4″ pot Generic, Monstera deliciosa (Philodendron Monstera, Swiss-Cheese Plant)

Description

Features:

• This Monstera deliciosa ships in a 4 inchplastic nursery pot (4 inchp diameter). The tal plant + pot is roughly 12 inch tall and wide.
• Monstera deliciosa requires a medium amount of attention. It is lerant of shade, but best in bright indirect light. It prefers dry out between watering, but is not drought resistant, and so best water consistently; roughly 5-10 days in the growing season and less in winter.
• The plant + pot will measure roughly 12 inchtall and 12 inchwide. This size makes a perfect addition for deskps, tables, or other elevated surfaces.
• Also known as a Philodendron Monstera, Split-Leaf Philodendron, or Swiss-Cheese Plant. This is actually not a Philodendron though; it belongs the Monstera genus.
• The Monstera deliciosa in a 4 inchpot is not mature enough have the iconic split-leaves Monstera’s are known for, but will develop them within 1-2 years.
• ; Expected blooming period: Spring Summer

Details: The Monstera deliciosa belongs to the Monstera genus of the Araceae family. Family : Araceae is a large family of plants that encompasses 114 genera and 3750 species. Most prominently found in tropical regions of the Americas, many genera in this family are cultivated and sold as houseplants including Monstera, Philodendron, Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen), Dieffenbachia, Epipremnum (Pothos). Genus : Monstera genus includes 45 species that are tive to the jungles of southern Mexico and Central America. The genus is med from the Latin word for monstrous. They are evergreen vines that can grow over 60 feet tall in trees. Leaves are leathery, dark green, and often have holes in the leaf blade; which is the sigture of the Monstera and also why many species in this genus are referred to as a Swiss-Cheese plant. Care Tips : Water : Keep soil moist, but not sopping wet, by watering the 2 inches – 6 inches pots every 4-6 days and the larger, 8 inches – 14 inches pots every 7-10 days. Water less in the winter. Monstera’s tive jungle climate didn’t prepare it for droughts, so don’t allow soil to dry completely. Light : Monstera needs bright light to stay vibrant green, but will burn in 2+ hr/day of direct sunlight. Near a window that doesn’t get a lot of afternoon sunlight is ideal. Soil : Monstera loves peat to retain moisture. It should be a 50/50 split potting soil and peat. Fertilizer : Fertilize lightly in the Spring and Summer. Dilute a standard 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer at a 1tsp : 2gal ratio. About Us : Your order will be safely packaged and shipped within 1-2 days of ordering, and we offer a 30-Day. If you are not happy with your order, please contact us immediately to correct the issue.