Monstera Deliciosa Plant Care Guide
About the Monstera Deliciosa
The monstera deliciosa is also commonly referred to as the Swiss cheese plant or the split-leaf philodendron. This type of houseplant has become very famous because of its large, beautiful leaves. Being native to Central America, the monstera is known to climb trees with their thick stems and aerial roots. monsteras thrive in high humidity and are used to living in dense rainforests. This plant care guide will walk you through all the tips and tricks for growing a monstera deliciosa in your home.
Basic Care Instructions and Requirements
Sunlight
Monstera plants need around 6-8 hours of bright indirect sunlight per day. For optimal success, place your monstera near a south or east-facing window. Rotate the plant every 2 weeks to ensure an even distribution of sunlight around the plant. If your monstera gets exposed to too much light it might have bright crispy leaves.
Humidity
Ideally, you want to keep humidity levels around 60-70%. If you know your environment has drier air, you could consider investing in a humidifier or use a mister to reach optimal levels of humidity.
Temperature
Keep temperatures in between 65-85℉ to promote healthy growth for your monstera. If you are keeping your monstera plant outdoors, gradually bring the plant indoors a few weeks before the first frost.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. To access this, place a finger two inches deep into the soil, if you do not feel any moisture it is time to water. Generally, you should be regularly watering your monstera deliciosa every 1-2 weeks.
Best Soil For Monstera Deliciosa Plants
The best soil for monstera’s is composed of coconut husk, bark, perlite, vermiculite, coconut coir, and organic matter. For optimal growth, keep the soils pH around 5.5-7.
Susceptible Diseases
Monsteras are susceptible to many pests and diseases, some of which include the following: