{"title":"Monsteras","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonsteras are the big, split leaved climbers that made indoor plants fashionable again. In the wild they scramble up rainforest trees in Central and South America, and the holes and splits in the leaves appear as the plant matures and climbs. Indoors they give a room a tropical, lived in look with very little work. Choose by the space you have: a large floor plant for a bright corner, or a smaller vine to trail from a shelf or climb a pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a monstera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa\"\u003eFruit Salad Plant\u003c\/a\u003e is Monstera deliciosa, the classic: glossy, deeply split leaves that can pass 60 centimetres across on a mature plant. It needs floor space and a support to climb. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thai-constellation-monstera-deliciosa-variegata\"\u003eThai Constellation\u003c\/a\u003e is the same plant with leaves speckled and splashed in cream. It grows more slowly and needs brighter light, because the pale parts of the leaf make no food for the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller spaces, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swiss-cheese-vine-monstera-adansonii\"\u003eSwiss Cheese Vine\u003c\/a\u003e has smaller, heart shaped leaves full of oval holes and will trail from a hanging pot or climb a moss pole. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-monstera-monstera-siltepecana\"\u003eSilver Monstera\u003c\/a\u003e has narrow, silvery leaves with dark veins and stays compact as a trailing plant. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-monstera-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma\"\u003eMini Monstera\u003c\/a\u003e is not a true monstera but a close relative with small, split leaves, and it is a quick climber for a narrow spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere monsteras grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, give a monstera bright, indirect light: near an east facing window, or a metre or two back from a north facing one. Direct afternoon sun through glass scorches the leaves, and a dim room produces small leaves with few splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, Monstera deliciosa grows well in frost free gardens from Sydney north, in shade or dappled light under trees, where it climbs trunks and fences and reaches several metres. In cooler regions keep monsteras as indoor or sheltered patio plants. All of these plants are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the sap can irritate skin, so place them out of reach of pets and wash your hands after pruning. Related foliage plants are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/philodendrons\"\u003ephilodendrons\u003c\/a\u003e and wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and garden growers in the north can browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePot into a chunky, free draining mix: a quality potting mix with added orchid bark or perlite suits all of them. Choose a pot with drainage holes, one size larger than the current one, and repot every year or two in spring. Climbing types grow larger leaves when they have something to grip, so set a moss pole or timber stake in the pot at planting and tie the stems in loosely. Tuck the aerial roots into the mix or onto the pole instead of cutting them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, then let the pot drain fully. That is roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Feed with a liquid fertiliser every few weeks from spring to autumn. Prune long stems just above a leaf node in spring to control size. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/monstera-care-guide\"\u003emonstera care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers repotting, propagation and common leaf problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my monstera have no holes in its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants produce solid leaves, and the splits arrive with age. On an older plant, solid leaves usually mean too little light. Move it closer to a window and give it a pole to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs monstera toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Monsteras are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Keep plants out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a monstera grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm, bright conditions a healthy plant puts out a new leaf every few weeks through spring and summer. Growth slows almost to a stop in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a monstera outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free areas, yes, in shade or dappled light with shelter from hot wind. In frosty regions grow it indoors or on a protected patio and bring it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"MON-DEL-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":"MON-DEL-140MM-P10","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":"MON-DEL-200MM-P6","price":325.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":"MON-DEL-300MM","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"MON-DEL-400MM","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"thai-constellation-monstera-deliciosa-variegata","title":"Thai Constellation - Monstera deliciosa variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai Constellation (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thai Constellation') is the stable variegated monstera: a tissue cultured selection whose cream marbling is fixed rather than a matter of luck. Indoors it reaches about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with the same big split leaves as a green monstera, speckled and streaked in cream. It is slower and more forgiving than the white variegated forms, because every leaf still carries green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that will not revert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is tissue cultured, the cream marbling appears on every leaf rather than turning up at random.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig leaves on a plant that still fits a room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature leaves split and fenestrate at around 2m tall and 1.5m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier than the white variegated monsteras.\u003c\/strong\u003e More chlorophyll in each leaf means steadier growth and much less risk of a leaf burning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, water when the top of the mix dries, and it gets on with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well lit room out of direct sun. Buy it when you want one large specimen rather than a shelf of small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot with a moss pole or timber stake. Monsteras climb, and aerial roots want something to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it can grow outdoors under canopy in shade. It is toxic to cats and dogs, so place it out of reach of a pet that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thai Constellation in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the cream sections first, because that tissue has no chlorophyll to protect it. It is frost tender, so outdoors it is limited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in a sheltered shaded spot. Anywhere colder, keep it in a pot inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky, free draining mix: premium potting mix opened up with bark and perlite. Repot every two years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3 to 4cm of mix is dry, then tip out the saucer. It handles a missed week far better than a soggy pot. Balanced liquid feed monthly