Hello! I’ve had my albo for over 2 months now with no growth signs. You can see where the new leaf will eventually come out, but it hasn’t changed all this time. The bottom leaves hang quite a bit. Gets lots of indirect filtered sunlight. Not over watering whatsoever. Are these just very slow growers or am I doing something wrong here ☹️
Is this the same as a Philodendron “White Wizard”?
0 likesThis is an albo monstera, which is different
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Monstera deliciosa can definitely stop growing leaves at times. I’ve noticed that mine always stop working on new leaves every I repot them. I think it’s because the plant is redirecting growth focus to the roots now that there’s more room for them to fill out I assume that you put it in this pot when you got it? Typically mine take about 1-3 months before it resumes leaf growth. So you should be seeing progress again soon. How big was the original pot when first you got it?
1 like You are exactly right! This is the pot it was originally in:
It was in regular potting soil as well, which was very very saturated with water
0 likes Aha! 😂 So my theory stands that you’re getting close to seeing that leaf finally push out! I’m rooting for you and the plant ☺️ Good call on changing the pot and soil. Sooooo much better than what it came in! Definitely suitable for such a gorgeously variegated albo
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Fertilize fertilize man! These monstera need fertilizer to grow lots of leaves. I use happy house plants fertilizer in every watering. I have also been adding a tsp of silica for the white leaves to keep the white happy and well, white.
2 likes Where do you typically order it from and how much you use while watering?
0 likes I get it directly for the happyhappyhouseplant website. It has a dropper in the bottle that is awesome and I put in the directed amount - 1ml for 1 gallon of water - with every watering. It has been an absolute game changer. My plants are all growing like crazy and really pest resistant- no infestation here. Love this stuff. For the silica I put 1tsp per gallon of water + the happy house plant food and water all my white leaf variegated plants with that mix.
2 likes Thank you! This one?
Yes!!
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It’s just focusing on happy roots which is exactly what you want!! I’ve had my Billie for months now and it’s FINALLY pushing a new leaf and fast! 😍 I use arber plant food!
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