Okay, so I’ve been on this huge Monstera kick lately. I mean, who isn’t, right? They’re gorgeous. But mine wasn’t doing so hot. It was kinda… droopy. And the leaves weren’t getting those cool splits. So, I started digging around, trying to figure out what I was doing wrong.
Turns out, it was all about the light! I thought my Monstera was getting enough, but apparently, “enough” for a regular plant isn’t “enough” for a Monstera deliciosa.
My Monstera Lighting Experiment
- Step 1: The “Before” Situation. My Monstera was in a corner, near a window, but not directly in front of it. It got some light in the morning, but it was pretty dim for most of the day. I thought it was fine, since my other plants did okay.
- Step 2: Research Time! I Spent way to much time, read a bunch of stuff online, and Basically, Monsteras need a lot of bright, indirect light. That means light that’s not directly hitting the leaves, but is still strong. Think of it like being in a bright room, but not standing right in a sunbeam.
- Step 3: The Move. I moved my Monstera closer to a south-facing window,I put up a sheer curtain to filter the light, so it wouldn’t get scorched. It was a bit of a gamble, because I didn’t want to burn the leaves.
- Step 4: Observation. Over the next few weeks, I watched it like a hawk. I checked the leaves every day to make sure they weren’t turning yellow or brown, which is a sign of too much sun.
- Step 5: The Results! Slowly but surely, my Monstera started to perk up. The leaves got bigger, and I even started seeing some of those signature splits! It was like it woke up from a long nap.
So, the lesson I learned? Don’t underestimate how much light these guys need. If your Monstera is looking sad, try giving it a brighter spot (but be careful with direct sun!). It might just make all the difference.
