Common name: Windowleaf, Ceriman, Split-leaf philodendron
Color: brown
Bloom time: Rarely flowers indoors
Height: 30.00 to 70.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow
Planting & Care
Monstera is more commonly propagated by stem cuttings. Swiss cheese plant cuttings are easy to root. With cuttings, you have the option of rooting them in water first or simply sticking them straight into the soil. Cuttings should be taken just after a leaf node, removing the bottom-most leaves.
Sunlight: Part shade
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium
Temprature: 8-10 C
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Care:
- While this epiphyte plant – which is native to the rainforests in south America is a flowering plant, it s primarily grown indoors for its attractive foliage and the height it grows up to.
- It s a plant that becomes a focal point of a room once it matures.
Special Feature:
Large leaved indoor plant for warm, bright and humid areas.
Use
Ornamental use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Note:
No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for aphids, mealybugs, thrips, scale or spider mites.
Reference:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ http://www.flowersofindia.net/
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