I bought this little one from a supermarket about two weeks ago today. It had, and still has, a little yellowing on so couple of leaves, and a couple of brown spots. They haven't gotten worse, but the yellowing hasn't gone away. It seems to be putting out new leaves every couple of days, which I'm taking as a good sign.
I don't have any specific concerns or questions, but I don't know anything about keeping a monstera (except your photos have made me equal parts afraid and excited it'll take over my room within a year or two!). Is there anything I should be worried about? Do you have any observations or advice? Any good signs that tell me I'm doing things right?
by Mendel247
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So you have a monstera adansonii, which will not get as big as the monstera deliciosa variety. The one you have is a trailing type although it can be trained to climb. Keep it in whatever pot and soil it came in for at least a week, if not 2 weeks. It will need time to adjust to its new environment. Once that adjustment period is up, chnage out the soil for a chunky soil. You can start out with a “tropical” soil mix. You want something with pearlite and rocks in it. Some on here will tell you to make your own, which totally fine, but not always beginner friendly. Once you get new soil, water only when the soil is completely dried out. I have a moisture meter for this, but that’s not necessary if you can’t afford one.
Monsteras love love light! Get it as close as you can to your brightest window with 6+ hours of light. If that’s not an option, get a grow light that is at least 600 PPFD. Be sure to sure to slowly introduce the light as the plant can get burnt from too much light too quickly.
The basics are lots of light and some water.
The soil needs to be for Aroids which is the name of the family of plants