Monstera Albo

Monstera Albo Soil

Monstera Albo requires an airy, well-draining growing medium to thrive. However, you may create a perfect mix by combining coco coir, orchid bark, and perlite at a 1:1:1 ratio.

Monstera Albo Fertilizer

Your Monstera Albo will require a bit more nutrition than a Monstera Deliciosa to produce its gorgeous, variegated foliage. It will benefit from monthly feeding from a balanced, liquid fertilizer during the warm growing season. Do not feed during fall or winter, and be careful not to overfeed, as this may lead to chemical burn. Your plant may also benefit from added nutrition during potting or repotting from a natural fertilizer such as worm castings. 

Monstera Albo Watering

You should rewater your Monstera Albo after the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried. Watering frequency may be reduced in winter. Ensure that you do not overwater your Monstera Albo. 

Monstera Albo Light Requirements

Your Monstera Albo will require lots of bright indirect light to keep it happy and vibrant. You should provide your plant with a minimum of 6 hours of light daily. However, keep in mind that this plant is extra sensitive to direct light due to its variegation. Conversely, if you do not provide this plant with enough sunlight, it will lose its variegation. 

Monstera Albo Temperature & Humidity

This tropical plant will thrive if kept in warm, humid environments. Therefore, it would be best to strive to keep your plant between 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and at least 60% humidity. As this plant requires above-average humidity to flourish, you should add extra humidity by installing a humidifier or pebble tray. 

Repotting Monstera Albo

You will need to repot your Monstera Albo every 2-3 years or whenever roots are seen poking through its container’s drainage holes. Repotting should be done in spring. Select a container that is 2-3 inches larger in diameter. Carefully repot your plant, refresh the soil, tamp lightly, water thoroughly, and stick in indirect light 

Monstera Albo Maintenance & Pruning

Remove any dead or discolored foliage from the Monstera Albo, but never remove more than 1/4 of the plant at a time. Use sterilized scissors for pruning. Dust the leaves with a microfiber cloth monthly to allow the foliage to absorb the sunlight and keep the variegation.

Monstera Albo Propagation

Monstera Albo may be propagated through stem cuttings. Remember that for propagation success, the stem cutting must have one or more nodes on the stem. To take a cutting, cut a piece of stem that has at least one node using sharp, clean shears. Place your cutting into soil and water thoroughly, and place in indirect light. Roots should appear within a few weeks. During the rooting process, it is essential to keep the soil moist.  

Monstera Albo Toxicity

Toxicity to Humans

Monstera Albo is considered toxic to humans and should not be ingested. Keep this plant away from small children and babies. 

Toxicity to Cats & Dogs

Unfortunately, Monstera Albo is considered toxic to pets. Do not allow your pets to consume this plant. However, if you suspect that your dog or cat has ingested any portion of this plant, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately. 

Monstera Albo Problems

Monstera Albo Leaves Turning Yellow

Yellowing foliage of the Monstera Albo typically indicates an issue with watering (either overwatering or underwatering), a lack of adequate light, or the plant is undernourished and requires more fertilizer. 

Monstera Albo Leaves Turning Brown

The foliage of Monstera Albo may turn brown due to lack of humidity, lack of moisture, or due to too much direct sunlight. Remember, this variegated Monstera is particularly prone to foliage scorching if left in direct sunlight. 

Monstera Albo Diseases

Monstera Albo is relatively disease-resistant. However, it still may be affected to issues related to overwatering, such as root rot. Ensure that you do not overwater your plant and that you do not allow it to sit in standing water within the plant container’s drainage tray. 

Monstera Albo Pests

Monstera Albo is susceptible to common indoor houseplant pests such as scale, mealybugs, fungus gnats, thrips, or spider mites. Therefore, periodically inspect your plant for signs of pests. Upon identification of an infestation, isolate your plant, and treat it with a pesticide, such as neem oil or insecticidal soap. 

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