How to Add Support & Prune Back Overgrown Monstera Deliciosa Plants

[@bearsm0m]

I could listen to her all day. No wonder her plants are happy and healthy -- she has good energy and a calming voice. Thank you for teaching us how to care for our little green friends and how to help them when they need a bit of extra care and attention :)

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you very much for your kind words! Means a lot to me! Green Cheers!

[@RoeRoe123]

That second plant, wow did you make it pretty and in no time. I Googled how to prune them and your shorter video came up. Now I'm signed in and subscribed. You're a great teacher. Thank you 😊

[@Mycityplants]

Awww, Thank you. Means a lot. Green Cheers 🌿

[@kaitalt]

Omg 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 THANK YOU so much for this! This is quick, simple, and comprehensive. Exactly what I needed.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching. May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy!

[@katherine3324]

Thank you so much! This video has been more helpful than the dozens others I have watched!

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful. May your plants grow happy and healthy!

[@francegagnon6123]

Aujourd'hui 29 nov. 2023, je suis très contente d'avoir trouver tout à fait par hasard, mais je vous dirais que je vous ai choisi parmi des centaines. Vous avez réglé deux différents problèmes en quelques minutes seulement. J'ai adoré ce vidéo. Je suis abonnée. J'ai envie de tous les regarder. Québec, Canada.

[@laurensalvo286]

THANK YOU. my monstera is absolutely taking over my bedroom!! haha now to secure the stakes...

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! :)) Thank you for watching 🌿

[@nastia4438]

Finally, I will be able to take care of my Monstera- she was growing wild for years and I couldn't get a grip on her!

[@Mycityplants]

Woohooo! Great to hear! Thank you for your comment and for watching. Green Cheers!

[@311Rosita]

How did you do it? My monstera is beautiful, but it's growing to the side and the stem is pretty stiff. I find this video very helpful because it shows an older monstera. Thank you.

[@tramaine_]

Thank you very much for this video! It’s exactly what I needed.

[@Mycityplants]

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

[@Lichtoranje]

Literally my favorite plant channel 🫶💚

[@Mycityplants]

THANK YOU!

[@briancannon1704]

Thank you!

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

[@selinhaydaroglu3052]

Hi from Turkey, thank you❤

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you!!!! Green Cheers!

[@cindytennessee]

Yours looks much better. I purchased one a few weeks ago. I have wanted one for so long because of the Swiss cheese leaves.😊 I like the idea of using the bamboo and raffia. That’s what I’ll use. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

[@earthlingcarl3179]

Really great video, helped me a lot!

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! So happy to hear that! Green Chers 🪴

[@tonyferguson8307]

Excellent video and advice! Thank you

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! Happy that the video is helpful! Green Cheers!

[@1122redbird]

What is that tie stuff called? Sounds she says "raffia" or something?

[@Astelan11]

Very helpful and clever. Thanks for this

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

[@tobydurrant4035]

Brilliant thank you! My cheese plant has never looked so good. Thank you!

[@Mycityplants]

Woohoo! Thank you for sharing! Green Cheers!

[@BeautifullifeHomeandGardening]

So beautiful plant❤

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching! Green Chers!

[@savoryexposure]

Wow this was amazing! Will be a big help for my monsteras

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! I am glad this video is helpful. May your Monstera plants grow happy and heathy!

[@Coopdegras]

I was ready to give my monstera a new home as it was starting to take up far to much space I added a moss pole a while ago and tied a few limbs up but it's just grown crazy in recent months maybe I'll have a go at pruning it back a little thank you.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Glad I was able to provide you with an option so you can keep your Monstera plant :) Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌱

[@lmz1996]

Thanks so much for this guide!

[@Mycityplants]

Thank YOU! May your Monstera plant grow happy and health!

[@prattcreekart]

nice video! and good idea to cut back the bamboo stakes. I tried to move a plant with long bamboo stakes and almost poked my eye out

[@Mycityplants]

:) Thank you for watching. Green Cheers and may your Monstera plant grow happy & healthy!

[@stuartscharcarnie1575]

Brilliant thanks for posting my monstera is getting out of control now I know what to do with it thanks 😊

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Glad the video is helpful! Green Cheers! 🪴

[@vibrantflow3511]

Thank you!

[@paulamclennan8856]

How do I prune the Monstera's thick trunk. I want to shift my plant to a better place but the trunk is long and twisted with few leaves. Help!

