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Monstera deliciosa
split-leaf philodendron
Graphic, large-scale foliage with swiss-cheese slots grows on a thick, short vining stem. Aerial roots can cling to surfaces and supports.
height
2–10ft
width
3–8ft
tolerates
Coast, Cool Summers, Fog, Heat, Pots
water needs
Moderate
water info
Indoor monstera will want average houseplant watering, being fully saturated when the surface is dry in small pots, the top inch is dry in medium pots, or the top two inches is dry in large pots.
hardy to
28F
exposure
Bright Indirect
indoor outdoor
Outdoor
drainage
In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing
All Purpose
origin
Mexico
california native
No
sunset zones
16, 17, 19, 21–24
Sunset Zones Map
Outdoor Exposure Guide
Growing Notes
Monstera make an easy going houseplant for mid-range lit ares of your home. They tolerate a splash of direct sun deeper in a room or passing sun during the day, but too much direct sun will yellow, or worse burn the leaves.Wipe the dust from the leaves every month or so to keep them looking fresh and prevent pests.Aerial roots can be removed without hurting the plant.
Special Interest
Monstera can be grown on a totem, and will even attach to a wall if you let them.
More Info
This plant has been raised to live indoors; however, it can also grow outdoors in mild areas of California. Keep in mind that the plant will go through a stressful transition, especially if moved outside in particularly hot, cold, or wet weather. Even if this plant will eventually thrive in direct sunlight, it has not been grown in this level of light, so if you plant it in direct sun, just expect that the leaves may burn at first, then happily regrow as they acclimate to the new levels of light. Planting in the spring or fall will help with this transition.
