Monsteras enjoy the sun but when grown indoors, they typically do best in indirect sunlight or artificial light. Too much direct sun can cause their beautiful leaves to burn. “If it gets too much direct sun, the leaves may show sunburn, which appears as bleached patches,” Hancock explains.
That said, insufficient light can also affect their growth. “If a Monstera plant doesn’t get enough light, it will grow slowly and weakly, and have long sections of stem between the leaves,” explains Hancock.
“If you’re thinking of putting Monstera in low light, keep in mind that you might want to start with a larger plant to compensate for the slower growth rate,” recommends Lindsey.