4 signs your Monstera needs MORE sun

[@alisn.7998]

It’s a pleasure to come across somebody who’s passionate about something, but calm and knowledgeable. No hype, no silly faces, just commonsensical advice. I’m now about to chop off the top of my 4 separate monsteras, so I can start again. In the last,move divided them at the base, which worked, but after that they did their own thing. Basically, I had no idea what I was doing. I really like the ladder stake idea, but as I have 11 foot high ceilings (I live in England, in a 18th century house), this might be a step too far, especially with fitted carpets in the rooms. However, one of my monsteras is in a cold greenhouse, and despite a couple of hard frosts this winter, looks healthy. So maybe I’ll try a ladder stake in there. Thanks for your videos.

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for the kind words

[@thatschicken]

Wow, your videos are a breath of fresh air. In a world of unlimited resources, it's shocking how hard it is to find a good, concise video about plants. I've watched hours of videos and learned more in this one than all of them combined. Thank you! Grateful to have finally found your channel 🙏🙏

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

@@KillThisPlant Hello!! I’m blown away to see you even acknowledge a new comment on an older video- that’s amazing. That being said: help?! I have a pretty fast, well growing mature plant I bought from a clearance section (!!) he was in rough shape, but doing amazingly well now. I get a new leaf every holiday it seems. Easter, Mothers Day, then Fathers Day, 4th of July and Aug 1st- my kids birthday. It’s crazy… The two oldest/biggest leaves are in rough shape still. Ripped, a few areas that won’t flip back the right way, old sunburn damage… should I prune or not?

[@KillThisPlant]

@@ThestuffthatSaralikes leaves that are still green produce energy for the plant. When the plant wants to shed those leaves it'll reabsorb the nutrients it needs and the leaf will fall off. Your job is to balance looks with plant health. It probably won't be a huge deal if you snip off 1 or 2 tattered leaves. But what % of leaves are you cutting? 10%? Probably fine. 50%? Probably not fine. That's my philosophy anyway. Sorry it wasn't a yes or no but I find that helps guide me with future decisions.

[@catrinakemp2685]

100% agree, well said!

[@jonasfelix1735]

Man, what a pleasurable thing to watch someone talk about smth that he is passionate about... You are a great dude, thanks for sharing

[@Bob-jm6no]

I really appreciate your videos. They are short and crisp and contain all the needed information. And your plants look super beautiful :)

[@adrenaline328]

Crisp 👌

[@PULAG]

He be getzin' dem proSource speCimenz while we get dem homeostatic depot and LowLowez Discount Weakboi Plantations

[@carlit7903]

I use lights for my houseplants, since I started with orchids years ago and limited windows, I began with CFL bulbs many years ago and now LED. Lights have always been part of plant care for me. Orchids are so easy to ignore and they thrive, lol. My first monstera is doing well, despite being moved around in the house from a south facing to a west facing window (and not incrementally as you advise). I currently have a light about 3' from my monsteras' tallest leaf, hanging from the curtain rod in the same window. I'm not getting as many fenestrated leaves so I'm experimenting with the light distance and duration. I get about 3 leaves every 2 days. When they uncurl yellow I add plant food. I let my monstera get almost dry between waterings. It's starting it's first ariole rootlets. Thanks so much for your content!

[@Katze822228]

my monsteras sadly can't get a lot of sun light because i only have one window and don't have space for plants there. But I recently bought some new lamps (just regular LEDs) that i put on my shelves to make my room brighter during the winter and my monsteras seem to love them. Their groth sped up a lot and they turned their leaves towards the lamps.

[@KillThisPlant]

Great! Grow lights work well!

[@Beefywheels]

My monstera is so glad I found you ❤

[@LoveeeJonesss]

My mother put hers in the corner of the kitchen right by a giant sliding glass door. Then she moved and out it in the corner of her sunroom. It’s always thrived. The thing is massive and she doesn’t want it anymore because it’s taking up too much room 🤣 I’m trying to get her to separate it, but I might have to do it myself.

[@ivinarussell7972]

Was scared to cut mines. Would ask my hubby to cut. I just cut it last night😢. Going to start one growing up not down😊

[@kaelynluvsya]

I’m so proud of my monsters, got her as a wee baby and now she is quite big! I think I’m doing something right! Great video and wonderful advice, easy for anyone to understand as well, which is cool. Thank you!

