Monstera obliqua
Light Requirements
Light - under glass or indoor cultivation: Grow in bright, indirect light with moderate to high humidity.
Watering Protocols
Water - under glass; winter refers to reduced growth season: Water during active growth and keep the medium just moist in winter.
Growing Medium / Substrate
Growing Medium / Substrate - under glass: RHS recommends a peat-free, loam-based potting medium.
Safety Guidance
chewing plant material can cause oral irritation, drooling and vomiting in pets. Keep out of their reach.
Monstera obliqua is harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes; UF/IFAS also states that Monstera species contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth, throat, eyes, and digestive tract.
Additional Plant Information
Monstera obliqua is an accepted name in Araceae according to Kew.
A climbing plant; support allows its stems to grow upward.
Sources & References
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Monstera obliqua | Plants of the World Online
- Royal Horticultural Society — Monstera obliqua
- ASPCA Poison Control — These Houseplants Can Cause Trouble for Your Pets
- University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine — Poisonous Plant Garden student handout
- UF/IFAS Extension — Common Poisonous Houseplant Species in Florida