repotting my monstera thai constellation for the 17th time

[@Dollsanity]

I saw the thumbnail and burst out laughing because our girl Thai Thai is back for another appearance! She’s looking good though. May she appease the root rot gods💚

[@wildfern]

Yasss she is hahah 😃 I hope so, thank you ❤️

[@a.r8198]

at this point, i'm literally emotionally invested in the growth journey of this monstera 😭✋

[@BigBoi658]

OMG, FERN! I have a group chat with non-plant people and even they know about your journey with this plant. I cannot believe we're back here! Sending positive vibes.

[@margjedehoog9729]

Hahaha, my husband knows about this plant as well!

[@kameronwilkes6929]

Even with how much of a struggle bus this girl has been she’s still looking beautiful as ever! Crossing my fingers for her!! 💗🌱

[@theslowpokie]

I just have all my plants including my Thai Constellation permanently living in a similar perlite moss mixture, with a layer of leca at the bottom. I just feed them all hydroponically, with some hydroguard for beneficial bacteria. I had my Thai Constellation in soil for the last 3 years and she grew at glacial speeds (aka not at all). Since moving her to a leca-perlite-moss situation, she is exploding in roots and pushing a new leaf now (I believe it's been < 1 month since I did it). She really loves the perlite, who am I to argue? That will be her home forever.

[@betci90]

i love how open you are about struggling with certain plants or this exact plant, its so nice to see because we all know the feeling

[@TheLaulaululu]

Hiiiii Some nerdy suggestions to prevent the rot from happening again! -A well fed plant is better at tolerating stress, and therefore less likely to rot. Your mix is very very low in nutrients, there's nothing wrong with that but you gotta supplement basically as well as if you were growing your plant in a semi-hydroponic setup. Make sure you have all the macro and micronutrients, and combine them with humic acid for better results. -Cultivating a healthy microbial life is your soil is also a good way to prevent root rot. In Canada we have a product that's really good for that, it's called Dr Marijane. The brand Microbial Mass also makes good products. Good luck 🤓

[@coagulatedsalts4711]

fern!!! i honestly think you should train this up a wooden pole/plank. i saw on instagram someone who has their TC floating above the soil with only the areal roots in soil. i think it would be a great way to avoid root rot getting out of control as it would be noticeable early on AND it’s look cool too. i’ll add the video in a reply. or just trade this plant for another thai constellation to see if that plant has better genetics lol

[@barowskey]

“for the 17th time” killed me 😂😂😂 wishing you the best of luck this time around! 💕

[@TheAlixAmanda]

I think unless it’s rotting you should just leave it alone, the stress of constantly moving and being un-potted is probably not great for the roots especially with so few of them. I let all my Monstera get fairly root bound before I mess with it at all and I’ve never had any rot. Hopefully you can just leave him be now and he’ll love the potting mix!

[@vulspix]

I agree, my thai likes to be tight in the pot and left alone

[@carmenalvarez9904]

She was doing good in that small pot not many roots why change it

[@TheAlixAmanda]

@@carmenalvarez9904 yea exactly! I feel like they’re rotting because there’s too much soil and she’s constantly disrupting them lol but to each their own 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nikkicanavan7354]

Have my Thai planted in Pon substrate for about 6 months now and she loves it, Planted it in a self watering planter and keep a close eye on the water level meter to ensure roots don't dry out. So far absolutely no issues. Plant is loving life growing very well.

[@wildfern]

Amazing!! Sounds perfect for a thai 💚

[@shannonmaconaghy9122]

If you have issues with rot, I would HIGHLY recommend growing it in Leca in a semi hydro environment. I don’t grow all of my plants in Leca, actually most of them are grown in soil, but I grow my Albo monsters in Leca since the day I got it almost a year ago. The amount of roots that it has grown is absolutely amazing and in less than a year it’s pushed out 3 new leaves for me! I don’t give it any extra humidity and I live in the north east of the US. It just lives in my bathroom about a foot away from the window and it has been thriving in Leca. Again not all my plants have been successful transferring to semi hydro but monsteras do really well from my experience.

