A chaotic repotting of monstera albo + giving it a moss pole

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Monstera Albo is from: nstropicals.com
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[@caitlincampb]

The ANXIETY this caused me 😂😂 Hope your plant baby thrives in his new pot ✨🌿

[@wildfern]

Hahahah omg right! I hope so too!

[@HillaryJubilee]

DAMN YOU JUST KEEP ON PUMPING THE VIDEOS OUT U PLANTY QUEEN 🌱 👑

[@wildfern]

Hahaha 😩 I’ve been busy af trying to keep up with it lol 🤪

[@taylorcoday1015]

all of your plants have seemed to just take off after you moved out on your own.. the energy in the old place may have taken a toll on them and they are rewarding you for changing it ! so happy for you.

[@wildfern]

[@keg2140]

@Taylor Codya this is such a pure comment 💚🥺

[@anitaschneider1158]

I don't think the mesh will hurt the plant,the roots were already growing around it, I think you will stress the plant more if you keep messing with you roots. Just my opinion. Hope it works out.

[@wildfern]

Yes that's my train of thought as well.. thanks so much!

[@cutieclara21]

You should put the plastic pot on a larger terracotta as a cover pot. Then you can have the look you want but still be able to check on the roots.💕☺️

[@wildfern]

Ahhh good idea!!

[@annaaroundhere]

Yes! Plus roots prefer to be in the dark.

[@jordanmdash]

i love doing this ! i also love the look of the terracotta and like being able to take the plant out to look at

[@agabrielamartin]

Your hair is just... SO BEAUTIFUL! I’m loving it’s pumpiness! 🤣🥰

[@wildfern]

Thank you!

[@sallyalwayswins]

I think it’s good that you repotted! Especially since the roots were sticking out the bottom. It’ll probably be happy now that it has a little more room to grow more roots AND it’ll be happy it can climb too!

[@luisdeleon3368]

I was just thinking about making a moss poll and now I just wanna buy this one lol

[@likethestarsaboveus]

I like when i can hear you breathing in some parts of the video. Not in a creepy way, it's just very calming😊

[@wildfern]

Hahah. My ~stress breathing~

[@likethestarsaboveus]

@@wildfern the irony :’))

[@Plant_Mama]

LOL every repot I do is chaotic I swear. The monstera is a beautyyy and your hair looks so good!

[@wildfern]

Hahaha honestly true! And thank you so much

[@misspowers]

She looks beautiful on her new moss pole! 🌿 I wanted so badly to jump through the screen and give you a hand reporting lol the struggle can be frighteningly real. I’ve been there 😂

[@wildfern]

Hahha! I wish you could have, I feel like it would have been easier with two people.

[@nancyknoll2963]

Yes, those would make my life so much easier. I hope they're not too expensive. I've always made my own moss poles, which I don't mind. But, spraying them everyday is a pain in the butt!

[@noahlipham6252]

Love this look on you. This reminds me of when I repotted my Monster Monstera deliciosa!

[@brittanyfosberg1029]

I think the orchid pot was the right idea! You can never be too cautious when it comes to keeping an eye on an albo! I’m generally not a fan of terra cotta for aroids anyways, but for a little guy like that especially. I think you made the right choice, and the plant looks really good in the pot! It’ll be fine, it has a very mature root system.

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much!!

[@corinnab.5902]

Wow!! 😱 Your varigated maranta looks so healthy. It‘s stunning how big it is. I‘d wish mine maranta looked so full.

[@wildfern]

It's so large! It honestly just keeps growing lol.

[@elliottstirrop4353]

you always look so pretty! i couldn’t wait to watch this one always love to be kept up to date with your albo! x

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much! I can't wait until she puts out some more leaves :) it's always so exciting. I think the pole will help.

