Why doesn’t your Monstera make holes in its leaves? The solution will amaze you

The mystery of the Monstera without holes

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Monstera deliciosaa tropical plant with large, luxuriant leaves often pierced with holes. So elegant and unique with its perforated foliage, it’s a real headache for some when their Monstera stubbornly refuses to develop these characteristic holes.

If you’re wondering why your Monstera doesn’t make holes in its leaves, the answer may well surprise you.

Monstera and its holes: a question of maturity

The Monstera deliciosaalso known as Swiss cheese plantMonstera is known for its thick, shiny leaves punctuated with holes. However, to observe this characteristic, it’s essential to understand that not all Monstera leaves come pre-drilled from nature.

In fact, it’s a question of maturity. The leaves of a young Monstera are whole, without perforations. Over time, as the plant matures, its new leaves begin to develop these famous holes. As a result, a Monstera without holes is usually simply a young Monstera.

Environmental circumstances

It’s not just age that plays a part in the appearance of leaf holes. The plant’s environmental conditions also play a critical role. In fact, for your Monstera deliciosa develops its distinctive holes, it needs plenty of light (but not direct sunlight), a sufficiently warm and humid temperature, and good watering (but not too much).

If your plant lives in less than optimal conditions, whether in terms of light, temperature, humidity or watering, it may not develop the famous holes despite its maturity.

Change of location and treatment

If your Monstera is mature and environmental conditions are optimal, but the plant is still not producing new leaves with holes, it might just need a little shake-up.

You could try changing the plant’s location, or altering your watering routine, to see if these changes encourage the development of new leaves with holes.

In conclusion, even if your Monstera doesn’t make holes in its leaves, there’s usually nothing to worry about. With a little time, the right environmental conditions and sometimes a few small modifications, your Monstera should start producing its iconic perforated leaves.

Patience and observation are the key words to enable your plant to fully reveal its unique and singular beauty.