Why does the Monstera deliciosa stagger?

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1. Not deeply rooted

2. No support

3. Branches and leaves are too long

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The branches and leaves of Monstera deliciosa grow staggeringly. It may be that the roots below are not firmly tied into the soil. You can cut off part of the roots and bury the roots deeper in the pot. It may also be that it is growing too fast and has no support. You can set up supports in the flower pot, place the flower pot against the wall, or tie the leaves straight with ropes. It is also possible that the branches and leaves are too long and need to be properly pruned to cut off the overly long branches and vines.

1. Not deeply rooted

1. The roots are not deep

Reason: Monstera grows erratically. It may be that the roots below are not firmly tied into the soil, and the foundation below is not firm. The branches and leaves keep growing and growing, making it difficult to support the weight on them, causing them to become top-heavy, causing them to stagger and make the plant unstable.

Solution: You can cut off part of the roots, and then bury the roots deeper in the pot to ensure that the roots are firmly rooted in the soil and can support the branches and leaves above.

2. No support

Reason: It grows very fast. If there is no support during the period of vigorous growth, and there is no support point for the growth of branches and leaves, then the newly grown branches and leaves will tilt around.

Solution: After the new leaves grow to a certain length, you can set a pillar in the flower pot so that the branches and leaves can grow along the support. You can also place the flower pot directly against the wall to provide support. Or tie the leaves straight with a rope so that they can grow upright.

3. Branches and leaves are too long

Cause: The branches and leaves grow too long, and the weight on them increases, which will lead to skewing.

Solution: Prune appropriately, not only to remove yellow and rotten leaves, but also to cut off overly long branches and vines.

2. No support

3. Branches and leaves are too long

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