Hey experts ,


It's winter here in Australia and I ve been careful not to over water my indoor plants. However I do mist them twice or thrice a week to maintain humidity because of the heat from the heater. Are we supposed to mist the monstera/swiss cheese /fruit salad plant ?

I notice a little black on one of my old leaves. One of the new ones at the bottom seems yellow too. Am I worrying too much or doing something wrong ? Here are the pictures.

Thanks in advance.

misting does nothing for humidity, in reality. I don't see any huge problem. Normal for an old leaf to decline now and then. Stop misting, just maintain good watering.

Thanks a lot. Am just not sure about the ageing process of monstera leaves. Just grabbed some.more pictures today. All good u reckon ~

It's more than likely due to the heat and low humidity of winter. You can raise humidity levels around your plant(s) by sitting the pots on trays of moist pebbles; keep a little water in the pebble tray, replacing as it evaporates. I think your Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) will be fine as long as it isn't kept soggy or allowed to completely dry out; once your weather warms up and you can move it outside for fresh air, you should see more rapid growth of new leaves.

I think you are worrying too much and not doing anything wrong. Follow Lins' advice.

Thanks everyone. I will follow the advice.