Repotting my very rootbound Monstera Thai constellation

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Clear pot and saucer found here: amzn.to/3Yuuf4V If you have a monstera that will get root rot, it will definitely be a monstera Thai so a well draining mix is important! I purchased this baby from @dadeplantco on IG 🫶 🍁soil: 4 cups of indoor potting soil- whatever is accessible to you! 4 cups of coco chips- it comes in a brick when you buy it. Then you saturate it and break it down 2 cups of orchid bark- I ran out of my smaller chunks, I would’ve used that instead. 2 cups of pumice stone 2 cups of perlite 💦watering: water when the mix is completely dry. 💡lighting: The Thai Constellation’s cream green leaves occur as a mutation in its chlorophyll, so its spots do not absorb light like your green leaves do. Chlorophyll is important in turning sunlight along with carbon dioxide and water into energy, so the Thai Constellation has to work harder than most plants to photosynthesize. So light is so so important for these babies. My smaller Thai and monstera albo are both grown under my grow light but having near a well lit window with light filtering though will work well too. No direct sunlight. 🌬️Humidity: my typical humidity in my plant room with one humidifier is about 60 percent. If you notice crisp on the ends, consider having it near a humidifier.

[@cathyslaton9998]

That’s what I was coming to ask ❤

[@nethravathidr]

Thank you for the potting mix recipe, kinda searching it for a while. Do you mind adding which brands you use? Tia

[@jasmineade11]

Hi Krystal, can you please talk about dealing with soil mites and your experience with them?

[@vitzaniadominguez6961]

Thanks for the receipe and the tips. ❤

[@TheAndijo81]

I swear ours goes from huge roots in moss to root rot every time we try to put it back in dirt. Currently nearly root bound in a jar full of moss until we figure out what to try next.

[@diane5454]

Just so you know…….. I can no longer repot anything without saying “shimmy that soil” lol .

[@laquishamckinnie7294]

😂😂 same

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

Same!

[@tashaw.950]

That buddy looks so darn happy as soon as you put him in a new home ❤ going home to do this to mine tonight 🎉 thanks for the tips

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

Gotta buy some perlite and imma repot my baby,, she in her feelings about something 🤦🤦,, I think it's the soil mixture

[@ChinStrapOfFat]

That perlite and bigger pot really makes the roots go “holy shit! That’s nice” and perks plants up really fast lol

[@tgreen6293]

The talking through the shimmy was funny. 😂 You're always a joy to watch! ❤

[@tinytiger1678]

Love you and your very healthy plant obsession. Always makes me smile!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

You’re so kind! Thank you!!!

[@gabriella2682]

​@@PlantswithKrystalYou are an absolute treasure ♡ love your personality

[@Laura-Ransan]

K, i just have to say it. Every single time I watch your videos I immediately think "man, we would be best buds". 😂 I absolutely love your silliness and humor and relate so much 😂 you're a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you from the bottom of my plant heart 💚

[@GeoMommy904]

I love watching these videos!

[@ConservativeHippie001]

Scenery is glorious!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@A_T216]

I learn so much from your videos! Every time I get a new plant or think of a question, I like to stop by your channel first to see if you've talked about it. Thank you!!

[@jillcochran9794]

You always make my day better! ❤🪴

[@btwe]

Feliz Cumpleanos Mamí! Enjoy your birthday plant 💃🌿

[@ninebeesyellingyes8499]

😍 I’m so excited to get mine in the mail soon!!!!

[@GrowinginMinnesota]

Same

[@besxgoddess]

Swear I can watch your videos all day😍

[@Jays81305girl]

Girl, you crack me up! Love your content.

[@mommayanna]

Thanks for the referral for the pot

[@cindyluna7700]

I can’t tell you the excitement that goes on every time I see your videos 😂 my neighbor is moving and offered to give me his 14+ year old monstera Thai 🥹

[@faykerr-stewart3405]

Hi, i loved your video on transplanting thai con monstera. Can you share the type and quantity of soil mix used. Thx

[@yvonneuriarte2429]

That's GREAT FOR YOU. Enjoy your "New Baby"❤

[@nickyholland-lb8sl]

😂 little people’s elbows! OG’s of your channel will get this. Love your personality!

