Plant Chores | Philodendron Dean McDowell: Repotting, Propagation & Care

Hello! It is time. It is time to take care of my big Philondendron Dean McDowell. I finally repot it, and I will tell you more on how I care for it and my failure with propagating this plant - and tips for future success!
🧚🏻‍♂️ More info below!🧚🏻‍♂️
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[@BasiePlants]

What plant chore did you do? 👀

[@betsybegonia]

I sowed Hoya seeds.

[@evlynealeshire5850]

Miro, I could barely drag (crawl lol) myself out of bed. 😂😂😂 The baby was up all night. 👶🏼 It’s ok. He is cuter than a crawler.. lol You always make me feel like I’ve done something. 👱🏻‍♀️🪴💚 Love your videos.

[@BasiePlants]

@@betsybegonia 🥺

[@BasiePlants]

@@evlynealeshire5850 Oh no! I am sorry to hear you did not have the best night. We will just say you did this repotting and not me. 😂

[@BasiePlants]

@Bess Not That is wonderful! I hope one day I can also dedicate more time to outdoor gardening and who knows, maybe even grow some veggies :)

[@tracyk2118]

Miro, you are one of my very favorite KZbinrs. You provide great info in the most entertaining and hysterical way and I appreciate you so much. I’ve developed a great love of Hoya too because of you. Thanks so much for all the work you put into your videos. I love them all.

[@BasiePlants]

I am glad if I got you into hoyas 💚 One person at a time 😂

[@brunosabeckis1739]

Only one crawler, a gloriosum since October 2022. Bought it from a local grower as a rooted one leaf prop. It gives me at least one new leaf a month, even during the winter! And of course each new leaf is bigger than the last one.

[@NerdyKathi]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has conversations with their plants. 😂😂 BTW that McDowell 😍😍.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

The leaves of a plant will limit itself in relation to the roots it can develop, so if you want larger leaves on your Dean McDowell you need to place it in a deeper pot that can give the roots the space they need to grow, and eventually the increased energy the roots need will force the plant to grow larger leaves.

[@kachunchu3378]

Yellow leave is still a beauty. I would leave it. 😊

[@joualuena9783]

I absolutely agree that Dean McDowell grows very fast! Now that I have a couple of crawlers myself... and I haven't killed them... I AM starting to wonder if I'm going to be able to deal with their growth habit. btw, I really enjoy your content. Thank you!

[@aniliname]

I started what I thought was a simple plant chore too while watching this. I have a string of hearts I wanted to propagate. I got it as a small smarter pot less than a year ago and it’s now 2.5 meters long and with only a few strands I wanted to fill out the pot. I was also concerned why it was constantly thirsty. I’ve had it in pon and in a pot I thought was much too big so it would last forever. I now found such an insane amount of roots filling that big pot and am a little lost as to where to put it if I want to double the amount of strands in the pot. Untangling it is also a special kind of hell. To frustrating plant chores and good virtual company while doing them.

[@albawaterhouse]

I love your McDowell 😍 Crawling philodendrons are usually stunning but they freak me out and really stress me plus they take so much space. All I keep from this type of Philo is a Gloriosum and I'm really thinking about giving it away and getting a glorious instead that can be grown as a climbing plant.

[@stephanieh651]

I love your videos! My dean is smaller but you've inspired me to repot him today into a long pot

[@BasiePlants]

Mine is smaller now too, I had to cut it. It was getting way to big. But it is also starting to grow again xD

[@calvelinkchencen]

I absolutely love the crawlers leaves, Gloriosum, Mamei, Plowmanii, Pastazunum, McDowell. But yes their growth habit can actually pretty annoying! You can only keep them in a long pot for only a few months at a time, I chop them and have 2-3 in one pot but it wont last long.

[@Plantasy98]

I vibe so much with your personality 😂😂

[@shic1maco]

I give McDowell five months to outgrow its new pot. By early September it'll be peaking out the pot. I personally adore the crawlers, they're among my favourite phils. Such a pity there aren't that many crawler species. I counted Gloriosum, Pastazanum, Plowmanii, Luxurians, Mamei, Lynamii (or Devansayeanum), Nangaritense, McDowell, sp Colombia, and Melloi (the last one I only recently found out about, described in 2017, has trilobate leaves, new leaves come out almost hot pink. It has its whole thing going on). If you know any other crawler species, do say!

