Silver Monstera

Silver Monstera Care

Monstera Siltepecana

Other names: Seltene Monstera, Philodendron Silver Queen

What is the plant

Monstera Siltepecana belongs to the monstera genus. This genus consists of at least 50 different species of flowering plants.Although the genus is said to count about 50 different species, it might actually be way more as many o the monstera growing in the wild are not yet given proper names and are not correctly classified.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Monstera Siltepecana plant has to be watered when the first couple of inches of soil are dry. Push your finger into the soil to check if it is dry.Monstera Siltepecana plant prefers well-draining soil. If the soil is overly-moist, this condition can lead to root rot.
Pruning
Monstera Siltepecana plant needs to be pruned because it is an integral part of any plant care routine. Pruning the plant gets rid of leaves that are still utilizing the plant’s resources and is no longer benefiting the plant.By pruning unwanted leaves, all the energy will be given to support the new growth and healthy leaves. You can also control the shape and the size of the plant by pruning routinely.
Fertilizer
Monstera Siltepecana plant is in its growing stage during spring months and summer months. You can fertilize the plant monthly with a general-purpose water-soluble fertilizer with 20-20-20 NPK formulation.

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Sunlight
Monstera Siltepecana plant thrives well in partial shade or full shade in its natural environment. However, if you want to grow and care about the plant as a houseplant, it would be best to place it close to a window where it receives bright indirect light.
Soil
Monstera Siltepecana plant will grow in many different soil types. The best soil for the Monstera Siltepecana plant is a chunky or loose combination of half well-draining potting mix blended with a half orchid mix consists of bark, perlite, charcoal.
Temperature
Monstera Siltepecana plant prefers average room temperatures between 68 to 86 °Fahrenheit. The plant originally comes from tropical rain forests.