Monstera is a very peculiar plant, because the leaves are shaped like a turtle's back, so it means longevity, auspiciousness and health. In addition, the leaves are fat and large, which can absorb formaldehyde and other harmful gases in the room, and release fresh oxygen through photosynthesis, which is more conducive to the health of the family.
In addition, the turtle back bamboo skin is really easy to raise, even if it is a novice in raising flowers, it is difficult to raise it to death. But it is not so simple to raise a good monstera, so that its branches and leaves are more vigorous and grow into a dense small forest. Because if the monstera lacks fertilizer, it will grow very slowly, and it will have yellow leaves or even no back.
Monstera loves this kind of "fat" the most, and it is "fed" once in spring, and the branches and leaves are more vigorous, and it grows into a dense small forest.
1. Watering is not right for love yellow leaves
Monstera prefers slightly acidic soil, and in such soil, its roots will grow fat and strong, which can also make the monstera branches flourish. If alkaline water is used for long-term watering, the soil of the monstera will be compacted and impermeable.
In this environment, the roots of the monstera will stop growing, and the roots will not absorb water after watering, and the water is not easy to lose after watering, and it is easy to rot the roots. Moreover, long-term use of alkaline water watering will also make the monstera appear yellow leaves, dull leaves, slow growth, etc.
In addition, in spring, summer and autumn, the monstera grows faster and requires more water, so it is necessary to keep the soil in a dry and wet state. In winter, the temperature is low and the growth is slow, so the watering should be less to prevent root rot at low temperatures.
2. Likes the sun and is afraid of exposure
Monstera is a plant that loves sunlight, especially warm sunlight. In the warm sun, its leaves grow quickly, fat and thick and shiny, and there are many organic acids in the leaves, and the effect of absorbing formaldehyde and harmful gases is also very strong.
However, the monstera is afraid of strong sunlight, and once the sun is stronger, the edges of its leaves will turn yellow and dry.
Therefore, when raising monstera, when the sun is warm, you can bask in the sun to your heart's content, so that it can absorb more harmful gases through photosynthesis, and then release fresh oxygen.
When the sun is strong, you need shade or a place where the sun scatters light indoors, such as the living room or bedroom, do not expose it to the sun, otherwise the sunburned leaves are difficult to recover and can only be cut off.
3. Monstera loves this kind of "fat"
If you want to make the branches of Monstera flourish, it does not play much role by watering and basking in the sun, and it needs to be solved by fertilization.
Because these fertilizers are slightly acidic, they can make the soil of Monstera loose and breathable, make the roots of Monstera grow fatter, and also provide nutrients for the growth of Monstera, so that the branches and leaves of Monstera are more vigorous and grow into a dense small forest.
How to use this favorite "fertilizer" of monstera?
Bottom fertilizer: If you want to raise a good monstera, you also need to turn the pot every 1 year, one is to make the soil loose and breathable, and the other is to increase some fertility. When repotting and changing the soil, it is recommended to do it in spring, because spring is the season when everything sprouts, and you can serve the pot quickly after turning the pot.
When turning the pot and changing the soil, it is recommended to add some organic fertilizer to the monstera, that is, these organic fertilizers, which account for about 1/10 of the soil, and mix evenly with the soil before use.
Fertilization: fermented sheep manure, or fermented sesame cake fertilizer, can also be fertilized after soaking in water. It's just that when it is used, it must be fermented to prevent the use of raw fertilizer from causing fertilizer damage and burning roots.
There is also the use of organic fertilizer for monstera, which is also recommended to be used during the vigorous growth period, that is, when the temperature is between 15 and 35 degrees, and it is potted after turning the pot and changing the soil. Fertilization needs to be stopped in winter or in summer when the temperature is too high and the growth is slow.
Conclusion: Monstera loves this kind of "fertilizer", feed once in spring, the branches and leaves are more vigorous, and grow into a lush small forest, this fertilizer is also organic fertilizer, with a mild character, which is very suitable for the growth of Monstera. How do you raise your monstera? Welcome flower friends to leave a message to discuss and speak freely!
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