When should you repot your Swiss Cheese Plant / Monstera Deliciosa? | tips / tricks / follow along

[@KillThisPlant]

This was re-potted in winter which is why I went up 1 inch in pot size. Summer re-pots I generally go up 2 inches and opt for a deeper pot. Happy potting.

[@SimplyDeek]

Thanks!

[@arekushisuruizu2968]

Is it ok to repot during winter?

[@rena5446]

But my pot is massive!! Finding and buying a bigger one is going to be difficult! Ugh

[@scrummyvision]

i'm finally about to split up and repot the giant home depot monstera.. needed this tip on repotting in winter, thank you!

[@rebeccaadams9970]

Thank you - straight to the point and simple video. No talking about your dog, the weather and what you are having for dinner!! Update - plant re-potted and it is looking much much happier. One question. I had to go up by 2" and now very worried it's too big. It's not been re-potted since purchased from a supermarket (the pot it came in was very small?)

[@KillThisPlant]

Rice and veggies for dinner in case you were curious 😅 thanks for the kind words!

[@premeditatio]

​@@KillThisPlant The suspense was killing us. 😏 Some people just want to get straight to the plant info money shot, some people appreciate the scenic route and finding out more about you/ your thoughts/ whatever you want to talk about. Won't please all the people, etc. Not that you need me or anyone else to tell you this (spoiler: imma still say it), but this is your channel, do you. The people that enjoy your content do so not just for video/ instructional structure, but because of your vibe. I daresay many of us will still enjoy said vibe even if transferred to non-planty topics. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 💚🌿

[@OyaRevolutionary]

Absolutely! Very to the point unlike 1 particular blogger on YT who just rambles with tips that take only a few minutes! Sheeeesssh🥵😳

[@maylani3697]

Nice work on the video! Good sound quality. You have a great voice and exude confidence and knowledge. I happen to have repotted my monstera just yesterday. I waited way too long. The entire pot was pretty much one big root ball. It was so root bound that the leave have yellowed. ☹️ Bad plant parent. Life happens.

[@KillThisPlant]

Thank you for such kind words! I hope your monstera enjoys its bigger pot.

[@Unknownlll123]

Hi, I've just separated my four cheese plants into one pot, they were ones that weren't getting looked after by the shops I bought them from. I've separated all of them and faced them to the light. It's going to take a while before they will train properly against the pole but they will get there. One of them had two plants but one had root rot so I ended up with one, it's growing beautiful but now I've supported it with a piece of strong pole I just have to wait until I can train it. I am so grateful for your videos and advice they are amazing and very educational, thankyou. It took nearly two hours to get the large plant attached to the pole I bought but I know it's a lot better and it will be a lot better with time, none of the plants have damaged leaves so now it just a matter of time and patience. 🍀🐞.

[@alexkess8506]

Beautiful plants too. Repotting my huge monstera tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@KillThisPlant]

Good luck!

[@MrZanderLaw]

I also have mine to re-pot, I’ve had it about 25 years and it was my Great Grans before I got it, so it’s a good 30 years old! New leaves 🍃 on it just now, but lots of dried up long roots that need removed, the top half looks like it’s died off but the bottom half is still growing, so hoping that a nice re-pot with a good compost and some food for it makes it thrive again, It was once about 2-3m high, I had to tie it all up using wire to a hook in my ceiling as it was so heavy, Wish me luck, it’s very sentimental to me and my daughter is after some cuttings so it’d be lovely if she had a part of the plant 🪴 as she’s 28 so it’s probably Older than her but it’d mean than she has part of something which has been in my house and life for nearly all her life and some Baby plants 🌱 would just make me happy and it would be another generation of the plant to another generation of my family, Great story to tell 😁🪴💖 I’ll come back and let you know how I get on, Hope your repotting went well 👍🏻🪴

[@shabchique7149]

@@MrZanderLaw Your plant sounds amazing, how is it doing now?

[@Kitsch.Monroe]

@@MrZanderLaw I really want to know how it’s doing now? Did your daughter get her cutting?

[@johannahf.4852]

I "Thank You Very Much". We repotted out Cheese Plants early evening, it was quite pot bound. Weremoved the plastic pot to find roots similar to yours. 2 plant pot sizes later, plus following your instructions we have a very happy Monstera. The watering worked wonder's. By the way, in England, 2 people plus 2 Cats are very happy. Have a Lovely Christmas 🎄. xx

[@blairpettigrew]

I'm a new big fan of the channel. Partly because I am a new big fan of the world of plants and partly because your videos rock. Keep it up. Don't change a thing.

