Monstera obliqua
A rare collector plant with delicate perforated leaves.
Habit
Perennial climber
Height
1–2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Rich airy soil
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical rainforest
Temperature (°)
20–30
Humidity (%)
70–90
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Diluted balanced NPK
Watering
Frequent light watering
Plant Weight
3–4 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
5.5 –6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.8
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental foliage
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Improves humidity indoors
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 30% perlite, 20% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 weeks
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf thinning or tearing, leaf edge burn, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
ensure very well-drained airy substrate and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain high humidity with gentle air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.