trying to grow the largest monstera in water

[@donnarie101291]

I've been growing quite a few plants in plain water for a few years now and it seems to be working fine. I change out the water weekly (which also includes a brief foliage shower rinse ) and add fertilizer every 2-6 weeks during active growth (depending on the plant). I have had no pests and that is my #1 reason for growing plants in full hydroponics.

[@EverythingPlants]

It is so easy and they look healthy! Thanks for sharing

[@Sabbie16]

Can you share what fertilizer you use please??? Im still so new at this 😅

[@Sylphadora]

I tried semi-hydro with leca and it was a disaster. I got a cheap small monstera and I’m going to try full hydro now. Got another one in soil to compare.

[@donnarie101291]

@@Sabbie16 I use Shultz liquid...7 drops per quart of water. i always start with a lower dose with a new plantin water and gradually increase as needed.

[@rogerabernathy5026]

Is that entire root mass completely necessary? How would the plant react if you were to trim back the roots every few months and keep it in the same jar? Would the growth be noticeably affected?

[@chrisd8795]

I’ve had a cutting in water since October. I have not changed the water, just top it off every couple weeks. She is thriving. Just gave me two new leaves. My jar is a green glass and this seems to prevent the algae from growing. I add a splash of banana peel water when I add water. Other than that I leave her alone.

[@EverythingPlants]

That's awesome to hear.... How large is the plant? Is it comparable to the one in the video?

[@chrisd8795]

@@EverythingPlants No, not at all. She has about ten leaves at the moment. Hopefully she will eventually get that large. My cutting had some nice fenestrations, like your potted one.

[@peppermint4425]

Just got the dyna-gro do I empty the water that’s already in the jar and refill with the mix or just add the mix into the existing water? Thanks

[@JoannaLouise200]

Apologies jeff ~ I watched the livestream before this video, and you've answered my question...ie. the aerator stone is crucial for plant health when growing in water only. Can hardly believe the fanstastic root & leaf growth! I think the PH value of water & the light strength is where I'm going wrong wih my plants (very slow growth). So will get a PH kit and some quality growlight bulbs. You've helped me fall back in love with Monsteras. Love all your videos Jeff :)

[@EverythingPlants]

No apologies needed and thanks for tuning in to both videos... This channel would not be here if it wasn't for wonderful people like yourself

[@Sylphadora]

Would a bit of vinegar work to lower the pH?

[@shalimarssc3317]

👏👏great vid, and great tips to keep our water plants healthy and ALIVE! I babysit my mom's monstera in water (cheezeballs plastic jug lol) & there are great tips from you and these comments/ your post. Will put the clear jar into a wicker basket to keep the light away/ limit algae growth. THANKS THANKS!

[@EverythingPlants]

I love those big cheese ball jugs hahaha. I've already found a cover pot for a new jar that I placed it in the other day during a livestream

[@JeanieWidmer]

What kind of pump are you using

[@EverythingPlants]

@@JeanieWidmer hey! Check the video description and look in my Amazon US/Canada page for the exact ones

[@D0J0Master]

I just add a few spoons of coffee grounds to my water, it drops the PH like crazy and plants love it

[@EverythingPlants]

I used to water some of my plants with diluted cold coffee that was left over in the pot. Specifically a lemon tree that I used it on and it exploded with New growth and ended up giving me three lemons indoors

[@D0J0Master]

@@EverythingPlants that's awesome. Would love to see a vid on this. Maybe test the ph of coffee water

[@EverythingPlants]

@@D0J0Master kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYvFaaZufph-ZqMsi=0_aU9DDFNyhmCHtX

[@succinctlylong]

I love watching the different ideas people have for taking care of plants. However, I like KISS (Keep It Sweet & Simple) methods for my 200+ plants: Plant, pot, soil, sun, and water. Nature thrives off of simplicity.

[@EverythingPlants]

Honestly......this is probably my "easiest" plant. I let the pump provide oxygen and I never have to worry about watering hahaha

[@carolstuff]

It’s going great; looking fwd to seeing it in the future Jeff!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Carol!

[@keelyprice5193]

I have a monstera that’s been growing really well in water, two new healthy leaves, the latest one that’s emerging looks black, any idea what could be causing it?

[@EverythingPlants]

I'm guessing an issue with the roots. Is it in a clear container? Do you change the water?

[@keelyprice5193]

@@EverythingPlants it’s growing in a green tinged vase, I must admit I’m not always changing the water I’m sometimes topping up 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ll do a root check

[@KaranSharma-ls6zv]

I want to know why monstera leaf ends do curls ? Any particular reason ?

[@EverythingPlants]

Im guessing a watering issue.... possibly under watering

[@LetsBePlantFriends]

How do you protect them from thrips and other pests?

