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Monstera deliciosa · Araceae
| Light | Bright indirect. Tolerates medium light but makes fewer splits in it; direct midday sun scorches the leaves. |
| Water | Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry — roughly weekly in summer, less in winter. It would rather be slightly dry than sitting wet. |
| Humidity | Happy at normal room humidity; above 60% encourages larger leaves. |
| Soil | Chunky, free-draining mix — potting soil with orchid bark and perlite. |
| Temperature | 18–27°C |
| Pets | Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (calcium oxalate). |
Give it something to climb. A moss pole meaningfully increases leaf size, because the plant reads vertical support as permission to mature.
What you see: Older leaves go uniformly yellow and soft
What it usually means: Usually overwatering. Let the mix dry further between waterings and check the pot drains.
What you see: New leaves come in solid, without holes
What it usually means: Almost always not enough light. Move it closer to a bright window; young plants also leaf solid before maturing.
What you see: Edges dry and brown while the plant is otherwise fine
What it usually means: Dry air or inconsistent watering. Group plants together or water more evenly.
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