Monstera Indoor Or Outdoor Plant. The sun level is ultimately key to a happy Monsteraand youll know relatively quickly if your plants exposure is sufficient or not. A relative of the philodendron and pothos a monstera loves to climb up trees and can grow quite large even indoors.
Monstera plants prefer a warm climate away from direct sunlight. Consider adding a small trellis or pole nearby. Monsteras are climbers so as they grow they will want to vine out.
Indoors Monstera deliciosa is easily adaptable and will grow in most climates except those with very cold indoor conditions.
With proper care young specimens sometimes mistakenly sold as Philodendron pertusum soon develop large adult leaves which are perforated and deeply cutSturdy support is essential and stems can reach a heigh of 20 ft or more. Aim for medium or bright indirect light. Monstera deliciosa also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant due to its huge leaves full of holes is a popular houseplant during the 1970s that is back with the booming Indoor Jungle trend. Monstera is best grown in partial shade outdoors in most warm temperate and tropical climates.
