How to Care for Monstera deliciosa

Korean name: 몬스테라

This tropical plant is famous for its broad and uniquely perforated leaves. It is very popular as an interior plant and is easy to care for, making it recommended for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mexico, Central America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: Interior, Tropical, Broad leaf, Beginner friendly

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Be cautious of overwatering.
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity (over 60%)
• Temperature: 18~30°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month with liquid fertilizer in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Monstera deliciosa?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Be cautious of overwatering. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Monstera deliciosa?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining potting mix.

Is Monstera deliciosa safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Monstera deliciosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity (over 60%). Fertilise Once a month with liquid fertilizer in spring and summer.