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Monstera

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Original price ₹359
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Current price ₹299
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Current price ₹299

(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)

Container: Pot
Size: 5 inch

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Why it’s special?

  • Iconic split, perforated leaves
  • Bold tropical statement plant
  • Fast-growing with support
  • Air-freshening foliage
  • Easy to propagate from cuttings
Flat ₹79 delivery on every order
🌎 Country of origin: India

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Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant, is one of the most iconic foliage plants, famed for its large, glossy leaves that develop dramatic splits and holes (fenestrations) as they mature. A vigorous climbing aroid from Central American rainforests, it brings instant jungle character to homes and bright interiors and can grow impressively large with support. Easy-going and adaptable, it thrives in bright indirect light, climbs a moss pole for bigger, more fenestrated leaves and helps freshen indoor air. Outdoors in warm, shaded gardens it may even produce edible fruit. Bold, fashionable and forgiving, Monstera is a favourite statement plant for any space.

Specifications

Family Araceae
Native region Central America
Mature height 2-3 m indoors, more outdoors
Mature spread 1-2 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Large, glossy, split and perforated leaves
Flower colour Creamy spathe (rare indoors)
Flower season —
Climate zone Tropical

Care guide

Sunlight Bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
Watering Water when top 3-5 cm of soil dries
Soil / mix Rich, well-drained airy potting mix
Temperature 18-30°C; protect from cold drafts
Humidity Prefers moderate to high humidity
Fertilizer Balanced feed monthly in growing season
Pruning Trim to shape; guide onto a moss pole
Repotting Every 1-2 years as it grows
Propagation Easy by stem cuttings with a node
Pests & problems Watch mealybugs, scale and spider mites
Toxicity / safety Toxic to pets and humans if chewed
Difficulty Easy

Uses

A bold statement foliage plant for bright living rooms, offices and shaded tropical gardens, often trained up a moss pole.

Growing tips

In India give it bright, filtered light and a moss pole to climb; warmth and higher humidity encourage bigger leaves with more dramatic splits.

Monstera Care

Monstera deliciosa thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers its soil to dry out slightly between waterings, so water only when the top inch feels dry. It enjoys the warmth and humidity common across much of India, and wiping the large leaves keeps them glossy and dust-free. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month through the growing season, and give the plant a moss pole or stake to support its climbing habit as it matures.

Why buy Monstera online in India

Buying a Monstera online from GardenGo means it is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives fresh and alive rather than stressed after days in transit. You can choose from 5 inch, 8 inch and 12 inch sizes on this page to match your space and budget. Because we stock nearby, you skip the long-distance courier damage that so often leaves leaves torn or yellowing on arrival.

Monstera Benefits & Uses

The Monstera is prized for its dramatic, naturally split leaves that make it a striking indoor statement plant for living rooms, offices and studios. It is a hardy, low-maintenance houseplant that adapts well to indoor conditions and adds instant greenery and a tropical feel to any interior. Its bold foliage also works beautifully in photographs and styled corners, which is why it remains one of the most popular indoor plants in India.

Where to place your Monstera

Place your Monstera near a bright window where it receives plenty of indirect light, but keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun that can scorch the leaves. A spot in a living room corner, by a balcony door or in a well-lit office suits it well, and the larger 12 inch plants make excellent floor-standing features. Rotate the pot occasionally so the plant grows evenly and every leaf gets its share of light.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Monstera?
Water when the top 3-5 cm of soil dries. It likes even moisture but its roots rot in constantly soggy soil, so let it drain well.
How much light does it need?
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid harsh direct sun, which scorches leaves, and very low light, which prevents fenestration.
Is Monstera safe for pets?
No. It contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats, dogs and humans if chewed, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.
Why don't my Monstera leaves have holes?
Young plants and those in low light produce solid leaves. With more light, maturity and a moss pole to climb, leaves develop splits.
How do I propagate it?
Take a stem cutting that includes a node (and ideally an aerial root) and root it in water or moist soil.
Should I give it a moss pole?
Yes. A moss pole supports its climbing habit and encourages larger, more fenestrated leaves over time.
Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing usually means overwatering or poor drainage. Let the soil dry more between waterings and ensure the pot drains freely.
Can I grow it outdoors in India?
Yes, in warm, frost-free regions it grows well in shaded gardens out of direct sun and may even fruit in ideal conditions.
How often should I repot it?
Repot every one to two years as it grows, moving to a larger pot with fresh, airy, well-draining mix.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the warm growing season to support its vigorous, large-leaved growth.
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