[@wildfern]

It did soooo well in LECA the first time... but one instance of forgetting to add water was a death sentence 😢 I tried putting it in LECA for a second time and it rotted within a few days. Not sure why I have bad LECA luck like that sometimes.

[@isaza5716]

@@wildfern Leca is NOT good for me too... I dont use it anymore. Maybe its the plant. Maybe it dont like Leca cause of color ^^" ("You yerk! I dont set my roots in THIS")

[@andrewfredrick5238]

You are not the only one who struggles with thai! My plant rotted so many times and I have had it in almost every medium also. The last time I grew roots in perlite exactly how you did and this time I added moss into my aroid medium to regulate moisture when I repotted it. One thing I got from this plant over owning it for a few years is that it's particular with watering. If you miss 1 and water sparingly you are done for and you are starting months of hard work over again. I set a reminder on my phone for my finicky plants so that there are no slip ups! This variety is not as forgiving as other types of monstera! My albos can go 2 weeks without water and be fine lol

[@rjoni123]

The leaves on your thai look super healthy! i recently purchased one about a week ago and my mix im using is coconut husk, perlite, and coco coir. I was advised by the seller that these plants so not like soils that have potting mixes in them because they are prone to root rot. they also advised against using any kind of moss in the soil mixtures because they retain too much moisture. keep up the good work! these plants are very picky about their growing medium and watering but once you figure it out youll be rewarded very nicely! im sure im gonna be on this same journey with you here soon!

[@msmellowmood84]

You are like a beautiful fairy. 🧚‍♀️ 😬 that sounds so stupid saying it out loud 😂 but I admire you so much, girl. Out here being a nature warrior and helping the rest of us learn. Just appreciate it. Sending strength and love your way! 😘

[@wildfern]

Oh thank you so much 🥺

[@carolthomson8608]

I get it. I think that was a nice description of her. 🙂

[@bethanynapier9407]

Wishing you and your Thai the best of luck! I love your attitude towards it. Not a "screw it" attitude, you do care! Being invested in the journey and the trial and error, learning your plant...without being SO invested that a hiccup feels devastating.

[@tinabratland4027]

You should do a Thai Constellation Drama compilation. 😉 I love that you are so excited for Spring already.. It was -20°f last night in NW WI, although we have had lots of sunny days.

[@wildfern]

hahah yes I should! Ahh -20! chilly

[@breannajackson2200]

Similar in Iowa! Very cold but the sun still shines. Not full summer-strength, but it’s nice to still see it 🌞

[@tinabratland4027]

@@breannajackson2200 Absolutely 💯 I curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee, book and a throw, basking in the sunshine 🌞

[@LaurenMichelle1985]

It looks great, best of luck with this temperamental Thai! If it ends up rotting again, consider keeping it in whichever re-prop media you use! Soil doesn’t always have to be the end goal - plants can live happy, healthy lives in moss or (my favorite for Thais) a perlite + milled moss mix. I’ve had to do this with a couple of my plants that seem to just HAAAAATE an Aroid soil mix. 💚

[@rahy3n]

Try just potting the roots in and keep base stem sit on top of your mix. Can also incorporate a stake to keep it up. In time it’ll stabilize itself since it’ll be well rooted in the soil mix. You can also maybe try putting pon or leca wt bottom of your pot, and layer it with your soil mix and top it with pon.

[@emmasplantz]

LOL the title. Sending her the best vibes for her upcoming journey!

[@amperstandheart]

I think it could do really well in a loose mix! I'm a smidge confused by them being potted up together though. I thought your whole point of splitting the plant was to have a 'backup' but if they're in the same pot, won't they both just rot or grow together? I would have thought to do two pots- even in the same mix they would at least be separate??

