Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
- Light
- Bright indirect — close to a south or east window without direct sun
- Water
- Roughly weekly; water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry
- Soil
- Chunky aroid mix (potting soil + perlite + bark) for aeration
- Temperature
- 18-27°C (65-80°F); avoid drafts and cold windows
- Humidity
- Prefers 50-65%; tolerates household 40%
- Growth habit
- Climbing vine; benefits from a moss pole as it matures
- Mature size
- 2-3 m (6-10 ft) indoors with support
- Pet toxicity
- Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if chewed (calcium oxalate)
Watering baseline: ~7 days between waterings, in a 6-inch pot, medium light, spring growth, normal household humidity, and standard potting mix. The full guide's watering estimator adjusts the interval for your specific pot, light, season, humidity, and soil.