mycorrhizal relationships on Monstera
Quick answer
If your Monstera has mycorrhizal relationships, the most likely cause is: Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with approximately 90% of plant species, extending root surface area up to 1,000 times through fungal hyphae networks.
Start here:
- 1. Add mycorrhizal inoculant at repotting (one application lasts plant lifetime)
- 2. Avoid hydrogen peroxide soil treatments that kill fungal networks
Why Monstera gets mycorrhizal relationships
Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with approximately 90% of plant species, extending root surface area up to 1,000 times through fungal hyphae networks.
How to reverse mycorrhizal relationships on Monstera
- 1
Add mycorrhizal inoculant at repotting (one application lasts plant lifetime)
- 2
Avoid hydrogen peroxide soil treatments that kill fungal networks
- 3
Look for white wispy threads in healthy soil as indicator of mycorrhizae
Keep mycorrhizal relationships off this Monstera
Avoid sterilizing soil with hydrogen peroxide or heat at repotting; use mycorrhizal inoculants when repotting; maintain soil biology by avoiding over-sterilization