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for leaving a comment and the kind words. Appreciate it.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Thank you I wasn’t using the correct soil mixture! New to your channel …I’m a subscriber now👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@KillThisPlant]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing.

[@michellepartidas1]

Beginner plat mom here! Super informative video, thanks so much :-) PS: the power stance loll

[@ooooooashley]

I just saw you less than an hour ago on TikTok and here you are on my recommendations 😂

[@KillThisPlant]

That's the power of the internet for ya! 😅

[@jackiecoley7936]

Love your energy - thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@shabchique7149]

Beautifully repotted 😁👍🙏

[@kateserebro164]

thank u! this is incredibly helpful for my first time repotting :)

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bailey110489]

Most informative video very helpful tips aaaand you’re COOL!!!

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks! Cool of you to say that.

[@RNMom424]

Hi, Lee! My name is Frieda (free-dah). I found your videos today & began watching & I'm hooked already! I've watched 4 or 5 on Monsteras b/c I have a pot of babies I ordered several months ago & wanted to see what to look forward to! I am working on finding the right lighting & just repotted them from the 4 in delivery pot a month ago. I had the new pot about a foot from a south-southwest window, no sheers just spiderweb filtering the light! (My house is surrounded by woods!! Approx 355°!) This week I moved the pot to approx 2-2.5 ft away b/c leaves were turning yellow. Mostly the smaller leaves. I wish I knew how to attach a picture so what I'm rambling here would make more sense to you!! I seem to remember that the new leaves come from the front of the stem & the arial roots from the back. If I'm correct, the 5 largest stems are all facing the same direction, & there are 2 new ones coming out of the soil, too small for me to tell for sure!! It is now dusky dark & I have little artificial light in this side of the room & I don't see well in dim light. Old eyes! (I'm 66) So I have a total of 7 stems in what I think is a 6 in pot, but they are all congregated in the center. Should I leave them alone for the Fall & Winter & separate them in the Spring? That terrifies me! I'm afraid I will kill it as I have most of my succulents & hoyas!! I even killed my jade plant after a whole year! I also have a couple of rats I can't catch which came in from the woods to cool off & now refuse to leave! They have eaten a lot of my plants! At least 2 feet of a pothos that was hanging down so prettily!! 😡🤬(I only cuss w/ this emoticon!) Anywaaaay...I will continue to watch your videos to see what all you have! Thank you so much! OBTW, in case it helps you decide what I need to know, I live in NW GA, almost on the TN-GA State Line & summers are hot & muggy, bright sun most days. My bedroom has stayed above 80° since May & got into the low 90's for a week or more...poor a/c. Most of my few remaining plants are in here. Is that too hot? It got down to 59° in the Winter. Are those Temps compatible for Monstera? Oh yeah, mine are deliciosa. Thank you again!

[@KillThisPlant]

Thank you for the message Frieda. And sorry about the rats! I might wait until the spring to do any planting. Usually yellowing leaves, lower leaves, are completely normal. As long as it's not so rapid that the yellowing is moving its way up the stem to affect your larger leaves. It could be a watering issue. Are you adjusting your watering schedule due to lower light and lower temperatures? Monstera can handle temps around 55° I wouldn't put them much lower than that.

[@RNMom424]

@@KillThisPlant Thank you so much! I probably err towards the dry side since I've been trying, unsuccessfully, succulents these last 18 months. I have a moisture/light/pH meter. Should it read at the low end of moist/high end of dry, or nearer the center of moist? Thank you again! I appreciate you very much!

[@jenniferreading524]

Fabulous video, straight forward, easy to follow, very informative, thankyou!

[@jenikacruse8667]

Also repotting for the winter

[@llllllllllilillii]

He's so gentle with his roots and plant. I manhandle that sh lolol

[@TrueDevine]

Awesome video. Ok I will let my new plant dry out some more before repotting

[@KillThisPlant]

Hope your repotting goes well!

[@emmaclair123]

Helpful vid, thanks! Where do I find your video on potting mix?

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for the kind words. Video link is in the description.

[@SpicyJamCam]

Why is this guy not having more views? He’s one of my favourite plant guys on youtube

[@christinemendoza9955]

Just what i needed! Mine has tangled roots outside the bottom pot holes though, hope i could remove them safely🤪

[@KillThisPlant]

Good luck with repotting! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Sometimes I end up cutting the pot if it's super tangled.

