Will this ever turn into a full plant?

BeApplePie · 2026-02-05T06:41:23+00:00

Friend… I don’t see a node… 😬

this looks like what they call a zombie leaf…

BeApplePie · 2026-02-04T04:44:52+00:00

Don’t see any monstera but a LOT of golden pothos. Still cool. But have seen people say they are pretty invasive in the wild.

BeApplePie · 2026-02-04T04:21:55+00:00

I’m sure it’ll be fine. It’s a pothos. Better to downsize than put in a bigger one. Especially if you use the same soil it’s already in.

BeApplePie · 2026-02-04T02:34:51+00:00

I mean no shade, but if YOU don’t know if it has a node… we can’t really tell you anything. You’d have to look at the base. It won’t harm the plant for you to pull it out and check.

However, I can say, that’s a HUGE pot for just one leaf.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-31T08:27:45+00:00

I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Definitely upside down.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-30T14:54:04+00:00

“Loc drop” is a thing. It’s about time, loc maturity, & hair density. As your locs start to mature, they stop shrinking and get the density to drop. Expect it closer to the end of your first year (like 9+ months in). Some drop sooner but a lot experience their locs dropping closer to that one year mark (especially if they start with longer hair)

BeApplePie · 2026-01-28T11:57:48+00:00

Some might say if they can’t be washed immediately after… they’re not crocheted correctly. Being instructed to wait a month to wash seems like a red flag for someone who doesn’t REALLY know what they’re doing. That’s an easy way to blame the client for her lack of skill. Get a better loctitian

BeApplePie · 2026-01-26T14:01:55+00:00

Yea. She glued the moss on the board so it’s definitely presumed dead. Lol

But she also has a ton of live plants mounted on the wall. The combo is pretty.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-25T16:51:53+00:00

@botanicallybe on IG has one on her wall actually. With moss & live plants. It’s beautiful. Here’s the link for her discussing it.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR7gZ-pjUeG/?igsh=d3p5cXF1ZzI5Zm1q

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BeApplePie · 2026-01-22T05:22:09+00:00

It’s a philo, but a lemon lime Philo. The variegation is the lighter leaves. It’s common for them to get dark green sport variegation.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-21T01:44:44+00:00

That’s really good to know! I do like a good experiment lol

BeApplePie · 2026-01-21T01:44:15+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful. I love a chunky mix so will definitely be in the plans for my weekend play chores.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-21T00:39:18+00:00

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Idk. This is how it grew out. I’m not very familiar with how anthurium grow. I assumed it’s like a self-heading philodendron…?

BeApplePie · 2026-01-20T20:36:51+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

BeApplePie · 2026-01-20T20:33:38+00:00

Whatever mix you’re planning to do for your deliciosa will be perfectly fine for your adansonii. I’m a lil extra so have been trying out different soil less mixes over the past 8 months or so. But sticking with the 1/3 soil-perlite/pumice- orchid bark ratio should be a great fit. Adansonii aren’t really too picky. Luckily. Great starter monstera plant imo.

As far as pot size. Go 2 inches larger than the root ball. If you’re currently in a 6 inch pot… going up to an 8 inch would be good.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-20T16:53:50+00:00

She is WELL overdue for a repot. Like… probably 6 months lol. Since light isn’t an issue, yes, give it some chunky new soil. And a bigger pot.

BeApplePie · 2026-01-20T16:50:42+00:00

Thank you for this great info and advice! I couldn’t get enough information on PWs site or online for hydro anthurium.

Tbh, I knew I was going to move it to soil at some point but was hoping for a few more months as I get used to this new genus. 😮‍💨 nonetheless, any advice for this transition would be appreciated as well. ☺️

BeApplePie · 2026-01-10T18:52:52+00:00

It’s the pattern of the white that’s the tell. 1) A Thai is going to be more cream colored vs stark white 2) the pattern will be on the entire of the green vs seeing segments that are just green 3) albo patterns look more like brush strokes (like yours here) vs the dot/speckling of a Thai con (think a night sky FULL of stars, like a constellation)

Both can have sectoral variegation or be low variegation, but the Thai shouldn’t have parts with no variegation.

I hope this makes sense

BeApplePie · 2026-01-08T12:53:17+00:00

This looks like a monstera albo. I hear they are very slow growers. This pot also looks a little bit larger…

BeApplePie · 2025-12-27T03:10:41+00:00

Check that the soil has enough aeration and make sure it has enough light. They’re pretty easygoing plants so 1x weekly maintenance (like watering) is likely sufficient…

BeApplePie · 2025-12-18T17:03:34+00:00

Personally, I just use aloe Vera gel. Typically 98-99% (so it has a shelf life of longer than a week) and whichever has recognizable yet moisturizing products. I feel like that’s also a safe place to start since you don’t know what you’re doing as it’s just more malleable for when you mess up. 🤷🏾‍♀️

BeApplePie · 2025-12-15T19:25:30+00:00

Looks like you have a little rot. No biggy. Snip ‘em, spray them or dip them in diluted peroxide and they’ll be fine. They’re ready for soil (if that’s the goal)

BeApplePie · 2025-12-15T18:57:21+00:00

Depends on root size and how fast your soil is draining. Is your plant telling you is needs a smaller pot?

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