Hi everyone! This is the first plant I ever bought and I have a few beginner questions:
Firstly the plant did not come with any information regarding its species. From researching around I think it might be a monstera adansonii. Is that correct?
If so I think I got it in a good spot (indirect light, no direct sun for 90% of the time).
When it comes to watering, is there a quantity for a plant this size or should I just go by the feel of how dry the first cm of the soil are?
Also by looking at the picture is there something that stands out and should be remedied, like the direction of the stems or something like that?
And finally what might be the dumbest question: should I keep this straw vase that came with it? Should I take out the plastic between the plant and the vase? yesterday J watered it since the soil was dry and this morning I noticed that the base of the vase is wet, is this going to cause root rot?
Thank you all for the replies!
by Sea-Security6128
3 Comments
1. Hard to tell with the shadows but yes it’s definitely a monstera.
2. They love morning direct sun and afternoon indirect sun.
3. They do not like to have wet roots they will rot very quickly. Only water when dry and drain water from the pot saucer.
4. A moss pole would help keep it from fanning out too far.
5. I personally despise the pits that plants come in. I prefer terracotta as it helps let the roots breathe and helps with water drainage. Grab some tropical mix soil and mix with a bit of orchid bark and perlite. They are tropical plants so keep them warm and if it gets too dry in your place, grab a spray bottle and spritz the leaves with water. Fertilize once a month during spring.
Opsec or you doxx yourself.
It looks like a Monster Deliciosa and it loved bright indirect light, find your most sunny spot and put it there on the indirect area! 😀 Also you need to give it a airoid mixture. The current mixture is mostly what they sell it with in shops, but it needs chunky potting soil so the roots can breathe better especially if it grows.
I know a Dutchie when I see one. There’s aroid mixtures on Bol.com, Amazon or you can get really good ones at Sybotanica. And some Leca at the bottom of the pot only 1/4th would be good.
Just to be aware this plant will become a very big happy house member if you treat it rigth 🙂