Care tips for small and large Monstera

The Monstera family offers a variety of species, with the Monstera Deliciosa being the most famous. This climbing plant strives upwards, thriving particularly well with a supporting trellis. Its growth rate is impressive, and you can choose from a range of sizes. Whether you want to impress with an imposing plant or watch the slow growth of a small Deliciosa is entirely up to you!

Location

The Monstera Deliciosa thrives best in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can cause leaf burn. Place the plant near a south- or west-facing window, but make sure it is darkened, for example with a curtain.

A lack of light can lead to growth problems, such as droopy shoots or smaller leaves. Yellow leaves also indicate a lack of light, so place the Monstera near a window with plenty of indirect sunlight or use plant lights to meet its light needs.

Temperature

Monsteras thrive in temperatures between 21 and 29°C, making them suitable for most living spaces. Although they tolerate temperature fluctuations, they are sensitive to extremes. The optimal minimum temperature for healthy growth is around 16°C. Below 10°C the plant can be damaged, resulting in yellow leaves and stunted growth.

Watering

Before watering your Monstera, check the soil moisture. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. As a rule of thumb, water when the top 2-3 cm feels dry. Dry soil is better than wet. Your plant can tolerate forgetting to water occasionally. Water drops on the leaves indicate overwatering. Yellow leaves can be a sign of improper watering.

Use lukewarm water and water at the base to avoid leaf spots. Cold water can shock the plant and cause leaf damage.

Care

Monsteras are climbing plants, which is why you should provide them with a trellis.
You should repot when the roots come out of the bottom of the pot. Variegated Monsteras need a lot of light and very high humidity of over 70%.

Toxic

Toxic for animals and humans!

Good to know

Variegated Monsteras with variegated leaves require more light compared to their solid green variants. Since the white areas of the variegated leaves cannot absorb light, the plant produces less chlorophyll for photosynthesis. If there is too little light, the variegation may fade and the leaves may turn green again. Make sure the plant is protected from intense sunlight to avoid leaf damage.

Try watering your Monstera from below. Simply place it in a container of lukewarm water and leave it for a few minutes. This way it will only absorb the amount of water it needs. However, you should still water the soil from above occasionally to aerate it.

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Monstera Propagation

Propagating Monstera plants is extremely straightforward. The most effective method to propagate Monstera deliciosa is to use stem cuttings.

Here's how to propagate your Monstera deliciosa using cuttings:

  1. First, prepare a small pot or container with a well-draining substrate mix.
  2. Then carefully remove a section of stem with at least two or three healthy leaves from a mature Monstera plant.
  3. Remove the lower leaves from the stem to expose the nodes where the leaves attach.
  4. Dip the bottom of the cutting in rooting powder to encourage root growth.
  5. Place the cutting in the soil, making sure the nodes are completely covered.
  6. Water the cutting thoroughly and place it in a warm, well-lit location, but not in direct sunlight.
  7. Keep the soil moist but not soggy; new growth should appear within a few weeks.