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Spring is the perfect time to refresh and repot your Monstera Adansonii. Proper repotting encourages healthy growth and prevents root bound issues. Follow this checklist to ensure your plant thrives this season.
Gather Your Supplies
- New pot with drainage holes
- Well-draining potting mix (preferably aroids or tropical mix)
- Clean pruning shears
- Watering can
- Gloves (optional)
- Stakes or supports (if needed)
Inspect Your Plant
Carefully remove your Monstera from its current pot. Check the roots for signs of rot or disease. Healthy roots are white or light tan and firm. Remove any dead, mushy, or brown roots with clean shears.
Choose the Right Pot
Select a pot that is 1-2 inches larger in diameter than the current one. Ensure it has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. Clean the new pot thoroughly before use.
Prepare the Potting Mix
Use a well-draining mix suitable for tropical plants. You can enhance drainage by adding perlite, orchid bark, or charcoal. Moisten the mix slightly before planting.
Repot Your Monstera
Place a layer of soil at the bottom of the new pot. Position your Monstera in the center and fill around the roots with soil, pressing lightly to eliminate air pockets. Do not bury the stem too deeply.
Post-Repotting Care
Water thoroughly after repotting to settle the soil. Place the plant in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight for a few days and hold off on fertilizing for about a month to allow recovery.
Additional Tips
- Repot every 1-2 years or when roots outgrow the current pot.
- Prune any yellow or damaged leaves to promote healthy growth.
- Monitor for pests such as spider mites or mealybugs.
- Maintain consistent watering, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Following this checklist will help your Monstera Adansonii flourish throughout the growing season. Happy gardening!