Should You Repot a New Monstera? Why Potbound Is Better

Leave It Alone

Monstera grows faster and stays healthier when slightly potbound. The current plastic nursery pot is perfect.

How to Water a Potbound Plant

Place the plastic pot on a large saucer or inside a decorative cache pot. Water thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Empty the saucer after 15 minutes. Water again when the top inch of soil feels dry.

When to Repot

Only when you need to water more than twice a week because the soil dries too fast. Then move up one pot size (2 inches wider) using a mix that matches the original.

About That Ikea Soil

Big-box stores source from the same wholesale nurseries as garden centers. The mix is fine. Just brush off any loose soil on the surface—it serves no purpose.