Monstera has some brown spots, trim or leave be?
My monstera has been thriving, she looks so so good, but has a few brown spots around the areas where new leaves sprouted. I understand that those areas are no longer receiving energy from the plant, as they’ve served their purpose.
That said, should I trim them off or simply leave them be? I began peeling one off and stopped myself as to not damage the plant more.
Thanks! #Monstera #MonsteraMob
That said, should I trim them off or simply leave them be? I began peeling one off and stopped myself as to not damage the plant more.
Thanks! #Monstera #MonsteraMob
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I usually peel the sheathes off when they are completely crispy and so happen to catch my eye, but only because it’s satisfying haha
They don’t harm the plant. Peeling them off when there’s still some life in them can “technically” make the plant more prone to infection of some kind, but considering we tend to chop Monstera’s into large chunks just to have them root (and thrive) in a bowl of water, I think it will be able to manage just fine ✨
If you prefer to have them gone, I’d say go for it 👌
They don’t harm the plant. Peeling them off when there’s still some life in them can “technically” make the plant more prone to infection of some kind, but considering we tend to chop Monstera’s into large chunks just to have them root (and thrive) in a bowl of water, I think it will be able to manage just fine ✨
If you prefer to have them gone, I’d say go for it 👌
@Clawffey I just leave them 🤷♀️ In my mind I see no reason to risk a fungal or bacterial pathogen from getting an ‘in.’
However, 😏 if you want a completely satisfying plant to remove sheaths from, get a cane begonia or vining philodendron. Those old leaf sheaths practically fall off at a touch, and you wont accidentally damage your plant. I LOVE removing those 😂
However, 😏 if you want a completely satisfying plant to remove sheaths from, get a cane begonia or vining philodendron. Those old leaf sheaths practically fall off at a touch, and you wont accidentally damage your plant. I LOVE removing those 😂
I would just "leaf em be" until they are crunchy!!