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Product Description
Commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant, Monstera deliciosa is instantly recognisable for its large, glossy green leaves. Young foliage begins heart-shaped and largely intact, developing the characteristic splits and holes that give this plant its distinctive appearance, and name, as it matures.
Monstera deliciosa thrives in a warm, bright spot with indirect light and moderate to high humidity. A natural climber, it produces aerial roots to support its upward growth and can eventually reach around 2-3 metres tall and 0.9-1.5 m across indoors, given plenty of space and something sturdy to climb.
Keep the compost moist but well-drained during active growth, reducing watering during winter.
All plants will be delivered in nursery pots, decorative pots not included.
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 250 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 250 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | When repotting ensure container has good drainage |
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| Soil Type | Moist, well drained soil rich in organic matter |
Growing at a glance…
Water lightly, allowing the soil to dry out a bit between watering. If the top two inches of soil is dry, it's time to water! Avoid popping in direct sunlight, but can tolerate bright or semi-shaded areas of your home. It loves to be in humid conditions, so mist its leaves every few days (especially if the heating is on!). This plant loves to climb. Give it a support, like a moss pole, and watch it climb! If you spot an aerial root coming out of the soil, this is a sign that it's looking for a support to climb. Repot this plant every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root bound. Pick a pot that is roughly 2-3 inches bigger than its current one. Monstera plants don't mind being snug in their pot, but being rootbound for too long can stunt their growth. Monsteras can be grown hydroponically with ease. Can be propagated by stem cuttings/wet sticks (cut a piece of the stem approx 2-3 inches in length. Make sure to include a growth node but not a leaf. Submerge the node in a glass of water and keep it in a warm bright spot. Within a few months you will have a root system ready to be potted up). Fertilise every other watering in spring/summer, or every 4 waterings in winter if growth continues. However, with any fertiliser, we recommend following their guidelines on usage.