What to do if Monstera leaves are frostbitten

1. Cut off rotten leaves

Monstera cannot tolerate the cold. If it is accidentally frozen, its leaves will be frozen and rotten. In this case, it cannot continue to stay on the plant and needs to be cut off in time. Otherwise, it will not only affect the ornamental value, but will also continue to absorb nutrients, so it needs to be cut off immediately from the base. In addition to the normal cutting off of rotten leaves, proper pruning is also required to cut off two-thirds of the top leaves.

2. Prune rotten roots

Generally, after the leaves show obvious frostbite, the roots will also show signs of rot. The roots need to be properly pruned, and the rotten roots close to the stems should be removed directly without leaving any black marks.

3. Adjust the temperature

If it is frostbitten outdoors, it needs to be moved indoors immediately for maintenance. Adjust the indoor temperature and maintain it above 5 degrees Celsius first, then wait for it to thaw slowly, and don't give it high temperature at the beginning. After thawing, the temperature can be gradually increased so that the plants can recover.

4. Control watering

In the process of alleviating frostbite, it is necessary to control watering and keep the soil dry, which can enhance the ability to resist cold. In the later stage, you can give water appropriately, but you should choose to water at noon when the temperature is high, and use less water.