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad your plant is doing well. And thanks for the kind words.

[@chromeblicky]

C ccce

[@RebelsBestFriend]

I have my plant in a south faced window so it's getting sun. I'm a little scared about how big this mama is going to get. I finally found a place where it can thrive and grow good. Thank you for your direct way of answering questions. Your channel is the best I've found without the nonsense talk others like to talk.

[@denisemusicnut]

Thank you so much! I’ve had a monstera that I received as a gift, but got no instructions on how to care for it. In fact, until recently, I had no idea what it was called! I’ve had it for seventeen years and never knew until now that it could tolerate, and actually needs, more sunlight than I’ve been giving it. I’ll be gradually moving it closer to the window now that I know. Thanks again!

[@pamelaellis683]

OMGEEEEEE~ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I was in tears about my monstera and I was trying EVERYTHING! I live in a basement and I need desperately to have more plants down here. They bring me so my life and peace.

[@MultiRayofsunshine]

what a treat to find this video! my neighbor just gave me a same baby monstera only has 3 little leaves and I'm destined to keep her alive forever

[@maleahjacobs9678]

New sub here. Thank you for the brain dump on my Marcel (who clearly needs more sun). Must measure my grow light because burns don’t heal. That’s great to know. You just saved another plant

[@qaphqa]

I love plants. There was, however, only 1 (one) plant yt channel I liked. Now there are 2! Well done!!! (and rip my algorithm recommendations lol)

[@SaltLake180]

I just stumbled upon your channel. Useful no nonsense real life plant rescue mission. Thank you!

[@TheDSHeavy]

As a beginner, thanks for making this so easy

[@AzuriaSky]

Just found your channel - you are great! I am so tired of sifting through articles and videos that aren't concise or are just straight up inaccurate.

[@erin4U]

Thanks for making this information so clear! Sometimes it’s hard to understand plant experts lol but I’m loving your videos!!

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad they are informative and easy to understand.

[@keiheaherakiwi1611]

I’ve planted my 3 under a close to a well shaded in the backyard, they are thriving so well

[@vbggnana1386]

I’m new to plant ownership and you have saved me, and my Monstera! Thank you.

[@Bigmini1238]

Hey so I watched your video about moss pole and it’s direction of growth led me to this video. Great job on being descriptive of exactly what can happen and ways to correct. Thank you your videos helped me out. Keep up the great work!

[@creativekids33]

your channel is fantastic. i appreciate that you're direct, to-the-point, and dont try TOO hard to be funny. refreshing. keep up the good work.

[@KillThisPlant]

🥲 thank you. But I was trying extremely hard to be funny.

[@ralphdelio38]

Thank you for making such informative and straightforward videos. Always joy to see another plant dad in action

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

You are helping this first time plant parent become successful, thanks! Liked and subscribed:)

[@vickykent353]

Likewise. I love Lee's channel, and the name is such a hoot. He's got such a fantastic and clever sense of humor!!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Great information! Thank you. I enjoy your voice and how you focused, detailed advice. 😊

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks so much!

[@grannyplants1764]

Omg just what I needed now… I inherited a medium size messed up Monstera, and now I know what to do to help it, especially with carefully putting it outside. Great timing too, tomorrow the first day of summer. Million thanks! 😎🌱🌞

[@Mark-vf8op]

This was nice…calm factional and no nonsense. Thanks you for this! 👍🏻

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

I’m working on 4 Monsteras as we speak and I’m hoping with the winter months ahead I’ll be able to keep the leaves large. I’m slowly working on grow lights now but I don’t know that much about them, also looking for some that are budget friendly. Love your channel.

[@juliettexox9311]

I repotted mine and it still grew, so that's wonderful news for me!!!

[@suethompson6497]

Wow! I was looking for info on how to get my Monstera to do better and I got it all here in one video expertly explained. Thank you so much for sharing all your experience and knowledge. I am off to make a moss pole for my Monstera! 🌸

[@plantlifeforever6994]

Mine's about 2 ft away from a south east facing window and has no complaints! I've learnt keeping plants that most of them will appreciate a little bit of direct light.

