The DRAMA Filled Past of Monstera Thai Constellation | Pretty in Green Documentary

[@prettyingreen]

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[@bespokeniam4457]

It actually is such a gorgeous Plant. Nature really is the best Painter of us all.

[@roxannekervinprieto5655]

This video feels like it should be in Netflix documentaries. Very informative and you’re such a great story teller! 🙌🏻

[@prettyingreen]

Wow thank you SO much!! That's so kind!

[@monas.6839]

If only just a fraction of plant KZbinrs had content this good…😊

[@prettyingreen]

🥹🥹🥹 that means a whole lot!!! Thank you ☺️

[@will_aldain]

I agree

[@monolith_g]

Seriously this was absolute perfection!

[@connorsmith1636]

Tech plant

[@synivy4576]

Most just go on Lowe’s and Home Depot trips

[@shnuggumz]

💚“It begs the question, how can you win an award for Plant of the Year if the scale is not yet there, and you’re not yet an expert at growing this plant? And, you also weren’t the one to create it?” This says it all, and baffles me. Excellent research Chris. Very interesting history behind the cultivation, and spread of this plant. Can’t imagine calling it a “Cheesecake Monstera”!

[@prettyingreen]

It’s still crazy to me they won TPIE with a plant they had only a few of at the time. I appreciate you always supporting the videos 🙏☺️

[@shnuggumz]

@@prettyingreen I’m with you on that sentiment! And it’s my pleasure!

[@kitakhat]

So the algorithm says "Hey you watch mainly plant care and video essays; you should watch this channel." So I do, and yes, I like this content.

[@torilehmann2405]

I love this! Feels like plant true crime

[@00Hendrik00]

I'm watching this video together with my Thaicon. She's shook.

[@reginatebow57]

Your recent videos add a whole other layer to my plant collection. It's always about the story, and it's wonderful that you are giving us the details of the story. Really, good job!

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you!! The stories are so interesting with these rare plants. Thank you for watching 😊

[@AloisEberhart]

What Costa Farms did was a great idea, badly executed. Bringing these absurd prices down so everybody can have one, while still making a ton of money on it seems like a win/ win. It just baffles me that they announced everything before they even knew if they could do it, keeping hopes and expectations sky high.

[@MyRoomIsAGarden]

I’ve really been loving this series, it combines the true crime vibe and plant history so perfectly

[@you_gullible_fucc]

I always thought that the thai constellation came from a tissue culture batch of monstera around 2018, not that it had existed many years ago, and was a natural mutation. The amount of research you did to find this out is amazing!

[@Eeeeehhh]

I'm finally fully immersed into my plant hobby and the drama is fuelling it on another level. Internet drama, investigations into corruption and plants, this combines so many of my interests. Keep it up ❤

[@prettyingreen]

Ahhhh I LOVE this comment. Literally SAME! That's why I do it 😆

[@prismatica8416]

I know thai constellation has root rot issues, but i got one anyways as a TC recently. Its in perlite, orchid bark, pumice, and some regular soil, its even more free draining than what i mix for all my cactus. Once it matures enough to transplant from my dinky plastic cup, its also gonna be set in a terracotta planter to really add a preventative measure. So far ive got 1 new leaf with no problems, but only time will tell if it makes it.

[@gailernst8720]

Love these videos!! I couldn't wait for it to drop this morning!!

[@logandavidenko1085]

Pretty in Green rocks my socks! I purchased an albo node from them a year ago and now it’s a beautiful healthy plant with halfmoon AND marble on the same leaf. If you haven’t, buy their plants now!!

[@prettyingreen]

Thank you, Logan!!! 🤗

[@braelin8212]

i need more of these asap. been part of the plants community since 2020, i hear all the youtubers mention plants with dramatic back stories ALL THE TIME but you're the only one who explains them!

