Purchase Description
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Monstera deliciosa Plant
- Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
- Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
- Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers
Plant Description
Plant height: 5 - 8 inches (12 - 21 cm)
Plant spread:
Monstera features big (2-foot-wide) leaves that look like they have holes or cuts in them, giving rise to two of its other common names: Swiss cheese plant and split-leaf philodendron. While young, this houseplant has a dense, bushy shape, but as it grows, it wants to vine out.
Monstera can be kept bushy with regular pruning, or let it climb up a vertical support (such as fishing line fastened into the ceiling), for a decidedly bold and tropical look.
Common name(s): Hurricane, Swiss cheese plant, Split-leaf Philodendron
Flower colours: Whitish-green spadix and white spathe
Bloom time: Rarely flowers indoors
Max reachable height: 9-20 inches
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
- Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
- Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight: Morning sunlight or bright indirect light
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Moderately
Temperature: 20–30 degree Celsius
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Monstera deliciosa
- Refer our detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.
Sunlight
- Keep the plant indoor or outdoor in bright light or direct morning sunlight atleast 3 to 4 hours.
- Protect the Monstera plant from harsh direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
- Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Monstera plant.
- Watering
- Water the plant when the topsoil (2-3 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not ever overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- Application of Fertilize
- During the main growing season (April - August) feed the Monstera plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
- For re-potting procedure
Plant Protection
- Large leaves can collect dust. If you notice the leaves are dirty or dusty, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and gently dry to keep them clean and healthy.
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Typical uses of Monstera deliciosa
Special features: Large leaved indoor plant for warm, bright and humid areas.
Ornamental use: It makes an excellent container or house plant.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.