[@thebedhead]

I just found you a couple weeks ago and all of your videos are so soothing to me. Binging all your content and sitting through ads so you can keep buying that granola 😂

[@wildfern]

Hahahah omgsh

[@featherblossom1237]

I love that this was realistic! A lot of the time I do repots they don't exactly go to plan and I break a few roots by accident. I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

[@wildfern]

Haha nope you're definitely not alone in that :)

[@SmackMyWitchUp]

One thing I've used for my pots in the bottom is landscaping fabric. I got a large piece off my dad, but I can't imagine it being too expensive, and you only need a small bit, and I reuse mine. No need to stress, we're all learning together. Hope this wasn't unsolicited advice or annoying, just trying to help. I know what works for me doesn't always work for everyone else. I also think individuals plants are like individual people, they have their own personality, so sometimes i have one ZZ plant that cooperates then another that just fights to the bitter end on everything. Happy planting from a plantdemic fan. :)

[@wildfern]

That's such a great idea - thanks for sharing x

[@plantsrforever4150]

Hey fern! I can’t wait to watch this video! I ordered some straight up moss poles and I can’t wait to get them ❤️❤️

[@wildfern]

Awesome! So exciting. I ordered some mesh so I will be making some in the future, but I'm not looking forward to doing it lol.

[@plantsrforever4150]

wildfern yea I hate making moss poles too lol

[@AlaunaRoby]

This was in fact CHAOTIC

[@wildfern]

Indeed lol

[@flowers0fpeace]

You’re a great plant mom and I think you totally handled that so well. You obviously did the best you could and I know you are going to baby the heck out of it 😀. Everything will be just fine 💚

[@katrinagayle3773]

i was literally just about to sleep but YAY omg

[@wildfern]

Haha! Thanks so much. Hope you have a blissful sleep.

[@annaaroundhere]

Have you tried Tony’s soil yet (she’s on Protection Island but does city deliveries). The soil is A-MA-ZING! So light and fluffy after watering, full of chunky stuff like bark and charcoal, and she has different mixes as well for different plant types. You don’t have to amend the soil at all. Love it so much. ❤️

[@ssisssis-ok8hb]

You could dip the roots on water to soften it so you could take the plastic net off

[@bluovalgal]

Have my albos in clear pots/containers, too. Just love watching the roots. Can't wait to see how your plant grows.

[@wildfern]

Yes it's so satisfying seeing the roots!

[@kaitlinwildey2562]

That moss pole is so cool! I need one for my monstera. Hope you’re well Fern, take care 😊💜

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much.

[@keg2140]

Love your hair, plant, outfit, and pole. Such a cool product, thanks for sharing!

[@wildfern]

Thanks for watching

[@angygvalmo3342]

Reloaded KZbin and your video came up. Hi Fern!! I love your videos, they bring me so much joy!! Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@wildfern]

Ah thank you so much for watching!!

[@genisisvillarreal34]

I’m here for the chaos! Lol Hoping your plant baby thrives in its new home. Love from Chicago 🥰

[@wildfern]

Hahah thank you

[@nicky27891]

Love the chaos 😂 you are so genuine and lovely, thank you for another awesome video! ☺️

[@wildfern]

Thank you!! 😊

[@annaaroundhere]

I always leave the plastic mesh in with the roots when I repot; it’s never caused an issues. I would watch the coffee filter closely though. I used them before switching to mesh and found that they disintegrated quickly and moulded sometimes.

[@wildfern]

I read the first sentence and felt better, then read the second one and became stressed again LOL

[@kcototheyoyoyo]

Just don’t use mesh🤗 I can’t remember any or a lot of soil coming out of the bottom of my pots. Also I like my roots to get a little root bound before I pot up so me and mesh don’t vibe. Could you do a follow up video on the coffee filter?👀

[@wildfern]

I will def follow up on it! So far so good. The holes in orchid pots are huge, I have to put something there haha.

[@isaza5716]

I use lecaballs, stones or fleece for vegetables to close up the holes in pots. I have had these problems too and had to cut of most of the roots. ^^" But i think coffee filter will so it too!! Dont worry!

[@plantsandcarrots5233]

I use a cardboard toilet paper roll for the bottom protection. It gives the roots time to establish and the cardboard slowly disappears.

[@sallyedmondson9275]

Best to use natural products in plant containers and leave plastics for the trash ! 👍🏼🌱

[@nancyknoll2963]

Normally when I re-pot I remove as much as the old stuff as possible. 2 days ago I had to do my Xanadu philo, I did it in my tub. It's a bit of a clean up afterwards, but this way I can shower/ inspect those roots really well. I think it will be fine Fern. 💜💜💜

[@jennyhannon6403]

I think you did an awesome job Fern! I love the coffee filter I am gonna try that. I think your plant is going to be fine. Great job! 😊

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much! 😊 I hope so!

