Monstera adansonii variegata care and propagation (with updates)

This is hands down the most expensive plant I’ve purchased at the height of the rare-plant boom in the beginning of covid. I spent money I didn’t have, and had really high hopes to make a return of investment in the future. Well… ladies and gentlemen, I went and propagated this plant. Again and again. In this video I share the care tips, and propagation experience with tons of updates. Watch to find out how many plants I have at the end, and how much this plant is worth now lol.
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[@fahsai_saisadue]

It took you 6 months for making a single video, with updates and all honest reports of progression both ups and downs. Huge amount of respect!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you, I enjoy creating these 😀😀

[@frankromano244]

I’m so sorry that you lost those propagations! I can’t imagine how disappointing that must be but I really appreciate your commitment to experimenting with propagation and making these incredible videos about the process. I’m glad you still have some of the plant however and I know you will manage to make something out of it. You’re great at this

[@onlyplants]

I actually chopped everything up and now i have 3 promising baby leaves. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@karenb136]

I loved the “family portrait “.

[@okman3170]

So I was at Walmart looking at the houseplants and I found a variegated monstera adansonii for $18 !!!!!! Took that baby’s home separated that section as it was 5 separate plants stemss and I have it on my window sill ….a blessing

[@onlyplants]

Nice!

[@victoriagrapsidou3474]

My goodness!! How resilient and fearless you became in order to chop up this so expensive plant!! I was watching in awe and closed my eyes every time a listen those clippers chopping the stems...oooooohhhh!! Can't thank you enough for educating us all!!!

[@gingersmith2888]

I would have only had the nerve to do one propagation at a time!

[@onlyplants]

I had propagated so many adansoniis 😅

[@kudscruz]

I love how you update your props in 1 video 💚🌱

[@gingersmith2888]

He's the best at it!!

[@onlyplants]

🙈

[@gracemagallaneslife]

me too..w very amazed 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@tsze-tszechin412]

Oh man, so sorry that you lost so many propogations and value on this baby but you seriously committed and gave us quite a few valuable tips and nuggets of information! Mad respect to you and your nerves of absolute steel when it comes to trying out new things!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@ellegrimm5076]

Despite the loss, the good thing is that you figured out what works and what doesn't when propagating a variegation. As always well done Sean! You always give as much information as possible, this is why you're one of my favorites!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu ♥️

[@1101naomi]

This type of content is my favorite of yours. I’m able to learn about a plant without having to purchase it. Thank you for taking the time to do these!

[@gingersmith2888]

The propagation that survived is beautiful! Let's hope the mother plant thrives and gives you variegated leaves!

[@inos3697]

Oh Sean…I can just feel your pain. Although this, as everything we do is a learning process, I still hate that you did not have the outcome you had wanted. Onward to the next. I applaud you for still sharing this video. I’m struggling with a couple of my (definitely cheaper plants), this has helped me to try something new with them. Thanks for sharing.

[@shannonkk2903]

I enjoy all the updates on this video! So sorry for your prop losses :(

[@zorogoh83]

Thank you very much, Sean. I think most of us are have a good lesson through your video. It's really helpful and informative. Really appreciated your effort to record this video and share it with everyone.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@kerryh5536]

I'm so grateful for your content. I have learnt so much from your videos! Thanks for always including UPDATES, it makes a huge difference! Happy planting and thanks again for sharing your knowledge as a plant parent!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@roseoniszko-standage2659]

I am new to the plant world. Im trying to learn more and more about plans and I am so happy I found your channel!! your videos are amazing!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@linachenful]

I like all your video because you spent so much time on each video and included all the updates in one video. So, I don't need to wait for 6 months to see the updates.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@carolclover434]

Hello Sean, You must have nerves of steel to CHOP up that plant!!! Soooooo much stress just watching. Thank you for all of that information. Loving the family portrait, and Good Luck.

[@onlyplants]

All plants have to be chopped up eventually

[@arthuslim]

Shawn' godly propagation power is the best insurance there is.

[@jaclynsugar]

your prop videos make me so happy. ❤️

[@GardenArcX]

I found you ! a prop lover 😱

[@onlyplants]

🙈

[@roysumarli3428]

Lovely plant👍😍I love watching your videos! I hope a good day and a good week..NJ 🇺🇸

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu ♥️

[@Thoughtsthoughtsthoughts]

Such a chill dude keep up the vids your doing epiccccccc

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@vlong7112]

Lovely plant but stressful to watch it be chopped 😂 And, as always, so appreciative of the time it takes to make a video with updates to help educate the masses 🙌🏽

[@GardenArcX]

😁😁 he has big heart for sure!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@fancyoo8670]

Me too .I didn't feel like mother could handle such a trim. I would only have done two and went slower. So sad to watch babies not grow

[@dominicflorio5708]

Always the best videos because you follow through and show us updates on the plants. I love your videos because of the time and care you put into them. I just saw a video from people who collect rare variegated plants. They advise patients since this plant often puts out green leaves but then alternates with variegation.

