How to care for Monstera deliciosa
A comprehensive explanation of how to care for Monstera deliciosa and the key points of its daily maintenance, with detailed introductions to follow.
Tips on caring for Monstera deliciosa
Hello, everyone, welcome to this episode. I'm your good friend, Xiaohua. With the weather heating up, recently, I've received quite a few private messages from flower enthusiasts. They all express their desire to buy several pots of foliage plants like kaffir lilies and pothos. Among them, Monstera deliciosa is loved by many for its unique shape and elegant demeanor. So, today let's see how to quickly master the care techniques for Monstera deliciosa to make it lush and thrive with abundant branches and leaves.
First, the secret to growing a sturdy Monstera deliciosa.
One, the potting soil should not be too dry, slightly moist is fine.
Monstera deliciosa naturally prefers to grow in a relatively humid environment, which requires the potting soil to be properly moist, and even the air humidity needs to meet certain requirements. Otherwise, not only will the new tender leaves look unattractive and lose their majestic beauty, but the old leaves will also easily become yellow and wilt, losing their vitality.
Two, prune the branches and leaves regularly.
Since this plant is known for its vigorous vitality, good growth, and rapid renewal, if pruning is not carried out regularly, the枯枝老叶 (withered old branches and leaves) at the top of the plant will continue to survive, wasting a lot of nutrients on useless parts, thus delaying the germination and growth of new branches and leaves. However, to be on the safe side, when pruning Monstera deliciosa, avoid excessive force and do not prune too close to the roots, keeping a distance of about five centimeters.
How to care for Monstera deliciosa
Three, use organic fertilizer for feeding.
Generally speaking, the best type of fertilizer is the decomposed farm manure (organic fertilizer), which is rich in various trace elements needed for plant growth, and will not cause poor growth or malnutrition. However, this type of fertilizer has a drawback: it can easily attract pests and breed bacteria and viruses in the dark, so protective measures need to be taken when using it.
Second, "Who is the best at making new leaves and strong branches, one thing can handle it all."
As a plant that relies on its foliage for visual appeal, the ornamental advantage of Monstera deliciosa is mainly体现在 (reflected) in its large, lush, and broad leaves full of tropical charm. To make the plant sprout more new buds and grow new branches and leaves, timely and proper fertilization is essential. Since Monstera deliciosa loves light but is afraid of strong light, flower experts often suggest growing it near the windowsill in the living room. This way, it ensures sufficient light without worrying about the sunlight being too harsh and possibly burning the plant. Therefore, people need to keep pace with the times and replace the required fertilizers according to local conditions, such as using a balanced and comprehensive compound fertilizer to replace the original raw fertilizer.
Finally, the matter of repotting, which many friends are concerned about. For Monstera deliciosa, it should be repotted at least once every 1-2 years, otherwise its roots will continue to grow and eventually fill the entire pot, leading to a lack of favorable conditions for the germination of new roots and buds. Over time, the plant's growth will be adversely affected, and its growth rate will slow down. Therefore, to make it easier for the plant to be repotted, people can start reducing water three days in advance, and then, when the potting soil is mostly dry, the next step can be carried out.
This article shares the full content on how to care for Monstera deliciosa and its daily maintenance tips, hoping it will be helpful to green plant enthusiasts!