Monstera yellowing wilting even new growth dying
Plant: Monstera deliciosa
How long have you owned the plant? 1 to 6 months.
Plant Parent
Leaves are drying, turning yellow and wilting. New growth turned brown and died
How do you determine WHEN to water? I wait for the soil to be completely dry.
Describe HOW you water: I pour a small amount of water into the soil.
Light situation:
Fertilizer: I recently started using Nice Things Universal Plant Food.
Darryl
Thanks for submitting your photos and care details!
Could you please show me a close up of this leaf?
Plant Parent
Darryl
Thanks for the close up photo.
Unfortunately, I can confirm that your Monstera has a pretty severe thrips infestation.
Based on how severe your infestation is and how readily available Monsteras are – I would recommend discarding this plant and getting a fresh Monstera. Treating an infestation this far gone will take months and the already damaged parts of the plant will never turn green – which means you’ll be looking at a sickly plant for many months but it’s really up to you.
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As you become more familiar with thrips, you’ll be able to detect an infestation earlier in the process, which will greatly improve you chances of controlling/eradicating them.
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