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MONSTERA
INFO + CARE

genus: Monstera Adans
common name/s: Swiss cheese plant, hurricane plant, split-leaf philodendron, Mexican breadfruit
type: nomadic vine
family: Araceae
native range: tropical regions of the Americas.
zone: 10 to 12
height: 45 m
spread: to 8 m
type species: Monstera adansonii Schott.
bloom time: rarely flowers indoors
bloom description: Whitish-green spadix and white spathe
sun: part shade
water: medium
maintenance: low to medium
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix
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