Monstera Deliciosa (Sweet Cheese) Healthy Live Plant

Monstera deliciosa indoors in a pot is pretty straightforward if you match its tropical preferences.

🌿 Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light (near a window but not harsh sun).
• Can tolerate low light, but growth slows and leaves may lose their iconic splits.
• Avoid direct midday sun—it can scorch leaves.

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil feel dry.
• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy.
• Reduce watering in winter.
• Yellow leaves = overwatering; droopy/dry leaves = underwatering.

🪴 Soil & Pot

• Use well-draining soil (mix of potting soil + perlite + bark is ideal).
• Pot must have drainage holes.
• Repot every 1–2 years as it grows.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C (65–85°F).
• Loves high humidity (above 50% if possible).
  • Mist leaves occasionally OR
  • Use a humidifier OR
  • Place near a tray of water with pebbles

🌱 Feeding (Fertilizer)

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in spring & summer.
• Skip or reduce feeding in winter.