Hi! When I first got my monstera the lady I bought it off of had just replanted it from splitting up the larger plant. It was standing up right and looking happy! Now the 2 stems are separated and the leaves are looking droopy. I haven’t watered it too much because I’m scared of root rot. Should I be reporting it to a bigger pot? Or what should I do?! I live in a basement apartment so there is no direct sunlight, I’d say it’s mostly low light during the day. Help!
If your plant's in soil that drains well, you should not be shy about keeping it moist, which is what the plant likes in its natural habitat. I'm thinking it may not be getting enough light - even though it doesn't need direct sun, it does need some light. Here are two articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm
Hello, I recently purchased a Monstera Deliciosa from Trader Joe's and have had it for a week. After purchasing my Monstera Deliciosa I immediately repotted and replanted my plant using a pot that has two drain holes. I mixed Miracle-Gro 8 qt. Cactus Palm and Citrus Potting Soil Mix, perlite, and Miracle-Gro Orchid 8-Quart Potting Soil Mix. I mixed all three and watered Monstera Deliciosa thoroughly until plant drained. A week later passed and planned to only water once a week. However, today I noticed some brown spots around the edges. I feel I am giving plant enough water. And I am afraid that my plant will die. Should I water twice a week? Should I buy plant food? Should I cut out the brown spots off?
Actually, water less, feed less, and make sure it dries out just a little on the top between waterings. Brown spots are usually infections, from overwatering, but can be signs of nutrient burn, too!
Don't cut the leaves until they are almost completely dead, or if it starts to spread very quickly. You will need a fungicide to combat this.
This article will help; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Here is an article that will help you to care for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/repotting-cheese-plants.htm
My monstera deliciosa is being properly watered once a week but noticed brown spots near the edeges of the leaves.
Watering on a schedule will not be proper for a plant. It will need water as it starts to dry down to about half an inch with these plants. This will be completely dependent on the conditions around the plant and how much it is respiring. This can change quite frequently.
It is also best to have this in a much lighter mix than you would a typical houseplant. Potting soil mixed with orchid or cactus mix is best. You could even mix cactus mix with small amount of compost. At the very least, potting soil should be amended with peat moss. This will help it to dry out a little faster, as the faster your plant can cycle water the faster, and better it grows. Keep this new mix slightly moist, allowing it to dry out only down to a half inch between waterings. They need to never dry out, but they can't sit in saturated soil, either. Allow all extra water to drain out of the container completely, and you will see a drastic turnaround.
You will also need to use a fungicide. Your photo did not come through, but what you describe sound like a fungal/bacterial infection. I'm wondering, too, if that container has drainage holes.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/repotting-cheese-plants.htm
I purchased it from someone, and they propagate it from the parent plant. I have it now.. but it’s not doing well. The leaves are just droopingdown..
It needs support to stay upright. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/moss-pole-plant-support.htm
uld be the cause of this? The leaf grew at the bottom. At first it was green and now it's almost pale yellow with black spots. Other young leaves look find.
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. It does sound like an infection. This is most likely due to soil that does not have a chance to dry out between waterings.
I would treat with a fungicide, then make sure that you wait until the soil is completely dry down to about 2 inches between waterings.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/repotting-cheese-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
left them there - please can someone help me. Don't know what sort of bug is eating it or left there Larva.
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to identify the pest in question.
In the meantime, this article will help you with pesticide use:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
The plant is potted, and kept “ damp”, by watering week Y. It is in a lightship area, but not direct sun light. Some of the edges of the leaves are tuning black, photo attached. Any ideas ? Many thanks
Dark edges can be from too much or too little water. Is your pot well drained and all water removed from tray after it drains? They don't like to sit in water. Not enough humidity can also cause brown edges. These plants need high humidity.
Because your plant's spots have the yellow halos, I think it may be a bacterial infection. Remove all the leaves with spots and destroy them. (But not all the leaves.) Then look at the care articles below and see if any of the cultural tips will prevent the spots from returning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/bacterial-leaf-spot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm