Monkey mask
Monstera adansonii · Monsteras · Arum family
Also known as: Swiss Cheese Vine · Adanson's Monstera · Five Holes Plant
Easy100–250cmNot pet-safe
Monkey mask care at a glance
Monkey mask (Monstera adansonii) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Monkey mask
Possible pests on Monkey mask include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Powdery mildew. Monkey mask is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Aphids Low
- Whitefly Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Low
- Powdery mildew Low
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
- Skin irritation from sap Low
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Frequently asked questions about Monkey mask
- Which pests affect Monkey mask?
- Possible pests on Monkey mask include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Monkey mask?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Powdery mildew.
- Is Monkey mask toxic to cats and dogs?
- Monkey mask is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Monkey mask need?
- Monkey mask has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Monkey mask need?
- Monkey mask prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Monkey mask frost-hardy?
- Monkey mask is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.