The lush, green, pierced leaves of the monstera attract attention from afar. They are the greatest asset of this exotic plant. Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that they begin to wither or turn yellow (e.g. as a result of care errors or a deficiency of the microelements it needs).
There is no point in panicking in such a situation. The flower can be saved, but appropriate actions must be taken quickly. If your monstera is wasting away, quickly water it with cheap homemade fertilizer made from popular fruits such as bananas.
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Banana fertilizer for monstera contains vitamins and nutrients that are needed by a weakened potted plant. You can make it from the peels of these fruits, which contain large amounts of: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, nitrogen and silicic acid.
Thanks to this composition Banana conditioner will strengthen and motivate a wasted plant to grow, e.g. because it was dried out or wasted due to too intense lighting. (its position should be bright, but not in direct sunlight). It will also increase the monstera’s resistance to diseases and pests.
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To prepare liquid banana fertilizer for monstery you need peels from 2-3 bananas (depending on the size of the fruit). Wash them from the outside with warm water and baking soda due to the fact that ordinary tap water will not remove the chemicals with which they are treated before transport to Poland so thoroughly.
Then put the banana peels in a large jar and pour water over them. Close the container and set aside in a dark place for 2-8 days. Water the monstera with homemade fertilizer once every 2-4 weeks, depending on its condition and needs.
Don’t like liquid plant nutrients? You can also add chopped banana peels directly to the soil as organic fertilizer. You can also dry them, grind them and mix them with the substrate.
