Here's Why Your Monstera Is Turning Yellow

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  • @SheffieldMadePlants
    @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

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  • @caratclips
    @caratclips 2 роки тому +66

    I've been keeping and propagating Monsteras as houseplants for the past 36 years. In my experience it's quite normal for the oldest, lowest leaves on the stem to turn yellow and die off. I always snap off a leaf at the stem and discard it when it starts turning yellow. The same thing happens with large Philodendrons. They're incredibly hardy plants providing they're not allowed to dry out completely.

    • @rickey698
      @rickey698 2 роки тому +7

      I recently (2 weeks ago) split my monstera and repot into three separate Pots. I’ve been getting yellow leaves almost weekly😢 using chunky mix and watered a week ago. What could be causing my issue?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +4

      This doesn’t happen to my other larger one though

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +10

      Probably a bit of transplant shock from disturbing the roots. Leave it be and don’t water too much and it should bounce back

    • @jolo2331
      @jolo2331 Рік тому +3

      I have a huge monsterra with such large leaves. But just in the last few weeks , 3 of the bottom smaller leaves have turned yellow. Gradually one by one. The only leaves left are the big leaves? Will they die too😢

    • @west06007
      @west06007 Рік тому +1

      thank u!

  • @richardr5878
    @richardr5878 Рік тому +23

    I used to neglect fertilizer and depended on slow release added to soil. Now that I mix my own soils, I add a weak dose of 9-3-6 or 4-4-3 every water. Makes a significant difference.
    Very thorough guide to analyze problem!

  • @eckehareckbert2731
    @eckehareckbert2731 2 роки тому +5

    When u don't have monstera and still watch this hehe yet still very informative in general, I'm gonna check my aglaonema with 2 leaves yellowing. Thank you

  • @letshaveago2201
    @letshaveago2201 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks Richard, as we grow in the hobby and learn more and more, we can overlook certain things and thats what ive done with my Adansonia root bound! great vid! thanks for keeping me on my toes.

  • @jessicaliltxn3295
    @jessicaliltxn3295 2 роки тому +5

    I'm having the same problem with a new Pothos. I don't see any pests but it may have been over watered. The roots seem good so I gave it some fresh soil and Hopefully that will fix the issue before I lose another leaf. 🤞

    • @miav785
      @miav785 2 роки тому +2

      I have a small leaf on my young monstera turn yellow and it is the only leaf that turned yellow. But it was closer to the window when we got a really cold spell. And I also realized that the tiny leaf was getting too much light.. A simple turning the pots every few days and a pruning of that leaf and the monstera is happy again.

    • @jessicaliltxn3295
      @jessicaliltxn3295 2 роки тому +1

      @@miav785 That could also be my problem but im only losing leaves at the top of the plant not on the vines. I did move it away from a south facing window. I have so many plants and have no issues until this plant and its a pothos. My philodendron brazil was in the same spot and it loved it. I'm so confused at this point. Ive lost 3 leaves and I may lose another one very soon. 🤦‍♀️

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +3

      The roots should tell the story

  • @meganpahl3612
    @meganpahl3612 2 роки тому +4

    Alright sir, I am back with more questions and thank you for all your answers, I have taken you advice and am very happy. This video was an answer to prayer. This is exactly what our previous conversation was on. My monstera is not drinking water AT ALL anymore, has a bit of curling on one or two leaves and is yellowing just around the edges of most leaves. But, the yellowing is not as obvious as yours here. Its more of yellow colored fading (if that makes sense). I know I need to repot because it is massive and still in the 8 inch nursery pot I got it in. I see no pests, it is no loner south facing and is not drinking water. As a result, I only give it sips because I fear root rot. HELP!!!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +4

      How are the roots? Sounds like a repot is required

    • @meganpahl3612
      @meganpahl3612 2 роки тому +3

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I am going to be uprooting this Wednesday to repot and treat with peroxide. I wish I could send you pics somehow. I do not have any social media though.

  • @marciajohnson1825
    @marciajohnson1825 2 роки тому +6

    Great information as always, thank you. I think you should rename yourself 'Plant Physician'. More fitting as our 'go to' point of call for diagnosis and treatment for all that ails our plants!

