Service description
Healthy roots start with the right growing medium. This masterclass demystifies potting mixes, soil amendments, fertilizer schedules, and the signs that a plant needs a larger home. Students learn to build custom mixes for aroids, succulents, and ferns, and watch complete repotting demonstrations from root inspection to final watering.
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What this masterclass teaches
Soil, Nutrients and Repotting Masterclass takes the guesswork out of what happens below the soil surface. Across fourteen video lessons, you will learn how potting mixes work, which amendments suit which plants, and how to build custom mixes for aroids, succulents, ferns, and other common categories. Fertilizer schedules for both the growing season and the quieter fall and winter months are covered in practical, downloadable templates.
Complete repotting demonstrations walk you through the full process — from root inspection to final watering — so you can see what healthy roots look like, what stressed roots look like, and how to make the transition to a new pot as smooth as possible for the plant.
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Who this course is for
This masterclass is for any grower who has ever wondered whether their potting mix is actually right for their plant, or who has repotted on instinct and hoped for the best. It is equally useful for someone setting up their first collection and for an experienced grower who wants to move from intuition to understanding.
All soil amendments and fertilizers covered in the course are widely available at Canadian garden centres and hardware stores — no specialty imports are needed. If you have ever stood in a garden centre aisle unsure which bag to reach for, this course gives you the knowledge to choose with confidence.
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How the lessons are organised
The course is self-paced with an estimated four hours of content, structured to move logically from understanding what soil does to knowing when and how to change it. Early lessons build a clear picture of how roots interact with growing media, which makes every subsequent decision — mix, amendment, pot size — easier to understand.
A downloadable soil-amendment glossary accompanies the lessons so you can look up unfamiliar terms without interrupting your viewing. The root-health assessment guide and the pot-size selection lesson are practical references you will return to each time you repot, not just once during the course.
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Knowing when your plant is ready to move
One of the most common questions in the Monstera Guru community is how to tell when a plant genuinely needs repotting rather than just a refresh. The course covers five clear indicators: roots circling the bottom of the pot, roots emerging from drainage holes, unusually fast soil drying, stunted new growth, and a visible salt crust on the soil surface.
Understanding these signs means you repot when the plant needs it, not on a fixed calendar. That kind of attentive, responsive care is at the heart of what Monstera Guru Academy has always taught — tending each plant as an individual rather than following a one-size rule.
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A family approach to growing well
The curriculum at Monstera Guru Academy has been shaped by three generations of a family who have grown plants through Canadian winters, in apartments and houses, with tap water and well water, in every kind of light. The soil and nutrients lessons carry that layered experience — practical, honest, and grounded in what actually works at home.
Many of our students have been with us across multiple seasons, and their questions have directly shaped what this masterclass covers. The organic versus synthetic fertilizer lesson, for example, grew out of a recurring conversation in our community about what makes sense for indoor plants in Canadian homes. You are learning from a living, ongoing dialogue, not a static script.
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What is included with enrolment
Enrolment includes all fourteen video lessons, custom soil-mix recipes for five plant categories, fertilizer schedule templates for spring and summer as well as fall and winter, the root-health assessment guide, the repotting timing and pot-size selection lesson, and the downloadable soil-amendment glossary. All materials are available immediately and can be revisited whenever you need them.
A bundle pairing this masterclass with the Tropical Foundations course is available for those who want a broader grounding in houseplant care. Gift enrolments are offered as an e-certificate — a considered gift for anyone whose plants are ready to grow into something more than they currently are.
What the service includes
- 14 video lessons
- Custom soil-mix recipes for 5 plant categories
- Fertilizer schedule templates (spring–summer and fall–winter)
- Root-health assessment guide
- Repotting timing and pot-size selection lesson
- Downloadable soil-amendment glossary
From browsing to your first lesson in a few simple steps
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Browse and choose
Explore the course library and select the course or bundle that matches your current level and goals. Each course page includes a full outline and sample lesson.
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Enrol securely
Complete your enrolment through our secure checkout. Tax is added at checkout based on your province. Gift enrolments include a printable e-certificate.
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Receive your welcome email
You will receive a welcome email with your login details and a personal note from our team. We are genuinely glad to have you.
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Start learning
Log in and begin your first lesson whenever you are ready. All content is available immediately, on any device, at any hour.
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Join the community
Introduce yourself in the forum, post a photo of your plants, and connect with fellow students. Our instructors check in regularly and answer questions personally.
Price
| Single enrolment | $59 |
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| Bundle with Tropical Foundations | $119 |
| Gift enrolment (e-certificate) | $59 |
Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use materials available at Canadian garden centres?
Yes. All soil amendments and fertilizers mentioned in the course are widely available at Canadian garden centres and hardware stores. No specialty imports are required.
How do I know when a plant actually needs repotting?
The course covers five clear indicators: roots circling the bottom, roots emerging from drainage holes, unusually fast soil drying, stunted new growth, and visible salt crust on the soil surface.
Is there guidance on organic versus synthetic fertilizers?
Yes — a full lesson compares both approaches, covering nutrient release rates, cost, and the practical differences for indoor plants in Canadian homes.