[@eric3130]

I'm glad I found this channel! I'm new to keeping plants and need all the help I can get lol

[@OyaRevolutionary]

Your videos are so concise and to point. I’m glad I’ve subscribed. My Monsteras are so beautiful though I feel a difference in the both of them. I feel the monkey mask monstera is so much more sensitive. ❤

[@etnicia7973]

Your channel needs more love than it has, awesome content!

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks. I'm grateful for every view. Plenty of love so far!

[@Cer-mq3se]

Wow, ive had a monstera for about a year and it has grown a couple leaves since I got it but they've never left the juvenile stage and I never knew why. I thought maybe because it was still growing leaves that it was still doing okay, but I live in a basement suite that gets almost no direct sunlight so it is a little challenging. I Will get a grow light for it now! Thank you for making these videos! Theyre so enjoyable to watch and very informative ☺️

[@juamiglio]

Thank you for this info. I live in AZ, I have 3 Monsteras. The one that is in a window that get's a lot of direct sunlight & it burned the leaves. The Monstera that gets no direct window sunlight is doing amazing. The Monstera that gets direct window sunlight but only for a very short period of time is doing well, about in the middle of the other 2

[@tiffanyfree2059]

You video is so helpful and saves me time and money from having to run around figuring out my new three babies.

[@brightestmoments101]

Thank you so much for this video and another you did, on how to increase sun exposure. My monstera has now released a leaf with fenestration. I'm so happy!

[@KillThisPlant]

That's great. Congratulations.

[@endoneswa]

Top tips! Never heard before. Learned some new.

[@minekara6407]

Love your work. I too am equally obsessed with cheese plants. I have two giants over 20 years old! Thanks for all your helpful advice.

[@Pork-and-Beans]

I just found this channel and absolutely love it! Great content and lovely presenter!

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@MeneerSpijker]

Very clear. And chill. Thanks 🙏

[@mikaylieparco8894]

New subscriber here! Love how straightforward and clear your videos are-already have a lot to work on to help my plants thrive!

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for subbing!

[@headtiltcpr6149]

Thanks for these tips! They’re very helpful ❤

[@KillThisPlant]

Glad you like them!

[@sophiahegmann8387]

I love the laid back but very informative style of your videos!

[@corinnewelter1144]

This was SOOO helpful!!! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@DevinMcSalty]

I grow mine on my patio and it seems to love it

[@GoldMiningGermany]

Thanks for the great tips! I have multiple monsteras in different locations over the last year. Your tips helped me gain some deeper understanding! Looking forward to grow big leafs as yours! Regards

[@greenmable475]

Awesome tips! My monstera deliciosa is still juvenile, similar to the example you show, most leaves have small fenestrations. I’m happy to watch it grow. Thanks!

[@KillThisPlant]

Such a great plant to watch grow!

[@StanleyBabieee]

Great video. My monastera produced some similar leaves that died before unfurling. Will definitely try some of these suggestions!

[@KillThisPlant]

Thanks for dropping a comment. I hope the suggestions work well. Once your plant is stable and getting enough light you should see some great growth.

[@VinylUnboxings]

Shouldn't you already be a lighting expert though? 🤔

[@Avalon-jade]

I've only just started watching your videos and your explan stuff better than everyone on hear and actually keep attention On you

[@ivinarussell7972]

Hi just came across your videos. I have a beautiful Swiss cheese plant. Didn’t know what it was until a year ago. I wonder why my leaves aren’t as big as the ones I have been seeing. You said something about the growing direction. My plant is looping. I 😢 cut 2 pieces. I am going to start afresh. Your video are very informative.

[@ninana143]

The example leafs are AMAZING. ThnQ this seems like a vid Ill keep refering too.

[@blackstarbird]

I move mine outside every summer, they look amazing, but then struggle all winter. I won't be moving them outside again. I have the worst house for plants as I only have north facing windows. They are directly in the windows and seem to get enough light but i sure wish i had better lighting. Just found your channel looking for advice for my monsteras and you have really great tips. Appreciate your videos!

[@aramshloul4848]

I have a question,I bought a monstera two days ago,and the the leaves were growing crooked , why? Well the leaves are fine and they got holes and they are big but they are weird shape just like crooked like this (

[@cherylboyd5548]

I'm really glad I found you ❤️ cause you know your stuff.

