A Detailed Guide to the Latest Winter Care Methods for Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa, also known as Penglai banana and Tie Si Lan, is a perennial woody climbing evergreen shrub. Its leaves are beautifully shaped and glossy, making it very suitable for home decoration. Monstera deliciosa is a plant that is not cold-tolerant, and growing it in low-temperature seasons requires considerable care. How should Monstera deliciosa be cared for in winter? Let's take a look together with the editor.

1. Keep warm

Monstera deliciosa likes to grow in a warm environment and is not tolerant of severe cold. Too-low winter temperatures will not only cause its growth to stall, but will also cause its leaves to suffer frost damage. Once the temperature drops below 5 degrees, it will suffer frost damage. Therefore, when caring for Monstera deliciosa in winter, it cannot be kept outdoors only; it generally needs to be moved indoors for care, and the indoor temperature needs to be kept above 10 degrees. Only in this way can it safely overwinter. Once the temperature is too low, its leaves are very likely to turn yellow and die.

2. Temperature and light

Monstera deliciosa has strong shade tolerance and does not like intense direct sunlight, so when caring for it, many friends place it indoors for care, which can avoid intense direct sunlight. In winter, the temperature is lower and the light is relatively soft. At this time, it can be placed in a spot with bright scattered light. However, it should be noted that although winter light is relatively soft, its ultraviolet rays are still relatively strong, so it is best not to let it receive direct afternoon sunlight for a long time, so as to avoid poor plant growth caused by overly strong sunlight.

3. Water reasonably

When the temperature gradually drops, the root activity of Monstera deliciosa weakens, and its ability to absorb fertilizer and water also slows down. Therefore, watering should be reduced at this time to avoid waterlogging and root rot. Generally, around late October, it should be moved indoors for care, and the amount of watering should be gradually reduced. In addition, the indoor air is relatively dry at this time, so water mist can be sprayed around the plant to increase air humidity. If it remains in a dry environment all the time, Monstera deliciosa will also slowly dry up and die.

4. Apply a small amount of fertilizer

Monstera deliciosa is a foliage plant that is relatively tolerant of fertilizer. If you want it to produce more new leaves and have emerald-green leaves with a natural luster, a small amount of fertilizer is also needed in winter, but the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently should be adopted, and attention should be paid to the fertilizer concentration. In addition, when applying liquid fertilizer, it must not be dripped onto the leaves, otherwise it may cause the leaves to turn yellow. Also, do not choose fertilizer with too high a concentration, to avoid burning the roots.

The above is an introduction to how to grow Monstera deliciosa in winter. I hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please follow us.