Monkey Mask Plant

Monkey Masks really thrive when given a strict watering regiment. Long periods of no water need to avoid at all costs with this little monkey. Allow the top third of the soil to dry before topping up again. You should aim to water your monstera weekly and give it a good misting every so often. If you’re a first-time plant parent, read our watering plants guide. You won’t regret it!

Place your monstera in a brightly lit spot away from direct sunlight is best, as excessive exposure can cause the plant to look ‘washed-out’ and stunt it’s growth. Avoid an area too dark as this can cause the plant to suffer from root-rot and over-watering.

A normal house environment should be fine, but you can consider introducing a pebble tray to provide a more balanced humidity level

Monkey masks are suited to well-draining house plant compost will be fine for the monkey mask plant

Fertilise your monkey mask lightly once per month during spring and summer. If you have never fertilised a monkey mask, make sure you read our guide to using fertiliser!

Monsteras are typically well-resistant to pests and little critters. However, if your plant is to be affected, order some neem oil from our website. This natural insecticide is perfect to spray on leaves or soil and treat your plant as required until the infection subsides. If you think your monkey mask plant has been infected, you can diagnose this using our pests and diseases guide!

Once your plant becomes root-bound (the roots begin to outgrow your pot), then it’s time to invest in a new planter! We have a handy repotting guide if you have never repotted your plant before.