yellow monstera propagation
hello! on of the leaves of my monstera is turning yellow, is this bad? i dont want it to ruin the chances of the monstera. help me please?
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@plantasticplant Hello Lisa!
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.
Your humidity level
Low humidity and dry soil cause leaves to brown on their edges, later followed by entire yellowing. Misting the leaves of your Monstera often will increase the humidity.
Improper Light
Generally, Monsteras will thrive when placed in low to bright indirect sunlight. When exposed to direct sunlight for too long, the foliage will burn. While Monsteras can adapt to low light areas, their growth will slow. Too little light can result in yellowing leaves. Take note of the light your Monstera is receiving and move accordingly.
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.
Your humidity level
Low humidity and dry soil cause leaves to brown on their edges, later followed by entire yellowing. Misting the leaves of your Monstera often will increase the humidity.
Improper Light
Generally, Monsteras will thrive when placed in low to bright indirect sunlight. When exposed to direct sunlight for too long, the foliage will burn. While Monsteras can adapt to low light areas, their growth will slow. Too little light can result in yellowing leaves. Take note of the light your Monstera is receiving and move accordingly.
Hi, @plantasticplant, a few things to consider when it comes to prolongation: 1. What kind of water are you using? Boiled tap water or boiled rain water is best. This falls under distilled. 2. How often are you changing the water? It should be daily to avoid bacterial growth. 3. Are you misting the foliage to improve humidity? Watering is for roots while humidity is for foliage.
If you haven’t changed the water and you are propping in water, it may be time. Must with distilled water to improve humidity. Make sure your room temp is above 65°F and that there are no drafts or that it’s not near a cooling/heat vent that will cause temperature fluctuations the foliage will not appreciate. This applies to even your plants growing in soil or bark. Don’t let the medium dry out entirely unless it is a succulent or cacti so that you won’t have issues with roots. At the same time, don’t let your roots immersed in a combined blend soil/bark and water because the roots won’t be able to breathe.
I hope this helps and if you have any questions, let us know so we can help.
Happy Growing! 🌿
If you haven’t changed the water and you are propping in water, it may be time. Must with distilled water to improve humidity. Make sure your room temp is above 65°F and that there are no drafts or that it’s not near a cooling/heat vent that will cause temperature fluctuations the foliage will not appreciate. This applies to even your plants growing in soil or bark. Don’t let the medium dry out entirely unless it is a succulent or cacti so that you won’t have issues with roots. At the same time, don’t let your roots immersed in a combined blend soil/bark and water because the roots won’t be able to breathe.
I hope this helps and if you have any questions, let us know so we can help.
Happy Growing! 🌿