Name: Philodendron Monstera Obliqua
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 49
Price: 699 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Monstera Obliqua

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Monstera Obliqua is species of philodendrons, a very large genus of plants which has more than 500 species categorized under family araceae. Philodendrons leaves are usually large, imposing, often lobed or deeply cut, and may be more or less pinnate, leaves can be oval, spear-shaped, or in many other variations, all philodendrons produce cataphylls to protect new leaves and most of them have both aerial and subterranean roots. Philodendrons are low maintenance air purifying foliage plants which do well in low light conditions with good tolerance to winter and summer seasons. Below are the specifications of offered plant:

Plant name: Monstera Obliqua
Plant size: 12-16 inch approx
Potting medium : Potting mix
Pot size: 10 inch plastic pot
Location: Indoor, Shade
Light: Shade, artificial light
Watering: Less frequent
Temperature: 16 to 32 degree celsius

Philodendrons do better than other houseplants under poor light conditions which makes them one of the wonderful indoor plants, plants love to be in temperature range between 15 to 18 °C and require less frequent watering. Philodendrons are hardiest and popular houseplants, tolerate indoor conditions well and add tropical elegance to the interior decoration. If you are looking for an indoor plant, you should give a try to Aglaonema, Peace Lilies, Draceanas or Philodendrons, these will not disappoint or need much of your attention to bring the tropical look and clean harmful pollutants from the indoors air.

Philodendrons were part of NASA clean cir study and found effective in improving indoor air quality by removing formaldehyde.

We have tested its different varieties by placing them at living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, thick shades at Delhi weather conditions for more than couple of years and it works. The plant does not require to be fed or watered frequently, watering it once in a month and a spoon of fertilizer every spring in the indoor conditions, makes it more than happy.

Go ahead and buy the plant online or by visiting our offline store for exclusive collections, the plant tolerates ignoring nature, adds exotic elegance to the interiors design, improves air quality, helps to fight sick building syndrome and last but not least helps to bring good luck.

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.