can send a picture of the mix if you like. But it was so airy I couldn't believe it

I was at my mobile looking something and it hits me.... notification wildfern... Thai constellation.... and I'm like ohhh nooooooo, not again 😭 and then I saw the whole title about repotting and I say aww OK thanks gods xD the roots are amazing!!! I hope this time it roots well and more strongly!!! 🙌🙌🙌 but this plant has history, I mean you just cannot not recognize it ! For the fun part , you know Fern 20 years later.... Thai Constellation....repotting for 100000th time 🤣 .... , which I really hope not fingers crossed 🙏 also you are sooooo cute, I really want to squeeze your cheeks , hope that doesn't sound weird 😅

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha 😂

Two things might help you and this beautiful Thai Constalation. 1, it needs to be in a net pot for air circulation for the roots to increase growth and not rot, untilyou have a mature plant. Holes or openings on the side of the pot as well. 2, I notice you keep watering your plants straight from the faucet. Tap water is fine, but not without letting it sit uncovered for at least 24 hrs so the chemicals in the water can evaporate, before watering your plants. Hope that helps so you can continue to see amazing growth.

I have one in moss and another in orchid mix, so scared to move them to anything else.

fingers crossed!!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

thank you 🥺

I feel like tonnes of the Thais in the last few years are very prone to rot, three of my friends who got small cuttings/young plants from between 1019-2021 had them rot. Also heard from folks online who has had major issues with rot. Could actually be a genetic issue, that they're more prone to rot.

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've heard people say this too 🤧 so sad, I just want him to do well!

@crochetqueen6440

2 жыл бұрын

honestly I wonder if this is behind the whole costa farms thing taking so long because I have heard this so much too

@LaurenMichelle1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@crochetqueen6440 it absolutely is. They’ve rotted a very large portion of the Thais they’ve been growing.

Would an orchid pot work? I am thinking maybe the extra ventilation may help.🤷🏻‍♀️

The chronicles of the Thai Constellation

I bought a Tycon online. It will be here in mid-April. It's not a big tycon i will receive. It's about a 70 dollar specium. Would you replant it differently for It's first re-pot. I was thinking to just let it sit for 2 weeks before I re-pot it. Let it acclimate first ? Maybe ? I'm wondering what plant media is best for its first pre-plating. I csn use a little help.

Do you keep the clear pot in another cache pot? For covering root from light I mean.

@wildfern I feel your pain! Mine has rotted for the 3rd time!!!! I'm going to Lowes to get perlite. This plant hates me and I hate her but I won't give up on love!!!!

@wildfern

2 жыл бұрын

ohhh - good luck!!