Monstera Karstenianum Care

Monstera Karstenianum belongs to the "Araceae" family which is native to tropical and subtropical forests.

• Characteristics, Shapes & Colors

Monstera Karstenianum has a shiny green leaf color and a tapered wavy leaf shape. is a plant that can grow to a height of 5 meters if attached to a wall or other larger plant.

• How to care  

1. Place Monstera Karstenianum 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 Karstenianum a mixture of perlite, peat & hydrotone.
3. For the intensity of watering Monstera Karstenianum need 2 times in a week so that the growing medium is not too wet. Because Monstera Karstenianum does not like excessive water intensity.
4. The fertilization period for Monstera Karstenianum can be done once a week with liquid organic fertilizer dissolved in water and then sprayed on the leaves.

• How to propagate 

Monstera Karstenianum can be propagated by cutting.

1. The first step is select the stem segment of the Monstera Karstenianum 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.