Bargain Hunting for Monstera Albos!

[@wandashaw3551]

Congratulations on your new baby!! Great info, too. 😊

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you, Wanda!! 😊

[@sarahneedom9661]

My most variegated albo was the cheapest. I bought it as a low variegated node on fb and, honestly, didn't think much would come of it. The axillary bud had the faintest of white line through it. Now it's my best variegated albo, putting out a ton of white. One leaf is all white with a bit of mint green in the center. I absolutely love it, it's my baby. I have another that I paid probably double for that the node had more marbling but it produces way less variegation than the other. I think that's what I love about these plants, the surprise of what's next. Not your typical plant that will produce the same leaf over and over. Don't get me wrong, I love even the most mundane of plants, I just love the excitement of what will it be this time. Will it be highly variegated? Will it be fenestrated? Who knows! 🤷🏼‍♀️ They are such interesting plants.

[@prettyingreen]

You scored! I love that heavy white variegation with the patches of mint-they’re so damn pretty! And it really is quite random. All you need is a little stripe of variegation and it can create a really beautiful plant

[@sarahneedom9661]

@prettyingreen they are so pretty. I definitely did score on that one. I'm still shocked when I look at it. And I will sit there and just look at it. The plant's probably like, " Please stop staring at me." 😂 But it must like it because it pumps out better and better leaves every time. Almost like saying, "Look, mom! Look what I can do!" And I'm over here like, "Awww! Look at my baby!" 🥲 I'm sad, I know. 🪴👀😃😂

[@sarahneedom9661]

​@prettyingreen speaking of baby, congrats on your new baby! ❤

[@buenamorena1]

Please do a follow up on these particular plants. I would like to see how your predictions play out.

[@prettyingreen]

I will!

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

I LOVE YOU AND MY LACK OF GNATS!!!

[@lorill2631]

Just order the gnats solution… hope it works!

[@prettyingreen]

💚💚💚BTI 4 LIFE 💚💚💚😆

[@Thrinmeister]

Lol “the pimple”! I was cracking up, love that. This is wonderful content, thank you! I’m trying to learn as much as possible about how to predict/anticipate variegation from patterns and stem data. Thank you!

[@renatecormick7399]

Hi Chris, congratulations on your new baby and thanks for a super informative video.

[@prettyingreen]

Thanks so much! 😄

[@ReynaSpeaks]

Out of the many expensive albos (and no inexpensive) I’ve owned, the variegation is truly random. Don’t give up on a plant just yet. My rule of thumb, wait 3-5 leaves before you know it’s been reverted. But even then, cut back and hope for the best! It’s been tride and true for me.

[@prettyingreen]

I agree! I always wait a few leaves to see!

[@noora7773]

A really informative video! Thank you🌱😌 I might be too hesitant to ask for more pictures of albo cuttings because then the seller might get what I'm thinking and then trying to sell the cutting for it's future unsure potential rather than the current value... I'm constantly awed how much people are asking from their cuttings as a private seller. I would pay more for a business than a private seller because with business you have better insurance if there's problems. Of course anyone (also businesses) could scam you but it's more likely with private sellers. I would never risk buying an expensive cutting that way...

[@ChynelHall]

Congratulations 🎉 on your newest addition! Enjoy that time! We’re not going anywhere! ❤

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you Chai!!! 💚🌱

[@jillynnrekowski3106]

Awe! Congratulations to you and your family on the new baby ❤

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@planttherapy1860]

Awwhhh congratulations on the little bundle of joy! I like your videos!

[@prettyingreen]

Awwww thank you!!! 😊

[@gingercaudill7219]

This is the best how to video I’ve ever seen Chris!! Nice to meet you! I’m new here and also to the hobby so I’m definitely interested in seeing more about plants from you and your channel! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, Ginger

[@prettyingreen]

Thanks, Ginger!!! I’m so glad you’re here 🙌 Welcome to the channel 🤗

[@KathyGallagher01]

🥳Congratulations and welcome to the new member of your family 💚

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you, Kathy!! 😊

[@Black_Jack_AOS]

It's so funny how aesthetics changes prices so much. It's a similar situation to plants with damaged leaves. I had a Warocqueanum for sale for 40 but it had a damaged leaf, as soon as a new leaf came in I cut the old damaged one off and upped the price to 50 and it sold immediately xD I care about the roots and overall visual health of the plant not the physical damage on leaves, but so many people only care about how the leaves look.

