Monstera obliqua Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera obliqua is a plant native to South America, especially Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. This plant can be used as a houseplant that is easy to care for. In addition, this plant is widely sought after by people and the general characteristics of this plant are its leaves that have many holes and have deep leaf grooves.
Common Name |
Swiss Cheese Plant
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera obliqua
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Genus
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Monstera
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Monstera obliqua Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera obliqua.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera obliqua needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera obliqua needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Monstera obliqua Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera obliqua to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 86°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Monstera obliqua to thrive is between 80% and 90%. |
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Monstera obliqua Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera obliqua. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera obliqua plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Monstera obliqua Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera obliqua plant. |
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Maximum Height |
118 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Monstera obliqua toxic to pets? |
Yes
Monstera is not safe for your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
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Monstera obliqua Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera obliqua, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Monstera obliqua Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera obliqua plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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Specific Location
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Grows in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia in dense forest areas with high humidity. |