[@onlyplants]

The variegation tend to be unstable but a good genetic one (with the right environment and good luck) should yield all variegated leaves

[@CraftyMoonshine]

this is what I'm finding, a leaf or two with good variegation and then whole green leaf, with no changed conditions. Happy to hear it's not just me!

[@MissAnnika1997]

You're literally entertainment haha.. life of a plant parent be like..🤣🤣

[@anjolly9102]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Sorry for your loss of cuttings but after watching this video i realised that im not the only one who has spent a big saving amount on this plant (it was a rushed buy as soon as i saw one being sold nearby. Plant has 3 leaves-one very less white almost green, second was half half but the seller cut the leaf in half (may be albo part was burnt) and third one all white leaf(i had no idea before buying that it wont survive) Now after seeing this im going to dare chopping at least the all white top Leaf. You are absolutely right its very stressful plant and literally costs an arm and a leg. So heartbreaking to see my most expensive plant like this😔 Your experiments helping us learn too. Please keep making the videos (with monthly updates at the end.) all the best 👍🏼

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. Its a lesson well learnt 😀

[@urladeshong5888]

I have faith in your work 💓

[@karenfiorenza2671]

I was skeptical with the light factor! As I do believe variegation mostly is affected by genetic. I still believe that, but I now also believe that light can be another factor. 90% of my variegated plants turn super white/ yellow since moved to a brighter location or as they grow closer to the light source.

[@onlyplants]

💯

[@EverythingPlants]

I agree....never say 100% sure. It's like giving a pizza a 10/10. There can never be a better pizza after that one....you never give out a 10! 😂

[@onlyplants]

Lol lol

[@Thoughtsthoughtsthoughts]

Much agreed

[@conneechoo8699]

Thank you for the info, I have been putting my variegated philos under the shed. Indeed very little variegation. Will hv to give them more morning sun.

[@virginiaguitarte6374]

I like your all plants its so nice i hope someday i have àlso like that kinds of plants

[@lisaadams5048]

So pretty now you have more I woul love to have one but I will have to waite thanks for sharing

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@milajude_Environmentalist]

This is very helpful thanks for sharing. I have a tiny variegated adansonii, a few pure Albo leaves already died . I still have 4 nice leaves and a new one sprouting

[@onlyplants]

Chop it up to single node propagation if you have the courage. Usually the lower nodes will give you good variegation

[@MinhHNguyen]

Got a Monstera adansonii Aurea today and immediately got back to this video to check. I know the challenge I'm up to now. :( Thanks Sean

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa didnt know they come in aurea 😀

[@MinhHNguyen]

@@onlyplants I got also Albo and the Mint version from your home country too Sean. Gaining much confidence with plants via your educational videos and really really appreciate the later-stage updates which makes your channel unique. Your channel is my #1 go-to place any time when I think about buying some new plant. :)

[@karenhart4316]

Thank you Sean 🌱🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺Karen from Australia

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@instakillgaming]

Yes light has everything to do with *mutable* varigation as the three chloroplastal layers on the leaf are activated at different luminosity, however some varigation like the thai constillation is permanent

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thank you for showing us how you did this.

[@andrews1185]

Thank you for your sharing Sean

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@fharyana]

Woww Sean.. you are braveheart. I am sure you have another plant before you cut/propagate this.

[@iamjamiewell]

awww sending big hugs and love from the Philippines

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@yanz6490]

Yiketsss! 6 months.... Props to u mate 😉

[@ujangcaheum]

So inspiring

[@mariacapo2618]

FLORIDA...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙋 Your AMAZING NO ONE LIKE YOU !!!!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🙂♥️

[@MrEmilybabi]

So sorry to hear this! But that's also why I've been holding off getting variegated plants until I am no long a noob :(

[@onlyplants]

Thats very sensible 😀

[@MariaRomero-jt8xm]

hi! great video thanks for sharing! you live you learn hey! 🤷🏻‍♀️ i think the issue with your prop boxes is the heat where you live, i would suggest living them a bit open so some of the condensation can escape, you really only want to see condensation on the walls like 1/3, i live in london so not hot a all but i notice when i added a heat mat the condensation would rise abs everything would rot. i took so adjusting to get it right 👍

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. Yeah it may be a bit too hot for them since it was hot like a sauna 😅

[@MariaRomero-jt8xm]

@@onlyplants exactly! a prop box in london is not the same as indonesia! maybe make holes on the walls! because with that heat i bet thing will root in seconds! hope your are settled now with the move and things are going well 🥰

[@madebyquan]

I can never be sure but there are some plants reverted anyway despite a lot of light they get :D

[@onlyplants]

Yeppp its a combination of genetics and luck

[@anitagullikson423]

You are right

[@jamespunch8049]

My limited experience with Adansonii shows you need more time with this plant. I think in a year or two you will do an update where you will have lot's of them surviving.

