Monstera Punctulata

Monstera Punctulata Care

Monstera Punctulata

Other names: Monstera Petiole

What is the plant

The species is 15 metres (49 ft) tall. Juvenile have a flattened stem, while adult stem is brown in colour and is 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in). It is also tuberculate and subterete and have 3–6 centimetres (1.2–2.4 in) long internodes. The species petiole is either smooth or tuberculate, and can also be densely flecked with white spots which are 30–55 centimetres (12–22 in) long. They are also vaginate to the geniculum with its deciduous sheath wings, which sometimes are fibrous at the base of the petiole. It geniculum is 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in) long and is often of a rough texture and dark brown in colour. The species have a bright green coloured lamina that is soft in texture and is not glossy. It trichosclereids is absent and is 60–120 centimetres (24–47 in) long by 35–60 centimetres (14–24 in) wide. It also has a peduncle which is terete, tuberculate and is 1.5–2.5 centimetres (0.59–0.98 in) thick and 14–18 centimetres (5.5–7.1 in) long. The species spathe is white in colour, is obovate, and is 15–18 centimetres (5.9–7.1 in) tall. It is also blunt or shortly mucronate with flowering spadix being deep green to greenish gold coloured and is 14–19 centimetres (5.5–7.5 in) long and 3.5–5.5 centimetres (1.4–2.2 in) thick.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Swiss cheese plants like to be consistently moist, but not soaked. While it may seem complicated to strike that balance, you can easily test if your plant is in need of water using an easy trick.
Fertilizer
Once you've potted or repotted the plant, wait at least four to six months to fertilize it, as general potting soil typically already has slow-release fertilizer mixed in.
Sunlight
Because of the Swiss cheese plant's tropical origins, they grow best in bright, indirect light, or partial shade. They're used to thriving under the cover of large trees in the jungle, and can easily burn if exposed to too many direct sun rays.

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Soil
Swiss cheese plants grow best in peat-based potting soil, which will help trap moisture in the soil without allowing it to become waterlogged. For strong growth, aim for a soil pH level between 5.5 and 7.0, and choose a pot with large drainage holes at its base.
Temperature
These deep-jungle plants thrive on very high humidity, lots of moisture, and high temperatures, so it makes sense that the most successful Swiss cheese plants are often grown in a conservatory or greenhouse environment
Additional
Unfortunately, the Swiss cheese plant can be toxic to small animals, including dogs and cats. The issue is due to the insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in all parts of the plant, including its leaves, stems, and roots