[@skankhunt420]

I also have a cheese plant, but a complete different kind 😅🤙🏽

[@parkerdonham6754]

Did you give any thought to pruning the roots?

[@marias8007]

yup, reckon it's time I repotted my monstera

[@KillThisPlant]

Happy planting. 🌱🌱

[@ptopasna5]

I really like your channel. I was gifted this kind of plant. Not a full adult more like a teen. The problem I'm having is some of the leaves either turning yellow or have the brown crusty edges. I've tried watering correctly, changing the lightening but it keeps happening. It is still producing new leaves. I just can't figure out which area to concentrate on. Any help would be so appreciated.

[@ildikojones7073]

Awesome! You make it look easy. Thank you.

[@danotyone]

my monstera deliciosa is in a 1gallon pot right now. was wondering to different things: 1. does the plant perfer to be snugged or in wide pots? 2. what size pot should i get after the 1gallon? the 1gallon nursery pot is tall, not very wide though.

[@alexkess8506]

This was helpful thank you!!

[@princesspretty4520]

Lee…need your help. I watch all your videos. You’re my favorite plant video maker person. Question - I bought a monstera cutting…it’s from Florida. It’s beautiful. Should I let it sit for a few days in its packaging so it can adapt or just plant it now? I know the trip was probably traumatic for it…not to mention the climate change. Please help 🙏🏾. PS - you rock 🪨!

[@KillThisPlant]

You should put it in some kind of medium probably moss for at least a few weeks. It depends on how far it was shipped and how long.

[@princesspretty4520]

@@KillThisPlant on it 👍🏽

[@princesspretty4520]

@@KillThisPlant and also thank you 🙏🏾

[@thedoggy9741]

I recently re-potted my Adansonii and it was such a pain it was actually a 2 man job lol. It's grown into it's 2 meter moss pole making it just that much harder and uncomfortable. Any tips for the future? Or if I can safely remove the pole when it inevitably outgrows it? I don't see much options other than cutting off the aerial roots

[@zoomerellazoomerella2947]

Thanks for the video! My plant looks almost exactly like yours, roots and plant itself. I keep getting yellow new leaves could it be because it is pot bound?

[@KillThisPlant]

If it's not pests new damaged leaves are usually a root issue. I would definitely check to see how healthy they are.

[@petecilione4166]

I have an adonsoia ( spelling?) that needs repotting. Thank you for the information.

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad the information was useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@shumailahdhuny1496]

What happens if we dont repot our monsteras? Mine started growing black leaves with yellow borders. I thought the roots are rotting. But when I took them out of the pot, they were all white and dry. Should I just repot? Got barely any leaves on my plant now

[@vmartinez71]

by repotting when the medium is dry, you're only adding to the stress that the plant will already be subject to from the repot. I always like to make sure I've watered the plant 24hrs before I perform the repot

[@biancating2908]

Sooo helpful thank you!! Is it normal for the plant to drop and look a little sad after planting? How long does it take to recover?

[@KillThisPlant]

Yes and no. If the plant was healthy to begin with, you used a well draining soil, and went up an appropriate pot size it might not droop. Extended drooping can be an indicator that the roots are too wet, (most common beginner error) or too dry.

[@faraday9234]

My head the entire time: PRUNE YO SMALL YELLOW LEAVES BOI.

[@Eric-lh6wp]

Hi, thanks for this nice video! Is getting roots through the hols of the pot the only criterion when to repot? My monstera is starting to look big in comparison to his pot. But no roots through the hols of the pot. When I water it, it takes about a week before the soil has dried up. What would you say? Greatings from Holland!

[@KillThisPlant]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYOxkJlsqLGXo7M You'll have to observe the roots as a whole.

[@Eric-lh6wp]

​@Kill This Plant thanks a lot! You gave me exactly the answer I was looking for. Repotted the plant this morning in a nice terracotta pot. 😊

[@aliprophete]

Is it one of the reason why my leaves yellow.

[@nick_the_traveler]

Hey there! Good info, quick question! Why do u use only new soil? Is it a bad idea to re-use the soil the plant was in before repotting?

[@KillThisPlant]

You can absolutely reuse old soil as long as you remember to add/give your plant the appropriate amount of fertilizer.

