Repotting Monstera adansonii

How to Repot your Monstera adansonii (video)

Are you repotting your Monstera adansonii? How can you tell when it’s time to repot your Monstera adansonii? Below I’ll show you step by step how to repot your Monstera adansonii and how to tell when it’s time to repot your Monstera adansonii. The steps to repot Monstera adansonii are similar to repotting the larger Monstera deliciosa

Monstera adansonii
Monstera adansonii

When to Repot your Monstera adansonii?

Before we get into how to repot your Monstera adansonii. Let’s first go over how to tell when to repot your Monstera adansonii. There are 2 things to check for as you decide whether or not to repot your Monstera adansonii. 

1. Check for signs that your Monstera adansonii has outgrown its current pot

If you see the roots coming through the drainage holes of your Monstera adansonii. This is a sign that your Monstera adansonii has outgrown its current pot. It’s time to repot your Monstera adansonii.

Roots coming out of the pot of my Monstera adansonii
Roots coming out of the pot of my Monstera adansonii

2. It’s Been more than 2 Years Since You Last Repotted Your Monstera adansonii

Another reason for repotting your Monstera adansonii is if it’s been more than 2 years since you last repotted your Monstera adansonii. Monstera adansonii should be repotted every 1 to 2 years.

Your Monstera adansonii will benefit from the refresh- the new potting mix and a larger pot. I personally repot my Monstera adansonii once a year because I think the fresh potting mix helps revitalize my Monstera adansonii.

Do you need to repot your newly purchased Monstera adansonii?

Newly purchased Monstera adansonii don’t need to be repotted immediately unless it is in a pot that has no drainage holes. Check the bottom of the pot of your new Monstera adansonii. Are there drainage holes? Make sure you double-check that there is no grow pot underneath with drainage holes. If there are no drainage holes, then you should repot your new Monstera adansonii. You don’t want your Monstera to sit in soggy soil, it can cause root rot which is fatal for your Monstera. 

What Soil Should You Use to Repot your Monstera adansonii?

When you repot your Monstera adansonii, use well-draining, organic potting mix. Only buy organic soil mix because the fertilizer is not as concentrated in organic soil. Non-organic soil should really only be used for outdoor plants.

What Size Pot Should You Repot your Monstera adansonii in?

Repot your Monstera adansonii in a pot that is 3-4 inches larger than its current pot. Make sure you pick a pot with drainage holes. 

How to Repot your Monstera Adansonii

Step 1: Water your Monstera adansonii

Water the Monstera adansonii that you will be repotting. The moist soil will help make it easier to repot your Monstera adansonii. You can start watering 1-2 days before repotting your Monstera adansonii.

Watering Monstera adansonii
Watering Monstera adansonii

Step 2: Fill the Bottom of the New Pot with an Organic Potting Mix

Fill the bottom of the new pot with an Organic Potting mix. Make sure you crumble any soil that is in big clumps.

Watering Monstera adansonii
Watering Monstera adansonii

Step 3: Remove the Monstera adansonii from its current pot

Remove the Monstera adansonii from its current pot. If you are struggling to remove the Monstera from its current pot, try squeezing the pot or shaking it out. That usually helps loosen the Monstera.

Repotting Monstera adansonii
Repotting Monstera adansonii

Step 4: Massage the Roots before Planting Monstera adansonii

After you remove the Monstera adansonii from its pot. Gently massage the soil to loosen the roots. Loosening the roots will help your Monstera adansonii establish roots in the new pot. 

Step 5: Plant your Monstera Monstera adansonii

Center your Monstera adansonii in the new pot then fill the side with potting mix. Don’t fill to the top, leave an inch from the rim of the pot. 

Step 6: Water the newly planted Monstera adansonii

Water your new Monstera adansonii thoroughly. Then move it to the same spot that it is used to in your home.

Check out my Monstera Plant care guides

Beginner’s Guide: Repotting Monstera deliciosa (video)

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Quick Start Guide: What to do with New Monstera Plant when you bring it home (video)

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