[@sb9442]

Just love ❤️ your videos 😊😊😊

[@fryda1438]

Little people’s elbow killed me

[@PlantswithKrystal]

😂😂😂

[@stitched.by.jaiide]

I still can’t get over the backyard, my dreammmm :))

[@SchwartzWielder]

Your videos make me so happy. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@user-oc8kk7kv9v]

You don’t know it but you’re like my bestie lol you’re awesome chikka

[@griseldarodriguez4637]

Nunca eh sido la primera en dejar comentarios! I have learned so much from your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤

[@scottmurray4231]

krystal you are so awesome…any suggestions for tall indoor plants safe for cats and easy not to kill lol?

[@dimitris_greece]

That's a beautiful one!

[@AnthonyJP91]

I was creased when you were shimmying the soil 😂

[@102HuevosFritos]

I used LECA for mine and it’s living got it as a baby it’s know 12 inches tall was about 5inches

[@koshelenkoanastasia8623]

She is so cute!!!❤

[@wisconsinaquatics]

I want those pots sooo dang bad! Happy birthday!

[@JoULove]

Do Thai Constellations need support like monstera deliciousa do?

[@MarisaAndChew]

You can stake them but their internodes are super tight together so as you can see in the video, they crawl instead of climb very easily! Also, because that internode is so tight if you do decide to stake it up, you won't need to immediately go with a 6 foot pole. Mine is about the same size as this one and I popped an orchid stake in last night after I repotted just so I know it's stable the next few weeks. I did disturb my root ball though as I repotted BC I found a few snails 😭 prior to the repot it was SOLID in there with all the air roots going straight down and grabbing in. I find the roots grow fast and massive compared to the deliciosa even though they're both supposed to be deliciosa 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@papa_g6472]

Hooray!

[@maestoso47]

It’s so pretty with the variegation!

[@erikawest4812]

Love your videos!! How often do you water with a chunky mix? And is bottom water better when you have a chunky mixture, warmth, gratitude & blessings. ❤🎉

[@Saturns48]

Little peoples elbows😂 that little guy is so pretty. Thank you for your soil mix. I hope it likes it's new home😊❤

[@shanepeters6174]

That lawn looks so good

[@sarahgabriel4312]

How can you tell if a plant is root found without taking the pot off?

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

If you have a clear pot you are good, if not you got to snatch her out and 👁️👁️

[@sarahgabriel4312]

@@PSYCHDEGREE63 Thanks. It just seemed like she knew prior to taking it out.

[@danielrucker9618]

You're the cutest lol

[@rodinunez5967]

love the wwf/wwe reference

[@anam0217]

Love your videos.🪴 Can you make one with the money plant. Thank you

[@butterfly8753]

I love your videos 😍 Maybe someone can help me... i bought a tiny monstera thai, but mine has only very small white spots. There are smaller than my little fingernail... are the white spots getting bigger, when the plant grows more?

[@user-jn8tg6nw8j]

I use the same clear pots. They’re the best I’ve ever found.

[@YumBonBon]

@user-jn8tg6nw8j Are they pretty sturdy then, enough for a tall plant??

[@user-jn8tg6nw8j]

@@YumBonBon Yes! As sturdy as a regular opaque nursery pot, and possibly sturdier. I put them inside decorative pots, but they’re plenty sturdy on their own.

[@naomij.920]

Where do you get yours?

[@melg8475]

looks absolutely beautiful!

[@PancakeTopp]

I get major anxiety every time you smell the soil. I can't stop thinking of the microbes and the fact that we're supposed to wear masks when dealing with soil

[@sohamyadav6264]

Shimmy that shoilll!! 😬🫶🏻

[@tlovesgreens8244]

Can you use river pebbles in place of pumice??

