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monstera adansonii monkey Monstera Adansonii 'Monkey Mask'| Buy Rare Plants Online – OrmbunkerMonstera adansonii has holes in its leaves to capture more sunlight Monstera adansonii is also called 'monkey worm' and 'swiss cheese plant' because of its characteristic holes in the leaves. Monstera monkey worm is a very easy care plant that almost anyone can grow at home. It gets very large leaves if it is allowed to climb a moss pole! Botanical description Monstera adansonii comes from Southern Mexico and tropical rainforests of Central and South

Monstera adansonii has holes in its leaves to capture more sunlight

Monstera adansonii is also called 'monkey worm' and 'swiss cheese plant' because of its characteristic holes in the leaves. Monstera monkey worm is a very easy-care plant that almost anyone can grow at home. It gets very large leaves if it is allowed to climb a moss pole!

Botanical description

Monstera adansonii comes from Southern Mexico and tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Monstera adansonii Schott is the scientific name of the plant.

Appearance

Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask' has heart-shaped, dark green leaves that are perforated or lobed. The leaves are usually between 15-45 cm long, but can grow larger if the plant is cared for properly.

Care

Monstera adansonii doesn't require much to thrive. The 'Monkey Mask' plant thrives in a well-drained monstera soil like our peat-free soil mix. Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Monstera adansonii thrives best in bright, indirect light but can thrive in direct sunlight, protected behind a curtain or similar.

Plant type

This Monstera is a climbing epiphyte, meaning that it often grows on other plants in its natural habitat. When grown indoors, Monstera adansonii can be supported with a moss pole or other plant support to promote vertical growth. Without support, Monstera adansonii tends to spread and become drooping.

Flowers

The flowers of Monstera adansonii are small and inconspicuous. Monstera rarely flowers when grown as a houseplant indoors. The flowers consist of a white or yellowish spadix surrounded by a greenish spatha and are pollinated primarily by beetles.

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