Thai Constellation Monstera

Thai Constellation Monstera Soil

This epiphytic plant will like to be grown in loose, airy soil. You may create a perfect growing medium by combining a standard potting mix with incorporations of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir to improve drainage. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Fertilizer

Your Thai Constellation Monstera will require regular feeding throughout the growing season. Select a balanced liquid fertilizer and feed your plant monthly, ensuring that you follow all label instructions. Do not feed your plant in fall or winter. To avoid chemical burn, avoid overfeeding, water before fertilizing, and perform a flush annually to reduce the buildup of salts. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Watering

Depending on growing conditions, you will likely need to water your Monstera weekly. Watering frequency may be reduced in winter to once a month. You should rewater this plant after the top inch of soil becomes dry. As this plant is sensitive to chemicals in the water, you should use rainwater, distilled, or filtered water. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Light Requirements

Your Thai Constellation Monstera will require plenty of filtered light. This plant will not tolerate direct sunlight or low light conditions. Therefore, you should select a bright, sunny room to keep your Monstera in and place it near a bright window, such as an eastern-facing window. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Temperature & Humidity

Your Monstera will like to be kept in warm, humid conditions. Therefore, you should always strive to keep your plant between 64-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Never expose your Monster to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, as this may cause permanent damage to your plant. Additionally, as this plant desires to be grown in a humid environment, you should aid to grow your plant in an environment with more than 60% humidity. Higher humidity levels will encourage your plant to thrive. Increase the humidity of your home easily by installing a humidifier. Alternatively, you may add a pebble tray for your Monstera. Additionally, your plant will enjoy a daily misting. 

Repotting Thai Constellation Monstera

As this Monstera is a slow grower, you will only need to repot it every 2-3 years. Select a container that is 2-3 inches larger than the previous container. Repot your plant, refresh the soil, tamp lightly, water thoroughly, place them in indirect light. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Maintenance & Pruning

You should periodically remove discolored, dead, or old foliage from your plant during fall. Use sharp, clean shears. Pruning will improve air circulation and allow younger foliage to receive more nutrients. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Propagation

You may easily propagate your Monstera through stem cuttings. To take a stem cutting, remove a piece of stem that has at least one leaf and aerial roots. The stem(s) should be at least 6-8 inches in length. Allow the cutting(s) to callus overnight, and then place your cutting(s) into water or soil. Rooting hormones may encourage successful rooting. If using water, ensure that the water does not become dried out or murky. Cuttings should be placed into indirect light, and within a few weeks, roots should appear. After roots are a few inches long, plant them into their container. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Toxicity

Toxicity to Humans

The Thai Constellation Monstera is considered mildly toxic to humans. Therefore, you should never ingest this plant 

Toxicity to Cats & Dogs

Unfortunately, the Thai Constellation Monstera is considered toxic to pets. Do not allow you dog or cat to consume this plant. However, if you suspect your pet has ingested any part of this plant, you should contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Problems

Thai Constellation Monstera Leaves Turning Yellow

The foliage of the Thai Constellation Monstera may turn yellow due to overfertilization, disease, or pest issues. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Leaves Turning Brown

Browning may be due to overwatering, lack of humidity, or too much direct sunlight. Additionally, the Thai Constellation Monstera, is very sensitive to chemicals in tap water, which may cause browning of the foliage. It is best to water your plant with distilled water, filtered water, or rainwater. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Diseases

The Thai Constellation Monstera may be affected by powdery mildew, Anthracnose, Monstera leaf blight, and root rot. Ensure that you do not overwater your plant and that it has plenty of air circulation. If you see that your plant is displaying signs of disease, isolate your plant, and treat it with a fungicide. 

Thai Constellation Monstera Pests

Your Thai Constellation Monstera may be affected by common indoor plant pests, such as scale, spider mites, mealybugs, and more. Upon identification of infestation, isolate your plant, and treat it with insecticidal soap. 

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