Monstera

Plant Overview

Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a houseplant with a perennial vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID

PLT-0215

Family

Araceae

Plant type

Houseplant

Life cycle

Perennial vine

Difficulty

Easy

Growing Conditions

Monstera is listed for bright indirect light to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly. The database soil reference is Loose, chunky, organic, well-drained potting mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.

Hardiness zones

10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors

Sunlight

Bright indirect light to partial shade

Soil

Loose, chunky, organic, well-drained potting mix

Soil pH

5.5-7.0

Water needs

Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days from fresh seed and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to mature leaf form. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination

10-30 days from fresh seed

Seed depth

1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity

2-3 years to mature leaf form

Garden Information

Toxicity / cautions

Unripe plant tissues contain calcium oxalate crystals and can cause irritation if ingested