[@robinhavens695]

My comments are always the same 😸... Love your channel sooo much!!!💚💚💚

[@sonyalawlor6084]

I have to say your repot videos are my favorite! You crack me up…love your commentary….hilarious 😂❤️❤️😂

[@BasiePlants]

I am glad you are having fun watching the videos then :D

[@MorganaDevina80]

I don't have any crawlers and I don't think I will get any because of the space issue. Thanks for showing me that if I would get these kind of pots I will not use the plastic divider with all the holes. I have a thing for pumice and I add ca 20% clay, my aroids love it and I just planted my Whalefin (Dracaena masoniana) in it :) My point is that pumice works very well if you want to have a reservoir even without the plastic divider because of the aeration properties.

[@mati1930]

Miro, you’re so much fun to watch. Made me lol quite a few times. Keep them coming ❤️🤪

[@MakeShiftRoots]

My planty chore was watering and updating my plant journal. Just a chill morning all 'round. As usual love the video :) have a great day!

[@ArthurGrey.]

Miro, visibly disturbed about what's about to happen: "I don't like to make noise!" Also Miro, immediately after: *SMACK, SMACK SMACK* One of the many reasons you're one of my favourite KZbinrs. 😂❤

[@ArthurGrey.]

I don't own any crawling philodendron yet, but I do love the look of them and the growth pattern. I feel like crawling philodendron generally have very pillowy leaves and I love that. I have over 200 plants in my 122 square feet bedroom so I absolutely don't have the space unless I get rid of my bed, but planning to get some crawlers once I get my own place.

[@xvvitch]

I abso-fuckin-lutely love your energy. Subscribed.

[@BasiePlants]

The energy is definitely.... out there. 😂

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

I love your channel! I think you are adorable and a wealth of knowledge!

[@1knittinbitch]

Such a gorgeous plant! It’s def on my list. I just received my Hoya haul inspired by all of your giant leaf Hoyas! Tonight I’m getting them all settled in and labeled. Thanks for all the knowledge and breaking the bank 🤣🍾

[@kimnelson5951]

Just repotted all my large outdoor plants, Monstera, bop, andonsonii, and a blueberry plant lol they’ve officially been kicked out onto the porch. Fingers crossed they survive.

[@arleneflowers7302]

I love your videos. You crack me up.

[@maureenlehman139]

Mirro, your videos always make my day! I had to laugh at your conversation with Dean😂🤣. I worked on propagating my jade plant while I watched your video

[@BasiePlants]

We had a good talk. 😂 Oh new plant babies 💚 I need to work on my propagations as well. I did not touch those verrucosums yet 😂

[@carolclover434]

Hello Miro, What a chore you did! I like crawlers; but room is a real consideration. I have about 65 plants in my studio apartment. Today I have to pot up many cuttings. (about 35) Good luck with your plants.

[@BasiePlants]

They definitely take up space! But if you can squeeze just one in, I think it is worth it! Wow, 35 is a lot to pot up! Have fun :D

[@melrussell7830]

You had a great chore day, me too, repotted my Hoya sunrise, that first had root rot, then got thrifts !! Fingers crossed 🤞 Potted Hoya linearis from water cuttings and lastly potted Calathea warscewiczii from water cuttings to compost 😊 A good day had by all …

[@BasiePlants]

Calathea from water cuttings to compost 💀😂 No tears were shed 😂

[@maurisasommerfield3246]

So my plant chores for yesterday (when this video came out) was to repot 3 plants that I imported back in May (first import) and have been in moss ever since - Philodendron Dean McDowell, Gloriosum Zebra and Gloriosum. What are the odds? Anyway since you did the repotting I figured I better watch and instead put mine off for another day. Oh well! ; )

[@hobbithabits]

I was gonna try to repot my 6 foot tall 'large form' monstera but i quickly realized not only can i not lift it, its aerials grew behind my heater INTO the wall 😅 Also damn that is a sexy root system

[@BasiePlants]

That is how the story of me chopping down my big monstera begins 😂 It rooted into the floor basically 🥲

[@fogfern6184]

Great video! Love that McDowell:) I just watered plants today, and did a little re-arranging!

