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Monstera deliciosa² / 17Cm
Monstera deliciosa
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Large, glossy, deeply split and perforated leaves
- Bold tropical statement and architectural presence
- Hardy and low-maintenance houseplant
- Upright growth habit with natural climbing tendencies
- Ideal for living rooms, bright offices, and indoor corners
Overview
Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is the quintessential statement houseplant. Admired for its large, glossy, deeply split and perforated leaves, this architectural beauty brings a bold, tropical presence to interior spaces. With its upright growth habit and natural inclination to climb, it serves as an eye-catching focal point in living rooms, offices, and decorative corners.
Why We Love It
- Iconic split leaves create an instant tropical statement.
- Brings strong architectural presence to indoor rooms.
- Hardy and straightforward to care for as it matures.
- Adapts well to bright, indirect light conditions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Monstera deliciosa |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Swiss Cheese Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor Plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Mature Height | 1.5 to 2 metres indoors |
| Light | Bright, indirect light; tolerates moderate shade |
| Soil | Well-draining, nutrient-rich houseplant mix |
| Care Level | Easy and low-maintenance |
Growing Guide
| Light Requirements | Thrives in bright, indirect light and tolerates moderate shade. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water moderately, keeping the soil lightly moist and allowing the top few centimetres to dry out between waterings. |
| Drainage | Ensure proper drainage by using a well-draining houseplant mix and a pot with drainage holes. |
| Support | Provide a stake or moss pole to support climbing stems as the plant grows. |
| Temperature and Humidity | Keep in warm indoor conditions above 12 to 15 degrees Celsius, away from cold draughts. |
| Feeding | Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms and lounges
- Offices and workspaces
- Decorative indoor corners
- Statement indoor displays
Good to Know
- Monstera deliciosa features iconic split and perforated leaves as it matures.
- Stems may require staking to maintain an upright, neat appearance.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | Potted 17cm pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Indoor houseplant |
| Winter Protection | Keep indoors in frost-free conditions |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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