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How to grow and care for Monstera obliqua

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Monstera obliqua

Monstera obliqua 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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Botany Encyclopedia

Genus : Monstera

🔖 Care Tips

This plant is known for its split leaves. Initially, small leaves appear, and once there are more than 4-5 young leaves, split leaves start to form. The larger the leaves grow, the more they tend to split. When split leaves appear, older leaves may turn yellow and fall off. Thicker stems produce larger leaves, so consider this when selecting a plant. Leaves with patterns have irregular patterns and can be sensitive to environmental changes, making them difficult to care for. If water stays on the patterned areas for too long, the leaves can easily rot. Wipe them with a dry cloth or ensure good air circulation if they get wet. Guttation is a natural phenomenon common in tropical plants, where moisture is released from the leaves, usually at night. This can indicate that the plant has excess moisture, so adjust your watering accordingly.

🏝️ 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.

👀 Characteristics details

Install a support to prevent the stems of the climbing plant from bending or breaking. Aerial roots may emerge from the stems; you can remove them with sterilized tools if you find them unsightly, but it's better to leave them. When aerial roots touch the ground or water, they can form fine roots to absorb moisture and nutrients, and they also help support the plant if it leans. Since the leaves are broad and can accumulate dust, wiping them regularly will aid in photosynthesis.

☀️ 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.

water

How to water Monstera obliqua

How often should I water?

check Monstera obliqua 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Monstera obliqua need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Monstera obliqua likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Monstera obliqua at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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70~70%

100

Monstera obliqua prefers humidity about 70~70%. 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 obliqua is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Monstera, Species: Monstera obliqua

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatNorth America
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusMonstera
SpeciesMonstera obliqua

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