Why is my Monstera Adansonii going yellow?
It is a young plant that I’ve had for 5-6 months and has been doing well until a couple of weeks ago (maybe 3?) when the very base leaf started going yellow. It is now completely yellow and going brown and two more of the base leaves are turning as well. It’s getting new leaves regularly and only just finished unfurling one a couple of days ago which is large and looks healthy! I water every 13 days-ish and it’s in a south window as it’s currently winter here and low light. I haven’t changed anything recently (aka different position, repotted (it doesn’t need it), etc.) please help I really don’t want it to die!!
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Welcome to Greg, EJ! I used to have the same issue with my plant and people would tell me that it was just the natural order of things.
However, I quickly figured out that once I moved my plant further back from the sunlight, the plant was less yellow, became more lush, and stayed green longer.
Losing one or two leaves is normal, but sometimes the plant is getting too much sun or the wrong amount of water.
Please tag me if I can be of more help. ☺️
However, I quickly figured out that once I moved my plant further back from the sunlight, the plant was less yellow, became more lush, and stayed green longer.
Losing one or two leaves is normal, but sometimes the plant is getting too much sun or the wrong amount of water.
Please tag me if I can be of more help. ☺️
@emjf Hello 👋 EJ and welcome to Greg!
Monstera leaves turn light green, then yellow and brown if there isn’t enough nitrogen in the soil. Monstera plants require nitrogen to aid in the development of green chlorophyll in their leaves. Without it, the leaves will turn a lighter green, the plant will slow down, and the leaf coverage will be reduced.
Give your plant a drink of liquid indoor plant food with a balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ratio. This will provide a boost of nitrogen to the plant, which will aid in its recovery. To give it longer-lasting nitrogen, give it a dosage of slow-release indoor plant food two weeks later.
A lack of sunlight is another reason Monstera leaves light green. Plants that do not receive enough light will become tall and leggy, with lighter green stems and leaves. Monsteras require at least 6 hours of indirect sunshine to thrive. If you’re growing them outside, choose a spot that is shaded by neighboring trees or shrubs, providing protection from the sun in the afternoon.
Indoor Monstera plants should be kept far enough away from glass windows to avoid being burned, yet close enough to receive morning light. Ensure that the leaves do not receive direct sunshine, but that the plant receives filtered light throughout the day.
The leaves of the Monstera plant will grow chlorophyll and darken in color after being moved to a brighter location for 3-4 weeks. As the leaves mature, they should deepen from pale green to dark green.
If a Monstera plant isn’t getting enough water, its leaves will turn a light green color. If the plant dries out further, the leaves will turn yellow and ultimately brown. If the soil feels dry 2 inches down or if you haven’t watered your Monstera in over a month, it is most likely too dry.
Water the surface of the soil in the inner pot with drainage holes in your sink or outside. Water the plant, until the water drains out of the holes and the soil, is completely saturated. To aid in root and leaf recovery, outdoor Monstera Deliciosa can be irrigated with a seaweed solution.
Within a day, the leaves should stand up straight, and the color should return to the leaves after 2-3 weeks. With enough water, light green leaves may restore themselves.
The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Monsteras is improper soil moisture–in particular, overwatering. Only water your Monstera when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Soil should remain damp, but not wet. In the winter, you can allow your plant to dry out a little more between waterings.
When you water, make sure you provide enough water so that liquid flows from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and into the saucer. It’s extremely important to discard any excess water in the saucer, as your Monstera will not respond well to “wet feet,” which causes the roots to rot and the eventual death of the plant.
Providing proper and consistent soil moisture is important in caring for a Monstera. Alternating between bone dry and wet soil from ill-timed waterings can create stress and cause your Monstera to yellow.
Monstera leaves turn light green, then yellow and brown if there isn’t enough nitrogen in the soil. Monstera plants require nitrogen to aid in the development of green chlorophyll in their leaves. Without it, the leaves will turn a lighter green, the plant will slow down, and the leaf coverage will be reduced.
Give your plant a drink of liquid indoor plant food with a balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ratio. This will provide a boost of nitrogen to the plant, which will aid in its recovery. To give it longer-lasting nitrogen, give it a dosage of slow-release indoor plant food two weeks later.
A lack of sunlight is another reason Monstera leaves light green. Plants that do not receive enough light will become tall and leggy, with lighter green stems and leaves. Monsteras require at least 6 hours of indirect sunshine to thrive. If you’re growing them outside, choose a spot that is shaded by neighboring trees or shrubs, providing protection from the sun in the afternoon.
Indoor Monstera plants should be kept far enough away from glass windows to avoid being burned, yet close enough to receive morning light. Ensure that the leaves do not receive direct sunshine, but that the plant receives filtered light throughout the day.
The leaves of the Monstera plant will grow chlorophyll and darken in color after being moved to a brighter location for 3-4 weeks. As the leaves mature, they should deepen from pale green to dark green.
If a Monstera plant isn’t getting enough water, its leaves will turn a light green color. If the plant dries out further, the leaves will turn yellow and ultimately brown. If the soil feels dry 2 inches down or if you haven’t watered your Monstera in over a month, it is most likely too dry.
Water the surface of the soil in the inner pot with drainage holes in your sink or outside. Water the plant, until the water drains out of the holes and the soil, is completely saturated. To aid in root and leaf recovery, outdoor Monstera Deliciosa can be irrigated with a seaweed solution.
Within a day, the leaves should stand up straight, and the color should return to the leaves after 2-3 weeks. With enough water, light green leaves may restore themselves.
The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Monsteras is improper soil moisture–in particular, overwatering. Only water your Monstera when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Soil should remain damp, but not wet. In the winter, you can allow your plant to dry out a little more between waterings.
When you water, make sure you provide enough water so that liquid flows from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and into the saucer. It’s extremely important to discard any excess water in the saucer, as your Monstera will not respond well to “wet feet,” which causes the roots to rot and the eventual death of the plant.
Providing proper and consistent soil moisture is important in caring for a Monstera. Alternating between bone dry and wet soil from ill-timed waterings can create stress and cause your Monstera to yellow.
Hi!! I have one that I’ve had since October. Mine went through a phase like that and it really started to improve when I added a grow light , although it gets indirect light from a window, and I added some liquid fertilizer, and I started bottom watering. Mine is pushing out leaves like crazy now. Just within the past few months.
