Montera is a very robust plant that is relatively resistant to many pests with simple but correct care. You can find out here what pests there are, how to recognize them and how to treat them correctly if your Monstera is still infected.
How can pests on Monsteras be controlled and prevented?
Monstera pests such as scale insects, spider mites and thrips can be controlled by showering regularly and carefully spraying the plant with soft soap and spirit solutions. An optimal choice of location, regular watering and fertilization as well as the use of neem oil against fungus gnats are effective as a preventive measure.
How can scale insects be controlled on the Monstera?
When infested with scale insects, it is particularly important to isolate the plant first so that no other plants can be infected. It's best toshowergive your plant a thorough cleaning until you can no longer find any lice on the leaves. Repeat this every two to three days to be sure that you have caught all the animals. Alternatively, you can spray the Monstera with a mixture of 30 grams of soft soap and 30 milliliters of spirit
How are spider mites detected and effectively removed?
Spider mites are relatively easy to recognize. Theirwhite long threadsrun across the leaves. Since the spider mite deprives the plant of many nutrients, it is particularly important to act quickly to save the Monstera from major damage. Isolate the infected plant andshowergive itthoroughly Alternatively, you can treat the Monstera with a solution of 15 milliliters of spirit, 15 milliliters of curd soap and one Spray liters of water. Repeat this every two to three days.
How do you recognize an infestation of Monstera with thrips?
Thrips aresmall dark winged animalsand like to sit with their whitish green larvae on theunderside of leaves You can find them in silvery-white places or Identify holes and balls of droppings on the leaves. Thrips also remove nutrients from the Monstera and you should react quickly before the plant is damaged. Isolate the affected plant to protect neighboring plants. Then shower or spray your Monstera carefully several times every two to three days and see if the pests reappear.
How can you prevent Montstera pest infestation?
The best way to protect your Monstera from pests is to care for it properly. The location plays an important role. Place the Monstera in abright place near a windowwithout direct sun. It should also be kept warm. WateringWater your plant about two to three times a week andfertilize every two weeks in summer. But don't overdo it. Monstera tolerate neither waterlogging nor an excess of nutrients.
Tip
Use neem oil to control fungus gnats
Sickness gnats are particularly annoying pests. The small black flies buzz around the plant when you touch it. They reproduce quickly and lay their eggs in the soil. Getting rid of them requires more effort. Shower the plant thoroughly and then spray it with a neem oil mixture (one to two tablespoons of neem oil per liter of irrigation water).
