How to grow Monstera deliciosa, how to cultivate Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa is a perennial woody vine climbing evergreen shrub. It is named because its leaves are shaped like the back of a thousand-year-old turtle. The leaves of Monstera deliciosa are graceful and strange in shape, and look very shiny from a distance. Monstera deliciosa is very popular and many families breed it. So how to raise Monstera deliciosa? Let’s talk about how to cultivate Monstera deliciosa. Monstera deliciosa cultivation method

1. Pot soil

Monstera deliciosa does not have too strict soil requirements. When choosing Monstera deliciosa, humus soil is usually used. Mix 3 parts of compost, 3 parts of compost soil and 4 parts of sand river to prepare culture soil. You can also mix 2 parts of cooked loess, 1 part of honeycomb charcoal ash, and 1 part of chicken manure to make culture soil.

2. Repot

Monstera grows rapidly, so it needs to be repotted once a year to provide sufficient space for the plant to grow. Repotting takes place between March and April every year. When changing pots, remove some of the old soil and dead roots and replace them with a larger pot. Put some hoof pieces, broken bones, etc. on the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer, and fill it with culture soil prepared by mixing 1/3 of leaf rot soil, vegetable garden soil, and sand soil.

3. Light

Monstera prefers astigmatism, that is, it cannot have strong direct sunlight. If the sunlight is too strong, it will burn the leaves. Pay attention to shade in summer, especially for sowing seedlings and fresh cuttings into living seedlings. In winter, it can be placed indoors in a sunny place.

4. Temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for Monstera deliciosa is 20-25℃. In winter, the minimum temperature cannot be lower than 5℃. Otherwise, the leaves will turn yellow if the temperature is too high, and if the indoor temperature is too low, it must be moved to a place with good room temperature conditions.

5. Watering

Monstera needs sufficient water during its growth period. In summer, it can be watered once in the morning and evening. When the weather is dry, you need to spray water on the leaves or around them to keep the air moist. In winter, you can water it every 3-4 days and spray water on the leaves every 7-10 days. In other seasons, watering can be done once a day.

6. Fertilization

Monstera is a foliage plant that is relatively resistant to fertilizer. During the growth period, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied 1 to 2 times a month. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer liquid contaminate the leaves. The roots of Monstera deliciosa are relatively tender, so avoid applying raw fertilizers and concentrated fertilizers to avoid burning the roots.

7. Pruning

Monstera deliciosa is a large foliage plant, especially when the adult plant is divided, it must be set up and tied to avoid lodging and deformation. . The bracket is to be removed after finalization. At the same time, if the stem nodes and leaves grow too densely and the branches and vines grow too long after shaping, pay attention to pruning the entire plant to achieve a natural and beautiful appearance.

8. Pests and diseases

Monstera is very susceptible to scale insect damage. The stems and leaves are most vulnerable to scale insect attacks. You can use an old toothbrush to clean them. Spray with 40{bf} of omethoate 1000 times solution. Common diseases of Monstera include leaf spot, gray spot and stem blight, so attention should be paid to timely prevention and control.

Conclusion: The above is the method of breeding Monstera deliciosa. When everyone is cultivating Monstera deliciosa, if you master these methods, you will be able to solve them well when you encounter problems. I hope flower lovers can grow healthy and beautiful Monstera deliciosa.