[@lauriepeterson3450]

I think most will come back for you ☺️

[@onlyplants]

I have two little pots of it now hoping they will thrive hehe

[@gracefelizardo4666]

I feel you! I admire your perseverance! I have a dying adansonii. I don't know what to do to revive it. I may have to dunk them in water now, hopefully grow their roots before putting them back to the potting soil. Do you think it wise? Or maybe use moss instead?

[@onlyplants]

Water is best to revive plants.

[@oca8616]

Oh Sean, I am sorry for you, but you lose some, you win some. I hope you are well!

[@onlyplants]

Yesss 😀

[@rosalinetendenilla3120]

Goodluck!

[@jensenpingul3651]

I tried the humidity box it's not best growing them in natural conditions.

[@nevoandthe8cats]

You are amazing

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰

[@kervinperez8971]

1st 🇵🇭

[@DDonSon1]

I really want one, but I feel as if I'm still WAY too early in my plant game 😅

[@aqilahnaqiyyafalahi]

Do start. Coba dan rasakan tantangannya.

[@onlyplants]

Take your time with collection. Start with cheaper and common plants too because the care and propagation technique is similar 😀

[@DDonSon1]

@@onlyplants If I come across any trouble I'll just watch one of your videos or prey you make one. Once I truly fall in love with something it's just a matter of time 😂😂😂

[@joeana6166]

Thank you for this thorough video!! I just got a cutting. Do you recommend I place it in sphagnum moss or water?

[@onlyplants]

This really depends on many variables. I would recommend water for beginners.

[@rth0014]

Hi i have a question. I own a variegated adansonii just like yours, however the white part is turning lime green, nyonyadestira says that it maybe because i’m giving it too much light so the variegation adapts to create more chlorophyll. Just wondering do you think that the new variegation will be white or will it be lime green. Cause that sucks if it turns lime green (when i bought it it was white)

[@onlyplants]

They do start light green/yellow and turn white. But it could be disfigured by improper light or watering. I would chop it up if you have many nodes

[@NamNguyen-qb1fw]

My idol

[@rosetan3242]

Hi Sean, wanted say thank you that it’s ok even though sometimes things has not live up to our expectations. As I have killed many plants along the way I still never give up on trying. I’d like to get some advice from you as I’m kinda torn in between decisions. I’ve just got a monstera about a week ago and it’s living in good medium mix but way too large pot. I suspect there’s a root rot as the garden center overwater them. Should I repot them into a terracotta pot or should I wait for a few more months to let them acclimatise to my home? I’m so afraid to make the mistake again as this is my forth monstera. (I’ve killed three). Would love to hear from you. Thanks

[@onlyplants]

I always repot immediately 😅 I dont have much faith in nursery soil/pots 😅😅

[@epiwhittaker5617]

Hi Sean, you have to believe 🙂

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@jennay3341]

My monsteras new leaf got accidentally cut off when an item fell on it. Will my monstera eventually grow another leaf from the mom leaf or will it sprout a new bud and restart the plant?

[@onlyplants]

If the periole of that broken leaf is not harmed it will push out new growth from the back of the petiole. If its severed, you can expect another vine or two to appear in the lower node

[@mayac2266]

Have you ever cut the green leaves and propergate it and later on and put out variegation?

[@onlyplants]

I can imagine this happening, but not to me 😅 works wonders on my pink princess

[@PlantitaCraftie]

Hi Sean, greetings from Melbourne! How is the surviving propagation now and the mother plant? Love your videos by the way!

[@onlyplants]

They have all turned green 🥹🥹

[@PlantitaCraftie]

@@onlyplants ohmigosh Sean nooo 😱! Do you know what caused it! I just bought one recently & was thinking of propagating it 😢. I’m scared now 🫣

[@ashabu6793]

💚💚💚

[@karllizardo9505]

Hello Sean, soo placing this plant in a very bright location doesnt do much help on putting up variegated leaves?

[@onlyplants]

It should help. But with variegated plants, their genetics and luck also come in hand.

