Monstera Deliciosa (King) Care

Monstera Deliciosa (King) belongs to the "Araceae" family which is native to tropical and subtropical forests.

• Characteristics, Shapes & Colors

Monstera Deliciosa (King) has a dark green leaf color and has thicker leaves, the petiole of Monstera Deliciosa (King) is slightly wider.

• How to care  

1. Place Monstera Deliciosa (King) plant in a place that has a light intensity of 70% - 80% with a temperature between 20-25 °C.
2. The most suitable growing medium for Monstera Deliciosa (King) is a mixture of perlite, peat & hydrotone.
3. For the intensity of watering Monstera Deliciosa (King) need 2 times in a week so that the growing medium is not too wet. Because Monstera Deliciosa (King) does not like excessive water intensity.
4. The fertilization period for Monstera Deliciosa (King) can be done once a week with liquid organic fertilizer dissolved in water and then sprayed on the leaves.

• How to propagate 

Monstera Deliciosa (King) can be propagated by cutting.

1. The first step is select the stem segment of the Monstera Deliciosa (King) plant which has wind roots and shoots.
2. Then put the plant horizontally on the growing medium with the buds in facing up position and do sufficient watering.
3. Put it in a shady place.
4. The new shoots will appear after approximately in 3 weeks.