[@guselmore9912]

Roots can do some amazing things, so I wouldn’t worry much about a little mesh! Just as an example I had a monstera that ripped the holes in the bottom of its nursery pot from being root bound and it did fine after its repot💚

[@wildfern]

Haha wow, okay thanks!

[@thehattersmadness1957]

The netting will be fine. I plant in Terra cotta once that many roots have grown. That just fits my watering style better. Anxious to see how it does without the long air root. I keep winding mine around on the top of the pot. ❤️✌🏻🍃🌱🌿

[@catreadsabunch]

You might consider getting a seam ripper to help get the mesh off! It's very easy to use for small threads or holes like the mesh.

[@wildfern]

Good idea - thanks!

[@alicer3423]

Fern, everything will be fine. Don't stress so much you are going to give yourself wrinkles. Those roots look beautiful, so you are doing something that the plant loves you for. Love your channel!!

[@krystalhenry8246]

Such a beautiful monstera 😭 I bet it’ll go crazy after the repotting and with the pole!

[@wildfern]

I sure hope so! Thank you :)

[@clairealexander8747]

I love your videos. Theyve been bringing me a lot of joy lately!

[@wildfern]

[@DanceProForever]

Watched with my bf as he is getting more into plants. He laughed at 16:50. "Why are you laughing?" "she said it looks great on the pole" LOL. Great video, Fern! :*

[@wildfern]

LOL she werkin’ that pole 🤪

[@AbiBloomUK]

I bet now you’ve repotted it it’ll thrive. It’s past it’s problems now and the roots look so healthy! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@wildfern]

Haha I hope so too!

[@vlong7112]

I always use coffee filters to keep dirt from falling out of my pots. It's biodegradable so it won't hurt the plant if the roots hit it or grow through it over time 🤗

[@wildfern]

Amazing okay thank you!

[@suedub5156]

Monstera, no matter the cultivar, are so resilient! Cutting up some of the roots will not kill the plant, especially if you wanna take all the plastic mesh off and because she's so well rooted! I think she's gonna do just fine the way you have her now!

[@wildfern]

Thank you!!

[@chrystalsabin4091]

You did a great job, the plant will be fine. Great video.

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much! I hope so :)

[@majordelilah]

making moss poles is genuinely so difficult that's all I have to say

[@wildfern]

I know! I need to make like 5 and I'm not looking forward to it lol

[@feedyoursoul1383]

great video! i know those stressful repotting sessions..

[@wildfern]

Haha yup! Plants are both a relaxing and stressful hobby 😆

[@greentape7817]

Whoa, thank you! The chaotic vibe of this made me think maybe I should check if there are roots coming out of the bottom of my regular monstera, and were there ever, holy crap! If I had waited any longer I would have had to bust terra cotta! So, thank you for helping me avoid a real messy pain in the butt situation! I think your albo will be fine even with the mesh stuck in there, it seems to want to just keep growing regardless!

[@wildfern]

Monstera grow so fast!! It's wild.

[@tamekahill2826]

Don't worry she will be fine.Love the pole.

[@leahtierney1820]

Side note, your hair makes you look so cute and retro, and paired with your lipstick in this vid... I love! 😍

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ceciliabrasier6745]

I think that plant looks really good with the moss pole. Actually they all do. I think I'm going to attempt to make a couple but instead of moss use the other material you don't have to keep moist. I have it noted somewhere because I was looking into it.

[@sydneyjade1295]

Your albo is so beautiful!! I feel like it’ll be fine! My adansonii wrapped its roots around this little plastic layer that was in the bottom of a nursery pot, and I couldn’t get it completely off without doing too much damage. It’s been at least 4 months now and it’s totally fine!

[@wildfern]

Okay good to know! Thank you!!

[@jerrysgarden6579]

I am using bit of LECA at the bottom of each pot. That stop soil coming out.

[@wildfern]

Ok that is smart

[@Blake_YT33]

I think it will be just fine. Like you said it was fine with the mesh before so the roots will just still grow around it. 😁. Its beautiful

[@wildfern]

Fingers crossed!

