Oh dear, you lookin’ at your Monstera and seein’ them brown spots, huh? Ain’t no shame, plants be picky sometimes, just like kids. Now, should you cut off them leaves with brown spots? Well, that depends on a few things, honey. Let me tell you what I know ’bout that, nice and simple.
First off, if it’s just a lil’ brown here and there, like on the tips or edges, you might not need to go choppin’ right away. That leaf is still workin’, still doin’ its job, you see? It’s still out there, takin’ in the sunlight, makin’ energy for the whole plant. So, if it’s only the edges or tips that’s brown, leave it alone. Ain’t no need to rush and cut it all up, ’cause it’s still helpin’ your Monstera to grow.
Now, if them spots are real bad, like the whole leaf turnin’ brown, dried up and dead lookin’, well, that’s a different story. You don’t wanna keep that around, no ma’am. That’s when you take your scissors or somethin’ sharp and give it a good snip at the base of the stem. Just make sure them tools is clean, you don’t wanna hurt your plant more than you helpin’ it, right? Chop it close to where the leaf meets the main stem, and your Monstera will thank ya.
But let me tell ya somethin’ else. Brown spots ain’t always a sign you gotta go choppin’. Sometimes them spots come from too much water, or maybe not enough. These plants, they don’t like bein’ too wet, but they also don’t like dryin’ out too much. It’s all about findin’ a balance. So, if you see them brown spots, maybe think about how you been waterin’ your plant. Are you givin’ it too much, or maybe too little? Could be the reason right there.
Now, what about the sun? Oh yeah, the sun can be tricky. These Monstera plants, they like the light, but they don’t want too much direct sun on them. If you got them sittin’ right in a sunny window, them leaves might burn up a bit, and you’ll see brown spots start poppin’ up. So, maybe move it back from the window a bit, or give it some shade. That’ll help keep them leaves lookin’ green and healthy, just the way we like it.
Humidity, that’s another thing. If the air’s too dry, your Monstera might get all cranky and show it by turnin’ brown. They like it when the air’s a bit more moist, you know? Just like how we feel better with some good ol’ fresh air after a long dry spell. You could get a humidifier goin’, or just mist them leaves a little. It ain’t no big fuss, just helps keep the plant happy.
But don’t go worryin’ too much. A few brown spots here and there ain’t gonna kill your Monstera. They’re strong plants, and they’ll bounce back. Just keep an eye on it, and if a leaf’s lookin’ too far gone, like mostly brown, that’s when you do the trimmin’. If it’s just small spots, leave it alone, and let it keep doin’ its thing. The plant will keep on growin’, and pretty soon you’ll have new leaves sproutin’ up, fresh and green like the good ol’ days.
Oh, and one last thing, when you cut, don’t feel bad. The plant don’t mind a little trim here and there. It actually helps sometimes, ’cause it gives the plant more energy to focus on the healthy parts. So if you see a leaf that’s mostly brown, go ahead and snip it. But don’t cut off too much too quick, just the parts that need it.
So there you go, darlin’. Next time you see them brown spots, don’t panic. Just check how much water it’s gettin’, make sure it’s not sittin’ in too much sun, and give it a lil’ mist if the air’s too dry. And if a leaf’s lookin’ too brown and crispy, well, then it’s time to say goodbye to that leaf. Your Monstera will be just fine, and you’ll see them fresh green leaves comin’ in no time.
Tags： [Monstera care, Brown spots, Plant leaves, Cutting leaves, Plant tips]
