Monstera Vine Types

Yes! The growth pattern of the Monstera deliciosa is much like a pothos – vines that just keep getting longer. For pothos, because of its smaller overall size, they can be left to hang off the side of the pot.

What are the vines growing out of my Monstera plant?

Aerial roots are a part of monstera care that you may not know about until you actually get a monstera plant and start noticing a bunch of brown, stemlike protrusions growing from the stalks opposite from where a leaf connects onto the main plant. As a monstera plant grows, these aerial roots can get a bit unruly!

Are all Monsteras vines?

While not your average vine, Monsteras are certainly considered to be vining plants.

Can you train a Monstera to climb?

If you want your monstera to grow upward, it needs something to grow on and some help staying vertical. A successful option used by many plant parents is a moss pole. The moss provides an organic form of support, and the monstera's aerial roots will attach to the pole and help guide it upward.

How fast does Monstera vine grow?

In general, healthy monstera plants will grow at a rate of about 1-2 feet per year with the right growth conditions, including sufficient light, water, and nutrients.

Can you cut off Monstera tendrils?

Yes you can. Cutting the aerial roots from your Monstera Deliciosa will not damage the plant and the roots will grow back in no time. You can also leave them be but it can be an eyesore to some people. These air roots can grow out of control and can look unruly cables.

Why is my Monstera growing so many aerial roots?

Monstera plants are epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants, like trees, and climb up toward the light. These plants grow aerial roots to help them affix to surfaces so they can climb. Without these aerial roots, monsteras wouldn't get enough sunlight under the dense rainforest canopy.

Is it OK to cut off Monstera aerial roots?

A small Monstera deliciosa will eventually grow many aerial roots, creating a crazy jungle look – here's the view from below my monstera: I personally like this look but if you're looking for cleaner lines, you can cut off aerial roots and the plant will be just fine – as long as LIGHT is good.

How do I know what type of Monstera I have?

One way to tell is to look at the stem. Deliciosas tend to ruffle, pucker, or form cute little bumps where the leaf attaches to the stem, but borsigniana does not. Borsigniana is also smaller and grows faster than deliciosa.

What is the difference between Monstera and Monstera deliciosa?

Monsteras are actually a different plant family, grown for their fruit in Mexico and Costa Rica. The name is Monstera deliciosa because of the delicious large fruit they produce. Their leaves become giant, hence the name “monster fruit,” and can be quite dramatic, with variegation patterns that are almost white.

Is Monstera adansonii a vine?

Because Monstera adansonii is a vining species, it's pretty easy to propagate them. When left to run amok, the plants can grow vines between 10 to 20 meters long, which means you'll have to prune them eventually if you don't want to have to play jungle explorer in your own house!

Do monstera plants like to be crowded?

Monstera love to be cramped in their pots. They will grow huge regardless of their pot size. If you pot your monstera into a huge pot it not grow any faster or larger, most likely it will get root rot from all the excess wet soil, or it will direct more energy to root growth instead of growing any leaves.

What to do when monstera gets too big?

Trim the roots “In the case of monstera, the roots grow as fast as the plant aboveground.” To trim roots, gently pull the plant out of the pot, brush off the soil and use gardening shears to cut the roots back a few inches (by up to a third of their original size). Then repot the monstera in new soil.

Does monstera need to be in soil?

Basic Monstera Plant Care The plants thrive in dense, nutrient-rich soil, but don't do well in potting soils with bark or compost. If your container doesn't have drainage holes, make a few in the bottom. Roots that stand in water can rot.

When should I repot Monstera vines?

WHEN TO REPOT MONSTERA

1. Roots coming out of the drainage holes.
2. Your plant has slowed down in growth (or even stopped) ...
3. Your potting mix is drying out much faster than it used to. ...
4. You're starting to get a lot of yellow leaves and brown crispy leaves. ...
5. It's been more than 2-3 years since you last repotted.

How long do Monsteras live?

Monstera plants can live up to 40 years and are considered heirloom plants.

How often should you water climbing Monstera?

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Pro tip: Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or water left out overnight before using.

What to do with long aerial roots on Monstera?

If your Monstera is developing wild-looking aerial roots growing out of the pot and onto the ground, you can consider trimming them back. Cutting the aerial roots near where they attach to the stem won't harm the plant. Expect them to grow back, though.

What happens if you put Monstera aerial roots in water?

Monstera aerial roots in water This is supposedly because aerial roots can absorb moisture, which is true. However, placing them in water 24/7 probably won't do much more than make them rot and possibly endanger your plant.

Can you put aerial roots in soil?

Yes, you can put aerial roots in soil. By doing that the aerial roots will continue to grow in soil and will now have a purpose – to absorb water and nutrients.