How I grew a large Monstera adansonii from a small cutting - Plant Spotlight

[@PositiveRaincloud]

Love that you're not hoarding a load of plants, but focusing on a select few beautiful plants to grow out huge and luscious to maturity. Breathe of fresh air for the plant community. Also I love how you share knowledge without overcomplicating anything. Look forward to more of your videos, kitty included!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@1991-present]

A good plant parent

[@zolin4473]

I hoard a load of plants and my end goals is this.. all of my binging plants are on a pole and thriving lol.

[@Gxngstad]

Different types of collectors y’know. Some want everything that tickles their fancy (a bunch of 4-6” pots) and some only hold on to their favorites (a couple of pampered plants)

[@Gxngstad]

I’ve definitely gone from former to later lol 😌

[@LittleFoxyKat]

Your cat in the back is HARD at work making biscuits. I think he needs a raise 😻💖

[@sydneyplantguy]

😂😂

[@tessie7e777]

I think plant spotlight is VERY helpful to set proper expectations and understand timelines. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@mandolinvale]

Omg... I never expected the plant that I just bought to be able to get that big. I haven't had it long and I'm really excited to watch it grow.

[@sally1761]

I just brought one too and also surprised at the size...I'm making my first moss pole for it tomorrow, have all the stuff ready, very exciting!

[@msbrithorton]

I have a feeling your channel is going to grow BIG with so many subscribers in the next few months. Your plant collection is just simply STUNNING. I've never seen such large houseplants in a person's home before. I'm waiting until I purchase a house (currently living in a small 1 bedroom apartment) to do a lot more experimentation with plants to make them grow large. Your plants are GOALS! Love your content!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@sallyshuttleworth9222]

Omgosh, i have never seen a plant youtuber with such lush and thriving plants like you have. Such an inspiration for what a plants true potential can be. I have also noticed that a lot of plant youtuber 's in other countries are also fascinated with ur channel, as so many of them are highlighting your channel as inspiration for what they also would love their plants to be like and how u get such amazing looking plants. Great content. Keep it up. 😊

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@nenee009]

Planterina has just as luscious plants

[@yolandaurbano1793]

Yes, I am one of them. His plants are all amazing and beautiful!!

[@Sammy-dz2hk]

@@nenee009 nobody asked

[@nenee009]

@@Sammy-dz2hk and? ☺️

[@lisajames6479]

Love the spotlight! Gives context of realistic expectations when we’re trying to replicate and the changes you see before you get to where your amazing plants are now!

[@Shade11906]

Just lovely! I have one I bought a few months ago because of your videos. Ive managed to keep it alive and thriving. Because of your videos. Im ready to add a moss pole to it. Because of your videos. Ive made my 1st moss pole. Because of your videos. Im so grateful for your videos! Thank you for all you do!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@ninadane9630]

I LOVE this style of video! I’m just getting started with plants and found you through instagram, and I feel like I’m getting somewhere with learning about plant care through your videos. There is a lot to learn so I love the idea if just taking one plant at a time and breaking it down, I find it way less overwhelming! Keep up the excellent videos, I will continue to watch anything you put out!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@Iamtulasidasi]

Your cat and your plants are gorgeous

[@alexsiberry4775]

Definitely do the spotlight series! Perhaps you could focus on your plants in each genus and move slowly through your collection? I would also be really interested to see them in their usual location. How other enthusiasts style and grow their 'helicopter' plants eg Philodendron billietiae, P. atabapoense and Thaumatophyllums also intrigues me.

[@sydneyplantguy]

I have two houseplant tours where you can see where they all normally live :)

[@R0zanax]

Excellent video! Your plants are stunning and it's obvious you really care for them

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@Morghena]

I've loved monsteras ever since I was little and the adansonii is my favourite. I was very excited when I saw your videos the first time last year and now I finally got my own little monstera adansonii seedling. I'm so excited to give your method a go!

[@amelise]

I never was a fan of Adansonii in the ways I'd seen it displayed before, this video showing their potential given some work and time completely changed my mind. I'd been trying to get hold of one since you posted this and finally got a multi-planted pot of it yesterday from a local lady, took cuttings straight away and currently rooting them in water. Can't wait to get them on a moss pole. Thanks for the inspiration Jan. :)

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for the nice comment & happy growing :)

[@shonniemurphy6512]

Yes for a spotlight series! This plant is beautiful! I am inspired to grow mine up a pole now!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@raleighnoel]

This video has everything I need. Calming human, beautiful cat and beautiful plants.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@mysticmoth1111]

Holy cow!! I didn't know adasonii could get so big!!!!