through spring and summer, none in winter. Humidity suits it, so a bathroom or kitchen works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a pole early, because leaves get larger and split more readily once the plant can climb. Remove damaged leaves at the base of the stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as 140mm plants in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, or a single established plant in a 300mm pot. Younger plants have smaller, mostly unsplit leaves. Splitting comes with maturity and support, not with time alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegation varies from plant to plant, and a single leaf can be anything from lightly speckled to half cream. That is the nature of the selection, not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roughly a month before a new leaf unfurls, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/monstera-care-guide\"\u003emonstera care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith pets at home, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All monsteras contain calcium oxalate crystals, and chewing brings on mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Keep it up off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its variegation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is tissue cultured and stable, so individual leaves vary in how much cream they show but the plant will not revert to plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the cream sections browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much direct light, or dry air. The white tissue has no chlorophyll and burns before the green does, so move it back from the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the leaves start splitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it matures and has something to climb, usually the third or fourth season indoors. A young plant with round unsplit leaves is doing nothing wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789557530943,"sku":"MON-DEL-VAR-tube","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140058829119,"sku":"MON-DEL-VAR-140MM-P10","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140058796351,"sku":"MON-DEL-VAR-200MM-P6","price":784.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140058861887,"sku":"MON-DEL-VAR-300MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thai-Constellation-Monstera-deliciosa-variegata.jpg?v=1768455854"},{"product_id":"swiss-cheese-vine-monstera-adansonii","title":"Swiss Cheese Vine - Monstera adansonii","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwiss Cheese Vine (\u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing aroid with holes punched right through its leaves, and the one to choose when you want a plant that visibly does something within months. Given a pole or a shelf it runs to about 2m of stem and 1m across, and in warm weather a new leaf unfurls each fortnight. It comes from Central and South American rainforest, which explains how it wants to be treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that look engineered.\u003c\/strong\u003e The oval holes, called fenestrations, open as each leaf matures and get larger as the plant gains height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm months bring a new leaf every week or two, which makes it satisfying for anyone short on patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail it or climb it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left in a hanging pot it cascades; given a moss pole it climbs and produces bigger leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to make more of, and happy in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttings root within a few weeks, and bathrooms and humid coastal homes suit it better than most indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most of them live, and inside your climate stops mattering. Bright indirect light near a window is the whole requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outdoors year round in a shaded courtyard or covered balcony. Anywhere colder, keep it in a pot you can bring inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat that matters: the leaves and stems are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Hang it high or choose a different plant if you have an animal that nibbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swiss Cheese Vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light produces the best leaves and the most holes. Deep shade gives small solid leaves, while direct sun through glass scorches them. Outdoors it is strictly for frost free tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky aroid mix, or potting mix opened up with perlite and orchid bark. The roots need air as much as water, and a dense mix in a pot without drainage is the fastest way to lose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top third of the mix has dried, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, then tip out the saucer. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long bare stems back to a node and the plant branches from there. Add a moss pole early if you want large fenestrated leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: a single tube, 200mm in a pack of 6 and 250mm in a pack of 3. Tubes are young rooted cuttings with a few small leaves and no holes yet, which is normal. The 200mm and 250mm plants arrive already trailing, the choice if you want a hanging pot to look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroids travel well packed upright, though a yellow lower leaf after transit is common and not a fault. Give it a week in bright indirect light before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eRepotting an indoor plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa\"\u003eFruit Salad Plant\u003c\/a\u003e for the large leaved monstera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do my leaves have no holes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung leaves are usually solid and the holes develop as the plant matures. Low light and nothing to climb both delay them, so add a moss pole and move it to a brighter window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the top third of the mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Yellow lower leaves and a sour smelling pot mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, which irritate the mouth and cause drooling and vomiting if chewed. Rarely serious, but keep it out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643698643263,"sku":"MON-ADA-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100486517055,"sku":"MON-ADA-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140077605183,"sku":"MON-ADA-200MM-P6","price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140077637951,"sku":"MON-ADA-250MM-P3","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swiss-Cheese-Vine-Monstera-adansonii.png?v=1794662857"},{"product_id":"mini-monstera-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma","title":"Mini Monstera - Rhaphidophora tetrasperma","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Monstera (\u003cem\u003eRhaphidophora tetrasperma\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the split leaf look of a swiss cheese plant at a size an apartment can actually carry. Trained up a moss pole it climbs to around 2m tall while staying about 60cm wide, so it fills a corner without taking the room. It grows fast, forgives neglect and looks established within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit leaves at a sensible scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deeply cut foliage reads like a monstera on a plant with a 60cm footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm weather expect a new leaf every two to