[@evelyn_doe]

I was at my mobile looking something and it hits me.... notification wildfern... Thai constellation.... and I'm like ohhh nooooooo, not again 😭 and then I saw the whole title about repotting and I say aww OK thanks gods xD the roots are amazing!!! I hope this time it roots well and more strongly!!! 🙌🙌🙌 but this plant has history, I mean you just cannot not recognize it ! For the fun part , you know Fern 20 years later.... Thai Constellation....repotting for 100000th time 🤣 .... , which I really hope not fingers crossed 🙏 also you are sooooo cute, I really want to squeeze your cheeks , hope that doesn't sound weird 😅

[@wildfern]

hahaha 😂

[@EleanorSadie]

Its not even my plant and I am stressed 🤣🙈

[@wildfern]

hahaha 💚

[@janikaaho2983]

Keep the videos about her coming! I've had root rot on one of my baby alocasias and have tried to save it for a million times. Always manged to get a little roots but then something happens and the roots die. I've tried several methods with it, and at this point it's like an experiment on how to keep it alive, kind of like you with this thai. I hope we both succeed!

[@Lucybubz]

Seeing my name at the end made me so happy!!! I'm really glad to be able to support you and hopefully make a tiny difference in your life Fern

[@wildfern]

Thank you sooo much Lucy 💚 it makes a massive difference!

[@Rayxster]

I feel like tonnes of the Thais in the last few years are very prone to rot, three of my friends who got small cuttings/young plants from between 1019-2021 had them rot. Also heard from folks online who has had major issues with rot. Could actually be a genetic issue, that they're more prone to rot.

[@wildfern]

Yeah I've heard people say this too 🤧 so sad, I just want him to do well!

[@crochetqueen6440]

honestly I wonder if this is behind the whole costa farms thing taking so long because I have heard this so much too

[@LaurenMichelle1985]

@@crochetqueen6440 it absolutely is. They’ve rotted a very large portion of the Thais they’ve been growing.

[@TalkPlantyToMe]

My Thai constellations stem is not touching the soil AT all. Hes levitating above it lol. I got it as a top cut with only 1 root and he's doing fabulously (last leaf had an inny fenny) Keep that stem dry!

[@wildfern]

levitating lmao

[@crochetqueen6440]

I just got one (a single node cutting) and have the node sitting right above the soil because I was slightly worried about it when I saw it. It's still doing okay so glad I'm on the right track with my levitation ;)

[@TalkPlantyToMe]

@Crochet Queen sounds like you're on the right track! Good luck! I wish you many fenestrations in your future. 🤣💚

[@cagarden8808]

I'll try a mix of Leca and perlite for my 2 variegated monstera cuttings that are on their way to me. I'm still learning about how to use Leca for my indoor plants. Didn't know that I could boil them. I've learned a lot about plant care from your informative vlogs. Thank you so much!

[@vlong7112]

Omg! THE SAGA!!

[@maykruvi]

Lol ikr? Love how tenacious she is. Our queen ain't giving up

[@wildfern]

hahah truly!!

[@wildfern]

👑

[@ChaosFarmsTenn]

Your videos for me are some of my favorite. I recently came back to watching plant videos on YT and remember why I subscribed. You're so calming for someone with high anxiety. I feel myself instantly relax when you start talking.

[@wildfern]

💚💚💚

[@tynatheunicorn]

Hi, just wanted to let you know that charcoal is very porous thing which means that it will bind the bad stuff out of the soil but also the good stuff overtime, too. (it is not picky, haha). In time I would keep an eye on the plant whether it's got all of the nutrients it needs :)

[@bethanynapier9407]

Whenever you think you know what you're doing, someone helps you realize there's always something you don't know about and need to research 🤦‍♀️ here I was feelin like a pro adding charcoal chunks then never thinking about it again... gonna be a busy repotting season come spring.

[@LoveToday8]

Thank you for this helpful information.

