• Monstera 'Peru' plant with dark green, puckered leaves in a brown pot on a light wood surface.
  • Monstera 'Peru' plant with dark green, puckered, iridescent leaves and visible veins.
  • Monstera 'Peru' plant with dark green, puckered leaves in a terracotta pot on a light wooden surface.
  • Monstera 'Peru' plant with a large, dark green, puckered, iridescent leaf.
  • Person in denim apron holding a potted Monstera 'Peru' plant with dark green, puckered leaves.
  • Hand holding a small Monstera 'Peru' plant with puckered, iridescent green leaves in a brown pot.
  • Monstera 'Peru' plant with puckered, iridescent green leaves in a black hanging pot.
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Monstera 'Peru'

Monstera 'Peru'

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  • Botanical Name: Monstera kartenianum
  • Common Names: Peru
  • Description: Monstera Peru commonly known as Karstenianum is a rare but fast-growing plant from the Aroid family. It has uniquely puckered, iridescent leaves that are unusually rigid.
  • Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light, though it can tolerate medium, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves and temperatures of 
Watering: Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure the potting mix is well-draining.
Humidity & Temp: Prefers high humidity (50-85%) and temperature 55F-80F(13C-27C)
.Soil: Use a well-draining, airy mix, such as a combination of 50% potting soil and 50% perlite.
Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, diluted houseplant fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer).
Support & Pruning: Provide a moss pole or trellis to encourage climbing, as it is a natural vine. Prune as needed to manage size and manage leggy stems, which usually indicate a need for more light.
Propagation: Can be propagated using cuttings with at least one node, with perlite in a propagation box often yielding good results.
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