I made 2 NEW Philodendron Moss Poles! Chatty Repot Start to Finish!

[@katiewilliams9273]

I found if you add your pole first to the pot then add your soil from the top then add the moss it's much easier. I hope you will try it and see if you like it

[@brooklin_bernek]

That doesn’t work for me because my soil is a soilless chunky mix so all the chunky amendments get all over it drives me crazy. I do exactly what Sydney plant guy does it’s super effective , deff check out his video :)

[@katiewilliams9273]

@@brooklin_bernek ya I watch him also. My soil mix is super chunky, and I just put it on something to catch all the chucks that fall out

[@WandaJacks]

Not sure if you take content suggestions but can you try using “solar wire mesh” to make a moss pole on your channel? It appears to be the exact same thing as the wire hardcloth mesh that you’re using but it comes in a roll already cut 8 inches wide. It’s used to keep birds out of solar panels on roofs. I am really interested in your opinion and to see if it would work better or if it’s just easier. You can also try using a thing called c ring (sometimes called hog ring) pliers instead of zip ties. Thanks!

[@karenamalfi8551]

“No plants until the end of the year” my husband hasn’t laughed that hard in awhile 🙂Also, I’m in Florida and I use frost cloths from Amazon for my outdoor plants. They work really well. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you 🙂

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! lol I'll have to check them out! Appreciate it!

[@angelina.dejesus]

When you spend more money on plants rather then clothes for yourself >> couldn’t relate more LOL

[@jpgypsyxo]

I live in New Orleans and any time the weather drops below 45-50* I cover my plants with a sheet or frost clothes, usually just in the evenings and over night. Once the sun comes up, I remove them. The only time I keep them covered during the day is if frost hits or it’s under 40*

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks for sharing! I need to get some frost clothes then!!

[@ConnieP92]

Beautiful Majestic & Serpens Melissa! They look so pretty on their new poles ❣And yes...I too deliberately go around and look for dried cataphylls to remove. It's almost ASMR for me 😉Also please try and convince hubby to do the repot...it's great to see you together and yes we all want to know how you met etc etc! And Oh my goodness Melissa you're so cute when trying to convince yourself that you 'need' another plant...I'm the same so I totally agree it wouldn't we right going home empty handed🤭 Oh and the mike was perfect. Your editing was entertaining and never too chatty...that's what keeps you real and down to earth 👌🏼

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback so much! I spend a lot of time in editing and hope the videos come out okay but it's hard to know unless someone comments or notices so thank you 🙏 Working on hubby still lol but going to try and make it happen soon!

[@M-R-Garden]

I LOVE YOU AND YOUR PLANTS.

[@vernareidy6518]

Waive when you drive by Wilmington! Love Gunters Greenhouse.

[@bamhottness]

I have been watching on your platforms for awhile now, lol you are coming out of your shell lately, love the lil corky intro!

[@andyandbee]

When you go to those old plant shop you can just get some plant pots or pot accessories so you have a memory 💚🪴🌿

[@katiewilliams9273]

The sound is much better . Thank you for sharing

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

omg a couples repot would be so cute!!! 😂

[@MamaCookieMonsterz]

Yeah I'm in Ohio and it's gotten down to the low 60's, high 50's at night so I brought all my indoor plants I took out in. I only have my Boston fern out now

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh wow 50's already. I grew up in Ohio! :) I hope they transition back in well for you!!

[@MamaCookieMonsterz]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you! So far, so good🙏👍

[@daniellegalvin6722]

I’m in NC and I was wondering what plant shops do you like to go to when you are visiting? I’m new to houseplants now going on 4 months and I’m in love with all houseplants and need to know what places to shop are the best. 😊 Ok I posted that to soon and watched more. I’m in Clayton so I’m sure I’ve been to all the ones you have. Next time if you haven’t been to Growin Green you should go. It’s awesome!

