LIGHT

A Split Leaf Philodendron needs medium to bright light. A Monstera deliciosa can survive in lower light, but the leaves won't split and the plant becomes leggy. Keep a Split Leaf Philodendron out of the direct sun.

WATER

Water a Split Leaf Philodendron until the water drains out the bottom drip holes and then allow the top 25-30% of the soil to dry out before watering again. Keep a Split leaf Philodendron little damp but never soggy. Water droplets or perspiration on the leaves of a Split Leaf Philodendron indicate over-watering. Brown leaf edges on a Split Leaf Philodendron indicate under -watering.

FERTILIZER

Feed a Split Leaf Philodendron every two weeks while it is actively growing with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength.

TEMPERATURE

A Split Leaf Philodendron likes to be warm and doesn't do well in temperatures below 50 degrees.

HUMIDITY

Monstera deliciosa (Split Leaf Philodendron) grows better in high humidity but can adapt to household humidity.

FLOWERING

A Split leaf philodendron will flower under ideal conditions, but this rarely occurs when it is a houseplant.

PESTS

The usual household pests rarely bother a Split leaf Philodendron. If Mealy Bugs, spider mites, Aphids, or scaleappear, use the green solution.

SOIL

A Split Leaf Philodendron does well in a rich soil that contains a good amount of peat moss. The soil for a Philodendron needs to drain quickly to prevent root rot.

POT SIZE

Unlike most indoor plants, a Split Leaf Philodendron prefers to be in a large pot. Bigger pots promote larger leaves on a Split Leaf Philodendron.

PRUNING

Try to keep the large leaves of a Split Leaf Philodendron clean and dust free. A Monstera deliciosa needs to be aggressively trimmed or it can take over your room.

PROPAGATION

Propagate a Split Leaf Philodendron from stem cuttings. Be sure to include a few leaves and a few plant nodes on each stem cutting.