Monstera: Expert Plant Care Tips

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6 Tips to a Happier, Delicious Monster

Delicious Monsters, or Monstera deliciosa, are one of the trendiest houseplants around, known for their unique split leaves and exotic charm. If you want to help your Delicious Monster reach its full potential and cultivate those lush, gigantic leaves while maintaining a compact growth habit, you're in for a treat. Here are some quirky tips to turn your monster into a leafy legend:

Monstera Munchies

Feed your plant some quirky snacks! Monstera leaves love a good nibble on a good feed. As they are fast growers, Delicious Monsters are ferocious feeders and need that little extra boost to keep them growing well. Mix up a brew of a good balanced organic fertiliser or seaweed-based feed, like Kelpak or Biotrissol, and give your plant a good soil drench once every 2 weeks or so. You can also place some of the mix in a Spray bottle to sprinkle on the foliage for an extra boost.

Check the Lighting

Monsteras appreciate medium-to-bright light conditions and will appreciate a little direct morning sunlight. To achieve optimal growth, pop them near an east facing window where they can bask in a few golden sun rays.

Monster Yoga

Teach your monster some leafy yoga poses. Gently rotate the pot occasionally so that it grows more symmetrically, and add a support such as a Moss pole or trellis to keep it growing upright. And don't forget to say "Namaste" for extra positive energy!

Compact Style

To encourage a more compact growth habit, keep your Monster in a cosy pot. They love being root-bound like a hipster in skinny jeans. Don't be in a hurry to repot them. Though, if you find they have stalled in growth, or are really filling out those jeans with extra roots, it may be time to expand their pot size.

Monstera Mingle

Monstera loves to socialise, but give them some personal space too, just in case their neighbours have some extra residence, making them their personal condo. Place your plant next to other houseplants and let them share some quirky gossip. Plants all love companionship, just like us.

Hydration Happiness

Delicious Monsters don't like wet feet, but they do enjoy the occasional soothing shower and deep hydrating drink. Occasionally, on watering days, take your Monstera into the shower and rinse off its leaves. This will wash off any accumulated dust, and provide your plant with a good drink. Rinsing the leaves also helps get rid of pests and creates the perfect base for better light absorption.

Fun Fact: The holes and splits in Monstera leaves are called fenestrations. They're like nature's Swiss cheese! These openings allow the plant to capture more sunlight lower down the plant in its native rainforest habitat.

Remember, growing a Delicious Monster with large leaves and a compact habit can be super easy as long as you provide it with the ideal conditions. So, embrace your inner plant enthusiast, have fun with your Monstera, and watch it grow into a leafy masterpiece that will be the envy of all your fellow plant lovers!

BONUS TIP: Air Layering for Propagation of Monstera

When it comes to certain plants and propagation, some methods work better than others.

A nice tip for Delicious Monsters that may need rejuvenation by being propagated is to air-layer them.

This method is simple and often has a very high success rate. This involves creating a small incision on a mature stem near a leaf node without cutting right through the stem, wrapping it with moist sphagnum moss, and covering it with plastic wrap. The node will develop roots, and you can then cut it off and plant it separately.

We hope these tips will set you up for success, and get your Delicious Monster looking absolutely fabulous in no time. If you have any fun facts or tips for us, let us know by commenting down below.

For more basic care tips, check out our Delicious Monster Care Instructions here.

Happy growing!