Cultivation methods and maintenance of old Monstera piles

How to grow Monstera into an old pile

If you want to grow Monstera into an old stump, you need the help of rhizomes. Cut the rhizomes from the lower position, soak them in a solution of carbendazim, and then place them in a well-ventilated place to dry. Prepare a clay pot with good drainage and loose loam, place the rhizomes on it, and plant the side with aerial roots in the soil. In about a month, the rhizomes will grow into an old stump.

Old Monstera stumps are suitable for digging in February and March. At this time, the trees have ended their dormancy period, the root system has begun to move, the trees have not yet sprouted, there are more nutrients stored, there is more rain, and the survival rate of the dug stumps is high.

Cultivation method of old Monstera pile

Old Monstera stumps are suitable for planting in well-ventilated clay pots. The soil can be prepared by mixing peat soil, river sand, perlite, and leaf mold, and maintained in a semi-shaded environment. It is not resistant to strong sunlight exposure, so shade is needed in the summer and it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance during the low temperatures in winter to prevent the plant from frostbite.

Pruning old Monstera

If you want the old Monstera stump to grow thicker, you can cut off the top bud and let it sprout side buds. You can use the branches for cuttings. As the stem continues to thicken, each side bud that grows will grow leaves, making it appear more lush.

Pot for old Monstera

Monstera can be planted in a slightly deeper pot, which has high air permeability and allows the root system to stretch well, which is conducive to the growth of Monstera. You can choose a clay pot, a purple clay pot or a ceramic pot.

Old Monstera stump with aerial roots

There are many aerial roots on old Monstera stumps. If they affect the appearance, you can cut some of them off with a sharp knife. This will not have a bad effect on it, but the top aerial root should not be cut off.

Maintenance of old Monstera

During the normal cultivation process of Monstera deliciosa old stumps, they need to be watered frequently to keep the soil moist. Generally, they should be watered every day in summer, once every 3 days in spring and autumn, and once every 7 days in winter. The soil should be slightly acidic, loose, and well-drained. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growth process.

Pictures of old Monstera