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🌿 MONSTERA CARE GUIDE

(Monstera deliciosa & similar aroids)

1️⃣ Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal.

• Tolerates medium light but growth slows.

• Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun (can scorch leaves).

• More light = bigger leaves + more fenestrations.

Pro tip: Rotate plant weekly for even growth.

2️⃣ Watering

• Water thoroughly when top 2–3 inches of soil are dry.

• Typically every 7–14 days depending on season.

• Reduce watering in winter.

Never let it sit in water. Drainage is non-negotiable.

3️⃣ Soil

• Use chunky, well-draining mix:
  

• Potting soil

• Orchid bark

• Perlite

• Optional: horticultural charcoal

Monstera roots like airflow — think jungle floor, not mud.

4️⃣ Humidity

• Prefers 50–70% humidity.

• Can tolerate normal home levels.

• Benefits from:
  

• Humidifier

• Pebble tray

• Grouped plants

5️⃣ Feeding

• Fertilize every 4 weeks in spring & summer.

• Use balanced liquid fertilizer (½ strength).

• Skip feeding in winter.

6️⃣ Support (Important!)

Monstera are climbers.

• Add a moss pole or stake.

• Train aerial roots into pole.

• Leaves grow larger when climbing.

7️⃣ Repotting

• Every 1–2 years.

• Increase pot size 1–2 inches.

• If roots circle heavily or come out bottom → time to upgrade.

8️⃣ Pruning & Propagation

• Cut below a node.

• Each cutting must have a node.

• Root in water, moss, or chunky mix.

• Change water weekly if water propagating.