[@sikateako]

Shawn of Onlyplants also inspired me to put moss poles on a lot of my plants 😆

[@saraisarmiento2981]

Hey girl you could keep on using mesh but just cut out a smaller piece so it could come out easier

[@laurag5067]

Hey from Paris! You did perfectly a great job 👌😀 this albo really needed to be repoted and plastic cannot rot, this thin piece of net won't bother your plant. Do not worry! Thks for your videos 👋 Anne-Laure

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much for your encouragement! I am feeling a lot better about it.

[@botanicem]

For me if roots are tangled I find if I rinse them it really helps loosen things up!

[@wildfern]

Good to know - thanks!!

[@jasmin8532]

Hey Fern, isn’t the coffee filter going to rot? Would be nice if you could update us on the coffee filter and the self watering pole :) Also I wouldn’t worry too much about the plastic mesh! Love your videos! ❤️

[@wildfern]

They're biodegradable, so I don't think so! If anything it will just disintegrate lol. I hope at least. I will keep you updated :)

[@keg2140]

That’s a great question I was wondering the same! Hopefully it just disintegrates 🤞🏼

[@plantsandcarrots5233]

Sooo cute.... "I didn't realize how "rooty" this thing was."

[@JaynaEM]

Love watching @onlyplants!

[@wildfern]

He’s so awesome!

[@Ali-enAdventures]

You did well given the situation! I'm inclined to think that leaving the mesh is the least traumatic option for the plant so I would have left it as well. I can't wait for a future update! 🖤

[@wildfern]

Yes I think so too. Thanks so much :)

[@HelloJungleRoom]

This whole time I was wondering about your thai and just saw the update on IG! Such great progress. And I absolutely hate those mesh things too 🥴 OH and your outfit is adorable

[@wildfern]

Yesss - just repotted my Thai. Can’t believe how much it’s root system has grown. Thank you so much :))

[@PLANTMANIA.]

She’s gonna be fine and if that became worst I know you will fix it 🥰 love you

[@urgrandmacooper8315]

Fern u won’t believe it, I’ve had this monstera for a while and it was my first ever plant and this week i was cleaning the leaves and i noticed 2 new leaves had tiny amounts of variegation threw them and i literally cried and i looked it up and the 2 new stems have the white streaks in them and apparently it only happens like once in 100,000 plants. It doesn’t have a whole lot but i think if i keep growing it it will slowly put out more leaves with more variegation, right?

[@wildfern]

Wow that's so luck! It totally could - you never know! It's definitely a good sign that the variegation is in the stem too.

[@buttermillk16]

i have heard of some people experiencing mold when using a coffee filter in the bottom of plants :/ I havent tried it myself so i cant really comment. Good luck!!!

[@0623meg]

I was thinking that as she did it. Seems kind of a obvious issue to come across. Or root rot.

[@wildfern]

Ahhhghhhh lol

[@wildfern]

I'd be surprised if it rotted since basically the whole bottom is open as it's an orchid pot, but we shall see!

[@mzimsosupadope8961]

Cute on the pole 😂😂 Amazon sells plastic disc's to cover the drainage holes.

[@wildfern]

Thank you!

[@bernadettelopez7225]

When you receive a plant from the mail, is it okay to gently turn the pot upside down, remove the plant slowly to check the root system? Just to make sure that you know what you are dealing with. Usually a lot of sellers especially from Etsy would claim they are sending you a well established plant but actually not.

[@wildfern]

Yes, I would.

[@jonathansauceda602]

So I got two big aquariums and they need these carbon filters that come in a mesh-cloth like fabric, so everytime they get old I use both carbon for my dirt abd the mesh for the bottom of my pots.. Since the mesh is very thin and fine, the roots wont get tangled and u get zero soil spilt

[@plantsrforever4150]

Try using a USED dryer sheet like use it after it’s been used in the dryer and it’s super super flimsy I use those and I also use coffee filters for the bottom of my pots and they work so well!!

[@wildfern]

Ahh good idea, had not thought of the dryer sheet. Thanks!

[@plantsrforever4150]

wildfern Yw!! ❤️

[@lorifox4699]

Next time could tri. The filter down to just little bigger than the hole so won't be able to see through the plastic. Nice job with the repot.

