Monstera Deliciosa Root Pruning. Conduct this type of pruning each year especially in confined spaces. And its easy too.
To keep your vine flowering and attractive remove up to one-third of its length although you can prune more if necessary. Cuttings can be used to start new plants. Monstera deliciosa - Split leaf PhilodendronIf you Monstera deliciosa is getting too big then its time to prune it.
Save any major pruning of your Monstera for the spring and summer months but you can remove dry or dead leaves all year round.
If you think a lack of light might have contributed to the root rot problem you might want to move it closer to a window or supplement with a grow light like this one so the problem doesnt happen again. These are great indoor plants and also. Hard prune your Monstera deliciosa once every few years or as needed to control the shape and size of the plant. It can also be a sign that the plant is becoming root-bound and unable to take up water if roots are beginning to grow out of the bottom of the pot its time to pot it into a large one.
