Monstera Adansonii
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Light Requirements
Medium to bright indirect light. This means within a
few metres of a brightly lit window, & in a spot where the rays of the
sun do not directly touch the plant.
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Watering Needs
Water when soil is starting to dry. These guys can
suffer root rot especially when they’re baby plants & their roots are
still developing. If their leaves are yellowing, it’s possibly
due to wet feet. If root rot is significant, they are easily
cloned/propagated via cuttings.
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Soil
They benefit from well draining soil to help mitigate
root rot. Adding perlite or pumice in a 1:5 ratio with your potting mix
is one easy way to ensure soil drains freely.
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Growing Style
Whilst often found on poles, they can trail as well but tend to grow
larger leaves climbing vs trailing. They are
vigorous growers given the right amount of light too,
and will reward you with long leafy vines.
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Pests
Fairly prone to mealybugs which like to hide in their
many nooks & crannies. Regular preventative treatment helps by spraying
with your pest treatment of choice - neem oil is a popular choice.
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Propagation
They propagate easily from stem cuttings. Just ensure
you have a node. Cuttings tend to go yellow in water after a few months.
Regular pruning benefits them as they’ll often become leggy in sections,
and a good trim will encourage bushy growth closer to the base of the
stem/vine.