I love the information very informative . you've peaked my interest in the lighting factor, would like more info about it 😉

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Was that an Orchid Bark pole you made at 3:56?

I know I’m probably gonna jinks myself but I’ve had really good luck with discount plants. Just picked up a blue cebu and a monstera Peru for six bucks each. Gave them a leaf wash and will keep an eye on them. Fingers crossed

The roots are rotting because you’re supposed to let the steam dry out for a few days before placing them into water.

The ending is exactly how my brain works when I start trying to figure out all the ways to measure light readings. 🫠 Music plays, brain tunes out, annnnnd we’re done. FC is great but then you find out that it doesn’t exactly work that way for grow lights since it doesn’t measure usable light, and then I check out. Also, have you ever compared the proper light meter with using a light meter app on your phone? I’ve just been using an app and wonder how accurate they are.

How is this the first video on my feed when I just bought a clearance philodendron at Lowe’s 😭

That ending 😂 I was shocked to see how much light I could acclimate my plants too and how beneficial more light actually is for most of my plants. Great content. Thanks.

So it has been a year… is your plank already rotting? Mine did and the part that is in the soil broke off today. 😢

My monsteras leaves are all brown and dry, don't know why I'm the kiss of death to plants 😢

Thanks for the advice! I think I should invest in some standing grow lights instead of hanging. My monstera and climbing philo will probably appreciate it 😂😂

Always amazing content and tips! Thank you so much!!

Very informative and thanks for revealing the secret of that dang cactus soil 😩 Very interesting about the light meter. I might look into that 🤔

Chronic overwaterer here🙋‍♀️ thats why my monstera lives in a terracotta planter

I was a fool and bought one of those plants from the bargain bin at the store. I had it in a very sunny spot with southwest facing windows. I watered it regularily, it got lots of sunlight. But the plant wasn’t growing. I was ready to pull my hair out. I got myself a light meter and realized I wasn’t getting enough sunlight. I renovated the windows and put another hole in my s/w wall to let more light in. After that I was getting 1400fc for half the day. But after a few weeks I still didn’t notice any change. I called my mother and she came over to look at it and help me out. She took one look at it and said “this plant is made of plastic.” Lesson learned!

I have been binge watching your videos. Absolutely amazing videos. You are so clever❤❤

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I got my first inner fenestration on my most recent monstera leaf - thanks to your tips.

I had around 55 African violets. 2 of them were my grandmother’s that passed a few years ago. I ended up getting a rescue African violet. It was such a terrible mistake. I lost my entire African violet collection due to thrips. 😢😢😢. Never again.

Thanks for this video. Very informative ❤

I started follwing you about a year ago, right before that I did the thing you said not to, I bought a Monstera at Walmart. Using your tips over the past year my plant has doubled it's size. Now I am faced with the question is this two plants and do I need to split it. I have already re potted it in better soil conditions a few months ago and it really reacted in a positive growth after that with much bigger leaves.

I love all your videos. When I new one comes out I get so excited to see what knowledge you will share.

Looking forward to your upcoming deep-dive into DLI metering

Thank you for this video. I was having trouble and feeling stressed out about what to use when repotting my monstera. Thank you for being clear and concise.

Lee, my nursery plants are always in worse shape and they really shouldn't be BC it's locally owned and operated and they have a massive staff. I did realize though that a lot of the plants I thought were REALLY BAD based on looks, were actually very healthy and pest free BUT shredded up BC they were putting them too close to their parrot! Once I recognized that the parrot was just shedding up what he could reach I stopped feeling like I was being ripped off. I only realized this was the issue BC my own bird shredded an orchid up and it healed looking the same. This damage is unsightly but doesn't seem to kill the plants (I assume BC in the wild most of these plants would have similar issues with the local tropical birds?) When I buy from the grocery store, I get plants that are only a day or two in stock and if it's somewhere longer like Walmart I look at them like crazy and don't hesitate to basically empty the shelf to check them ALL for pest damage! I do put them back so I'm not a complete jerk but it's my money and my collection so I'm going to look at the stock well 🤷‍♀️ I don't have space to quarantine and I know from when my grandma had a nursery that quarantine really only helped if you need what plant was patient 0 and began treatment before even bringing it in. I also learned that a vast majority of pests come in on pests... Which seems accurate since the plants around my dogs crate and food and water are the ones needing treated for spider mites etc the most. He rubs on them when he comes in! 🤬

Thank you Lee, very informative!!! Your pothos and monstera are absolutely beautiful!! My monstera will not give me any holes in my leaves even though its in front of my east facing patio door, so I really admire yours!!!

I'd like to know how you position your plants and why. If I put my monstera right in front of my window it may produce gorgeous leafs but only my neighbours get to see them full on.. :/

3:35 pot head 😂🪴

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Unrelated but DARN LEE??? YOU BEEN LIFTIN? Arms lookin swole in that shirt. Great video! Didn't know the clearance rack was such a hazard but makes total sense. You got me really thinkin about getting a legit light meter instead of the phone app ones 👀

Do a whole video breaking down the light info! This is such a niche community, so it would be appreciated.

Great video and thanks for sharing my lighting table! I wanted to hear more at the end - haha!

Informative, as always! Thank you. Your pothos is to die for!!!!

Getting seemingly well established plants for slightly higher prices than the clearance sales has done wonders for me. I check if they've been in their pots for a while and are producing new roots, leaves or flowers. Then compare the selection of plants to each other. Just doing this has made my home become an oasis of thriving plants instead of a morge. These have almost always stored up enough energy and resilience to handle the moving and adapting to your home climate and will almost always thrive after a short pause. Where as most of the clearance ones begin their slow decent of withering away, regardless of my efforts.

I had the same idea, glad I wasnt the only one thinking about this.

This man knows his plants. Good advice. I will be sending my customer to this channel.

Healthy orchids that are done flowering and slightly thirsty succulents, for example, are plants that I'll get on clearance, but yes, even then I'm looking for healthy specimens whose price is knocked down. And agree that soil mix tailored to you and your situation is v important. And that light is so important that it's difficult for a non-photosynthesiser to comprehend. 💚🪴💚

Rule number 1, Don't overwater your plant. Rule number 2, Do Not overwater your plant. Rule number 3, Overwatering your plant kills it.

That Monstera is beautiful. Thanks for the tips.

@Kill This Plant I agree but unfortunately I’m economically challenged. Therefore I’m a clearance dumpster diver. 🥀Cheers!

Thanks for the helpful tips, esp about buying healthy plants. Thanks for sharing Lee!

I need dis quality content

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Please propagate something else apart from Monstera

Excellent video. Thanks!

I have 2 really big too repot this weekend.this was soooo helpful thank you

Really amazed see to you all as loving nature. My best wishes and regards from Pakistan 🇵🇰

In early March, I put two of my Monsteras (owned for 3 years) outside on my balcony...to die. In April, I switched fertilizers. These little buggers have not died, they are thriving! They were under Soltech grow lights inside my apartment, I think their growth has to do with the fertilizer, light (east facing that's gone by noon), plus the sun/heat are helping me not over-water (I live in Los Angeles). I've learned so much from you, thank you!

oh my god thank you SO MUCH!!! I am new to houseplants and I was worried I was hurting my monstera but now I know how to help her thrive. bless up for this super quick and very informative video <3! that's a sub from me hehe

bro the houseplant community seems so fun