Often mistaken for its close relativemonstera adansonii, it is known to have many of the same care requirements.
Its considered a relatively low-maintenance houseplant, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned experts alike.
Pet owners and parents should know that these monsteras are considered toxic to petsand humansif ingested.
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Heres everything you oughta know about growing and caring for monstera lechleriana as a houseplant.
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Monstera Lechleriana Care
Here are the basic requirements for growing monstera lechleriana:
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Light
Monstera lechleriana grows best indoors withseveral hours of bright indirect light.
A mix designed for aroids is ideal, but you might easily make your own at home too.
Simply combine equal partspotting soil, coco coir, orchid bark, and perlite.
Water
The monstera lechleriana appreciatesregular wateringbut is known to be relatively drought-tolerant.
If you arent sure whether your plant needs watering, waiting a couple of extra days wont hurt.
Once the temperatures begin to drop, stop fertilizing in fall and winter.
However, these gorgeous cultivars are extremely rare and difficult to find.
Heres how to propagate a monstera lechleriana in a few simple steps.
Monsteras are known for being relatively disease-free, and lechleriana is no exception.
Common Problems With Monstera Lechleriana
Like most monsteras, the lechleriana is pretty low-maintenance and problem-free.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leavesare usually a result of underwatering or a lack of light.
That said, sometimes yellow leaves can indicate overwatering and root rot, or a pest infestation.
Examine your plant closely to determine what may be the underlying cause.
Brown Leaves
Similarly, brown leaves can have a few different root causes.
The fenestrations also tend to be smaller and more circular on M. lechleriana than M. adansonii.
Mature Monstera lechleriana leaves can grow about 12 inches long and eight inches wide indoors.
In its native environment, plants have been found with leaves as large as several feet!
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