Description
Botanical name – Monstera siltepecana
Common name – Silver Monstera
Description – This unusual climbing plant has deep green leaves with a silver sheen, which develop ornamental holes once the plant reaches maturity. It can be grown up a totem or trellis or left to hang over a shelf. It also makes an excellent hanging basket specimen. It is slow growing making it a low maintenance plant.
Location – Prefers bright to moderate indirect light. It can tolerate low light however it can make the leaves smaller and vines leggy.
Care – Use a well-draining potting mix with added perlite. Water regularly after top third of potting mix has dried out. Reduce frequency of watering in winter. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during spring, summer and autumn.
Mature height – .3m H x 1.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
75mm – 10 cm
100mm – 15 cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Great Indoors | |
Low Light Tolerant | |
Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots | |
Climber | |
Pet Friendly | |
Air Purifying | |
1.5 m Wide | |
.3 m High |