  • @hokeypokeypots
    @hokeypokeypots 2 роки тому +8

    I have five huge monstera in 18" pots that get some yellowing leaves. They probably need repotting, which I will have to do in the spring.
    I'll probably have to divide them...or just give them bigger pots with more soil. I never expected them to grow so large, but they seem to be happy in my home. Luckily, they're pretty tolerant of conditions that aren't optimal.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      That's true, they're generally pretty unfussy

    • @hokeypokeypots
      @hokeypokeypots 2 роки тому +4

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I find that they can do better on the dry side...even if they get some brown leaves...than to be over-watered. Large, rootbound plants tend to suck up water more quickly, so overwatering isn't much of an issue.
      What's gonna kill me is trying to get them out on the deck in springtime to repot them, since they're really heavy already. 😝

  • @munchkette
    @munchkette 2 місяці тому +1

    I've repotted my monstera in a Lechuza self watering pot. It was root bound in the pot I bought it in so I've repotted in a Classico 21. I just took it out of it's pot and repotted it in pon without removing the existing soil around the roots because apparently you don't need to (but then every video I watch says otherwise). The leaves are wilting, some of the smaller lower leaves have turned yellow. I don't know what I've done wrong 🤔
    I watered it from the top and let the excess drain into the water reservoir underneath. I tried emptying the water reservoir out but then the bigger leaves that were looking OK started wilting as well.
    The Lechuza instructions say to only top water it for 12 weeks, does that mean top water it over the sink so the excess drains out and not into the reservoir? Is the pon pulling water out of the soil left around the roots? Should I remove all the soil around the roots and repot in just pon? I have no idea what's going on! 😨

  • @rosemason4812
    @rosemason4812 Місяць тому +2

    My yellow leave is a young one ,none of the others are affected

  • @Lauraandreinaa_
    @Lauraandreinaa_ Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the great video! I have a question, I have a golden Pothos that is becoming root bound, can I trim the roots when I repot it in order to keep it in the same pot without damaging it or stunting its growth too much?
    Thanks so much in advance 💚🪴

  • @RedeemedbyHisLove
    @RedeemedbyHisLove Рік тому +4

    I’m new to house plants. Never have had a green thumb. Usually overwater. Trying hard to restrain myself. Question: I’ve got one stem growing a few new leaves each with 5-6” roots hanging down. Do you recommend I do anything with it?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      Are they aerial roots? You can leave them be or cut them off or direct them into the soil

  • @ladyd8028
    @ladyd8028 2 роки тому +2

    Glad to know your Monstera D. only needed repotting. 😇

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah that leaf was lost in the end unfortunately

    • @ladyd8028
      @ladyd8028 2 роки тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I generally prune those away, anyway... 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @Omg_imsoawesome
    @Omg_imsoawesome 2 місяці тому +2

    I think I've watered mine too much. Because I don't see pests on mine. 😅

  • @akuloart
    @akuloart Місяць тому +1

    I got my monstera a couple of weeks ago and some small leaves began yellowing

  • @Suussa
    @Suussa Рік тому +2

    I bought my huge monstera 5 months ago, and I'm not sure why the smaller leaves are getting yellow. I didnt fertilize it in the summer, I wonder if I should do it now even tho its november? I got two growing lights in case it wasnt getting enough light, but it didnt prevent leaves getting yellow. Do you recommend giving some fertilizer now? I also got myself a moisture meter. Before watering the soil is really dry everywhere else but small spot in the center of the soil it says 4-5. I give a fair amount of water once a week. Does this mean its too wet even after a week? Might I have a root rot problem instead or is 4-5 dry enough in the middle?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +3

      If most of the soil is dry it should be ok. Might be wise to check out the roots though. If the plant is still growing then continue feeding. It's under a grow light so sounds like it will be

    • @Suussa
      @Suussa Рік тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you a thousand times for your answer, this is really helpful! 🙏

  • @writegirl2937
    @writegirl2937 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Sir Richard!🪴
    Great video!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
    I am watching this keenly but I am not quite there yet. A few months ago, my son left his plants with me when he returned to University. One of them was a Monstera that he was rooting in a jar. During the summer, I put it in a pot but it went downhill pretty fast. I figured it was because I put it in soil that was far too dense. But I was able to save it by cutting off the rotten roots and soaking it in Hydrogen Peroxide. I’ve even took another cut off it. Now, it has rooted very well again in a jar of water and has three leaves and one new leaf starting.🪴
    Question: Do you think I should wait until Springtime to put it back in a pot of well-draining soil? Or should I transfer it to soil now? I have never had a Monstera before so I don’t know much about them.🪴
    Thanks in advance for your great plant care advice! We appreciate you!🪴

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +4

      Hey there. I’d pot it up now and let the roots settle into the soil ready for a strong push of growth in spring

    • @writegirl2937
      @writegirl2937 2 роки тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Oh wow! I didn’t think about that. I’m gonna do that today, then….Thank you!😊🪴🪴🪴

  • @davidhaigler1082
    @davidhaigler1082 5 місяців тому +1

    12:30 I took my cuttings from water to soil. After 3 days my leaves are turning yellow.

