PHILODENDRON VERRUCOSUM - 14 months of growth, chop & extend, Tree Fern as Moss Alternative

Hi all,
lots happening in todays video : first we are looking at the rescue journey of my Philodendron verrucosum, then we perform a chop & extend using Grow Vertical Poles & then assess the propagation benefits of using Tree Fern Fibre in a Pole
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[@aidashafei]

If you're not familiar with Mr. Kunzo (a legendary Japanese grower), you should look him up. He grows all his philodendrons and monsteras trailing or bonsai-esque, some in hanging baskets even. I'm sure he's done it with verrucosum too it's absolutely inspiring

[@sydneyplantguy]

I’ll check him out :)

[@Tminus89]

I've seen videos of his collection, awe inspiring!! Truly a feast for the eyes

[@NS-ec8eb]

Know him because legends of monstera / Jimmy, anyone know what happend to Jimmy?

[@mariovasquez7383]

I been getting as much information as I can, when I live in Guatemala, I don't what was so easy to grow everything, and here in California is so hard

[@22dolxxxphin22]

I love these types of videos that only you and OnlyPlants do! It's soo cool to see the plants journey after several months ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@tubegoob1]

I love seeing Brad keep you company. 😻😺😽

[@sydneyplantguy]

He’s such a good supervisor!

[@wanderotter4667]

I love how Brad's human shows up, but his human needs to realise this is a cat video.

[@heatherstephens9295]

I can’t wait to see how the trailing experiment goes! Couldn’t agree with you more, Veracosum is a super sexy plant, it’s leaves are hypnotising 😵‍💫😵‍💫 Brad makes a great supervisor 😂😂

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

I didn't even last a full season with my Verrucosum on tree fern aroid pole because of the mess. With only 3 leggy stems, looks like i have some work to do now 😁

[@dora9368]

I've been a silent viewer but I'm also new to your channel. I love your plants! Have you seen plantsbymelissa's moss poles? They are beautiful, like yours. In my opinion, she is the moss pole Queen 👑 and you are the moss pole King 👑. By the way, I love your cat...so cute🥰😊

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :) yes I’ve seen her on Instagram :)

[@robynfisher4455]

Lot's of good info there, thanks Jan. You've convinced me to have one last try of this bloody sexy plant.

[@banugol5254]

Bradly is soooooooo cute😍❤️😍❤️😍 thank you for this useful video 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@carolstuff]

It’s a beautiful plant! Looking fwd to seeing it trailing. Thanks for sharing Jan!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Is a great update of these beauty!!
And well recorded ✨
💚🍀🌵🌿💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@Da_Chert]

thanks you for such a long meticulous work. 💚 i have 3 smaaaaall cutting of these and looking forward to grow them together

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@mh3471]

Tolle Videos!

[@owentorr865]

Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@torquess454]

I’ve watched so many chop and extends of yours, this time I learned the verricosum has long internodes so plant multiples! Thanks Jan!
You shoulda seen Brad! When you said to entertain us while you went to get a pot? He juggled, did a contortion act! It was amazing!
But then he started eating the dried display you had beside you, so I wonder about him
Can’t wait to see a trailing verricosum! Show us later?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) yeah will take a year or so I reckon toll the verru will good nice trailing :) time will tell

[@judyperkins4509]

Well ! On line I went & bought 3 plants , my only one is only one plant & not that happy
U are a natural with these plants👍👍

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@eleftheriakarellou]

Stunning plant👌 I'm experimenting on a verrucosum on a moss pole as we speak. Wish me luck 🙈

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :) thanks :)

[@kristinabao-paluck2533]

I love that Brad was keeping you company sitting so close you as you worked. Can’t wait to see if the Veracosum ends up trailing. Great video❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

We’ find out :) thank you!!

[@Mooky941]

I adore your verrucosum! Mine is currently struggling and I took some cuttings, but they are also struggling. Just keeping an eye on it and hoping it recovers.
How are your plants outside coping with the current cold weather?

[@fayvoyiatsis2660]

I definitely have some major verrucosum envy right now. You are 100% on point that plant is so sexy. Loved the video and Brad is sooooo cute.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@robina.disotell5683]

I love your show so much!!!! Your down to earth manner and practical teaching skills are such a delight.
BTW, why don't you check out Great White. It may help the scraggly roots. It's not hormones, rather natural things that are symbiotic with roots....like in nature.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@allthelittlerebornshansen5448]

There's a verrocossum mini that has small leaves that don't size up that is grown trailing

[@aaronleonard2823]

As always, great video. What's your secret for training Brad NOT to eat your plants? I will be getting kittens soon, but I have tons of plants. Thank you

[@sydneyplantguy]

I didn’t train him at all :) he’s just not interested :)

[@kurtbaker1669]

The 2 plants I really struggle with... Philodendron Verrucosum and Florida Ghost. Maybe I'll try one more time using this knowledge

[@sydneyplantguy]

Verrus are definitely worth it 🫣 good luck :)

[@kurtbaker1669]

@sydneyplantguy yeah, it will be round 3. lol, 3rd time lucky 🤞

[@benedictlow7028]

Sorry can I ask what the fertilizer you use for all of your nice plants?

[@thali-a]

brad did a faboulus job entertaining everybody while you were grabbing a pot!

[@sydneyplantguy]

He’s an invaluable member of the team!!

[@ellencnixon]

💜💜

[@missskellington3924]

Jan, you sound just like Severus Snape at 15:23. 😂
Another great video, and beeauuttiful plant. How much would you charge for a plant the size of the final cut?

[@sydneyplantguy]

😅😅 no idea :) i don’t sell my plants so never thought of that:)

[@banugol5254]

🎉🎉🎉

[@isabellemaurice5815]

Bonjour et merci encore pour cette nouvelle vidéo 😊 ! Je n'ai pas trop compris : avec le pied-mère du verrucosom, vous voulez tenter de le faire ramper ? Pourquoi pas, faut beaucoup de place. Naturellement, le verrucosum est-il rampant ? Bonne pousse ! 🍀

[@carolinebaines8735]

Its a natural climber.

[@sydneyplantguy]

I want to make it trail, like a lush pot of pothos :)

[@isabellemaurice5815]

@@sydneyplantguy Ambitieux ! 🍀

[@louisb4730]

If theres one thing we know, SPG will not try to fix something that is not broken

[@sydneyplantguy]

Exactly 😅😅

[@mevh6601]

I'm curious, what is your average humidity indoors? Verrucosum are particularly unhappy in my home, even with added humidity (average 50%-60% with humidifier.)

[@sydneyplantguy]

60% :)!

[@pegasuskook4018]

🎉

[@hedgewitch59]

It drives me crazy that this plant climbs so quickly and loses its lower leaves as it climbs. I ended up with 3 gorgeous leaves on a stick. I propogated it & planted it back on the main moss pole but it just wouldn't take. I'd love to try again seeing yours but....😢

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes it’s definitely a high effort plant … plant as many as possible :)

[@barrychoi2903]

u look handsome ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@virginiamartinez391]

😻🌿😻🌿😻🌿😻🌿😻👋🏼✌🏼

[@AbdulkaderOsman-fi4df]

I think you give your plants steroids. 😂 from SA. You are the master

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@drokta]

Crushed perlite?! On ur knee

[@sydneyplantguy]

I think so :D

[@mohamed_amine_errami]

The poor cat always wondering why you talk to yourself a lot ☺

[@sydneyplantguy]

Haha he’s like ‘shut up, i wanna nap’

[@allabout.theleaves]

i’ve got a splendid that i’ve just started trailing 🪴

[@sydneyplantguy]

Any nice ?:)