[@EverythingPlants]

I have found thrips on all my plants but I try and spray off the leaves with water (garden hose) whenever it needs water. I also use a product called purecrop1 as an insecticide. I don't do it often

[@LetsBePlantFriends]

@@EverythingPlants Thanks!

[@krisfarnsworth620]

I wish I was as motivated/invested/whatever as you are… my water-grown monstera gets no extra air or pH modification. But so far, so good!

[@EverythingPlants]

Do you change the water often?

[@krisfarnsworth620]

@@EverythingPlants nope.. never have in the ~9 months it's been living in the vase -- just top it off as the water level drops

[@ryanjamesleegoodman]

Have you tried LECA? Would love to see a video

[@peppersmith6858]

Perhaps add the Monsters your growing in water in a bucket or cylinder type plastic container then add that container to a another filled with stone or pebbles to support your pole. Makes the job easier if need be for water changes, plus the benefit of a pole. Hope all this makes sense. I have a similar set up.

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes that makes sense but I did add it into a cover pot. So it's all good. Thank you ☺️

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

What about Calatheas & Ferns? I'm also really liking keeping water in the tray below the pot. The water roots really help in between waterings - I've found that to be a life saver!

[@EverythingPlants]

I've never tried either of those in water..... I'm sure calatheas would do great

[@Txlawngirl]

I have an Calathea Orbifolia growing in water and it’s doing fine.

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

@@Txlawngirl Thanks, I appreciate your telling me. I have an orbifolia that is doing better, but prone to crisping if I ever am late with the water. If you don't mind telling me - did you prop it in water or just take it out of soil into water?

[@sushiegirl]

Hey Jeff, I have a one leaf monstera with a node in water, it’s been there for 3-4 months, it has grown 2 roots and both rotted, not sure why. We have acidic water here in the Ottawa region, you’re lucky in a sense because cancer thrives in anything acidic but cannot survive in an alcaline body.

[@EverythingPlants]

The most likely cause is lack of oxygen

[@chrisd8795]

Maybe get a copper vessel to keep your water in for your plants. The copper supposedly makes the water alkaline after a few hours. Worth researching to help solve the problem.

[@sushiegirl]

@@chrisd8795that would be why copper is so good for your health than, cause it bring the ph up, makes sense

[@sushiegirl]

@@EverythingPlantsdid you get the pump from amazon?

[@EverythingPlants]

@@sushiegirl Yes! I have them in my Amazon US and Canada in the description of this video. Click the link and let me know if you can find it

[@sushiegirl]

I went to Cuba in March and you should see their monsteras and pothos growing against trees outside, I’ve never seen anything that big

[@EverythingPlants]

I know! I wish we could have these plants outside too!

[@j.s.1931]

Ashley from Gardening in Canada sent me!

[@EverythingPlants]

From a recent video of hers??? Welcome

[@thestrugglinggardener]

This is simply awesome

[@EverythingPlants]

Aww...thanks so much! That means a lot to me

[@fee9043]

Anybody..how to stake monsteras so they stand/grow straight?

[@EverythingPlants]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbcqaaEgMeIf9ksi=OLTDblePwwP2qsQc

[@ekgheiy]

I grow two peace lilies in water. Both are in bloom right now! 🎉

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh sweet!

[@mohammedfayazbobat1869]

Alot of people grow house plant's in fish tanks aswell, no soil. And the roots do add to the aquascape cause the fish love to swim around in them, some breed around the roots. And the plant actually alsp helps with moving excess nutrients wich are not good for fish.

[@Stef_T-G]

It's been 14 months already!!! WOW!

[@EverythingPlants]

Ya.....it's crazy

[@lisaanglim9588]

The mo stars in back, the soil grown plant is taller than the water grown one. It is shading the water grown one from all the two upper lights.

[@EverythingPlants]

Yup...that one is a bit older than the one in water

[@rafalz9275]

I wish i watched this before potting up my albo😂

[@EverythingPlants]

You'll do great!

[@rafalz9275]

Sure! but those healthy glossy leaves of your monstera!

[@josephkushnir1376]

Put some shrimp in there

[@EverythingPlants]

@@josephkushnir1376 nah...I just covered it up. Problem solved 😁

[@Heidi.lin...69]

I wish i could share a pic i put a monstera in my bog located on the east side of our house. Its growing so beautifully. I pute a clay pot with lava rocks.

[@EverythingPlants]

Send it to my Instagram everything_plants_ca

[@LifeOFTorii]

I have most of my plants in water and I just leave it alone and change the water three times a year and they just flourish

[@EverythingPlants]

Obviously you top them up as needed....thanks for sharing

[@ellencnixon]

💜💜

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!

[@lupemartinez6452]

Guess I'm trying dirt plant to water plant 😭 wish me luck y'all there's 0 info out here 👩🏻‍🌾

[@EverythingPlants]

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