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Monstera 'Monkey Mask'

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An evergreen climber, grown in temperate areas as a greenhouse, conservatory or house plant, and is up to 1m high, with elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, rich green leaves, up to about 20cm long, each with several perforations; flowers are borne on a spadix up to 3.5cm long, and followed by white fruits 5-8mm across, but plants grown in containers rarely produce flowers or fruit

Scientific classification

Species: Monstera 'Monkey Mask' (Monstera 'Monkey Mask')
Genus: Monstera
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing · Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Monstera 'Monkey Mask'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Monstera 'Monkey Mask'

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Monstera 'Monkey Mask' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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 internodal softwood cuttings, by tip cuttings with one leaf attached, or by leaf cuttings, all with bottom heat in a sandy propagating mix in summer; or by air-layering in autumn

Growing

In cooler climates, grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplant (minimum 10-15ºC) in a draught-free position, in moist but well-drained, loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2, in bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity; sponge the leaves to keep them free of dust and dirt, and water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in the growing season, but water sparingly in winter; it can use its aerial roots to climb if given support, for example on a moss-covered pole; in warmer climates, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. See houseplant cultivation and Monstera for further information

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