[@GardenWitchStudio]

I definitely laughed when I saw the title of this video. Your Thai is definitely the star of the show. May this be the last repot for a while. 🤣

[@jasminegibson-williams8920]

Not again!!! My Thai loves pon, and being in as small a pot for as long as possible!!!! I’m sure the potting mix will be just fine, but I’d personally get it in a smaller pot until it is root bound (mine started off in a plastic cup for ages!!)x

[@sabee7060]

oh gosh, I'm with you... I have two monstera albo sticks fighting in perlite and one starts to root (after months...).... and another one with one tiny leaf that gets nice roots in perlite... and once I transfer monstera plants into an airy soil mix it's all about "did I give them enough or too much water". I guess the thai is even harder to keep... so good luck with your plants!

[@sophiamaltese6401]

So glad i found these videos! I’m raising my first thai con, it’s the size that yours was when you first got it, with 3 little leaves. These videos are so helpful!

[@betty_5335]

Two things might help you and this beautiful Thai Constalation. 1, it needs to be in a net pot for air circulation for the roots to increase growth and not rot, untilyou have a mature plant. Holes or openings on the side of the pot as well. 2, I notice you keep watering your plants straight from the faucet. Tap water is fine, but not without letting it sit uncovered for at least 24 hrs so the chemicals in the water can evaporate, before watering your plants. Hope that helps so you can continue to see amazing growth.

[@candibee8918]

We just want to see this TC happy darn it!!! So glad to see her thriving, and living her best substrate life.

[@maykruvi]

IT CONTINUES!!!!

[@wildfern]

😄😄

[@queenmyka1538]

I've seen you mature and mature as this plant grow and grow. Glad to see your still making videos.

[@jonmcintosh8653]

Good luck, Fern! I feel your pain with monstera leca rot. I had one doing beautifully in leca for about a year and then all of a sudden, with no change in routine, the roots decided to start rotting. It's frustrating when you can't even figure out what caused it. I propagated the heck out of it and eventually it became 11 plants that are all in potting mix now. I'm trialling growing plants long term in perlite too and so far so good.

[@ahiddenstem]

Your title killed me, sure feels like 17 times hey?! I pray to the plant gods for her to thriiiiive!

[@wildfern]

bahahaha yes it does 😬

[@jamstraight2000]

For what it’s worth, I’d love an update on your silvery plants

[@alokasiablackmagic3444]

Transparent pots make it more likely to get mold or various "mushroom" deceases. Try cover the pot with something or inset it into a non-trasparent one Sorry for my English, I'm not native

[@breannajackson2200]

I like the idea of a cover pot. Can keep the transparent nursery pot to see what’s going on and then put her back in a decorative covering : )

[@alokasiablackmagic3444]

@@breannajackson2200 exactly!

[@veronicanunez7816]

Sending good vibes to your Thai Constellation!!!! May it grow healthy and strong.

[@erikawest4812]

OMG I just saw this oldie, but goodie video on your constellation. Lovey, lovey ! ❤🙋‍♀️ Blessings!

[@megkeller1788]

miss thai girl is still killin it she crazy

[@leonardoplantardo1347]

Hey Fern! I regulary use charcoal in my potting mix and i would recommend really mixing it in your potting mix like all your other ingredients. Lost of love 💕

[@leonardoplantardo1347]

Lots*

[@sharniborella]

I’ll be super surprised if she doesn’t do well in that soil! Good luck Fern 💞

[@mariadanielabolano3661]

Best of luckkk!!!! As they say, 17th time is the charm 💫💫💫💫 lol - I feel like if it happens again, she’s destined to be a perlite gurl foreverrrrr

[@suedub5156]

Oh man. Best luck to you! I’ve been here since the beginning and I’m rooting for that blasted Thai!

[@wildfern]

hahah thank you!! ☺️

[@vulspix]

Next time I would definitely keep them in a smaller pot until more rooted, those are still almost cutting size roots, my thai loves to be rootbound before repotting

[@countrygirl4422]

Miss Olive is so cute lounging in the sun. I've got a 5 pounds Chihuahua he loves lounging in the sun too. ♥️

[@WVJeeper1968]

Looking great kiddo!! Completely hooked on your videos!

