r/Monstera

First time capturing one of them unfurling,so excited

I’m planning on repotting my Thai con and want to add a plant but am having trouble determining which is the front and back.

It looks like the aerial roots and leaves are facing the same direction. Aren’t the aerial roots supposed to grow from the back of the plant?

What part of the stem should I have resting against the plank?

Edit: see additional pic for another root on the opposite side of the 2nd pic.

Huzzah

Can anyone help me identify what might be causing this? I posted in the plantclinic sub, and the one response I received suggested thrips, so I wanted to cross check here.

I can’t see any visible signs of thrips, eggs, or droppings.

I assumed it was caused by underwatering and/or low humidity, as the humidity in my house is often around or below 50%. But now I’m less sure.

Several leaves are affected which you can see in the last photo. However, the lower leaves looked like this when I was given the plant about 18 months ago. Those leaves are still on the plant, and their appearance hasn’t changed since then which makes me question the likelihood of pests.

This stunning specimen is the third oldest plant (excluding trees) at Longwood Gardens. Really cool to see in person.

I got this Monstera Jungle Mint on 18 September.
The plant had some root rot.
I removed the damaged roots and repotted it.
I also applied SAAF fungicide to the remaining roots.
After 5 days, I checked the roots again.
There was no new root growth.
I removed the SAAF from the roots.
I repotted the plant in an unglazed clay pot.
I used a very chunky mix of soil, brick chunks, charcoal, pumice, perlite, and coco husk.
After about 7 days, the brown areas on the leaf continued to increase.
The first photo was taken on 3 October.
The second photo was taken today.
Before this, I kept the plant outdoors. The temperature was around 33°C, with some harsh afternoon sun. I moved it indoors to an east-facing window because I was concerned about heat and sun stress.
Today, I noticed that the brown area on the largest leaf was still getting bigger.
I decided to check the roots again.
The plant had been in the unglazed clay pot for about 9 days. There was still no new root growth.
The roots felt very cold and dehydrated.
The plant was indoors on an east-facing windowsill, and the AC was running in the room. I think the low temperature and dry air from the AC may have affected the roots.
I have now repotted the plant again in a transparent pot.
I have placed it outdoors in bright indirect light.
What should I do now?
Is the plant still suffering from root rot?
Could the increasing brown areas have another cause?
Are the roots dehydrated rather than rotting?
Should I leave the plant alone now, or should I take further action?
What is the best way to encourage new root growth and save the plant?
I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with a Monstera recovering from root rot.

My Monstera has been trying to unfurl a new leaf for over a week, but it seems like it has gotten stuck. It’s been in basically the same position for several days and doesn’t seem to be making much progress.
The leaf otherwise looks healthy, and I don’t see any obvious damage or pests.
Should I just leave it alone and give it more time, or is there something I should do to help it unfurl? I’ve heard people mention increasing humidity or gently misting the leaf, but I don’t want to damage it by trying to force it open.
Any advice from experienced Monstera growers would be appreciated!

I had a very full root ball and made amendments to the soil and I got 2 props that went fully black then these two lost a considerable amount of roots but I’m not sure why. The water ran through and seemed to dry out quick. Can this be saved?

I grew this plant from seed when I moved into my place in the Salinas/Soledad area in California. I’m moving in a few days and plan to start over with a new plant rather than move it. This was my first attempt and I had to learn some lessons along the way, but it’s generally healthy. I’ve never had a problem with pests of any kind with any of my plants. Does anyone want it? Or have any suggestions on the best way to donate it. (Before anyone gets concerned, the heater doesn’t get used.)

Edit: Found a taker and a few back ups. Thank for being your usual supportive selves.

Saw these on vacation and was so amazed. Never seen them like this in the US!

I just got my first Monstera from Home Depot (impulse buy because it was calling to me...I'll use a nursery next time!). I have done some reading but you guys grow some incredible Monsteras so I thought I'd ask here. What are my next moves? I know it needs support! The roots are coming out the holes in the bottom of the pot also. Repot? Separate? I want one of the huge beauties I see you guys posting! Thanks in advance for any advice 🫶

Look at this leaf in Malaga, Spain almost as big as my wife.

My wife is 5’2” for scale

My monstera albo I bought at the end of April and took this picture in May. I am very happy with the progress and wanted to share how much it changed over the summer.