How to care for Monstera deliciosa to make it more vigorous
Compared to the knowledge of how to make Monstera deliciosa more vigorous and the daily maintenance of Monstera deliciosa for most people, let's follow the editor to find out more!
Tips on caring for Monstera deliciosa
Hi, everyone, welcome to this episode. I'm your good friend Xiao Hua. With the weather gradually warming up, recently, I have received many private messages from flower enthusiasts. They all say that they want to buy several pots of leafy green plants like Clivia Miniata and Epipremnum aureum. Among them, Monstera deliciosa is deeply loved by many people for its unique shape and elegant demeanor. So, today, let's see how to quickly master the maintenance skills of Monstera deliciosa to make it lush and grow vigorously.
Firstly, the secrets to growing mature Monstera deliciosa.
1. The potting soil should not be too dry, slightly moist is fine.
Monstera deliciosa naturally prefers to grow in a relatively humid environment, requiring the potting soil to be moderately moist, and even the humidity of the air needs to meet the corresponding requirements. Otherwise, not only will the new tender leaves have low aesthetics and lose their grand and beautiful appearance, but the old leaves will also easily become yellow and wilt, losing their vitality.
2. Prune the branches and leaves regularly.
Since this plant is known for its vigorous vitality, good growth, and fast renewal rate, if pruning is not done regularly, allowing the枯枝老叶 (dead and old branches and leaves) to continue to survive, a lot of nutrients will be wasted in vain, thus truly delaying the germination and growth of new branches and leaves. However, to be on the safe side, when pruning Monstera deliciosa, do not apply too much force, and do not prune too close to the roots, keeping a distance of about five centimeters is best.
How to care for Monstera deliciosa to make it more vigorous
3. Use organic fertilizer for fertilizing.
Generally speaking, the best fertilizer is still the decomposed manure (organic fertilizer), which is rich in various trace elements needed for plant growth, preventing poor growth and development. However, this type of fertilizer has a disadvantage: it can easily attract pests and breed bacteria and viruses in dark places, so protective measures need to be taken when using it.
Secondly, "Which is better for new leafy branches, one thing can solve it all."
As a plant that attracts attention with its leaves, the ornamental advantage of Monstera deliciosa is mainly reflected in its large, lush, and tropically-styled leaves. To make the plant sprout more new buds and grow new branches and leaves, fertilizing must be timely and adequate. Since Monstera deliciosa likes light but is afraid of strong light, gardening experts often recommend growing it near the windowsill in the living room. This way, it ensures sufficient light without worrying about the sunlight being too harsh, which might burn and kill the plant. Therefore, people need to change the required chemical fertilizers with the times and according to local conditions, such as replacing the original raw fertilizers with balanced and comprehensive compound fertilizers.
Finally, many friends are very concerned about repotting. For Monstera deliciosa, it should be repotted at least once every 1-2 years, otherwise, its roots will continue to grow strong and eventually fill the entire pot, leading to a lack of favorable conditions for the germination of new roots and buds. Over time, the growth of the plant will be adversely affected, and the growth rate will slow down. Therefore, to make it easier for the plant to be repotted, it is advisable to stop watering about 3 days in advance, and then, when the potting soil is mostly dry, the next step can be carried out.
The above comprehensive method of caring for Monstera deliciosa to make it more vigorous and the daily maintenance knowledge brought by Green Plant Enthusiast website, I hope it can solve your green plant problems.