Thai Constellation | An Extremely Rootbound Repotting

It's time to repot my Monster Thai Constellation. I can't believe how much it's grown over the past 2 years. It's potted in Lechuza-Pon, a mineral substrate. I'm using a self watering planter. The one it was previously potted in is a Lechuza Delta 20. The current planter is a Lechuza Quadro LS.
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[@NaturallyNatural81]

the way my jaw fell!!! I almost dropped a tear when the piece fell out

[@leafydiva]

I was so shocked I had to take a break! 😅

[@NaturallyNatural81]

@@leafydiva we had the same face. 😲

[@regurii]

Tip; this is a lot easier to do underwater! If you have a large tub, drown the entire pot and then start wiggling it loose (I had a monstera in a big glass vase that felt like it was seconds away from exploding 😂 I struggled for a long time until I tried drowning the entire thing and it let go almost immediately, it's now my go to for very rootbound pots I can't get out!)

[@leafydiva]

That’s genius! I would’ve never thought to do that! I’m gonna try it next time I have a difficult repot. Thanks! ☺️🫶

[@Lemons19902010]

I love how realistic this repot was!

[@josephaLangSeb]

It so helpful to see how plant repotting has its challenges. Nice to see the realness.🪴🪴 Love the Tee shirt also.

[@ms.Outspokenmusiklover2179]

Please show us how the plant does after a couple of weeks. I have a large plant that I plan on cutting back too which is over 20 yrs old.

[@Yerkbug]

I love chaotic repots. It makes me feel like I'm not alone. Thanks for being real on here! You are the Queen of Pon, I have learned so much from you.❤

[@leafydiva]

Oh thank you! ☺️🫶

[@moore_hd1676]

The way I gasped when the big chunk fell!! Also idk why I find it so funny you graverobbed the zebrina of it’s pon 😂

[@carolinebaines8735]

You can stretch your PON by adding perlite. I use around 25-50% Viagrow Course & Chunky. I’m also experimenting with adding No. 9 orchiata.

[@Moreliana]

Literally subbed because this was as real as it gets … the commentary had me rolling 😂

[@leafydiva]

Thank you and welcome! ☺️

[@Erixamarle]

Awe your not stupid. Your real and not many people on here are being like real about it. And that's why I love your channel.

[@leafydiva]

💚💚💚

[@reaganmorgan6766]

Baby when that prop fell 😮😮😮😮 I screamed! Woke everyone up. 😂. I have faith in you! I will bounce back fine.❤

[@leafydiva]

The emotions I was feeling when that happened! I had to go take a break to collect myself. lol I do hope it pulls through

[@Wanderlust2602]

@@leafydiva If anyone has the skills, knowledge and intuition to make it happen, it’s you! ❤

[@evennotodd]

I'm glad you shared this. Everyone can have setbacks, and so many inflencers just show the good stuff. I wish your Thais good luck.

[@Wanderlust2602]

I was not prepared for a Thai Constellation horror show 😧 You had me on the edge of my seat during this entire video. I’m so sorry this happened, but we’ve all had loads of these setbacks during repotting. I feel your frustration and I’m glad that you managed to get your hands on more pon. I’m so happy that you’re doing regular long form content now, you’ve been one of my favorites shorts plant tuber since I started my own collection. Your enthusiasm is infectious and inspires me get on with my own plant care. ❤

[@leafydiva]

Wow, Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad to be doing more long form content. I'm truly able to be myself and express all of my thoughts. I love short form video, but I always have to cut so much out.

[@ObedCEsquivel]

“This is not a happy smile, this a concern smile” 😂❤

[@vcherylcollins6290]

This terrified me! But you seemed so calm and confident that your plant was (is) gonna survive the brutal repot. 😮 It's just that I've never seen so many roots removed from such a large specimen.

