Monstera deliciosa - height 160cm

Pot diameter 55cm

Monstera deliciosa Care

Monstera deliciosa is one of the most popular houseplants due to its iconic fenestrated leaves. It is relatively low-maintenance and adaptable, but it requires the right conditions to achieve giant leaves with fenestrations (holes).

Watering

Water only when the substrate in the upper 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot is dry. Monstera does not tolerate overwatering, which leads to root rot (manifested by black spots on the leaves).

Unlike Caladiums, Monstera does not immediately show thirst by wilting, so it is better to use a skewer or finger test.

Use room temperature, standing water. Water that is too cold can shock the plant.

Light

It thrives best in bright, indirect light. The more light it gets (without direct midday scorching), the larger its leaves and the more holes it will have.

It can tolerate partial shade (medium light), but the leaves will be smaller, without fenestrations, and the stems will stretch towards the light ("leggy").

Beware of direct summer sun, which can irreversibly burn the leaves.

Temperature and Air

Ideal temperature: 18–27 °C. Growth slows down if the temperature drops below 15 °C.

Air humidity: Ideally 50–60%. Monstera is more resilient in this regard than Xanthosoma, but in overly dry apartment air, its leaf tips may dry out.

Tip: Regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust, allowing the plant to breathe and photosynthesize better.

Fertilizing

During the growing season (spring–autumn), fertilize once every 14 days with a liquid fertilizer for green plants.

In winter, reduce fertilization to once a month or omit it completely if the plant is not growing.

Due to its rapid growth, Monstera is quite "hungry", but always follow the recommended dosage to avoid burning the roots.

Substrate and Support

Substrate: Must be very airy and well-draining. An "aroid mix" (a mixture of potting soil, pine bark, perlite, and coco chips) is ideal.

Support: Monstera is a climbing vine. For large leaves and healthy growth, provide it with a coir pole or sphagnum moss pole, to which it can attach with its aerial roots.