Do Monsteras need to climb?

It needs something to climb! Monsteras are vining plant and climb up trees in their natural jungle habitat. We replicate this for potted Monsteras by using a moss pole or other vertical support.

Should I let my Monstera climb?

Monsteras also grow aerial roots— love them, don't cut them! They are there to support your plant's heavy base, but staking the plant helps take some of the load off of those roots, enabling you to tuck them under your Monstera's soil and let them rest unseen. Now stake away— your Monstera will love you for it!

How do you keep Monstera upright?

The best way to keep a Monstera Deliciosa growing upright is to stake it using a support such as a moss pole, trellis, or garden stakes. These natural climbers can be tied and trained to grow up these poles and will be supported as they grow.

Do I need to support my Monstera?

In the home, maturing plants will need the support of a moss covered pole that they can climb. If treated well, monstera can live for years, and grow to well over ten feet tall.

Do Monstera deliciosa like to climb?

Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) is also known as a split leaf philodendron. It is a lovely large-leaved climbing plant that uses aerial roots as vertical supports. However, it has no suckers or adhering roots, like ivy, to pull itself up.

How To Stake Your Monstera Deliciosa

How do I train my Monstera to climb?

What is the best way to make Monstera deliciosa climb? By providing a support structure such as a moss pole, coco coir pole, or trellis, you can encourage your Monstera deliciosa to grow upright. This trains it to follow its natural inclination for climbing and may lead to a healthier plant with larger leaves.

How do you train Monstera to grow tall?

Training a Monstera Deliciosa

You can train your Monstera to grow in certain directions by tying it with string or twine or by simply moving some parts of the plant around. For example, I had a long stem trailing over the side of the pot and had several small leaves on it.

Should I put a pole in my Monstera?

Moss poles are not absolutely necessary for houseplants, and many climbing plants will do well without them. However, providing climbing plants with a support such as a moss pole will result in larger, stronger leaves and more vigorous growth that likely won't be achieved otherwise.

Why is my Monstera falling over?

Monstera leaves drooping is most commonly due to lack of water. They like their soil to always be slightly damp. Other causes include overwatering, low light, fertilizer problems, pests, or transplant stress.

Do Monstera plants climb?

Monstera plants are epiphytic vines, which means they're climbers rather than trailers. Instead of a hanging basket, monstera should be planted in a container with a moss-filled pole, a piece of wood, or another form of trellis to climb with their stems, which can grow up to six feet or longer.

How do you know if your Monstera is happy?

Your Monstera's Leaves are Brown, Yellow, or Dead

Leaf discoloration on your Monstera can be cause for alarm. A healthy, happy Monstera has deep green, waxy leaves (though younger plants or new leaves may be lighter green).

How do you stop Monstera from sagging?

Your Monstera prefers soil that is consistently moist. Be sure you're not over or underwatering your plant. Keep a consistent watering schedule–water when the top 2”-3” of the soil are dry. If you accidentally let your Monstera's soil dry out completely, you may see leaves go limp, droop, and possibly start to brown.

Why is my Monstera plant growing sideways?

This is why I always recommend popping a moss stick in with your monstera when it's maturing. This will give it stability, something to anchor to. Without this there is a chance your plant will start growing sideways along the floor with it's aerial roots trying to find something to climb up.

How do you tame a monstera plant?

An ideal way to train monstera as a house plant is to give it a moss totem on which to climb. These can be purchased at garden centers, or you can make one using inch-mesh chicken wire, rolled to form a tube 36 or 48 inches long and about 4 inches in diameter. Stuff it with moistened long-strand sphagnum moss.

How do you make a mini Monstera climb?

Mini monsteras like to climb, so make sure to include a moss pole or trellis in or near their pot so the aerial roots have something to grab onto. You can purchase a short moss pole or a tall moss pole or even make your own.

Why do Monstera plants cry?

Guttation, which is sometimes referred to as “sweating,” “weeping,” or “crying,” is a completely natural process where liquid droplets form on the tips or surface of perfectly healthy leaves. While the droplets look like water, it is actually a combination of excess water and minerals called xylem sap.

Should I let my Monstera dry out between waterings?

3. Your Monstera Is Taking Too Long To Dry Out. Although you shouldn't water your plants on a schedule, I find that a Monstera that needs to be watered every 5-10 days is usually a happy plant. If the soil is still wet after two weeks, think about whether there is a problem that is causing the soil to stay wet.

Can you put Monstera aerial roots in soil?

I redirect Monstera aerial roots in soil: This way, they will help absorb nutrients and water, just as they do in the wild. But it is not necessary since your plant's stem is still intact. Tie them to the stem: With the help of twist ties or gardening tape, you can tie the aerial roots to the stem or moss pole.

Do Monsteras need a lot of light?

Monsteras need bright light but do not tolerate direct sunlight. They can survive in low light, but their growth will be inhibited.

Why is my Monstera leaves not splitting?

The older the plant is, the faster it will grow fenestrated leaves. If a mature Monstera is not splitting, it is a sign that the plant is not receiving the same level of care that it would in its natural habitat. Not providing enough light, bad soil drainage, and poor nutrition can result in Monstera not splitting.

How big do Monsteras get?

Given the right conditions and support, Monstera deliciosa are long-lived plants that can grow 10 to 15 feet tall indoors and stretch 8 feet wide, with leaves that measure 18 inches across or more.

Should I cut small leaves off Monstera?

Pruning removes leaves that are no longer benefiting the plant but are still using the plant's resources. This frees up energy to support the healthy leaves and new growth! Pruning can also help you control a plant's size and shape. So make sure to prune your monstera!

Why is my Monstera leaf pointing up?

Because one of the most common problems that cause your Monstera's leaves to curl up is underwatering. When Monstera is underwater, it activates its natural ability to preserve water loss. Monstera leaves curl up to reduce the surface area to avoid releasing too much water moisture into the air by transpiration.

Do Monsteras like small pots?

Monstera love to be cramped in their pots. They will grow huge regardless of their pot size. If you pot your monstera into a huge pot it not grow any faster or larger, most likely it will get root rot from all the excess wet soil, or it will direct more energy to root growth instead of growing any leaves.

Where should I put Monstera in my house?

Place your Monstera where it can receive medium to bright indirect light. While it is tolerant of lower light conditions, you may notice leggy growth as a result, so a spot where it will receive bright indirect light a few feet removed from a southern, western, or eastern facing window is ideal.