house plants that start with m Monstera Deliciosa: Popular Live Plant - (6” Pot) – Easy Plant Care - Low Maintenance House Plant for Home

house plants that start with m Monstera Deliciosa: Popular Live Plant - (6” Pot) – Easy Plant Care - Low Maintenance House Plant for HomeThis evergreen tropical vine native to Mexico and Central America is well known for its distinctive massive heart shaped leaves with natural holes (fenestrations) and deep lobes, giving it loads of eye catching personality and an instant statement plant appearance. These appear as the plant develops. The leaf holes eventually become open, progressing toward the edges as leaves mature, explaining one of the plants common names: split leaf philodendron.

This evergreen tropical vine native to Mexico and Central America is well-known for its distinctive massive heart-shaped leaves with natural holes (fenestrations) and deep lobes, giving it loads of eye-catching personality and an instant statement plant appearance. These appear as the plant develops. The leaf holes eventually become open, progressing toward the edges as leaves mature, explaining one of the plant’s common names: split-leaf philodendron. Monstera deliciosa is an excellent focal specimen in any room and can be trained to climb or trail over a bookshelf or windowsill. It can grow up to 10 feet tall indoors, adding a lush, tropical feel to any space, putting on 1-2 feet a year.

🌱 Care Tips 🌱 

☀️ This easy plant thrives in bright, indirect light

☁️ Tolerates lower light conditions; more light encourages growth and fenestration

💦 Water when top inch of soil feels dry or when the leaves begin to droop