Rare Plant Tour | Variegated Monstera & Insane Prices | Jake Series Part IV | Ep 30

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There is no doubt that prices for rare tropical houseplants, especially aroids like philodendron, anthurium, monstera, and alocasia, has gone through the roof this year. I recently got to visit my buddy Jake, a well known and respected rare aroid collector in Los Angeles (follow him @keepyourplantson_la on Instagram), and was able to discuss the topic of prices. We also talked about plant swaps and filmed some of his variegated monstera. He has quite the collection of thai constellation, albo borsigiana, the yellow aurea, and mint monstera. Some plant care tips are shared as well =)
Jake Series
Ep 27: Grow lights and humidifiers | • Rare Plant Tour | Grow...
Ep 28: Social media and plants | • Rare Plant Tour | Face...
Ep 29: Favorite plants #1-5 | • Ultimate Rare Housepla...
Ep 30: Variegated monstera, plant prices | • Rare Plant Tour | Vari...
Ep 31: Favorite plants #6-10 | • Ultimate Rare Housepla...
Ep 32: How to buy rare plants | • How to Buy and Source ...
Ep 34: Favorite plants #11-15 | • Ultimate Rare Housepla...
Ep 35: Favorite plants #16-20 | • Ultimate Rare Housepla...
Ep 36: Favorite plants #21-25 | coming 12/27/19
Ep 37: Monstera obliqua | coming 12/30/19
Ep 38: The final plants | coming 1/3/20
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@plantsandpiggies7758 4 года назад

Thanks, completely agree! I save money by not following trends but buying what I like and know will thrive in my home.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Selecting plants that grow well in the home is going to be a frequent topic on this channel 🤗. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

@paulabollers6396 4 года назад

As a consumer, I do sometimes get frustrated with the pricing and availability of rare plants. However, Jake makes great points about supply and demand as well as how long it takes to grow a plants. I think also as consumers we get caught up in what is the "trendy" /must have plants. So many people feel like in order to have great IG page or RU-vid chanel that they need to have impressive and rare specimens to attract followers. I have to remind myself that I don't need to have it now and to be more aware of the growing habits of plants cause they will affect the supply and eventually the price. I got my first Rhaphidora Tetrasperma for $65 from England. Last week, I got one for $5. The same thing is happening with the Raven ZZ and the Philodendron Gloriosum. This is a great series! Thank you for sharing!

@Al-mq1pr 4 года назад

Hey where did you get your rhaphidophora tetrasperma for $5?

@yangtzeling7468 4 года назад

“ collect what you love “ 👍🏼

@moniquecatalina1322 4 года назад

Omg I need to go to a plant show..I don't think I'd ever leave 😍 I'll spend hundreds on plants there better than people lol

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha self control Monique! And you have to be selective on the plants that speak to you most. Cheers and happy holidays!

@jamieb7342 4 года назад

Thank you for another awesome video. So, informational. Jake has great teeth too. Very nice of him to open his home and plant collection to the public.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! I think Jake’s very happy with this series. Hopefully we’ll visit him again next year 🤗

@PamsPrettyPlants 4 года назад

Very cool interview and great advice at the end. I have had my monster deliciosa for probably 5-6 years now and I had it all through the craze and had no idea 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Pam. Probably better that way, to not know how “cool” or uncool your plants are and just keep what speaks to you. Congrats on the great growth of your channel!!

@PamsPrettyPlants 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

Wow you lucked out you got your plant before everybody else wanted it Pam

@makeupisluv 4 года назад

I went to my first plant swap a few weeks ago and nearly swooned when I saw a real life Albo! It was so stunning. Maybe one day I'll be able to add one to my little collection. ❤️🌱

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha yeah, some plants resonate with us on a different level in real life. Vid isn’t as good but still better than pictures. Thanks for watching and following along. Happy holidays!

@xaiuon 3 года назад

Wow beautiful plants!! I like it! Thumbs up Jimmy.

@brujita2259 4 года назад

I am thankful for the trends because without them I wouldn't have found out about some stuff. (Like variegated monsteras!) It's so random that monsteras got hot. my family has always had them just hanging out in the backyard. I think it's so exciting to see things get popular like plant collecting. How cool is it that people are excited about plants and horticulture?!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah this whole plant craze really went from zero to 100 really fast. Very very fascinating right? Who knew gardening would get so cool and capture the young adult population! Cheers and happy holidays!

@brujita2259 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera Im all for it. As long as proper don't steal stuff, it's good. We are two hops and jump from trader Joe's albos ya know. 🤣🤣🤣 Happy, Merry to you too!

