Approx height (including pot): 25 cm
Country of origin: Netherlands
Pot diameter: 9 cm
Lungime: 15 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.5 Kg
Denumire: Monstera
Diametru: 9 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Monstera obliqua Yasuni requires consistent humidity above 80%. Cultivation in a terrarium or propagator with controlled humidity is recommended. Humidity below 70% quickly leads to browning of the thin leaf edges.
Monstera obliqua has paper-thin, near-transparent leaves with perforations covering 60–90% of the surface. Adansonii has thick, leathery leaves with 20–40% perforations. Obliqua grows 3–5 times slower than adansonii.
Yes, according to ASPCA, Monstera obliqua contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause oral irritation and difficulty swallowing. Place the plant in a location inaccessible to pets.
Monstera obliqua is one of the slowest-growing Monstera species, producing only 1–2 new leaves per year under indoor conditions. Growth accelerates in optimal humidity (above 80%) and temperature (22–28°C) conditions.
Keep the plant in an environment with humidity above 80% (ziplock bag or propagator) for 2–4 weeks. Gradually reduce humidity by 5–10% per week. Do not repot immediately — wait at least 3–4 weeks.