[@abbytonyardor3701]

Great video! I have what I call a pot garden in front of my home. We have a lot of oak trees. So it gets filtered bright light out there in the summer. It is now so large that I don't think I can take it out next year...so we are going to move it down to our living room next year under a skylight . Right now it's in the dining room in a shady corner. This video really helps me understand how to move it next spring. I can't take it down to the living room now because the whole room is filled with tropicals that cam in for winter . We are building a greenhouse but it's been slow with our budget. It's framed in and hopefully next year I can give the living room over to the houseplants!

[@KillThisPlant]

That's great. Best of luck with the green house

[@abbytonyardor3701]

@@KillThisPlant I will be watching your videos to make sure I do the best job for our monstera baby. This is my first one.

[@katieflorse5961]

Lee u are the BEST! ❤️

[@MayBeLane]

My baby monstera is dying so bad. I’ve tried everything. I’ve had her for 2 weeks and all her leaves are shriveled

[@auntiekk6240]

Can you do a video on how to stake your monstera and when to repot? I’m so thankful I accidentally stumbled across your videos. They have really provided a ton of info on my newly favorite house plant. I’ve had my monstera for 2 years now and it has quickly become my number 1 baby and I have a lot of plants!

[@KillThisPlant]

I have made both those videos already, they're in my monstera playlist. More vids coming that I think explain it in a more concise way.

[@auntiekk6240]

@@KillThisPlant I just got done watching both. I started going through all the videos. Thank you for all this wonderful information.

[@KillThisPlant]

@@auntiekk6240 thank you for watching!

[@woowooone]

Thank you so much for this information. I am a new monstera mother

[@anitawaters4745]

Thank you that was so informative!!!

[@annaliesehicking]

Thankyou so much for your help❤❤❤

[@yolandastrickling1815]

How do you water your large monstera plant do you use a water can do you use cups do you use a sink? When is the best way to water a large monster airplane? How often are you doing it?

[@KillThisPlant]

I use a watering can. You should water until the soil and roots are saturated with water. I cant tell you the rest because it is highly dependent on temperature, lighting, soil type, age of the plant, humidity, amount of root mass, amount of foliage. unless are home and plants are identical what I do doesnt matter

[@Angie-ci1lp]

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[@AhriOfAstora]

Thank you for saving my plants

[@solapetals1156]

Love this super inspiring can't wait to start my water Garden, going to create a Diary and KZbin vid to record my progress

[@shinrin-yoku-]

Love your channel! Thanks for all the informative!

[@michepriest]

Amazing video! So many great tips

[@sandyheredia3027]

I bought one in summer and had her on my porch. Brought in for winter and put under grow light. I have only one south facing window and I have other plants there. Her leaves turned brown and died. I took her to the bathroom with one leaf and to no avail. I love them and don’t want to give up, but I’m afraid I have to😢

[@petecilione4166]

Good information. Always appreciated. Thank you.

[@KillThisPlant]

Thank you for returning to watch and leaving a comment! I appreciate it.

[@petecilione4166]

@@KillThisPlant always good information here!

[@jordanbailey3809]

My monstera.leaves are curling almost weak looking. It's in a South facing window with good lighting. I miss new growth and water when it's dry at 2in. Fertilize with 10-10-10 once every couple weeks too.

[@KillThisPlant]

I would stop fertilizer until your plant looks healthy. The most common reason I see is that ppl repotted into too big a pot with not great quality soil. Have you repotted recently? What's your soil like?

[@jordanbailey3809]

@@KillThisPlant I repotted last spring, I beleive. I used my own mixture for potting soil. It contains fox farm ocean forest, coco coir, horticulture charcoal, orchid bark, a little d.e, and worm casings. I did have it set up in an east facing window (I'm limited with my options) but noticed growth was really slow so I moved it to my south facing only about a month ago. The newer growth does look a lot healthier. Early this year I noticed brown spot so my go to is to cut the diseased leaves right away (why I repotted). Thank you so much for answering.

[@KillThisPlant]

@@jordanbailey3809 hard for me to guess without seeing the plant and knowing more. But if it's not pests or sunburn causing the brown spots on your leaves it's an issue related to watering.

