Are monsteras quick growers

[Addie007]

My Fiancé got this monstera for my birth day in the third week of December last year. We are now at the end of January and I have not seen any progress. The plant only has three leaves however the nursery sold it in a huge 12” pot. With pretty dense soil. Is the pot too big for the plant??

 

[Oliver Buckle]

It should make about a foot, maybe a bit more, in a year.

 

[Addie007]

Ok. So no need to worry or put in a smaller pot??

 

[Marck]

The growth rate of Monstera deliciosa can be quite variable. As your plant is small with just a few leaves, the growth may be slow at first. However, being in a tropical climate, I would think that some growth would be evident year-round. Does the soil and container drain well?

The photo of your Monstera is odd. It looks like there is soil or fabric immediately underneath the closest leaf, but the background looks far away and blurred. I'm guessing that is just an artifact of how the auto-focus works on your camera.

 

[Addie007]

Hi. Thank you for your feedback.
The pot was just seated on a piece of fabric. The soil is very dense. Took a long time before I had to water.

 

[Marck]

If the soil is very dense, you may want to consider repotting it. Monstera deliciosa usually benefits from well-drained soil.

 

[Addie007]

Ok will do thank you.

 

[subtropix]

Outside, in the summer, in a warm climate, they are fast. If it is indoors, in the winter, it will need some winter sun. Mine is currently growing actively in mid winter, but not nearly as fast as in the summer. They are actually rather aggressive in growth if happy.

 

[Addie007]

Thank you for your feedback.

I live in the Caribbean so no winter for me. And it’s outside getting plenty of bright light. This is why I am a bit concerned.
I will continue to monitor and see what happens.

 

[subtropix]

Yes, it should be growing then. Are you feeding?

 

[Addie007]

Yes I am feeding. Hopefully I will see some progress soon.