Monstera Deliciosa 10"

Split-Leaf Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa · Statement Size

This is the plant people stop for. Already more than 2 feet above the rim of the pot, with big, split leaves and that classic tropical silhouette — an instant statement piece for a living room, office, or shop floor. No waiting years for fenestrations. This one is already doing the look.

Monstera deliciosa is a climbing aroid. Give it light, a pole or sturdy support, and room to grow, and those leaves will keep getting larger and more dramatic.

Care at a glance

Light
Bright, indirect light. A few hours of gentle morning sun is fine. Harsh afternoon sun can scorch the leaves. Too little light = smaller leaves and fewer splits.

Water
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Soak thoroughly, then let excess drain. Do not let it sit in a saucer of water. In winter, stretch the time between waterings.

Soil
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix (bark, perlite, peat or coco). Regular potting soil stays too wet and can rot the roots.

Support
This plant wants to climb. Add a moss pole, cedar plank, or sturdy stake now — it’s already tall enough to use one. Aerial roots will grab on and help the next leaves size up.

Humidity & temperature
Average home humidity is usually fine. It prefers 65–85°F and does not like cold drafts or temps below about 55°F.

Food
Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer. Skip or cut way back in fall and winter.

Cleanup
Wipe dust off the leaves so they can photosynthesize. Trim yellow or damaged leaves at the base. New growth comes from the top and from nodes along the stem.

Pet note
Toxic if chewed. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and curious kids.

Don’t

• Soak it and leave it wet
• Stick it in a dark corner
• Expect huge new splits in low light
• Yank aerial roots off if you can guide them onto a pole instead

Set it where you’ll see it every day. It’s already the statement. Your job is just to keep it growing.