Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Cream | ||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Monstera are evergreen climbing shrubs with aerial roots, and usually ovate leaves which are often pinnately cut or lobed; arum-like flowerheads with white spathes arise from the leaf axils on mature plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity. Water when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. May be grown outdoors in most moderately fertile, humus-rich soils in partial shade. See houseplant cultivation and Monstera for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18 to 24°C as soon or by stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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