Plant profile
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Swiss cheese plant with iconic split leaves. Statement piece.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 7-10 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Large space, up to 300 cm
Typical cost
₹400-1200
Why it works
Good fit notes
Iconic split leaves
Care tip: Medium light, let soil dry between waterings
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate mouth, tongue and throat in pets and children.
Wear gloves if sensitive to sap; keep out of reach of pets and children.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Look for firm stems, healthy aerial roots and new fenestrated leaves.
- Budget for a moss pole or support.
Avoid
- Black mushy stem base
- Yellow leaves with wet soil
- Scale insects on stems
- Fake variegated listings
Plant personality
Useful traits
Monstera is a climbing aroid, so mature plants need vertical support.
Leaf fenestrations improve with maturity, stable light and plant size.
Unripe fruit and vegetative parts can irritate because of calcium oxalate.
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