Monstera Deliciosa Light Conditions

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Monstera Deliciosa Light Conditions. On the other side of things dark gloomy corners need to be avoided too in order to prevent loss of the Swiss Cheese effect in the leaves and the annoying spreading effect that occurs in these conditions. I grow mine in a large Eastern exposure window so it received plenty of light including morning sun which is gentle on the plant.

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Monstera Deliciosas are hardy plants which means they can survive even under low light conditions. Monsteras are rainforest plants which means they dont always like direct sunlight. Still set indoor plants outside at least once a year in direct sunlight to encourage lush growth.

In ideal conditions it flowers about three years after planting.

A Central American tropical plant Monsteras or Swiss Cheese Plant has spectacular leaves that are neatly split to allow light to pass. Swiss Cheese Plant Care Guide Light. So it will handle many types of light conditions but the only one not to place it in is direct bright sunlight constantly. You should keep your monstera in a place where it can get medium to bright indirect light.