Monstera deliciosa is a famous house plant with its large, glossy green leaves with deep splits and holes.
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 for a decidedly bold and tropical look.
Plant specification
Common Name
Monstera deliciosa, Swiss cheese plant
Maximum Reachable Height
9-20 inches
Flower Colour
Whitish-green spadix and white spathe
Bloom Time
NA
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Monstera deliciosa Planting And Care
Sunlight
Monstera grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts of Monstera deliciosa 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.
Don’ts
Do not over water the Monstera deliciosa especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
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 light.
Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Monstera deliciosa
Large foliage indoor plant for lush green tropical look.
Ornamental uses of Monstera deliciosa
It makes an excellent container or houseplant.
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