repotting large monstera tips?
hi everyone! i have this happy and thriving monstera that’s definitely outgrown it’s pot (same one it came in) i’ve been nervous to repot since it’s so happy, but i’m sure it’s root bound by now. any tips for repotting that won’t send it into shock, the soil mixture you swear by, anything! i have moss poles for it already that i plan to use :) #Monstera
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I will assist you in this because I know it can be quite imtimidating.
The soil mix let's start there so you can have what you need on hand.
I mix up:
1/3 peat moss
1/3 perlite
1/3 orchid bark
Now since you have never potted it yourself and when I zoom in it does look like you have several monsteras that came in one pot . I believe I see at least 4.
It's normal to get several in a pot. But they need to be seperated to grow their best. Monsteras have extensive large root systems that need room to grow. What happens is the strongest will crowd out the others and they will eventually crowd out the smaller weaker plants, eventually killing them.
I would give each a 10 inch pot. To give them room to grow. She is quite tall, trust me they will thank you with even better growth.
Now get a sheet or tarp something you don't care too much about and tip the pot on its side on the sheet. That is going to be a heavy pot so tipping it over will be best for your back and also the plant. Tip it in the direction the leaves are not pointed. Since they follow the light they will all be on one side which is very helpful you want the empty side on the floor.
Pull off the big pot since there is a plastic pot inside.
Then take your hands and squeeze around the pot to sort of loosen that soil. The roots will be growing out of the bottom if you can feed them through the hole the other way while pulling the plastic pot off. It's okay if a couple break off. Monsteras are super durable you won't hurt her if she loses some roots. If she is really stuck, I take a take knife and work my way around the pot inside to loosen.
After the pot is removed separate the plants. This part is going to take some time they will be all tangled up since she is more mature.
Remember it's okay if some roots break she'll grow new ones. Sometimes they will separate easily other times it takes some work it helps if you kind of work you fingers through the root in a downward combing motion to get them apart once you massage any soil out.
Then replant each in its OWN pot. They really need their own pots they don't do well together long term.
Now the pole will go on the backside of each monstera, that way it leans into the pole for support. The backside is the side the Ariel roots grow from just place the pole in the center of the Ariel root.
Don't bury the Ariel roots they are meant to be exposed so they can attach to things and climb. They actually absorb moisture from the air, so don't bury them.
I think I got it all if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask ❤️
@chelseus @LaneyLichen
The soil mix let's start there so you can have what you need on hand.
I mix up:
1/3 peat moss
1/3 perlite
1/3 orchid bark
Now since you have never potted it yourself and when I zoom in it does look like you have several monsteras that came in one pot . I believe I see at least 4.
It's normal to get several in a pot. But they need to be seperated to grow their best. Monsteras have extensive large root systems that need room to grow. What happens is the strongest will crowd out the others and they will eventually crowd out the smaller weaker plants, eventually killing them.
I would give each a 10 inch pot. To give them room to grow. She is quite tall, trust me they will thank you with even better growth.
Now get a sheet or tarp something you don't care too much about and tip the pot on its side on the sheet. That is going to be a heavy pot so tipping it over will be best for your back and also the plant. Tip it in the direction the leaves are not pointed. Since they follow the light they will all be on one side which is very helpful you want the empty side on the floor.
Pull off the big pot since there is a plastic pot inside.
Then take your hands and squeeze around the pot to sort of loosen that soil. The roots will be growing out of the bottom if you can feed them through the hole the other way while pulling the plastic pot off. It's okay if a couple break off. Monsteras are super durable you won't hurt her if she loses some roots. If she is really stuck, I take a take knife and work my way around the pot inside to loosen.
After the pot is removed separate the plants. This part is going to take some time they will be all tangled up since she is more mature.
Remember it's okay if some roots break she'll grow new ones. Sometimes they will separate easily other times it takes some work it helps if you kind of work you fingers through the root in a downward combing motion to get them apart once you massage any soil out.
Then replant each in its OWN pot. They really need their own pots they don't do well together long term.
Now the pole will go on the backside of each monstera, that way it leans into the pole for support. The backside is the side the Ariel roots grow from just place the pole in the center of the Ariel root.
Don't bury the Ariel roots they are meant to be exposed so they can attach to things and climb. They actually absorb moisture from the air, so don't bury them.
I think I got it all if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask ❤️
@chelseus @LaneyLichen
@CuteMeadowflax Great! I'm glad it was helpful. Same goes for you, if you have any questions along the way. Don't hesitate to reach out ❤️
@SuperbRaspfern you are an angel, thank you so much for taking the time to break this down for me and everyone else!!!
@SuperbRaspfern Thank you for sharing this detailed information! It’ll be super helpful!! 💚💚💚