Monstera Care Tips: How to Keep Your Swiss Cheese Plant Healthy

The Monstera is not only beautiful to look at, but also relatively easy to care for. However, there are a few things you need to know to ensure that your Monstera stays healthy and can grow optimally. In this blog we share the best care tips for the Monstera, so that you can enjoy a strong, green plant for years.

Light requirement

The Monstera likes indirect, bright light. Place the plant near a window where it will get plenty of daylight, but avoid direct sunlight, as this can burn the leaves. A Monstera can also survive in a shady spot, but it will grow less quickly and produce smaller leaves.

Watering

The Monstera needs average water. Regularly feel the top layer of the potting soil - if it feels dry, it is time to water. Avoid letting the roots stand in water, as this can cause root rot. In winter, the plant needs less water because it goes into a dormant period.

Humidity

Since the Monstera originally comes from the tropics, it likes a humid environment. Increase the humidity by spraying the leaves with water every now and then. This also helps to remove dust and keeps the leaves shiny and healthy.

Fertilization

Give the Monstera some plant food every four to six weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Choose a liquid, universal fertilizer that you can easily mix with the irrigation water. Fertilize less often in the fall and winter.

Pruning and repotting

Prune the Monstera as needed to maintain its shape and remove yellow or damaged leaves. Repot the plant every one to two years, or when the roots start to grow out of the pot. Repotting gives the plant more space and new nutrients, which promotes growth.

Closure

With the right care, your Monstera will be healthy and happy, and reward you with beautiful, large leaves full of characteristic holes. Check out our pots and fertilizers to give your Monstera the best care.