Monstera Deliciosa - (Hole plant) on moss stick

Monstera Deliciosa

Origin

Monstera comes from Central America (Mexico) and belongs to the Araceae family. This plant is also known under the Dutch name, hole plant. The plant thrives in very humid conditions: the more humid the environment, the larger the leaf. But this plant can also tolerate somewhat drier air.

Care

The Monstera likes a lot of light or partial shade but no direct sunlight.
The ideal air temperature is 18 - 22 °C. The plant does not like drafts.

Water

Keep moist, add lukewarm water once a week, potting soil must not dry out.
Spray with water once a week.
Fertilize a little once every two weeks, in winter once every two months.

The leaves of a young plant show incisions, later holes appear in the older leaves. This will not happen if the plant is too dark. Dull leaves will shine again when wiped with a buttermilk cloth. Aerial roots formed in older plants may be cut off.

Monstera Deliciosa or hole plant.