Drooping Monstera
Hi #GregGang - my Monstera has been moody for the past 6 weeks and I need your help! About 6 weeks ago I started noticing yellow leaves and the plant stems drooping. There were two yellow leaves, so I prune them off and cut back on watering. New yellow leaves have appeared. And I only watered it a week ago. I've never had to fertilize this plant because it's been thriving like crazy especially during the summer without an ounce of fertilizer. I'm not sure what else to do since I haven't changed any other conditions (eg. Where the plant is located). Any ideas on what's going on with my #Monstera ?
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@SincereTutsan welcome to Greg! Please check your plant leaves and stems for scale. I see some patches that may need your attention in your snapshots.
@SincereTutsan Welcome to Greg, Caswanna!
Improper watering, light, and fertilizer or stress from temperatures and repotting may all cause Monstera’s leaves to turn yellow. You should never rule out factors such as pest infestation and natural causes as well.
Overwatering
The first thing you should do if you notice your Monstera’s leaves turning yellow is to check the soil for excess moisture. Just stick your finger into the dirt.
Is the soil wet?
Does it feel soggy?
An overwatered Monstera will droop, develop brown spots on its leaves, and result in yellowing of the leaves. Its soil will take a long time to dry out and may develop a fungus on top.
Remember that overwatering is caused by watering too frequently and water-retentive soil, not by how much water you give it at one time.
When you water your Monstera, you should first check the soil to make sure it is not already too moist, then water the soil until moisture starts to run out of the bottom drainage hole.
Underwatering
Too little water can also cause your Monstera’s leaves to start turning yellow. Thankfully, this is an easy fix and much less likely to kill your Monstera.
So you stuck your finger in the soil, and it came back bone dry. Your Monstera is thirsty!
An underwatered Monstera will show it in its leaves by drooping, yellowing, curling, and ultimately turning light brown and crispy.
They can develop yellowing leaves if they receive improper light, whether too much or too little. They thrive in bright, indirect light.
Nutrient Problem
An imbalance in your monstera’s fertilizer can also cause yellowing leaves.
This can happen from too much fertilizer, which will cause a salt burn to the plant, or a nutrient deficiency.
Each of these has other specific symptoms you should look out for to find a correct diagnosis.
Overfertilization
It would be best to feed your Monstera every few weeks to keep it healthy and strong during the growing season. Monsteras prefer a well-balanced fertilizer.
Overfertilization occurs if too many nutrient salts accumulate in the soil. These will pull water away from the plant’s roots in a process known as reverse osmosis.
They can also alter the soil’s acidity. Too much salt in the soil will cause what is known as salt burn, a result of chemical dehydration.
Here is the food/fertilizer I use that I use year round. Nutrient Problem
An imbalance in your monstera’s fertilizer can also cause yellowing leaves.
This can happen from too much fertilizer, which will cause a salt burn to the plant, or a nutrient deficiency.
Each of these has other specific symptoms you should look out for to find a correct diagnosis.
Overfertilization
It would be best to feed your Monstera every few weeks to keep it healthy and strong during the growing season. Monsteras prefer a well-balanced fertilizer.
Overfertilization occurs if too many nutrient salts accumulate in the soil. These will pull water away from the plant’s roots in a process known as reverse osmosis.
They can also alter the soil’s acidity. Too much salt in the soil will cause what is known as salt burn, a result of chemical dehydration.
Here is the food/fertilizer I use year round. My plants have been thriving since I started using it. https://happyhappyhouseplant.com/products/plant-food-fertilizer
I also agree with @FitSedum too. I seen what she is talking about.
Improper watering, light, and fertilizer or stress from temperatures and repotting may all cause Monstera’s leaves to turn yellow. You should never rule out factors such as pest infestation and natural causes as well.
Overwatering
The first thing you should do if you notice your Monstera’s leaves turning yellow is to check the soil for excess moisture. Just stick your finger into the dirt.
Is the soil wet?
Does it feel soggy?
An overwatered Monstera will droop, develop brown spots on its leaves, and result in yellowing of the leaves. Its soil will take a long time to dry out and may develop a fungus on top.
Remember that overwatering is caused by watering too frequently and water-retentive soil, not by how much water you give it at one time.
When you water your Monstera, you should first check the soil to make sure it is not already too moist, then water the soil until moisture starts to run out of the bottom drainage hole.
Underwatering
Too little water can also cause your Monstera’s leaves to start turning yellow. Thankfully, this is an easy fix and much less likely to kill your Monstera.
So you stuck your finger in the soil, and it came back bone dry. Your Monstera is thirsty!
An underwatered Monstera will show it in its leaves by drooping, yellowing, curling, and ultimately turning light brown and crispy.
They can develop yellowing leaves if they receive improper light, whether too much or too little. They thrive in bright, indirect light.
Nutrient Problem
An imbalance in your monstera’s fertilizer can also cause yellowing leaves.
This can happen from too much fertilizer, which will cause a salt burn to the plant, or a nutrient deficiency.
Each of these has other specific symptoms you should look out for to find a correct diagnosis.
Overfertilization
It would be best to feed your Monstera every few weeks to keep it healthy and strong during the growing season. Monsteras prefer a well-balanced fertilizer.
Overfertilization occurs if too many nutrient salts accumulate in the soil. These will pull water away from the plant’s roots in a process known as reverse osmosis.
They can also alter the soil’s acidity. Too much salt in the soil will cause what is known as salt burn, a result of chemical dehydration.
Here is the food/fertilizer I use that I use year round. Nutrient Problem
An imbalance in your monstera’s fertilizer can also cause yellowing leaves.
This can happen from too much fertilizer, which will cause a salt burn to the plant, or a nutrient deficiency.
Each of these has other specific symptoms you should look out for to find a correct diagnosis.
Overfertilization
It would be best to feed your Monstera every few weeks to keep it healthy and strong during the growing season. Monsteras prefer a well-balanced fertilizer.
Overfertilization occurs if too many nutrient salts accumulate in the soil. These will pull water away from the plant’s roots in a process known as reverse osmosis.
They can also alter the soil’s acidity. Too much salt in the soil will cause what is known as salt burn, a result of chemical dehydration.
Here is the food/fertilizer I use year round. My plants have been thriving since I started using it. https://happyhappyhouseplant.com/products/plant-food-fertilizer
I also agree with @FitSedum too. I seen what she is talking about.
@SincereTutsan this right here is also scale. Scale doesn’t just appear as one thing or color. It’s a host of different insects that leave this (circled in red) on your plants. Look under the leaves where the stems meet the leaf and see if you find any dark spots. If so, you have scale migration to the leaves. Your plant is suffering from them sucking the life out of it. 🌿
@FitSedum can you send the picture please? I think it may be scale because my plant is getting worse
@SincereTutsan They are in my first comment where I asked you to please check for scale. The patches andthe circled sections are signs of scale affecting your plant.