this Monstera didn't grow for 6 months until i did this

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[@marielozoria]

This feels like old school youtube, hell yeah

[@EverythingPlants]

"put it on ANY of the petioles".....3 seconds later "NOT THAT ONE!" 😂

[@KillThisPlant]

she should have read my mind

[@suwayhamblaylock7357]

Haha! That was funny! Love this video! You’re such a great friend!

[@victorb145]

@@EverythingPlants some days I feel like there could be a hundred answers with only one of them wrong.That's the one I would pick.

[@andyx6827]

Imagine asking a friend for help and then he arrives with 50k insects 😂

[@KillThisPlant]

@@andyx6827 😁

[@suwayhamblaylock7357]

Definitely hooked her up 😆

[@mt_0712]

Flying Insects😂

[@DragoniteSpam]

we all need a friend who'll show up to our house with 50 thousand insects, to be honest

[@mt_0712]

@@DragoniteSpam truly said

[@vivaldi1948]

Hope to see a follow up in a few months.

[@kristienicole3339]

Multiple camera angles?? We getting fancy!!

[@Uzma888]

Caroline’s facial expressions = gratitude and regret 😂

[@shawnnwaubani6485]

I submerg my root bound in plants in water then slowly detangle the roots. It's slow but very zen

[@KillThisPlant]

while you don't need to detangle roots for repotting, if you like the process keep doing it.

[@LillyLotusMonstera]

No Caroline 😂 We never ever tye the petioles! Great job on being teachable and being brave enough to stand the bugs! You have the best teacher! Can’t wait to see an update!

[@imightbejenna]

I'd love to see an update on this plant! Good luck little bugs. 🐞🍀

[@gregw988]

"How do feel?" "Unclean"

[@KillThisPlant]

😄

[@reignyell3614]

Thank you for this video Lee and Caroline.I'm in the process of repotting this monstera I got from my cousin. It stop growing new leaf too for about 6 months.

[@KillThisPlant]

@@reignyell3614 hope this helps you figure out what the issue is

[@RoseLe]

Good going Caroline!!!

[@mianickname]

OMG I have never seen thrips before - they looked like small scuff marks. I would never have known! Thanks for the video!!!

[@KillThisPlant]

You'll likely see thrips damage long before you see any thrips. They're are a ton of different variety of thrips. Search them up to be familiar with what they look like at different life stages.

[@kimgomez8099]

Caroline glad to see you again, love the shoes. Lee you are the best teacher, thank you.

[@hnelson5609]

DIY castile soap, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide concoction sprayed on 1 time a month took care of my thrips. This chick is not an overwaterer for sure, lol.

[@Gkrissy]

Thanks for this tip.

[@adrichapoy6525]

I want beneficial gremlins too. 😮

[@1faithchick7]

Without fail, every plant I have that starts growing strangly or stops growing at all eventually shows thrips. But the growing odd or not growing starts long long before any sign of thrips actually appears.

[@KillThisPlant]

@@1faithchick7 they are such a pain. 😕

[@ISnortCocoa]

Oh god those beneficial bugs at the end creeped me out, I jumped thinking a bug was on my glasses too but it was an eyelash

[@victorb145]

Good job seasoning your plan. You must really love it to be willing to invest it with even more bugs.

[@lmartinez1324]

Glad you were there to help her😅

[@lmackenzie89]

It's amazing to see the mites move around so quickly. When I've used beneficial bugs (for spidermites) I've never been able to see them 😅

[@DoodleBoon]

Omg excited for the update ❤️‍🔥

[@MarisaAndChew]

Because of you i can't see my tv through my monstera 😂 it's only a 32 inch tv but i am understanding why ppl may need an 85 inch tv 🤣

[@snoywntr2]

She’s a good sport 😂

[@TheCrucible_7]

If you have no access to this soil, why not make your own? Go out, gather leaves, bark, and filter soil through a fine metal mesh. But all 3 in a large bag/container, and bring them home. Next, wash the leaves through a strainer, and bake them in the oven at 300 degrees ferenheit for 7 minutes. Next, chop them in a blender. Put the leaves in a large container. Next, take the bark and burn it to charcoal. Take the charcoal and leftover ash, and add them to the leaves. Lastly, take the fertilizer youfiltered to fije powder through a mesh strainer, and add it to the container. Mixe, spray with hydrogen peroxide and enjoy!

