Monstera Obliqua Peru

Size: 35cm, comes in nursery pot.

Monstera obliqua is a rare and delicate plant that needs specific care to thrive. Here’s a complete care guide:

Light

• Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves.

• It can tolerate lower light, but growth may slow.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Use filtered or rainwater if possible.

• Reduce watering in cooler months.

Humidity

• Needs high humidity (ideally above 60–70%).

• Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or group it with other plants to increase moisture.

Temperature

• Prefers temperatures between 65–80°F (18–27°C).

• Keep it away from drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Soil

• Use a well-draining, chunky mix, like orchid bark, perlite, peat, and coco coir.

• Avoid heavy soils that retain too much water.

Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer).

• Reduce or stop feeding in fall and winter.

Potting

• Repot every 1–2 years or when roots outgrow the pot.

• Use a pot with drainage holes.

Propagation

• Can be propagated by stem cuttings in water or sphagnum moss.

• Make sure each cutting has a node.

Pests & Issues

• Watch for spider mites, mealybugs, and thrips.

• Yellow leaves can indicate overwatering; brown edges may mean low humidity