Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with my monstera lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. The whole thing started because I was curious about how these plants handle the cold. I mean, we all know they love warmth and humidity, but what happens when things get a little chilly?
So, I decided to do a little experiment. Nothing too crazy, just wanted to see how my monstera would react to slightly lower temperatures than usual. First, I got my place a bit colder, moved my monstera to this chilly spot, it’s like the plant’s winter vacation home.
Observations Over Time
- Day 1: Moved the monstera to the cooler spot. It’s noticeably colder, but not freezing. The plant looks fine, no visible changes.
- Day 3: Still no major changes. I’m checking the leaves regularly, making sure they don’t start looking sad or droopy.
- Day 7: I’ve noticed the soil is staying moist for longer. That makes sense, less heat means less evaporation. I’m being careful not to overwater.
- Day 10: Okay, now I see some changes. The growth has definitely slowed down. No new leaves are popping up.
- Day 14: The leaves still look healthy, which is good. But the plant is clearly not as lively as it was in the warmer spot.
After two weeks, I moved the monstera back to its usual, warmer spot. I was a bit worried about shocking it with the temperature change, but it seemed to handle it okay. Slowly but surely, it started perking up again. New leaves started to show, and it felt like my green buddy was back to its old self.
Honestly, it wasn’t the most scientific experiment ever, but I did learn a few things. Monsteras definitely don’t love the cold. They can tolerate it for a bit, but they won’t be thriving. Growth slows down, and they just seem a little less happy overall. Oh, and you gotta watch out for overwatering when it’s cold, because the soil doesn’t dry out as fast. I kept checking the soil and leaves, making sure they weren’t getting too dry or too droopy.
So, yeah, that’s my little monstera adventure. If you’re thinking about testing your plant’s cold tolerance, I’d say go for it, but be gentle. And maybe don’t leave them in the cold for too long, unless you want a slow-growing, kinda grumpy plant. They are called “tropical” for a reason!