[@johnsuarez5364]

Manifesting very well growth for your monstera thai constellation!💖

[@kbtt99]

Love,love your beautiful thai 😍😍😍 . Again another amzing video again (as always) . U r a very sweet mommy to your fur baby💞 he or she is very,very lucky . U 2 take care,stay safe. 😘😘

[@WitchyBs]

Been meaning to tell you..I love your hair!!

[@wildfern]

thank you so much!

[@MykieJean]

A tip that might help is to bottom water it! I usually don’t bottom water my plants personally but I do when I have a plant that is a bit tricky or has issues with easy root rot. ♥️

[@opal_hummingbird9503]

Saw this and thought "Oh noooo..." 😂

[@Kimmilyne]

omg me too! :D

[@saralaurensays]

Same 😂

[@wildfern]

hahahah

[@anitaschneider1158]

Hope you have better luck this time, I can't believe how many times I have bought this plant back to life. Good luck 👍

[@yukiaditya7352]

Put living moss as topping…i found they need higher humidity than the albo. Mine putting up leaves almost non-stop, though I put them outside and water them almost everyday.

[@Ruby-kg6gk]

I feel like it would have been better to keep it in the smaller pot, there was still plenty of room. also because monsteras like being a little bit more crowded.

[@wildfern]

Needed drainage. The other container was just an old takeout container.

[@elizabethcox6568]

Worm castings is an amazing additive to your soil mix. The microbes and bacteria inside of it help with nutrient uptake! ❤️🍃

[@unspokenturtle843]

Hey Fern! I love your videos! I wish you luck with the chunky mix. I was also wondering where did you buy your clear pots?

[@MaddieMettler]

I was watching a Harli G video yesterday and she mentioned overwatering and rotter her thai and it immediately made me think of you.

[@Kononekaya]

We are all so invested in this plant too 😂 saw the thumbnail and was like NOOOOO hahaha

[@wildfern]

😂😂

[@NarnieeBish]

Fern, i have a big Thai and never had rot! I have it a bit higher in the soil so the chonky stem is sorta out of the soil and only roots are under (i think yours is a little too deep and might be why your getting rot) and then i have it being held by a moss pole, In clear pot.. I dont water it until i see little to no moisture on the pot walls! :)

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

She is looking so healthy , this time she will continue to do well!!! 💚🪴🌵🌱

[@TobiasAb]

I admire your patience

[@jessicaenyart4214]

I rooted my two Thai Constellations in perlite after they both rotted and it worked SO great! They have so many healthy roots now. Trying to work up the nerve to put them back in a chunky soil but really scared of them rotting again. 😜

[@jlacasse3750]

Just purchased a small Thai Constellation cutting in leca. I am now horrified after learning about your roller coaster root rot experience. The best of luck to you, from Alberta :)

[@qrxzl]

I have always had problems with root rot when i rooted my plants in moss and then put it in substrate (there was always moss left on the roots which then started to rot in the soil. Now I only root my plants in water, and have never had any problem again.

[@edenakasha7574]

Ugh, my water rooted Thai literally rotted and dropped its roots in 3 days when trying to move to aroid :( its so tricky getting it right

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I bought a Tycon online. It will be here in mid-April. It's not a big tycon i will receive. It's about a 70 dollar specium. Would you replant it differently for It's first re-pot. I was thinking to just let it sit for 2 weeks before I re-pot it. Let it acclimate first ? Maybe ? I'm wondering what plant media is best for its first pre-plating. I csn use a little help.

[@Lorenmcdee]

I've heard they're a BEAST to propagate. I've also heard they're really susceptible to over watering. I don't have one but I plan to do soil when I get mine as well due to these known issues.

