Monstera is from Central America (Mexico) and belongs to the Araceae family. This plant is also known by the name Swiss cheese plant. The plant thrives well under very humid conditions: the more humid the environment, the larger the leaf. But this plant can also withstand somewhat drier air.
Care guide
It’s a tough and low-maintenance plant that fills your home with wellness benefits like increased oxygen levels and dust-trapping abilities.
Light
The Monstera likes a lot of light or partial shade but no direct sunlight.
The ideal air temperature 18 – 22 ° C. Draft does not like the plant.
Water
Keep moist, add lukewarm water once a week, potting soil must not dry out.
Spray with water once a week.
Nutrition
Fertilize a little once every two weeks, once every two months in winter.
Additional information
The leaves of a young plant show incisions, later holes appear in the somewhat older leaves. This does not happen if the plant is too dark. Dull leaf starts to shine again when it is removed with a cloth with buttermilk. Air roots that are formed on older plants may be cut off.
It is a speedy grower and loves to climb, so getting some supports will help if you want it upright. It can grow up to 5 m in the wild! If you let it trail, its vines will become a little leggy and the leaves may not split as much
Because of its vigorous growth, repotting at least once a year is ideal. A well-draining soil with perlite/pumice and bark mixed is best
Toxicity
Make sure its leaves aren’t ingested by curious pets and kids as they can be toxic.
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