[@brooklin_bernek]

That the same moss I use because it’s cheap but I’m starting to hate it , it’s so gross with twigs and even seen dead leaves lmao!!! So I got myself that New Zealand moss and OMGOSH!! It’s so so gorgeous and smells great ❤❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

I love that brand but def pricey! :)

[@bikercherrygirl]

Hello Melissa. I just happened upon your channel. What caught my attention was having so many moss poles! I use moss poles also for some of my plants. I have enjoyed watching this video and the 31 moss pole video! 🥰🪴 I’m in Colorado. I’ll be bringing plants inside probably in the next 2-3 weeks. I keep all my Tropicals inside. All my succulents and cactus are outside.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Hi there! Thanks for watching!! haha yes, I love moss poles it's so fun having them climb and grow bigger leaves! ☺️ I hope the transition to bringing them back inside goes well for you!

[@hattiesimpson6941]

I’ve been watching you for a few weeks now but I had no idea you’re from Raleigh! Logan’s plant shop downtown off of peace street has some beautiful variegated plants a couple of weeks ago when I went. I also love homewood for rare plants, they’re greenhouse is amazing! Atlantic gardens is neat but not my favorite either!

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh yes, I meant to check them out before we moved away but never made it downtown. I never went to Homewood either lol. So many places I miss! The plant shops here just aren't the same :(

[@melissarushing2538]

Hi Melissa! I love watching your vids of putting plants on moss poles. I was wondering if you would do an update vid of all your moss poles, that'd be great. I'm like you, I'm becoming obsessed w/putting many of my plants on moss poles. It's just so rewarding watching them grow n mature, right? Anywho, thank you for another awesome vid and I'll be looking forward to that moss poles update vid. Thanks!🙏😇

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! oh good idea! I could definitely share a collection video of them all. It would be a lot of plants lol

[@Pelekila1960]

The better-gro from Amazon was $5.98 now $6.98 the new version same size from what I’ve seen goes up to $15.98 I have bought as many as I could. Haven’t found at Lowe’s or Home Depot as yet. Love your videos YOU’RE AWESOME ,,!👍🏾👏🏾

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much!! That $15.98 price is crazy! 😬 I would have done the same!!

[@erikm8372]

Idk why but at the start with your little song, you suddenly reminded me of Kacey Musgraves! Are you a country singer by chance? 🤣 hehe jk. But anyway thanks for this inspiration. I needed something to get me going to make moss poles right now… way too many aroids on the struggle bus lol

[@plantsbymelissa]

haha definitely not a singer at all but thank you! 😂🙏 Sorry about your aroids! Hoping they can make a comeback for you soon!!

[@brooklin_bernek]

Omg Melissa the Serpens is looking so much better ❤❤❤❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I hope it does okay 😬

[@katyperx8676]

"Oh! That plant might a bit thirsty!" Coming from a husband😍 that's the cutest thing I've heard so far.💯

[@plantsbymelissa]

haha thanks! lol he is usually on top of it if it needs water but occasionally remind him 😆

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Nice chatting plus 🌱care video,I challenged myself not to get plants for a year now🎉you can do it !💚🌱🌵☘️💚

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

I live in North Iowa ( about 2 hrs south of Minneapolis ) Our estimated first frost date this year is October 1st, but a random frost in mid September isn't unheard of lol. I don't think that will happen this year, but I have to start keeping a very close eye on the weather in about 2-3 weeks. I'll probably have to be bringing my plants in soon where they'll stay until May/June depending on weather. ☹

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh wow, sorry it gets so cold there so soon! Hoping the weather stays warm a little longer for you and your plants ☺️

[@Blastyii]

Super beautiful plants! I’m glad they look so healthy! My monstera albo had root rot today and it was so emotional 😭

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I’m so so sorry 😢 I feel that pain! I really hope it does okay and makes a comeback for you 🥺

[@kathleenhall3868]

Melissa, another good video. Could I ask a couple of questions about the two props: 1. When "last year" did you chop each (roots grew like that in 9 mos or ??) and 2. Were they in your IKEA cabinet the entire time?? Trying to learn how to be fearless, chopping and propping, like you!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! Sure! I chopped them up (majestic was one vine and cut into 3 - a top cut, mid and bottom cut) and I cut off the rotted roots so all of this has been the regrowth. I definitely can be lazy to pot up propagations sometimes but I tend to just sit and forget about them while they work on regrowing. I had them in my cabinet the whole time and just wet the moss when it starts getting dry. The Serpens was a top cut and a bottom cut.

