{"product_id":"monstera-deliciosa-12-tall-easy-air-purifying-houseplant-4-pot","title":"Monstera deliciosa, Approx. 12 Inches Tall, 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonstera deliciosa starts as a compact tropical plant with glossy green leaves. As it matures in bright light and gains support, new leaves can develop the distinctive splits and openings Monstera is known for. Young leaves may be solid, so the plant you receive may not yet have fenestrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Monstera deliciosa listed at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches tall in a 4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e; plant height, leaf count, and shape vary naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith years of suitable indoor care and support, it may grow several feet tall with much larger leaves. Mature size is not its shipping size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light encourages stronger growth and, as the plant matures, possible leaf splits. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly when the upper 1–2 inches of mix dry, then let excess drain. Check the soil rather than following a fixed weekly schedule; reduce watering in cooler, darker months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, airy aroid mix with bark and perlite in a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moderate household humidity is generally suitable; keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed during spring and summer growth with balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly; reduce or pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim damaged leaves with clean shears. As vines grow, add a suitable support and guide the stems gently without cutting the central growing point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When roots crowd the pot, move up one size in fresh airy mix, keeping stems at their original planting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root a healthy stem cutting that includes a node in water or lightly moist airy mix; a leaf without a node will not produce a new vine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep away from cats, dogs, and children:\u003c\/strong\u003e chewing Monstera can irritate the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive and optional planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Monstera deliciosa in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot for watering, let it drain fully, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856027746535,"sku":"PH-RBNC-08QL","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/b69f61b6.jpg?v=1773360397","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-12-tall-easy-air-purifying-houseplant-4-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}