Monstera obliqua

Species · Monstera

This slender climber has thin leaves that vary greatly in shape and in the presence of holes.

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Light: Choose bright, indirect light.
Humidity: Provide moderate to high humidity.
Watering: Water during active growth; in winter, keep the compost only just moist.
Substrate: Use a peat-free, loam-based potting compost.
Growth habit: An evergreen climber.
Propagation: Layer stems in summer.

General guidance for Monstera

General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.

Light: Bright, indirect; shade strong sun, especially white variegation.
Water: M. deliciosa/adansonii: almost dry → water. M. dubia: lightly moist, never waterlogged.
Temperature: M. deliciosa/adansonii: 18–25°C.
Support: Climbers: sturdy pole.
Humidity: M. dubia + M. deliciosa ‘Variegata’: 60–80%.