Split-Leaf (Monstera) Not Splitting?
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Monstera - Split leaf Philodendron ?
Comments (2)You can either decide to direct the "aerial" roots down into the pot, let them grow wherever they want, or cut them off. In their native rainforest of Yucatan, the aerial roots help anchor them into surrounding plants/trees and help them climb into the forest canopy. Believe it or not, even the common philodendron (cousin to the monstera) does this. I had one in a north facing window and the vines formed aerial roots and started to attach themselves to the wall (like ivy) and start climbing the walls. I let them do this for a while because I found it so interesting and was pleased the plant loved its location. (Also made me aware of a moisture problem with the wall to begin with). Moral of the story is that you may want to provide some sort of supportive structure for the weight of the vines.--They can grow to massive proportions given the right conditions. I'll leave it up to your ingenuity to design a support. As a general rule of thumb, I do not like to translant anything into a pot larger than 1.5 times the existing size. If that sunroom of yours gets chilly in the winter(below 60 F), watch your watering. I have kept tropicals in an unheated sunroom that would be in the 55-65 degree range in the winter but you have to reduce watering if it gets that chilly (monsteras are really pretty drought tolerant). PS. Did you know that the mature Monstera produces a tasty fruit in the tropics. Good luck!...See Morefew splits in my split leaf philodendrum
Comments (4)Monsters need support to split. The weight of the large leaves that start happening when the plant is mature enough to split - and the stems, NEED something to climb, or a structure to be tied to. Otherwise they just tip over, and produce smaller and smaller leaves (somewhat like a pothos or heartleaf philodendron) they want to climb. My 2.5 yo from seed plant has DOUBLE split leaves (two splits in one section between leaf veins - we just got the first one) but each stem needs to be supported because of how heavy the stems and leaves get. The stems at this point are as thick as the lower portion of my thumb....See Moresplit leaf philodendron in aquarium
Comments (1)Do not put the whole plant under water, Just let it float on top of the water. It will send out roots and do OK....See MoreMonstera of Split Leaf Philodendron
Comments (5)She's a gorgeous Monstera! The holes in the leaves are the clue, Philodendron bipinnatifidum and xanadu don't do that. I can't see them in your pic, but the petioles (leaf stems) should have an observable geniculum (joint.) http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Monstera%20deliciosa%20large%20pc.html I don't have any experience with this plant to help guide you, or a clue why the new leaf looks like that, but plenty of others around here do. Good vibes to your pretty new plant!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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