Monstera is the most beautiful houseplant on the planet. Here's some advice on taking care of it!
If you're looking for a stunning houseplant, then you might want to check out monstera delgiosa. This tropical plant comes from Central America and has become really popular in recent years. Part of the reason for this is that it's really easy to take care of. Knowing how to take care of a monstera will make sure it keeps blooming for a long time.
- How much light does your monstera require:
No matter what kind of light you have at home, chances are your monstera will do just fine. They can handle both low and high-intensity light, but if you really want them to thrive, you need to find a balance between the two. Put them in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight that allows them to grow well without being too bright or damaging. Too much light can burn their leaves, while too little can stunt their growth.
- How to properly hydrate your monstera:
Monsteras are super easy to water and usually only need to be watered once a week. The trick is to make sure your soil is dry before you start. Put your finger a few inches into the soil if it's dry. If it's not, wait. When you overwater your monstera, its roots will sit in water, which can make the leaves yellow or even kill it because of root rot. To keep your monstera happy and hydrated, you can mist it in the morning a few times a week to increase the humidity, which tropical plants love!
- The optimal temperature to maintain for your monstera:
Monsteras thrive in warm, tropical climates, so having too low a temperature in your house could be bad for them. The Sill recommends keeping your monstera in the perfect temperature range of 65°F to 85°F and never lower than 60°F.
- If you're looking to grow your monstera, here's how to do it!
To keep your monstera healthy, you’ll need to properly pot it. The best way to do this is to choose a pot with drainage holes, according to Planterina plant expert Amanda Switzer. If you want to plant your monstera, make sure to use a plastic nursery pot with lots of drainage holes. There’s almost no chance of it getting clogged.
If you decide to move it to another pot, you can choose between teracotta and ceramic. The ceramic option, she says, should have a good drainage hole and a small amount of gravel at the base of the pot before potting. Ceramic also helps the roots since they don't have to sit in the water if a drainage hole backs up.
- How to place a stake in the ground for your monstera
As the size of your monstera increases, it may become necessary to stake it. "Monstera can become very heavy and fall over if not staked," Switzer explains. She recommends cedar poles as the material will not rot or a very robust moss pole. After the stake has been placed, plant ties can be used to secure the monstera. This will enable the plant to continue to grow robustly over the years.