[@Mocoexposed13]

What a beauty wow ,never seen a monstera adansonii in mature stage so gorgeous 😍 😱 that apartment is a gem 💎

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@TheJungleHaven]

Been following you on Instagram for ages but didn't realise you were also on KZbin! I'm always oggling over your gorgeous plants, and this Adansonii is just INSANE (that's some serious growth for such a short amount of time)!! Can't wait to see more! 💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@kimbo3468]

Absolutely love the idea of a spotlight plant series

[@liamscarnivorousplants69]

I decided i want to start growing monstera recently and i knew nothing about moss poles and little about the plants themselves and i just wanted to say your videos are perfect and I've learned a lot

[@justinamontgomery2618]

Yes to the series! Our brains are trying to stay registered! Lots of drool cloths :)....it is the neatest thing to see your plants and listen to your care and see the mature beauty of all the plants we love.....it feels timeless.....only way to describe it for me.....keep being you and keep doing what you are doing.....what interests you is a promise it will keep our attention....tell Brad to keep being Brad too :) see you soon and thanks for your videos...

[@sydneyplantguy]

thank you :)

[@justinamontgomery2618]

@@sydneyplantguy rise and shine we are still in Saturday evening! That is so weird

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

Beautiful Monstera adansonii! You always have the most lush and gorgeous plants! I love the pointers that you cover in this video! Cat is super cute :-).

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@simonesicard4347]

Yes please, plant spotlight series is something I would love to watch! Verrucosum next ? I just started mine on a pole and would love some inspiration :)

[@sydneyplantguy]

Definitely coming !!

[@peterashby-saracen3681]

Incredible!! I've really struggled to get my adansonii to grow into plants that aren't straggly and embarrassing so your advice is really appreciated.

[@itsshwetas]

I'm grateful this video popped up in my feed! What a great idea for a series. And what lovely plants! I'll watch anything with plants this lush!!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@Sadistichippo]

I had no idea the leaves on adansoni could get this big!! I’ve never fallen for them because I like the big leaves.. I always thought they were small babies. Thanks for showing it off

[@kittermew4139]

Serious plant envy! 😻 Hope my baby grows to look as beautiful and healthy as yours someday!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@tonievangelista293]

Thank you for sharing, watching from Balagtas Bulacan, Godbless,

[@sandiesorchids9387]

Love love love your Monstera adansoni, I guess I need to get the mother grow lights.

[@Gloriajeanne33]

Wow you have the Best Looking Adansonii lve ever seen anywhere. And your whole style of presenting is very relaxed and informal. Looking forward to learning more.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@taylorhillard4868]

Very impressive. I'm doing something similar with pothos. It'll be a bit more work but I'm going to try an air layer to extend. My climbers don't grow well on moss, but they go crazy on just regular old tree branches. I love the look of pretty much all mature aroids compared to the immature stage. (Except may the syngoniums)

[@Amelia38194]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing your tips. I think I’m going to have to give this a go with mine.

[@australiagreg3179]

Absolutley gob smacking Jan, You have turned my world upside down with my plant care and growth methods. You are responsible for me spending over $200 at Bunnings in recent days, (wire mesh, spagnum moss, charcoal etc, etc.) Im loving your video's although I would mentiom that all Bunnings are not created equal. I live in Gladstone and we dont have anywhere near the plant stock that you enjoy in Sydney. Also, I know what you feed your plants, but what do you feed that cat? He is truely a king among felines, he is incredible.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Haha guilty!!! True, apparently bunnings in Queensland have the best stock of them all!! Hehe yes Brad is a beautiful big boy :)

[@qltygrl3187]

I’ve never seen one with leaves that large and beautiful! Amazing plant!

