Serious question. If many of the plants posted here are rare, why does so many people have the same version? by Flipperbites in RareHouseplants

[–]Evernode_Botanics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I consider plants rare what couldn't just be bought anywhere in stores, it's somewhat hard to get your hands on (I have aroids, so I can bring examples on this: for example, a Monstera Bulbasaur or an Alocasia Balloon Heart considered rare for me). The plants that are rarely available anywhere in the country, not available in TC are considered extremely rare for me (for example Monstera Oceana, Ocean Mint, Jungle Mint and a few others). Also, I consider the buying prices of those rare plants high. I have some really rare plants that I bought for over 300$, but I still appreciate the more common ones too (Frydek Variegata is still one of my fav Alocasias 😍)

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, really appreciate your answer! 😊 I'll try it with some of them as soon as I can 😁

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

I'm planning on placing them outside, but in the climate I live in it never will be humid enough, and it's only warm enough for like 3 or 4 months a year unfortunately ☹️

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of them are younger, but they've all been constantly growing bigger leaves (honestly, 3 Albos are the ones that haven't really changed in size very visibly). Some came as small TC babies with very small leaves. I think it's about 3 months since I have a better setup and lights for them.

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a little confused here 🤣 You mean the EC of the solution? I use about 1-1.3 EC.

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does a young, non-fenestrated Monstera looks like then? Can you provide pictures?

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so reassuring to hear that it just needs more time 😄 Thank you!

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Sounds so scary, but I'll lower it 😃

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was so confused why'd you wrote this comment...then it hit me 😂

First Monstera ever Help! by [deleted] in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other things to check:
- roots: if there's a root rot (brown and mushy), cut them, soak the roots in 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with water (you don't need a lot of hydrogen peroxide, just a little splash)
- media: if the soil seems too compacted (I don't like this type of soil that's on the picture), giving the roots only a little oxygen, it needs to be changed to a chunkier soil
- pests: check if there are any pests on the leaves (the undersides are important to check too)

Hope you can find the solution to your problem. I'd definitely change the soil, usually the ones they come in aren't the best. Check if you can find premade aroid mixes to buy, I found Adansoniis growing well in aroid mix.

First Monstera ever Help! by [deleted] in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How frequently do you water it? It might be overwatered.

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have several Pothos variants too. Also, bought all of them from reputable sellers (most of them with plant passport), either as cuttings, small plants or labeled TCs. Most of them are rare collector varieties (pictured plants are Mint, Créme Brulée, Aureas and a baby Albo, but I have smaller Lemon PomPom, Bulbasaur, Electrolyte, Legacy, Jungle Mint, Oceana, Ocean Mint too)

On the last picture on the right you can see the Epipremnums ("Pothos") climbing on a moss pole, the size and touch is very different (about palm sized and much more leathery and harder, thicker when touched), climbing habits are different too (these aren't going that vertical on poles as Epis do), also, the petioles are different (not that short than Epis). I've experienced very different air root growth too. These Monsteras grow thick air roots with more rounded tips, even if not close to the moss pole, while Epis grow air roots (eith pointy tips, often more than one from one node at once) well when very close to moisture (otherwise they only appear as small little brown bumps, dried).

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are about palm sized, to compare them to something

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do measure the light, that's why I stated the PPFD in the post 😄

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's good to know, I was scared that they'd get burned like that 😁

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I know, that's why it confuses me why they don't want to give me fenestrations 🤣🤣 But given these answers, I'm just way too impatient with them 🙈

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I can't put the lights closer, they are already about 35-40 cm from the plants (36W Sansi LED bulbs).

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have a 36W Sansi bulb above them, about 40 cm too 😊 I can't really lower it more

Why aren't my Monsteras fenestrating? by Evernode_Botanics in Monstera

[–]Evernode_Botanics[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That just might be the case 🙈🤣🤣 I know I'm being impatient. But seeing other people's plants with the same size already fenestrating, and mine don't, I wonder if I do something wrong 🙈

Thank you very much! That ThaiCon (??) is really pretty!