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Native to Southern Mexico and Central America, Monstera Deliciosa displays breathtakingly large foliage that earn it the name after the Latin word for ‘monstrous’. Its famously perforated leaves, called fenestrations, are a unique adaptation that lets sunlight pass through its broad canopy and reach the forest floor. Their unique patterns are genetically predetermined when the leaf sprouts, and with time become larger and more common, while the leaves get larger and darker.

About Monstera Deliciosa

On your Monstera Deliciosa’ first few days at home, it may lose one or two leaves. This is no reason for concern. Simple cut the leaf, and look forward to new and better adjusted leaves to grow.

To help it grow optimally and evenly, occasionally dust the leaves and rotate the pot by a ¼ turn once a month. To maintain its aesthetic shape and height, you may periodically prune it to your liking.

To grow it upwards instead of sideways, you may attach the leaves to a totem or moss pole and watch it grow tall.

Monstera Deliciosa Plant Care

In the right environment, it can be very easy to take care of Monstera. It prefers bright light, but not direct light, and it thrives at room temperature. (Between 65-75F.) However, in warmer environments, it will require additional watering, while cooler environments may discourage growth. Additionally, Monstera enters a hibernation period at the end of the season, at which point it will require less water than usual. Overall, this particular species is easy to manage, and only slightly more challenging in an arid climate.

Is a Monstera deliciosa easy to take care of?

An ideal indoor plant, your Monstera should enjoy a warm and humid environment and shouldn’t require many hours of direct sunlight. Monstera’s distinctive aesthetic is a matter of taste, but this plant has all the hallmarks of an excellent indoor specimen. It doesn’t react to low-light conditions by growing to be lanky, and it can be kept small or grown large to better suit its environment.

Is a Monstera a good indoor plant?

Both variants of Monstera are known by similar names, but there are some key differences when comparing Monstera Deliciosa vs Monstera Adansonii. First and foremost, deliciosa tends to sprawl outward as it attempts to vine, while the adansonii prefers to trail. That makes the former ideal for decorative climbing of walls and poles, and the latter well-suited to hanging baskets. Adansonii’s leaves are almost half the size. It has smaller and more numerous decorative holes that are closed in around their perimeter. By contrast, deliciosa has larger and fewer leaf holes.

What is the difference between Monstera deliciosa and Monstera adansonii plants?

Monstera Deliciosa grows largely and to its width, and can produce new leaves every few weeks. With time, the leaves get larger, darker, and with more fenestrations.

How Big Do Monstera Deliciosa Plants Grow?

Monstera is a tropical, warmth-loving plant, and may appreciate being misted every so often.

Temperature & Humidity

Monstera Deliciosa grows best in a space with bright indirect light, where the sun rays are diffused, and can also adapt to spaces with bright direct light, where the sunlight streams inside directly. Avoid placing it in spaces with low light or spaces without natural sunlight.

Monstera Deliciosa Light Needs

Learn how to care for monstera deliciosa plants. With tips for watering, light, toxicity and more, we have the care info you need to grow healthy plants.

How to Care for Monstera Deliciosa | easyplant

Monstera Deliciosa may be moderately toxic if ingested, so be sure to keep away from curious children and pets.

Are Monstera Deliciosa Toxic for Pets & Kids?

If you notice leaves are turning yellow, and later brown and crispy, relocate the pot to a more brightly lit area.If you notice leaves are becoming droopy, relocate the pot to a less brightly lit area.

Troubleshooting Common Problems with Monstera Deliciosa

With easyplant, watering your Monstera Deliciosa is simple. Make sure to check the easyplant reservoir once a month and fill it when empty, and you're all set!

How Often Should I Water My Monstera Deliciosa?

Monstera Deliciosa

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Monstera Deliciosa - Large

Window to the sun ***** Native to Southern Mexico and Central America, Monstera Deliciosa displays breathtakingly large foliage that earn it the name after the Latin word for ‘monstrous’. Its famously perforated leaves, called fenestrations, are a unique adaptation that lets sunlight pass through its broad canopy and reach the forest floor. Their unique patterns are genetically predetermined when the leaf sprouts, and with time become larger and more common, while the leaves get larger and darker.

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Native to Southern Mexico and Central America, Monstera Deliciosa displays breathtakingly large foliage that earn it the name after the Latin word for ‘monstrous’. Its famously perforated leaves, called fenestrations, are a unique adaptation that lets sunlight pass through its broad canopy and reach the forest floor. Their unique patterns are genetically predetermined when the leaf sprouts, and with time become larger and more common, while the leaves get larger and darker.

Advantages		Other
Water every	1 Month	1 Week
Overwatering	Rare	Common
Underwatering	Never	Common
Over compacted dry soil	Never	Common
Easily know when to water
Stable root growth