[@mariasidiqi3880]

Hi Lee! I was wondering how I should go about repotting my grown monstera cuttings. The cuttings were given to me by a friend, however the stems are very short at the bottom, and there hasn’t been much stem growth. The stems are about 2 inches, so when I go to repot them, the stems are so short that they won’t stabilize, and the roots will be a bit exposed at the top, and I’ve been told not to bury the stems? If I place the stems at an angle where the Stems are sideways and the roots are buried, the stems and leaves are so heavy that it can’t support itself. How much is it okay to cover the bottom of a monsteras stem when repotting? I had them pretty much buried until my monstera could somewhat stand on its own.

[@premeditatio]

Question RE: time to maturity. I know there are multiple factors involved, like light, soil, humidity, strength of plant, etc., but I'm curious, just for a guideline: in your experience, how long does a baby monstera with juvenile leaves take to mature into its fully-fenestrated adult self? And is there much lag time between outer-edge fenestrations and midrib-adjacent hole fenestrations, that you've noticed? Also, is it true what they say about "if you want your Monstera to grow faster, give its roots lots of room to grow & keep up-potting before it's fully filled its current pot"? Feels like a recipe for root rot, but that might just be given my "drench it and forget it" watering style. Thanks!

[@KillThisPlant]

I'm not sure if I could give you an accurate statement like "your plant from seed should produce 6 leaves and after that you should have your first fenestration". I think doing that creates an atmosphere where what would normally just be impatience, is now being viewed as poor plant care. I would just continue to focus on -are my leaves getting bigger each new leaf -am I giving this as much light as I can (but not at the expense of making my living space worse for me eg. Moving furniture, blocking spaces I need to use to live) -am I fertilizing As for the pot size, when roots have less space to grow, plant growth slows down. Giving a huge amount of space isn't necessarily the answers. But repotting when the plant needs it will be helpful.

[@Tyequiece]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@KillThisPlant]

You're welcome 😊

[@nancywalton4015]

Very helpful.

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.

[@kanazhaguinyard2715]

do you water your monstera like this every time you water ? or only for repotting ? i watered like this only once and it caused root rot so i’m scared to water like this again .

[@KillThisPlant]

Good question. When it comes to watering you have to have a good understanding of your soil type and how much space the roots take up. For this plant I knew it was mostly roots, I have a well draining soil, and I was only going up 1" in pot size. So I could get away with watering it so heavily. Other plants with heavier soil with less developed roots I can't do this. And it could cause overwatering. This is something that comes with practice and a bit of guess work.

[@kanazhaguinyard2715]

@@KillThisPlant thank you !!

[@R1089]

I want to repot my monstera I had for a year. I noticed that the bottom of the pot has a yellow spore like fungus on bottom? Any ideas on how to get rid of it ?

[@KillThisPlant]

Just remove them. Mushroom growth is usually a sign of a healthy soil microbiome. They may grow back. Watering less frequently may also help but you don't need to worry about them that much.

[@R1089]

@@KillThisPlant okay thank you. I was able to remove them and repot it . It was as much as I thought it was , once I saw the root ball. Thank you!!

[@kimmixerxs]

Thank you.

[@LoreenMew]

" get into a power stance " lmaoo

[@barbaracole4314]

Agreed , to the point... I've turned off many good videos , due to the music or way too much talking

[@Leodoesanimation]

Is it easier to repot when the soil is dry or wet?

[@KillThisPlant]

Dry

[@bonsaiknowledge]

How many times in one year we can repot the monstera? I think it’s favourite season is before spring, like most of the plants. I live in italy, I repotted my monstera last autumn, in October, it has grown so much, I think it will need another repot but I don’t want to stress the plant..

[@KillThisPlant]

You can repot whenever the roots are ready!

[@bonsaiknowledge]

@@KillThisPlant so it’s not important to do it in a specific season, but every time the plant need it? Thanks

[@ahassona]

Do we need to get out of the water which comes from the holes . Every time we watering .?

[@KillThisPlant]

It's important not to let your plant sit in water for too long. If it's still in the tray after 15 minutes, you should dump it out.

[@jasoncollins865]

What's the best soil/compost to use for repotting?

[@KillThisPlant]

Fox farm ocean forest is very high quality soil.

[@maryalfred2939]

Exactly

[@vanessag9712]

I accidently broke some leaf stems off while I was repoting :( will they grow back?