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! You may prune your Monstera plant back to any desired width. Not to shock your plant too much, cut the stem in a few attempts - once every 10-14 days. Make each cut above a node. Save the top part of the stem with the node, place it in water to propagate. All other leaves can be cut off as you go and placed in a vase as a nice leaf arrangement. These leaves will last long time, just remember to refresh the water frequently. Green Cheers!

[@sewanyanaimmaculate8927]

You do have good flowers

[@munequa81]

What if the one stem that needs to be raised has extended far beyond the pot? I don't want to lose that stem because it has gorgeous big leaves, but want to have it grow upward instead.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! It is not always possible to raise a stem when it is matured and not flexible ... Don't be afraid to prune your plants to keep them in the desired shape. If you cut this leaf together with the "knot", you can place it in water and, when new roots show up, potted in the same pot or in a new pot. Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌱

[@Mycityplants]

How to prune Monstera Deliciosa (complete guide) ➡ mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-prune-overgrown-monstera-deliciosa-plants

[@kellysdiycraftycreations5836]

Great video thanks. Where did you get your white pot please 🙏?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching. My favorite - www.lechuza.world/ Green Cheers!

[@kaurobipandit9183]

Loved your video. Excellent demo and explanation. My Monstera has spread out but not many leaves like the above. I will follow what you did with your plant. I have subscribed too. Thank you :)

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Glad the video is helpful. Green Luck & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

[@carolstuff]

Nicely done; thanks!

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you 🌱

[@zahrajangravi3589]

Thank you so much

[@Mycityplants]

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

[@Gio27071]

Thank you❤

[@Mycityplants]

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

[@CrystalWhitlow]

Oh! I had non idea you could use Raffia to tie it! Is it softer then a rope would be?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Raffia is softer material but rope also works. I use raffia mostly for its aesthetics + it comes in variety of colors. Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

[@jaynewilkinson4447]

Do you use moss po'es for monstera plant

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! I use Bamboo sticks or metal stakes for Monstera plants. You can use moss poles as well. Green Cheers!

[@janewilkinson-q1o]

This is the most helpful monstera video Ive seen, thankyou. I have a question about pot size. How many plants can you fit in 30cm diameter pot? Is depth of the pot important? How big were the pots in this video?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! Yes, the depth of a pot is important. larger plants have larger root system - pot should be deeper. smaller plants have smaller root system and the pot should not be as deep as for larger plants. 30cm diameter planter will be a great fit for: - Single 20-23 cm pot diameter of a Monstera plant Depth should be at least approx. 25 cm and no more than 30 cm - Combining 2 plants each 12.7 cm pot diameter Depth should be at least approx. 17 cm and no more than 22 cm ** The planter we use in this video is 33 cm diameter. Green Cheers and Happy Growing!

[@Gio27071]

Sometimes a day after i water the plant i see little drops of water on the leaves. Did i gave it to much water? ..

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! The droplets of water you’re seeing on the leaves are likely due to a natural process called guttation, rather than overwatering. This occurs when a plant absorbs more water than it can immediately use, and the excess moisture is released through small pores, called hydathodes, on the edges or tips of the leaves. Guttation is especially common when: - Humidity is high or the air is relatively cool, as this can slow down evaporation. - The soil is very moist, which is often after watering, causing more water uptake than usual. - There’s low transpiration (water loss from leaves), such as during nighttime or early morning. While it’s not usually a cause for concern, you may want to ensure that your plant’s pot has proper drainage and that you’re watering based on the plant’s needs rather than on a set schedule. Adjusting to slightly less frequent watering can sometimes reduce the occurrence of guttation, though it’s a normal process for many plants. I would recommend using the Soil Moisture meter to help you to establish a proper watering frequency for your plants. Learn more about how to use this tool here: mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-use-soil-moisture-meter/ Green Cheers!

[@bassemmokhtar4853]

Hi how ru miss u Dieffenbachia should be watered when moisture meter measures how much?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi!!!! 2-3 zone. Green Cheers!

[@kayslaughter1630]

Can a schefflera amate be planted in complete pon?. I do have a schefflera arboricola that has been in all pon for a year now, and it loves the pon, growing like crazy. Could you please give me your thoughts. All pon or to leave in soil and cover all around with pon?. Thank you so much.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Kay, Any plant can be potted just in PON. The reason we do not use PON for large plants in that the pot becomes too heavy to handle. Green Cheers! 🌱

[@kayslaughter1630]

@@Mycityplants Thank you for responding. So true for large plants. I have learned my lesson. I will not plant in pon at all. Thanks again.

