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Mexican breadfruit plant

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A tender perennial that will either climb (given support) or trail to 2m. The stems produce adventitious roots and heart-shaped leaves with oval holes between the main veins

Scientific classification

Species: Mexican breadfruit plant (Monstera adansonii)
Genus: Monstera
Family: Araceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing · Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Mexican breadfruit plant

Distribution map

Tropical America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Mexican breadfruit plant

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Mexican breadfruit plant care guide

Water when top inch of soil is dry, keep humidity high
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry, keep humidity high

Fertilizing

Monthly during growing season

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 18-24°C as soon as ripe, take tip or leaf cuttings with bottom heat in summer, layer in autumn

Growing

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light with moderate to high humidity. In the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Provide a moss pole or other support if you wish the plant to climb. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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