Repotting Cheese Plants How And When To Repot Monstera

Go up in container size until you reach the largest pot you wish to use. Thereafter, the plant needs a fresh top-dress of rich soil annually but will be content for several years at a time even if it is root-bound. Early spring before new leaves occur is when to repot Monstera for the best results.

When should I repot my Monstera plant?
How do you repot Monstera?
Should I water my Monstera after repotting?
Do Monstera like to be root bound?
Why is my plant dying after repotting?
What do Monstera aerial roots look like?
How often should I water Monstera deliciosa?
Do I have to water after repotting?
How do you know if your Monstera is happy?
What do you do with Monstera air roots?

When should I repot my Monstera plant?

Repot your monstera at any time of year using all-purpose potting soil. Since these plants prefer to be pot-bound, it's a good idea to repot only every two to three years. Once your monstera is in a container with a diameter of eight inches or larger, top-dress with fresh potting soil rather than repotting.

How do you repot Monstera?

How to Repot a Monstera

Step 1: Choose the best time. Early spring is the best time to repot. ...
Step 2: Pick your new pot. ...
Step 3: Choose your soil and prep your pot. ...
Step 4: Remove the monstera from its old pot (you might need help). ...
Step 5: Put the plant in the new pot. ...
Step 6: Water well.

Should I water my Monstera after repotting?

Post Potting Monstera Plant Care

Water the pot deeply right after potting. Wait a week or two and then resume a monthly feeding with liquid fertilizer during watering. Swiss cheese plant may simply get too big for its britches.

Do Monstera like to be root bound?

No, the Monstera Adansonii does not like to be root bound. Without the ability to get the water and nutrients into the soil that it needs, this plant won't grow to its full potential. Young plants should be repotted once a year, and as it gets older, it can be repotted every two years.

Why is my plant dying after repotting?

When a plant suffers from wilted leaves after repotting, along with a host of other symptoms, it's usually caused by the way it was treated during the transplant process. One of the worst culprits is repotting the plant at the wrong time.

What do Monstera aerial roots look like?

When they first begin to form, the young aerial roots may look like small knobs or growths on the sides of your Monsteras stems. Given time, they will get much longer. Some Monstera lovers have reported growing indoor aerial roots that were over three feet long.

How often should I water Monstera deliciosa?

Water Monstera moderately and evenly, about once a week. Wait until the soil is fairly dry before watering again. Keep in a fairly humid environment. To curb excessive growth, avoid re-potting too often and prune regularly by pinching off new growth.

Do I have to water after repotting?

Plants may appear wilted and thirsty, but take care to refrain from watering until about a week after re-potting to ensure that any roots damaged during re-potting have healed. During the recovery period, place plants in a cooler, shadier spot. Most potting soil contains fertilizer.

How do you know if your Monstera is happy?

Signs Your Monstera Needs More Light

Sign #1: Your monstera may need more light if the leaves won't split. ...
Sign #2: If the monstera soil takes forever to dry out it may need more light. ...
Sign #3: Give your monstera more light if you see leaf discoloration. ...
Sign #4: If your monstera is growing slowly it may need more light.

What do you do with Monstera air roots?

Monstera deliciosa is a climber in its natural habitat, using its aerial roots to cling to large trees, so you should provide it with moss-covered support sticks or a trellis. If its aerial roots get unruly you can trim them, but it's best to just tuck them back into the pot.