Browning leaf tips #Monstera
Iβm a first time plant mom, and I got this Monstera plant. I am propagating it in the soil, I skipped the water. Is there any reason why my leaves are turning this color? Iβve had the plant for about three weeks now and I have watered it twice since getting it. My my room is plenty sunny but itβs not getting direct sunlight for a more than an hour.
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@ComicPrasium24 how is the humidity in your house? That is the most common contributor to the browning tips. They like pretty high humidity; mine continually have brown tips (and I have learned to leave it be). I canβt get my house above 30-40% humidity, thus crispy tips. There are other plant parents on this app that have soooo much more information. Iβve tried to tag the one person I can remember right now. @SuperbRaspfern can you assist?
@ComicPrasium24 thatβs some great humidity! sometimes if the crispy edges accompanies yellowing of the leaf itβs due to overwatering? Or plant stress when it was cut and then potted? Hopefully @SuperbRaspfern can give us better suggestions? Sorry I canβt help more. Iβm always learning something new on this app!!
By the way, welcome to Greg!!!
By the way, welcome to Greg!!!
There are so many factors that go into propagation in soil that can affect it.
To me it looks like your soil is holding too much moisture. When the soil is too wet it causes that to happen.
Is it a really heavy soil like miracle grow? When you propagating pretty much anything you need really light airy soil. It needs to be very well draining. You want about 50% aeration (perlite is fabulous for soil props)
I've used
50/50 peat moss/ perlite
Or
50/50 coco coir/ perlite
I NEVER use store bought soil. Because most of it has dirt, dirt is composed of clay and silt. Both are extremely heavy and dense. They hold too much water and make it difficult for those new roots to push though and grow.
Beyond that, dense soil or soil that stays wet lacks oxygen and oxygen is necessary to grow roots.
When you take a leaf to propagate into a new plant you bury a node, that's the area the petiole that holds the leaf comes out of. It is also the area that the root will sprout from to grow.
A plant that is being propagated doesn't have as much energy as a whole plant. It has a limited supply.
When propped they have to work very hard and use that energy to grow roots. So sometimes they will get those spots just because they don't have enough energy stored. The roots are more important than the leaf so it's putting its energy into that. You just can't see it happening because it's below the soil.
Now as roots develop you will start to see new growth sprouting from below the soil. It is essentially a new plant. That old leaf will usually die off as new leaves form. Because you have now developed an offspring of the old leaf. You have created a whole new plant at that point independent of the leaf you propagated. When it is no longer needed it dies off.
I hope I didn't confuse you more. While I think it may have been overwatered a tad. It will be okay, just be cautious of the watering.
If you suspect the soil is too wet here is how to check you can tell by putting the soil I your hand and squeezing it, if it holds its shape it's too wet. If it crumbles it's perfect.
If it is too wet put a couple of tampons in the pot to absorb the excess water.
But I wanted to explain the process so that you know what to expect. Also so you don't stress too much about the leaf. Because, she is temporary. π©·
I need to add that patience will be very important. It can take a couple of months before you see those new leaves emerge.
Normally, I suggest that people cover their props. That way you don't have to water as often so there is less chance of rot. And the leaf you are propping stays prettier. But monstera leaves are too big for that!
@IWantThatPlant Thanks for the tag!
To me it looks like your soil is holding too much moisture. When the soil is too wet it causes that to happen.
Is it a really heavy soil like miracle grow? When you propagating pretty much anything you need really light airy soil. It needs to be very well draining. You want about 50% aeration (perlite is fabulous for soil props)
I've used
50/50 peat moss/ perlite
Or
50/50 coco coir/ perlite
I NEVER use store bought soil. Because most of it has dirt, dirt is composed of clay and silt. Both are extremely heavy and dense. They hold too much water and make it difficult for those new roots to push though and grow.
Beyond that, dense soil or soil that stays wet lacks oxygen and oxygen is necessary to grow roots.
When you take a leaf to propagate into a new plant you bury a node, that's the area the petiole that holds the leaf comes out of. It is also the area that the root will sprout from to grow.
A plant that is being propagated doesn't have as much energy as a whole plant. It has a limited supply.
When propped they have to work very hard and use that energy to grow roots. So sometimes they will get those spots just because they don't have enough energy stored. The roots are more important than the leaf so it's putting its energy into that. You just can't see it happening because it's below the soil.
Now as roots develop you will start to see new growth sprouting from below the soil. It is essentially a new plant. That old leaf will usually die off as new leaves form. Because you have now developed an offspring of the old leaf. You have created a whole new plant at that point independent of the leaf you propagated. When it is no longer needed it dies off.
I hope I didn't confuse you more. While I think it may have been overwatered a tad. It will be okay, just be cautious of the watering.
If you suspect the soil is too wet here is how to check you can tell by putting the soil I your hand and squeezing it, if it holds its shape it's too wet. If it crumbles it's perfect.
If it is too wet put a couple of tampons in the pot to absorb the excess water.
But I wanted to explain the process so that you know what to expect. Also so you don't stress too much about the leaf. Because, she is temporary. π©·
I need to add that patience will be very important. It can take a couple of months before you see those new leaves emerge.
Normally, I suggest that people cover their props. That way you don't have to water as often so there is less chance of rot. And the leaf you are propping stays prettier. But monstera leaves are too big for that!
@IWantThatPlant Thanks for the tag!
@SuperbRaspfern is it OK if I use regular soil in my outdoor garden I think itβs fine because itβs very hot where I live the (average winter temperature is like 60Β° or 70) and my summer plants οΏΌactually thrive in the winter and die whenever theyβre in the really harsh summer I need a water like once or twice a day so I think itβs fine is it?
@Imissmydeaddog Absolutely!!! Outdoors it is fine. Because of the wind and the extreme conditions they will dry out much faster.
I actually also use normal soil in my outdoor garden because of this and they do absolutely fine.
The reason I always say to totally avoid it indoors is the balanced climate and lack of airflow. Indoors conditions make it very difficult for our plants to dry out. Leading to root rot.
Just be sure to follow the advice of checking before you water to make sure your plants need it. β€οΈ
I actually also use normal soil in my outdoor garden because of this and they do absolutely fine.
The reason I always say to totally avoid it indoors is the balanced climate and lack of airflow. Indoors conditions make it very difficult for our plants to dry out. Leading to root rot.
Just be sure to follow the advice of checking before you water to make sure your plants need it. β€οΈ
@ComicPrasium24 that is good