How To Control A Monstera?

Tefler | 10:17 Sat 06th Apr 2013 | Gardening

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I've had my monstera for over 20 years - although the current version is a cutting of the original, which I probably made about 15 years ago. The problem is that every year it grows one leaf and loses another. This means that the leaves are getting bigger, the lower stem is basically bare and the plant is becoming both unwieldy and not very attractive.
Is a hard prune possible on a monstera? Or do I need to take another cutting and start again?
Thanks for any help you can offer.

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I have never been able to kill a monstera through heavy pruning. They do become unruly, top heavy and are no longer attractive once they show too much bare stem. I would take more cuttings and start again.

If you are going to prune it remember to give it plenty of water.

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Thanks, TTFN, I'll give it another go!

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