Any ideas why the soil my monstera is in won’t dry out? I watered it 18 days ago and it’s still showing as wet on my water meter. The pot has good drainage and I don’t think it’s too big for the roots. It seems happy, but hasn’t put out new leaves for months. If has a grow light and I mist it weekly. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong 😞
Definitely needs a more airy soil, with orchard bark and perlite
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it’s also important to keep in mind that moisture meters don’t actually measure the level of water in the soil, but the conductivity, since water is such a good electrical conductor, but there are lots of other factors that affect conductivity in the soil. using a chunky mix will also render them entirely useless since there is so much air in the soil
3 likes That’s interesting to know! Thank you.
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I second the airy soil suggestions and have the following to add though not sure if it helps… My Monstera loves misting. I do so at least 5 times per week if I remember. They like to drink from their leaves so I typically spray most of the green but not the soil. There may also be a need for a bit more light to help the soil dry out a bit more
1 like Thanks :) Do grow lights help dry out the soil at all? I’m not sure the grow light is making a difference.
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