How to grow Monstera in winter, what are the precautions

1. Keep warm

Monstera is a plant with poor cold resistance and is easily frostbitten in winter, so be sure to keep it warm in advance. If the indoor temperature exceeds 5℃, you can keep it indoors. If the room temperature is less than 5℃, you need to put it in a bag, which can also keep it warm.

2. Increase Lighting

Monstera is suitable for growing in a semi-shady environment, but the light in winter is relatively soft, which allows it to receive sufficient light. Not only will it not be sunburned, but it can also increase the temperature and help the plant survive the winter. It should be noted that if the indoor temperature is higher than 15°C, the plant will grow normally and will not need to be exposed to light for a long time.

3. Reduce watering

Monstera prefers a humid climate, but because of the low temperature in winter, the plant often enters a dormant state. At this time, the demand for water is not high, and watering should not be too much. Just keep the soil in the pot slightly moist. If you water it too much, the roots will easily be frozen. In addition, watering must be done at noon when the temperature is slightly higher.

4. Stop fertilizing

Monstera requires sufficient nutrients during its growth process, but after it stops growing in winter, it does not need to be fertilized. If there is too much fertilizer, it will form a pile in the soil and it will easily burn the roots. Therefore, you must stop fertilizing in time in winter, unless the temperature is high and the plants continue to grow, then you can consider appropriate fertilization.