Vacation Care for Houseplants

Scientific Name:

Monstera deliciosa - mon-STEER-ah dee-lish-ee-OH-sah

Water:Moderately moist soil is preferred. Water when just the soil surface is dry to the touch.

Light:Indirect or bright-diffused light is best.

Temperature:Warm 70F-75F degrees during the daytime and 65F-70F degrees at night.

Tips: The easy-to-grow split-leaved philodendron gets its common name from the decorative perforations in its large, deeply lobed leaves. Generally grown pole supported plant. Watch for scale and mealybugs.