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Monstera is a big-leafed aroid plant (often confused with philodendron) native to South America, where it vines up to 30 feet. It attaches itself to the trees using its aerial root.
This tropical plant comes in various varieties, including:
How to grow a monstera plant?
Growing monstera is quite simple.
All you need are healthy cuttings (preferably with a new leaf sprouting from it), a favorable environment, and the best soil mix.
As an indoor plant, monstera grows best in ample indirect sunlight and aerated, well draining soil. The growing season for this houseplant is from spring through fall.
Here’s everything else you need to know about growing monstera — from the perfect monstera soil to plant care:
The best soil for monstera has the following characteristics:
Monstera potting soil usually contains ingredients like biochar that help with nutrient and water retention.
Biochar also improves soil drainage, preventing root rot — which can cause brown spots on monstera leaves. It’s also carbon negative, making it a great alternative to unsustainable materials like peat moss, coco coir, and perlite.
The growing medium should also contain compost that provides this tropical plant with the necessary nutrients.
On top of that, a monstera potting soil mix may contain pine bark or orchid bark chips and sand for better aeration.
Note: Unlike Rosy’s soil mix, most traditional indoor plant mixes are sterilized with chemicals, which may not be good for your plant in the long run.
Here are some pro tips to take care of your indoor plant:
I’ve transplanted all that I could for about 3 weeks now and all of the plants appear very happy. I enjoyed working with it also. I would definitely plant more of my plants in the soil.
This stuff rocks. Good for the earth and a catalyst for adding houseplants to my collection!
Very good aeration and drainage, I tend to over water and because of the excellent drainage me and my plants are on very good terms.
I’m really happy with this soil mix. I repotted four plants with this mix 2 months ago and my plants are very happy. My monstera has grown 6 new leaves sine repotting. I did major surgery on my jade and it has put out so many new little leaves. I do pick out little mushrooms often but it doesn’t bother me. Will be purchasing again.
I received my FIRST order on Saturday. The bag was huge! I repotted my neanthe Bella palm and she is adjusting nicely. Then I used the rest to repot a huge sansevieria that I received last month and which was rootbound. This soil was extremely easy to work with and I managed to transfer my sansevieria into a larger pot with no difficulty. I appreciate the time which the team has taken to answer all of my questions regarding this soil. I am highly recommending and will definitely purchase again
I've been using ROSY soil for a little over a year now, and my plants have never been happier. I've noticed a significant improvement in the overall health of my pothos, with extremely fast growth. It's very easy to work with and provides everything your plant needs to thrive. I was able to use the abundance of growth to propagate more healthy pothos plants - all potted in ROSY. I would recommend this to any plant parent!
I love this soil. They're so beautiful and growing so fast
I planted some cuttings from a plant I dropped. At first I was a little apprehensive because the soil is really dark lol….but after 3 weeks she seems to be doing great. She even grew a new leaf 🤗.
I used Rosy soil to plant succulents. I mixed it with a little bit of succulent mix and within 2 weeks, the succulents had grown larger and had new growth shoots. I bought more to transplant herbs for the spring. It's well worth the price and it's all I'll buy now.
I love Rosy Soil! I ordered two bags from the site then used up both so had to get another bag locally. It’s really perfect for wall planters and hanging planters, Rosy Soil has far less loose dirt/soil/potting medium on the top of the plants so there’s less on my floor! I also have found way fewer fungus gnats since switching to Rosy Soil. I love this soil and apparently always need a bag on hand! I highly recommend mixing Oh Happy Plants Habitat Blends into the Rosy Soil (I am NOT affiliated!) for extra nutrients and all kinds of extra good stuff for your plants. Between OHP and Rosy Soil, I’ve greatly streamlined my plant care routines!
