I have a large, outdoor Monstera plant, about 50-60 yrs old. Leaves are 32"across & 42" long. The hard, heavy, woody stem(?) measures 15" around. It was perfectly positioned in my yard until a yardman cut the aerial roots anchoring it, about 5 yrs ago. Then, the plant started to grow out of control. When I realized what was happening, I tried to keep it in place with a large, heavy rock. I couldn't believe how heavy the stem(?) or base was. The leaves have now moved about 5-6 ft, blocking my sidewalk. Question: How can I cut- back the Un-wanted growth & reposition my beautiful, plant to its original position? Do I saw it off, & hope the leaves will re-grow there? What Can I do to replant the cut off part? Thank you so much for this website!
I'm sure this must be a beautiful specimen.
It sounds like the plant is unstable in the ground. I believe you will need to do some pruning and offer the large plant some support.
I would suggest you inquire with a local qualified arborist or plant specialist.
You County Extension Office may be able to refer you to someone in your area that can help with such a plant.
I have listed a link to help you locate your nearest office and some other articles that may help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/moss-pole-plant-support.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
hi I have two variegated monsteras I have from cuttings the one is doing fine and as the other is growing a new leaf it starts to turn brown around the edges and creeps up the leaf and I have to keep cutting the leaves off not sure why, the first pic is a few weeks ago when it started and the other is a new photo and it's just started happening on a new leaf again now
This could be a bacterial or fungal leaf spot disease.
Decrease the watering and make sure you have some air circulation around the plants.
Use sterile tools to make sure you are not transferring the disease.
Destroy all diseased plant material.
You can spray with a fungicide.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm
Hey there!! I’ve had this monstera for approx 6 weeks, and it was doing well until I noticed the tips of some of the established leaves turning brown at the end. Then over time I noticed others had brown crunchy spots in the middle, until finally I noticed that even leaves that had not unfurled yet had started to turn brown and yellow as well. I let the soil dry before watering, and mist on occasion. The plant is in a south facing window with the blinds slightly drawn to prevent sunburn, which I thought was causing the issue but now I’m not so sure. Any advice is welcome, thank you all!
This is, likely, a fungal infection. This can happen just because the soil was infected upon purchase, or it may have sit in a moist environment for too long before planting. Sometimes just one time being watered too much is all it takes.
This can be cured with wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime since it is not too far advanced. They will also appreciate as much sun as you can give them. It will likely want even more than a modern filtered window will have to offer in direct light. You will be safe to open them up to let more light in.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
I put Delia in my shower room after showering last night as I believe it likes humidity. Woke up to put it back in its place to find half the leaf missing! Asking how to avoid this happening again
That's a big chunk missing, I think too much to suspect an insect pest like a caterpillar, and not characteristic of snail or slug. Do you you think that Delia could have had a hungry rodent visit her in the shower last night? Either that, or a torn leaf from a pet, or damage during the moving of the pot. Not sure.
hi i have a very big monstera and i need to cut the trunk of it because it got to big i can not find the right tool to cut though this because it is to fibres . please tell what tool i need to ues so i can cut the trunk of monstera Deliciosa please help . from Cathy Woollard
Hey there!! Could anyone tell me what's wrong with my monstera? The leaves curl downwards with the tips pointing upwards. The leaves feel and look crispy. I have removed 2 stems for propagation. How do I fix this? Thank you
This could very well be the start of a fungal infection. I would recommend a treatment of peroxide, and water. This will be at a strength of 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water. Do this treatment twice. Once now, and once a week from now.
This should take care of the infection. It won't help any of the old infected leaves, but when the treatment starts to work, you will notice the new leaves growing clean.
You may want to also use a little dolomitic lime to buffer the pH closer to 7. This may stop a bit of the leaf curling as well.
This article will give you more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
I just bought a Monstera deliciosa with stem rot. The plant has a healthy root system, but a couple of the stems are rotted. What am I supposed to do to fix him?
Depending on how the damage looks, and exactly where it is, it could be a number of things. Please include a photo so that I can see the damage. This will let me see exactly what is going on, so that I can give you the best treatment option.