does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has spread over the past few days…
does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has spread over the past few days…
Over or under watering
3 J'aimeoooh… I will try to push the watering a bit and see if it gets worse
0 J'aimeI would guess watering issue too without seeing the rest of the plant and the soil.
2 J'aimePossible issues: Stem rot - Looks like rot at the base of the dark stem. Check for a soft mushy feel on the dark stem. Root Rot - I highly recommend checking for root rot. Look for mushy smelly roots and soaked soil around it. Poor Drainage - The soil looks compacted. It’s hard to tell from just a photograph. I would replace the soil and use a standard potting mix with extra perlite to allow good drainage and allow the soil to dry faster giving oxygen to the roots. Too Much Water - I recommend not following a strict watering schedule without verifying the soil actually needs water. Use a bamboo skewer like you are testing a cake is done baking. Look for no moisture on the skewer after pushing it to the bottom of the pot and leaving it in the soil about 5 minutes. Very wet soil will leave dark wet areas starting from the tip that touches the bottom of the pot. I recommend using a wooden skewer even with a moisture meter. Moisture meters are not 100% reliable. 🍀🪴
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