Latest Import and Prop Update: How Are They Doing? | Plus Propagating More Plants

Aloha! Join me as I give you an update on how all of the recently imported plants are doing, as well as an update on the recent propagations we've done together. We will also be propagating a few more houseplants in my house that desperately need a trim. There will be lots of Theo "help" along the way.
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[@JJ-ec9lp]

I put my cats in time out when they’re acting out for attention. Drop everything you’re doing and pick them up, don’t speak to or pet them, and put them in the bathroom for like 5 minutes. It stopped both my cats from scratching the couch, knocking stuff off counters, and biting plants. They learn that by doing these things to gain ur attention, they end up apart from you and bored. Idk if it works for every cat, but yelling at them or (god forbid) spraying them with water or something, doesn’t work because it either gives them what they want or makes them uncomfortable and lose trust in you.

[@laurabay8626]

I hate to see you having so much trouble with the props! Given your situation as a plant dealer, I highly encourage you to look into getting a grow tent. I think your props will all root and grow much more successfully for you if you can enclosed them in a high humidity and controlled lighting situation. That has been my experience at least. The other upside to that is you have no worries about household critters playing in the props. The stanleyana definitely root faster/better and a very high humidity environment, even though they will then grow wonderfully in room conditions. I’ve also found water propagation to be my slowest method of root growth, except for Syngonium and pothos. The rest all seem to root much faster for me in some sort of substrate like moss, Treefern, perlite… anything where the roots have to search a bit for water. Sometimes I think being in the vial of water let the roots be a little lazy. Hope everything picks up for you soon! (my kitties tend to get mischievous when I am filming also, I think they get confused by the fact that we are wandering around and talking to nobody, lol).

[@MarisaAndChew]

I saw on the houseplant subreddit last night someone posted a sign at home depot that said they had albos and they were 279.98 and you needed to ask customer service (they were not on display just the sign). So if big box stores are selling still for 280 USD then anyone who is thinking 40 from a private seller must be forgetting a 0 on there... I do hope to see one one day for 100 or less (CAD) but dang i would never lowball someone especially with something like 40 dollars!!! My venus fly trap yesterday was 12 dollars and that's the going price this year at every location I've seen them, if a bog plant is going to cost me that much i def don't expect to trade 4 of then for an albo! SMH!!! Edit I thought you were talking about monster but now I'm thinking you might've been talking about syngonium... HD had the monsteras

[@AlohaPlantLife]

No I was definitely talking about the monstera💚

[@katiewilliams9273]

You have a beautiful home. Not about plants but I just had to say that. Super jealous 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!💚

[@MikeyDonna]

I’ve heard that if you put a Pothos cutting into another prop it gives off some kind of hormones and stimulates new roots. Donna

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I do do that when I have pothos cuttings available💚

[@MariePotsPlants]

I know you have a ton of knowledge and know what you’re doing so I don’t like suggesting something so meek but from what I have heard and experienced pothos cuttings in water propagation does really help. Idk if you use root hormone or anything but I had a spider baby for over a month in water and nothing.. I added some pothos and within a week it sprouted roots! Idk 🤷🏻‍♀️ maybe worth a try.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

When I have pothos cuttings available I do add them. I’m going to try mixing some rooting hormone into the water today and see what happens💚

[@MariePotsPlants]

@@AlohaPlantLife Awesome! Let us know how that goes. My husband is a cannabis grower on a very large scale (100% legal here) and they use root hormone on their clones and the roots they get are insane! 😂 like I seriously get jealous 😆 it’s magical stuff.

[@MarisaAndChew]

lol Theo is like "y'all I kid you not, my mama has NO RULES about me being on the counter or in the jungle of plants when you're not here!!! Don't you believe her!!" and all of us cat owners are nodding and smiling at Theo's lie because he tells it so convincingly :P

[@MarisaAndChew]