[@prettyingreen]

This is EXACTLY how it works! Very first thing I check is the roots. I don’t really care the visible leaves of a plant too much as long as there’s a healthy growth point the plant will be good. You can get some great deals this way

[@Black_Jack_AOS]

@@prettyingreen exactly!!

[@heatherstephens9295]

Congratulations on your new arrival 👶 ❤

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@plant-a-holic]

Just found you !!! Great videos… really appreciate your work. And congratulations on the new baby.🎉❤

[@prettyingreen]

Awww thank you!!! Welcome to the channel 😄

[@amberfrazier575]

So I found with climbing airoids that I can propagate a wet stick and cut the new vine that grows off of the side of it loose once it grows its own roots and wait for that wet stick to grow another vine. Sometimes they continue to put out vines over and over and over other times after a couple of cuts, they become a sort of zombie node. Can we talk more about this? Do you use this method?

[@carolstuff]

Very useful video. Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@prettyingreen]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Carol 🙌

[@thomasgeorge1836]

Thanks for the education and congrats on the new "seedling"

[@prettyingreen]

haha thank you!!

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Thanks for the info and congrats on the new baby!

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!!

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@@prettyingreen you're welcome! Enjoy the baby's stage while at last because they grow so fast.

[@dixiechick6652]

Congratulations on the baby🎉

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!!

[@Pikagirl999]

Ty!! As always ty for the super clear and helpful content. Love ur videos!

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!! I appreciate it 🤗

[@billwu1472]

Thanks for a great video, heard of checking axial buds but not petioles! One question though - does the same really apply for thai cons? I thought the variegation was more genetically “built in” and stable (unlike unstable albo var) so would it do much to help on a low speckled thai? 3:48

[@prettyingreen]

In my experience it is! Especially if you’re cutting to push specific axial buds out. They’ll act just like Albos do!

[@jorgedominguez529]

Love your videos!! Do you have any experience or know anyone doing aeroponics with monstera albo or thai?

[@driqbal316]

Awesome info. Thanks for sharing.

[@ohemmygee216]

Congrats!! 🎊🎉

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!! 😄

[@teddynola]

Congratulations!!!

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jyvaineorchids2255]

Crispy albo in the corner: *Hewp*

[@xerxezrax]

this is awesome advice thank you!

[@prettyingreen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimc6694]

I would like to see where a place would only sell that for $30. I dont get why people want half moons. It eventually will be half brown for most people.

[@colleenhekkanen9957]

Super helpful video!

[@prettyingreen]

🤗

[@sekaiomiruhitokaminoyume5426]

Man my albo have root rot …I’m back to nothing again, but a new leaf is unfurling so I can’t try to propagate her ,it I’m afraid she would die on me … cinnamon doesn’t work , I just put it in water l..

[@prettyingreen]

I’m sorry to hear! Use a bubbler with bleach in the water at 2mL per gallon of water

[@ansands1]

Very helpful!

[@prettyingreen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dixiechick6652]

I got a pink princess for $20 it was gorgeous then it started giving all pink leaves that died I cut it back to a darker leaf still 2 all pink leaves I think I’m going to cut it up

[@prettyingreen]

We have a great vid on cutting PPP for variegation

[@blinkitphotography]

Another great tip. 😮😮😮

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jazzyp89]

What if all the stems have variagation but the leaves never come out variagated 😭😭

[@prettyingreen]

That’s wild! It almost “has to” at some point? A new leaf comes out from around the stem in a 360deg - indefinitely. Send me a photo of you have one! [e-mail]

[@jazzyp89]

@@prettyingreen oh for sure!!! I'll email you a picture soon. I need help! Or an opinion 😅

[@thingsiwonder2001]

Awwwwww Congrats!!!!!🥰😍

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!!! 🤗

[@CarlaStevens-c3k]

Thank you love the video

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you for watching!!

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

congrats 🎉

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@dixiechick6652]

Very helpful

[@prettyingreen]

😄

[@elizabethlacey7708]

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