How to Add Support & Prune Back Overgrown Monstera Deliciosa Plants

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Deliciosa plants are beautiful and easy to care for, but they can grow quickly and take over your space if you don't prune them back regularly. In this video, I'll show you how to add support and prune back overgrown Monstera Deliciosa plants so they stay healthy and look their best.
What you'll need:
✅ Bamboo sticks ➡️ geni.us/w49w7j (Amazon)
✅ Raffia ➡️ geni.us/awRN (Amazon)
✅ Pruners or scissors ➡️ geni.us/c0VJA (Amazon)
✅ Rubbing alcohol ➡️ geni.us/WjAlh (Amazon)
Instructions:
Take a few minutes to assess your Monstera Deliciosa plant and decide which stems you need to raise or prune.
If you're just raising the stems, use bamboo sticks and raffia to attach them to the sticks.
If you need to prune the stems, use sharp pruners or scissors to cut them back. Be sure to clean your tools with rubbing alcohol before and after pruning.
Tips:
1. The best time to prune overgrown Monstera Deliciosa plants is in early spring when they're starting to grow new leaves.
2. If you have any leftover cuttings, you can place them in water and root them. Once they have roots, you can repot them in soil.
I hope this video helps you keep your Monstera Deliciosa plants looking their best!
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Пікірлер: 79

@bearsm0m 4 ай бұрын

I could listen to her all day. No wonder her plants are happy and healthy -- she has good energy and a calming voice. Thank you for teaching us how to care for our little green friends and how to help them when they need a bit of extra care and attention :)

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you very much for your kind words! Means a lot to me! Green Cheers!

@nastia4438 3 ай бұрын

Finally, I will be able to take care of my Monstera- she was growing wild for years and I couldn't get a grip on her!

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Woohooo! Great to hear! Thank you for your comment and for watching. Green Cheers!

@RoeRoe123 Жыл бұрын

That second plant, wow did you make it pretty and in no time. I Googled how to prune them and your shorter video came up. Now I'm signed in and subscribed. You're a great teacher. Thank you 😊

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Awww, Thank you. Means a lot. Green Cheers 🌿

@kaitalt 7 ай бұрын

Omg 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 THANK YOU so much for this! This is quick, simple, and comprehensive. Exactly what I needed.

@Mycityplants 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching. May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy!

@francegagnon6123 8 ай бұрын

Aujourd'hui 29 nov. 2023, je suis très contente d'avoir trouver tout à fait par hasard, mais je vous dirais que je vous ai choisi parmi des centaines. Vous avez réglé deux différents problèmes en quelques minutes seulement. J'ai adoré ce vidéo. Je suis abonnée. J'ai envie de tous les regarder. Québec, Canada.

@lmz1996 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this guide!

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! May your Monstera plant grow happy and health!

@katherine3324 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This video has been more helpful than the dozens others I have watched!

@Mycityplants 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful. May your plants grow happy and healthy!

@sewanyanaimmaculate8927 Жыл бұрын

You do have good flowers

@carolstuff Жыл бұрын

Nicely done; thanks!

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌱

@cindytennessee Жыл бұрын

Yours looks much better. I purchased one a few weeks ago. I have wanted one for so long because of the Swiss cheese leaves.😊 I like the idea of using the bamboo and raffia. That’s what I’ll use. Thank you for sharing.

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

@alert1006 2 ай бұрын

Yes, very helpful! exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

@Mycityplants 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching! I am happy this video is helpful! Green Cheers!

@laurensalvo286 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. my monstera is absolutely taking over my bedroom!! haha now to secure the stakes...

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi! :)) Thank you for watching 🌿

@tramaine_ 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! It’s exactly what I needed.

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

@briancannon1704 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Mycityplants 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

@Lichtoranje 2 ай бұрын

Literally my favorite plant channel 🫶💚

@Mycityplants 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@Astelan11 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful and clever. Thanks for this

@Mycityplants 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

@user-fv4vp4iu4v Жыл бұрын

رائع جداً

@savoryexposure 2 ай бұрын

Wow this was amazing! Will be a big help for my monsteras

@Mycityplants 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I am glad this video is helpful. May your Monstera plants grow happy and heathy!

