Monstera Peru is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant, requiring less light and water than other species in theMonsteragenus.
It requires bright, indirect sunlight, airy and well-draining acidic soil, and temperatures between 60F to 85F.
What Is an Epiphyte?
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However, epiphytes only grow on other plants for support and are not considered parasitic.
Monstera Peru Care
This rare monstera is surprisingly easy to grow indoors.
A north-facing window that receives several hours of bright, indirect light is perfect for these tropical understory plants.
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Soil
As an epiphyte, the monstera Peru does best in rich, airy, well-draining soil.
Fertilizer
Monstera Peru appreciates regularfertilizationwith a mild, balanced fertilizer throughout the spring and summer months.
Apply the fertilizer once every three to four weeks during watering, following product label instructions.
A monstera Peru showing signs of faded leaves with scorched spots.The Spruce / Cori Sears
Avoid fertilizing your monstera Peru during the winter when the plant goes into dormancy.
Pruning
Monstera Peru can become leggy when left unpruned.
Pruning will encourage new growth while controlling the plant’s size, as well.
When pruning, use a disinfected cutting tool to cut leggy stems.
Look for roots poking out of the pot’s drainage holes as the main clue that it needs repotting.
Regularly inspecting the plant for signs of pests is the best way to prevent an infestation.
Common Problems With Monstera Peru
The monstera Peru is a low-maintenance houseplant that is relatively problem-free.
Ensure your monstera Peru gets several hours of bright, indirect light daily.
Avoid overwatering your plant by waiting until the soil has dried completely before watering again.
Avoid exposing your monstera Peru to any extended period of direct sunlight.
Remember that these monsteras do not require as much light as other species of monster, such as thedeliciosaoradansonii.
Dropping Leaves
If your monstera Peru is dropping leaves, it is likely either overwatered or underwatered.
Prune off the leggy portions.
Providing your plant with a moss pole or trellis to climb may help to encourage its growth.
While monstera Peru flowers when grown in the wild, it is unusual for them to flower indoors.
Dont worry if you never see any blooms on your plant, this is normal.
Often confused for one another, the monstera Peru andMonstera siltepecanacan be differentiated in two key ways.
Second, the monstera Peru has deeply ridged leaves while theMonstera siltepecanahas relatively flat leaves.
A matureMonstera siltepecanacan develop fenestrations on its leaves, while the monstera Peru typically does not have this characteristic.
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