[@alisaislas8931]

use a terracota as a cache pot. that way you dont see the plastic but you can just pull out the plastic pot and inspect the roots heheh

[@wildfern]

Yes good idea! It’s tall and skinny but maybe I can find something that works for it

[@alisaislas8931]

Where do you get those plastic pots tho! I really would like to find some for my propagations!

[@madamplant]

That's really cool!! I need one of those!

[@knitwit2871]

Girl my scindapsus I ordered came out of the pot & a mess from transit so I had to repot it right away it was all in seperate cuttings & it was A PAIN IN THE ASS TO POT. On top of transit stress, I had to repot it which took me forever since I had to put like 10 cuttings in one pot, trying to get them to stay is such a pain. So I am praying she will be okay!

[@kimtobey3085]

I use coffee filters on all my pots!😊

[@wildfern]

Oh good :) I've heard it works well.

[@roxanagonzalez7547]

I love your videos they always relax me❤😊

[@wildfern]

😊 thank you

[@luzg2675]

The plant will be ok that happened to my plant and it was fine

[@wildfern]

Thank you! So far so good 😊

[@chantelledutoit5797]

Put leca balls in the bottom. That helps too instead of the plastic mesh :)

[@wildfern]

Smarttttt. Next time lol.

[@VickyHafler]

I now use used orange mesh bags... I’m learning trick from the pros! Thanks for the video. Edit... oh my goodness 🤦🏼‍♀️ the mesh stuck! Having a bit of an anxiety attack thinking of the plants I put that in the bottom of 😳

[@alexandriamoore8422]

🖤🖤🖤 keep us updated:)

[@mnmless]

haha this is how all of my repottings went. my albo monstera is absolutely fine now she's so happy but the leaves with large areas of variegation will be more sassy and can turn yellow because of a lack of chlorophyll i think.

[@wildfern]

Yes you’re right!! I was honestly surprised that that white leaf even stayed after shipping

[@PeanutsPlants]

Sometimes repotting can be so stressful 😂 I think it should be fine in it’s new home 🤞🏼

[@wildfern]

Lol totally. Thanks!!

[@calmaconejo]

This is how every repot goes at my house.... lol

[@asmayousef335]

Ooh you playing with those roots made me soooooo nervous 😭😭

[@wildfern]

Hahah! It will be okay :)

[@karenmyers9146]

I think rather than that mesh use a coffee filter instead. By the time you need to repot it would have disintegrated

[@adrianaspasova8345]

For many years I am using toilet paper or any tissues on my pots. Works perfectly and is a bio disposable. Cheers.

[@c1nnabun]

Spray down the root ball during your repotting next time. It'll make the whole process much easier

[@wildfern]

Noted!

[@BrianRathMusic]

Hey Fern. How have you liked the Trofolia moss pole?

[@tiemeyrelles]

I've seen people using paper towels or any kind of thin fabric instead of the mesh and they didn't have any problems. It might help

[@wildfern]

Cool, good to know. Thanks!

[@Zellyzoom]

I love the lipstick you’re wearing! What color is it?

[@keg2140]

I don’t think the mesh with affect the roots at all that plant is incredibly healthy and the roots will just keep pushing and grow through it!

[@plantslut]

hopefully those yellow leaves are just bc she wasn't getting enough water bc she was So Well Rooted !

[@wildfern]

Yes it could be!

[@kikiinthegarden]

I’ve been considering a moss poll

[@emilyharvey5822]

I really love your overalls! do you remember where you got them from??

[@wildfern]

They’re from Lucy and Yak :)

[@emilyharvey5822]

@@wildfern thank you💛💛

[@plantsrforever4150]

Keep it in Plastic since you are already used to the care and watering it in plastic just leave it so you don’t stress the plant too much from changing so much at one time! It will do fine in plastic like it did before 😁 no worries girl it’s ok ❤️

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much! Hope it does well :)

[@plantsrforever4150]

wildfern Yw! It will do great dont over think your decision! It’s going to love the moss pole and grow better then ever 💯❤️

[@feliciafelicia6965]

Isn't the plant roots just going to grow around the moss pole? Then what happens if you want to change the pole to something else?

[@wildfern]

I guess I will just move it as one unit when it's attached lol. I plan to add the extensions onto this pole and keep it for a long time.

[@armanalipour8132]

I didn't pay much attention to the plant, I just focused on your beautiful face.