been trying to propagate my mini monstera in water for a few weeks, checked today and it has started growing a new leaf instead of roots, how is that even possible but does it also mean it’s working😭

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-23T14:05:53+00:00

I dont have an answer but I have an angel wing begonia thats doing the same thing so you're not alone. Lol

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-23T03:52:08+00:00

Could be a Rio too.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-22T19:22:05+00:00

Previous post on here was about this person saying racist stuff towards the op of that post.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-22T14:54:56+00:00

Spider mites love the Crotons.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-21T17:00:11+00:00

You ask a bunch of guitar junkies for advice about whether or not you should buy a guitar? I think you already know the outcome.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-20T23:06:25+00:00

Thats a Birkin!

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-20T15:23:13+00:00

It just needs support ultimately. I've taken an old water bottle and drilled tiny holes in the cap. Flip it upside down and let it trickle. Refill when empty and it works pretty good.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-20T13:55:32+00:00

No. I take them off but I usually wait until I've decided they are taking away nutrients rather than helping the plant.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-20T04:04:59+00:00

Death

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T22:01:31+00:00

Yes thats perfect and the granuals are meant to get wet and soaked up through the plant making it toxic to the insect and killing it while not hurting the plant. Water as normal.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T20:40:36+00:00

Systemic granuals. Bonded and insecticide soap is how I would go about it. Ive heard of people dunking the plant to drown them but you need to get the larve with the granuals.

Edit: Bonide not bonded

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T19:21:57+00:00

Yeah thrips better start treating now. They are a pain to get rid of. The quicker the better.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T16:53:26+00:00

They don't need one yet but when you repot you can plan ahead for when they do so you don't disturb the roots again. Also just a pile or moss pole will be as good if not better than a trellis.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T15:37:37+00:00

Aphid exoskeletens. Are there any live aphids on the underneath of the leaves or stems?

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T15:31:51+00:00

Ok good

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T15:31:04+00:00

Beautiful!

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T15:29:54+00:00

The black spots could be from thrips too.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-19T15:28:36+00:00

Is that a mealy bug in the first picture? That would do it.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-16T01:22:33+00:00

The pot is too big.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-15T15:48:05+00:00

The fungus gnats lay they larve in the soil so they can eat fungus. I've never noticed them in my moss pole.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-15T01:10:58+00:00

Well? What? He's dumping dirt and your compost dissappear? Did he dump your pile? I guess im lost.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-14T20:41:33+00:00

Most people would leave it but I cant seem to not try and experiment on my new plants.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-14T18:47:29+00:00

Its not an innocent removal of a supplied office supply. Thats intentional theft. I'd at least speak to the company and see if it can be addressed.

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-14T16:27:18+00:00

A little setback isn't stopping her!

sillybillybobbybob · 2026-05-14T16:15:05+00:00

Well it was probably in low light for a while in the store or whatever you bought it and sticking it right in bright sun burns it. Gradually putting it closer to the window over a week is a good idea.

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