Unpopular opinion, but I find unsplit monstera leaves quite pretty. They look very delicate, yet can withstand a lot of environmental changes without the plant altogether giving up (like super low light).
The only leaves that are still intact, are the ones that came like this when I bought the plant at the store (Ikea). Right now it grew so many other leaves all with fenestrations, it looks so beautiful. Im so happy about it al Hamdoulillah 🥰
I got a monstera in a north facing window and that plant is growing like a weed. 4 new leaves coming out at once with all splits in them. Just put it anywhere with medium to bright indirect light with high humidity 60 to 80% is what they like and mist them they love it. I mist mine everyday and it looks amazing.
So the area Iive in India, people are just getting familiar with monstera deliciousa. So a lot of local nursery are bringing these plants but 99% nursery brings rapidophora instead of monstera. So FINALLY few months I bought a monstera deliciousa,after 1 month it gave me one leaf with fenestration 😍 and then my dog ate the leaf 😶 Btw my dog is fine ❤️
In my 20 years growing these, light is not a huge factor compared to root size, some exceptions being cuttings that have been propagated after a new mature leaf has already been programmed into the node. Remember this: A plants leaves are designed to direct water and harvest energy. So think, what is the plant trying to do? Fenestrated leaves are typically presumed to be an evolutionary trait or adaption that is a) letting water through as well as supplying shade to the base of the plant to larger roots or new stems and; b) multiplying surface area for photosynthesis. If it was not a Deliciosa I’d say (b) was equally important but they grow well in very low light conditions as well as full sun here in Australia. From what I can tell, once a monsteras roots have identified the extent of its pot it will then start to put out aerial roots, usually at the 2nd, 3rd or 4th node above the media. Once the first aerial root has grown enough to touch the media the node above and it’s leaf SHOULD begin to fenestrate. If it doesn’t or the next leaf is not fenestrated then you must repot. The reason some people don’t need to repot is because they have plants grown from mature cuttings with more advanced rooting capabilities. A new plant taken from a young cutting will produce finer roots that fill up the pot faster and will thus need a repotting sooner. In other words if your monstera isn’t fenestrating until it’s 8th leaf it usually means you have a younger specimen or have a specimen grown from a smaller cutting. :) One trick you can try is attempting to direct aerial roots down by leaving small containers of water on the surface of the pots media. I use milk bottle caps and small Tupperware :) Good luck! ❤
Hi, thanks for the tips as my plant looks exactly like yours and I was wondering why the leaves didn’t split. How is your plant doing now? I would LOVE to see it after switching to a lighting area. THANKS AGAIN!!
I'm Colombian. Monstera Deliciosa abound in my country. You're correct. I can see by the length of your monstera's petioles, that they are reaching out for light. Other than that, I'd say you're doing well: 1. You've staked it using something at least 3 times thicker than the stem. A moss pole is fine, a cedar plank will also work. 2. You've given ample space for the roots to grow. I don't see much in terms of aerial roots on this video. That is concerning if you wish the leaves to grow. The primary job of the aerial roots is to hug an entire tree trunk before going down into the ground. If you want your monstera to grow large leaves, it needs to feel secure that its stem won't snap. The aerial roots ease the burden. So make sure those roots attach to the pole. Keep at it. If you give this plant more light and pay attention to the health of the aerial roots and make sure they are doing what they're supposed to do, your monstera will reward you with beautiful leaves and fenestrations.
@@HouseplantHacks Happy to hear that. It would be nice to see an update video. Also, bear in mind these plants can grow up to 30 feet tall. I see your video was released over 1 year ago. You might be ready for a "chop and extend " a la @Sydney Plant Guy.
@@Anil18834 You're right I have been putting this job off! The foliage is a little more mature now so a good time to chop and go again. I will do a duel update and chop video when I get a moment in the near future. Thanks for watching.
I’m curious if your leaves ever split? Mine looks like yours and is about the same age and I’m about to give it away. It’s in a huge SE window and has been getting plenty of light. It doesn’t have a plant light but it gets some extra light from others I have.
Thank you for the info!! Have you ever had an infestation of thrip? I thought they were fungus gnats at first until I learned on UA-cam. I then looked a bit closer and they are different and hard to get rid of. They don't need mates to procreate. 😲👿
I have one like this that is in a spare bedroom and it has huge leaves - bigger than a basketball! I ordered a big plant light to put above it that takes big bulbs. They're not fluorescent bulbs but more like a giant house bulbs that are replaceable. The plant loves it. In the tropics it must grow horizontally across the ground because it sends out roots through the stems that want to find soil. (Out to the potting shed) Oh Mr. Mouse? Yes?🧀 Oh thank you!🐀(((((
@@HouseplantHacks it is actively putting out new leaves so fingers are crossed! Also, I bought a grow light because I noticed it wasn't getting enough light last year, but it didn't help at all. It was still putting out "plain" leaves. What are your thoughts on grow lights? Thanks for answering my question 😊
My thoughts exactly! As I am also wondering if I have the Borsigiana and not the Deliciosa. Which I have cared for with my heart these last year, will keep it though.
