Monstera deliciosa (Split Leaf Philodendron) for Sale Online

Philodendrons can be propagated quite easily. During its growing season, cut the stem just above an existing leaf. Place it in a jar of water, moist perlite, vermiculite, or soil. The plant will start to sprout roots within 10 to 20 days. If rooting in water, repot in the soil after roots form for best performance. Download our visual guide on how to propagate monsteras.

Unfortunately, yes. Monsteras contain a toxin that, when ingested by your furry friend, can cause excessive drooling, swelling and burning of the mouth, and vomitting. For a list of non toxic plants, visit our collection of Pet-Safe Plants.

These two plants are often linked since they are both monsteras and they both develop leaf holes that give them both the common name of Swiss cheese. However, the Monstera adansonii is more delicate and smaller than the Monstera deliciosa. So if you are looking for a plant that will be able to withstand, the Monstera deliciosa is the way to go.

First, read our planting guide on repotting to understand the signs that your plant needs to be repotted. Once it comes time to repot, choose a pot that is 2 inches larger than the pot it is currently in, no larger. Most importantly, make sure the pot has drainage holes! Take the monstera out of its current pot, loosen the roots a bit, and place in the pot with some extra soil at the bottom so that the bottom of the stem reaches the top of the pot. Fill the pot in with some more soil, but do not cover any roots, especially aerial roots, that were not covered before. Finally, water deeply and thoroughly.

In its native area in the tropics, it is common that the Split Leaf Philodendron will flower and produce edible fruit. It is actually also known as breadfruit due to its edible seed pods. However, it is limited when treated as a houseplant, so this is nearly impossible indoors.