Thanks for the suggestion! I haven’t tried using mesh over the drainage holes yet, but I’ll definitely consider it. I've noticed that anything I place at the bottom, the roots eventually pull it into the soil. For example, I use pine cones as drainage, and after 2-3 years, the roots pull them in so much that I have a hard time removing them during repotting. Do you think the same could happen with the mesh?

@ you can either super glue or wire it to the drainage holes.

Hello! Thank you for your question. Yes, I’ve experienced this issue with variegated plants, and here’s what I’ve learned: Brown spots often appear on leaves with very strong variegation, especially where the white (chlorophyll-free) sections dominate. These parts rely on the green (chlorophyll-containing) sections for energy since they can’t photosynthesize on their own. This is particularly challenging in winter, when shorter days and a plant’s natural dormancy reduce its growth and energy distribution. To help your monstera, consider these tips: Provide a quality grow light: Use a full-spectrum grow light for about 12 hours daily. This can encourage growth and improve energy supply to the white sections. Trim brown spots carefully: If the brown areas don’t drastically affect the leaf’s overall appearance, you can cut them off to maintain the plant’s look. Foliar feeding: Spray the leaves with a diluted fertilizer solution occasionally. I also like to use chamomile tea (cooled) to mist both sides of the leaves, which can be soothing. Once a month, I mist the leaves with a baking soda solution (1 teaspoon per liter of water) to support their health. I hope this helps your monstera thrive! Let me know if you need more advice. 😊

Thank you soooo much! :)

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your kind words! It truly brings me joy to know that we share similar tastes. Being surrounded by plants is my way of finding peace and tranquility, and I believe that’s reflected in the calm and serene atmosphere of my videos and plants displays.

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the presentation and found the tips helpful. I try to keep things calm and informative-so it's great to hear that it resonates with you! Welcome to the channel, and I'm excited to have you as a new subscriber! 😊

Спасибо за комментарий! Я тоже в восторге от Калл, и Фрозен Куин - это настоящая находка!

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That is awesome! I have no regrets about getting this plant, even though the prices for Thai Constellation have dropped here in Europe, and I ended up overpaying for it two years ago. I wish you patience as your plant settles into its new environment and reveals its true character and beauty!

​@@1000and1planti was checking the local sellers here in Slovenia but I got a better deal on a more mature plant from a grower from Italy with great references so I decided to go for it 😊 You seem to be taking care of yours really well since it's got huge leaves!

Got my Monsti a couple of days ago! She's got 6 smaller leaves. I sat her next to my east facing window and add a grow light late afternoon. The pot size is ok and soil good quality so I won't repot it before spring. How often did you use the tea and baking soda mix? The leaves are huge! How long does it take for them to get to that size? Thank you 😊

@@PinkUrbanOasis II’m so happy to hear you got your Monstera! 😊 I spray the underside of the leaves twice a month as a preventive measure against fungal diseases and brown spots. I either use chamomile tea or a mild baking soda solution. Give your Monstera about two months to adjust to your environment. As soon as you see a new leaf appear, you can count that the process of leaf size increase has begun! By February, she’ll definitely surprise you with growth. Wishing you lots of happy growth with your Monstera!

Haha, exactly! Like a leafy Godzilla-big and unstoppable!

I bought this Monstera with three leaves in January 2023. I think it was a top cutting from a fairly mature plant, so it's hard to say how old it was. But I've had this Monstera for one year and 10 months. I know this for sure because I have photos from right after I bought it and when the new leaf started growing. It currently has 13 leaves and is getting ready for its second winter.

Thank you very much!

8 hours of grow light in winter is recommended 👍🏼🪴😀

If each new leaf of the Monstera is larger than the previous one, it's a good sign that the plant is happy. You are doing everything right. Additional lighting is very important for variegated plants. They can't be lacking in anything, as it immediately and irreversibly affects the quality of the leaves. Sometimes, they simply don't develop, leaving a gap on the stem.

Yes, but my grow light has a timer with only two options: 6 or 12 hours. After reading your comment, I went ahead and switched it to 12 hours. You can never give a Monstera too much light! 😅💡💰

If each new leaf of the Monstera is larger than the previous one, it's a good sign that the plant is happy. You are doing everything right. Additional lighting is very important for variegated plants. They can't be lacking in anything, as it immediately and irreversibly affects the quality of the leaves. Sometimes, they simply don't develop, leaving a gap on the stem.

@@1000and1plant one of mine has a 3, 9, 12 timer and the other one doesn’t have a timer. I usually just keep them set to 12 hours 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m looking at getting a different kind of grow light for my monstera and white and pink princesses. They will all stay together this winter around a little humidifier too.

Спасибо за добрый, просто персиковый отзыв😊

Thank you!

Thank you for the kind feedback. Actually, I can't boast about all my Hoyas. So far, all my Hoya kerrii are growing like crap. 😄

I completely agree with every word. After the fourth completely white leaf grew and withered, I pruned the Monstera back to the leaf with a green part. A month later, a replacement side shoot appeared, but again with minimal green. I decided not to continue experimenting and removed the plant, as I consider it non-viable and see no point in trying to nurse it or propagate it.

@@1000and1plantunfortunately mine just went brown and dropped its only green leaf 😢 it’s been a trouble maker for a couple of years

@@dpilotnyc7621 I understand you like no one else. I once had a mature, beautifully variegated Monstera deliciosa that I decided to propagate into single-node cuttings, and each cutting behaved differently. I kept three for myself, and they’ve now grown into 1.5-meter-long vines. But only one of them truly impresses me-it has stable growth with a beautiful 50/50 balance of chlorophyll and variegation in the leaves. The other two tend toward mostly white leaves. Unfortunately, I had to toss two other cuttings because they grew as albinos, no matter what I tried. It’s truly like a lottery-no one can know what kind of cutting they’re buying. But maybe next time, you’ll get lucky with a successful cutting!

Thank you so much, Dee! 🌿 It is indeed amazing how Hoya Serpens produces such large, beautiful blooms from those tiny leaves. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings from Germany to New York! Stay tuned for more plant care tips and updates! And for everyone watching, stay tuned for my next videos where we'll be exploring Hoya Mathilde Splash and Hoya Parasitica Black Marginata. 🌱😊

@@1000and1plant you're welcome👍🏽

Спасибо за комплименты, очень рада! Да, пересадила ее и ждала, когда же она оценит пересадку. И вот дождалась. Может даже зацветет наконец-то. Нет она на ручном поливе, причем заливаю сразу лейку литровую. Я думаю, что там корни уже вместо фитиля повылазили из отверстий в дней и пьют из кашпо. Я забыла проверить и показать, что там твориться.

Точно! Аватар - один из моих любимых фильмов и дерево жизни там впечатляющее. У меня, конечно, просто сосновая ветка там, обвешанная Церопегией :)