u/balconyswing

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Advice needed!

Hi, I just got my first ever monstera Albo today. I got them as established, rooted cuttings in Leca from FB marketplace. I have never used Leca before, only used chunky soil mix. Since the root system is huge (pic 4) in the leca, should I keep it in that instead of chunky soil mix? How do you take care of a plant in Leca? Is it attached to a reservoir or are you supposed to fully water through until it comes out of the bottom like for soil plants?

Also, have I potted them correctly? Are they placed too deep in the pot? A few more questions:

  1. bright indirect light is recommended, but some recommend direct sunlight. Should I start acclimating it to bright sunlight?
  2. What fertilizer do you recommend in which medium?
  3. What humidity do you recommend?
  4. Do you recommend silica while watering? How often?
  5. Any other tips to keep her thriving and happy?
u/balconyswing — 6 days ago