Monstera Peru Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera karstenianum, or Monstera Peru, is a popular houseplant with glossy, unique-textured leaves adorned with deep, irregular ridges. It needs bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Monstera Peru is a perfect addition to any indoor garden or decorative houseplant.
Common Name |
Green Galaxy Monstera, Peruvian Monstera
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera karstenianum
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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 Peru Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera Peru.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera Peru needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera Peru needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Monstera Peru Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera Peru to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 86°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Monstera Peru prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Monstera Peru Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera Peru. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera Peru plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Monstera Peru Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera Peru plant. |
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Maximum Height |
95 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
23 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Monstera Peru toxic to pets? |
Yes
Monstera Peru can be poisonous to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Modern Garden
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Monstera Peru Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera Peru, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Monstera Peru Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera Peru plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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The plant is native to the South and Central America |
