How to grow and care for Monstera adansonii Schott
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Monstera adansonii Schott, Monkey Mask, Swiss cheese vine
Monstera adansonii Schott 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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Genus : Monstera
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grows in the tropical rainforests of Central America. It thrives in warm and humid environments.
🪨 Soil Mix
When planting, it's best to use well-draining soil. Generally, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratios based on the situation and environment.
🌡️ Environment
This plant thrives at 20-25°C, with a minimum temperature of 13°C. Maintain humidity at 50-80% and keep the soil moist. Ensure good air circulation to prevent mold and pests.
☀️ Light
Avoid direct sunlight and provide prolonged indirect light. Variegated plants like Albo Monstera struggle with photosynthesis, so they need more light. However, strong light can damage the variegated leaves, so expose them to gentle light for extended periods.
💧 Water
When the surface soil is dry, water the plant thoroughly.
🌱 Propagate
To propagate houseplants, separate the growth points along with leaves and aerial roots for cuttings. 1. For water propagation, avoid using a transparent container. Place the stem in water, and once roots appear, add hydroponic fertilizer. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant the cutting deeply in soil without fertilizer. After propagation, avoid exposing the cuttings to bright light. Gradually increase light exposure to help them adapt to gentle light. Maintain high humidity and keep the temperature between 20-25°C.
🪴 Repot
Repot in spring every 1-2 years due to its relatively fast growth rate.
💊 Fertilize
During the growing season from spring to summer, using fertilizer according to the recommended amount can promote more vigorous growth. It is best to avoid fertilizing immediately after repotting and wait 2-4 weeks before applying fertilizer.
🌺 Flower
When grown indoors, it rarely blooms. It flowers from spring to summer, producing white blooms. To enhance leaf size or health, remove the flower stalk before blooming to direct nutrients to the leaves instead of the flowers.
😵 Toxicity
Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.
Species : Monstera adansonii Schott
🔖 Care Tips
Variegated plants cannot photosynthesize in their patterned areas, so they require more light. However, they can easily scorch under direct sunlight or intense light, so it's best to provide them with prolonged exposure to indirect light. Their growth rate is slower compared to regular varieties due to their limited photosynthesis. If the patterns start to fade, it indicates a lack of light, and additional lighting should be provided.
👀 Characteristics details
Unlike other Monstera species, it is a small variety. If you want to grow a small Monstera, Adansonii is suitable.
water
How to water Monstera adansonii Schott
How often should I water?
check Monstera adansonii Schott Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Monstera adansonii Schott need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Monstera adansonii Schott likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Monstera adansonii Schott at home, make sure the temperature is 16~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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70~90%
100
Monstera adansonii Schott prefers humidity about 70~90%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Monstera adansonii Schott is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Monstera, Species: Monstera adansonii
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Monstera |
| Species | Monstera adansonii |
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