Should You Water a Monstera After Repotting? A Detailed Guide to Watering Timing and Methods
1. The early stage
In fact, before repotting, we cannot water freely, because it needs a dry environment, so we need to maintain the soil environment; only then will its repotting go smoothly.
2. Timing
Based on its own growing conditions, we can determine its repotting time. Generally speaking, the time is in spring and autumn, and after it is repotted, it actually needs a certain amount of time to let its roots recover. This is called the root recovery period. To put it simply, it is the time its roots need to adapt to the new environment. During this period, we cannot water it freely, because it is relatively fragile; during this period the leaves will also wilt, or even drop. So we can only water once, and the purpose is to help it quickly return to its normal appearance.
3. Follow-up care
After watering, we cannot just place it anywhere. Generally, we should put it in a relatively suitable temperature range, that is, between 15 and 25. If watering is needed again later, we must wait until its soil has dried out completely. In short, we should make sure the watering frequency is not too high, and the amount of water each time should be controlled. Only when it returns to a normal growth state can we water it according to normal conditions. Of course, we must also pay attention to the soil we use having good drainage, and being able to breathe is also necessary.