Monstera

Monstera deliciosa and relatives

Also called · Swiss cheese plant · Thai Constellation · Mini monstera

Big leaves that split and get holes as the plant matures. A climber in the jungle, so it loves something to hold on to.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 04

“Give it a pole to climb and the new leaves grow bigger, with more splits.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade, near a window or under a porch. Afternoon sun scorches the leaves, especially on the white-speckled Thai Constellation.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top 3 to 5 cm of soil is dry, about once a week. Water until it runs out of the bottom.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Chunky, airy soil: potting soil mixed with coco chips, bark or perlite.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Moss pole to climb
    • Coco chips
    • Perlite
    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • New leaves have no splits

    Young plants don't split yet. Older plants need more light and a pole to climb.

  • Yellow lower leaves and wet soil

    Too much water. Let the top of the soil dry out, and check the pot drains.

  • Brown, crispy patches

    Sun scorch or the blast of the air-conditioning. Move it.

Near a bright window

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