@anythingbootneck 4 года назад

Good point, buy the plants you like.Thats exactly what I do!👍🏻😀

@mettasattva75 4 года назад

I'm glad you said to go with what you love. I really don't get this whole collector plant thing. I think people want them because they are popular. I tend to go with what I actually like rather than what's hot. My favourite plant in my house is a lemon Geranium 🤣 cheep as chips but so lovely... ✌🏻

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I love cheap and I also love chips 😀🤗🤗🤗. Haha cheers and happy holidays!!

@jimc6694 3 года назад

I so agree. When someone mentioned some plant...then everyone wants it. BEGONIAS. They have been around forever but alot of newbies think they are the newest thing!

@johnhovancsek138 4 года назад

Those prices are crazy.. I'm glad I live in Hawaii where I can go to the local garden store and pay 15$ for a varagated monstara. I don't see them often but possible

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah prices can vary a lot by region. I encourage everyone to research as well as be patient, and then be decisive when the opportunity comes.

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

I guess that's an idea for a vacation go to Hawaii and spend all your time they're hunting down a monstera variegated plant haha just kidding

@T3chn0c0l0r 4 года назад

Med student & plant hobbyist here! So happy to find someone who enjoys both worlds like myself :)

@DaPlantBbz 4 года назад

I loved this video!! Thanks for the shoutout! I love Jake!! He has a beautiful collection & is one of the nicest guys I know 💚💚💚 & I agree collection what you LOVE! sometimes people collect just to collect and sometimes get angry when they over payed for something if you love it than I think regardless the price it’s should be worth it to you 💁🏻‍♀️🌿

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and following along. Yeah, prices fluctuate and also vary a bit from specimen to specimen. Happy holidays!!

@dy1anr0a 4 года назад

Love that

@thedollhousechannel 2 года назад

Thank you for posting this video! 😁 While I do not believe in price shaming sellers, nor do I believe in telling people how to spend their money, I do believe there is a limit to what is "fair" to charge for houseplants. In my humble opinion, UNLESS a plant being sold is legitimately one of a kind, and not just "rare", these prices are too high for my taste. In my opinion, there is no reason why a 6 inch (or smaller) potted plant should cost more than $20,000 dollars, which could afford you as many as 50 Nintendo Switches, a brand new car like a Honda Civic, or a year of College depending on where you live. When you put it into a perspective like this, it seems crazy.

@elmerbaez6784 4 года назад

I really love this video. Jake is blessed and he is a very beautiful human being. You hit it on the head, Dr. Plant....Collect what you love which also means we don't have to have "All" the plants. To each their own but yes," Collect What You Love." I am going to do that. Ty.

@aheartforplants5475 4 года назад

I just received a gloriosum from you it is amazing better than the picture. I bought the 20 dollar one. You answered all my questions. Your awesome. Thanks

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Most welcome. Thanks so much for your support!! 🤗🤗

@brookebain7250 4 года назад

You uploaded super early Jimmy, I would have a hard time getting up for work that early! I am very lucky to have 3 variegated monsteras and the best thing of all is I only paid $50 for all of them! The first 2 I got from my university's greenhouse since I co-manage them. I am studying clinical laboratory sciences, but like you, I also have a love for plants! I am very lucky to get to help with the greenhouses here, but I am sad to have to leave the plants for an internship next school year. My mom thinks I should switch my major, but I think the medical field is my passion and plants is just my hobby. The last monstera that I paid $50 for, I got on a facebook group (and it's not a wet stick either!). There definitely are ways to find them affordable, you just have to be patient! Keep up the good content! I imagine it's hard to balance work, life, and this RU-vid channel. 🙂

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha I only recently found out that “wet stick” is a term now haha. I was able to do a lot of editing and uploading of these episodes before I left for vacation so these were just scheduled for public release. I’m going to let them go public earlier in the day because it seems a lot of my viewers wake up pretty early. Glad you were able to find your monsteras at a reasonable price. Takes some patience and luck for sure 🤗

@MvrMarieLaurence 4 года назад

It’s so funny to see, as a person from Belgium, what you consider rare or expensive. Some plants you call rare are here like available everywhere (like tetrasperma, giant ones for maybe 20 euros). On the other side, the prives for thai constellation is 3x to 4x the amount of the albo. On another note, it’s really refreshing to see your views on the prices. I definitely need to be more active on plants group and instagram. Only talked too 2/3 people and already learned sooo much. Love all your videos btw soo down too earth and informative. Lots of love!!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah it’s really fun to see regional price differences. I’m planning to travel more internationally and try to visit more plant shops. Just been lazy about filming when I travel lol. Thanks for following along! Happy holidays friend.

