The Swiss Cheese Plant is also known as Monstera deliciosa. It was indeed as large as me and at first glance, I doubted whether or not it would fit in my small car. But despite its size, this specimen only cost me 90 dollars. For such a rare find, this plant surely fits into anyone’s budget!
I agonized for hours, going round and round the store without certainty about what I wanted. Eventually, I left empty-handed because I couldn’t figure out how to get the plant home all by myself. It had already been sold a few days later when I returned with my boyfriend.
I love plants, which is why I’m telling you this story. From my experience owning them and from talking to experts in the field, I can say that there are two essential lessons to take away: Buy a monstera plant (trust me, it will be worth it) and learn how to maintain one properly. Luckily for me, Hilton Carter – an expert on all things botanical – owns plenty of happy monsters among his various others flora species too!
So, What Is A Monstera?
Monsteras Plant Care have grown to fame recently – sneaking themselves onto the lists of all plant lovers, including me. What’s really great about them is how fast they can change a space, said Carter just last month while sitting down with me and discussing his newly launched collaborations with Target – which includes both fake and real plants, as well as accessories. Their huge leaves are perfect for blocking out sunlight coming through windows; plus they offer plenty of unique spots where you can insert some cute décor.
How To Care For A Monstera
Carter went on to explain that monsteras are hardy plants because they’re native to tropical regions – though if you don’t live in one, you might want to pay close attention to what kind of care this plant needs. Monsteras thrive in places where there’s lots of light, preferably not too much direct sunlight from a window or strong artificial lights from lamps and ceiling fixtures. So if you want your monstera plant to stay healthy, try turning down these lights when the sun sets or makes sure it has enough time out during the day.
Keep the temperature at 60 degrees Fahrenheit so plants will thrive. If you use an air conditioner or heater for too long, mist your plants once every couple of days to maintain a healthy humidity level.
There are some things you can do to give your Swiss cheese baby the best chance of not just surviving but thriving. Repot the plant every couple of years and provide it with something to climb on, such as a stake, a trellis, or a moss pole. Keep it away from any pets; while its foliage can’t hurt them, they will find its aroma unpleasant.
When Should I Water My Monstera?
You should water your Monstera sparingly – only when the soil on top has dried out completely. You can also place it in a terra-cotta pot to help with moisture evaporation – because we know how it feels to watch those roots rot away.
Monstera plants love being fed! Feeding your Monstera plants is key to ensuring they stay healthy. The timing of fertilizing depends on what kind of Monstera you have but generally speaking, it’s best to feed once every 2-3 months during the warmer seasons to keep them healthy and happy all year long. Water your plants at least once a week if you are going away for an extended period of time.
What’s The Difference Between Monstera Deliciosa And Monstera Adansonii?
Delightful holes cover the leaves of the Monstera adansonii, yet these holes never go as far as to cut off the edge of the leaf. This Monstera is relatively small and vines down from its chosen spot or hangs loosely from trees. When it comes to all plants in this family – I would have to say that this one just might be my favorite for resembling what we know and love best about these delicious vegetables known as Swiss Cheese.
How To Propagate Monsteras
If your friends are asking for cuttings of this Swiss cheese plant, good news: It’s pretty easy to propagate. I’m always scared when I do propagation so I tried to resist at first but it was too tempting. So my best advice would be to just take a chance with what could happen and give it a go!
Carter says that all you need to do is cut off a leaf from its stem after a node, put it in a glass jar or plant propagator with some lukewarm water and keep the humidity up. In no time at all, the cutting will grow roots if everything else looks good enough. Once this happens, gently transplant it into some soil.
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