Monstera Care

Monstera Care

Monstera Care

Monstera make some of the most stunning houseplants. They are easy to grow indoors, leafy, and can get quite large making them a great choice for anyone that wants to bring in some jungle vibes. 


Popular varieties include: Adansonii, Minima, Deliciosa, shop all Monstera


Light: 

  • Very bright indirect light 

 Water: 

  • Water every 7-10 days or so, when top 2 inches of soil are dry
  • Thick tube like roots can rot if left sitting in too wet if conditions 

Humidity

  • Humidity is not necessary but is beneficial 
  • A daily misting is helpful

Soil Type: 

  • Requires well draining, fertile soil
  • 1 part potting mix 1 part orchid bark, 1 part perlite, 1/2 part charcoal

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Grows under trees in the wild, so they need a moss pole or stake to climb up eventually 
  • Adansonii variety can hang down from a hanging pot instead of climbing 
  • Easily propagated from stem cuttings
  • Glossy leaves collect dust, so a dusting with a microfiber cloth or duster is beneficial

West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty PalmEuphorbiaCordylinePhilodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: PalmsMonsteraHoyaPeperomiaPothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron CordatumFicus MidnightPothosKentia Palm, Peperomia, CalatheaFernsDracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver SplashSnake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron CordatumPothosPeperomiaCalatheaFernsDracaenaBella PalmPothos

Away from the window: Snake PlantsDracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.