Monstera Leaves

KNOW WHEN YOUR MONSTERA LEAVES WILL SPLIT.

Your monstera leaves won’t split? So you got curious that’s why you’re here because you need an answer to your question about when monstera leaves split.

The Large, Beautiful Monstera leaf with its distinctive holes is one of the best features of our monstera plants.

I know Why you’re here on this blog because you have concerns about your monstera leaves that won’t separate, right? Let me share my knowledge about this.

Just Wait

Okay, When your monstera leaf does not have holes yet. You must first is to wait and not worry. Why? Because your monstera’s initial growth is typical.

Your monstera plant should grow and finally form those pretty holes and splits on its own when it is between two and three years old with adequate light, the right amount of water, and a little fertilizer. Be tolerant!

Give them indirect light

Give them more light!

Yes, Give your monstera plant the right light that they love the indirect sunlight. Your monstera leaves might not split even if you follow all other instructions to the letter without the proper light.

If you buy a monstera with split leaves, lower light may work, especially if you don’t want it to grow much bigger and take over your house.

However, you’ll need good lighting if you have a young monstera plant that you want to observe develop and flourish. The best windows where you can place your monster plants are those that face east or south, while north can still be used. Just be extremely careful around windows that face west since they often receive a lot of direct, scorching afternoon light that might burn the leaves.

If you live in a home without great lighting, don’t worry! You can always supplement with a grow light. You can buy ready-made grow lights or put grow bulbs in regular light fixtures, which can be an attractive alternative to greenhouse-style lights you can get from nurseries.

Watering and Fertilizing

Check your watering and fertilizing routine

We all agree that the most crucial element in leaf splitting is light, but don’t overlook the importance of water and nutrients!

Even while it’s not as exciting as having a green thumb, giving your monstera plenty of bright, indirect light as well as frequent watering and fertilizer will assist to make sure that your plant grows big, strong, and healthy.

In addition to making sure your monstera has lots of bright, indirect light, make sure you’re giving it the correct amount of water and fertilizing regularly.

Do you have any more advice you’ve picked up along the way? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. Also, feel free to ask me any questions; I’ll be pleased to assist you.