How do I get more fenestrations in Monstera?

When Monsteras reach a span of about three feet, fenestration begins, meaning they start to grow new leaves with holes. We have found that if you trim off the older, smaller leaves which are come from the base, this will encourage the plant to produce larger leaves, and facilitate fenestration. Try it out!

Why doesn't my Monstera have fenestration?

If the leaves of your Monstera aren't splitting, it usually comes down to two factors: the age of the plant and the volume of available sunlight. A Monstera that is too young won't fenestrate until it is about three years old. A lack of sunlight can also prevent Monsteras from producing fenestrations.

How do I make Monstera more holey?

To get more holes just let it grow, let it grow, let it grow while provided a lot of diffused sunlight. Age of the plant will in itself produce fenestrated leaves. Juvenile monster plants have heart shaped leaves similar to other aroids and often can be mistaken for a different aroid plant.

How do you get fenestration in Monstera Adansonii?

I fertilise with a gentle seaweed fertiliser, but any house plant fertiliser will do just fine. Take care of your Monstera adansonii well (or even just do the bare minimum to keep it alive) and it should produce some fenestrations.

How do you encourage nodes in Monstera?

If you want to encourage new growth from a specific area, you would prune above the node (that is, leaving the node on the part of the stem that's still attached to the plant). If you want to propagate the stem you're cutting off, you would cut below the node (taking the node with the cutting).

3 simple steps to get more Monstera fenestrations

Why does my Monstera not have any nodes?

Nodes form on the vine of your monstera. In fact, a young monstera might not have any nodes yet because it hasn't grown enough. If your monstera looks like leaves growing straight out of the soil, it might not be mature enough to propagate with cuttings yet.

How do you encourage nodes to grow?

Why is my Monstera not splitting?

While monsteras can definitely get by in lower light, they won't grow much or develop many splits (or multiple rows of splits) without lots of bright, indirect sunlight. Even if you're doing everything else right, your monstera leaves may not split without the right light.

How do you encourage Monstera leaves to split?

Light. Providing indirect or filtered bright light is vital for not only the health of the plant but for it to grow split leaves. The leaves won't develop those desirable splits without adequate light, and the Monstera can experience poor growth.

Why arent my Monstera leaves splitting?

If you've had your monstera for some time and it is still not growing split leaves, it may not be receiving enough light. Monsteras need a consistent amount of bright, indirect light in order to grow split leaves as they mature.

How do you make a Monstera bushier?

Step 4: Plant three or four of the stem segments in the same pot. This will create a bushy, full look in the new container. You can also propagate the stem segments in water for a few weeks before planting. New growth will emerge from the point where the leaf and stem meet.

Why doesn't my Monstera have aerial roots?

Why doesn't my Monstera have aerial roots? In most cases, your Monstera delciosa probably is still too young. As your plant grows and ages, the aerial roots will appear. If you still have a juvenile plant, like the one below, it will probably be a little while before aerial roots start to appear.

How long does it take for Monstera leaves to split?

Monstera leaves will typically split between 2 and 3 years of age. Young monsteras will have a solid, heart-shaped leaves appearance, so if your monstera has yet to develop the characteristic holes, it is likely that you just need to wait a little longer.

How do I know if my 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 many times does Monstera leaf split?

My Monsteras, which grow in a high light environment, typically get their first leaves with splits after 5-6 smaller leaves form on the same stem. Depending on your growing conditions, the exact number will vary.

How do you grow a baby in Monstera?

Propagating New Monstera Babies

Cut just below a leaf node for a piece 4 to 5 inches long. Then remove the lower leaves to expose at least two to four leaf nodes and root nubs. If rooting in water, that's it. Place the cutting in a vase or jar so the nodes remain submerged.

What fertilizer is good for Monstera?

Do Monsteras like grow lights?

Monstera thrives with 10 to 12 hours of bright, indirect lighting every day. When there is inadequate sunlight during winter or when the room is too dark, you should use grow lights to supply your Monstera plant with light.

How do I make my plant branches stronger?

How do you encourage variegation in Monstera?

You can simply promote more variegation of already variegated plants by positioning your houseplants in a spot with more light. The darker the spot, the more green leave are produced. Near a window or an artificial light source is a good spot for your variegated plant to produce more variegation.

Can a plant grow without a node?

Unfortunately not. You will never be able to grow a Monstera deliciosa from a cutting without a node. Nodes contain the structures needed to create new growth. A Monstera leaf can stay fresh in water for a long time and may even grow roots, but new stem and leaf growth can only come from a node.

Does cutting Monstera promote growth?

Monsteras need to be pruned regularly. Pruning encourages growth and results in an all-around healthier plant. Cuttings taken from the plant properly can also be propagated, giving you a regular supply of new Monsteras. Pruning should be done in early spring before the Monstera enters its growing season.

Do Monstera fenestrations get bigger?

Make Your Monstera Holey

Just...let it grow. Monsteras make fenestrated leaves with age and size. Like other aroids, leaf morphology (shape) changes with the age of the plant. When they are young, Monsteras leaves are similar to other aroids, i.e., like the heart-shaped green leaves of the Philodendron.