Your plant is very spindly. Get it out into the garden in the warmer weather and bring it in over winter. Keep it in the shade in the garden and well fed and watered
@@HouseplantHacks Your videos have helped me RELAX while taking care of plants! This stuff is awesome. Shouldn’t be a worry or stressor. You make it pleasant, give lots of succinct info, and your voice is very soothing. So thanks again, you’re killing it at life and I admire you. Hugs from where I am.
@@hanstera_deliciosa Ahh you’ve made my day Hanah! Thank you for such a lovely comment, you are the reason why I make these videos and its so humbling to hear that I have made a difference. I Hope you have a great weekend! ❤️
My monstera put out two leaves recently and I notice they aren’t as tall as the previous leaves, the leafs are getting bigger but not taller, anyone know what could be causing this? Or if I shouldn’t worry about this?
Hey! Yes, Mr Mouse? Would it be alright if I nibbled a little bit on the monstera? Why would you want to do that? Just to see if it tastes good. No Mr. Mouse you'll get in trouble. How do you figure, you guys must have had some because you named it monstera deliciosa - how would you know that if you didn't eat a little bit? Um um. I'm waiting. Um. Take your time.
Unpopular opinion, but I find unsplit monstera leaves quite pretty. They look very delicate, yet can withstand a lot of environmental changes without the plant altogether giving up (like super low light).
I agree they do look pretty and the plant is healthy which is all I’m mainly concerned about but I do like the look of the big split leaves. 😄👍
You can get a pothos or other philo for that. I have a monstera for a reason
The only leaves that are still intact, are the ones that came like this when I bought the plant at the store (Ikea). Right now it grew so many other leaves all with fenestrations, it looks so beautiful. Im so happy about it al Hamdoulillah 🥰
I got a monstera in a north facing window and that plant is growing like a weed. 4 new leaves coming out at once with all splits in them. Just put it anywhere with medium to bright indirect light with high humidity 60 to 80% is what they like and mist them they love it. I mist mine everyday and it looks amazing.
I'm glad its doing so wel!
So the area Iive in India, people are just getting familiar with monstera deliciousa. So a lot of local nursery are bringing these plants but 99% nursery brings rapidophora instead of monstera. So FINALLY few months I bought a monstera deliciousa,after 1 month it gave me one leaf with fenestration 😍 and then my dog ate the leaf 😶
Btw my dog is fine ❤️
Ha! That’s funny! Hopefully your dog won’t get a taste for Monstera leaves! Good luck with your plant. 👍 Andy.
@@HouseplantHacks I'm waiting for a new split so badly 😭
In my 20 years growing these, light is not a huge factor compared to root size, some exceptions being cuttings that have been propagated after a new mature leaf has already been programmed into the node.
Remember this:
A plants leaves are designed to direct water and harvest energy. So think, what is the plant trying to do?
Fenestrated leaves are typically presumed to be an evolutionary trait or adaption that is a) letting water through as well as supplying shade to the base of the plant to larger roots or new stems and; b) multiplying surface area for photosynthesis.
If it was not a Deliciosa I’d say (b) was equally important but they grow well in very low light conditions as well as full sun here in Australia. From what I can tell, once a monsteras roots have identified the extent of its pot it will then start to put out aerial roots, usually at the 2nd, 3rd or 4th node above the media. Once the first aerial root has grown enough to touch the media the node above and it’s leaf SHOULD begin to fenestrate. If it doesn’t or the next leaf is not fenestrated then you must repot. The reason some people don’t need to repot is because they have plants grown from mature cuttings with more advanced rooting capabilities. A new plant taken from a young cutting will produce finer roots that fill up the pot faster and will thus need a repotting sooner.
In other words if your monstera isn’t fenestrating until it’s 8th leaf it usually means you have a younger specimen or have a specimen grown from a smaller cutting. :)
One trick you can try is attempting to direct aerial roots down by leaving small containers of water on the surface of the pots media. I use milk bottle caps and small Tupperware :)
Good luck! ❤
Might I add, don’t repot at any old time if you do not live in warm/tropical regions. Wait until spring, it is definitely worth it.
For a cloudy day, that room sure looks bright to me. Best of luck.
The wonders of a big camera lens! 😄Every time I hit record the clouds would roll in! 😩
Hi, thanks for the tips as my plant looks exactly like yours and I was wondering why the leaves didn’t split. How is your plant doing now? I would LOVE to see it after switching to a lighting area. THANKS AGAIN!!
I'm Colombian. Monstera Deliciosa abound in my country.
You're correct. I can see by the length of your monstera's petioles, that they are reaching out for light.
Other than that, I'd say you're doing well:
1. You've staked it using something at least 3 times thicker than the stem. A moss pole is fine, a cedar plank will also work.
