Deflask a Rare Tissue Culture Plantlet With Me!

[@benholland3682]

Tissue culture is so cool. One of my friends partners works in a lab performing tissue culture propagation. Its taking a piece of plant and using an initial hormone to create 'undifferentiated cells'. (Think leafy vegetive growth without roots) This first stage only pushes top growth without roots as the chemicals and hormones used 'tell' the plant to divide and multiply without making roots. Once a sample has multiplied in size to a reasonable sample size. The cluster of growth (undifferentiated cells) are then cut up into smaller pieces and placed back onto agar but with rooting hormones. The plants will grow roots and once a good size can be acclimatised. Check out kitchen culture, you can have a go at home!

[@davidreid8835]

This is a terrific lesson as we travel through the realm of plantology under your guidance. I’d like to give it a try. Thanks very much.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Of course!! Happy to share the process! I really enjoy it and think others would love it too ☺️

[@carolinebaines8735]

I bought a package of 5 variegated Frydek. They all died. I also bought variegated Bambino. I had like 14 plantlets. I’m down to 2. Unfortunately, this process is definitely not for me. Doing everything “right” and watching them die is heartbreaking.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Oh no 🥹 I’m so sorry!! Do you mind sharing what you think happened? When I lost 3 of the first plants I think it was staying too moist inside so they rotted. I’m thinking variegated ones might be more tricky. The 3 new ones I bought 2 are variegated so I am very curious to see how they do 😊

[@coconutgirl816]

I just bought a tc variegated black velvet from Orange Lake Nursery and knew nothing of what to do with it, but it looks like the only thing I did wrong was not thoroughly scrub the jelly stuff off, but I guess I could pull it out it's cloch and still do it and change out the medium in case there's any jelly in it. I'm so glad you made this video!

[@shabirshabir5912]

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[@richardr5878]

Congratulations on the BMF! Love that Monstera. I can verify 100% it’s SLOW. Fun to watch, but Thai Cons lap it. We know slow growth rate can be good and bad. 😂 Since you like semi hydro, maybe Leca or Pon would boost the growth rate. I’m still a chunky soil mix guy. Look forward to watching the journey!

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh good to know! I didn't realize it was a slow grower! haha I will have to be patient with it then 😆 pon has been tempting me lately!!

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

I have the confidence just not the patience 😂😂 maybe after watching your experience I'll give it a try 😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

haha you got this!! I treat it like a propagation in a way just sit and forget lol. Definitely check on it but they really do all the work themselves!

[@ApatheticBlogger]

​@@plantsbymelissaI wish I could forget my props, I'm peeking every 5 minutes 😂

[@nikkicanavan7354]

WOW Mellissa that is soo cool! Now you have me intrigued(not that you haven't already) Another way to acquire wish list plants for the curious at heart💚💚💖💖🙏🙏Thank you for all you do Melissa, you are a blessing💜💜

[@plantsbymelissa]

It’s definitely worth trying out if you’re curious! I really enjoy the process so much!! ☺️🫶🏻

[@nfecher11]

Perfect timing on the post as I’ve been meaning to explore and experiment with TCs! Thank you!! One question I have: often times, you’ll see growers/sellers with descriptions such as Burle Marx Flame (TC). What’s the reason behind the distinction on whether the plant is TC or non-TC?

[@plantsbymelissa]

I think the main thing I read was most TC tends to be sterile. So if you’re one that wants to cross your own plants and produce hybrids then you couldn't do that.

[@shmpooch]

This is so helpful! Thank you . I have my eye on getting a pink variegated Bambino and I found a TC or a corm for close to the same price. I really can't decide what to try. Corm might be easier (if it sprouts🤦🏼‍♀️)

[@plantsbymelissa]

I would be cautious with buying corms because there’s a chance it’ll grow reverted. I saw the variegated bambinos and I almost bought one so it might be on my next order!

[@plantytotalkabout]

Oh my goodness girl you finally got your flameee! 🫶🏼🥹🌱🪴 I can’t even wait to see what yours looks like in a year from now! I don’t even have to question how freakin stunning it’s going to be! Amazing taste 👌🏼

[@plantsbymelissa]

I know 😭 I feel so lucky that some people are so nice 🥹 I can’t wait to watch it grow!

[@dianespring3228]

Oh my Melissa I just ordered over 200.00 dollars worth of plants and just a heads up Amazon has the L. Pon in stock as of yesterday I ordered 4 bags I hope they still have it so you can get some 😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yay for new plants! 🎉 You’re going to have so much fun with them!! ☺️ I actually got like 5 bags of pon recently LOL I saw them back in stock and couldn’t control myself 😅

[@triciad7266]

Thank you for this video. I love learning about plants and have always wondered about TC.

