Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask' (Swiss Cheese Vine)
Monsteras belong to the aroid family of plants that are native to tropical rainforests. They have distinctive holes or fenestrations on their leaves that make them very attractive feature plants. In their natural habitat, Monsteras grow under the canopy of larger trees by climbing on their trunks. The roots of the Monsteras require a lot of aeration, so an ideal potting mix must take this into account. A good option is an orchid potting mix. Monsteras need a support to grow on and thrive- outside you can let them grow onto a tree or fence, but inside you need to give it a totem for support. The leaves grow larger with more fenestrations when given support. Monsteras also do well in hydroponics - you can simply cut a leaf with its node and soon you will see roots emerging and the plant will do very well growing in water. Monsteras are a good buy because they are reasonably priced, are easy to take care of, can grow into a substantial size, and are just stunning!
Light requirement: Bright indirect sunlight, Medium indirect sunlight, and Low light tolerant
Water requirement: High
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Soil: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Fruit: Yes
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