Monstera deliciosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico, south to Panama
Common Name |
Split-leaf philodendron, Swiss cheese plant, windowleaf, ceriman
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera deliciosa
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Genus
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Monstera
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Monstera deliciosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera deliciosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera deliciosa needs water once every
2 days in 0.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera deliciosa needs about 0.125 L per 2 days. |
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Monstera deliciosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera deliciosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Monstera deliciosa prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Monstera deliciosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera deliciosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera deliciosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Monstera deliciosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera deliciosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
787 Inches or
20 meters
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Spread |
95 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Apricot
Green
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Monstera deliciosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
Monstera deliciosa is toxic for humans and dogs if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Traditional Garden
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Monstera deliciosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera deliciosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Monstera deliciosa Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera deliciosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Albania
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Specific Location
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Grows in tropical areas such as Asia and Africa |
