General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Climbs 8-15 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Monstera

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Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Dec 25, 2022 3:38 PM concerning plant:
    A pretty common Monstera in the cloud forests and jungles of Monte Verde.

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