Pruning Instructions - How to Shorten Monstera
Develop as climbing plants Monstera long shoots on which the imposing leaves and Aerial roots thrive. Spurred on by your loving care, the majestic decorative leafy plants sometimes stretch up to the ceiling. With this cut, you can shorten the window leaf to the appropriate size:
- The best time is in early spring between February and April
- Put on gloves to protect against the poisonous sap
- Use sharp, disinfected scissors to cut back shoots that are too long by up to two thirds
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The ideal interface is just above a leaf axil. In this way, fresh shoots and further branching are supported. We recommend one Climbing aid remove beforehand. Then tie the shortened tendrils to it again, which ensures even distribution and harmonious growth.
Use head shoots as cuttings
Does it break your heart to dispose of healthy, vital clippings? Then use the shoots as ideal material for propagation. Any shoot with 1 to 2 leaves and at least one aerial root is suitable for this purpose. For the rooting, put it in a glass with water or pot it in
Potting soil.Do not prune back active aerial roots
The aerial roots function equally as adhesive organs and supply lines on the climbing window leaf. You should therefore only shorten a firm, active aerial root in exceptional cases. This applies, for example, in the event that she wants to anchor herself cheekily behind the baseboards. Only when a root strand has completely dried up and has died can you cut it back to the roots.
Tips
The name window leaf does not imply that the exotic houseplant should be in a sunny window seat on the south side of the house. A lighter one comes much better Location at the east or west window to meet the wishes of your Monstera. Shading should be provided on the summer balcony at lunchtime.