It happens that only the edges of the leaves dry and turn brown, such cases are observed when the Monstera is too small a pot or it needs a strong diet. I would really appreciate it. Your humidity level. Misting the leaves of your Monstera … They never got to the stage where they would flatten out. These plants prefer dappled sunlight or partial shade - direct sun is not appreciated. Low humidity and dry soil cause leaves to brown on their edges, later followed by entire yellowing. Any idea why? Leaf spots, leaf blights, and tip burns can all mean leaves turning brown on philodendrons. Well, i reptted it after cutting away some dead roots and since i got it in january has now put about 7 new leaves and is getting thick aerial roots on the stems. Philodendron leaves turning yellow and brown could also be caused by certain bacterial diseases. It is now one of my favorite houseplants. Hard to say what the brown areas are - exposure to hot sun might do it, physical damage possibly, but check the backs of leaves to make sure there are no insects beneath. My monstera keeps getting new leaves, but by the time they grow big enough they turn brown and die off. If your plant is infected, isolate it from your other plants and remove the offending leaves with a pair of scissors that you disinfect between each cut. Most often yellowing occurs due to over or underwatering. Meanwhile, the regular loss of several lower sheets is the usual path of Monstera's development. It has been growing healthily over the last 6 weeks (summer here in Tasmania) with once a week watering and light mist daily. Leaves turning yellow, brown, or black. The Monstera deliciosa or the Swiss Cheese Plant is an easy care indoor plant complete with unusual, although stunning, leaves. Thanks! – Monstera's sluggish leaves. The Monstera prefers high humidity and temperatures between 68 and 86⁰ F. If the humidity level in your home is too low, you may notice the edges of its leaves turning brown. My Monstera is turning yellow. I am new to indoor plants and have a query regarding my Monstera. If you see yellow or brown leaves on your Monstera, you may be overwatering. If fully yellow leaves, along with some brown crispy spots on additional leaves occur then it could be underwatering. Very easy to grow! I bought a montera at wal-mart this winter to save it from sure death and it was so root bound i just had to save it! Alternating between bone dry and wet soil from ill-timed waterings can create stress and cause your Monstera to yellow. Very easy to grow! I bought a montera at wal-mart this winter to save it from sure death and it was so root bound i just had to save it! Gardening question - the leaves on my yellow monstera are turning to brown, can someone please help me out with this. The older leaves are fine, but no new one survives. The last fortnight has seen one new growth shoot turn yellow with a dark crunchy brown end. If you see a combination of yellow and brown on the same leaf, it is typically due to overwatering. It is now one of my favorite houseplants. Q. Monstera’s new leaves turn brown and die off.