[@JackMontana69]

I'm new to Adansonii and yours make me inspired to make my own. As of now I bought one basket in Home Depot (so bushy for only CA$17.50) and transferred it in 6" nursery pot, beside my TV (wall mounted). And planning to get few more Adansonii for my 6' pole (birch tree pole) to climb on. So excited! I AM SO IMPRESS ON YOUR ADANSONII!!!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks & happy growing :)

[@miriamm.8313]

Yes please. Spotlights all of them Thank u for sharing

[@lizkelleymusic]

This is so wholesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@curiousme8]

Gorgeous plant you managed to grow! Happy to stumble upon your channel. I wish you a lot of success with it!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@cadyzgirlz]

Beautiful monstera adansonii- I'm just finally getting into the monstera & have been trying to gather as much info on growing out a big healthy Adansonii. Thank you for your info and bringing so much great advice to help so just that. I have primarily Hoyas, orchids, peperomia and begonias in my care, but have been wanting to add Monsteras. Looking forward to referring to your videos for help in my new additions. Love the kitty 😺

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@donnaleighh]

Thanks Jan, terrific video - you've inspired me to rethink what I am doing with my adansonaii cuttings ... I'd love to know more about your feeding regime, frequency of feed, mixture of products you use etc

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :) I have linked the fertiliser I use in the description. It's the only one I use and I just use it in line with the recommendations on the bottle :)

[@jameswalls705]

U R MY IDOL WHEN IT COMES TO PLANTS!! THAT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLANT I EVER SAW, REALLY!!!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@mareedonahue8310]

I am absolutely in love with this species and I can't wait to use some of these tips to get mine to grow as big! Wow!

[@njbaquatics4827]

Absolutely stunning definitely gonna use your tips and tricks. I have got one of these but my leaf size is nothing in comparison to yours. Thanks for sharing. I’ll hit you up in a couple of years so you can have a look at how I get on.

[@charlestonreikiwellbe-ingc4611]

Hi there, your plants are gorgeous and I love your tutorials! I’m curious, you mentioned that they grow better in the home that you’re in now, as opposed to where you lived previously. I can see that you have a good bit of natural light coming in from the side, can you share the temperature and humidity that you maintain in there? do you keep your plant room warmer and more humid than the rest of your home?

[@ashleyartus1193]

Just got my first . So now of course since May....I have P. Veracossum. P. Macrophylla. P. Malay gold goddess. Alocasia lauterbachiana. A. Dragon scale. A brancifolia ..A frydek. Largely due to you your knowledge passion and example. Thank you so so much. I adore them. Xx

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Who knew the leaves could get so big. Wow! Thats absolutely beautiful

[@andreamwolf]

I just put my brand new adansonii on my first moss pole, and I'm reconsidering. I had to wrap it around several times because it would have needed an extended pole already. Im considering chopping it and rooting nodes as you have done here and shown its effectiveness so fabulously. How many nodes would you say is too many to plant side by side?

[@bigmcisback]

I'm having a variegated adasonii shipped this week so I revisited your video... cause it had stuck in my head! I'm going to give your method a shot and would "love to see" what you could do with the variegated form!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@lukasspaelter7116]

How is it going? Is ot sizing up? :) I am thinking of getting a variegaged adansonii but I would love to be able to get it to big size

[@yostralienne3123]

YAAAAAY a plant guy in Australia finally ref of products I can find!

[@CheatcodeGlitch]

Your plants are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your methods to grow monster leaves

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@hypkreationz3644]

You deserve wayyyy more followers. I know you'll reach the sky very soon! I love to see it.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@manalani3724]

beautiful plants, thanks for sharing plant care info. much appreciated

[@braveheartopenmind]

I’d love a spotlight series!

[@KombuchaDrinker]

can it get this big under a grow light alone? no indirect sunlight.

[@moosocks3831]

When you chop them, do you let the cut callous over before planting? And do you just pop the new half straight into the soil and it grows a new root system?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes & Yes :)

[@moosocks3831]

@@sydneyplantguy ah fab thank you ❤️

[@jaeellis1762]

Love the idea of a plant spotlight! Your plants are absolutely my GOALS!!! Not as easy to achieve here in Adelaide, gets way colder in winter but I can dream….

[@sydneyplantguy]

thank you :)

[@aleksandrasaneva4661]

Great video, as always ☺️ I'd love to see another one where you talk about the alocasia cuprea you have in the background for example... I recently started with Alocasias, they are beautiful but their chunky mix dries out too quick and they suffer. So I'd mostly like to know how you manage to keep their substrate consistently moist all the time? Or the secret is just to water constantly? 😃

[@sydneyplantguy]

There is one coming :)

[@aniliname]

I do well with lechuza pon and self-watering if you have access to pon where you live

[@radysy381]

I second that I can’t seem to keep more than 3 leaves on them. I bought a second plant to make it more lush but now it only has two leaves 🥺

[@nenee009]

They don't have to be moist all the time. They don't like drying out for long periods of time but constantly moist soil can cause problems as well.