@gretchenmason8879 4 года назад

Great video! Getting some browning on my albo, I think it’s missing being outside for the summer. My goal is to just get it through the winter so it can go outside again!

@kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

I understand that asking a total stranger for a cutting is rude and presumptuous..we need to show good manners

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

You’d be surprised how many people do it though. I don’t get it either.

@kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

🤨

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

@Kathy MAcomber I have suggested to people that I would trade them a cutting for cutting they might have but I've never ask somebody to send me a cutting why would someone pay for postage 7/8 10 bucks to send some unknown person some of their plants to ask about a trade is one thing but people don't think anymore they just say the first thing that comes to their mind

@HeartShapedLeaves 4 года назад

This is such a great series! Thank you for the awesome content brother!🙏🌿

@andreag8508 4 года назад

Am I the only one not into albo monstera? More for everyone else i guess!

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

! I love them but you have to decide what the priorities are... there's one being auctioned off by Steve's leaves and it's already up to $450 but it's huge there to cuttings so true plants in the pot and if you wanted to cut it up and propagate you probably could get six plants out of it so if you had the money and the place to propagate it would be a good deal but there's no guarantees at all the cuttings would live who knows how much it'll be at the end of the auction in a week it's crazy

@eyesclosed3709 4 года назад

I'm starting to hate the whole "rare plant" fad. A lot of these plants are expensive because they are in high demand and the sellers know people will buy them for the astronomical prices, not because there would be very little of them. I have some plants that are never called rare, yet noone ever sells them, and I don't really ever see people online owning them, so if you wanted one you couldn't get it, because there's no demand for them, they are not what's considered cool and enviable right now. But each to their own, and everyone should judge for themselves if spending so much money on a plant will make them happy and it's worth it for them

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

A lot of it is a popularity contest without rhyme or reason, true, but availability is a thing. Plants are getting harder to source in all markets.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha your bank account thanks you 🤗🤗

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

@@eyesclosed3709 Steve's leaves had to go to auction when they have available variegated monstera is. The reason why is the minute they listed it crashed their whole system and was very expensive to get it up and running. They're not trying to make money off of the plant they're just trying to save their business grade expenses and people are unbelievable that they'll pay all those prices for those plants I seen people pay over $100 for a plant that's considered rare and has like one leaf and that one's damage I don't understand it. Would I love to have a variegated monstera either variety of course but I'm not spending $1,000 on one. Think about all the poverty and problems in the world that could be helped with five bucks

@twistysunshine 4 года назад

I clicked on this video bc you're on my notifs! You are super lucky to be in an area with such common plant swaps. And with that warmth. Even if my area had more people around (let around plant people) it'd be too cold to do a plant swap that often!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I agree that there are lots of conveniences with being a plant parent in SoCal. Props and much respect to people trying to grow and do plant swaps in more difficult climates.

@noriegaroger1 4 года назад

You've done it again Jimmy awesome video with great conversation. Thumbs Up!!!

@yeahivekilledthat719 4 года назад

Really enjoying this series featuring Jake. He seems to have a very grounded outlook on plant ownership-a refreshing change from the crazy demand for unicorn plants. His collection is envious and I certainly appreciate his knowledge and experience. I agree with your suggestion of "collecting what you love." Seems like too many people have FOMO or want the instant gratification. I fell into that trap a little bit but have since pulled way back. Mostly because I'm cheap-LOL. Thanks for the great vid.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah I’m on a downsizing phase currently, and I’m definitely very cheap as well haha. I think I’m heading back to pothos and cheap easy viners that don’t cause me much anxiety.

@riawhetstone3725 4 года назад

Great video! I’m not sure if there’s a number that makes you a collector, per se, but I really resonated with the term “ Collector-Seller”. I really only sell plants after I’ve made a big investment in their care. Like “oh crap. I just bought a lot of grow lights. Time to sell a plant😅” & much like their care, acquiring plants really is a waiting game 👏🏼👏🏼 The prices really do fluctuate often. I always like looking at some of my plants that I’ve paid like $8 for are now selling for easily 10x’s that amount.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah it’s very interesting how plant prices fluctuate. I think social media and our “now now now” mentality are causing the fluctuations more frequent as well as more significant. Cheers and happy holidays!!

