Form
Large heart-shaped leaves open at different levels while splits keep the crown visually light.
Monstera deliciosa 21cm
Normal price
€25,00
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Monsteradeliciosa
If you need to turn on a light to see it... it isn’t photosynthesising there 📉
- Large split leaves
- Iconic silhouette
- Five plants together
- Lush tropical volume
- Statement presence
Monstera deliciosa is the ultimate tropical statement: large glossy leaves open as heart-shaped surfaces and develop deep splits and characteristic fenestrations as they mature. This lush multi-plant arrangement provides immediate volume, filling a bright corner with iconic green architecture—ideal for a living room, entrance or professional setting that needs one powerful focal feature.
The five plants in the arrangement create a layered crown from the start, with younger entire leaves held lower and more mature dramatic blades above. The result is lush yet clean, with shadows and openings continually changing the character of the room.
What makes it special
Mature form, multiple plants and fenestrations create immediate tropical volume.
Colour
Deep glossy green creates strong highlights and shadows across the same blade.
Texture
A smooth sturdy surface and clean fenestrations give the foliage its recognisable architectural texture.
Why you’ll love it: it creates immediate tropical abundance and offers the iconic split silhouette that transforms a room.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Near a bright window with a slim support or moss pole so the nodes can climb and the leaves can mature. Leave breathing room around the crown so each leaf shape reads clearly.
Plants that complement it
Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.
- Scindapsus pictus — silver markings on a finer climbing line.
- Aglaonema ‘Crete Flame’ — red bands held low in the arrangement.
- Philodendron ‘Birkin’ — white pinstriping against deep fenestrations.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright, indirect light. More light supports mature growth, but harsh sun does not.
Water
When the top 3–5 cm are dry. Water deeply and let the pot drain completely.
Atmosphere
Moderate to higher humidity and roughly 18–29°C, with gentle air movement.
Pets
Not safe to chew. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Chosen for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light and position
Provide plentiful filtered light and turn the pot gradually for balanced growth. Very low light produces smaller, more widely spaced leaves; harsh midday sun can scorch them.
Correct watering
Let the top 3–5 cm dry, water until it runs from the base and empty the saucer. Adjust frequency to light, temperature and season rather than a calendar.
Air humidity
Steady moderate humidity helps new leaves unfurl smoothly. Avoid repeatedly soaking the crown and maintain gentle air movement.
Temperature
Keep it warm at roughly 18–29°C. Cold substrate combined with excess water raises the risk of root problems.
Substrate
Use a coarse, airy mix with free drainage and moderate moisture retention. A firmly anchored support helps aerial roots and mature growth.
Nutrition and repotting
Feed evenly during active growth, following the label and applying to moist substrate. Repot when roots genuinely fill the pot, without an oversized jump.
Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection
Natural range
Monstera deliciosa is native from southern Mexico, chiefly Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas, to Guatemala.
Habitat
It is a climbing hemiepiphytic liana of wet tropical forest, beginning on the ground and using trunks to reach higher levels.
Botanical identity
The epithet deliciosa refers to the edible fully ripe fruit, not the foliage. Unripe fruit and other tissues are irritating.
From natural habitat to care: Its natural ascent up trunks explains why firm support helps maturation, larger leaves and a clean vertical structure.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage
The openings are called fenestrations
Splits and holes form developmentally as the leaf unfurls and are not damage.
Form changes with maturity
Juvenile leaves are usually entire, while climbing and strong light are associated with larger, more divided blades.
The petiole joint allows movement
A flexible joint near the blade lets the leaf adjust its orientation towards available light.
Tissues contain raphides
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation if leaves or unripe tissues are chewed.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
01 Why do younger leaves have no splits?
Young Monstera deliciosa leaves are often entire. Maturity, stable climbing and sufficient light are associated with larger divided blades.
02 What do several yellow leaves mean?
One old lower leaf may age normally. Several at once call for checks of moisture, drainage, light and root condition before adding water.
03 Does it need support?
Climbing stems benefit from slim firm support, while trailing growth tends to retain smaller leaves. Secure only the stem and leave petioles free.
04 Why is a new leaf stuck?
An abrupt humidity change, dry roots or cold can hinder unfurling. Stabilise conditions and never pull the soft blade.
05 How do I take a cutting?
Cut a healthy stem section with at least one node and an active growth point. A single leaf without a node cannot produce a new plant.
06 Is it safe for pets and children?
Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate raphides can cause marked oral irritation.
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