[@17moonlily]

Your plant documentaries remind me of the documentaries I used to watch on the History channel. Back when they were less conspiracy theories and more real info. So captivating! Took me back to a sense of nostalgia! ❤

[@rosemontez3674]

This took my breath away! Had to watch several times! What would we do without you Chris. The information and knowledge you bring to the Plant community is unmeasurable. You are truly doing what you were meant to do. 🙂

[@4ll4ll]

i would be happy to watch the stories of common plants too and where they live in nature and stuff for example normal syngonium or w/e :D

[@plantypittsburgh]

Oh wow. Nature-made! So Costa likely didn't make enough plants to cause the entire root rot issue? It's seemed like that rot issue really did reach its peak at around 2021. It still doesn't seem like Costa really did anything wrong. They just failed in mass producing a plant. I assume that's the nature of their business. My thai that I've grown from an acclimated tc in moss is the most robust plant that I have (rivals my dioscorea discolor lol), and it's roots are insane. They busted through a screen in the pot days after a repot. 😆 is the rot issue behind us? New thais are better? I dunno.

[@HollyMontyMajor]

Lots of good information on why Costa bailed on the Thai's. Once again, thank you for content that truly educates the plant community! 😊

[@marierejoiceinjesus3846]

Documentaries are pretty much the entire reason I am addicted to KZbin. It's awesome to see plant ones! Good job!

[@prettyingreen]

I’m addicted to docs too 😂 had to make some for the plant community 🤗

[@soundmapper]

Good video. I do have to point out people complain that something sells out fast because the info leaked, and then others complain when they didn't know Walmart was selling them. My local nursery has TC for $109. They have not been selling, 3 out of 12 in the past couple months. They are getting bigger though lol. Personally, I think the Albo is just a better looking plant, and cheaper!

[@jenniferk782]

Such a good video! I joined the plant community around 2021, and didn't have the money to even consider buying one haha. A few months ago, I bought one from a local nusery for $100, and I love it!

[@alienperfection973]

I don't remember Europe having this issu 🤔 My Thai is quite big and I have had for a couple of years and she is perfectly fine ☺️

[@meikahidenori]

Apparently a lot of bad batches have come out. Even in Australia the Thais you used to get where really hardy and now they have so many problems with a rot fungus that's actually a common problem with hemp growers. I have had to resort to water growing mine because the second they're in soil they immediately start to die. TC can make rare plants more accessible sure, but when you're growing things sterile any germ they haven't encountered will easily kill the plant once it's no longer in that environment and Thais aren't that hardy a plant anymore.

[@agreedThroneLogic]

wild found one at walmart for 40 bucks

[@concreet9043]

Love this kind of video, keep it up man!

[@SandraWalker-y4p]

The content of your newest videos is so fascinating! Your research to tell an complete and accurate story is top notch. Learning about these beauties and the drama that comes with them makes for must see videos!Thanks! I can’t wait for the next one!!

[@Ewitshim]

Great video I did not know Thai Con was a natural mutation.

[@will_aldain]

Im loving this the story of series its so hard to find good information on plants we know and love keep these videos coming they make me miss having plants a little bit less scince migrating 😅👌

[@Andrew-tl9gk]

But where are all those Thai Const coming from? They became quite cheap (< 50€) so apparently someone is culturing them successfully?

[@galatea742]

I know there’s been a lot of success from growers in the Netherlands, which is why the prices were a lot better for us in Europe. As someone from a nearby country, I’ve managed to get two Thai Cons, a variegated rhaphidophora tetrasperma and two Monstera Albos from Dutch growers without breaking the bank!

[@ChynelHall]

YASSSS! The next #Netflix documentary series!!! Every day I’m so grateful my gorgeous baby Thai continues holding strong!! Thank you for healthy babyThai and allllll my other plant babies haha! Every single one of them arrives with the most gorgeous set of roots; seriously drooling 🤤 🤤 hard - you can see the love put into each of them, and the talent this family business has! Almost all pushed out new growth almost immediately after potting! Hands down all around best nursery online for the right price. My gift of choice for the loved ones in my life are plants and Pretty in Green makes that a seamless experience, along with some of my favorite memories! 💚💚 Netflix definitely should consider this and then maybe we will stop looking at our phones during tv time lolol !! #netflixdocumentaries #prettyingreen #netflixseries

[@thang97nguyen]

Recently returned to plant parenthood, and I am astounded by the drama present in the plant community. Also how does one decide the price of their plants? This is something I have been pondering.

