fenestration support on Monstera Deliciosa
Quick answer
If your Monstera Deliciosa has fenestration support, the most likely cause is: Monstera deliciosa is a hemiepiphyte; without a vertical support (thigmotropism), the plant remains in a 'searching' phase with smaller leaves. Vertical support triggers hormonal shifts (auxin redistribution) that signal the plant to produce larger, more mature foliage with increased fenestration.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Install a genuine moss pole (not coco coir) or cedar plank.
- 2. 2. Secure the main stem (not the petioles) to the pole using soft plant ties.
Why Monstera Deliciosa gets fenestration support
Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa is a hemiepiphyte; without a vertical support (thigmotropism), the plant remains in a 'searching' phase with smaller leaves. Vertical support triggers hormonal shifts (auxin redistribution) that signal the plant to produce larger, more mature foliage with increased fenestration.
How to reverse fenestration support on Monstera Deliciosa
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1. Install a genuine moss pole (not coco coir) or cedar plank.
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2. Secure the main stem (not the petioles) to the pole using soft plant ties.
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3. Keep the moss pole moist to encourage aerial root attachment, which increases nutrient uptake.
Keep fenestration support off this Monstera Deliciosa
Install a support structure once the plant begins to produce its first aerial roots or reaches 12 inches in height.
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