I had a regular deliciosa in march of last year arrive frozen and then it melted.... i kept the stump in the pot bc meh, and they replaced the plant, then about 3 months later, I got a very tiny leaf or two.... then, my dog was jealous of the plant getting attention so he ripped off the new leaves and uprooted the stump ripping off almost all the roots, so I put it in water to see if it could resurrect a second time, it did... and then when it had enough roots I potted it up with my other monster bc he didn't bug it. He again got mad and ripped it up and beheaded it except for one leaf that was unfurling, that brought us to about March this year... sooo back into water, and now finally it is back in soil, with its friends, and it has 3 leaves!! Chew has learned that "no touch mama's plants" only gives him an itchy mouth and a mad mama when he doesn't listen... ALL THAT to say, i think you will get roots and new growth bc my stump after the freeze was like maybe an inch long and had clearly been through the weather, and then its been uprooted and had its roots and leaves ripped off several times since and its sitting there singing "I'm a Survivor!!" like nothing happened. It is funny that my youngest monstera is the middle size, my oldest is the smallest and its replacement is the largest though... Age clearly doesn't matter!!! I had the black nodes so I do def see opportunity for life! I have been using some rooting hormone this summer and a makeup brush that is useless for makeup and putting it on nodes of plants that are planted and then misting it (pothos, philo brasil, and then even my alocasia nodes) and i have got branching and new growth so i am thinking that hormone with a bit of a mist actually helps. I've started to use it on my water props as well. I can't recall if you use a rooting hormone but it seems to work! I have the one by pro-mix.

[@lucasvermeulen4454]

It´s a great moment seeing youve uploaded a new vid.

[@mwatson4970]

Happy to see a new video from you. Sorry plants are not cooperating fully from "death box", yet.

[@cindywannamaker5299]

Love seeing your videos and how well your plants look! I have a Cuprea that I've had for 2 weeks. I haven't watered it because it's still wet. Now it is drooping badly. I repotted in a good soil mix. What do I do??? I love that little baby. Help!! Lol

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I think I just replied to you about this in a different comment but let me know if that wasn’t you (so many comments this weekend and they’re starting to blur together in my brain🙃)

[@cindywannamaker5299]

@AlohaPlantLife you did! Thanks! Don't know how you keep up with all you do!

[@pattygaspari-bridges5637]

So sorry youre having so much frustration with imports via the burocracy. Your video was terrifuc. I love watching you do propagation and plant chores. It really helps me as I assess and care for my plants particularly those which are struggling. Love Theo, he definitely wants your attention. Maybe he thinks youre taking to him when you record and expects your undivided attention. But cant account for when hes an angel when youre not in the room. Best wishes for better luck with the imports. Everything looks stunning. Peace ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You know you could be on to something. Theo absolutely hates it if anything emits sound from my phone. That also causes him to start misbehaving🤔

[@KathyGallagher01]

I’m so, so sorry your having all this trouble with shipments it’s crazy what’s happening. I’m not even sure I can say anything that may make you feel better with the situation. Theo is so funny he knows knows he will get attention if he plays with the plants lol. 💚

[@joannanovara815]

M.standelyana are notoriously difficult to root. You could try a prop box, I use a moss/perlite mix or if you use stratum a cup with stratum/perlite and a leca reservoir

[@lindasnowling1775]

Have propergated monsters standlana several times in soil. Worked everytime. Give it a try. But do not keep the soil to wet.

[@dora9368]

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[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Try putting some of the Monstera Standleyana in sphagnum moss

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

How can I buy some of your plants? Do you ship these?

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Maybe you should try adding a few pothos cuttings to the water to help them root!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I do this when I have cuttings available and the standleyana previously had pothos cuttings in them and it did nothing lol

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@AlohaPlantLife where can I see your cuttings? I've wanted to buy some of your plants for a long time but the ones on your site, I already have or have had in the past!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@mydogmyplantsandme The only ones I’m shipping at the moment are the plants on the website. That might change in the next few months. I’ll keep you all updated💚

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@AlohaPlantLife Oh, okay. Thank you! 💚

[@lizlangan3544]

my standyliana ( cobra) props take FOREVER to root , but suddenly you will turn and see a ton of growth!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’ve given me hope!💚

[@dora9368]

I wonder if you put a little bit of liquid fertilizer in the water 💦 props would that help those struggling to root??? Hope all works out for you ❤️🌹

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I’m going to try adding a little rooting hormone to the water tomorrow, and will let you all know how it works out💚

[@The_Black_Truth]

PR💚PAGATI💚NS...AND G💚💚D UPDATES T💚💚!!!

