How to care for Monstera deliciosa in winter? These care tips you need to master
Monstera deliciosa, also known as split-leaf philodendron and Mexican breadfruit, is a perennial woody vine evergreen shrub. Its leaves are beautiful and glossy, making it very suitable for home decoration. Monstera deliciosa is a plant that is not cold-tolerant, and growing it in the low-temperature season requires a lot of thought. 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 a temperature in winter will not only cause its growth to stagnate, but also cause its leaves to suffer frost damage. Once the temperature drops below 5°C, it will suffer frost damage. Therefore, when caring for Monstera deliciosa in winter, it cannot be kept outdoors only; generally it needs to be moved indoors for care, and the indoor temperature needs to be kept above 10°C. 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 strong direct sunlight, so when caring for it, many friends place it indoors to avoid strong direct sunlight. In winter, the temperature is lower and the light is softer, so 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, to avoid poor plant growth caused by overly strong sunlight.
3. Reasonable watering
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 of Monstera deliciosa should be reduced at this time to avoid water accumulation 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 gradually dry up and die.
4. Apply a small amount of fertilizer
Monstera deliciosa is a fairly fertilizer-tolerant foliage plant. If you want it to produce more new leaves and have green leaves with a natural luster, a small amount of fertilizer is also needed in winter. However, 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.
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