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Monstera, Variegated Mexican Breadfruit, Split-Leaf Philodendron, Windowleaf 'Giant Variegated'

Monsteradeliciosa

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Monstera (mon-STER-uh)
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Species
deliciosa (de-lis-ee-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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