three weeks, which is rare in an indoor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates a missed watering and needs no misting or humidifier to look good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt climbs where you point it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial roots grip a moss pole or coir totem, and the leaves get larger the higher it climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use, and indoors your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot with a pole set in at potting time is the right start. Trying to add a pole later disturbs roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a warm, frost free, sheltered position, so it is a tropical and subtropical option only. Elsewhere, move the pot inside before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mini Monstera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the fastest growth and the deepest leaf splits. Low light slows it and produces smaller, unsplit leaves, while hot sun through glass scorches them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky aroid mix of potting mix opened up with bark, perlite and coir. Straight potting mix holds too much water around the roots, the most common reason these fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 3cm to 5cm of mix is dry, then drain the saucer properly. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser fortnightly from spring to autumn, and stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a vine back to just above a node whenever it outgrows its space, and the plant branches from there. Those cuttings root readily in water, so a single plant becomes several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: a tube, and 200mm pots sold in packs of six. A tube is a young plant with a few small leaves that are often still unsplit, and it will fill a 200mm pot within a season or two. The 200mm plants are established and ready to go straight onto a pole in a decorative pot, which suits a group planting or a set of gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroids travel well, though a curled leaf or two after transit is normal. Leave it somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/monstera-care-guide\"\u003eOur monstera care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same light and watering principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a monstera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a Rhaphidophora, a separate genus that happens to produce similar split leaves, and the name has simply stuck. Care is close enough that monstera advice applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and stomach of cats and dogs, and it can irritate skin when you prune. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves not splitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough light, or nothing to climb. Move it brighter and give it a moss pole, since the plant only produces its mature split leaves once it is climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have to have a moss pole?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly. Left to trail from a shelf it stays a smaller leaved vine, but it will not reach 2m or develop its best foliage without support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54742684893503,"sku":"RHA-TET-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54742684926271,"sku":"RHA-TET-200MM-P6","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mini-monstera-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-02f51f.jpg?v=1785941115"},{"product_id":"silver-monstera-monstera-siltepecana","title":"Silver Monstera - Monstera siltepecana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Monstera (\u003cem\u003eMonstera siltepecana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing and climbing foliage plant with small, heart-shaped green leaves brushed with a silvery sheen. Stems reach 1.8m to 3m, and 10m or more if the plant climbs a tree, on a plant only 45cm to 90cm wide. Like other monsteras it is toxic if chewed, so keep it out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery, tapered leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each heart shape draws out to a long point, and the silvery overlay makes the dark green veins stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrails or climbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it hang from a high basket or drape along a wall, or give it a mossy pole or tree trunk and the aerial roots will grip and climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast grower, so a young plant soon begins to fill its space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 45cm to 90cm wide it suits balconies, shelves and narrow garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors or in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it outside in a tropical garden or on a sheltered balcony, or indoors in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing stems of 1.8m to 3m look best from a high basket or a shelf where they can trail freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoles and tree trunks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at the base of a rough-barked tree or beside a mossy pole, and the aerial roots will attach and climb. Given the support, it can reach 10m or more, so allow room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A covered balcony in the tropics or subtropics gives it the bright, indirect light it wants. In cooler areas, keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Monstera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright light but not direct sun. It likes warmth, ideally over 15C, and needs protection from frost. Outdoors, it suits tropical and subtropical gardens under cover. Elsewhere, grow it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use free draining soil rich in organic matter. In a pot, a quality potting mix with some added bark keeps the roots airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly during the first 12 weeks, until established. In a pot, avoid overwatering. Feed monthly with a diluted liquid fertiliser. In dry climates or air-conditioned rooms, a spray of water on the leaves improves humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim stems to shape in the warmer months. Tip pruning makes the plant bushier, and a support or room to trail keeps it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Monstera as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives with small leaves and short trailing stems, and it soon puts on growth in warm, bright conditions. Pot it into free draining mix and add a support if you want it to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower does not always have tube stock available. When there is none, this page shows the tube as on backorder, and the notify button will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/monstera-care-guide\"\u003eThe Monstera care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Silver Monstera safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other monsteras, its sap contains crystals that irritate the mouth and throat if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light without direct sun. Direct sun can scorch the leaves, and deep shade slows the growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a sheltered, shaded spot. It needs protection from frost and does best above 15C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859010367,"sku":"MON-SIL-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-monstera-monstera-siltepecana.jpg?v=1792209591"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1794658864","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/monsteras.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}