{"product_id":"monstera-obliqua-6-pot","title":"Monstera obliqua - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonstera obliqua is a slow-growing evergreen climbing aroid from the rainforests of Central and South America. It is famous for its remarkably thin, almost paper-like leaves that can be more hole than leaf, a trait that makes it one of the most sought-after collector plants. True M. obliqua is rare in the trade and is frequently confused with the far more common and easier Monstera adansonii.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it is grown strictly as an indoor or shaded-balcony houseplant, where its small, lacy, fenestrated foliage trails or climbs up a moss pole. It demands warmth, consistently high humidity and bright indirect light, making it best suited to humid coastal and tropical regions or to terrariums and protected indoor spots elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and South America (tropical rainforests)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m as an indoor climber on a support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, papery, ovate green leaves with large natural holes (fenestrations); evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\/white spathe (rare indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely flowers in cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, warm-humid (USDA 10-12); indoors elsewhere in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, indirect light; protect from direct sun which scorches the thin leaves. An east window or filtered light suits it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist but never soggy; water when the top 2-3 cm of mix dries. Reduce in winter. Very sensitive to both drought and waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, airy, fast-draining aroid mix (coco peat\/coir, perlite, orchid bark and charcoal); must not stay waterlogged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 18-29 C; keep above 13-15 C. Protect from cold drafts and AC blasts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity essential, 70-90%; ideal for terrariums. In dry Indian summers\/winters use a humidifier, pebble tray or grouping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer (half strength) once a month during the growing season (spring-monsoon); none in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; trim leggy or damaged stems and pinch tips to encourage bushiness. Wear gloves as sap is irritant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger pot once roots fill the container.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings with at least one node and an aerial root, rooted in water or moist sphagnum moss in a warm, humid spot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites, mealybugs, scale and aphids, especially in dry air; wipe leaves and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to humans and pets if chewed; contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause mouth\/throat irritation and swelling. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown almost exclusively as an ornamental:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collector\u0026amp;#039;s indoor houseplant for bright, humid corners.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent terrarium and closed-case plant due to its love of high humidity.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trained on a moss pole or grown in a hanging basket for a lacy, trailing display.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In India, give it the brightest spot out of direct sun and pair it with a humidifier or pebble tray during the dry months (October-March) and the peak summer heat.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The monsoon and post-monsoon warmth (June-September) is the best growing and propagation window. In winter, move it away from cold windows, cut back on watering and stop feeding. A terrarium or a bright, steamy bathroom keeps humidity high enough for healthy, fenestrated growth.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs my plant a true Monstera obliqua or a Monstera adansonii?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost plants sold as obliqua are actually adansonii. True obliqua has extremely thin, papery leaves where the holes can take up more area than the leaf tissue, and it grows slowly. Adansonii has thicker, sturdier leaves with smaller holes and is much easier to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Monstera obliqua so hard to grow in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs constantly high humidity (70-90%), steady warmth and bright indirect light. India\u0026amp;#039;s dry summers, winters and indoor AC quickly stress its delicate leaves. Growing it in a terrarium or with a humidifier greatly improves success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Monstera obliqua safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed, causing mouth and throat irritation, drooling and swelling. Keep it out of reach of children, cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256252956918,"sku":"PLT-MONSTERAOBLI-P06-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-monstera-obliqua-plant_2-191433_776f4935-84b1-4644-8267-dbf68b0b2406.jpg?v=1783922799","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/monstera-obliqua-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}