[@brooklin_bernek]

Yay come on hubs repot your marble queen for us 😊😊😊😊

[@brooklin_bernek]

I am in PA. HoneyBrook Pa to be exact and it can go under freezing 🥶 so I have to bring all of mine in. How cute was the “breaking news 📰 “ ahahahah

[@Amandasplants]

Everything was good girl thanks for the chatty video

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you for the feedback! Appreciate it!!

[@darlenegriffith5625]

Audio sounded great.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! Appreciate that! Still making some changes with it but glad is sounds good!

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh wow, a year is tough but that would be amazing if you were able to do that! 🫶

[@bewarethenight6749]

Hahahaha loved the intro!❤ I'M FROM ASHEVILLE, NC ❤❤❤❤ are you from NC? I also have a variegated Micans. If you want a cutting, you can have it.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! We love Asheville! Been there several times :) We lived in the triangle area for the past 18 years, my husband grew up in NC. I appreciate that but I wouldn't feel right taking a micans from you 🥺

[@Dieppaloveplants]

My bdY is in January 26 😊💚💚💚💚

[@kspence5300]

Good audio!

[@brooklin_bernek]

I agree ☝🏼

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!!

[@yvonnevigil7489]

have you used a liquid fertilizer rather than a pebble scoop in?. Super thrive can you use everytime you water?. thanks

[@kdshockley2016]

Melissa, can you do a video on Birklin Phil’s? Do you have any of these? I love them so much but they don’t do well for me. Should they be on a pole? You are so knowledgeable about plants and what’s best to be successful.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I have a birkin! It doesn’t grow that fast for me but I really should give it more light. It’s a “self header” so it doesn’t need a moss pole. I have a stake for support in mine. It caught spider mites several months ago when I had them so I ended up chopping the top off 😅 but it’s regrowing. I would recommend a chunky mix and light! They can revert back to a rojo congo 🙃

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Exactly and make sure you let it almost dry out before next watering

[@melbar79]

Melissa, Do you still use the Fox Farms potting mix in your diy soil mix? I have tried this and noticed that my soil mix with this product does not dry fast enough and I had root rot on my plants. Was just wondering if you still use this brand or something else?

[@princesssunrays]

When watching this video after the whole aroid market thing

[@lisamiddleton2638]

Do you prefer orchid moss over sphagnum moss for your moss poles? I’m just about to start making them and not sure which way to go.

[@sherryporsch9349]

Orchid moss? Is it sphagnum? That’s what ppl use in moss poles. 💚

[@liliromero4910]

The moss you use for orchids is spagnum moss…

[@sasmitaswain9606]

Can you please guide how to make moss poll and links to buy them

[@plantsbymelissa]

Are you talking about thiccly poles? I get them off amazon :) The wire poles I make I have a DIY tutorial. I have about 30 videos saved in my moss pole playlist that goes into more details! I filmed a lot of poles and their process :) I also have links to everything in my video descriptions! Thiccly Poles: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2JVYV1G?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0BQR6GVB3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27D4Z5CKST4WL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin&th=1

[@tmczavala1]

Hi 👋. What's the very last thing you were adding into the dirt? You were kind of sprinkling it on top. Is there a link to it?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Hi, it's mycorrhizal fungi and you can buy it on amazon. Here's what I am using: www.amazon.com/dp/B081QF9ZW6/ref=twister_B0BN29CXWM?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

[@tmczavala1]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you 😊

[@carolstuff]

💚🌱

[@PRmoon596]

Where is your repotting mat from? So cute!

