What are the types of Monstera? What fertilizer is best for Monstera?

Today I recommend a plant that is very beautiful and easy to grow - Monstera. Let's start by understanding its species, then see what fertilizer is best for Monstera? Finally, learn how to grow Monstera in winter. You can also breathe deeply in an oxygen-rich environment every day and become a furniture cultivation expert. Let's take a look and learn!

Contents of this article

1. What are the types of Monstera?

2. What fertilizer is best for Monstera?

3. How to grow Monstera in winter

What are the types of Monstera

1. Oblique-leaf Monstera. Oblique-leaf Monstera, also known as Mini Monstera, is a common variety. The plant is small, weak in growth, poor in uprightness, with entire leaves, oblique leaves, and green color. It is often used as a medium or small hanging plant potted plant. Compared with Monstera, it is not resistant to low temperatures and prefers humidity and high temperatures.

2. Window Monstera. The leaves of Window Monstera are oblong to long ovate, with blunt and crooked leaf bases. Compared with Multi-porous Monstera, it has more window holes, the outer edge of the window holes is closer to the leaf edge, the proportion of the total hole area is larger, and the leaves are relatively slender.

3. Porous Monstera. The leaves of Porous Monstera are dark green and smooth. The leaves are long and oval. There are elliptical or oval holes between the midrib and the leaf edge. The distance from the outer edge of the hole to the leaf edge is slightly wider. The leaf flesh is thin and soft and leathery.

4. Variegated Monstera. Variegated Monstera is a variegated variety of Monstera. There are large areas of yellow-white patches and spots on the leaves, which are very beautiful.

5. Long-stem Monstera. Long-stem Monstera is a variant of Monstera. It is not as upright as Monstera and has slightly smaller leaves.

What is the best fertilizer for Monstera

The fertilizers needed for Monstera are: phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. Phosphorus fertilizer can not only make it grow stronger, but also make it grow healthier, while potassium fertilizer is even more powerful. It can not only increase its resistance, strengthen its root system so that it can better absorb nutrients, but also prevent it from lodging.

Monstera deliciosa (scientific name: Monstera deliciosa Liebm) is a perennial woody climbing evergreen shrub of the genus Monstera in the family Araceae. It is also known as Penglai banana, turtle banana, and electric wire orchid. It grows in the forest and climbs on trees. The stem is green, sturdy, and circular, with smooth petioles. The leaves are large, heart-shaped and ovate in outline, thick and leathery, shiny on the surface, light green, and green-white on the back. The spathe is thick and leathery, broadly ovate, boat-shaped, and nearly erect. The spadix is ​​nearly cylindrical and light yellow. The stamen filaments are linear. The pistil is gyroid, yellow, and slightly convex. The berries are light yellow with purple spots around the stigma. The flowering period is from August to September, and the fruit matures after the flowering period in different years.

How to grow Monstera in winter

1. Insulation: Monstera likes to grow in a warm environment and cannot tolerate severe cold. Low temperatures in winter will not only cause its growth to stagnate, but also cause its leaves to be frostbitten. Once the temperature drops below 5 degrees, it will be frostbitten. Therefore, in winter, Monstera cannot be maintained outdoors only. Generally, it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance, and the indoor temperature needs to be kept above 10 degrees to ensure its safety during the winter. Once the temperature is too low, it is very likely that its leaves will turn yellow and die.

2. Temperature and light: Monstera has strong shade tolerance and does not like strong sunlight exposure, so many friends keep it indoors to avoid strong sunlight exposure. In winter, the temperature is lower and the light is softer. At this time, it can be placed in a place with bright scattered light. However, it should be noted that the light in winter is softer, but its ultraviolet rays are still relatively strong, so it is best not to expose it to direct afternoon sunlight for a long time, so as to avoid excessive sunlight causing poor growth of the plant.

3. Reasonable watering: When the temperature gradually drops, the root activity of Monstera deliciosa weakens, and the absorption of fertilizer and water also slows down, so it is necessary to reduce watering of Monstera deliciosa at this time to avoid water accumulation and root rot. Generally, in late October, it is necessary to move it indoors for maintenance and gradually reduce the amount of watering. In addition, the indoor air is relatively dry at this time, and water mist can be sprayed around the plant to increase the air humidity. If it is always in a dry environment, the Monstera deliciosa will slowly dry up and die.

4. Apply fertilizer in small amounts: Monstera is a relatively fertilizer-tolerant foliage plant. If you want it to grow more new leaves and have a natural green luster, you need to apply fertilizer in small amounts in winter. However, you should apply fertilizer frequently and in small amounts, and pay attention to the concentration of fertilizer. In addition, when applying fertilizer, you cannot drip it on the leaves, otherwise it may cause the leaves to turn yellow. Also, you cannot choose fertilizers with too high a concentration to avoid burning the roots.