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Five Holes Plant Care

Monstera Standleyana

Other names: Five Holes Plant, Philodendron Standleyana, Philodendron Cobra, Monstera Standleyana Cobra

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What is the plant

The Monstera standleyana (also known as the Five Holes Plant) is a gorgeous climber plant. It has colourful variegated leaves and even holes.One of these plants will twist up your indoor trellis. Or the vines hang from your hanging pot. It sprouts the holey leaves every plant lover has come to cherish.The Monstera standleyana is often confused with the Philodendron. This is due to their variegated leaves. But with the right eye, you’ll see the differences. Some people call this plant Philodendron cobra. However, Monstera standleyana is the only correct taxonomy according to the University of Minnesota.Interestingly, the word Monstera is Latin for the word “monster”. This genus name was chosen to describe the original leaves with their holes and slits.It’s these leaves on the Monstera Standleyana that make the plant so special.The tropical plant comes from the exotic country of Costa Rica, full of beaches and jungles. It also originates from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Panama.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

18°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

11 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

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    Watering a Monstera standleyana is like most other plants. It needs water on the regular. But you don’t want to over-water it either.When you water your plant, check the soil first. Stick your finger into the soil, up to your knuckle.If the soil is still moist, don’t water it yet. If the soil is dry, go ahead and water it.

  • Fertilizer

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    For fertilizer, the Monstera standleyana does well with standard fertilizer for indoor plants. If you’re worried about the fertilizer being too much, you can always dilute it.During the summer months, you should fertilize your plant once a month. But don’t fertilize during the winter months.

  • Sunlight

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    Like the majority of indoor plants, the Monstera standleyana needs indirect sunlight.For the balance between sunlight and shade, try hanging it near a north or east-facing window. A south-facing window will provide too much direct sunlight.

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  • Soil

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    Monstera standleyana plants like well-draining soil. Well-draining soil is pretty much as it sounds.It’s soil that allows water to drain through at a moderate rate. It doesn’t drain too fast or too slow.

  • Temperature

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    The best temperature range for a Monstera standleyana is between 65°F and 80°F (18 – 27°C).Since the plant originates from warm climates, they prefer warmer temperatures.Avoid going below 65F (18°C). This will either slow or stop your plant from growing.

  • Container

    Container

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    For the best results, you need to use a pot with plenty of drainage holes on the bottom.

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  • Additional

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    Just like other Monsteras, this plant is also toxic in nature. Thus, keep your kids and pets away from them.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    116 people already have this plant 49 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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