[@heatherlenhart6956]

Jumping off T's question 😊.....I always wondered if the smaller fish tank gravel is equivalent to pumice?

[@dfan1358]

Your shimmying took me out 😂

[@gokcem9367]

ohh I love that clear pot!

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

They're excellent for seeing the state of the roots. Better to use them and conceal it by setting in inside a nice planter for the same aesthetic but much easier to work with!

[@mb6019]

My mom asked me what I wanted for my upcoming birthday & I told her I would love to own a variegated Monstera & she was like but what would you like for a present? A variegated Monstera please! I must be adopted, now I want a DNA test! 😹

[@Lance_the_plant_man]

Your so cool Krystal ❤

[@briandanunez4856]

Cute.

[@CtbakerBaker]

I Lovey monster ❤❤❤

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

That is what I was wondering, where did you get the clear pot and saucer! I see it in the descriptions! I still like Terra Cotta, however, I have more than one Monstera and would like to try one in plastic with extra drainage holes! I like the clear, you can see the roots!

[@emmettler]

using the car floor protector for planting is absolutely some megamind behavior, i'm doing that asap

[@godisincontrol32]

Great 🎉

[@leanndarina]

I just saw the Thai Constellation Monstera at my local greenhouse after seeing it a few days ago on your youtube and I gasped because it’s sooo beautiful and it was the only one there, but it was priced at 92 euros. Does that seem right? I know this plant doesn’t really grow where I’m from but i’m just wondering how much these can go for. I must add it to my collection 😭

[@justinchojnacki4716]

Beautiful work I have a smaller version and it got its first new leaf with fenestration, im so excited to watch it get big

[@emmasurf8768]

I had to go to the 'bg city' ( I live in the sticks so anything is bigger). So went to Trader Joe's to buy food I can't get at home. Right inside the door beautiful healthy plants for$12.99 so I filled my car instead of groceries. An employee comment on the Monstera and how she had problems with plants so I told her to find you, that you know everything! I said I'd shed heard 'drown that ho' she'd be ❤at the right place

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

LOVE IT ---> "LOOK AT THAT DRAINAGE!!!!"

[@PlantswithKrystal]

😂 all off camera too!

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

I swear I'm thinking the same thing everytime I water my orchids over my sink LMAO@@PlantswithKrystal

[@HarperandSydney]

Krystal what city and state do you live in?? You guys have so much yard ❤

[@frannypie.]

unrelated but ur fit at the end is so stylish!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@MrNeilTV]

I like the clear

[@cybersnake8]

lol ! Awesome ❤

[@jenjaffray5850]

I wonder, Krystal: where to buy the clear pots from? They have amazing pre-done drainage holes! (I live in Canada 🇨🇦) #drownthatho

[@AB_n0rmal]

unrelated -- YOU LOOK GOREGOUS! happy birthday plant mama 🥳 (p.s. you know the Meghan Trainor song 'Mother' of course you do lol... well you are definitely my plant mother and I do indeed listen to you 🙏🏻)

[@amberfrazier575]

Where did you get that large clear pot?!? I can not find them any where?!

[@debrastone3536]

Where did you get the pan you repot your plants on?

[@abbys.gardens]

How often do you have to water the monstera Thai Constellation?

[@MiritaLP-xi1oo]

I bought Orchid mix at Lowe’s, it has charcoal, coarse perlite and fir bark? Is this a good mix I can use? Also, What soil is BEST for Monsteras including the Thai’s? Gracias

[@YoMama9021]

Yeah she was looking a little sad. I fear I have to tackle my two huge plants this fall. They’ve outgrown their previous homes.

[@klassiekc1892]

I'm loving the clear pot thing.....let's make it a trend......or am I late ???

[@_graciebug_]

I WANT A THAI CON SOOOOO BAD

[@bendeywendy8065]

It needs well draining soil, but you can grow it in water? I'm confused

[@laquishamckinnie7294]

Clear pot is now in my Amazon cart!