[@moonbeam2951]

Makes sense why the veriegation on Thai Consellation is stable. Cuz it's a natural mutation. Thank you so much for this video. Extremely enlightening.

[@howdy5025]

Plenty of plants with natural mutations are unstable

[@williamlaine2116]

@@howdy5025 Some say that propagation by tissue makes the result stable.

[@MichaelDeNicola]

I really like the Unsolved Mysteries vibes of these new videos, keep em coming

[@hemidog1982]

I literally just bought one from Costa farms while watching this

[@Sammikairi]

I came here to say this lol I bought one yesterday and then this popped up 🤣

[@rubyy8110]

Thank you for all the research you put into this video. Never knew the plant community had so much drama 😂

[@michaelbeard4883]

i saw them at walmart now fit 30$

[@nickternes3595]

Tissue Culture happened prior to 2015 in small batches. I acquired mine prior to 2010 from a local wholesaler who got TC liners here in the US. I don't remember who the liner producer was; possibly one of the Agristarts labs.

[@petermurdoch7540]

It’s all about the Yellow Thai Constellations now. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@1marcelo]

But, but, but... is it rare or not?!!

[@andreefloresmartinez2197]

Ive lived in Colombia for many years and i remember seeing them growing in the rainforests of Antioquia before they were famous, thai albo and golden. Once they started to get popular i was shocked to find that they where quite expensive plants. I remember seeing one in medellin growing beside of a road in the middle of the city and each 6 months it got prunned by the government. I always regret not taking cuttings. I didnt know back then it was a rare plant

[@kelpio]

When I first started researching this beauty I was introduced into the world of TC and the very specific conditions needed to produce these Thai starts. Thank you for such a detailed explanation and mini doc, it answered all my questions and more!

[@issai7409]

Been loving the documentary style videos very much! Love learning about plant history. Looking forward to future videos.

[@roseanneludwigson5203]

I love the research done in this video of the tropical plants. This is a good show idea for a documentary series on a streaming site . Id definitely watch it!

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

im enjoying these too much ! lol 😂

[@pgakt]

This is fascinating! I’ve always wondered why such a popular plant hasnt just been mass produced

[@sam24-44]

Learned a lot from watching your videos in this short amount of time. Keep up the great work! 🌱

[@prettyingreen]

HEY! CONGRATS! You won the Thai Con!!!! email us at [e-mail] to set up shipping! (for those wondering, I used a random number generator between 1-26 for each letter of alphabet, first draw was 15 (o), second draw was 1 (a), and this username was closest to that!)

[@sebastiankolarsky728]

I love your guys' channel! Especially these new types of videos. I'm just a few years into my plant collection and would love to add a Thai constellation!

[@robbieyates9955]

The content, the music, the pictures, all of it gave me goosebumps making me feel like I was watching a Jeffery dahmer documentary!

[@aaron808_]

These plant documentaries are everything! I totally forgot about the dramas and the truth about these crazy plants. Can’t wait for more thank you for these amazing videos.

[@xochitllira4919]

You guys are amazing. The promotion you do for plant care and education is amazing so fascinating. Thank you!

[@Bangoloff]

So I have been seeing a bunch of Thai babies lately. I got my large Thai right before the "plant-demic" from someone who bought an enormous one, chopped it up to sell as cuttings, and basically discarded the base and root structure (I got the base, and root structure, and it is awesome!). Lately, I have been feeling a little, down on the plant since I have started to see them in big box stores for 80-100, and more and more at farmers markets.. but... :-D after watching this, I am happier now. :-D

[@plantgayforlife]

love love love! and im still out here reppin for the Ace of Spades video! I'd make a video on it myself but you are making these plant drama videos so much better than i could ever!