[@samanthamarrs75]

Thank you so much for warning us what can happen with a Thai! I really appreciate your frustration and vulnerability! Your videos are super helpful. ❤

[@bigsky14]

THAT moment was a combo of the last 5 minutes of Infinity War followed by that John Travolta meme from Pulp Fiction. the actual F 😱

[@lleo9703]

Love your positive attitude!!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thanks you for sharing lovely houseplants I love watching your video have an amazing and wonderful day

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Very interesting!!!!!!!! Nice plants!!!!!!!!!!!

[@butchbottoms]

This monstera is suffering from success😅

[@leafydiva]

Basically! 😂

[@mikalareads]

I truly enjoyed this video so much! Thank you!!!!

[@leafydiva]

You are so welcome!

[@LeafyConversations]

Holy moly!!!!!!!! I’ve never seen anything like this before! This truly is a Monster(a)! Your face was priceless when the one fell off the table. 😂 I think my face was the same. Wow, what a chore that was I am exhausted just watching. 😅 I have heard it’s just fine to cut back Aerial roots from other UTubers.

[@ConnieP92]

I was hyperventilating when you were cuttin thru that root ball 😆😂 would love to see how they do 🫡

[@Twinleo1]

Lucky! Now you have Thais to sell! I can’t wait for my Monsteras to get this big so I can sell them and finally make some money back on this hobby 😂

[@andrearea213]

Bahahaaa, I bought 7 bags of pon 6 months ago because it sells out so fast and was thinking to myself 'well I'm never gonna need to buy pon again', and now I'm down to two 12L bags and I have a massive repot to do and like 8 new transfers and now I'm like 'well clearly I'm going to run out of pon by next week' 😂

[@leafydiva]

You totally feel my pain than! Lol I really thought I bought a lifetime supply! 😂

[@herblkbdy8394]

This whole video made my eyes water.

[@Stef_T-G]

For what I experienced with an Albo reverted The aerial roots can be cut and it will live, mine grow an other root 😅 I'm happy to like soil, Pon is hard to get everywhere!!! I decided to add perlite to mine and so far it's okay! I add like a quarter.

[@Mylittleveganhomestead]

Love the content ❤

[@margimorris7360]

I love watching someone that makes as much mess as I do 🤣. Look forward to seeing the result

[@hberror404]

weeeewwwwww this was full of drama!! I hope you get your hands on more pon ASAP!

[@leafydiva]

I did! Someone in the comments mentioned they found some at Roman Roots Nursery and ordered 3 bags!

[@Yambataller]

What a piece of cake 😮

[@hennesseyme9112]

Two cons of self watering pots are, the roots either get bound to the bottom of the pot, or the roots grow through the pot, and you have to destroy the roots to get the plants out.

[@jadewade2044]

OMG, that stressed me out. And when you talked about having a cut it up, my first thought was can I get a cutting. I’ve loved that type of Monstera for quite some time. And want one so bad never seen it in person though

[@thumpaharley7564]

Wow! You have mad plant growing skills!! Please where did you get your tshirt!!!! My kids say I’m hoarder bc of plants, I’m not a hoarder lol just many plants! Love watching you your adorable! ❤ Have a great weekend:) it’s Mardi Gras??🎉

[@leafydiva]

Thanks you! I’ve been obsessed with plant themed shirts lately! 😅 I get them from Amazon and Temu. The ones I got from Amazon are in their own group on my Amazon Storefront. You can find the link on my main page. ☺️

[@torquess454]

Love your attitude, Plants by Melissa gets uncomfortably upset at stuff, (had to stop watching) I appreciate trying to see the positive and carry on, it’s all you can do, you can’t mope, what’s done is done. My favourite sayings are “think about the solution, not the problem” and “adversity is the stone on which sharpen my blade” and “bloom where your planted” ❤ My big regular monstera had a rootball like that when I started my plant journey, I bought it when it was about 4-5 feet tall, I wish I’d known about root pruning back then! I’ve wanted to try Pon, but there’s NEVER any available on their website

[@maryellenk5965]

I'll take the piece you don't want!! Omg I'd die from shock to have it. 😂😂😂

[@dorothycherkas17]

What is pond that you want used to repot? And. What is leka? I liked your repotting but did last awhile with all the roots. I really liked the self watering pots. I am new at this and love your big plants, mine are small and babies. Hope your plant is doing well?

