Leaves are droopy. Leaves are turning brown. I know there's some sunburn, but that's my fault because I put it on the front porch in a fit of rage after trying less light. I reported it in a mix of soil, orchid bark, and perlite. I let it dry out, then drowned it. There are drainage holes, so it's not sitting in soil soup. I fertilized. There also appears to be a new leaf working it's way out (maybe? I just saw it in this picture). I'm out of ideas, and I know you know way more than I do. Please please PLEASE help me out, this is taking up way too much brain space.
by Twerp_a_lerp
4 Comments
Pot is too big for that size plant
Monsteras prefer to be a bit “snug”. More roots than soil equals time for repot. That size plant would be happier in a 5-6” pot. Check roots always, if there is any doubt.
Looks like there’s maybe 2 or so plants squished together. Try separating them and downsizing your pot!
It’s suffocating. When you water, it’s drying out around the roots but the rest is likely staying wet. And to answer your reply to another comment, yes it’s perfectly fine to downsize now. I’ve upsized plants too quickly and realized they started to decline, and then downsized the pot and watched them perk back up.
A clear nursery pot 2-3” bigger than the rootball will do it well 😊