[@kofidotse]

Best tutorial yet❤

[@asnaps6822]

Just as you shown at 1:33 my plant is just looks like that right now ..what should I do.. should I cut off that new leaf😢

[@KillThisPlant]

No leave it.

[@markpass7514]

Great info my friend. New subscriber to your channel.

[@shellianne5767]

Thank you, mine definitely is not getting enough light and it is not staked. Leaves are small and new leaves are not splitting so I will take your advice and see how that goes.

[@bushka087]

Whoa this is super helpful. Thank you

[@letsgrowmoe]

Your leaves are so nice and thick....My leaves need washed but I just bought my plant do you think I can go wrong by cleaning them or wait till it's been in my home for awhile? just little water marks from the grower I'd like to get off

[@Andreasideregts]

Hi, I live in a city where the weather is always winter -40 is the highest cold time and now is 10 degrees, my monstera diet growth new leaves in this winter time, do I have to change the pot?

[@MsJackson8833]

I just got a beat up monstera. I don’t know where to start to take care of it, but I want it to grow and thrive. Where do I start?

[@karenvonbargen4472]

We overwinter in Mexico in the desert and one of the local restaurants has a bunch of massive monsteras in pots in the screaming desert sun all day. Your monstera can handle a little more sun, I promise.

[@rumplespliffskin]

I live in a hot part of Australia. I moved into a place a year ago that had a monstera growing in the fence in full sun all day.

[@ladyblue4180]

That gives me hope!! I live in Arizona and I’m tempted to buy a monstera and see how it does outside!

[@poojadhir1436]

Hi my monstera leaves are tearing, still small in size and very dull and also how often it needs watering? Help me please I been googling but coudnt find anything helpful.

[@umpalupmpa]

Owww thank you i am happy to found yours video i have more monsteras plants and its time to Replant them 👋

[@tonyawallace6279]

Great content! I’m suffering with mine. They are indoor plants It could be my mixture

[@ml10102]

Can these be out on a covered patio with 3 fans in Texas? I get morning sunlight and evening sunlight if I would move it to the edge of the patio. Or, Is it best to grow them inside? We keep it cool all year round. About 73 degrees with some sunlight in the morning hours coming in big picture windows. TIA!! Love your channel!

[@KillThisPlant]

they do great outside. still, watch for sunburn, as too much light too fast can cause damage.

[@KlayExterior]

I have a leaf that looks like a mop. And it’s a new leaf

[@Happyyumaa]

Wow thank u exactly what I need it for my plant!

[@sharkbite6577]

Can you please make a video about the transition from juvenile planned to adult plant? I have a monstera that is super small with baby leaves I want it to get fenistrations this summer but I don’t know how long it will take. Thank you!!

[@iamtranyceproductions]

I'm glad I found your channel 🎉

[@vebzia]

lee! where can i find more plant content creators like you?

[@bbsita83]

Hi! I’m a new subscriber and love your content! I’m new to the plant world and would love your feedback on an issue I have. I purchased a monstera plant two weeks ago and a few days ago i noticed some leaves developing black spots mostly on the edges, what could be the cause of this and how can I fix it? Thank you!!!

[@kiranmathur]

Hello ,how to remove hard water stains from Monstera leaf ?

[@auntiekk6240]

One of the leaves on my giant monstera is burnt at the tip. What can I do to fix that?

[@yolandastrickling1815]

Hello Lee, I just repotted my Monstera plant. It’s big it’s beautiful, but I noticed a few leaves turn yellow and they are the really small leaves. Mostly that’s underneath the big leaves. I seem to fight with those the most, but I reported my plant. I noticed a few leaves turning yellow is this normal? What can I do to prevent it? Please help me out thank you

[@KillThisPlant]

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[@929jpotter]

How do I know when it’s time to repot my rooted monstera cutting? It’s growing, but looks pale to yellow.

[@KillThisPlant]

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[@chi_bot8648]

general question here: I put my growlights on 10h a day for some years now, Should I reduce the lights on time to around 8 hours in the spring/winter?

[@KillThisPlant]

Reducing the light would slow your plants growth.

[@claudiapolio6123]

I finally got this plant but now is getting brown spots please help!!!! I really love this plant 😭😭 any suggestions you could give me I’ll truly appreciate it

[@jyotikasinha8466]

Very well explained. Thanks