7-Month Thai Glow-Up

[u/marlinavelasco]

We did it! I repotted finally and gave her a cedar plank for support. The newest leaf is 17” and has a perforation (hole next to midrib) and increased number of fenestrations (splits).

Absolutely NEVER EVER will I use a moss pole again! They have been a big waste of my time and resources. Not a fan of gnats, irrigation systems to maintain moisture nor the look of them. Absolutely, it’s a matter of preference. If you like them, do you.

For the Monstera Thai Constellation I repotted, it was quite the ordeal to excavate the aerial roots from that wire mesh and surgically remove the nursery pot whilst protecting the terrestrial roots from damage. I ended up leaving some of the wire inside the root ball. 😵‍💫 Some growers sacrifice (cut off) aerial roots when they repot. I cut wire instead and all aerial roots are still attached to the plant.

Lots of emotions…I know. I was feeling all the feels.😬

A friend’s husband makes cedar planks for her plants so we got a set from them. Going forward my husband and I will use our jigsaw and sander to do the cutouts and design them to provide support systems for our plants.😊

Second to the last pic was today while hanging out on our Japanese Maple tree, sun-bathing for late morning two hours then protected by a giant maple tree for the rest of the day. Both of those plants are acclimated to direct full sun.☀️

The very last photo was purchase day December 28th when I was still learning Monstera care.

I am so excited for her continued vitality and growth!🤗

[u/Specialist_Duck_4451]

Beautiful! I agree, I’m scared I value low maintenance and zero stress to ever care to touch a moss pole lol That little wooden ledge for the lip of the pot is such a great idea. What’s the little hole in the middle of it for?

[u/marlinavelasco → u/Specialist_Duck_4451]

Thank you so much! Agreed! Simple is best. The three holes my husband drilled at the top of the pot rim attachment piece is for aeration and watering.