Monstera deliciosa

How to tend a Monstera deliciosa

Also known as: Monstera borsigiana K.Koch, Monstera lennea K.Koch, Philodendron anatomicum Kunth & C.D.Bouché, Philodendron fenestratum Linden, Philodendron pertusum Kunth & C.D.Bouché, Tornelia fragrans Gutierrez ex Schott, Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana (K.Koch) Engl., Monstera deliciosa var. sierrana G.S.Bunting, Monstera borsigiana Engl., Monstera lenneana K.Koch

Watering

Likes wet environments, spray water in the surrounding environment to keep air moist, reduce watering in winter

Sunlight

Relatively resistant to shade, likes half shade environments, leaves are fresh and green with some sunlight in winter

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil or hydroponics

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, every 15 days apply fertilizers once in April to Septermber

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Araceae, Monstera
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in summer
Flower colors
Leaf color emerald green, bract light yellow
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