@riawhetstone3725 4 года назад

Agreed! Wait long enough & a different plant will become the “It” plant & your wishlist plant price will drop steady 😆

@rfbite 4 года назад

Find the plant the sparks joy for you. I'm aware of trends but the plants that make me more happy are the ones that are probably overlooked.

@gratefulMOMent 4 года назад

Hi! Great video! Yet again!! The Jake series is quickly becoming a fave. I get your guys’ “don’t be a jerk” policy 😂 If I find out you like plants, you will leave with a handful of cuttings. If you ask in a demanding way you will leave empty handed. I also like how you talked about getting ahead of the plant trends. “Buy what you love”. Yessss! Thank you! I really like zz plants. Weird right?? Haha. All types of sanseveria. All kinds of Trichocereus but peruvianus is my fave. Euphorbias. Crassula. I can go on and on. Even the good old fashioned spider plant gives me joy when it flowers and makes babies. Every plant of mine has memories and stories attached. Anyways, I can go on and on 😂 I hope you have a great week!! ❤️🌱

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yeah, it’s curious how some people think they can just ask a random stranger for cuttings. I think it’s disrespectful to the grower/collector’s time and efforts. Cheers and happy holidays!

@jimc6694 3 года назад

Another comment. 1st love this video. I wish there were more people with your thoughts. I feelthat almost total "greed" has taken over with some people. They dont see the joy of plants..they see $$$$$. As soon as some people get a plant they want to chop it up.

@terryfrench4694 4 года назад

I have a Albo cutting coming from Seattle tomorrow across country to New Hampshire. Feel like a nervous parent right now. Love your series with Jake!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

You got this!! Cheers!

@lotus.... 4 года назад

Avout 8 yrs ago here in Florida, an Ace Hardware Nursery was selling Variegated Monstera deliciosa for around $12. As a 20 yr long plant collector, I knew what they were and bought three. Living in a V. Monstera forest now lol. The prices sure have went up drastically since then. A lot of the Jewel Alocasias were sold as little plugs by by ebay sellers like Wellspring several yrs ago for around $5.99. Also saw these at local nurseries for about $12 for a 8inch pot. Now they are fairly rare too now. Ditto for Pink Princess Philo. I bought 3 decent cuttings 5 yrs ago on ebay for less than $20. Many anthuriums and Rhaphs are just getting into the expensive catagory. Used to be dirt cheap. See them at Walmarts and HD. I wouldnt be surprised to see bromeliads making a comeback to mainstream either. Right now they are still cheap. Hurry Lol!! I am hoping Epiphyllums come back too.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha who could have guessed the all the factors that came together that drove the indoor plant crazy! I missed out on those variegated monstera like I missed out on Amazon stock lol. Pretty amazing and exciting time for plants. Thanks for watching and happy holidays friend!

@Finkeldinken 4 года назад

I'm lucky I'm such a pleb, lol. I'm such a scrub in every hobby I go into, that while I absolutely admire the "hot stuff", I never feel like I *need* it. I don't get frustrated that I can't get my hands on the pretties, I just look at all the other goodies and get something in my range that I love. Oh, and then I fill my want with video tours like yours, with good people sharing their gorgeous collections. Thank you for helping with that part! My hot take: No matter if we're talking art supplies, tropical fish, Magic cards, plants or what ever, it's all just hobbies/collections. If we get mad or palpably sad about not having access to a certain plant or card or ? I really feel we need to examine with ourselves why that is, because then it's probably not about that Variegated Monstera, but about a hole in our psychological needs that even a plant as gorgeous as that will never be able to fill. We all want a healthy collection of beautiful, happy plants, and I think Healthy Collection covers why we want to have that collection and what it does for us to have it. But that's just me. :) Cheers

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

All I got from this is Magic cards... you play MTG?? I don’t play because it’s too expensive but I watch draft streams all the time still 😆😆

@Finkeldinken 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera lol, dude, I do! I have a great little playgroup where we have roughly the same goal - to have fun and not run our bank accounts into the ground. The power level is lower, but we don't care, because our games are evenly matched. We play different formats, like Cube and Commander. I have a cube that probably only cost me like 60USD all in all, and we draft that. MtG can be done on the cheap with a really low buy-in, you just have to spot the people and formats that go with what you want to spend. :)

@jomassey5842 4 года назад

You know your plants. I'm just starting to become aware of these amazing plants. I'm an outdoor gardener too....and an over waterer. Agree! Terracotta is the way to go. From New Zealand.💙💚💛💜

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hope to visit Australia and New Zealand sometime this or next year =)