[@michelleallston5108]

Butter knives work well 😂

[@ArthurGrey.]

Aqua Toscana made me think of "Aqua Tofana" and now I can't stop thinking about wives killing their husbands with face cream. Thanks, Miro 😂

[@KittenCece]

"We all have that big plant" Me, *crys in new plant parenthood with only little baby plants* Also the chore I did, was eat my lunch at work 😆

[@BasiePlants]

Oh trust me, they get big fast 😂 Eating lunch is a MUCH better chore :D

[@juniperparla3584]

I would love to try a crawler, especially a gloriosum. I think they are so beautiful!

[@sierra734]

Adorable propagations 💚

[@BasiePlants]

If only they were bigger 🥲

[@karenmyers9146]

I’ve never had a crawler before

[@jelenamitrovic9039]

Yes DMD is not needy supstrate-wise, but oh my, does it looooveeee spider mites 😓

[@BasiePlants]

And spider mites love it back 💚

[@jelenamitrovic9039]

@@BasiePlants They sure do 👿

[@adarshtv7807]

Kk I have subscribed 😄

[@artybea9316]

I just got a Gloriosum, my first crawler, it’s just a cutting I’m in the “I hope I don’t kill it” stage 😂

[@BasiePlants]

You won’t :) they are tough!

[@nodes.and.nekkidz5508]

@@BasiePlants I lost the roots on my gloriosum Zebra pink cutting and I'm having a terrible time rooting it now. You mentioned this in your video and referred to another video where you discussed this. I can't seem to find the other video. Would you be able to tell me the name/date of that other video so I can get some help? Thanks!!

[@nanabethscreations725]

I just got my first few crawlers and it is a love hate thing!! I watered today in the massive greenhouse, planted some tomatoes, Peppers and basil. Moved some more plants from the greenhouse because it is getting really hot in there. I repot a massive Hoya every day but can only do one and then my back goes out and I have to sit. But my Hoya are in 18-20 inch pots and most are 3-4 foot tall on trellis’s!!!

[@awatt79]

I say 2 months! 🌿

[@BasiePlants]

Please no 😂😂😂

[@awatt79]

@@BasiePlants 🤣🤣🤣

[@karenmyers9146]

I say 6 months and I potted plant mail

[@carolgraham7691]

If you are getting a 4 inch mcdowell, what size rectangular pot size would you get? 6 inch?

[@BasiePlants]

I would say yes, possibly even slightly longer. :) Make sure there is plenty space for it to crawl.

[@Alisha8596]

Here I am...sitting on my a$$ watching people do plant chores instead of doing the many plant chores I have 😆. I'm in the middle of my yearly war with spidermites and again telling myself I will not buy another plant until I have situated the hundreds I have already.

[@BasiePlants]

Endless mite war 😂 I won’t speak of them too much, they seem to be not around, but let’s not summon them 😂

[@judymckerrow6720]

Your plant has freckles 🌷💚🙃

[@BasiePlants]

Yes, pretty normal for this cultivar :)

[@betsybegonia]

I have no opinion on Philodenrons but the word crawing creeps me out.

[@BasiePlants]

They are real creepers for sure.

[@lonebecker2313]

Hi what do you buy the Pumice , i would love to have som for my Big plants ??

[@BasiePlants]

Ecuagenera Europe :)

[@lonebecker2313]

@@BasiePlants thank you ❤️

[@betsybegonia]

This video definitely NOT sponsored by that crap pot maker.

[@BasiePlants]

No 😂 Biggest disappointment ever.

[@judymckerrow6720]

No room for crawlers here 🌷💚🙃

[@BasiePlants]

I completely understand 😂

[@cynsim]

6 months?

[@michelleallston5108]

5 months

[@BasiePlants]

That was pretty much true. Then I had to cut it down. Now I need to repot it again.

[@nicolegomes6030]

4 months

[@liskalangdon6576]

I like crawling philodendrons.. but don’t have room for them. :-(.

[@betsybegonia]

4 months.

[@betsybegonia]

I TYPED IT BEFORE YOU SAID IT.

[@BasiePlants]

I do hope it is not less 😂 I don't even want to cut it back, I have to go through it all over again then.