What soil is suitable for planting Monstera

Soil for Monstera

Monstera likes acidic soil. The soil requirements are fertile, loose, good water absorption and good air permeability. It is best to use leaf mold or peat soil for daily maintenance, and apply thin fertilizer once half a month.

Monstera can be grown in nutrient soil. This plant is quite picky about the soil. If it is grown in a potted plant, you can prepare the soil yourself. You can use garden soil, river sand, and stable manure.

How to prepare soil for Monstera

When preparing soil for Monstera, it is best to use ordinary loess, chicken manure, coal ash and other items, mixed in a ratio of 2:1:1. In addition, you can also use leaf mold, river sand, and garden soil in a ratio of 1:1:1.

Changing the soil for Monstera potted plants

1. Time to change the soil: The best time to change the soil for Monstera is from March to April each year. It is recommended to change the soil when the weather is clear and avoid rainy days.

2. Prepare a new soil: The new soil needs to be prepared in advance. You can mix humus soil and nutrient soil. You also need to prepare a new flower pot that is slightly larger than the original one.

3. Planting: Take the Monstera out of the original pot, then put some particles at the bottom of the new pot, cover it with 5-8 cm thick soil, then place the plant in the pot and fix it.