I have these two monsteras, that have grown so much since I first bought them together in one pot. It’s not giving the monstera look that I was trying to achieve. So my question is do I propagate some more of the plant or stake/support it with something more sturdy? What should I do?? Im open to any comments or ideas
I would suggest getting them closer to a window if at all possible. They like lots of sun. And then you never get to see the leaves bc they face the window. I have my guy turned around just for the picture.
Oh wow what a beautiful plant! I did have mine facing the window before but was so upset that I couldn’t see the leaves.
0 likes I know it's a bummer to only see the back most of the time. But that's how you get a gorgeous happy plant.
0 likesI wonder if perhaps they’re reaching for light? My understanding was that in low light you won’t get as much fenestration.
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They are getting very leggy because of low light. Rather than starting over with propagation, get them more light. A lot more. And find a good looking trellis, or a real moss pole. Not those cocoa things. Moss are a pain so I use good looking trellises. To avoid them turning towards the light, I have been using tall floor grow lights that are above the plant. They grow upwards and don’t turn sideways. And place them close together to hide the etoliated stems.
5 likesMy issue is that I have one large window in my room and a small one. I didn’t want to put them infront of the small window as it takes away too much sun from my other plants. And the smaller window is well just too small. I can try getting them closer to the window. Also what is the benefit of having them closer?!?
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The benefit of them being closer to the window would be less etiolation (stretching) and better growth, including more fenestration. You might be able to accomplish the same with a large grow light for them, like Phil suggested.
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I live in a small Manhattan studio and only one large window that gets good sunlight so I understand your pain. My indoor jungle is taking over. If you don’t have any natural sunlight options, invest in some excellent grow lights.
4 likesYes to the grow lights! I used to live in a north-facing, half-basement apartment. The grow lights got my plants through it 😅
0 likesWhat is the benefit of having the plants close together? Side by side meaning
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They look amazing. Mine are droopy and I don’t know what to do.
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