Monstera obliqua Peru in pot
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Monstera obliqua Peru, the exuberant tropical plant
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Find all our tips in the Monstera application
Monstera obliqua Peru grows in the tropical forests of South America. Rarer in the wild than its big brother, monstera obliqua, this member of the Araceae family is equally rare in our homes.
How to recognize Monstera obliqua Peru?
Monstera obliqua Peru is a hemiepiphytic plant with a climbing habit. It can reach heights of over three meters with a one-meter spread.
Like monstera deliciosa aurea and other Monstera species, Monstera obliqua Peru has aerial roots. But it is one of the few varieties to develop stolons. These stems grow until they find suitable soil. They then produce nodes and can give rise to a new plant.
The wavy-margined leaves are as thin as a sheet of paper. Green, they are lanceolate. Their base is heart-shaped, while the apex is tapered. The largest are up to 20 centimetres long and eight centimetres wide. They are distinguished by their wide fenestrations. In fact, the leaf blade is even more indented than in Monstera obliqua. Up to 90% of the leaf is perforated.
When the plant flowers, it produces a green or cream spathe surrounding a yellow spadix.
Monstera obliqua Peru is toxic. It causes digestive and nervous system disorders if its foliage or stem is ingested. Its sap also causes skin irritation on contact. To avoid incidents, keep your specimen out of reach of pets and wear gloves when pruning.
Our maintenance tips
Monstera obliqua Peru 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
Water your Monstera obliqua Peru when the potting soil has dried on the surface, for at least three centimetres.
Supply the plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature. Rainwater is best. If you don't have any, you can filter mains water or leave it to stand for 24 hours.
After watering, check the saucer or planter. If stagnant water appears, empty it. It could rot the roots.
Spray
Your Monstera obliqua Peru loves humidity. But the air in our homes is often too dry! To remedy this, spray the foliage with non-calcareous water.
In addition to increasing humidity, misting dusts the leaves and limits pest attacks.
Repotting
Every spring, repot your Monstera obliqua Peru to give it more space.
Obtain a pierced pot one size larger than the previous one. Preferably a terracotta model. This material facilitates water evaporation in the event of over-watering.
Pour in a bed of clay balls or gravel, followed by a layer of potting soil for green plants. You can mix in a little perlite to improve drainage.
Place your Monstera obliqua Peru in the center and fill in with substrate to within two centimeters of the edge. If you want to give your plant a climbing habit, add a stake to support it.
To increase humidity, place the pot on a saucer filled with moist clay balls.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Monstera obliqua Peru, apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Addgreen plant fertilizer to watering water.
Cleaning
Cleaning the leaves with a clean, damp cloth removes dust and limits pest attacks.
Pinch
Pinch your Monstera obliqua Peru during its growing season.
Monstera obliqua Peru don't cut themselves. But you can pinch the ends of the stems to densify the plant and create new branches.
Your Monstera obliqua Peru is toxic. Wear gloves during the operation to avoid skin rashes.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Select a healthy stem. Take a portion of about ten centimetres with at least one leaf and one aerial root.
Always use a clean instrument to prevent the spread of disease, and a sharp one to facilitate healing.
Immerse your stem in a glass of water at room temperature. Place the cutting in a sunny, draught-free spot. Remember to change the water to keep it clear.
When the roots are at least three centimetres long, you can repot your young shoot.
Diseases / Threats
Information
| Family | Araceae - Araceae |
| Type | Monstera - Monstera |
| Species | Monstera obliqua - Monstera obliqua |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposures | |
| Substrats | |
| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tag |
Large pot |
| Origin |
South America |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 10a |
| Leaf color |
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