Monstera Deliciosa Leaves Turning Brown

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Monstera Deliciosa Leaves Turning Brown. It is a normal adaptive measure of Monsteras and many other houseplants but is also a sign that your plant is experiencing stress. But some of the leaves have started drooping a bit and Ive noticed some brown spots on some of the leaves.

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Growing a Monstera plant does not require special treatment but this plant does have problems with the plant leaves turning yellow or brown as well as developing brown spots. Remember how we mentioned that root rot can damage the plants ability to gather nutrients water and oxygen. It is a normal adaptive measure of Monsteras and many other houseplants but is also a sign that your plant is experiencing stress.

Monstera turning brown because of sunburn low humidity poor nutrients over-fertilization transplant shock diseases and extreme temperatures.

Other problems such as excess direct sunlight pests over-fertilizing underwatering or sudden temperature changes can also cause brown spots. Other possible causes are inconsistent watering physical damage and inadequate light. The most common cause of a Monstera having brown spots on its leaves is leaf spot disease caused by overwatering or poorly draining soil. If you notice dark brown spots on your monstera leaves this might indicate that your plants roots are rotting due to over-watering.