[@plantsbymelissa]

You are so welcome! I love being able to share and help and what has worked for me! 🥰

[@dora9368]

TFS Melissa 😊 I can't wait to see the other three plants 🌿🌱🌵🍃 too

[@rebeccaparis6470]

Do you mind me asking how much this way costs compared to a plant?

[@plantsbymelissa]

It depends I guess on the maturity/type of plant and whether it's a cutting or a full plant. Prices will vary between sellers too. This was around $130 on their site but I've seen them selling for hundreds and higher online. I think either way can have risks but if there's a plant you really want and don't want to pay as much this is definitely a great option!

[@Dieppaloveplants]

I got my mint tissue culture large form and in the instrucion i used Betadine red die to desinfected y my mint is big just gave me a second fenestracions

[@stephanielanders6499]

You used it to disinfect the plant itself?

[@NicoletteRoux]

!! ok, so i've now bought a tissue culture plant from one on the top of my wish list. I didn't even think of maybe getting tissue culture to get a cheaper plant. Thank you!

[@xXGEOMANXx]

Hi Melissa. I have been watching your videos and decided to follow you more closely and subscribed. Do you have to pre-buffer the coco coir first with cal-mag or just use it right away? Thanks!

[@jessicabey275]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KC-gj4bi]

Yay 🙌🏼 I’m all about TC ! I also use OrangeLake nursery ❤ Very healthy & affordable plants 🪴

[@plantsbymelissa]

So good to hear!! Now I will be tempted to buy even more 😂 I didn’t realize they were based in Florida so they came to me pretty quickly! 🙌🏼

[@ApatheticBlogger]

I wish they shipped to Canada omg 😭

[@ConnieP92]

Fantastic video Melissa...I always wanted to see the process so thank you so much for sharing this. REALLY looking forward to seeing the progress of all of them...yaaaaay!!!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Laura-Ransan]

This is SO SO SO EXCITING!!! I Can't wait to see it!

[@plantsbymelissa]

AHH thank you!! I cannot wait for it to grow bigger 🥹

[@KellyNellas]

You’re SO good with plants!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🥹 It's taken awhile to feel more confident with everything but I love being able to care for them.

[@Joey11122]

I bought a tissue culture variegated alocasia bambino plantlet from Orange Lake nursery and it’s doing good so far 🤞

[@plantsbymelissa]

That’s amazing!! Keep up the great work!! ☺️🙌🏼

[@Cookinwithsharonlove]

Happy Friday! I can’t tell you how exciting this is! I was going to ask you if you could do a tissue culture video and boom! Here it is!! Thank you so much!!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Aw yay!! Glad I could a video on it! I’ll be super excited to do the second one and share weekly updates! 🥰

[@Jennoriafly]

So, I found this video literally the day after I did mine... How bad is it going to be if I put a small bit of fertilizer in mine? Should I wash it off again in distilled water when I get home and repot it???

[@plantlifelex]

Awesome video!! I definitely want to try this out but was always so intimidated. You make it look pretty easy ! ❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! 🥹 You definitely got this! After you do one you feel so much better and realize it's not so bad lol

[@dora9368]

Awww I'm excited 😆 can't wait to get the first update on how well it's growing ❣️

[@plantsbymelissa]

Me too!! I can’t wait to watch it grow! ☺️

[@dora9368]

It's so tiny...how cute 🥰🌱😉

[@plantsbymelissa]

So little 😂🫶🏻

[@ThePattiable]

I feel way less intimidated about tc after this vid, ty!! Looking forward to your following ones

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes!! It's not as scary as it seems and the process is so fun especially when you start seeing them grow more 🥹

[@AliciaDencker]

Good morning. I am so intrigued with this and am definitely going to try to work up the courage to try ☺️ You do make everything look easy.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🥺 You can definitely start out with less rare ones and see how you like the process. If it goes well and you want to invest in some more rare plants it's a great option!

[@dora9368]

So very cute. I love it ❤️🖤❤️💚❤️💙❤️💜❤️

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! 💞☺️

[@Celxomae]

I just purchased a tissue culture monstera thai constellation and ive never had a tissue culture plant to i was a bit nervous about what to do when i comes in the mail

[@liliromero4910]

What an interesting video! The step-by-step explanation was clear and easy to understand and now I want to give it a try. Thank you from somebody who has been into plants for over 20 years!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Glad it was helpful! It's such a fun process! I'm excite to do more of them :)

[@hberror404]

I'm so excited that tissue culture plants are having their time to shine! It means we have so many more opportunities for growing wishlist plants!

[@plantsbymelissa]

yes!! I think the process is so cool and it's nice being able to have more opportunities like you said!