@zahrajangravi3589 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! Green Cheers!

@BeautifullifeHomeandGardening 4 ай бұрын

So beautiful plant❤

@Mycityplants 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Green Chers!

@Coopdegras 10 ай бұрын

I was ready to give my monstera a new home as it was starting to take up far to much space I added a moss pole a while ago and tied a few limbs up but it's just grown crazy in recent months maybe I'll have a go at pruning it back a little thank you.

@Mycityplants 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Glad I was able to provide you with an option so you can keep your Monstera plant :) Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌱

@Mairalife0 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful 🌸🌼🌺🌷🌹

@Mycityplants 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@earthlingcarl3179 10 ай бұрын

Really great video, helped me a lot!

@Mycityplants 10 ай бұрын

Hi! So happy to hear that! Green Chers 🪴

@kaurobipandit9183 10 ай бұрын

Loved your video. Excellent demo and explanation. My Monstera has spread out but not many leaves like the above. I will follow what you did with your plant. I have subscribed too. Thank you :)

@Mycityplants 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Glad the video is helpful. Green Luck & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

@stuartscharcarnie1575 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant thanks for posting my monstera is getting out of control now I know what to do with it thanks 😊

@Mycityplants 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Glad the video is helpful! Green Cheers! 🪴

@prattcreekart 5 ай бұрын

nice video! and good idea to cut back the bamboo stakes. I tried to move a plant with long bamboo stakes and almost poked my eye out

@Mycityplants 5 ай бұрын

:) Thank you for watching. Green Cheers and may your Monstera plant grow happy & healthy!

@kristigull 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, our monstera is out of control and this is SO helpful! Hopefully we can contain it until spring when I cut it back as you instructed :) 2 Questions for you (or anyone who knows is more familiar with monstera pruning than me!) -- 1. Do you ever cut the areal roots when you prune? Mine are growing all over the place. 2. When staking the plant, do you ever tie the stem to the bamboo up higher, as well as next to the base? As in, do you tie it to multiple spots on the bamboo stick? Wondering if this would inhibit growth or be ok if it needs more support. (same question for my leaning bird of paradise, I just watched your vid on that too!) Thanks so much, I just subscribed and am looking forward to learn from more videos on your channel :)

@Mycityplants 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Monstera Plant Yes, you may cut those aerial roots. Yes, you may tie stems up higher and at the base - just remember to check on those areas frequently and loosen up the ribbon/raffia, or move it over it to a different spot if it gets too tight for a stem. Bird Of Paradise Plant The same goes for tying stems of this plant. You may see how to in this video: bit.ly/3inszEo Green Cheers!

@user-dw1vl8mu1t Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video! I was just gifted a mature and overgrown Monstera and am learning as much as I can. By chance do you have a link for the container you have your Monstera in that goes inside the pot?

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen, What a great gift you got! Here is the link to Lechuza shop where you can get these awesome self-watering planters : www.lechuza.us/home/ Thank you for watching & May your Monstera plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱

@user-bo7nn6vl5l 7 ай бұрын

This is the most helpful monstera video Ive seen, thankyou. I have a question about pot size. How many plants can you fit in 30cm diameter pot? Is depth of the pot important? How big were the pots in this video?

@Mycityplants 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching! Yes, the depth of a pot is important. larger plants have larger root system - pot should be deeper. smaller plants have smaller root system and the pot should not be as deep as for larger plants. 30cm diameter planter will be a great fit for: - Single 20-23 cm pot diameter of a Monstera plant Depth should be at least approx. 25 cm and no more than 30 cm - Combining 2 plants each 12.7 cm pot diameter Depth should be at least approx. 17 cm and no more than 22 cm ** The planter we use in this video is 33 cm diameter. Green Cheers and Happy Growing!