[@leggo971]

I feel so nice watching you while having breakfast in the garden. Very informative and also super relaxing 💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@blackmoreavenue950]

Incredible beautiful 🌱 You are doing a fantastic job! Keep shining!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@shanamonisingha25]

It turn out really beautiful...infact the most beautiful adansoni i had ever seen

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@shreyakshetri2904]

Beautiful and lush plant… haven’t seen such large beautiful leaves as if it’s growing in its natural habitat

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@hsmc4649]

I enjoyed watching your amazing plant journey!🦋

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@neonice]

I'm wondering if the variegated Adansoniis have it in them to get this large, never seen one even close to this!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Given all that variegation the plant wouldn’t have much chlorophyl to help produce growth. So it’s probably possible but will take a while :)

[@teartamother1892]

Fantastic info I just got a cutting,cut into 4 now in water to root, looking forward to grow now with knowledge ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@amandabeck2816]

Oh my goodness what is that gorgeous plant in the corner by the window, with the big splits and variegation?? I love your channel, I NEVER watch KZbinrs but you've inspired me to completely redo my plant room 😁

[@sydneyplantguy]

It’s a variegated epipremnum pinnatum

[@amandabeck2816]

@@sydneyplantguy thank you!! I just ordered myself one, fingers crossed one day it looks like yours!

[@Texas7Gen]

WOW! I am sitting here in disbelief of what you created with this monstera adansonii! I ordered moss poles for some of my pathos plants and "smaller" philodendrons, in hopes that the leaves will grow larger... then your video came up and I am sitting here in Bastrop Texas in AWE of your channel. Question for you, did you make your misspoke for this plant, it looks like wire rolled up around sphagnum moss. Well sir you have a new fan for your channel!!

[@Texas7Gen]

Moss pole

[@Texas7Gen]

I found your video on how you make your moss poles.

[@djowen23]

@@Texas7Gen he has some videos on making Moss poles!

[@elinallamas8638]

Do you have another link for the fertilizer ? or if you changed what you use for this plant to something else ? I have had my plant for a few months but the leaves are growing in smaller not larger thinking Maybe its the fertilizer

[@Patt089]

Great video! I'm just starting to fill my new flat with plants, Figured I'd settle by making walls of monstera, pothos and some boston ferns. My monsteras didn't come with poles but i recently bought a bunch. Is the water propagation really a mandatory step or can I start by propping cuts directly into soil with added poles?

[@rashmi6119]

Sir ji bahut jyada acha aur healthy mostera h kya daalte jo sir please bataiye

[@margimorris7360]

Hello. I have just found your channel. Loved this video. I have never grown a plant on a pole so this may be a silly question but once the plant reaches your desired height could you just cut and propagate or give away.

[@eiffon]

please continue this series. thank you for your insight

[@C2C.]

Didn't fully appreciate the beauty of anadansonii until now -- thanks!

[@Mellow.Sol999]

Beautiful Monstera Adansonii😍. When I first saw this video i was immediately inspired to grow aroids on moss poles especially bc I’m really into specific vining plants at the moment!😊

[@hc_jiymister5577]

I’ve been here since 17k subs!! Phew I can tell you’ll be massive in terms of subs

[@asianangie7209]

Thank you for sharing your tips! It is so healthy and beautiful!

[@Kurtjeeee]

are they all in an ariod pot and do you keep them then in there no matter how huge they get..?

[@user-qo4yw8rf3g]

I'm growing this, already got my cuttings, moss pole and my determination to get mine as beautiful as yours.

[@Jen-fl6ux]

I've just added an extension to mine and the leaves aren't sizing up at all. It's nice and full but I wish it would start maturing. Thanks for the video

[@sydneyplantguy]

Try providing more light :)

[@dwight971]

Thanks again. Do you use your chunky mix for this as well, or do you amend it with anything else?

[@sydneyplantguy]

I do :)

[@dwight971]

@Sydney Plant Guy well if you swear by it, I'mma swear by it too😆😆

[@CreativelyChristoph-wg7wn]

Thanks for the video, do you think it is possible to get mine that big with living in the North West of England?