[@disibee8945]

Hello i just got my adansonii aurea, 1 leaf is 3/4 variegated, the next leaf is 100% green and the next unfurling leaf looks like it’s gonna be fully green.. is there still a chance for variegation?

[@onlyplants]

Wait for the next leaf, if not you may consider single node propagation. Their variegation is highly unstable

[@mookmook5715]

Sean can you please let me know if the clay pot you are using has been sealed or inside or natural, I couldn't see a plastic pot inside ?

[@onlyplants]

I believe its just pure terracotta pot, with no plastic inside

[@astrinamartin2686]

I bought one and I noticed there is a leaf that is variegation on one leaf should I leave it to grow with the whole plant or cut it and make it it’s own plant?

[@onlyplants]

I would wait a few more leaves and for that node to gather enough nutrients first, then cut it

[@JCSKaLL]

Olá. A sua direita tem um tutor com uma tela preta… please, ensina como vc o fez… obrigado!!! 🙋🏼‍♂️🇧🇷

[@LenirZanella]

So, i have an year old plant that i got for my birthday last year. It was doing really good but like yours it was giving mee too mucho of a variegation so i made the decision to tru to stop that behavior and made a significant cutting. The plant was weak, i would say. Not one of the new cuttings came back variegated, all the leafs were white. Could you help me understand what happened?

[@onlyplants]

It could be a combination of genetics, too much light, or simply lucky. You might wanna chop one back to where there was balanced variegation was, as that node will more likely give you better cutting

[@bymildsi3199]

Thanks for your helpfully videos 🙏🏽✨ did you use some hormone gel for the rooting like clonex gel? Or after cutting directly potting? I really want to do propagation for my MAV but i still afraid.

[@onlyplants]

Nopeee no hormones for me. I put cuttings straight in

[@cristinagrosu7654]

I can't understand if this is an albo variegated or an area.. some leaves are white and others have yellowy/creamy shades..? very interesting videos!! thanks

[@onlyplants]

They come in cream at first and usually turns white

[@cristinagrosu7654]

Thanks for your reply. While the aurea adansonii pushes out creamy/yellow variegation and stays creamy with time, right?

[@user-ng1gb3qe9d]

My dream.🤗

[@andrewhe2002]

i’m sorry about the losses, but they’re still fairly rare in america so if you do international shipping you might be able to make a profit?

[@onlyplants]

They are coming down in Europe hard. But anyways I killed nearly all of them or they have reverted… 🥲

[@adonislequin8469]

how i wish this plant

[@kamariazhar4411]

i have a question, what you do if your single cutting variegated adansonii sprout all white bud? will you cut it down? and can it sprout new bud else where? im sorry i just experience this situation. hopefully any of you here kind enough to help me. TQ.

[@onlyplants]

I would wait for the next leaf to see if it produce any green. You can cut the white leaf off later as it will not produce food for the plant but only after it has sprouted a new leaf on top of it 😀

[@kamariazhar4411]

@@onlyplants thank you soooo much for replying. I really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏

[@mamatdeng318]

perhaps on more expensive or rare plants, dont be too greedy. And remember the goal is to propagate. U keep mentioning in most of your videos that u "tend to over water, and thats a mistake" , but yet, u keep overwatering again and again, killing the cuttings. The plant was doing fine until u chopped it down. Just let it grow out, I would like to see big speciment plants, Apa jua, terimakasih ya....

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@onlyplants]

I wanted to sell some haha. Need cash to buy more plants 🙉🙉

[@mamatdeng318]

@@onlyplants then hope u give these very expensive cuttings a bit more attention, as the more cuttings survive, the more u can sell to recoup all spendings. All the best Sean..!

[@hyperboly]

I am also having difficulty propagating my tetrasperma! I tried water, and got nothing. Then I read to try sphagnum. But I usually don't have great luck with that. I am trying perlite. What things have worked for you in the past?

[@Darby.Brewer]

I've actually had great success with potting mix. Water wasn't working nearly as well. So far 100% success rate.

[@onlyplants]

All mediums work for me equally well. They are extremely slow to propagate. Maybe 3 months to see the first new leaf 😀

[@hyperboly]

@@onlyplants thank you, that gives me some hope! It's been about 2 months and 2 cuttings already died. this is the only one left.

[@hyperboly]

@@Darby.Brewer hi, what is your climate like?

[@Darby.Brewer]

@@hyperboly Unfavourable. Atlantic Canada.

[@JeffMoak]

I also think lack of water and or fertilizer also affects the variegation.

[@onlyplants]

It would make sense that they affect variegation too 😀

[@swiftspire2970]

Can you do a video about Thai constellation?