[@lamvyofficial3228]

I just had my 1st ever monstera deliciosa variegated with only 3 leaves n now the 4th has just popped out. I've been so scared n so stressed out. But watching ustruggling with ur Thai makes me feel better haha :))

[@beautifulstems1631]

Hi fern great video, did you put any regular potting soil? How are you going to give “nutrients”to the Thai?

[@goddessgaea19]

3 years...17x...thanks for the heads up. I just got my first monstera today.Let the journey begin.

[@maevandorpe6617]

I try and put the plant more in the center so as to not be close to the plastic side which I find hold some moisture.

[@jeremytalbot8565]

Mine came in nothing but chunck coco and pumice. The roots were amazing, I can send a picture of the mix if you like. But it was so airy I couldn't believe it

[@rosselladepietri3564]

You did well, you and Thai look great! And Olive too, of course! 🥰💚

[@erinisabella7646]

I am so tempted to move some of my plants from leca to a chunky potting mix but I’m so worried about not knowing when to water them! I don’t wait to wait until they’re too dry and rot them, but moisture meters are so unreliable in a chunky mix. Such a conundrum.

[@daysymarquez1165]

So I found rot on my Thai and pretty much had to cut it all off there was one root left. I watched all your videos and I feel your pain. Would love to see an update on this babe!

[@wildfern]

I would love to do an update too. I've been waiting for a new leaf but so far nothing 😭 lol

[@carleysanders9835]

my thai con is losing a leaf and i am losing all hope 😭😭😭 also whereeeee do you get those plastic clear pots?? i love the size of them!!

[@keborn6teen]

I hope this it’s final home. It’s been through a lot of environmental changes because of the number of repotting done. It’s stressed out so hopefully this works.

[@wandashaw3551]

The 17th time is the charm! I think she's going to thrive this time. 🌴🌴🌴😍😍😍

[@mariacastro1180]

The chronicles of the Thai Constellation

[@sassysucculent6291]

Ok this Thai is famous on this channel at this point 🤣 It’s his channel now too Fern 💃 😂

[@elizabethjrich4415]

I use horticultural charcoal for my plants that live in perlite. It keeps them from getting algae.

[@dorothylantz9484]

I love ur channel, and i love this tune at the end, i see u added the link, can u plz tell me the name and artist?

[@jasminahaverinen5759]

I have grown many many of these in my house to sell and pay for some of the costs of my own hobby (plants and reptiles and birds hehee 🌚) I tell you try ORCHID BARK. I promise you that works! Ad just a little potting mix with it and forget leca and perlite. Also if you guys have problems with your philodendrum pink princesses try this, you will see the defference my fellow botanical betches 💘🌱🌱

[@milcah.e]

Episode 7, here we go! 🍿🤣

[@EverythingPlants]

Those roots are looking JUICY! 👌

[@wildfern]

right 😍😃

[@saraialegria]

I'm excited to see the Thai thrive 🤞🏽

[@alice.miha93.]

it looks good, hope this time will be a success, fingers crossed

[@kerris8383]

Would an orchid pot work? I am thinking maybe the extra ventilation may help.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Amason147]

Watching while making a chunky mix for my philodendron Splendid that I'm just about to pot up! 🌿💚

[@wildfern]

Oh how exciting! I need to pot up my splendid soon too.

[@owenmcguire8139]

i’m scared this will rot again. when moving from moss to soil, you always want to remove alllll of the moss before moving to soil.

[@breakingburque2200]

I have one in moss and another in orchid mix, so scared to move them to anything else.

[@kellywood7186]

Sending happy vibes to keep the root rot biotch away, lol. Olive is such a sweet little muffin. ❤❤

[@morganle9863]

Good luck with your Thai. I've named mine Satan because this plant is the devil and put me through root rot hell more times then I can count. Currently in Leca and I've also been considering moving back to a chucky mix. eeeee I don't know what to do.

[@poissonCHA1]

YAYY more 'adventures with my Thai Constellation' ! :D