[@ourhouseplants]

This was incredible. Thank you for putting it together. I love how the Thai Con is one of the most beautiful houseplants going, but at the same time, it's so ridiculously contentious about pretty much everything.

[@Plantlady77]

VERY INTERESTING! 😱 I had absolutely no idea about about CF and this Thai Con ☕️ Thank you for such amazing content! I’ve been binge watching your channel for the last 24 hours! 😆😆

[@LydiaChanNYC]

Can you do one on the monstera mint please? Where do I find out more about this? I own 2 (one’s Barry lineage) but still don’t know much about it except for what I can find on the internet

[@yesseniareyes625]

I'm really loving this series. It's intriguing and informative at the same time. 🌿🌿

[@nea1854]

In July 2024 in Finland you could buy Thais from big grocery stores for as little as four euros.

[@1faithchick7]

I have seen many many people who have the none tissue cultured plants and a tissue cultured plant say there is a huge difference. The none tussue grows with less internodal spacing, doesn't have root rot issues for them, and grows faster. The tissue cultured are the opposite. It seems like for whatever reason that specific plant doesn't do will tissue cultured, or at least not the exact way people have been doing it. (I am only talking about Tai Constalation. Most plants seem to be perfectly fine tissue cultured.)

[@artemisspinnenfrau]

Woow I have goosbumbs. What a great documentation. Like a crime story. Kaylee Allen talk about last year version 1 and version 2. I have I think version 1, buyed in winter 2021-2022 as a adult plant. Never. Not once have problems with that. No thrips. Every plant has thrips. No root rot. Earth to leca. No problem. Cuttings without leaf without root. No problem. That is a hulk! Make everything what I want. So sorry that others have so much problems.

[@sarao2806]

I love these plant biography videos you've been putting out! Thank you!

[@tomsowell8982]

My brother had a Monstera Deliciosa I had grown from seed that was 4-5 years old growing on the side of a Live Oak in Central Florida that put off a variegated side shoot. It had grown for over a year and was stable. Then a hard freeze came and killed it and the original down to the ground. I know because I have seen, any Monstera CAN produce a new, unique variegation.

[@Rzrlp]

Your wrong. This plant has been around since the 1950s in Brazil. Have proof. Seen it in Peru since early 2000s early myself.

[@ranmo4615]

OMG, am I the only one think Thai Con looks just fine. I mean it's beautiful for sure, like many other plants. But, I just don't feel like going crazy kinda of beautiful...

[@Ellekitaen]

Hiya! I’ve fallen DEEP into the monstera rabbit hole. I’m about 2.5 seconds away from buying a Thai Con and Albo. This was super interesting for a newbie like me

[@MzKwil5637]

What a great video! I'm a big true crime content follower as well as a new plant lover... so this was a VIBE! 😊 THANKS

[@BekahMarie11]

Once I do some research on these types of plants, releasing that if the plant fights off the virus, then it’s just a very expensive Monstera. I was out.

[@sbarton109]

Thank you for making these videos. I’ve also been following this company, anticipating a release. They can keep their plant for $600 though 😂

[@designdiva1829]

I’ve watched the hype rise and fall and I’m glad I waited it out and I’m okay with my recent $50 purchase of a 4.5 inch pot Thi Con!

[@plantwithjoanna]

Great video! Who determines the winner?! 🤯 Loved the video. Very cool you spoke to the person who named the Thai Constellation. Also, since mine seemed to ☠️, I may have to order a new one from you guys! :)

[@BizarreCubed]

Love your plant history series!! Can’t wait for more!

[@mercedeshunt7648]

I was really looking forward to costa farms dropping this plant. I’ve given up since lol but I’m hoping that they are still trying. These plants sell for way too much and it’s normally just 2-3 leaves.