@jomassey5842 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera You'll love NZ....Able Tasman National Park. ...The Auckland botanic gardens...waiheke island and great barrier... milford sound....the poor nights islands (fish reserve) amazing snorkeling or deep sea diving. So much to see and do. Also we are short of drs, and our govt is willing to give out decent pay and packages for drs to work outside of Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. I live in Napier on the east coast of the north island. We need drs here. I'm an ex reg nurse, but can't work due to pudendal nerve entrapment and interstitial cystitis. My outdoor garden is pretty amazing atm. Started my interest in tropical plants in the last 3 months. I'm in love with the beauty of nature. The calathea orbifolia is my favourite plant and any variegated variety, like chain of hearts or philodendron Imbe? If you would like any information about NZ, message me. It's a very relaxed place. Kiwis are easy going and friendly people. Peace out, Jo.

@christinamedeiros8208 4 года назад

That room is GOALS 💚💚💚💚💚💚

@sashasplants1600 4 года назад

Hi! I just wanted to say I’m really enjoying this conversation.

@youngfarmersvlog1354 4 года назад

Wow very beutifull monstera..i wnt to go in your house rith now to help care in your plants..thank u & GOD BLSSS U

@melissag8270 4 года назад

It’s definitely discouraging seeing the prices, but I’m just waiting it out haha I’ve been able to get a few uncommon aroids to add to my collection but I know if I’m patient some cool things will come my way! Positive thinking!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Exactly. Patience and then pull the trigger when the opportunity comes :) Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

@jovilynsaturinas6038 4 года назад

wow..I love that plants..

@AndYourLittleDog 4 года назад

I’m an outdoor gardener that got into houseplants due to Covid. Went completely insane and am seriously considering paying crazy shipping and documentation to import from asean 😆

@shelley6279 4 года назад

Awesome video! Also there are plant swapping groups on reddit and Facebook too where you can ship and trade plants that way. I’ve gotten some super cool plants and I’ve also shared some of mine as well. So fun 🤩🤩🤩 I’ve even swapped a bunch of different plant seeds on reddit.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I haven’t gotten into the seed game yet. You probably have some very good connections to get cool and reliable seeds! Cheers and happy holidays!

@courtneys8517 4 года назад

I originally found your channel looking for SF plant swaps. ❤️❤️❤️

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Aww thanks for following along all this time!!

@adamspful 4 года назад

"1 Kidney" Hilarious!

@kenclarkeis 4 года назад

Yet another great video. Excellent content.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the viewership and support Ken! Cheers! Happy holidays to you and yours!

@marymusgrove4930 4 года назад

I agree with ya Jimmy on all of it! Thanks again for the new vid!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Most welcome Mary. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@prettyinplants9580 4 года назад

Lots of great info! Thanks for sharing!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Most welcome. Thanks so much for watching and joining in 🤗

@alis49281 4 года назад

Thai Constellation and P. gloriosum can be bought directly in Thailand for a relatively normal price (shipping and papers cost more, but buying more than one will help). I'll get mine in spring. I'm talking about $ 35 for a monstera Thai and ~$50 shipping and papers. $ 48 for a P. gloriosum is fine.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Good luck! Thais ship well but the velvety philodendrons like the gloriosum can come a bit... rough. Haha cheers and happy holidays!

@Rena-ej7vv 4 года назад

“... Jake and me.” A word nerd after my own heart.

@mettasattva75 4 года назад

I believe in English it would be "Jake and myself" or "me and Jake" 😉✌🏻

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I speak English no good 😄😄

@mettasattva75 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera you speak it well enough 😉 you can also say Jake and I, which you did so it's all good 🥰

@Rena-ej7vv 4 года назад

Metta Sattva You are not correct. He said it correctly “Jake and me.” “I” is a subject; “me” is an object. I am going for coffee. Jake and I are going for coffee. Give that to me. Give that to Jake and me. Also, the speaker always lists him or herself last. Jake, you, and I will attend. Those apples are for Mary, Jake, you, and me.

@mettasattva75 4 года назад

@@Rena-ej7vv I said I believe, I didn't say I was correct. Also I have said that he speaks English well enough. The way things are taught in books is not always the way they are in life. I also said he had said Jake and I so I'm not sure what your point is other than intruding on a thread so you can be right 🙄 😅

@diamondalexiss 4 года назад

This is a great video!!

@charlesrockey5203 4 года назад

The best way I can think of to get a rare plant collection!! Is to marry the man that has it!!! Or has the money to support me to get them lol!!

