MONSTERA SILTEPECANA
Scientific Name: Monstera siltepecana
Common Name: Silver Monstera
Family: Araceae
Native to: S. Mexico to Central America
*This plant is considered toxic.
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Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, mid-day direct sun as leaves will burn.
Water
When the top inch or two of the soil is dry, saturate with enough water so that water runs through the bottom of the pot. Don't water too often that the soil becomes waterlogged, always test the soil with an uncated chopstick before watering. Since Monsteras are epiphytes with aerial roots, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they don’t want to sit in soggy soil.
Tips
- Rotate often to ensure even growth.
- Add a moss pole or trellis as they grow so the aerial roots can attach and the plant will be supported. Leaves will also fenestrate when they climb and mature.
- Monstera prefer medium to high humidity. Use a pebble tray or humidifier to increase humidity.
- Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer.
Toxicity
This plant is considered toxic.