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Learning how often to water your plants is very important to ensure they thrive properly. Even tropical plants like monstera need frequent watering.
I asked gardening pros exactly when you should water and top tips for doing so. “Overwatering can cause root rot, while underwatering can cause leaves to droop and develop brown edges, so it’s important to get your watering pattern right,” says Lydia BeaumontGardening expert at Gardener’s Yard.
if you are Caring for Monstera plantsKeeping it hydrated is key to ensuring it blooms and leaves for the long term.
How often to water Monstera
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With regard to watering this Indoor plantIt just depends on what the temperature of your house is like, which varies from season to season.
“I water my monsters every 7-10 days in the summer, letting the top inch of soil dry out between waterings,” says Joe GerrierGardening expert and owner of Garrier Masonry & Landscape Construction Corp.
He continues, “In the winter I water every 10-14 days because montera slows down. Check the soil with your finger—if it’s dry an inch deep, it’s thirsty.”
Top Tips for Watering Monstera
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When watering, Joe also suggests pouring enough so that it runs out of the drainage holes, moistening the entire root ball. “Never leave Monstera in sitting water – be sure to evacuate within 30 minutes.”
After this, it is a good idea to test the soil before hydrating it. “Let the top 1-2 inches dry out before watering again,” suggests Lydia.
Misting a few times a week increases humidity, which big leaves love. “With the right light, water and humidity your monstera will bloom, producing split leaves,” adds Joe.
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By watering your Monstera at the right time, you can ensure that one of them The best tropical plants Whatever the season, it thrives in your home.
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