Is it better to leave browning areas alone, cut just the ...
My plant started to have a bit of it turn brown, but I think it’s continuing to spread. The first picture is where the bulk of it is. The leaf in the second pic could just be like that because my cats like to try to bite them to get my attention lol. But I didn’t see them do it so I’m not completely sure. And then in the third pic it doesn’t appear to be browning at all, but is just translucent - is this normal? Or will it also start to turn brown? #ThaiConstellation
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@8elephantsdance thank you! I’ll try that first!! Should I just leave the brown areas alone? Or is it better to cut them off?
@MamaLinne thank you!! I’m going to try more light first and then try repotting if it continues. It does have a bunch of drainage holes at the bottom and I usually water once a week - week and a half. I’m in an apartment in Colorado that doesn’t get any shade really - so very sunny and dry climate if that helps!
@grassisgreen the sun/light will help the plant use the water faster, for sure. Just be careful to gradually move it closer to the light or it could burn if it doesn’t acclimate. The issue remains that when your leaves do that translucent/soggy thing, it’s got too much water that the roots can’t process so it sends it out. Best practice would still be an aroid soil- these guys don’t like straight potting mix. Mine is in fast drying mix and I only water about every two weeks or more - when it’s really dry. Good luck! I’m in Colorado too. 🥰
@grassisgreen
Hi Grace!
The leaf is rotten and should be cut off.
If left on, it will become worse.
No worries 👍 ☺️
My guy did the same thing!
On several leaves...
The solution I found is to let dry between waterings.
It also does better with indirect or less 🌞 and/or being too close to a gro light!
Make sure not to use tap water!
Wishing you the best 👌.
You've got this!
Hi Grace!
The leaf is rotten and should be cut off.
If left on, it will become worse.
No worries 👍 ☺️
My guy did the same thing!
On several leaves...
The solution I found is to let dry between waterings.
It also does better with indirect or less 🌞 and/or being too close to a gro light!
Make sure not to use tap water!
Wishing you the best 👌.
You've got this!
@grassisgreen both Deb @MamaLinne and Tanya @8elephantsdance are right! The plant will quickly let the variegated areas go brown if they’re not getting enough light because they cannot photosynthesize.
Second, your plant is struggling with too much water. That 100% peat, it looks like, will hold on to more moisture than our plants need in our indoor settings. It works fine in a nursery where there’s tons of light and airflow.
So I would first up your light. Add a grow light or move your monstera close to a window with a sheer curtain in between, or if you don’t have a sheer curtain at least move them to within 3 feet of a east or south facing window or 5-6 feet from a west, if they west one gets very harsh afternoon light.
Let your plant dry out THOROUGHLY before you water again.
And I do recommend a soil change. You will have to be incredibly careful watering until you do because 100% peat will just cause you issues. 1/3 coir, peat, or potting mix to 1/3 orchid bark to 1/3 coir is a great place to start, or at least having 50-60% drainage/aeration to moisture retaining.
I would leave the leaves on, since this is a light issue and there’s still green parts that can photosynthesize.
I also recommend fans for airflow in any room that has plants 🌬️☺️✨
Second, your plant is struggling with too much water. That 100% peat, it looks like, will hold on to more moisture than our plants need in our indoor settings. It works fine in a nursery where there’s tons of light and airflow.
So I would first up your light. Add a grow light or move your monstera close to a window with a sheer curtain in between, or if you don’t have a sheer curtain at least move them to within 3 feet of a east or south facing window or 5-6 feet from a west, if they west one gets very harsh afternoon light.
Let your plant dry out THOROUGHLY before you water again.
And I do recommend a soil change. You will have to be incredibly careful watering until you do because 100% peat will just cause you issues. 1/3 coir, peat, or potting mix to 1/3 orchid bark to 1/3 coir is a great place to start, or at least having 50-60% drainage/aeration to moisture retaining.
I would leave the leaves on, since this is a light issue and there’s still green parts that can photosynthesize.
I also recommend fans for airflow in any room that has plants 🌬️☺️✨