@munequa81 Жыл бұрын

What if the one stem that needs to be raised has extended far beyond the pot? I don't want to lose that stem because it has gorgeous big leaves, but want to have it grow upward instead.

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi! It is not always possible to raise a stem when it is matured and not flexible ... Don't be afraid to prune your plants to keep them in the desired shape. If you cut this leaf together with the "knot", you can place it in water and, when new roots show up, potted in the same pot or in a new pot. Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌱

@kellysdiycraftycreations5836 10 ай бұрын

Great video thanks. Where did you get your white pot please 🙏?

@Mycityplants 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching. My favorite - www.lechuza.world/ Green Cheers!

@CrystalWhitlow 3 ай бұрын

Oh! I had non idea you could use Raffia to tie it! Is it softer then a rope would be?

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Raffia is softer material but rope also works. I use raffia mostly for its aesthetics + it comes in variety of colors. Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!

@moshake8221 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you do a video on how to use LECA balls rather than soil? thank you!

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi! I do not use Leca and, unfortunately, will not be able to provide any helpful info. The good news is that there are many videos about it on YT.:) Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌿

@kayslaughter1630 Жыл бұрын

Can a schefflera amate be planted in complete pon?. I do have a schefflera arboricola that has been in all pon for a year now, and it loves the pon, growing like crazy. Could you please give me your thoughts. All pon or to leave in soil and cover all around with pon?. Thank you so much.

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi Kay, Any plant can be potted just in PON. The reason we do not use PON for large plants in that the pot becomes too heavy to handle. Green Cheers! 🌱

@kayslaughter1630 Жыл бұрын

@@Mycityplants Thank you for responding. So true for large plants. I have learned my lesson. I will not plant in pon at all. Thanks again.

@moxa4367 Жыл бұрын

My monsters stopped growing, however it's healthy, just stopper growing. What might be the reason?

@Mycityplants Жыл бұрын

Hi Moxa, The plant might not getting enough light; it might be root bound or in need of plant food. This is the plant food we use and recommend for all plants mycityplants.com/products/all-purpose-fertilizer Green Cheers! 🌱

@jaynewilkinson4447 Жыл бұрын

Do you use moss po'es for monstera plant

@Mycityplants 11 ай бұрын

Hi! I use Bamboo sticks or metal stakes for Monstera plants. You can use moss poles as well. Green Cheers!

@AuroraMeansDawn27 2 ай бұрын

We had one that was 12' x 12'. It was SO HEAVY we couldn't move it. Eventually we had to and the roots had grown into the wall and the floor.

@Mycityplants 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for sharing your Monstera plant story. You can trim those aerial roots. Trim close to the stem using sterilized, sharp shears or scissors. Green Cheers & May your plant grow happy and heathy!

@paulamclennan8856 4 ай бұрын

How do I prune the Monstera's thick trunk. I want to shift my plant to a better place but the trunk is long and twisted with few leaves. Help!

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching! You may prune your Monstera plant back to any desired width. Not to shock your plant too much, cut the stem in a few attempts - once every 10-14 days. Make each cut above a node. Save the top part of the stem with the node, place it in water to propagate. All other leaves can be cut off as you go and placed in a vase as a nice leaf arrangement. These leaves will last long time, just remember to refresh the water frequently. Green Cheers!

@bassemmokhtar4853 4 ай бұрын

Hiiiiii Gardenia Water it when Moisture meter is at ... ????

@Mycityplants 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching!Water Gardenia when the meter reading is between 4-6. Green Cheers!

@julyunicorn5177 27 күн бұрын

monsteras dont grow wide they climb normal on trees so stacking is a must do ! the monsteras in this video are all just a wiold mess

@Mycityplants 25 күн бұрын

Hi! Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are right about the climbing habit of these plants, but some people prefer a "bush" look for their Monstera plants instead of staking. :) Green Cheers!

@julyunicorn5177 25 күн бұрын

@@Mycityplants then pot more then one plant in a pot and prune it often that it stays a bit compact then it would be so much better :'D this big bush is realy not nice xD