Monstera Philodendron Care. Philodendron Pertusum is its old name for Monstera Deliciosa as it was originally thought to be from the Philodendron genus and not a Monstera. The stems are reddish-purple while young.
But with the right eye youll see the differences. Split-Leaf Philodendron Care Pests and Diseases Monstera deliciosa is resistant to pests but if you notice any aphids mealybugs spider mites or scales spray them away using a mixture of alcohol water mineral oil and biodegradable liquid soap. How to Water a Monstera Deliciosa in Winter.
As you can imagine by how this plant grows in the wild as described above it prefers filtered light or bright indirect light.
I grow mine in a large Eastern exposure window so it received plenty of light including morning sun which is gentle on the plant. When watering make sure that the potting mix of your Adansonii remains slightly moist and water about once a week. Read our ultimate guide to watering your monstera here. Another alternative is to manually spritz the leaves of your Monstera Deliciosa from time to time.
