Monstera Deliciosa Leaf problem
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Can a broken/bent stem of a monstera deliciosa be mended?
Comments (4)Wrapping it temporarily but tightly with grafting tape in the area of the injury should solve the problem if the damage isn't too bad. Water will still probably move upward readily through the xylem & wrapping the stem will help ensure the phloem will not dry out and that it will retain it's ability to transport photosynthate & growth regulators downward to roots. Al...See Moremonstera deliciosa leaf mottling
Comments (1)If those were nice round yellow spots with a a darker centre it would be easy, but this looks more like a humidity/water and/or Ca problem. If your humidity is too high (unusually high rainfall maybe?) or if leaves remain wet for too long, it may cause such problems which can then be traced to Ca deficiency. However, the best guess is you local State Agriculture Extension Office, since it is very difficult to suggest a cause for your problems from the other side of the globe....See Moremonstera deliciosa leaf mottling
Comments (5)Hi Dee Thanks for your reply. I have been growing monstera for several years, both from cuttings and from seed. In the tropics they need some shade, or a permanently overcast climate, to prevent sunburn -- that causes a general yellowing. I see the mottled condition repeatedly, sometimes more pronounced and widespread than at other times. There is some indentation in the leaves. I have thought that drought during a leaf juvenile phase might cause the indentation and yellowing. Also I have thought that herbicide use might contribute. Soil pH is an interesting question. These plants do GREAT under ironwood trees (Casuarina equisetifolia) which cover the ground with needles, and basically NOTHING else grows, no weeds, just a few ferns. I assume high acidity, though I have not tested. We get average 130" annual rainfall, so one assumes acidity everywhere without treatment. Mike...See MoreNeed help determining cause of two sickly Monstera Deliciosa
Comments (20)Hi robin98(NZ(9b)) thanks for your help! *I've had the plants for approximately 2 years. *I repotted them approximately 1-2 months ago. *Both were in terracotta pots, now just the larger one is. The smaller one is in a plastic pot now, there's been no change in either plant other than getting worse. *I water both when the top 2 inches are dry, I use my finger or a wood dowel to tell if the soil is damp, mainly my finger. If the top 2 inches are dry I water until soaked, with the water draining freely through the holes. I never let them sit in water for longer than maybe 30mins, after watering. *The build up was before I repotted, it looks like salt or water hardness. I removed them from those pots and placed them in fresh pots that had been disinfected prior to use. There's some build up since that time on the rim of the terracotta pot (can be seen slightly in photo below of the top of the pot) I'm still sad, but learning to cope with it! ;) Well, I'm trying to learn from this experience. Thank-you so much! I've included some newer photos, please feel free to ask more questions if necessary. I'm considering removing the large one from it's pot, to repot again, but into a smaller pot after I remove some roots. It smells from the top of the soil now, and although when I repotted previously there was no indication of rot I'm thinking this is either leaf disease of some type or root rot. I removed these leaves: Then this started: Here's a picture of the top of the pot: Thanks everyone in advance! Let's hope we can save these guys!...See MoreTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
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