🌿 Monstera: Growing Guide
Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) grows best in shade with moderate watering, and does well at 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) in soil with a pH of 5.5–7.0. Space plants about 100 cm (39 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Monstera deliciosa |
|---|---|
| Category | Indoor Plants |
| Sunlight | Shade |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 100 cm (39 in) |
| Soil pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Height | 200–900 cm (79–354 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Continental | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||||
| Tropical | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Jan, Aug.
- Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Harvest: Feb–Jan.
Watering
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Let the soil dry out lightly.
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Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Monstera: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
Monstera: how often should I water it?
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Let the soil dry out lightly.
Monstera: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 100 cm (39 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 5 cm (2 in).
Monstera: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Monstera: which plants grow well with it?
Philodendron, Pothos.
Monstera: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Scale, Spider mites.
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