[@kristigull]

Thank you, our monstera is out of control and this is SO helpful! Hopefully we can contain it until spring when I cut it back as you instructed :) 2 Questions for you (or anyone who knows is more familiar with monstera pruning than me!) -- 1. Do you ever cut the areal roots when you prune? Mine are growing all over the place. 2. When staking the plant, do you ever tie the stem to the bamboo up higher, as well as next to the base? As in, do you tie it to multiple spots on the bamboo stick? Wondering if this would inhibit growth or be ok if it needs more support. (same question for my leaning bird of paradise, I just watched your vid on that too!) Thanks so much, I just subscribed and am looking forward to learn from more videos on your channel :)

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Monstera Plant Yes, you may cut those aerial roots. Yes, you may tie stems up higher and at the base - just remember to check on those areas frequently and loosen up the ribbon/raffia, or move it over it to a different spot if it gets too tight for a stem. Bird Of Paradise Plant The same goes for tying stems of this plant. You may see how to in this video: bit.ly/3inszEo Green Cheers!

[@bassemmokhtar4853]

Hiiiiii Gardenia Water it when Moisture meter is at ... ????

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching!Water Gardenia when the meter reading is between 4-6. Green Cheers!

[@LifeandPilates]

My monstera was growing like crazy but I noticed was over root bound, it caused yellowing the leaves …I’ve cut it and propagated almost all leaves so started all over again for more monsteras

[@Mycityplants]

Amazing! Well done! Thank you for sharing 🌱

[@moshake8221]

Hi, can you do a video on how to use LECA balls rather than soil? thank you!

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! I do not use Leca and, unfortunately, will not be able to provide any helpful info. The good news is that there are many videos about it on YT.:) Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌿

[@moxa4367]

My monsters stopped growing, however it's healthy, just stopper growing. What might be the reason?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Moxa, The plant might not getting enough light; it might be root bound or in need of plant food. This is the plant food we use and recommend for all plants mycityplants.com/products/all-purpose-fertilizer Green Cheers! 🌱

[@teenacardiel6761]

Ty

[@Mycityplants]

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

[@KristenIndermill]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I was just gifted a mature and overgrown Monstera and am learning as much as I can. By chance do you have a link for the container you have your Monstera in that goes inside the pot?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Kristen, What a great gift you got! Here is the link to Lechuza shop where you can get these awesome self-watering planters : www.lechuza.us/home/ Thank you for watching & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

[@AuroraMeansDawn27]

We had one that was 12' x 12'. It was SO HEAVY we couldn't move it. Eventually we had to and the roots had grown into the wall and the floor.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi and thank you for sharing your Monstera plant story. You can trim those aerial roots. Trim close to the stem using sterilized, sharp shears or scissors. Green Cheers & May your plant grow happy and heathy!

[@Sandy-s6w]

Love your video. Great information. Please leave out the music as it is a bit annoying. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching and for your feedback! Green Cheers! 🌱

[@user-fv4vp4iu4v]

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[@julyunicorn5177]

monsteras dont grow wide they climb normal on trees so stacking is a must do ! the monsteras in this video are all just a wiold mess

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are right about the climbing habit of these plants, but some people prefer a "bush" look for their Monstera plants instead of staking. :) Green Cheers!

[@julyunicorn5177]

@@Mycityplants then pot more then one plant in a pot and prune it often that it stays a bit compact then it would be so much better :'D this big bush is realy not nice xD

[@gameova77]

​@julyunicorn5177 This conversation, although i agree with you, is hilarious! I'm so childish😅

[@julyunicorn5177]

@@gameova77 xDDD i have a lugh about the big bush that i wrote just now xD

[@vienna844]

Yeah, the Hollywood Elite nobody cares about them. Can you make these videos shorter cause nobody wants to go on and on and on and on and

[@Mycityplants]

Hi j smith! Thank you for sharing your perspective! While we understand that some viewers prefer shorter videos, we believe in delivering comprehensive information to ensure our audience gets the full value from our content. Green Cheers!

[@vienna844]

@ ok thank you

[@christinagreen1681]

What do you mean? It was an absolutely thorough and perfect video.

[@Camquarters]

Oh god there’s always one

[@alert1006]

Yes, very helpful! exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching! I am happy this video is helpful! Green Cheers!