So that your window leaf shows its most beautiful side, the location needs to be carefully considered. After all, the exotic climbing plant should still feel in good hands far away from its homeland. You can find out what light and temperature conditions popular Monstera species require here.
Which location is ideal for Monstera species?
The ideal location for Monstera species is a sunny to shady location without direct sunlight, temperatures above 21°C in summer and not below 16°C in winter and an air humidity of at least 50%. Darker locations reduce the formation of the typical leaf windows.
Broad location amplitude
The window leaf owes its cult status not only to its opulent foliage and uncomplicated care. The exotic climbing plant is also useful as an evergreen decoration for a variety of locations in living rooms and offices. Monstera attach importance to these general conditions:
- Sunny to shady location without direct sunlight
- In summer temperatures of more than 21 degrees Celsius
- In winter not below 16 degrees Celsius
- Humidity of 50 percent and more all year round
Window leaves give all light to shady niches an evergreen jungle atmosphere. In addition, they add greenery to the summer balcony with their furious decorative leaves, as long as they are not exposed to direct sunlight. The darker the location, the more reserved the typical leaf windows are.