If you bought a Monstera deliciosa and are now wondering how often to water it, start here: water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry, not on a strict calendar. For many homes, that means every 7–10 days in spring and summer and every 14–21 days in winter. The two biggest things to watch are light and wet soil. A monstera wants bright indirect light, a pot with drainage, and soil that dries partway between waterings. Yellow lower leaves with soggy soil usually mean you are overdoing the water. Curling leaves, crispy brown tips, or soil pulling away from the pot usually mean the plant is too dry, too hot, or sitting in air that is too dry. ...