Here’s how and why you better prune your monstera.
Unchecked rapid growth causes plants to become leggy or top-heavy and fall over.
Your plant may struggle with nutrient uptake leading to discoloration and loss of vigor.
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Regular pruning takes care of potential problems and encourages healthy new growth to keep your monstera in good form.
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Or remove small leaves at the base androot pruneto maintain a more compact shape.
Study your plant to determine where to make cuts for the desired result.
If your monstera is overgrown, cut back slowly removing no more than one-third starting out.
Always cut above a node where a leaf stem joins the main stem.
Damaged nodes will not produce new growth.
Make cuts at a 45-degree angle to encourage water runoff and rapid healing.
Should you seal pruning cuts on monstera?
There is some benefit to treating pruning cuts with rooting hormone powder.
A light dusting seals the wound which helps prevent infection and opportunistic pests.
It also stimulates new growth from the adjacent bud.
Or your monstera may look pristine and not require any pruning for the season.
Exceptions include dead or yellowing leaves and insect or disease infiltration.
Timing depends on the growth rate and how the plant is forming.
Large leaves are dense with a full, open appearance.
Be patient and allow your plant to mature naturally.
Try installing a moss pole and let young monsteras become slightly rootbound before potting up.
Moss poles mimic their native environment adding stability, good nutrient uptake, and healthy growth.
