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Posted 4Y ago by @Cheeset

Why are the tips of the leaves turning black?

#Monstera
16” pot
Last watered 4 years ago
Your Monstera Adansonii prefers bright indirect light. It can survive in lower light conditions but growth may slow. Keep out of direct sunlight for extended periods, as it can burn the leaves. If you don't have a location with ideal lighting for your Monstera Adansonii, use a Grow Light!
@Cheeset To begin with, the most common type of black spot on Monstera leaves is caused by overwatering. Overwatering damage appears as dark brown or black patches of varying sizes at the edge or middle of the leaf. Often, the spots yellow around the edges, and feel soft when touched. Overwatered leaves curl as well.

Your pot doesn’t have drainage so be careful when watering. Stick your finger in about 3” below the soils surface, it’s it’s still moist don’t water it, it it’s dry water it.

To stay healthy and strong, Monstera adansonii requires bright, indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If your Monstera receives too little light, it can result in a leggy or sickly plant.