2. You've given ample space for the roots to grow.
I don't see much in terms of aerial roots on this video. That is concerning if you wish the leaves to grow.
The primary job of the aerial roots is to hug an entire tree trunk before going down into the ground.
If you want your monstera to grow large leaves, it needs to feel secure that its stem won't snap. The aerial roots ease the burden. So make sure those roots attach to the pole.
Keep at it. If you give this plant more light and pay attention to the health of the aerial roots and make sure they are doing what they're supposed to do, your monstera will reward you with beautiful leaves and fenestrations.
Thanks for the tips! It's doing much better now in the brighter location.
@@HouseplantHacks Happy to hear that. It would be nice to see an update video. Also, bear in mind these plants can grow up to 30 feet tall. I see your video was released over 1 year ago. You might be ready for a "chop and extend " a la @Sydney Plant Guy.
@@Anil18834 You're right I have been putting this job off! The foliage is a little more mature now so a good time to chop and go again. I will do a duel update and chop video when I get a moment in the near future. Thanks for watching.
Mine has grown a lot this winter, just no splits. Hopefully that will change when I put it back on the patio this spring.
I have moved mine since this video into more sun and the last two leaves are now staring to see splits, not full leaf but its progress!
I’m curious if your leaves ever split? Mine looks like yours and is about the same age and I’m about to give it away. It’s in a huge SE window and has been getting plenty of light. It doesn’t have a plant light but it gets some extra light from others I have.
It’s root size
Thank you for the info!! Have you ever had an infestation of thrip? I thought they were fungus gnats at first until I learned on UA-cam. I then looked a bit closer and they are different and hard to get rid of. They don't need mates to procreate. 😲👿
Hi can you tell me why my plants have gone a light brown like a spotted around please
Will full spectrum lights promote leaf splits?
If they were close enough I would imagine so yes, worth a go for sure.
I have one like this that is in a spare bedroom and it has huge leaves - bigger than a basketball! I ordered a big plant light to put above it that takes big bulbs. They're not fluorescent bulbs but more like a giant house bulbs that are replaceable. The plant loves it. In the tropics it must grow horizontally across the ground because it sends out roots through the stems that want to find soil. (Out to the potting shed)
Oh Mr. Mouse? Yes?🧀 Oh thank you!🐀(((((
Good idea, I will have a think about where I could put a light for it.
I've had the same lighting problem. I moved it to a better spot in my house, how long will it take before I see some difference in the leaves?
It will take some time, mine took a few months but I guess it depends on the light levels and whether it is actively growing or not.
@@HouseplantHacks it is actively putting out new leaves so fingers are crossed! Also, I bought a grow light because I noticed it wasn't getting enough light last year, but it didn't help at all. It was still putting out "plain" leaves. What are your thoughts on grow lights?
Thanks for answering my question 😊
are grow lights ok??
I'm not sure if whay you habe there is monstera deliciosa. The petioles are too far apart. It looks more like a borsigiana
My thoughts exactly! As I am also wondering if I have the Borsigiana and not the Deliciosa. Which I have cared for with my heart these last year, will keep it though.
Hi if you can help, my monstera leaves are tearing and leaves look dull ?
More natural indirect sunlight possibly?
Your plant is very spindly. Get it out into the garden in the warmer weather and bring it in over winter. Keep it in the shade in the garden and well fed and watered
I love mine
I think they young that's why that what happened to minds then they split
You’re really wonderful.
Thank you Hanah! ❤️
@@HouseplantHacks Your videos have helped me RELAX while taking care of plants! This stuff is awesome. Shouldn’t be a worry or stressor. You make it pleasant, give lots of succinct info, and your voice is very soothing. So thanks again, you’re killing it at life and I admire you. Hugs from where I am.
@@hanstera_deliciosa Ahh you’ve made my day Hanah! Thank you for such a lovely comment, you are the reason why I make these videos and its so humbling to hear that I have made a difference. I Hope you have a great weekend! ❤️
is not a delicoisa its actually a borsigiana which is why its not as large as you want they are two different plants
Because this Monstera is “Borsigiana” and will never has a big huge leaves. Only “Deliciosa” is the big form.
We're talking about leaf fenstration here not leaf size, but thanks for your comment.
My monstera put out two leaves recently and I notice they aren’t as tall as the previous leaves, the leafs are getting bigger but not taller, anyone know what could be causing this? Or if I shouldn’t worry about this?
Nah they will get taller with time and even if they dont, its oki! xx
As Jessica says it's just nature, I woldn't worry too much.
Hey! Yes, Mr Mouse? Would it be alright if I nibbled a little bit on the monstera? Why would you want to do that? Just to see if it tastes good. No Mr. Mouse you'll get in trouble. How do you figure, you guys must have had some because you named it monstera deliciosa - how would you know that if you didn't eat a little bit? Um um. I'm waiting. Um. Take your time.
I'm still waiting.
It’s because the fruit it produces tastes good …