The Monstera is a popular houseplant for the urban jungle. In nature it grows under the canopy of the jungle giants. There it is never exposed to direct sun, but is bathed in a soft, dim light. But can it also cope with a dark location in our apartments?
Does the Monstera thrive in a dark location?
The Monstera deliciosa is well suited to dark locations and can adapt to low light. A partially shaded to shady spot is better than direct sunlight. Smaller, darker leaves without holes are a sign of a dark location.
How well does the Monstera cope with a dark location?
The Monstera deliciosa is suitable for dark locationswell suited Although it prefers a bright place in the apartment, it can get used to less light. A semi-shady to shady location is even more suitable than a very bright one, because the plant cannot cope with direct sunlight. It can easily be placed on a north window.
What signs show that the Monstera is too dark?
If the Monstera doesn't get enough light, it won't develop thecharacteristic holes and slits on its leaves. The leaves remain smaller and darker and do not form any indentations, which can also look very nice. In dark locations, the window leaf grows a little slower because it puts more energy into the petioles, which tend to grow a little longer and in the direction of the light.
How can I support the Monstera in a dark location?
Spray the leaves of the window leaf regularly withlow-lime water. In addition to improving the humidity, the reflections also give them more brightness.
Tip
The name window leaf has nothing to do with windows
Some plant lovers mistakenly think that the Monstera should be placed in a sunny window because of its German name “window leaf”. However, the name refers to the leaf windows, i.e. the holes in the leaves that the plant forms when cared for properly.
