Large Monstera Plant Care. Monstera deliciosa require moderate care but reward plant parents with large beautifully patterned foliage. The deep green color is stunning and these are more common than some of the more exotic monstera varieties and are still fairly easy to care for.
Adult adansonii is called friedrichsthalii because it has bigger fenestrations then the younger ones. As Monstera deliciosa ages the new leaves will have more and more fenestrations holes and slits among the leaves. Keep in mind that after a leaf develops it will not change.
If intended as a houseplant choose a deep pot with many drainage holes.
Monstera will want to climb as they mature and grow in size so it is important to provide the plant with support so that it continues to grow upwards rather. Monstera Deliciosa are a fast growing plant that will benefit from regular fertilizing. If its aerial roots get unruly you can trim them but its best to just tuck them back into the pot. Deliciosas common names is Swiss cheese plant thanks to the deep notches and holes in its large leaves at maturityAnother is split-leaf philodendrona common misnomer although both monstera and philodendron plants require similar care.
