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Three plants open leaves at different heights to create a dense layered arrangement.
Monstera deliciosa 17cm
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€17,00
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Monsteradeliciosa
With a pole, it gives everything. Without one... it sits and waits 😌
- Three-plant arrangement
- Large glossy leaves
- Natural fenestrations
- Lush tropical volume
- Iconic silhouette
Monstera deliciosa is the iconic tropical presence that instantly changes how a room feels: large glossy leaves, deep green and natural splits create bold lines and beautiful shadows. This three-plant arrangement delivers a lush layered crown from the start and confidently fills a living room, office or bright entrance. Despite its volume, fenestrations keep the silhouette light and allow light to travel through the foliage.
Every leaf shows a different stage of maturity, allowing the arrangement to combine clean juvenile hearts with more dramatic divided blades. Beside wood, stone, linen or a plain wall, it gains architectural character and becomes the green focal point around which the entire setting can be organised.
What makes it special
Multiple stems, broad hearts and natural fenestrations create immediate tropical depth.
Colour
Deep glossy green creates strong areas of light and shade across every broad blade.
Texture
The smooth firm surface and clean splits give the foliage its recognisable architectural texture.
Why you’ll love it: it delivers a ready-made lush tropical display with three growing crowns and the iconic split Monstera silhouette.
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.
- Calathea orbifolia — broad silver bands held low beneath large fenestrations.
- Philodendron hederaceum ‘Micans’ — a copper velvet trail around the base.
- Strelitzia nicolai — large undivided blades that calm the arrangement.
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 an accepted species native from southern Mexico to Guatemala.
Habitat
In nature it is a climbing hemiepiphytic liana of wet tropical forest, using trunks to reach higher levels.
Botanical identity
The epithet deliciosa refers to the fully ripe fruit of the species, not its foliage or unripe tissues.
From natural habitat to care: Its natural ascent up trunks explains why firm support organises the arrangement, supports larger blades and encourages gradual maturation.
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
They form developmentally as the leaf grows and are not tears or damage.
Form changes with maturity
Juvenile leaves are often entire, while mature climbing blades develop more splits and holes.
Aerial roots are support organs
They emerge from nodes and help anchor the stem, without needing removal simply because they are visible.
Tissues contain raphides
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain and irritation if chewed.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
01 Why do some leaves have no splits?
Juvenile leaves are often entire. Overall maturity, stable climbing and sufficient light are associated with larger, more 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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