Monstera obliqua 'Peru'
Monstera obliqua 'Peru'
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Monstera obliqua 'Peru' is one of the most sought-after and unique houseplants.
This Monstera probably comes from the tropical rainforests of Peru, where it grows climbing trees in humid and shady environments. Monstera obliqua 'Peru' is known to be a challenging plant to grow. This Monstera has more holes than leaves and is probably the most extreme example of this among all plants that exist.
Botanical description.
Scientific name: Monstera obliqua 'P eru'
Monstera obliqua grows from Panama down to Bolivia. The species varies greatly in appearance and is described primarily by the flower. Generally speaking, the more hollow the leaves and the more 'delicate' the monstera becomes the more humid the environment it comes from. Monstera obliqua 'Peru' is believed to grow at the foot of the Andes mountain range in Peru in high humidity.
Monstera obliqua can have more robust and thick leaves in dry areas, while subspecies such as Monstera obliqua 'Peru' that grows in humid environments have these thin, fragile leaves. Monstera obliqua peru is not endangered in the wild, but extremely rare and difficult to find in plant shops.
Appearance.
Leaf.
The leaves are thin, almost transparent and have large, irregular holes. The name 'obliqua' means 'oblique' in Latin and refers to the characteristic slanted leaves of this monstera.
Plant type.
Monstera obliqua 'Peru' is a climbing plant and can reach a height of up to 2 meters if given the right plant support.
Care.
To succeed with Monstera obliqua 'Peru', plant the plant in a very well-drained soil mix, such as our Aroid soil. Monstera obliqua thrives best in indirect bright light. Water regularly but sparingly, and make sure the soil is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. This monstera species thrives best in very high humidity.
If you are looking for an unusual plant to grow at home, Monstera obliqua 'Peru' will fill the hole with its holes. Buy Monstera obliqua 'Peru' online and enjoy the charm of tropical green houseplants.
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Shipping & Policy
When buying live plants, transport can sometimes affect the condition of the plant. We strive to ensure that all plants arrive in good health, but minor shipping damage, such as a torn leaf or bent stem, is sometimes unavoidable. Read more about our policy here.
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