[@carolyncruse5495]

Great job. I learned so much from you

[@KillThisPlant]

thank you!

[@Darenim]

Oh boy do I need this video

[@starburstVOLTAIRE]

"because it's like a gremlin."

[@kathrynsterk1545]

Oh good, you make house calls now. 😅

[@Planty-Mandy]

Obviously she was doing something right already to get it that big and healthy! Also, she technically could tie the older petioles up to keep it orderly if she wants!

[@GothicJungle]

how did you know EXACTLY what I was struggling with with my monstera??? so glad you made this video, tysm! do you think after the repot if you don’t want to use bugs you can treat for thrips normally with a bio insecticide?

[@KillThisPlant]

yes, if you're in the united states, a systemic pesticide is the most effective.

[@hafizakhan8503]

Where can I get those beneficial insects? Link please? Great video

[@KillThisPlant]

depends on what country you're in. search locally.

[@gizmo4774]

Great video. Thank you.

[@shukarparkin]

Its like a gremlin🤣 top tier!

[@cvetlyachek]

Thank you for your videos - they are the best! What should I do if I notice very small, light-colored bugs moving on the soil of my monstera pot?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@cvetlyachek are they springtails? If so, nothing

[@shischenkredemption8002]

Look just look!! Big plant brother torture, hilarious.

[@afnan.yousef]

Is there a video where you explain more in depth about your soil mix?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@afnan.yousef I have a playlist on soil.

[@w.lf404]

Thanks and please make more of these videos, the vibes are super chill and it feels like Steve urkel visiting over to nerd out about plants instead of polka and cheese :D love ya 🫶

[@jacquelinebouldin8191]

Lol, was that a compliment, because I'm not sure?😂

[@KillThisPlant]

@@jacquelinebouldin8191 Steve ❌ Stefan ✅

[@jacquelinebouldin8191]

@@KillThisPlant 😂🔥

[@LillyLotusMonstera]

😂😂

[@seara-beara]

this was so cute 😂

[@ChristopherLRussell]

How do you keep the beneficial gremlins contained within the pot and plant vicinity? WOn't they wander and be all over the floor/walls and wherever they can scurry?

[@KillThisPlant]

They generally stay near their food source but the orius will fly around and explore. Asking them nicely DOES NOT WORK.

[@ChristopherLRussell]

@@KillThisPlant Thanks. And likewise, if "the food source" diminishes, ie the beneficial gremlins eat all the "food source", will they then also explore?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@ChristopherLRussell correct

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Thanks for sharing.

[@oOOoOphidian]

"I wouldn't say that this plant is infested" - 10 seconds later "other than the pest infestation..." 💀

[@mmp495]

Saving the world one plant at a time. Great video. ❤🪴

[@joyyoung452]

Same .. any advise on all the sudden the whole plant is slowly turning yellow leaves but it is still giving off new leaves ?? I have repotted it recently because I thought it would help and new soil.. Thank you 😊

[@laja6108]

How often do you add nutrients? The whole plant going yellow sounds like Nitrogen deficiency, especially if the yellowing started at the bottom. Nitrogen is a mobile nutrient so the plant will take it from older leaves and use it to create newer leaves. Something to look into if you haven't added any nutrition in a while.

[@phoebebaker1575]

“It’s a parmesan cheese shaker.”

[@marciamatteini7604]

Lee, I need advice! I accidentally sprayed my Monstera plant with Raid bug spray! I was spraying around a window and it came back and hit most of the leaves. It left yellowish spots. Since then my plant has very droopy leaves. It’s been 2 months, and It even grew two new leaves since then. I have a soil meter so I don’t overwater but it’s in regular plant soil. It was given to me. And it doesn’t have bugs, I checked. It looks so sad with the leaves curling and droopy! Please help me! God bless✝️

[@Pltlsn97]

That kind of thrips damage makes me wonder if my monstera met them a while ago. The last leaf unfurled with a similar pattern shown in the video, close to the bottom of it, but I assumed it was some sort of mechanical damage to blame on me. Since, when the leaf was in the making, I found thrips on a plant that was close to it, I gave it a few drops of systemic insecticide anyway (we do not have bonide in Italy but we have flupyradifurone, and my plant stays inside so I'm not killing the bees). Great video as always.

