Monstera Borsigiana Variegata

Monstera Borsigiana Variegata Monstera Borsigiana

What is the plant

Monstera Deliciosa is indigenous to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. However, they’ve been introduced to islands like Hawaii and the Seychelles, where, predictably, they’re mildly invasive.Monstera means monster, and deliciosa means delicious, which is quite pleasing. A delicious monster. Lovely.Monstera Deliciosa is an epiphyte, meaning they attach their roots to tree trunks and grow up them towards the light. They get hecking HUGE in the wild.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Water
The water requirements of Monstera Borsigiana are not at all complicated.You should water it approximately once a week, but pay attention to the temperature so if the weather where you live is very hot, you might want to water more often than once a week.The best thing you can do to make sure you are not keeping your plant too dry or overwatering it is to check the soil conditions.
Sunlight
It adapts very well to any lighting with the exception of high exposure to the direct sunlight.Direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves.
Fertilizer
For Monstera, the best option is an organic, liquid, houseplant fertilizer rich with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.Follow the prescripted dosage or even dilute it further since excess fertilizer can harm the plant.As for the time and frequency, fertilize your Monstera Borsigiana once a month (or every two weeks with a more diluted fertilizer) from April to September.

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Soil
When it comes to the soil requirements it is important to know that a Monstera Borsigiana prefers alkaline to acidic soil (the majority of houseplants prefer acidic).Alkaline soil has a pH level ranging from 7-14.The perfect soil for a Monstera Borsigiana to thrive in is also rich in nutrients and well-draining.The best soil type is a 3-part potting soil to 2 part perlite mixed with pumice or coarse horticultural sand.
Pruning
The reasons for pruning can be simply aesthetic- if you want to encourage or limit the growth, shape your plat to your will, or simply remove yellow or wilted leaves.
Temperature
As for the temperature, Monstera Borisgiana thrives in moderate environments which means from 15-27 ºC (65-80 ºF).If the temperature drops below 10 ºC (60 ºF) the plant will stop growing and eventually die.