[@alohamoodjj]

What do you do if there is root rot smell?! And what does it smell like?

[@myhobbiesgalore]

I wish I could afford plants I love em....I ask every one if I can have a clipping if propagatable

[@cafedetaza83]

I have a question, I don't know if someone had tried to injert variegated monsteras into regular ones and if that make any difference or it just doesn't work

[@petakreku6761]

What kind of mix of soil do you take??🙏🙏❤️🍄🌹🌺🌸🍄❤️

[@nataziaaa]

If main leaves of plant is not growing but it has grand babies should I repot or let it be.

[@lokeshloks8445]

Please share your potting soil used

[@theannoyingsidekick]

I put the arial root into the soil.. but it keeps growing and growing til its out again. So it’s now just dangling out of the pot

[@silentknight6076]

How can you tell if a plant is root bound?

[@ambersimerly1803]

What cover pot did you use?

[@maxmotors9497]

She’s very very rootbound: I left her in the same plastic pot I bought her in. Yeah duh.

[@nanigoose]

Can you post the planting medium recipe? Thanks!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Yes, it’s in the pinned comment of this video.

[@marunekochannel]

This is my reminder that today i have to tend my monstera water reproductions... there's so many😢... so many😊

[@MissBibi2000]

niiiiceee3 pot!!!💖

[@NotSObored188]

What does it mean when leaf rolls up?

[@Vodkana]

Why don’t you just cut the height off the top of the pot???

[@Mulva_]

You should loosen up those roots. Everyone thinks monsteras like to be root bound. They tolerate it but don't prefer it. With roots like that it slows the growth. And we all know that monsteras like to be big, bold, and beautiful.

[@rhodealexandre6583]

This plant will double in size in no time

[@alma6363]

what does rot smells like?

[@simfamr.]

That mix looks chunky

[@retrorebelraver3953]

how often do u drown that ho ? after it goes completely dry?

[@the1ladytammy]

My biggest problem is watering. Our city water is heavy on the bleach. Plants hate it.

[@elbercho]

It's really not that difficult to get rid of the chlorine. just fill the water in a bowl with a big surface and let it sit there, so the chlorine evaporates. after at least 24 hours, better 48 hours, it's gone. You could also boil the water or use a filter with activated charcoal.

[@the1ladytammy]

@@elbercho that's not feasible with gardening.

[@elbercho]

@@the1ladytammy why not?

[@cherylboyd5548]

I just did this a d had to get rid of almost all the roots ant 🐜 had a nest in it 😳

[@trenapatzer3631]

I need to know your mix?

[@PlantswithKrystal]

It’s in the pinned comment for you!

[@jillhorvath3786]

LOL 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@KnowingSamantha]

yes don’t mess w those roots LOL monsteras are soooooo finicky!!!

[@scrummyvision]

children's elbow

[@chrisjohnson1715]

I always get ready to rage at these videos, but this was a good video, no one ripping those roots apart!

[@elbercho]

It's actually helpful to loosen the roots of a root-bound plant before repotting. the roots are used to grow in circles, so loosening them prevents further circling. I'd also slightly cut them; this promotes the growth of new fine roots

[@chrisjohnson1715]

@@elbercho Thats absolute nonsense and easy to disprove, take a rootbound plant pot it up without disturbing the roots and see if the roots keep circling.... you;re spouting absolute nonsense.

[@elbercho]

@@chrisjohnson1715 no, I'm not. Giving the lower third of the root ball a few cuts will improve the root development. If the root bounding is very severe I even trim a few millimetres off. This does not traumatize a healthy plant. For planting a potted root-bound plant, especially a bush or a tree outdoors it's even NECESSARY to do that, otherwise, depending on the species, there's an extremely high chance that the rooting space will stay limited for a long time or even forever. So give me a break, smartass. I know my shit.