  • @SofiaAmelSiyoucefSophie
    @SofiaAmelSiyoucefSophie 8 місяців тому +1

    Oh my God mine has like millions of roots that are out of the pot, so I have to trim them before repoting right ?

  • @karlareyes4688
    @karlareyes4688 2 місяці тому +1

    What if my monstera albo is a cutting with a small root. I got it a few weeks ago. It has 2 whole leaves and 1 with cosmetic damage. The 2 are turning yellow 😢 she's not even potted yet. I got it in moss wrapped in plastic

    • @mnj640
      @mnj640 2 місяці тому

      You probably just answered your own question there

  • @jessieb.4550
    @jessieb.4550 4 місяці тому +1

    with the watering meter, at what level do you water your monstera? i wait until it's at the first red mark

  • @west06007
    @west06007 Рік тому +2

    My newly propogated Monstera (in water) are turning yellow-- it's sitting in a window.. should I move it? No roots have appeared yet. Its been around 2 weeks now that these clippings have been sitting in water. Are they just fading or dying?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      Normally takes longer than 2 weeks for roots to show. The fact it's already turning yellow isn't a good sign. It might be dying

    • @west06007
      @west06007 Рік тому +2

      @@SheffieldMadePlants ok thank you!

  • @evelyndaisy9722
    @evelyndaisy9722 Рік тому +2

    I just bought my first Monstera. I want to remove the soil and use my own fresh soil. Can this be done successfully? I’m always concerned pests may be in the soil
    It comes in.

  • @RNMom424
    @RNMom424 11 місяців тому +1

    My new monstera (w/ fenestrations!!🎉) arrived last week & 2 leaves are already turning yellow, like a halo around them. She's in a 4" pot, about 4'-5' in from a SE facing window, (idk latitude nor longitude, but I guess we're now on the northern edge of semi tropical? North Georgia/Tennessee line) but for the moment, partially behind a large (old fashioned) speaker. Not going to be her permanent home! I've not watered her, moisture meter showed a hair above the red-green edge. Other than better light & checking for bugs, what should I do? Might this be travel shock? The package was delayed a couple of days. All the plants, including cuttings looked perfectly healthy until 2 days ago, potted philos are still healthy looking, philo cuttings in water have yellow leaves & badly wilting. Are they THAT different from Monsteras? Do I need to do something STAT, or wait & watch? Thank you! Have I ever told you I'm jealous of your collection?! 💚

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  11 місяців тому +1

      Might be a bit of shock. I’d hold on and see what happens. Maybe put a grow light on it. It should bounce back but those yellowing leaves will be lost

  • @anitamarskamp
    @anitamarskamp Рік тому +2

    How I love your video's! Learning a lott :)
    MayI ask a question?
    I want to make a green wall in my hallway . Up the stairs the walls are very high so I thought maybe a green wall would make it cosy. Could you make a video perhaps for how to go about with climbing plants . The wall is too high to get to it when using hanging plants. So bottom up :)
    Thanks in advance.

  • @adelaolivero9966
    @adelaolivero9966 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi! I want to know what to do with the yellow leaf once I have taken care of the problem.
    Thank you 🌿☘️🍀

  • @divyashree-ek7vh
    @divyashree-ek7vh 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi…I have a monstera and it has got black spots on the leaves and wanted to know the reason…also should I have to prune those leaves

  • @shyamagardennvlog2190
    @shyamagardennvlog2190 2 роки тому +2

    Nice sharing about monstera plnt 👍👌

  • @koffee3816
    @koffee3816 Рік тому +2

    i just bought a small one at the start of the week, and now its starting to yellow. i don't think its root bound its too small, could be over watering from the store, i'll let it dry out and feed it abit.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      Shame it's yellowing already. I'd have a word with the store

    • @arcticjelsa
      @arcticjelsa Рік тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I got one leaf of Monstera Albo Variegata from other person online on Tuesday and today I noticed some light yellowing on the corner of that one leaf. Am I giving it too much light or water? I watered my monstera albo on tuesday when I got my new leaf. Or can it be that one leaf is stressing about the new place? Please help 😬

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +1

      @@arcticjelsa is it a plant with roots of just a cutting?

