Monstera esqueleto Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera esqueleto is an exotic houseplant similar to Monstera adansonii and Monstera deliciosa, especially its large leaves with holes in the center. This plant is native to South America and thrives in moist soil. It is perfect for beginners as it is not difficult to take care of.
Common Name |
Swiss Cheese Plant, Monstera esqueleto
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera epipremnoides
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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 esqueleto Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera esqueleto.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera esqueleto needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera esqueleto needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Monstera esqueleto Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera esqueleto to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Monstera esqueleto prefers High humidity levels, between 80% and 100%. |
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Monstera esqueleto Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera esqueleto. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera esqueleto plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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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 esqueleto Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera esqueleto plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Monstera esqueleto toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
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Monstera esqueleto Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera esqueleto, 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 |
No flowers
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Monstera esqueleto Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera esqueleto plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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Most of Monstera esqueleto grows in South America. |
