Adansonii Narrow

Adansonii narrow

Monstera adansonii is NOT rare.

What is the difference between wide and narrow adansonii?

The differences are right in the name with the narrow leaf form, the leaves are skinnier and pointier; and with the wide leaf, the leaves are rounder and wider in shape. If you're looking for an ultimate unicorn plant check out the Variegated Monstera Adansonii!

Do adansonii like to be root bound?

No, the Monstera Adansonii does not like to be root bound. Without the ability to get the water and nutrients into the soil that it needs, this plant won't grow to its full potential. Young plants should be repotted once a year, and as it gets older, it can be repotted every two years.

How do you make adansonii bushy?

How do you make a Monstera adansonii bushy? This is done by pruning. If you start doing this earlier on, tip pruning will do the trick to keep your plant bushy. If it's too leggy, you can propagate it by the stem cutting method in water or a light soil mix and replant.

Should I let my Monstera adansonii trail or climb?

In its natural habitat, the Monstera adansonii uses its aerial roots to anchor itself and climb up tree trunks and branches of other plants and trees. At home, when your plant grows larger, you can let it hang and trail down, or give it something to climb on. A moss pole is a great option.

How do you make Monstera less wide?

Pruning a Monstera Deliciosa By pruning the plant, you can limit its size and influence the shape of growth. Pruning should be done in the spring, ideally, just before the growing season. The only equipment you need is a sterile cutting tool (garden knife or pruning shears).

How do I thicken my Monstera adansonii?

Pruning your Monstera is a great way to keep your plant healthy and encourage growth. And it's easy, too! Using sharp, clean scissors, trim dying leaves, or cut away leggy sections. Pruning can stimulate new vines and keep your plant looking great.

Do Monstera adansonii like to be crowded?

Monstera love to be cramped in their pots. They will grow huge regardless of their pot size. If you pot your monstera into a huge pot it not grow any faster or larger, most likely it will get root rot from all the excess wet soil, or it will direct more energy to root growth instead of growing any leaves.

Does Monstera adansonii need a pole?

Moss Poles for Monsteras While moss poles are beneficial for indoor monsteras, these tropical plants can grow well without them as well. Ultimately, whether you want to add a moss pole to your monstera's growing environment is up to you.

Are Adansonii slow growers?

Monstera adansonii, like other monstera varieties, is one of the fastest-growing houseplants out there. With proper watering and light, you can expect a young plant to produce a new leaf every 1-2 months – or more, during the growing season!

What do you do with leggy adansonii?

The best thing to do when your Monstera plant is leggy is to prune it. Pruning will help the plant to grow fuller and bushier, by ensuring that all its energy is going towards the healthier growth, not the overly leggy parts of your Monstera. You should also determine what is causing this legginess so it can be fixed.

Why is my Monstera adansonii too leggy?

A Monstera becomes leggy when it doesn't have access to enough light, causing it to become elongated and sparse. Once diagnosed, a leggy Monstera can be fixed by pruning back the leggy growth and ensuring that the plant gets enough sunlight moving forward.

Why is my Monstera adansonii not Vining?

You're Giving Your Plant Too Much / Too Little Water Another issue that can put an immediate halt to your plant's growth is inconsistent or improper watering. And just because animals need water every day, don't make the mistake of assuming that plants do, as well. In fact, they may not even need water every week.

Can Monstera adansonii take full sun?

Light. Because of the Swiss cheese plant's tropical origin, Monstera adansonii needs sunlight, but it's best if the light is bright and indirect. It's used to thriving under the cover of large trees in the jungle, and the foliage can easily burn if it's exposed to too much direct sun.

Do Swiss cheese plants like to be root bound?

Swiss cheese vines don't like being root-bound, so if their roots are swirling in a big mass and filling the whole container, it's time to repot. Be very gentle when removing your plant, and carefully loosen the root ball to encourage the roots to spread in their new home.

Should I Bottom water my Monstera adansonii?

Overall, monsteras typically do well with bottom watering and the risks of trying it are relatively low. As long as you keep a close eye on your plant whenever you try a new technique, you'll be able to catch and correct any potential issues early on!

Why is my Monstera so spread out?

Monstera is native to warm, tropical jungles where it climbs up trees that provide support. So, it is normal to have a very stretched out plant. When the plant doesn't produce a thick canopy of leaves though, it is putting too much energy into stem growth and not enough into foliage production.

Do Monsteras like deep or shallow pots?

Monsteras need a container that isn't too large and must have drainage holes to drain excess water.

Why is my Monstera growing outwards?

When your monstera is young, fresh from the nursery, the vines probably won't be hanging off the side of the pot for a few months. Given good light and watering accordingly, those vines will seem to crawl outwards – this is the time to get them onto a trellis.