  • @mariannepheeb7921
    @mariannepheeb7921 6 місяців тому +1

    Wowzers . Super helpful ! Thank you!

  • @dajanadedic5133
    @dajanadedic5133 2 роки тому +2

    Ohh great vid! Could you do a similar one for pothos? Both mine get yellow leaves all the time and not sure why :(

  • @pgakt
    @pgakt 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video, thank you!

  • @JessicaStrand-x7f
    @JessicaStrand-x7f Рік тому +3

    I have monstera uts leaves are yellowing amd few have black spots iv re potted no signs of root rot no bugs I just don't understand any ideas anyone it's breaking. My heart my other plans are fine so I don't understand

  • @mamabearstrong
    @mamabearstrong Рік тому +2

    Hello!! Is it normal for stems to yellow after pruning? I also didn't cut off any new growth. 😊

  • @Franni26Channel
    @Franni26Channel Рік тому +3

    Thanks you, good sharing...👍🙏

  • @pallavideore-t7s
    @pallavideore-t7s Рік тому +2

    The newest three leaves on my monstera deliciosa have come out burnt. I could see the browning even before they were completely unfurled. The older leaves are healthy and green. What could be the issue? Please help.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +1

      Hard to say. Maybe a watering issue?

    • @liv949
      @liv949 Рік тому +2

      I’ve had the same issue before. Either it doesn’t get enough sun or the soil is too wet or both.

  • @ThriveGarden
    @ThriveGarden 8 місяців тому +1

    Impressive!

  • @Tree-thingz
    @Tree-thingz 2 роки тому +2

    Can the soil pH affect the foliage? The older leaves are turning pale under adequate light.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +3

      Not sure about ph. I didn’t think monsteras were fussy in that regards

  • @crystalthompson9996
    @crystalthompson9996 Рік тому +2

    What type of soil is recommended for the monstera?

  • @meganpahl3612
    @meganpahl3612 Рік тому +2

    I have a couple very small new leaves on my freshly potted monstera. But there are two small ferlings that have yet to open but have some chunks missing(think they just grew that way) but the edges of the chunks are black or the tips. What is this?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +1

      Not sure what ferlings is?

    • @meganpahl3612
      @meganpahl3612 Рік тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants the unopened leaf

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      @@meganpahl3612 that might be a lack of humidity. Dry spritzing the leaves that don’t want to open

  • @a.edgington4361
    @a.edgington4361 Рік тому +2

    Can you tie a monstara plant to a thick tree branch for support
    A

  • @robertfreeman5354
    @robertfreeman5354 3 місяці тому +1

    great info, thanks!

  • @nalatise
    @nalatise 7 місяців тому +1

    What about if it’s been propagating in water?

  • @Lauranayaa
    @Lauranayaa Рік тому +2

    What if a Monstera is kept hydroponic and one leaf is starting to yellow? Mine doesn’t have pests, not root bound, what do I do????? 😢

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +1

      Are you giving it hydroponic feed?

    • @Lauranayaa
      @Lauranayaa Рік тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants not yet because it started as a cutting and I feel it’s too early to start, it’s been a bit over 2 months now. The cutting came with one original leaf and has had growth since then but the original leaf is turning yellow around the edges.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +1

      @@Lauranayaa oh right the original leaf normally dies off

    • @Lauranayaa
      @Lauranayaa Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh thank you!! I was freaking out 😅 I’m new to this and tend to kill any plants I come in contact with. Thank you so much. 😁

  • @pgmetcalf
    @pgmetcalf 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have any aspidistras? Mine has quite of leaf damage and die-back, is this normal? They're supposed to be really easy to care for

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      Not had the pleasure yet unfortunately

    • @pgmetcalf
      @pgmetcalf 2 роки тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I'm pretty sure it was overwatering that caused the problem. I'm trying to propagate a couple of leaves, it never drops below 19 or 20 degrees in my flat, so I've placed them in a sunny position due to the short days. I'll probably thin-out and repot the remainder

