Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>- How Often Should I Water Monstera Plants?<\/a><\/li>
- How Much Sunlight Do Monstera Plants Need?<\/a><\/li>
- Should I Fertilize My Monstera Plant?<\/a><\/li>
- Diagnosing Common Problems<\/a><\/li>
- Staking Monstera Plants<\/a><\/li>
- Propagating Monstera Plants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How Often Should I Water Monstera Plants?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nMonstera like regular watering. Monsteras prefer slightly moist soil and generally like to dry out just a bit between waterings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are epiphytes with aerial roots (a plant that grows on another plant in its natural habitat), so they don\u2019t tolerate soggy soil. For a rule of thumb, once the top 2 to 4 inches of the soil are dry, your Monstera could use some watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since my Monstera, Fran, is in a large pot, I give her quite a bit of water once a week in the growing season, which is spring through early fall, and then I taper off quite a bit in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A long time ago, I decided I would regularly water all of my houseplants once a week, choosing Saturday as the day I\u2019d remember to do it most consistently, and I have stuck to that plan for many years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I adjust the amount of water I give each plant based on what the soil feels like when I check it, as well as the type of plant itself, knowing some plants like more water, some like less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the soil feels soggy at all, I skip watering that week. By planning to water every plant in the house weekly, I never forget about one, and have some dedicated time each week to check them for signs of stress or pests, dust them off, or prune them if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"a](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/split-leaf-plant-care.jpg\")
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How Much Sunlight Do Monstera Plants Need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMonsteras like bright indirect <\/em>light. They can adjust to medium light, but might get leggy in that environment. So, I placed her in a room that has large west-facing windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe windows are all the way on the other side of the room from where Fran sits, but the room gets enough light in the afternoons and evenings that she seems to love it in that spot. (In fact, all my plants love that room, no matter where they sit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She never gets direct beams of light so her leaves don\u2019t burn, which is important to consider when choosing a spot for a Monstera, and she gets to show off as the largest in a room filled with plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I Fertilize My Monstera Plant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFertilizers can be tricky, so once I found one I could use on all of my houseplants, I bought a giant bottle and that was that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fertilizer I use is one that I add to my water, so I fertilize once a month in the growing season at the beginning of each month with SUPERthrive<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is a bit pricey, but in my experience it has helped my plants stay healthy and fed better than any other fertilizer I have come across. I swear by it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"a](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/caring-for-split-leaf-plants-.jpg\")
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Diagnosing Common Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Curling leaves – may be under watering, check if soil is dry or moist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yellowing leaves – may be overwatering, check if soil is dry or soggy. Could also be lack of enough indirect sunlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blackish stems – may be over watering, check if soil is dry or soggy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"a](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-care-for-split-leaf-plants.jpg\")
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Staking Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the wild, Monsteras climb up on other trees as they grow, and can grow up to 66 feet tall! Inside they can only get to about 9 feet tall, and will use a stake (preferably covered in moss but mine is not) as their inside host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I learned the hard way that staking is a must for Monsteras through taking care of another smaller, but bushier one I have in a different room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a long time it wasn\u2019t staked, until one day as I was dusting the leaves, I knocked the whole thing over onto the desk below where it perched, and sadly, many stems tore off the main plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was able to propagate some of those stems, thank goodness, but I learned my lesson. Stakes help the plant grow upward and can really help keep all those big leaves balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Propagating Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI planted some of the stems I propagated alongside Fran in her pot! I figured there was enough space and Fran could use a little company, and the addition made Fran\u2019s bottom half more proportional with her giant top half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She does have some new smaller leaves off a node at the bottom of her trunk, but the rest of the leaves are from a different Monstera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related:<\/strong> How to Propagate Plants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"close](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/caring-for-split-leaf-.jpg\")
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How Often Should I Water Monstera Plants?