monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa

5 diagnoses
Avg. confidence 90%

Diagnoses

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thrips

GR-8122
95%

Cause

Thrips larvae reside within leaf tissue, evading surface-only treatments like lint rollers or one-off sprays.

Solutions

  • Remove heavily affected leaves promptly.
  • Apply topical treatments daily (soap/neem/alcohol).
  • Incorporate systemic insecticide granules for at least 45 days to break the lifecycle.

Prevention

Weekly pest inspections with magnification; 14-day quarantine for all new plant acquisitions.

Confidence

95%

compaction

GR-8125
95%

Cause

Standard potting soil is too dense for epiphytic Monstera roots, leading to anaerobic zones and root rot.

Solutions

  • Amend potting soil with coarse perlite and orchid bark (1:1:1 ratio).
  • For maximum aeration, use a mix of equal parts perlite, bark, and biochar without potting soil.

Prevention

Repot in chunky mix every 12-18 months; ensure pot size is only 1-2 inches larger than the root ball.

Confidence

95%

iron deficiency

GR-8121
90%

Cause

High soil pH locking out iron availability, leading to yellowing between veins (interveinal chlorosis) which mimics sectoral variegation.

Solutions

  • Apply chelated iron supplement as foliar spray or soil drench.
  • Test soil pH and maintain ideal 5.5-6.5 range.

Prevention

Use iron-enriched fertilizers during active growth; monitor soil pH annually.

Confidence

90%

cold damage

GR-8124
90%

Cause

Exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causing cell wall rupture and hydraulic failure.

Solutions

  • Trim black necrotic tissue immediately to prevent energy drain.
  • Stabilize at 65-80°F and maintain high humidity (60%+).
  • Do not move or repot the plant during recovery to avoid additional shock.

Prevention

Use smart thermometers with low-temp alerts; relocate plants away from window panes during winter months.

Confidence

90%

yellow leaves

GR-0001
80%

Cause

Common causes for yellow leaves in monstera deliciosa include improper watering or light.

Solutions

  • Check soil moisture for monstera deliciosa.
  • Ensure indirect light.

Prevention

Main consistent watering schedule.

Confidence

80%
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