[@tammyvandiver7705]

Oh my i cant wait to try this

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes!! I think it’s definitely worth a try ☺️

[@meganmobley22]

I order the flame from the same nursery last week and it just arrived yesterday so this video is perfect timing! I’m so excited to get to grow mine at the same time as you and get advice as you go.

[@plantsbymelissa]

ahh congrats!! 🙌

[@ThePattiable]

A flame is my wishlist plant too, I'm so excited for you!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I feel so lucky and appreciative 😭

[@carolstuff]

That’s awesome. You made it look so easy!

[@kdshockley2016]

Good morning Melissa☕️. This video is so interesting and you make it sound so easy to do this process at home. You are a great instructor and I’ve learned so much from you. I’m looking forward to you starting a plant shop of your own.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much 🥹 I was nervous when I first did them but after I set it up and saw them grow and not die on me lol I was like this isn't too bad. It sounds so new and unfamiliar but it's definitely a great way to get some more expensive plants for less and you get to grow it from such a tiny plant and watch it grow which is the best part!

[@alvarez9109]

Happy Friday! 💚🪴

[@plantsbymelissa]

Good morning!! Happy Friday!! 🤗

[@uniquewierdo3757]

This is the perfect video for me, I've just ordered a tc baby plant. waiting for it to arrive.

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh yay!! How exciting!! Which one did you get?!

[@uniquewierdo3757]

@@plantsbymelissa alocasia stingray, which is EXTREMELY expensive where i live. I am aware it's gonna be a risk but i hope everything goes well.

[@NinoThePlantLady]

I love your videos ❤ thank you so much for all your advice! Its seriously a whole obsession now. TC is fascinating and im so excited/anxious to try. We love your videos🎉

[@plantsbymelissa]

You are so welcome!

[@angelyna5819]

I was just going to make an order from them, so this video was perfect timing!!!🥲🥰🥹 I love watching your video, it's the first and last video that I watch every day... haha my dream is to have a plant room as beautiful as yours someday soon 💪🫶

[@berenicecarbajal9229]

I love how you are so confident to try new things with plants! I just tried perlite propagation for the first time a few months ago 🤣. Can’t wait to see the progress 🔥

[@plantsbymelissa]

Aww thank you 🥹 I think it’s the best way to learn honestly! The more you practice the better you get and the more you’ll want to experiment! 🥰🫶🏻

[@allisontuttle8216]

Love this!! Now you got me wanting to try it lol 😅 how do you figure out where to order online from? I’ve tried ordering plants online a few times now and haven’t had the best experiences.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I linked the nursery I got them from in the description and I have had others tell me they like them! Orange lake nursery. You can check Etsy too. I've received tc plants from coastal botanic on Etsy before.

[@Plantloverliana]

This is amazing! Congrats ! So cute❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ApatheticBlogger]

Im so glad you got your flame, omg! I wish tissue cultures were more available in canada 😭

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you 🥹 I feel like it’s still a pretty new thing or I didn’t even think about it until earlier this year. Maybe they will be more readily available soon! ☺️

[@peanwean]

So cool! I'm here because I have a BMF and a Florida Beauty on the way from Orange Lake Nursery. Stacey is SO nice and helpful! I'm so excited.

[@katyperx8676]

Oh yesss I am on time💚💚💚 Good morning!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Good morning!! 🥰

[@DoraTheExplora50]

I love this video 📸 tfs😉

[@melissazoeller6675]

I’m so excited, I have a Thai Constellation tissue culture on the way. Can I use spaghnum moss instead of coco coir?

[@plantsbymelissa]

aw congrats! You can use moss :)

[@melissazoeller6675]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you Melissa ❤

[@DoraTheExplora50]

Aww she is so cute ✨🙋

[@rebeccaparis6470]

Another random question but I'm dieing for a chop and extend with the Thiccly pole.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I did one with my verrucosum! ☺️ it wasn’t too long ago under my moss pole playlist. It was actually pretty easy!

[@rebeccaparis6470]

@@plantsbymelissa perfect! I'll have to look again. Thank you!

[@liquidambar3688]

Still no update, so I guess they died?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Still in the works :)

[@kristathompson9888]

So cool!!! I can’t wait for the updates 💚

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

I'm fascinated by tissue culture propagation. Thank you for doing this video! I learned a lot and I'm really looking forward to seeing the progress of your plants.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@redlady3123]

Very cool! So excited to watch this journey with you. The Burle Marx 🔥 is so unreal! 💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks so much!

[@Jacksbluue]

This is a whole diff level of plant love!! It’s so interesting can’t wait to see the update wow 🤩 Ty Melissa 💚💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

It really is! It’s fun seeing them so tiny 😂 I hope they do well for me!