[@howdy5025]

My monstera Thai constellation baby plant is doing great, I just water when almost 100% dry

[@plantswithsara]

Wow, great video, full of useful info. I'm a very happy subscriber of yours. Looking forward for the next video😊

[@joannahmarchellradoc7387]

So informative and interesting. Even a non person plant will click and watch this video. Hope that your business and yt will grow and be successful! ❤😊

[@marlyd1969]

We had thai since the 80s, un Panamá, nobody knows how this plant got here but is part of the gardens in El valle, I got my at 20.00 in 2019 and now they go from 40 to 100 depending on the size

[@dangabrieltorres1964]

I am seated 🍵

[@Brianmcclure96]

Loved visiting the Albo Show here in Vegas. I’m so surprised at the history of the Albo😱. Great video! And such a great help on plant care tips :)

[@maureensoumokil1856]

News flash, Costa Farms sells several types of plants with root rot issues. In my experience, it's from over fertilization(no experience with Thai).

[@miir_miir]

Haha love the 'Who Dun It' vibe. Love your informative videos. I didn't know about any of this so I appreciate the backstory.

[@toddmiller8728]

They have an old one I first saw in 2019 which looks super old labeled as cheesecake monstera here in Orlando at lue gardens

[@brendenreyes]

Love your vids! Always so informative! Per your Thai Con give away, you said comment on the latest video. Hope I did it right! 🎉

[@lukenorvell7144]

I really have enjoyed the plants we got from you! Waiting on a few more to come back in stock. Then we can plan another meet up. Great video, I learned a few new facts!!!

[@babugracie]

Love this and the research that went into it! Absolutely interesting to see how the Thai con grew in the wild

[@jackib6921]

Love this type of video, I watched all 3 of them so informative, and I would love to own all of them. "New subscribers" 😊

[@t-ime]

this is so weird how the costa farms thaicons have root rot problems. i got mine imported directly from a thai nursery and it has a fantastic variegation and is soooo so healthy. i got it for USD52. don't pay so much for plants. spend according to your budget. there are many plants in the market that have entered tc, like spiritus sancti, and we're expecting the prices to fall too.

[@JMMS23]

Very informative 👍🏽 you make it look like it’s a documentary from National Geographic channel.

[@Ona650]

I’m Thai….I just know from you this plant it is exist and how people crazy in that plants community!!!!😅

[@cactus_salad_6351]

I really want one of these so bad that I let myself get scammed by those “nodes” from Sri Lanka. Half of em rotted and the ones that grew turned out to be pothos. Waste of a $10. Too good to be true. I’m still waiting for these prices to go down.

[@himilsheth255]

Love watching this documentary style plant videos. Thanks for this and looking forward to more such video ❤

[@ChrysanthosC.]

This is the first plant-centered video I’ve seen in this style, and it’s so refreshing and amazing! Id love more stuff like this!

[@Ingjez1]

I’m really happy to learn it is a natural mutant. My Thai brings me lots of joy and I’m looking forward to growing old together 💚 👽

[@growmance2191]

I bought a small cutting of a Thai Constellation from an grower in Etsy . It came i some jelly stuff and a plastic baggy I put it in a pot and water it once a week and she thriving . I named her Minnie .

[@enigo11]

Great video and very well done! This plant was available in landscape nurseries in the 90s at the very least. Barry can be credited with the name, but the plant had already been here for many years.

[@sicrye9116]

The fact that the Monstera var. was so expensive then and still expensive now surprises me. I honestly am baffled that it is not man-made, but made from nature. Yet, even nature wants it gone.

[@nathancruz8279]

These documentary videos are so well made. I am sure they really help collectors appreciate plants even more.

[@charmainerichards6801]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️me me- I do have a Thia Consultation and I think she stem rotten what do I do?

[@4Azr]

This video is what people in Europe need to watch before making any comment on plant forums. Read that again Polish people

[@khrisnaloyola]

I love your videos! And plants! I got my baby Thai from #thealboshow in San Diego! ❤️