What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Monstera Plants

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Monstera Plants

  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 2, 2018
    A.

    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

    Was this answer useful?
    00
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 23, 2018
    A.

    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

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 23, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    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

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    October 23, 2018
    A.

    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.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 5, 2019
    Certified Expert
    A.

    A hand saw, or chainsaw will take care of this.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 9, 2019
    Certified Expert
    A.

    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

    Was this answer useful?
    10
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 29, 2019
    Certified Expert
    A.

    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.

    Was this answer useful?
    10
1 2 3 4 8

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK