Light
Bright, indirect light without scorching sun.
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Monstera Esqueleto: large, highly fenestrated leaves
Monstera 'Esqueleto'. Mature leaves contain extensive openings and narrow bands of delicate tissue, so support and protection from damage matter.
Watering
Water after slight drying while keeping the mix airy.
Soil
An airy, coarse tropical-houseplant mix in a pot with drainage.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
Growth is strong in bright, warm months. In winter, avoid cold and excess water especially carefully.
Growth and training
Repot carefully to protect the climbing stem and aerial roots; make cuts at a node.
Plant
A simple care routine for Monstera Esqueleto
- 1
Check light and moisture deeper in the pot.
- 2
Provide a tall support and room for each new leaf to unfurl freely.
- 3
Judge progress by successive leaves and internode length.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Young leaves tearing while unfurling
- Thin leaf sections browning
- Growth stalling above wet soil
Important
Monsteras contain irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep the plant away from children and pets, and wear gloves when pruning.
Sources and further reading: RHS: monsteras and other aroid houseplants
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