How to repot a Monstera deliciosa? A detailed guide to the latest repotting method
After years of growth, the soil of a potted Monstera deliciosa at home will gradually become compacted and hard, and the nutrients in the potting soil will also be exhausted, while the pot will also be filled with lush green plants. To ensure the plant's growing space, avoid crowding in the pot, improve the ornamental value of the potted plant, and provide a sufficient nutrient supply, we need to repot it at the right time.
Repotting and changing the soil for Monstera deliciosa is the same as for most plants, and is carried out every spring. When repotting, it is recommended to add some decomposed organic fertilizer to the bottom of the new pot as a base fertilizer. After successfully repotting and changing the soil, care is needed, and only after the plant returns to normal growth can it be shifted to normal care and management.
However, based on my many years of care and management experience, I do not recommend repotting the entire plant. This is because a Monstera deliciosa that has grown for many years has already filled the pot, and if the entire plant is repotted, it is very easy to damage the root system, and even if the repotting is done well, it is difficult for the plant to return to normal growth in a short period.
In my opinion, the best approach is to repot only part of the plants in the pot or half of the plants, and the entire pot of plants can be repotted in two or more batches. That is, repot one batch this year and another batch next year. This is safer, and it is less likely to breed pathogens. More importantly, even if one batch of plants fails after repotting, the remaining plants will not be affected, so repotting this way is safer.
During the repotting process, gently remove the soil clinging to the roots of the part or half of the plants that need repotting, and try not to injure the roots, especially the main roots. It is unavoidable to injure a small number of fibrous roots, but as long as the main roots are not injured, the plants will also be very easy to keep alive after repotting.
Next, add new potting soil to the new pot. Since Monstera deliciosa likes fertile soil, it is recommended to put some slow-release base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot. Then place the plant in. Watering can only be done 2-3 hours after potting is finished, and you can also spray it once with a carbendazim solution to sterilize and disinfect.