[@boxergirl7293]

you are the best ! You have helped me be a better plant parent. I Just love all your amazing videos you are so smart and you have helped me immensely. Thank you.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awe thank you so much!💚

[@sage2339]

Have u thought about adding a POTHOS cutting to your babies that don't want to root up for you...just a thought.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Yes I do this when I have cuttings available and the standleyana previously had pothos cuttings in them and it did nothing lol

[@dora9368]

What editing program do you use to edit your videos 📸 please let me know. I've been looking for one

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I use adobe premiere pro and I so wish I had a partnership with them where I could offer you a discount code, but it hasn’t happened yet. Fingers crossed maybe I can land that kind of deal with them sometime in the future🤞🏻

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Sour patch kid! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dora9368]

I looked on the Aloha Plant Life website, but I didn't see any plants for sale 😢

[@AlohaPlantLife]

There’s literally 100s www.alohaplantlife.com/shop-plants

[@nathaliebjrkas9781]

I know you know cats, so im not trying to educate you. But, i know cats like to be in the height, and they really enjoy if they can move around exploring. So dedicating some shelves for them around the house, can make them stop playing with your plants :) and also cat grass. :) love your videos, all of them 😍

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I tried cat grass with Theo in a video a few months ago and he loved it but still messed with the other plants. He’s really just doing it to get my attention whenever he wants something. They also have their perches downstairs and my upstairs landing is open to the downstairs so they like to perch up there especially when I’m cleaning the floors. It’s like they’re the cleaning supervisors telling me when I missed a spot lol.

[@nathaliebjrkas9781]

@@AlohaPlantLife ah 😂 I have been watching you for months now, so i have totally missed the cat grass or just forgot. Maybe he will let the plants be when he's more grown up ☺️

[@lvbaum3]

Good luck getting it now that it’s in CA USDA. I never received mine. One was sent back after two weeks of sitting. The replacement order sat for over a month and was sent back. No one could help me or find out why. I would receive the exact text you got too.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Did you try contacting customs and if so were you able to actually get anyone on the phone?

[@lvbaum3]

@@AlohaPlantLife - I tried with no luck to get ahold of someone in customs. DHL would only tell me they (customs) are understaffed and that is why the plants are delayed. I imported several types before this with no issues. Twice in a row of refusals this time however has turned me off from importing now. I really do hope you receive your plants!

[@carolinebaines8735]

My Philodendron Sodiroi aff took 2 1/2 months in the prop box to put out a pup. Don’t give up 😜

[@sonyad.5942]

I’m also trying to save a Monstera Standleyana after root rot and it is slow going. It had mild root rot due to drying out because my greenhouse is hotter since my neighbor cut down his trees and I haven’t gotten it to improve even with shade cloth. I brought it out and it was bouncing back, but maybe I overwatered it because the bottom leaves started dying. I removed all the questionable roots and repotted. Now it is sad and wilty, but I hope it will rebound eventually. It’s been a hard summer!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Bad neighbor, lol

[@sonyad.5942]

@@AlohaPlantLife Well, to be fair, he didn’t have much choice. Insurance companies in Florida have declared war on trees near houses, especially pine trees! 😕

[@laurenervin1404]

Oh man, majestics grow FAST once they get going! I love them for that. They propagate easily as well👌

[@tammyreed6088]

Can you please tell me about the antherium that are not selling they are beaiuttiful.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

They are anthurium crystallinum!💚

[@kylieemorrison7824]

hay girl im is the USA do you ship to the us im thinking on getting a majestic and a vercosum how much do u sell them for

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Hi! I’m currently only shipping the plants on my website but that might change in the next few months💚

[@kylieemorrison7824]

@@AlohaPlantLife awsome

[@DoraTheExplora50]

Great job 👍

[@sandyevans7454]

Theo giving you a love bite to tell you forget the plants and love me more!

[@dora9368]

I'm happy to learn things are a little bit better than I expected 😊

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Have the import guidelines changed recently? Maybe that's why you're having so many issues lately. 🤔

[@AlohaPlantLife]

No clue

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@@AlohaPlantLife someone told me you're supposed to have a license to import plants now. Has it been that way for a while?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@mydogmyplantsandme I’ve always had to have one

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@AlohaPlantLife Oh okay, well, I wasn't sure, I've never imported plants. So I honestly don't know every step that you have to take. I did watch your import video but I don't remember you saying anything about needing a license. Maybe I need to watch it again!! 🤣🤣 I think I'm going to do that!

[@DoraTheExplora50]

Love all your plants 🌵❤ 🌵

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathyspooner7093]

How do i see what plants are for sale

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You can visit my website to see the plants available to be purchased and shipped. www.AlohaPlantLife.com

[@DoraTheExplora50]

Thanks for the update 😃

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@attfram]

Peperomia in pon?? Possible?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Not one I would try in pon

[@dora9368]

Hi Drea and all❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Hi! I totally just realized I’m answering all your comments in the reverse order. Sorry about that lol.

[@newleafvibes]

Standleyana is a bitch to prop. I ended up putting mine on a heat mat in high humidity and that seemed to work

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thanks for the tip!