What to do if Monstera deliciosa leaves are frostbitten? A few remedies to teach you
Monstera deliciosa is a very common flowering plant, distributed throughout all regions of our country. Monstera deliciosa has high ornamental value and can be used for viewing in courtyards and parks. And as a potted plant it is also very popular. However, when cultivating Monstera deliciosa, we must pay attention to temperature. If the temperature is too low and the leaves are frostbitten, it will have a great impact on the growth of Monstera deliciosa. So what should be done if Monstera deliciosa leaves are frostbitten? Let's take a look below!
1. Cut off rotten leaves
Monstera deliciosa has relatively poor cold resistance. If the temperature is too low and the leaves suffer frost damage, then the leaves will basically be frostbitten and rotted, losing their ornamental value. And the leaves that have already been frostbitten should be removed in time and must not be left on the plant. Because such leaves no longer have any value; not only will they reduce the ornamental value, they will also continue to consume nutrients. Therefore we should promptly cut such leaves off from the base, and should also prune appropriately, mainly focusing on the leaves at the top of the plant, keeping about 1/3.
2. Prune rotten roots
After Monstera deliciosa leaves suffer frost damage, its roots will also be affected to a greater or lesser extent and frostbitten. When we take the Monstera deliciosa plant out, we will find that some rotten roots exist. So we must not only promptly prune the rotten leaves, but also promptly cut off the rotten roots. For rotten roots close to the stem of Monstera deliciosa, they should be cut off directly, and then the roots should be disinfected to avoid wound infection and the occurrence of pests and diseases, which would worsen the leaf rot and root rot of Monstera deliciosa. Therefore, any slightly blackened parts of the roots must not be kept; it is necessary to ensure that all roots are healthy.
3. Temperature adjustment
The frostbitten leaves of Monstera deliciosa are certainly caused by excessively low temperature. Therefore, after discovering and cutting off the rotten leaves and rotten roots of Monstera deliciosa, we should adjust the temperature in time. If it is a potted plant being cultivated outdoors, then it should be moved indoors in time. The indoor temperature should be kept above 5°C. When the outside temperature gradually rises and the frozen soil thaws, high temperature must not be given directly. Only when it has completely thawed can the temperature be gradually raised, so as to ensure that Monstera deliciosa gradually recovers its growth. If the temperature changes too much, it is very likely to cause the death of Monstera deliciosa.
4. Water appropriately
When alleviating frostbite in Monstera deliciosa, we should pay attention to controlling the amount of watering and must never water too much; it is best to keep the soil in a dry state. In this way, the cold resistance of the Monstera deliciosa plant can be effectively improved. And if watered too much, it may cause the frost damage to worsen and the rotten roots to increase, and in severe cases cause death. Later, it can be watered appropriately, but it must not be done when the temperature is low; it should be watered appropriately at noon when the temperature is higher. The amount of watering must not be too much, and attention should also be paid to the water temperature; cold water must not be used. Only after the plant gradually recovers can normal watering be carried out.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do if Monstera deliciosa leaves are frostbitten. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!