Yellowing or drying leaves can happen to even the best plant parents. Here’s what might be causing it and how to fix it: Overwatering:Signs: Yellowing lower leaves, mushy stems, or black roots. Solution: Check the roots. If they’re mushy or black, trim them with sterilized scissors. Repot with fresh, well-draining soil in a pot with drainage holes. Water only when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry.
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Underwatering: Signs: Yellow, crispy leaves or wilting. Solution: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring it drains completely. Use a moisture meter or stick your finger into the soil to check dryness.
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Insufficient Light: Signs: Fading variegation or pale yellow leaves. Solution: Place your plant in bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sun, which can burn the white parts of the leaves.
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Low Humidity: Signs: Brown or crispy edges on leaves. Solution: Increase humidity to 50-60% using a humidifier, pebble tray, or by grouping plants together. Avoid misting the white parts of the leaves to prevent spotting.
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Nutrient Deficiency: Signs: Older leaves yellowing first, small or pale new growth. Solution: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., NPK 10-10-10) every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
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Transplant Shock: Signs: Yellowing or drooping after repotting. Solution: Keep the plant in a stable environment and avoid overwatering. Allow time for it to adjust before making further changes.
What to Do If Leaves Are Already Yellowing or Drying:
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Inspect the Roots: Remove the plant from its pot and check for mushy or rotten roots. Trim any unhealthy roots and repot in fresh soil.
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Prune Damaged Leaves: Use sterilized scissors to remove fully yellow or dried leaves. This helps the plant redirect energy to new growth.
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Adjust Watering Habits: Only water when the soil is dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in water to prevent root rot.
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Provide the Right Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight. If natural light is limited, use a grow light to supplement.
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Boost Humidity : Use a humidifier or a pebble tray to maintain consistent humidity levels, especially in dry indoor conditions.
Low Humidity
Monstera deliciosa prefers medium to high humidity.4 However, average household humidity is often as low as 30 percent, especially in winter, which is too low for tropical plants. Lack of humidity can cause a monstera's leaves to brown at the edges, then turn yellow, and then fall off. for more detail here
Signs Your Plant Is Recovering:
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New leaves appear with bright, healthy variegation.
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Existing leaves stop yellowing or drying out.
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The plant starts showing steady growth.
Monstera Thai Constellations are resilient plants with the right care. If your plant is struggling, be patient and consistent—it’ll reward you with its stunning, unique leaves! 🌿✨ Yume Garden Indonesia ❤
