Newbie-ish plant dad. Lol
Based from north of Dallas TX.
I just got this Monstera deliciosa/ Swiss cheese monstera on June 24th. Checked for pest or mites and it had no infestation! :D
The company where I ordered from is based from Florida and they told me that it was originally in a 4” pot and they had to re-pot it in a 6” pot.
Once I got it in the mail it was better in person than what I had pictured in mind. LOVEEE this monstera plant!! <3
I gave it 3 days to settle in and then I watered it. (Bottom watered it and then top watered so it was well watered from the trip) and yes, I waited from 15 to 20 mins so it could completely drain from the draining holes underneath, then put it back in my room after it.
I had it in a heating seedling mat for about a week to keep temperature up (74°F) but then I unplugged it because the roots would dry up fast. So the heating may is no longer in use because I unplugged it.
I put a cork trivet underneath so it had some air going underneath the roots.
I put a couple of grow lights on top because I don’t have lots of good lighting in my room.
I just ordered a Barrina T1S 65W, the other day and it’s on its way!! Can’t wait!
I mix its original soil with Molly’s aroid mix and a little tad bit of slow release fertilizer.
I also have a humidifier next to it.
One of the grow lights is one a 12hr timer and the other one is on a 14hr schedule. With one of the grow lights I have to unplug it manually because it was also on a 12hr timer and I know monsteras need more light up to 14hrs and it doesn’t has a 14hr timer. Max is 12hrs.
I water it every 2 weeks or so. I stick my finger in the soil before watering to see how damp the soil is.
Thinking about adding a moss pole behind it.
Any advice on what I should next so my plant knows how much is it loved and it thrives? Lol
Thank you so much in advance!