Monstera pertusum 'Little Sister'

The Monstera pertusum 'Little Sister' should not be confused with the Rapidophora tetrasperma. The 'Little Sister' has deep green oval shaped leaves and can develop fenestrations early on. A quick grower the leaves can reach up to 20 cm and when grown inside it can reach up to between 6 and 8 ft tall! As it thrives as a climbing plant, it can be potted with a moss pole that it will cling to. This plant is native South America where it grows in the tropical jungles.

Care difficulty: Very hardy and easy to care for.

Light requirements: Prefer bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Water thoroughly but allow this plant to dry out mostly between waterings.

Humidity: Can do well in normal household conditions but will enjoy some humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Humidifiers, kitchens, bathrooms are also beneficial to increase humidity.

Feeding: can be fed in the growing season during spring and summer every 2 weeks, but refrain from feeding in winter.

Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if eaten.

Repotting: Repot once a year to encourage further growth or when it has outgrown its current pot.