@mascha2518 4 года назад

Why the blue on the bottom of your terracotta pots? Love this video

@noelle7714 4 года назад

Mascha van Alphen I was wondering the same thing.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

They are catch trays. Well, technically they are small bowls for toddlers that I found at Target, but I use them as catch trays 😆

@KrissiCreates 4 года назад

New sub from Rachel @heartshapedleaves !!! Love this content !! Waves from SE Kansas

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I love love their channel!! Thanks for coming over and giving my channel a shot 🤗🤗

@debjanibhowmick5870 4 года назад

Loved the plants.

@ssou888 4 года назад

I like all the plants! I’m going to be a plant stick pile monster.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

🤣🤣 lol thanks for tuning in friend!

@alerc20 4 года назад

Just got my monstera deliciosa Thai constellation for 16 dollars where I live, so wow.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Whoa! That’s unheard of here in the US!

@livingmybexlife 4 года назад

Ok but where can I get Jake's shirt??

@lisacampbell9257 4 года назад

I tuned in because I enjoy your content. I do however find myself wincing at some of the prices. I remember when twenty bucks was a big expensive plant lol! But then I'm getting older too... His bigonia are amazing by the way. I've bought a few really beautiful ones, but they always die. I should hit him up for some advice. I can't seem to get them happy. 😔

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

When I first started this hobby not too long ago, I wasn’t willing to pay 15$ for a pothos. My first regular monstera deliciosa for $25, before they went on mass in garden centers, seemed like the biggest steal haha. It has been amazing how much people are willing to spend for plants now. They are become less “plants” as opposed collector items and luxury items.

@lisacampbell9257 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera yes, it's quite stunning. So far my most expensive is still my boobie cactus (I can't remember the spelling on the genius) and that was under one hundred, but only just after S&h. I guess the worth is subjective. My plants give me such joy and peace and that is priceless to me, but... Lol. By the way, I have enjoyed your new Etsy shop. Nice selection. 👍

@plantishthoughts5332 4 года назад

I wait for prices to come down. I really want a ZZ Raven, but not yet. I understand they are slow growers, but I am optimistic they will come down since Costa Farms has them.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Oh yeah, the raven zz prices have been dropping pretty steadily. However, I understand that they aren’t the fastest growers so probably hard for the plant to get Walmart level cheap haha. Cheers!

@plantishthoughts5332 4 года назад

Lol, I do not expect that either.

@teresapiskoty9407 4 года назад

I am still hoping to see a tetrasperma in my area! Cannot even imagine owning an Albo Monstera due to the high prices!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Which area are you?

@teresapiskoty9407 4 года назад

I am in northern Minnesota and it’s a little slower area for bigger named plants, but we will get there!

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 4 года назад

You don't mention M.borsigiana. It's an easy grow outdoors. In Los Angeles it's even faster than here in the bay area. But,they never get the large leaves of plain Monstera or Constellation OR the super desirable yellow variegated Monstera deliciosa that grows 3' leaves. I think that can only be sourced if your a blood relative of somebody who has one..maybe! I can tell you..M.borsigiana makes some tasty fruits. Make sure you pick and eat at the perfect time since those crystals are no fun on the lips.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

The albo in the thumbnail and the big one shown in the vid should be a borsigiana, or what was known as that. Now it’s called the “small leaf form” I believe

@FreeRangeDiva 4 года назад

I live in L.A. and I never hear about plant swaps - until they're over. How do you find out about these things before they happen?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha I’m on the receiving end of this too. I just try to ask my plant friends to keep me in the loop, but I miss them as well if I’m not up on social media.

@ceciliachampion7835 4 года назад

I would look for a “plant swap” “plant swap and sell” etc fb group from your city or around where you live. That’s how I find out about what’s going on with the plant people around me 😁😁

@juliadevore9602 4 года назад

I know no one where I live that have an obsession like me. Lol most people here only buy the plants here in the stores (WHICH THE VARIETY SUCKS. SO. MUCH.)

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Yeah that’s the same in many areas of the US as well. Most people acquire their rare collections through social media and eBay and Etsy.