[@swood2603]

What happens to the predatory mites after the thrips have been eliminated? Do they die because they have no food?

[@KillThisPlant]

yes.

[@roi12555]

What's your stance on insecticidal soaps?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@roi12555 for thrips it doesn't seem to be very effective, they're good at hiding and develop immunity pretty quickly.

[@fretboardgymnast]

I too like to stick my plant from the back.

[@KillThisPlant]

boo 😖

[@grannyplants1764]

@@KillThisPlant 👻

[@kimberlylarkins8858]

Where do you order the beneficial insects?

[@Jessica-mc7po]

Where do you buy these beneficial insects? I am currently struggling with a thrip infestation and I am afraid neem oil is not going to cut it. I have a collection of close to 100 plants and I am very worried.

[@KillThisPlant]

@@Jessica-mc7po if you're in the USA the best answer for thrips is a systemic pesticides like Bonide. If you can use that you have to search locally within your province/state. There are generally strict rules about these insects.

[@ErikaRenee89]

so a birch bark pole or a plant work just fine? We don't NEED a moss pole? I haven't committed to buying a moss pole for my monstera yet because it seems daunting to me LOL

[@KillThisPlant]

@@ErikaRenee89 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4HSaX2fmpymfc0si=MRWd7yCoQCgmQG4w I'd prefer if you didn't use a moss pole, actually.

[@caronwood3052]

do you cut off the leaves beginning to yellow?

[@KillThisPlant]

No, we just let them do their thing.

[@mtgala007]

Where do you buy a stick, pole that you used ?? Ty !!

[@KillThisPlant]

My local stores sell birch bark pieces in various lengths.

[@msladyjune3285]

🪴Happy Planting🌿

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@jessicawilby7340]

Can you release these critters on your plants inside or is it recommended to do it outside?🤔

[@KillThisPlant]

inside but it would also depend on what insect it is. Some mites / insects may be native to your local area. their may be direction from your local government on how to use mites properly. Be especially careful with lady bugs and knowing their species

[@jacklindstron5942]

Jesus loves you

[@techrymer2781]

IM losing MY SANITY . I WENT FOR A 7 DAY HOLIDAY VACATION AND TODAY I SEE THAT MY MONSTERA’s leaves ARE FACING ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND THE NEWEST LEAF(A MONTH OLD) IS STILL CURVY

[@daniellegarrett1901]

So how then do you get rid of those bugs once the thrips are gone

[@KillThisPlant]

@@daniellegarrett1901 when their food source is low those bugs will die off.

[@kikinatrone]

Im curious, why not systemic approach?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@kikinatrone banned in Canada

[@ashleyshayia8087]

I wish you can come to my house I need so much help 😢🤦🏾‍♀️

[@l-l-amy-l-l]

fyi - sachet is pronounced sashay

[@KillThisPlant]

@@l-l-amy-l-l Ru Paul doesn't miss 🥺

[@tee_pierce6]

Caroline nice ☺️

[@ellencnixon]

💜💜

[@kristienicole3339]

I can’t believe you didn’t correct her when she said Parmesan cheese…. It’s the “shakey cheese”

[@KillThisPlant]

😆

[@9986752444]

first

[@TanelSan]

you are so aggressive with a plant 😭😭

[@KillThisPlant]

@@TanelSan 💪🏾

[@johnarizona3820]

Cut off the girdled roots!

[@KillThisPlant]

Monsteras are monocots and don't have taproots. girdling is bad for dicots like trees.

[@SeltzerinShadow]

Thank you! I was wondering that so I really appreciate your info here! ​@KillThisPlant

[@laurajames2264]

Sec

[@NurseGardenerRN]

Why are you being so mean and passive aggressive towards her?

[@raycharlesurasss170]

He wasn't

[@ChristopherLRussell]

Oh geezischrist.🤦🏾‍♂

[@79woodie]

My mind has just been blown with the concept of adding good insects 🦟

[@peachmill2004]

Wait. I need bugs for my monstera? 🫣

[@KillThisPlant]

you do not.