Monstera Deliciosa in 12cm Pot
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Around 30-40cm in Height
- Monstera is one of the easiest houseplants to grow making it perfect for beginners.
- The Monstera’s most common nickname is the Swiss Cheese Plant, thanks to the holes and splits in its leaves which make it easily recognisable.
- The Monstera Deliciosa will tolerate shade and low humidity. It doesn’t like it to be too hot so avoid any spots that have direct sunshine.
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Eventual Height
Monstera can grow up to 2.5 m in the right conditions.
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Pot Size
12cm
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Season of Interest
All year round
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Light Required
A monstera cheese does not need a lot of light. So it will handle many types of light conditions but the only one not to place it in, is direct bright sunlight constantly. As the Swiss Cheese Plant is one which originates from the rainforest and usually lies on the bottom of the forest. It doesn’t need a great deal of light to thrive.
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Watering
Water the Swiss cheese plant when the top inch or so of compost has become dry and be sure to let the water drain away afterwards. Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them dust free and shiny. Feed once a month in spring and summer.
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Best Growing Conditions
In cooler climates, grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplant (minimum 10-15ºC) in a draught-free position, in moist but well-drained, loam-based potting compost, in bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity; sponge the leaves to keep them free of dust and dirt, and water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in the growing season, but water sparingly in winter; it can use its aerial roots to climb if given support, for example on a moss-covered pole; in warmer climates, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