[@onlyplants]

I have been rehabilitating mine and will do it when its ready for propagation. Problem with them is that they grow a leaf every 6 months 😅

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Why does the new leaf come in yellow instead of white? This is happening to me too.

[@onlyplants]

The yellow will turn white eventually 😀

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

@@onlyplants Oh cool, that's a relief - thanks!!

[@LauranceTanza]

Have you ever seen an adansonii albo with green stems, all white leaves with a central green vein? I bought this when it had two leaves and I knew that it’s going to die. But it’s been months and its stem has grown and formed aerial roots. I think the green stems are sustaining the plant. It is still pushing out all new white leaves. I don’t know if this is a hybrid or a mutation. I would like to send you a picture to see what you think.

[@onlyplants]

Whoa I’ve not seen that. Quite an abberant form that one. I would propagate when its out of shape or mature and see what the offset gives you. If its stable then it might be a thing.

[@LauranceTanza]

@@onlyplants I will take a short video of it and put it on my channel for you to take a look. I am not a plant channel and I will post it as semiprivate and post the link here.

[@LauranceTanza]

@@onlyplants kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooqVdndjhbB5Y7csi=fyP-sNBLyOaXEDnI

[@okvianika9304]

Huhuhuhu i wantttt

[@mmmdazzagoodmemeayzzz7264]

How much was the mother plant worth before it was cut at the start of the video?

[@onlyplants]

I didn’t check… probably not much at all since it reverted to green in the newest leaves

[@ColorOfLove84]

I’m wondering how much was spent on the plant because I got a tiny tiny one for $97.

[@onlyplants]

They are so inexpensive now. And the prices are still coming down.

[@nilaras]

What's the name of the Anthurium right behind?

[@onlyplants]

Im not sure which haha. Send a screenshot on IG please 😀

[@Daisy.florina]

do you know why plants turn yellow and all leaves fall and is not over watering

[@onlyplants]

Its usually overwatering, or not enough light, or pest infestation. Could also be root rot

[@Daisy.florina]

@@onlyplants I think is light in my case but I also think is environmental chock after from the shop to home Thanks

[@nidianamartinez170]

What is the plant you have behind you ? The one above the Monstera that has the veiny looking leaves ?

[@onlyplants]

Is it the anthurium crystallinum?

[@nidianamartinez170]

@@onlyplants Yes sir thank you !

[@wikyplants5671]

Top cutting should be 4-5leaf better for it to growing. I see ur 1st cut omg..2leaf only..it will grow very small leaf for third leaf and too little ariel roots. Good luck bro.

[@onlyplants]

Yeah I am a greedy propagator haha.

[@carolinebauer2649]

love the belly button perspective! 😇

[@ma.theresaboko7135]

Its better to leave the others let it grow the first vut will do

[@joanneparkinson7899]

Sorry that You lost, those beautiful virigated babies. But then also Congrats, on your success on the 1st cutting, & Mum plant. And Thank-you for your honesty about it all, WE are learning from your mistakes... 👍🇦🇺💚🤍😊🦘🪴

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. I managed to get 2 variegated plants back from some of them stumps 😅

[@evitetriyani6005]

Yes vartiegated plants need sunlight

[@ymau12345]

You only loss when the plant is dying, in this case it is still progressing and will give you back the money that you invested. Good luck!

[@jimc6694]

So which is more important..making a video or propagating a beautiful plant that doesnt need it yet?

[@onlyplants]

Everyones answer is different, but for me its always making the video comes first

[@myralumot6764]

How much

[@menandroguevarra8958]

pano po ba mgtanim nyan meron po ba yan buto or seed nabunga bayan salamat po sa sasagot

[@onlyplants]

These are propagated by foliage. And Im guessing many are coming in from Tissue culture. But ive not heard of seedlings production (although you can😀)

[@truonghongnhung]

I do have a Monstera Variegata that keeps pushing out a greener leaf than previous one even tho she has direct sun and super bright light everyday , 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I’m so saddddddddd.

[@ashtonandrade3256]

U should chop it then

[@onlyplants]

This!

[@truonghongnhung]

@@ashtonandrade3256 I will definitely. I am just curious to see if all of a sudden the next leaf will be more variegated. If it doesn’t I will chop. Thanks for the reply. 😊

[@Roses6858]

Did all of it die?

[@onlyplants]

Nopeee but they reverted to green. I have 3 little ones with bit of variegation now after more propagations so wish me luck!

[@Roses6858]

@@onlyplants I wish you luck! It sucks when variegated plants turn green. That's why I hate it when people over price variegated plants.