This Monstera, which can only rarely be found in the trade, enchants, especially when young, with its silvery markings on the blue-green leaves. In more mature plants, this drawing then fades somewhat and the larger leaves develop the characteristic holes that are also known from other Monstera species.
• Delivery: You will receive an offshoot with 1-2 leaves, head cuttings or stem cuttings.
• Growth type: climbing
• Origin: Tropical regions of southern Mexico and Central America
• Other names: Silver Monstera, Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant
Ben's care tips:
• We recommend keeping the cutting in moist sphagnum moss until it has rooted. Then it can be potted in the soil recommended under the point substrate.
• Location/Light Requirements: Partial shade, avoid bright/direct sunlight.
• Substrate: Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, special soil
• Temperature: optimal at 22-28°C, do not allow to cool below 18°C
• Watering: Water well about once a week, keep the substrate moist but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
• Humidity: Requires high humidity.
• Nutrient addition: In spring/summer approx. every 2 weeks with liquid fertiliser.
• Should be repotted about every 2 years.
• Avoid draughts. Dust the leaves regularly with a slightly damp cloth.
You can find Ben's sphagnum moss and in-house soil mixes here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
