This is a Monstera Deliciosa otherwise known as the swiss cheese or salad plant. Often it's hard to know when to water this beauty. It's important to water correctly as persistant overwater or underwatering can lead to slow growth, deformed leaves, stunted leaves, rot root, brown leaves or in the worse case scenario death of the plant. It's best not to water on a schedule as watering varies between the seasons, the plant size, pot size, pot type. I can't advise to water once every week or once every fortnight as your household and outdoor environment would be different then mine. Best to get to know your monstera watering needs by the appearance and habit of the plant.
The first sign a Monstera needs watering is droopy leaves. The leaves don't proudly fan out anymore and Droop. If it's let longer without water the tips of the leaves will as this is the furthest point in distance from the roots. Then the edges will brown followed by the whole leaves browning and die. Followed by the stems wilting and then the eventual death of the Monstera. At any of these stages the Monstera needs a good watering to ensure the soil is only moist but not soggy.
Monstera don't like to be completely between watering they like 3/4 dry before watering. First step before watering your Monstera is to check the soil for moisture. You can you a watering meter and water when the arrow is one step away from being dry. Can use your finger and dig in the soil and check if the soil clings to the finger which means the soil is still moisture. I would rather not get my fingers dirty so l suggest using a stick like a chop stick. Go as far as you can in the soil and see if the soil clings to the chop stick. If the soil doesn't cling to the stick then it's time to water. No matter how dry the soil is only give enough water to make the soil moist and not soggy.
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The video below explains how to set up your Monstera from the start for success:
• How to set up your Mon...
Time Code:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Importance of Watering Monstera Deliciosa appropriately
00:44 - The soil moisture that Monstera Deliciosa like and dislike
00:59 - How to tell when Monstera needs watering
02:17 - No watering Shedule
03:05 - different ways to check the moisture level of the soil
04:15 - What to do if the soil is too dry and not absorbing water
07:47 - Watering a Monstera that is growing on a Moss Pole
30 июл 2024