[@ArtraLife]

most beautiful Monstera I've seen!!! amazing thank you!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@gracemagallaneslife]

You really have the green hand ... U make everything big! Lovin your plants!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :) a green thumb is a skill that is acquired :) so keep practicing :)

[@phunk8607]

didn't realised you are also on youtube (followed on instagram)... just got recommended... good to see longer format here

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@vorkosiganhs]

Hello, great video, thx a lot. Got a question: what do you mean with sufficient roots?

[@sydneyplantguy]

The size of the root system should be in proportion to the cutting it needs to support. So there I can’t give u an exact amount as it depends on the size of the cutting. The more roots the better though :)

[@jamal5714]

Fully respect this video as many plant owners never tell you how they get their plants this big

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@thenoodle888]

Incredible. Is this currently still just the 3 shoots? (You said one didn’t make it on the most recent cut and extend)

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes 3:)

[@adidarmawan]

Thank you for patiently experimenting & finally sharing your knowledge of your journey & successes!! You may have finally encouraged me to do similar approach of moss poles + chop & extend! 😆. Would love to see more spotlight series of other plants as well! Btw, I don’t know if you ever got to document your moving journey/process at all, but a possible future YT video could be covering how to move with so many large plants collection with minimal damages…? I just recently moved cross country and could only take very few plants with me and had to donate 90% of my plants away. (Also love to see Brad!! 😍😍).

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) didn’t document my journey when I moved last but i just moved down the road so I actually walked my large plants to the new house haha

[@adidarmawan]

@@sydneyplantguy Oh nice! Big/faraway moves are so stressful, especially if you have large plants (size/collections)!! 😌

[@Mobijub]

Sydney Plant guy, do you have a Esqueleto to compare with the adansonii? Shows the differences in the petioles. TIA.

[@sydneyplantguy]

I don’t :)

[@makidr100]

Was wondering where you got your moss pole? I got some for mine to try and get it started in this direction but they turned out to be garbage. Do you have any you'd recommend? Or what you used?

[@sydneyplantguy]

I make them myself :) check out my tutorials in my moss pole playlist

[@ronyogaguits]

Maybe a silly question. But after the chops and extend, do you keep the top portion or the main plant to get the bigger leaves?

[@sydneyplantguy]

The top :)

[@DavidMichaelCommer]

What happens if you don't chop off the top when it reaches the top of the pole? Does the plant suffer, does it stop growing vertically, does it begin trailing from the top? Can you cut the top off and root that part and then repot it with a new pole?

[@MsOhana808]

I was wondering about -did you fertilize the plant through all of this and what did you use? A beauty for sure!!👍🏽

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes, it's linked in the description :)

[@ildikojones7073]

Thanks for this. Do you have/use grow lights at all?

[@sydneyplantguy]

I do but not for this one :) check out my set-up/plant tour playlist to learn more :)

[@vintage.physics]

You said to treat thrips you use confidor by Bayer? How do you get that? I know you’re not in the US, but I’m just wondering if you have a way to get it that I’m not finding. Thank you!

[@sydneyplantguy]

It has been discontinued since so don’t think you can buy it anymore :(

[@vintage.physics]

@@sydneyplantguy dang! Thank you for letting me know!

[@rosyperu88]

yes! please make a series! I would love to see a Monstera albo next

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

It’s amazing!! You are such a smart man! Thank you for sharing your experience with me.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@saskiadeclercq6308]

I just love how you grow your aroids! What I have been wondering (and can't find it in your video's) is how you do the transfer from plants grown in soil to you soilless mix & mosspoles. I guess you can't just flush out the soil, pop it on a mosspole with the chunky mix and expect it to thrive right away. Do I make a chunky mix with a bit of soil mixed in and wait till it's rooted in the pole to switch to completely soilless? I have a few cuttings growing in water and a few I bought in soil, but I want to try your way of growing them. Thanks in advance, and please keep on making this content! :D

[@sydneyplantguy]

I think you’re overcomplicating it :) I just pot them up

[@saskiadeclercq6308]

In your soilless mix?

[@juliashearer7842]

This technique is absolute genius

[@DimaculanganPunch]

I know it's not on a moss pole, but would love to know your Thai Constellation care. I have one with now 7 leaves, latest one with inner fenestrations. Wondering how others take care of them.