@myshanamakisi6063 4 года назад

Remember the microwave...In the 80's they were the hottest appliances $300, new to market....Today, they are $25, or less...😂😂😂. Be patient, grasshoppers. They're plants, not life saving medications.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha it’s definitely a luxury good

@veryVeraZasulich 4 года назад

Hi Jimmy, I have a question about maintaining variegation in a monstera borsigiana albo. I have a cutting that now has 5 leaves, but the oldest leaf is the greenest (speckled blotchy), but the leaves have continued to get more and more sectoral white, and the most recent leaf is all white. (All videos/info I can find discuss cutting off all green leaves) It also lost fenestrations, appearing a juvenile form. I know this leaf has no chlorophyll. Should I cut it off now? Or wait to see what the next leaf looks like? Any chance the plant may correct itself and send out more balanced leaves? There is the faintest light green streak in the stem...but it's super light... thank you!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hi Vera. You are describing what some people refer to as “the white curse”. Basically the opposite of reversion and probably happens just as often. The plant gets more and more white until it produces completely white leaves and slowly withers due to lack of enough chlorophyll to sustain the plant. If I were you, I would wait to see if it continues with another leaf. But as you mention that the green in the stem is minimal, your chances of it reverting to more green are low. If the next leaf is 90% or more white, I would chop it back to where the stem has a more even white/green ratio. I’m having one plant of mine do this right now :( Hope this helps. Cheers!

@funnytime1111 4 года назад

Kaylee Ellen put out a good video on how to handle reverting albo monstera

@veryVeraZasulich 4 года назад

@@funnytime1111 thank you! I will look for it!

@jessicaphillip2920 3 года назад

How do we find out about plant swaps

@E2Anime 4 года назад

Is there such thing as a Monstera delicisoa Albo or a Monstera borsigiana Star Constellation?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I’ve heard of a large leaf type albo but have not seen one in person. I assume “star constellation” refers to a particular variegation pattern? I have not heard of the term before.

@rohinibhattacharyya5142 4 года назад

My variegated monsteria has gone all green !! The white has totally disappeared....what should I do...HELP.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

You need to cut the plant back to where the stem has the most white.

@kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

Yep hundreds of $$$ for a plant... can’t do it

@alis49281 4 года назад

If you can settle for a Thai instead of an Albo... these come from tissue culture and are mass produced in Thailand.

@Farstar5710 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this (;

@icemancometh8679 4 года назад

I don't know a lot about plants I know there's green and variegated monsteras. There's dark ZZ plants how about a midnight monstera?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I wish! I would totally get one. I love black plants.

@icemancometh8679 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera woohoo! Black Orchid Vanda on eBay! And Dr. is part of its name. A doctor with a good bedside manner he answers all his RU-vidrs.

@cynthiasteinborn4692 4 года назад

I believe that too...pick what u luv. Not a trend. :) I also love African violets...lol

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

You admit to liking a common plant on a rare plant channel?!? How dare you! 🤣🤣🤣

@cynthiasteinborn4692 4 года назад

I dare...lol

@justavideodiary 4 года назад

Lovely video but the way he is handling those leaves really gives me anxiety :D

@debjanibhowmick5870 4 года назад

I love all plants in ruby colors. What kind of plants can I get?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hm philodendron pink princess and there are also some fun rubber trees / ficus that are a stunning red. Cheers and happy holidays!

@mmoxiee 4 года назад

Have you heard anything about growers experiencing mold growth on the variegated monsteras?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hm I have not heard of this problem being specific to variegated monstera, no. Mold can occur with any moist environment. Maybe they are keeping their humidity high, or lack good circulation.

@Alypinkflower 4 года назад

so jealous on those plant Jake own..heee..hee..thnx for sharing this video

@susannehirschauer5443 4 года назад

Nice

@sharpestdart 4 года назад

That is great advice - buy the plant that you love, not the plant that people tell you you should love. I just bought a peperomia caperata last week because I've wanted one for a long time. They're everywhere. Any grocery store, nursery, gas station (well, maybe not) has them, but I waited for the size that I wanted and finally found a little one. All these youtubers and instagrammers are all about the adansonii and quite frankly, that plant does nothing for me. I'm quite content to not have to hunt day and night for this ridiculously overpriced plant when I have my nice, cheap little peperomia in my house, doing spectacularly well, I might add. If someone offers me a free cutting, will I turn it down just because the plant is only ho hum for me? Heck no! It's a plant! A FREE plant! But I'm not spending $70 for a small, sad hanging basket just to say that I have one. Yes, that's how much they are where I live.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I love love pilea and peperomia. I’m actually trying to build my peperomia collection for the reasons you said, they bring me lots of joy for a very little price haha. Cheers!!

@jeffreybarruga257 4 года назад

"collect what you love" wise words. Lol, after thinking about it I gave away almost half of the plants I bought from jumani jon

@tinybarabo 4 года назад

What?!? I saw last week Ph Birkins for 9€ in a garden center. 😂😂Probably should have buy the whole tray and sell it for 30€ each.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hahaha the prices can vary widely from region to region. Not really sure how rare or popular Birkins are in the EU but the prices we talked about are US.

