Plant care, sensed

Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron, is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii. The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.

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The sensor knows

What Orabee watches for on your monstera.

Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.

Ambient temperature
20–30 °C (68–86 °F)
“It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F).”
From Wikipedia: Monstera deliciosa
Light
Bright indirect, no direct sun
“It needs very bright exposure, but not full sun.”
From Wikipedia: Monstera deliciosa
Watering cadence
When the top of the soil dries, about every 1–2 weeks
“It is usually watered when the soil has slightly dried out (after around one or two weeks).”
From Wikipedia: Monstera deliciosa
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based, with perlite and bark
“It requires a well-draining, peat-based soil to thrive, such as a soil made with perlite and pieces of bark.”
From Wikipedia: Monstera deliciosa

Orabee, translated

What each face means for monstera.

The mascot on the e-ink screen reflects what the sensor sees. Here’s when each expression shows up, and why.

Happy

Inside the targets: warm, bright indirect light, moist soil.

“It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F).”

Thirsty

Soil's been dry past the 1–2 week mark.

“It is usually watered when the soil has slightly dried out (after around one or two weeks).”

Sunburnt

Direct sun detected at the leaves.

“It needs very bright exposure, but not full sun.”

The grounding

Wikipedia’s care notes for monstera.

Quoted in full so you can see exactly what every Orabee target above is anchored to. Sourced from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Cultivation

Monstera deliciosa is commonly grown outdoors as an ornamental plant in the tropics and subtropics. The plant requires a lot of space and a rich and loose soil (ideally garden soil and compost in equal parts). If it grows in the ground it is better to plant it near a tree, where it can climb, if not against a trellis.

Indoor cultivation

Its architectural qualities, ease of cultivation, and tolerance of a wide range of conditions make it widely cultivated indoors. For this reason it is a popular plant for the home or office throughout the temperate northern hemisphere. It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F).

Plant facts

Scientific name: Monstera deliciosa
Common name: Monstera
Good to know: BeginnerTropical

Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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