How to take good care of Monstera? What are the varieties of Monstera?

1. How to maintain

1. Bright light: Sunlight is an important factor in caring for Monstera. If you want to take good care of Monstera, you need to give it a bright location with scattered but not direct sunlight. It is a tropical plant, but it cannot withstand strong sunlight, so you must pay attention to it in the summer and provide appropriate shade.

2. Watering in time: Monstera prefers a humid growing environment, especially since its leaves are large and evaporate quickly, so watering should be done in time. You can water the potting soil when you find it is dry, and keep the soil moist but not soggy that water accumulates.

3. Reasonable fertilization: Monstera likes fertilizer very much. Because it grows very fast, it needs sufficient nutrients to maintain good growth. During the vigorous growth months of April to September, you can apply thin layers of fertilizer every two weeks or so, but don't use too much.

4. Regular pruning: Its growth cannot be separated from pruning. If you find that the branches are messy, pay attention to pruning to control the growth height, which can also promote the vigorous growth of the plant. Do not throw away the pruned branches, you can use them as cuttings for propagation.

5. Suitable soil: The requirements for soil are not strict, but the basic fertility and looseness must be guaranteed. You can mix leaf mold or peat soil with fine sand.

2. What are the varieties?

There are many varieties of Monstera, the common ones are the white-spotted Monstera, mini Monstera, pocket Monstera, oblique-leaf Monstera, porous Monstera, etc.