@tinybarabo 4 года назад

Legends Of Monstera They were more expensive a year ago, as you said in the video. the prices fluctuate greatly and being adjusted to current trends. Apparently the Birkin isn’t so hyped anymore. 😳 Greetings from the Netherlands!

@kathleenmurphy2379 4 года назад

you were right the first time you always say the other person's name first and then you say I so it's Jake and I... Then the use of me an example would be bring the book to me or he said to me... some people want to say me and Jake well you always say the other person's name first but you never say me and Jake cuz that just doesn't sound right so then you say Jake and me Jake isn't bringing anything to you so anyhow you were right the first time it should be Jake and I period. I was an English major at Penn State but grammar wasn't my forte! Reading was my love so I'm not a grammar Nazi. When I became a teacher I had to be careful how I spoke because I had to set the example. So I had to learn bring the book to me or my students and I. This is all in good fun

@noelle7714 4 года назад

Kathleen Murphy you’re right that’s the one thing I remember learning in school the other persons name first then I. Jake and I

@vinsoriano493 4 года назад

Do you know what kind of lights he’s using? They look like t5 leds?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

We talk about lights a few episodes ago. We both explain our light setups. Hope it’s useful! Cheers!

@alis49281 4 года назад

The irony is how much more people charge and are willing to pay for a full white Monstera...

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha this topic was just addressed while I was filming my second series yesterday. Yes, agree.

@onayrarodriguez6576 4 года назад

I wish to meet other who love plant's like me but I'm in the bronx NY

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Hm I’m sure there are lots of NY hobbyists. Maybe you can do a shoutout on FB or IG.

@onayrarodriguez6576 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera thanks

@janecurtis5726 4 года назад

I totally agree with "collect what you like." It came out of my mouth seconds before you said it. Also, are there any Aroids that are sensitive to chlorine in the water or fluoride?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I have not been convinced that chlorine or fluoride makes a difference in aroids. The only semi-convincing lead I have that there is an effect is that I see lots of people in Europe, where the water doesn’t have fluoride I hear (?), with gorgeous calathea orbifolia with perfect leaves. The orbifolia is insanely difficult to keep in good condition and I wonder if it’s because the water here is fluoridated. That’s really the only convincing piece of evidence I have come across, and even then it’s probably limited to calatheas.

@mdeyex 2 года назад

Omg!!! That makes me so happy to hear!! I just brought in a baby thai 🤍💚🤍💚 makes sense that they’ll do better acclimating that way. I will say tho tho that my intuition was to take it out of the moss & put it in water so i can see the roots. I have an aerator, oscillating fan, grow lights, natural light, humidifiers, a boatload of crystals & orgonites around, so trying my best!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@jcsmith7898 4 года назад

Clicked for Jake!

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Jake-baited 😎🤣🤣

@jessicarabbit1897 4 года назад

Ain’t that the truth... patience... oof🙄

@naybella8397 4 года назад

I sent you a message in Facebook

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Not sure if I got it. Please reach out on Instagram if I haven’t gotten to you on FB. Cheers!

@naybella8397 4 года назад

Jimmy I sent you a message in instagram 😊

@kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

Collect what you love..wear what makes you feel beautiful..try to be content -trending is going to go away and something else will be hot.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

I love sweatpants 🤗🤣💚

@kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

Yay👍

@edithc7382 4 года назад

Too much empty waffling on and on and on - -.. Not enough info about the 'interesting' subject

@Realatmx 4 года назад

Thats disgusting.. I seen it for 10 bucks in India here..

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Haha you would faint if you knew how much more expensive they are in Australia

@Realatmx 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera yup I seen.. And I bought it after I seen prices there.. Before that I was not that much interested in that plants... I bought it for 10$ free shipping.. Will share you pictures once I received plant

@reinerraymondo1586 4 года назад

Video is way too long ..... Who got 22 minutes to waste on one video?

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Didn’t intend to waste your time. Cheers!

@reinerraymondo1586 4 года назад

@@LegendsOfMonstera you did not waste my time, that's not what I said .... I said the video is too long, nobody has that much time .... A RU-vid video should be 8 min max, that's the rule.

@LegendsOfMonstera 4 года назад

Most of my videos are relatively short, but then some viewers want longer videos. Maybe the 8 min rule applies more to people who upload more regularly than once a week? Not sure. Since everyone has different preferences, I sort of just try to focus on the content instead of the length. I do chop things up into multiple episodes when the content is able to do that. Thanks for your patience as I’m figuring out how to optimize this. Cheers!