Particularly noteworthy are the large holes that form the leaves of this delicate subspecies of Monstera adansonii, making them a real eye-catcher. Since it also stays smaller than the normal Monstera adansonii, it is also well suited for keeping in terrariums, where it can climb up if you provide it with the appropriate climbing aids.
• Delivery: You will receive a head cutting or a stem cutting.
• Growth type: climbing
• Origin: Tropical regions of Central America to South America
• Other names: Slotted Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant, False Philodendron
Ben's care tips:
• We recommend keeping the cutting in moist sphagnum moss until it has rooted. Then it can be potted in the soil recommended under the point substrate.
• Location/Light Requirements: Partial shade, avoid bright/direct sunlight.
• Substrate: Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, special soil
• Temperature: optimal at 22-28°C, do not allow to cool below 18°C
• Watering: Water well about once a week, keep the substrate moist but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
• Humidity: Requires high humidity.
• Nutrient addition: In spring/summer approx. every 2 weeks with liquid fertiliser.
• Should be repotted about every 2 years.
• Avoid draughts. Dust the leaves regularly with a slightly damp cloth.
You can find Ben's sphagnum moss and in-house soil mixes here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
