Monstera Peru – Live Plant in a 4 Inch Pot – Monstera karstenianum – Rare and Elegant Indoor Houseplant

The monstera Peru (Monstera karstenianum) is climbing in popularity among houseplant lovers thanks to its unique foliage and ease of care. Unlike other monstera varieties such as monstera dubia and monstera adansonii, the monstera Peru does not develop fenestrated leaves but instead, its thick leaves are characterized by a deep ridge-like texture (similar to some peperomias) and dark green color. Monstera Peru is a very rare fast-growing plant with thick and unusually stiff leaves that is often mistaken for Monstera Pinnatipartita when young because the leaves look alike. The leaves of the Monstera Sp. Peru are somewhat wider, and look rounder, and differ from the leaves of Monstera Pinnatipartita that are more elongated. Monstera Peru grows fast and healthy in bright but indirect light. A recommended space to put your monstera is next to a north-facing window, in a filterer window that is not facing north, or if you don’t want to filter the light, place it a few feet inside so the sun in the afternoon doesn’t hit its leaves. Despite being a tropical plant, the thick, waxy leaves of the Monstera Peru hint to its ability to retain water for long periods of time. This paired with the fact that its a hemiepiphytic vining species (it climbs, but still plants shallow roots in the soil for support) means its used to getting quickly drenched and dried in the wild not sat in the wet pot of an over-eager plant lover. Monstera Peru is native to the tropical regions of Peru and requires warm, humid temperatures in order to survive. Ideally, keep temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 30 degrees Celsius) and choose a location that is naturally humidsuch as the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.