What to do if Monstera leaves become soft and droopy

1. Replace the soil

Reason: After a few years of care for Monstera, the soil will become compacted, the nutrients in it will be lost, the space in the flowerpot will become smaller and unsuitable for growth, affecting normal growth and causing the leaves to become soft and drooping.

Solution: After one or two years, you need to change to a larger flowerpot to provide more growth space, ensure the normal expansion and growth of the root system, prepare suitable new soil, and provide new nutrients to maintain later growth needs.

2. Reasonable exposure to light

Reason: The Monstera plant cannot withstand strong light. If it is accidentally exposed to direct sunlight, it will cause water loss, causing the leaves to become soft and droop naturally.

Solution: Keep the Monstera in a bright place, avoid direct sunlight in summer, and expose it to soft scattered light.

3. Adjust watering

Reason: Improper watering can also cause the leaves to become soft and droop. Not watering for a long time will cause the soil in the pot to dry out, the leaves will darken in color, and the leaves will become soft.

Solution: When you find that the soil in the pot is dry and lacks water, you need to water it in time to meet the plant's water needs. Watering should be moderate. If water accumulates, it should be encouraged to drain out through the holes.

4. Control fertilization

Reason: Monstera cannot tolerate concentrated fertilizers. Applying too much fertilizer will cause fertilizer damage and cause the leaves to become soft.

Solution: Pay attention to controlling fertilization at ordinary times. If too much fertilizer is applied, water it in time to dilute it.