[@plantsbymelissa]

It's from amazon but I don't have a link for the exact one. I got it awhile ago. Here's a similar one I found :) www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLN6R7SJ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B0BLN6R7SJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.B6F3YIOPBQAN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1

[@lisaanglim9588]

I don’t have any plants outside I thought I would but I ended up not doing it.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Maybe next year! ☺️

[@MissSyrinxie]

Is there such a thing as "too early" to start a plant on a moss pole? I have some teeny tiny babies from Botanicaz, an etsy seller in WA state, and I want to get them started asap but don't want to risk hurting them! :) love your videos!

[@plant-logic]

I'm thinking there are 2 factors for the timing of switching to moss poles. One is the stress of the move, and the other is the time waiting for the plant to start climbing. For the stress, I'd think of it as just a repotting. If you think the little plants would undergo too much stress for a repot, I'd probably avoid the moss pole. If the plants were a new purchase, they're probably already quite stressed from the transition to your home, so it may be advisable to delay the pole. Once the plants are used to your environment and become a little more established, they'll probably do better switching over. More roots and leaves allow for quicker recovery. Then for the climb, the quicker your plants get used to the pole switch, the sooner they'll be ready to start growing up the pole. I think the key here is the root system. If the roots are undersized for the moss pole pot, you may spend a while waiting for those to fill out. Smaller roots could also struggle more with the stress, potentially delaying the climb further. There may also be additional maintenance required like keeping the moss moist to encourage aerial roots to attach. There may be a third factor if moss poles are a new thing for you. Some experimentation may be involved with getting the moss pole going which could allow for a greater chance of something going wrong with a plant. Different species react to changes a bit differently. Some could adapt quite ready without problems and do just fine with a more immediate switch. If you're not sure about the plants you have, I'd say it's safer to allow the roots and a couple leaves to develop more, then make the switch. If you're feeling adventurous or curious and the potential of the plant dying isn't too costly, it may be worth just giving it a go and see what happens. I have a tendency to take that approach. If I was a cat, 9 lives wouldn't be enough!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! I thought it was a little different lol. We love Asheville! Been there several times :) My husband grew up in NC, but we lived in the triangle area for about 18 years! Thank you! That is so kind but I definitely wouldn't feel right taking a cutting from you 🥺

[@youdidist]

☺️ rhx

[@brooklin_bernek]

Melissa!!! Does planty supplies count also for the ban !????

[@plantsbymelissa]

ughhh I wasn't counting on that haha. I'll have to buy something if I need it but going to try not to go overboard 😂

[@rachel8932]

Is there any way you could provide a link to the mycorrhizae that you use? I didn't see it in the description or amazon storefront. hopefully I didn't just overlook it

[@plantsbymelissa]

Sure! Here's what I use! www.amazon.com/dp/B081QF9ZW6/ref=twister_B0BN29CXWM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@lisaanglim9588]

It seems that most people that have the serpens, have trouble with it

[@plantsbymelissa]

I’ll see how it grows for me! I think it’s such a unique philo!

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

What was that you sprinkled on the top of the plants? A systemic?

[@plantsbymelissa]

It’s mycorrhizae fungi! I don’t use systemics 🫶🏻

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

@@plantsbymelissa thanks I will have to look at what that is and I understand why u don’t use systemic

[@rosemontez3674]

What the substrate “we don’t talk about”?

[@plantsbymelissa]

sol soils

[@brooklin_bernek]

Companies are such trash 🗑️ these days!

[@plantsbymelissa]

😬 I wished more people knew the truth about some and how they act!

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

The marketing person you were working with May have left the company. An artist had been sent all of Faber Castel products and she was supposed to do something for them and the marketing person had left and she never heard back and she felt bad she was never able to do something in return for them. But using your content wo permission in ad purposes is bad

[@plantsbymelissa]

Which company are you talking about?

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

@@plantsbymelissa you were talking about a plant company reaching out to you and then communicating just dropped. I watched a couple of your recent vids today to catch up so maybe this isn’t the vid u talked about that in