  • @keigah8994
    @keigah8994 2 роки тому +1

    Hi i have a problem with my maranta fascinator she gots yellow spots on the leaves and I don't know why, if you have any idea what could cause that please answer me otherwise have a great day :)

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +3

      Do the same process as in the video to rule things out one at a time

  • @brendarice5357
    @brendarice5357 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, First of all, I love watching your videos! I always learn from each one. I am trying to order the grow lights and the “Sheffield15” discount isn’t working. Do you know why?
    Thank you again for all of your wonderful videos!! 😊
    Brenda

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Looks like the link is broken. I’ve contacted them

  • @dramaqueensmum3802
    @dramaqueensmum3802 2 роки тому +1

    What about if my Monstera is turning brown? Most of my Monstera leaves are brown & it's making me really sad.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      It’ll be the same reasons in the video. I’d check them off to isolate the problem. How often do you fertilise?

    • @dramaqueensmum3802
      @dramaqueensmum3802 2 роки тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I haven't fertilized it yet. I've had it for 2 months.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

      @@dramaqueensmum3802 it’s not that then. The roots should tell you

    • @dramaqueensmum3802
      @dramaqueensmum3802 2 роки тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I did find a bug & some black things that might have been bugs or dirt.

  • @zap4980
    @zap4980 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing 🪴

  • @xoxocutiepiexoxo5122
    @xoxocutiepiexoxo5122 Рік тому +1

    How much exactly monstera needs water ?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      When the soil is dry and then water thoroughly to get everything wet

  • @tyragarrett8506
    @tyragarrett8506 10 місяців тому +2

    I think my yellowing problem is from over fertilizing my monstera.

  • @glendaosborne
    @glendaosborne Рік тому +1

    how do i take care of amoney plant

  • @Hanna.Vergara
    @Hanna.Vergara Рік тому +1

    My monstera was getting yellow now is sagging and shriveling im so sad dont know what to do anymore

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      How’s the roots?

    • @Hanna.Vergara
      @Hanna.Vergara Рік тому +2

      @@SheffieldMadePlants They have plenty of room a pt them in a big pot the end of summer tbe have been in the same place always
      They were doing right till 2 weeks ago
      Not sure if it could be the heating? They have always been in the se terracotta pot
      I waer once a week and do some mist on them from. Time to time

    • @Hanna.Vergara
      @Hanna.Vergara Рік тому +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants but i will check tomorrow and let you know
      I really appreciate you reacting Thank you!

    • @Hanna.Vergara
      @Hanna.Vergara Рік тому +3

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Hi, wanted to let you know my Monstera is doing better
      Changed her place, she was on the window and i think the heater was not of her liking
      Now she sits on a table and has perked up quite a bit 😊

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Рік тому +2

      @@Hanna.Vergara that's great!

  • @racqcb5200
    @racqcb5200 10 місяців тому

    I just ported mine and in month the leafs have gone yellow?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  10 місяців тому

      Could be lots of things. Too big a pot, pests, disease, too much sun... Hard to say without seeing it

  • @DianaMartinez-yg6th
    @DianaMartinez-yg6th Рік тому +1

    Sorry, look under the leaf to find what? I couldn't understand the word. I am Hispanic so that may be the problem.

  • @brianmackenzie9745
    @brianmackenzie9745 5 місяців тому +2

    Cool that helped zero % hahaha

    • @pgakt
      @pgakt 4 місяці тому

      But he went over loads of problems?

  • @SheffieldMadePlants
    @SheffieldMadePlants  2 роки тому +1

    9 tips for a big bushy Monstera 👉 ua-cam.com/video/2_N0LXJo9Zc/v-deo.html

  • @ambibambi6479
    @ambibambi6479 2 роки тому +1

    This happening to me right now…I had lots of little black wormy bugs - I think they might be fruit fly babies. I thought it wasn’t getting enough sun so I didn’t notice the pests at first! I hope it survives I’ve had it for years 🫢

  • @meganpahl3612
    @meganpahl3612 Рік тому +1

    Hey buddy, it has been a while!! I am in desperate need of your help but photos are the best description. What is your email? I FINALLY got that mature monstera I have always wanted but it has a problem I cannot figure out how to fix. Please send me your email so I can show you. I REALLY need your advice here.