Cultivation methods and precautions of Monstera

Monstera is named after its leaves which resemble a turtle's back. It not only symbolizes health and longevity, but can also purify the air. Therefore, it is loved by many flower lovers. As a large indoor potted foliage plant, Monstera is easy to maintain. Many people grow Monstera at home. Let's talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of Monstera.

1. Temperature management

Monstera is best grown in an environment between 15-28 degrees. When the temperature is low, the Monstera should be moved indoors or warming measures should be taken; when the temperature is high, it should be shaded and ventilation should be increased.

2. Choose the soil

The potting soil should be loose, breathable, acidic soil. It can be mixed with humus soil, garden soil, and coarse river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1. It is best to add some base fertilizer. Manure, bone meal, and controlled-release fertilizer can be used as base fertilizer. Just add a little bit of it. Too much base fertilizer will burn the roots.

3. Lighting management

Monstera is shade-tolerant and should be placed in a diffuse light or bright environment to avoid strong sunlight exposure. However, in order to ensure that the leaves are green and shiny, try to keep it close to the sun.

4. Watering management

Monstera likes a humid environment, but avoids waterlogging. Normally, watering should be done when the soil is dry and when the air humidity is too low, you need to spray water mist on the leaves of Monstera.

5. Fertilization management

Monstera likes fertilizer. It should be applied with a 2:1:1 compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium once every half a month in spring, summer, autumn and winter. When the temperature is too high in summer, especially over 35 degrees, or too low in winter, Monstera does not need to be fertilized.

6. Pruning and propagation

If you want to propagate Monstera, you can do it by cuttings. After completion, it needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated environment to accelerate seedling growth, and diseased, weak and dead branches should be pruned in time.

7. Pest and disease control

Monstera is susceptible to diseases and pests during its growth period. The most common disease is gray spot, which can be controlled by spraying 1000 times diluted 70% thiophanate or 0.5% equal-volume Bordeaux mixture. In addition, plant maintenance needs to be strengthened. Common insect pests are scale insects, which can be controlled by spraying 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsion.

That’s it