Monstera ''Frozen Freckles'', a plant with unique foliage
Monstera 'Frozen Freckles' owes its name to the creamy splashes that run across its leaves; like freckles on a face. This plant of the Araceae family is descended from Monstera adansonii, like monstera adansonii variegata or monstera adansonii 'Mint.
How to recognize Monstera 'Frozen Freckles'?
A perennial with a climbing habit, Monstera adansonii 'Frozen Freckles' grows to between 60 cm and 1.5 m tall when grown in pots and indoors.
The flexible stem bears leaves and aerial roots. These help the plant to absorb moisture from the air and cling to its support.
The leaves, elliptical or oval, measure up to 35 centimetres long. Dull green, they are speckled with white or cream and are perforated. This feature allows the foliage to let light through to the limbs at the bottom of the plant. Each leaf has a unique combination of spots and fenestrations.
Monstera 'Frozen Freckles' can also flower indoors. It produces an inflorescence composed of a spathe and a spadix.
The plant is toxic to humans and pets. Ingestion of its leaves or stems causes irritation and digestive problems.
Our maintenance tips
Monstera 'Frozen Freckles are not difficult to care for. Regular watering, a little moisture, a pot optimized for drainage and a little fertilizer are all that's needed.
Watering
To find out if your plant is thirsty, stick your finger in the soil. When the surface is dry (about three centimetres), then you need to water your Monstera adansonii 'Frozen Freckles'. Monstera 'Frozen Freckles like moisture, but not stagnant water. Make sure that the potting soil remains moist, but that the rootlets are not drowned.
If you can, use non-calcareous water such as rainwater or filtered water.
Also make sure that water doesn't stagnate in the saucer or planter.
If you can, use non-calcareous water such as rainwater or filtered water.
Also make sure that water doesn't stagnate in the saucer or planter.
Spray
If the air in your home is dry, spray the leaves of your plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Monstera adansonii 'Frozen Freckles' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Re-pot your Monstera adansonii 'Frozen Freckles' to give it more space. Choose a pierced terracotta or plastic pot that will allow it to continue growing.
At the bottom, place a draining potting soil and then transplant your plant. Pack the rootball to prevent it from becoming too airy.
Monstera 'Frozen Freckles like to climb. You can support their development by providing them with a stake to hang on.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
Apply liquid fertilizer for green plants when watering.
Cleaning
Dust prevents leaves from absorbing light and slows photosynthesis. You can use a brush or feather duster to clean the foliage.
Pinch
Pinch your Monstera adansonii 'Frozen Freckles' during its growing season.
Monstera 'Frozen Freckles are not plants to be pruned. If yours grows beyond the size of your living room, you can pinch off the end of the stem. The plant will stop growing vertically and produce new leaves at the base.
Don't forget that sap and leaves can cause irritation! Remember to wear gloves when handling your plant.
Don't forget that sap and leaves can cause irritation! Remember to wear gloves when handling your plant.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Locate a node on your plant, if possible with an aerial root and at least one leaf. Using a clean, disinfected tool, such as a pair of scissors or pruning shears, cut two centimetres below the node.
Place your cutting in a glass filled with water at room temperature. Make sure you submerge the knots, which will form the roots.
Place in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear until the roots appear.
Diseases / Threats
Information
Family | Araceae - Araceae |
Type | Monstera - Monstera |
Species | Monstera adansonii - Monstera adansonii |
Lifecycle | Perennial |
Foliage | Evergreen |
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Substrats | |
Planting method |
In pots |
Categories | |
Tags |
Beginner Small pot Toxic |
Origin |
Central America |
Hardiness (USDA) | 10a |
Leaf color |
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Flower colors |
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