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How to care for Monstera Deliciosa

by Danique
7 February 2021
in Houseplant care, Houseplants, Plant care

Monstera is a species of eternal tropical vines homegrown in Central America. Monsteras are well-known for their realistic leaf-holes, which have led to the popularity of another name: Swiss Cheese Plant. Two unusual species of Monstera are refined as houseplants – Monstera deliciosa and Monstera Adansonii. Monstera Deliciosa leaf holes ultimately grow towards the edge and spread out as they mature.

Part of Araceae, the aroid class, they’re one of the rare aroids that grow healthy fruit, especially Monstera Deliciosa, though they hardly have flowers or grow healthy fruit indoors. Like many aroids, Monsteras was included in the botanical kingdom formally during the early 20th century. However, they’d been recognized for much longer by the native people of Central America.

Sunlight

The proper proportion of sunlight is crucial for this plant’s leaf growth. You need to place the pot in an area where it can have purified, indirect sunshine. A lot of direct light can give this plant yellow or burned leaves. You might have to turn your plant if you see its leaves facing the sunlight, so make sure you pay attention to its position.

Watering

You need to water your plant when you notice the first few inches of soil are too dry. Insert your finger in the mud to inspect its dryness. Monsteras want peaty soil that drains easily since too much wet ground can result in root decay. You should also consider covering the roots with moist sphagnum moss so they can also get an abundance of water.

Temperature and Humidity

This plant craves an average room temperature range between 68 to 86 °F. Since it initially comes from tropical rainforests, an identical humid and tropical environment will ensure your plant is comfortable at home.

Monstera Deliciosa likes a humid atmosphere, which is why we suggest regular misting of its leaves. Or in other ways, you can locate your plant near other plants, which enhances the humidity of the air around them.

Plant Nutrition

Nourish your plant with standard houseplant fertilizer once a month during the growing season, spring, and summer. These plants only need the required nutrition at the right timing, and they’ll grow in a very healthy way. 

Toxicity

All portions of this plant, eliminating its ripe fruit, are toxic to pets and humans. The plant can cause stomach problems if ingested and skin discomfort if touched because of the presence of calcium oxalates. While it’s still okay to keep this plant as a houseplant,make sure you don’t ingest any portion of the plant and pay additional attention when dealing with it.

Air-purifying

Monstera deliciosa, certainly, eliminates a small (minuscule, microscopic) portion of several toxins from the atmosphere. Still, the percentage destroyed by each plant is so small. To significantly affect your home’s atmosphere, you need to have many plants, and all of them need to be healthy.

Repotting

Monsteras are large plants that require repotting every couple of years to promote their growing root procedures. Take a pot some inches bigger in width and height than your last one to provide your Monstera more space to expand. You can also keep it in a similar pot and repot less frequently.

Additional Care

You can effortlessly produce your Monstera Deliciosa in water from a stalk and leaf cutting. Make sure you only cut below an outgrowth on the stalk. The giant leaves of the Monstera Deliciosa easily collect dust over time. Brush them neat regularly with a wet cloth.

Common Issues

Monstera Deliciosa occurs to have the following common issues when you don’t take care of them precisely. 

  • Too much light: If your Monstera Deliciosa is getting too much sunlight or has undergone moisture shock, its leaves will start getting yellowish.
  • Too little light: if your plant leaves are turning brownish, it means that your plant is getting too little light or has undergone low humidity.

Diseases

Following are the diseases and peculiarities that are found in Monstera Deliciosa:

  • The growth of fungus causes leaf spots
  • Too wet soil causes root rots
  • Spider mites
  • Scale insects
  • Grasshoppers

Final Thoughts

Monsteras Deliciosa plants are easy to maintain and require a good ratio between light, water, and weather needs. Following the maintenance tactics above can help you keep your plant well-maintained. If you want, they’re perfect for your apartment balconies and a calm feel to the environment. Follow the above tips and guides, so the plant remains healthy and adds greenery to your home. 

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