If 1-2 leaves of a monstera turn yellow and dry over time, and it looks healthy and continues to grow, then everything is fine – the old leaves just started to die off. But if several leaves suddenly turn yellow at once, then this is due to a number of gross mistakes, which were described by the author of the Zen channel “Exotica – an encyclopedia of house plants.”
Mistake #1: Overfilling
Monstera is afraid of root rot: the plant needs moist soil, not a swamp. If the soil does not dry out, the roots suffocate and rot.
You can suspect overflow based on several signs. The leaves suddenly turn yellow, brown spots appear on them, and the stems darken at the base. The soil does not dry out for a long time, and you constantly smell dampness.
If the overflow is significant, it is advisable to transplant the monstera into fresh soil, after first removing the rotten roots.
Mistake #2: Lack of light
In this case, the leaves become yellow and small, and the new leaves lack slits. Monstera stops growing and stretches out.
Move the monstera to a well-lit place or illuminate it with a phytolamp.
Mistake #3: Lack of moisture
If a monstera is dehydrated, its leaves turn yellow at the edges and dry out, becoming soft. To avoid this, water it every time the soil dries 3-5 cm.
Mistake #4: Not getting enough nutrients
In spring and summer, feed the monstera a couple of times a month with fertilizer for ornamental foliage plants. It is especially important to replenish the lack of nitrogen, which is responsible for the growth and lushness of leaves. In winter – no fertilizing.
Mistake #5: Dry air
Keep Monstera away from batteries, and even better, next to a humidifier. Moisten the surface of its leaves often. If the plant breathes dry air, yellow areas appear along the edges of the leaves.