[@toyathebossy1]

I don’t want too many plants, cause this repot triggered my anxiety 😬

[@queeni8225]

This was very hard to watch, I can't lie. My opinion is cutting the planter VS saving it. I hope your plant recovers quickly without leaf loss.

[@leafydiva]

I thought about it, but that planter was really expensive. Lol I’ve broken many terracotta planters to get plants out, but this Lechuza self watering planter cost me a pretty penny! 😅

[@EEdwards879]

i love your t-shirt. cute!! ( ;

[@BotanicalBaeV]

I really wanted you to soak it so that it was more manageable.. This was tough to watch.. 😢😢 I'm sorry you had such a hard time. I feel you on how frustrating it can be. ❤❤❤

[@nicoleevans128]

So glad you didnt cut the aerial root I think thats gonna be the thais saving grace. It will be able to take up water and nutrient that otherwise wouldnt be absorbed from the roots that broke off.

[@lola.millard17]

hello! im propagating a monstera deliciosa cutting in water but the roots, water, and glass keep turning green so fast! why is this and do you know a way of stopping it? i clean out the water at least once a week probably twice, thank you!!

[@thiwankamadushan7627]

Woww 😮

[@ap3r3z29]

This video hurt my heart 😮

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

I have great plants using the cactus soil that has all the ingredients as pon

[@leafydiva]

I recently got a cactus mix from my local nursery and it’s very similar to Pon. I’m gonna repot one of my cacti and my euphorbia in it.

[@troll65667]

Just decided to attach my Thai Constellation to a mosspole so I can chop and prop it if needed. It' still a baby but I had to repot it twice because the roots are growing like crazy.

[@ladylove34]

What knife was that you used to take the top cutting?

[@hannahmerritt5225]

The way I would have cut the pot to save the plant 😂🫶🏽

[@leafydiva]

I was contemplating it soooo hard, but then I remembered how much I paid for that planter! 😂😅

[@navpreet10]

What dosage of foliage-pro do you feed them?

[@michelleyoung600]

I loved this video because I feel like this is how my repots always go. I tried two alocasia semi hydro and they started dying so I gave up. I'm scared to try again.

[@crazedxina]

Transferring alocasias to semi hydro is rough on their roots because their roots are very delicate compared to other aroids with chunkier roots. I used to have a hard time too but what changed it for me was when I put them in pon I water once or twice a day until I see root growth. You don't have to worry about "over watering" because Pon does not suffocate the roots like soil. Once I see root growth I use the water reservoir per usual. I hope if you try again that this tip helps you like it did for me.

[@shawnm.rorierorie4969]

I have cut my roots and they are they are growing good

[@rylanblack8571]

It always amazes me how monstera can attach to plastic.

[@christina3478]

So did you call?! What did they say? Or is it classified lol

[@verastoimenova4786]

How are these roots even possible 😮

[@SuperDrefuss]

Also, you can make a substrate just like the pon.

[@roslynchandler7043]

Good morning first I would like to thank you for the video about your Lechuza pot you got last week . I ordered some just waiting on them to come in. I can’t find the mineral substrate to buy so will you let us know when you find some. You are so funny in this video. I would love to buy a cutting of your plant if you like to sale one.

[@leafydiva]

Glad I could help! I called Lechuza and they told me they probably won’t have anymore Pon until at least May or June. I’m working on getting a good list together on my Amazon Storefront of ingredients to make DIY Pon so I can share it with you all. It’s always been easier to just purchase it rather than make it myself, but it looks like I have no choice now!

