How to Care for Your Monstera in Winter: Essential Tips to Keep the Plant Healthy and Strong

The monstera is a striking houseplant, loved for its large, decorative leaves and ability to adapt to various indoor conditions. However, in winter it becomes more sensitive: natural light decreases, indoor air becomes drier, and temperature fluctuations can affect its growth. To keep your monstera healthy and beautiful throughout the colder season, it’s important to follow a few key care rules.

1. Light – the biggest challenge for monstera in winter

As the days get shorter, monsteras often struggle with a lack of light. This may lead to smaller leaves, leggy growth, or a loss of characteristic leaf fenestrations.

What to do?

• Place the monstera as close to a window as possible, where it can receive the most natural light.
• If the window gets very cold, avoid pressing the pot directly against the glass – low temperatures can damage the leaves.
• In darker rooms, additional LED grow lights can be very helpful.

Adequate light is the key factor that keeps the monstera strong and prevents stretching during winter.

2. Watering in winter: less is more

During the cold season, most houseplants use less water — and monstera is no exception. The most common problem is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.

Watering rules:

• Water only when the top layer of soil has completely dried out (usually every 10–14 days).
• Prevent water from collecting in the saucer under the pot.
• If your home air is very dry, increase humidity around the plant rather than watering more often.

3. Fertilize or not? A responsible approach to winter feeding

Monstera growth slows in winter, so fertilizing should be done carefully and in very small amounts. Too much fertilizer can stress or damage the plant.

Recommended products:
SHPRITZ LEAF TAB
Fast-dissolving tablets for foliage plants that support healthy leaf growth, bright green color, and overall plant vitality. In winter, one application every 30 days is enough to maintain your monstera’s condition.

4. Can you repot a monstera in winter?

Repotting in winter is not recommended. It should only be done if:

• roots are growing out through the drainage holes,
• the soil has started to mold,
• root rot is visible.

If the situation isn’t urgent, wait until spring to repot.

Proper winter care helps monstera stay firm, green, and attractive. The most important factors are moderate watering, sufficient light, stable temperatures, and minimal but targeted fertilization.