Description
The Monstera deliciosa is the plant everyone means when they say “monstera” — those dramatic, deeply split leaves that look like someone took scissors to a philodendron. We get ours as young, eager climbers from our greenhouse partners in Boring, Oregon, and they do not stay small for long.
Give it a few years and a moss pole and this thing turns into a genuine presence in a room — the kind of plant people ask about the second they walk in. It is forgiving of an inconsistent watering schedule and rewards you with new fenestrated leaves as it matures, each one a little more slotted than the last.
Care
- Bright, indirect light — a few feet back from an east or west window
- Water when the top two inches of soil are dry, roughly every 7–10 days
- Appreciates humidity but adapts fine to average home conditions
- Toxic if chewed — keep it up and away from curious pets
Dana K. (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect shape, double-wrapped and barely a bruised leaf. Already pushing out a new fenestrated leaf three weeks in.
Miguel A. (verified owner) –
Healthy plant, a little smaller than I pictured for the 6 inch but it settled in fast. Good roots when I repotted.