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nMonstera like regular watering. Monsteras prefer slightly moist soil and generally like to dry out just a bit between waterings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are epiphytes with aerial roots (a plant that grows on another plant in its natural habitat), so they don\u2019t tolerate soggy soil. For a rule of thumb, once the top 2 to 4 inches of the soil are dry, your Monstera could use some watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since my Monstera, Fran, is in a large pot, I give her quite a bit of water once a week in the growing season, which is spring through early fall, and then I taper off quite a bit in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A long time ago, I decided I would regularly water all of my houseplants once a week, choosing Saturday as the day I\u2019d remember to do it most consistently, and I have stuck to that plan for many years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I adjust the amount of water I give each plant based on what the soil feels like when I check it, as well as the type of plant itself, knowing some plants like more water, some like less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the soil feels soggy at all, I skip watering that week. By planning to water every plant in the house weekly, I never forget about one, and have some dedicated time each week to check them for signs of stress or pests, dust them off, or prune them if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Sunlight Do Monstera Plants Need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMonsteras like bright indirect <\/em>light. They can adjust to medium light, but might get leggy in that environment. So, I placed her in a room that has large west-facing windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe windows are all the way on the other side of the room from where Fran sits, but the room gets enough light in the afternoons and evenings that she seems to love it in that spot. (In fact, all my plants love that room, no matter where they sit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She never gets direct beams of light so her leaves don\u2019t burn, which is important to consider when choosing a spot for a Monstera, and she gets to show off as the largest in a room filled with plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I Fertilize My Monstera Plant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFertilizers can be tricky, so once I found one I could use on all of my houseplants, I bought a giant bottle and that was that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fertilizer I use is one that I add to my water, so I fertilize once a month in the growing season at the beginning of each month with SUPERthrive<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is a bit pricey, but in my experience it has helped my plants stay healthy and fed better than any other fertilizer I have come across. I swear by it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Diagnosing Common Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Curling leaves – may be under watering, check if soil is dry or moist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yellowing leaves – may be overwatering, check if soil is dry or soggy. Could also be lack of enough indirect sunlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blackish stems – may be over watering, check if soil is dry or soggy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Staking Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the wild, Monsteras climb up on other trees as they grow, and can grow up to 66 feet tall! Inside they can only get to about 9 feet tall, and will use a stake (preferably covered in moss but mine is not) as their inside host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I learned the hard way that staking is a must for Monsteras through taking care of another smaller, but bushier one I have in a different room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a long time it wasn\u2019t staked, until one day as I was dusting the leaves, I knocked the whole thing over onto the desk below where it perched, and sadly, many stems tore off the main plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was able to propagate some of those stems, thank goodness, but I learned my lesson. Stakes help the plant grow upward and can really help keep all those big leaves balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Propagating Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI planted some of the stems I propagated alongside Fran in her pot! I figured there was enough space and Fran could use a little company, and the addition made Fran\u2019s bottom half more proportional with her giant top half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She does have some new smaller leaves off a node at the bottom of her trunk, but the rest of the leaves are from a different Monstera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related:<\/strong> How to Propagate Plants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonsteras like bright indirect <\/em>light. They can adjust to medium light, but might get leggy in that environment. So, I placed her in a room that has large west-facing windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The windows are all the way on the other side of the room from where Fran sits, but the room gets enough light in the afternoons and evenings that she seems to love it in that spot. (In fact, all my plants love that room, no matter where they sit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n She never gets direct beams of light so her leaves don\u2019t burn, which is important to consider when choosing a spot for a Monstera, and she gets to show off as the largest in a room filled with plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fertilizers can be tricky, so once I found one I could use on all of my houseplants, I bought a giant bottle and that was that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fertilizer I use is one that I add to my water, so I fertilize once a month in the growing season at the beginning of each month with SUPERthrive<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a bit pricey, but in my experience it has helped my plants stay healthy and fed better than any other fertilizer I have come across. I swear by it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the wild, Monsteras climb up on other trees as they grow, and can grow up to 66 feet tall! Inside they can only get to about 9 feet tall, and will use a stake (preferably covered in moss but mine is not) as their inside host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I learned the hard way that staking is a must for Monsteras through taking care of another smaller, but bushier one I have in a different room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a long time it wasn\u2019t staked, until one day as I was dusting the leaves, I knocked the whole thing over onto the desk below where it perched, and sadly, many stems tore off the main plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was able to propagate some of those stems, thank goodness, but I learned my lesson. Stakes help the plant grow upward and can really help keep all those big leaves balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I planted some of the stems I propagated alongside Fran in her pot! I figured there was enough space and Fran could use a little company, and the addition made Fran\u2019s bottom half more proportional with her giant top half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She does have some new smaller leaves off a node at the bottom of her trunk, but the rest of the leaves are from a different Monstera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:<\/strong> How to Propagate Plants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nShould I Fertilize My Monstera Plant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nStaking Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Propagating Monstera Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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