What should I do about my sprawling monstera, Denise? She has a couple of leaves that have decided to grow straight out, blocking one of the walkways through my very small living room. I've researched moss poles, but from what l've seen, that doesn't seem like the solution for these leaves that are sticking straight out. Should I try to cut and propagate them? As you can hopefully tell from the photos, there are 5 big leaves coming out of that one stem, and they're going in 4 different directions. I see an aerial root coming out of the very base of that stem (and apologies if I'm using the wrong terminology, I'm still learning!), so if I cut it there would I be able to successfully propagate it? Should I just cut off the 2 leaves that are sticking out the most, even though they don’t have any aerial roots to propagate? Denise has grown SO MUCH in the year l've had her and I'm worried about the havoc she'll unleash on my living room this spring and summer if I don't get her under control before then! Also if anyone could let me know what that brown tissue on some of her stems is, l've been wondering about that as well. Thank you! —A first-time monstera parent who's just trying her best

ella

almost 3 years ago

she’s putting out a new leaf i’m so happy 🤩🤩

Shay

almost 3 years ago

Hello! New plant mom here! So I recently potted my monstera propagation and it seems to be very droopy and wilting. I’m not sure what kind of monstera it is as it was given to me by a friend who wasn’t sure, and we used all purpose potting soil because it’s all we had 😅 I’ve read a bit about plants going into shock from repotting and I know all purpose soil isn’t the ideal choice for monsteras, but I also read that repotting plants too much isn’t good for them. I assumed it needed to be watered and might have haphazardly watered it without checking how dry the soil was deeper in the pot (it was dry on top 🙃). I have all my plants in a west facing window with indirect light, but the window has a bit of a draft and my friend suggested they might be too cold right up against the window like that. We also planted it a bit sideways because the roots grew silly when I was propagating it. ANYWAYS, sorry for the info dump — just trying to learn as much as I can and keep as many of my plants alive as I tend to get attached 😭 Here’s a photo of the monstera and of the silly lil baby roots just for funsies (sidenote the leaf on the left is broken so it’s always been a bit droopy!)

emma 🪴🌞

almost 3 years ago

a few leaves on my monstera are tinted yellow i’m assuming from overwatering, but i used a skewer and the soil is very dry almost to the bottom of the pot. should i water now? wait a bit? i don’t know what he wants 😭

Abby

almost 3 years ago

This is my Monstera that I bought at Trader Joe’s a few months ago. When I bought her, she immediately started shooting out new leaves. But it has been quite a while since she had any new growth. I have never taken care of this kind of plant before so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Any thoughts?

Emily

almost 3 years ago

Hello, new monstera plant mom here! Where I have her placed in my living room is on the opposite corner from a south facing window, it’s two large windows so the living room gets a decent amount of light. I also have a grow light I recently purchased. I think I may be overwatering and that’s what’s wrong with the leaves? I have not repotted since I bought her in November. Also, how long should I leave her under the grow light? Thanks!!

Selma Alexis

almost 3 years ago

Hello, I got this monstera from Trader Joe’s about 5 weeks ago. Decided to look at the roots today. Should I be concerned? I am on the east coast so weather is pretty chilly at the moment. Should I wait till summer to repot it? Is this considered root bound? Any advice?

Hii everyone! I need help - my monstera is very sick and I’m not sure how to make it better. Any advice?

Jen

almost 3 years ago

We got a GORGEOUS adansonii at a plant sale 2 falls ago. Placed it in our dining room (north east room, several windows) and it THRIVED for the first year plus—ridiculous growth, super full and happy. Over the past several months (probably starting late summer) roots started to rot. Nothing had changed: was watering and fertilizing according to planta’s schedule, location was the same, no repotting (she seemed to have plenty of room). We did get a room AC last summer, but it basically just kept us from dying (no one in Seattle has AC and our summers are just getting hotter; house is rarely below 80 on a summer day even with AC). Tried moving it to a spot with more light, but it was no help. I did manage to save a couple tiny shoots and get them to grow roots—I just put them in dirt but have to admit I am not super hopeful. Anyone have ideas about what might have killed Frances? We miss her and would rather not repeat this tragedy… ☹️

Lucia

almost 3 years ago

New leaves🍃✨

KD 🪴

almost 3 years ago

Pushing out so many leaves this winter! A new leaf every couple weeks, this is nuts!

After several new leaves without fenestrations, I finally got one! They’re still super tiny but hopefully this is a step in the right direction!

Got my first albo for my first house, she’s already shot out one new leaf, any advice on how to keep her thriving!?

I am horrendous at looking after plants but really want to get better. Does anyone have any tips so I can get it right this time right from the start? New monstera plant :)

Cemarshall

almost 3 years ago

Ahhh! 🤩 Just got my first Swiss cheese plant for my birthday! I can’t wait to see it flourish! 🥰

Succubus

almost 3 years ago

My baby’s growing up so fast 🥹

Plant Father

almost 3 years ago

she’s perfect 🥰

Moon

almost 3 years ago

Hi guys! My monsteras getting small splits/wholes. Not sure why that is. Please help.

Plantnewbie

almost 3 years ago

Someone help. I bought this plant, and it was already falling over like this. I decided to put it in a bigger pot, which is growing and keeps leaning over. I had some new leaves die, but I still have more growing on the plant. The picture on the left is Currently the state it's in, and the one on the right is when I first brought it home. I'm new to caring for plants, so I use this app to tell me how to care for them.

I watered this guy the other day. Anyone know why just the one leaf is droopy and lighter colored?