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Monstera pinnatipartitais a rare variety in themonstera genusprized for its fenestrated foliage.
Despite their show-stopping appearance, these plants are surprisingly easy-to-care-for.
You’ll need patience for the payoff if you buy a baby.
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And it isn’t the preferred pick if you have pets that like to munch on vegetation.
Monsteras contain insoluble calcium oxalates, making themtoxic plants for pets.
In their native tropical setting,Monstera pinnatipartitawould receive dappled light on the forest floor.
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A well-lit location without intense direct sunlight, like that from an east-facing window, is ideal.
Only have a north-facing aspect?
You might need to use supplementalgrow lightsto give your plant the light it needs to thrive.
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For best result, yourMonstera pinnatipartitawill need at least six hours of bright but indirect light.
Regularly rotate the pot to ensure even light hits all angles of this big plant.
Soil
Dense soil is a no-no for this epiphytic species.
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The plant needs light, well-aerated mixes with some nutrient-rich organic material mixed through.
Blending invermiculite, orchid bark, and sustainable coco coir are great options.
Using a moss pole means the plant can also draw nutrients from the pole.
Water
Monstera pinnatipartitasbenefit from evenly moist soil.
Soggy conditions aren’t this plant’s friend and can lead toroot rot.
A pot with good drainage holes is a necessity.
Temperature and Humidity
It’s no surprise that these tropical rainforest natives love warm, humid conditions.
Ideal temperatures forMonstera pinnatipartitasare 65 to 85 Fahrenheit and away from drafts and blasting heating vents.
The higher the temperatures, the faster the growth and the more impressive the fenestration.
Unattractive dry, curling leaves are a problem if they aren’t getting enough moisture.
This is anideal plant for a steamy bathroom.
Fertilizer
Feeding yourMonstera pinnatipartitaregularly during the spring and summer growing seasons helps promote impressive leaf development.
Your plant will appreciate a slow-release balanced 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer.
Cut back to once-a-month feeding or less during the slow winter months.
Trim away unhealthy leaves to direct energy to healthy foliage growth.
Take at most 25 percent off the plant height.
Repot in the spring in advance of the significant growth spurt.
Pick a pot that is around 3 inches wider than the root ball with good drainage holes.
Common Pests and Plant Diseases
Regularly wipe off the foliage with a damp cloth.
Watch out for these issues and make adjustments to help your plant thrive.
Check temperatures are above 60 degrees Fahrenheit and move to a warmer spot if not.
Yellowing Leaves
The mostcommon reason for yellowing leavesinMonstera pinnatipartitasis overwatering.
Brown spots can also indicate that your plant isn’t getting enough humidity.
TheMonstera pinnatipartitais similar to itsMonstera deliciosacousin.
The biggest difference between these two plants is that thepinnatipartitahas more deeply split leaves.
