How to care for Monstera – how much light they need, how much to water them, how often you should feed them, how to encourage them to grow big, fenestrated leaves, and how to get the to grow quicker
There are a few reasons why your Monstera is growing lighter green leaves than usual, these three being the main ones: New leaves actually emerge lime green and darken with age Pest damage can leach colour from the leaves (particularly thrips) Your Monstera has a nutritional deficiency If your plant has yellow leaves, I have …
It’s so exciting when your Monstera starts shooting out a new leaf ESPECIALLY if you suspect its going to be fenestrated. So you wait. And wait. And wait. And your Monstera stubbornly and selfishly refuses to unfurl its new baby. Why? And what can you do about it. Firstly, and most importantly, I’m going to …
Yes, you can 100% grow a Monstera Deliciosa successfully in water IF: You change the water frequently You clean the soil off the roots well You fertilise it using a fertiliser that’s suitable for hydroponics You grow it in an aquarium (top marks if your boyfrind maintains said aquarium): Can you grow a Monstera in …
Yellowing leaves is EXTREMELY common, so you can calm down. I see at least one post a day on Reddit about yellowing leaves, and 99 times out of 100, it’s either down to age or overwatering, and it’s 100% recoverable. It’s ok. We can sort this. Using data I’ve half made up/half got from trawling …
In my experience Monstera are pretty laid back when it comes to watering. The green ones anyway. My Thai Constellation is a little more susceptible to root rot, but there’s every chance I’m just more conscious about getting her care perfect. How often should you water Monstera Deliciosa? Here in the UK, Monstera won’t grow …