[@KillThisPlant]

Unfortunately not, new leaves come from the lead vine only. 🙁

[@jessiestiffler2998]

What would you do about torn, mature leaves? Should I prune them off?

[@KillThisPlant]

If the leaf is green it's making energy. Keep for health, cut for aesthetics.

[@petecilione4166]

What is your soil to perlite ratio?

[@hannahlong2361]

I know you asked the creator but cause they didn't respond I could put my 2 cents in, I like to make sure my soil is around 5-10% perlite, if you add more its not going to cause many issues but it is always a good idea to include other stuff into the soil, like orchid bark, monsteras like soil with lots of air in it.

[@nathalieschumann8499]

I notice you do not re-use your soil, the one you took from between the roots. Would you not recommend using it to film up the new pot? Is it drained of nutrients?

[@KillThisPlant]

You can absolutely reuse old soil. You just have to remember to re-fertilize your plant.

[@nancywalton4015]

What are the green bands holding the stems up?

[@KillThisPlant]

These are velcro plant ties Here's an amazon affiliate link to purchase: amzn.to/3iwjs77

[@EthanTheT4nk]

Do you actually need to loosen the soil?

[@KillThisPlant]

Depends on the plant, state of the roots, and soil. For Monstera generally no. Unless you're using a really dense soil and the roots are already approaching being root bound.

[@valeriewalters5796]

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[@k_perry]

Will it hurt the plant if my new soil mix is different than the current one? I've been wanting to re-pot my Monstera but it's so intimidating. I don't want to ruin it (I've put so much work in to grow it from just a cutting)...

[@KillThisPlant]

It might not be the soil. It might be the differences in how you're treating the plant in the soil. eg. if youre treating the plant exactly the same when you need to be watering more/less often because your medium is different.

[@cynthiajauregui8708]

Where do you get your plastic pots from? I can't seem to find any in my area 😕

[@KillThisPlant]

My local nursery had some fortunately. I would also check to see if there are any wholesale hydroponics stores that sell to the public (locally) or ship online. Hope you can find some!

[@cynthiajauregui8708]

@@KillThisPlant thank you! 🙏

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@melanielynn9723]

I have a monstera that looks like it’s got 5 stems (so, 5 plants) it’s just a 10” pot. Should I separate all of them into their own pot?

[@KillThisPlant]

it really depends on the look youre going for. Personally I like 2-3 plants per pot. and it depends on if its large or small form.

[@melanielynn9723]

@@KillThisPlant super! I have three very young stems and three mature stems in the pot. I guess at some point I will separate them out. I’m working through all of your monsters videos. Thank you so much for all of the great info!

[@providersspreadingawarenes7380]

My soil is not budging!! How do I get the old soil out without damage?

[@KillThisPlant]

You don't necessarily have to get rid of all the old soil but you could try soaking the plant and then using chopsticks to help loosen it.

[@providersspreadingawarenes7380]

@@KillThisPlant thanks!!!

[@Pickles1997mk]

What kind of soil do you use? Does it matter?

[@KillThisPlant]

Any indoor potting soil is fine. If you're looking for higher quality I recommend Fox Farm Ocean Forest.

[@nevoandthe8cats]

Can I forward you pictures and you plz help me with my monstera albo?thank you

[@KillThisPlant]

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[@maryalfred2939]

What soil mix You haven't said anything

[@KillThisPlant]

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[@christiangramatica7834]

How many Monsteras do you have on that single pot? I am a little hesitant in combining multiple Monsteras in one. I actually have two pots both with two Monsteras each. Can you please advise me on this? They are all juvenile, by the way. Around 8 months old. Thank you.

[@KillThisPlant]

I think there were 5 vines in that pot. I find my sweet spot is 2 plants in the same pot but it depends on the size of the cuttings and the look you're going for. Smaller plants tend to look better with 3-4 cuttings for more of a bush look. Larger cuttings are better for 1 or 2 and are much easier to manage.

[@stancexpunks]

Why don’t you reuse the old soil?

[@KillThisPlant]

You can if you want to. For me it depends on what my medium is and what my fertilizer routine is.

[@stevenwang6498]

will it kill the plant if i cut away some of the long roots?

[@KillThisPlant]

Mostly likely not but you want to make sure you don't cut away too much. You could damage the plant/send it into shock.

[@ginaradovic7446]

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[@aubreymarsh2309]

Lol powerstance

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

Looks healthy!

[@fattykins7552]

Thank you 😊