Monstera Plant?

[MickeysMommy]

Hi there. Does anyone have one of these? I just got one on Sunday and was wondering if there was anything special I needed to know. Thanks.

 

[Snowwark]

Welcome, MickeysMommy!

Is this what your new houseguest looks like?

It's a beauty!

Here's some info on taking care of it.

~Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera). It’s no wonder most homeowners have successful track records growing the plant: it needs simple care. Bright indirect light in a warm, south-facing room is ideal, but keep the plant away from direct sun. From now through late September, this location serves the plant well; from early October to late February, the plant can be set behind a thin curtain in a south-facing window, moved away from the window here in the early days of March. Use tepid water to moisten the soil, probably once a week. Make monthly applications of 20-20-20 from now to Halloween, no fertilizer over the winter.~

 

[MickeysMommy]

Thank you, Snowwark

Yes, that is the plant I have although mine is not that tall and it seems like my leaves are bigger. I have it in front of a south facing window now that gets light but not direct light.

Mickey was very interested in our new "swiss cheese" houseguest. He was laying under it last night.

How about feeding it? Monthly?