mourningcrowsHelp! Monstera leaves turn brown
pr0xy_primeYou got to give us a little bit more detail. How much sun is it getting? How often are you watering and how much? Did you check for pests? Did you ever fertilize the soil? What kind of soil are you using? Is there drainage at the bottom for the extra water to go somewhere?
Thanks, good point!
I usually water it once a week, but check with a finger that the soil doesn’t dry out completely. I’ve only just bought this one about three weeks ago, so I haven’t used fertilizer yet, soil is the one I got it in. No pests from what I can see. There are drainage holes in the pot, but maybe I should make sure that inner pot doesn’t stand directly on the bottom of the outer one? It doesn’t get direct sunlight, but it is about 2m from a south-facing windowed wall.
You actually do want the soil to dry out with monstera. They grow on trees and are used to dry spells! I don’t think this is it but you may be watering it a day or two early
Ohhh ok! Might try that first then! I’m just used to leaves turning yellow, not brown when overwatering
Just kidding, I’ve been informed by a friend that overwatering can indeed cause the leaves to brown!!
That’s a TC right? I’ve had mine for a little under a year with no brown spots and it sits less than a foot from the window. Fertilized every time I water (liquid drops) and I make sure it dries out completely before rewatering which was about once a week. I repotted it a few months ago so it’ll stay moist for 2 weeks now until the roots fill in.
I use a $20 moisture sensor stick thing and test 3/4 the way down the pot
I just repotted it because it’s been bothering me (can’t do more than kill it right? B’) ) and it turned out the roots and soil around them where super moist! I’ll definitely pay more attaention to let it dry properly before watering again. Thanks so much for all your input!