--- title: "Hello! I’ve had my albo for over 2 months now with no growth signs.…" description: "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…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/rZser67WSp-YjW1gb3d_8g" community: "Monstera Maniacs" author: "Kristen" published: "2024-07-11T17:58:55.514827Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/QwPM7aM3TXOMzPv6o31kTg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Monstera Maniacs](https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA.md) # Hello! I’ve had my albo for over 2 months now with no growth signs.… _Posted by Kristen on 2024-07-11_ 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 ☹️ ![Attachment 1 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/QwPM7aM3TXOMzPv6o31kTg.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/6Vde5DNNT8y1VrgMuA_0BQ.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 3 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/Yi5DSa33QBq8MB30e03l3w.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 4 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/Qrz5SaQzRaSjaxqrkw7tEg.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 5 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/hrrQasuwRGSGUmDykJzJbQ.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 6 of 6](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/2JkPUmRFQSCI289dHmLhlg.webp?size=large) ## 13 comments ### Cait2k3 commented on 2024-07-11 Is this the same as a Philodendron “White Wizard”? #### Riley replied on 2024-07-11 This is an albo monstera, which is different #### Cait2k3 replied on 2024-07-11 Oh thanks! ### Mullein commented on 2024-07-11 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? #### Kristen replied on 2024-07-11 You are exactly right! This is the pot it was originally in: ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/_tFVWvftSKa03Tz9iD4GHQ.webp?size=large) #### Kristen replied on 2024-07-11 It was in regular potting soil as well, which was very very saturated with water #### Mullein replied on 2024-07-11 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 ### Peijb commented on 2024-07-11 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. #### Kristen replied on 2024-07-11 Where do you typically order it from and how much you use while watering? #### Peijb replied on 2024-07-12 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. #### Kristen replied on 2024-07-12 Thank you! This one? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SX5tHQVvnyEaysMLfnMut-VjLuDvA0blqFUvby7MBEE/G-UgD2hUS1evHSqS9W_77w.webp?size=large) #### Peijb replied on 2024-07-14 Yes!! ### JDW commented on 2024-07-11 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! --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_