Monstera siltepecana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera siltepecana, sometimes called silver monstera, is an ornamental plant of the genus Monstera. It is native to North and Central America. As it grows, its leaves become lobed and have distinctive patterns and colors. Monstera siltepecana usually grows in tropical areas with humid temperatures.
Common Name |
Silver Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant, Hurricane Plant, Window Leaf Plant, and Mexican Breadfruit
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera siltepecana
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Genus
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Monstera
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Monstera siltepecana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera siltepecana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera siltepecana needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera siltepecana needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Monstera siltepecana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera siltepecana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Monstera siltepecana to thrive is between 60% and 90%. |
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Monstera siltepecana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera siltepecana. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera siltepecana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Monstera siltepecana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera siltepecana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Monstera siltepecana toxic to pets? |
Yes
Monstera siltepecana is toxic for humans and pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
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Monstera siltepecana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera siltepecana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Monstera siltepecana Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera siltepecana plant originated. |
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Country |
Central America
North America
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Specific Location
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Most of the Monstera Siltepecana is grown in Siltepec, Chiapas, and Mexico. |