[@roslynchandler7043]

@@leafydiva please let us know I been looking and can’t find it anywhere.

[@lalama637]

@@leafydivaSooo sorry about your plant. You’re an expert on this and I know it will be okay. Thank you! I was on last night looking for a diy pon. Waiting for your post! Thank you.

[@simplyb.8959]

You didn’t want to cut the planter? 😮

[@cristinaardelean5064]

❤

[@BlooperReelTV]

Girl. Cut the pot?

[@onism8906]

the consequences of procrastination 🤣

[@leafydiva]

Yep! 😅

[@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630]

Big fan of cocoponleca🎉😂

[@leafydiva]

If you know, you know! 😂🤣

[@susiesmith2543]

Omg. This just killed me 😢

[@latanyamckenzie277]

Are Thai Cons crawlers or climbers? Mine is small but seems to want to crawl.

[@brenfays3255]

crawlers

[@OctobersDaughter]

You could use that to exfoliate in the shower 😂 it's like a loofa of roots. He'll be okay, though ❤

[@roxie10xoxo]

Update please 🙏

[@Erixamarle]

Did you figure out the pon situation?

[@leafydiva]

Yep! I found half of a 12L bag stashed at my parents house. Also, someone in the comments mentioned they found Pon online at a nursery and I bought 3 bags!

[@SuperDrefuss]

Thinking you didn’t need to cut the caked up root. If you put it directly into a new pot the roots will bust through. The almost busted though the previous pot, so roots and soil should be no problem.

[@leafydiva]

That’s what I usually do, but the roots were far too compacted. I’ve never seen them that tight.

[@nikiasankofa6301]

Would you consider making your own pon?

[@leafydiva]

I was about to, but then I found some more so now I don’t have to! Lol

[@JuanellHopper]

you can cut off that aerial root. Only the new roots are really benefiting the plant

[@Ksnamaste]

I just called lechuza. They told me to check back in may or June. They should at least put something on the website. They just took it off no explanation.

[@leafydiva]

They told me the same when I called. I’m in the process of putting a DIY list together on my Amazon Storefront to share with everyone. I never did DIY Pon because it was easier to buy from Lechuza. Now, I’m frustrated enough to switch to permanently making my own.

[@dylangalloway383]

I was able to purchase some from Roman Roots Nursery based out of New York. They’re selling 6L bags for $36 and my order was filled and shipped this Monday. I believe it’s still in stock, shipping was $10 a bag but it was the only place I can find it available!

[@leafydiva]

@@dylangalloway383You are an absolute gem! When you posted this comment I ran over to their website and purchased 3 bags! Thanks for sharing! ☺️🫶

[@dylangalloway383]

No problem! I don’t think I would have ever began to use Pon if I hadn’t seen how great it works from your videos. I couldn’t not say anything after noticing we were having a hard time finding some to purchase , the queen of Pon can never run out 😂

[@Uche-1]

Have you tried buying the lechuza from Amazon?

[@lynette365247]

You are too pretty when you smile, even when it's a concerned smile. 😇🙃

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! 😁

[@carolinebaines8735]

I don’t understand your reasoning as to why you didn’t just plant the part that didn’t break into a bigger pot without cutting roots. Those roots would have just made their way into the new substrate. If you could explain I’d appreciate it. I’m always eager to learn. When the other side broke I did exactly what you did, gasped and covered my mouth. Taking time to gather yourself was a good call. I probably would have had a good cry… I hope they recover quickly for you. They are beautiful plants.

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

See a little shot of whiskey does wonders

[@larryshannon6791]

WHY WHY WHY did you do that. There was an easier way.

[@luvzzzz246]

Next time sit on the floor

[@user-ns8uq9go3o]

not good

[@KillThisPlant]

😩

[@leafydiva]

Why?!?!?!?!?! It had such a bright future. I hope he pulls through! 😭😭😭