Monstera
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Monstera Adansonii Variegated
In general the monstera adansonii variegated is easy to care for, just give them plenty of light but be careful not to burn those amazing leaves… Monstera Adansonii Variegated Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, but not in direct sunlight as this can cause the leaves to burn. Watering needs: Water once a week if top layer of soil dry. Fertilizer: Balanced feed, once a month in summer, use a well diluted feed. Soil: Rich, well draining. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Monstera Adansonii Variegated, Monstera Adansonii Variegata, Variegated Monkey Mask Monstera. Common issues: Overwatering, leaf…
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Monstera Thai Constellation
Welcome to our guide to monstera thai constellation care. This plant is the big ticket item, the money shot(!) A beautiful monstera with dashes of white and off-white variegation reminiscent of a constellation of stars. Monstera Thai Constellation Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when the top half of the soil is dry, check it once a week. Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed, well diluted, once a month in summer. Soil: Rich, well draining aroid mix with perlite, potting compost and orchid bark in equal parts. Humidity: 60% or more. Temperature: Aim for 17-23°C (63-73°F), do not let them get below 5°C (41°F) at night. Where…
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Monstera Peru
Here’s a really simple but thorough guide on how to get the best out of your monstera peru, the main take away is being careful not to over or underwater the plant… Monstera Peru Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check your plants once a week and water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: High nitrogen feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix. Humidity: 50-70%. Temperature: 18-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Monstera sp.peru, monstera kerstenianum. Common issues: Yellow leaves and root rot from over watering. Introduction…
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Monstera Adansonii Care
In general monstera adansoniis are relatively easy to care for and are not fussy, just give them a decent amount of light, water sparingly and mist them every now and again… Monstera Adansonii Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight is best but they can tolerate low or medium light too. Watering needs: Water once a week if dry. Fertilizer: Balanced feed, once a month in summer. Soil: Rich, well draining Humidity: High end of normal household humidity – mist them when watering Temperature: High end of normal household temperatures. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Monkey mask monstera, Adanson’s monstera. Common issues: Can be…
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Monstera Subpinnata Care
The key to monstera subpinnata care is high humidity and be careful with watering… Monstera Subpinnata Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 70% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A high nitrogen feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining soil with 20% perlite. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 16-27°C (61-81°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction The monstera subpinnata is an ultra split leaf monstera, with deep fenestrations that, although rare is a relatively easy to care for house plant. We run down all you need to know on how to care and…
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Monstera Deliciosa Care
In general monstera deliciosas are easy to care for plants that look stunning and do well in almost any household... Monstera Deliciosa Care Summary Light needs: Bright and medium indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when the top layer is dry. Fertilizer: Balanced feed, well diluted, once a month in summer Soil: Rich, well draining. Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: Normal household temperatures are ok. Move them away from cold windows in the winter. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Swiss cheese plant, fruit salad plant, monstera deliciosa, split leaf philodendron. Common issues: Over and under watering. Intro Welcome to our guide on Monstera Deliciosa Care. Monsteras…
