Monstera dilacerata
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Monstera dilacerata

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
22
Observations
81

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Centipede tongavine needs a moderate amount of light to thrive. Its native habitat features diffuse lighting, which promotes its growth. Too much light can scorch the leaves, while too little can cause reduced growth or wilting.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Centipede tongavine comes from regions where temperatures typically range between 68 and 100.4 °F (20 and 38 °C). The plant favors warmer conditions. As a hardy species, centipede tongavine can tolerate mild seasonal shifts, but temperatures below 68 °F might be damaging.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for the health and appearance of Centipede tongavine. Apply fertilizer during the summer, repeating the application each month throughout the season. Nutrients provide energy for growth and support the plant’s various parts. Fertilizing improves Centipede tongavine’s flower display, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Monstera
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
6.1 m to 7.92 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Cream
Flower Size
3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
India, Malaysia, Vanuatu, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand

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