Monstera friedrichsthalii Plant Features
Leaves: The leaves are long - oval - shaped, with a dark - green and smooth surface, and a papery texture. There are oval or oval - shaped fenestrations (holes) between the midrib and the leaf margin. The distance from the outer edge of the fenestration to the leaf margin is relatively wide. The leaf blade is thin and has a soft, leathery texture. The plant is usually relatively small.
Flowers: The spathe is white and can reach a length of 35 centimeters.
Stems: The stems are creeping, green, with multiple nodes at the base and are often branched.
Monstera friedrichsthalii Plant Size：
- Accepting tissue culture plantlet orders
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Pot：9cm-18cm
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Hight：10cm-50cm
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The height of the plants and the flower pots can be made to your size
Monstera friedrichsthalii Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
It prefers semi - shade and abundant diffused light and dislikes strong sunlight. From May to September, it should be shaded to block about 50% of the sunlight, and it needs sufficient sunlight during other times. If the light is too strong, the leaves will curl, turn yellow and lose their luster. If it's too dark, the plant will become slender, with elongated internodes, thinner leaves and darker colors.
- Temperature
It prefers a warm climate and can grow throughout the year at a temperature above 15°C. The most suitable growth temperature is 20°C - 25°C. It is not cold - hardy. Growth stops below 10°C and it enters dormancy at 5°C. The over - wintering temperature is preferably maintained above 5°C.
- Humidity
It likes a humid environment. During the growth period, the surrounding environment should be sprayed with water frequently to increase the relative air humidity. Only in a humid air condition can the plant grow lushly and have tender leaves and branches.
- Watering
Follow the principle of "water only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering". Keep the soil in the pot moist, but avoid waterlogging. Excessive moisture can easily lead to root rot. The frequency of watering can be appropriately increased during the growth peak in summer, while watering should be controlled in winter to keep the soil in a relatively dry state.
- Soil
It is advisable to choose fertile, loose and well - drained leaf - mold soil or a soil mixture prepared by mixing peat soil, perlite, vermiculite, etc. in a certain proportion.
- Fertilizing
During growth, a nitrogen - based fertilizer should be applied once a month to promote the normal growth of branches and leaves. However, too much nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied to avoid excessive growth of the plant and affecting the beauty of its shape. After autumn, the application of nitrogen fertilizer should be stopped and 1 - 2 times of phosphorus - potassium fertilizers should be applied to facilitate safe over - wintering. Fertilization should be stopped in winter.
- Propagation
There are mainly two methods: cutting and layering. Cutting can be carried out in spring and summer. Select strong branches and cut them into cuttings with a length of 10 - 15 cm, keeping the upper two leaves. After cutting, maintain a temperature of 25°C - 28°C and a relatively high relative air humidity. Roots can form and the cuttings can survive after 25 - 30 days. Water - cutting is also possible. Layering is also carried out in spring and summer. Bury the creeping stems in the substrate. After 2 - 3 weeks of rooting, cut them off from the mother plant and plant them separately.
Safety of Monstera friedrichsthalii
Considered mildly toxic. Keep away from pets and children.
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