Are Monkey Mask and Swiss cheese the same?

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1. Are Monkey Mask and Swiss cheese the same?
2. How do you take care of a Monkey Mask?
3. Why is it called Monkey Mask?
4. Is Monkey Mask a hanging plant?
5. Why is my monkey mask dying?
6. What is the rarest Monstera?
7. How do you prune a monkey mask?
8. Is Monstera Adansonii rare?
9. Why is my monkey mask turning yellow?
10. Is Monstera monkey mask toxic to cats?
11. Why is my monkey mask turning brown?
12. How do I know if my monstera Adansonii has root rot?
13. Is Monstera Siltepecana rare?
14. Why is Monstera so expensive?
15. What is the rarest Monstera plant?
16. What is the rarest philodendron?
17. When should I fertilize my monkey mask?
18. Can I have a monstera and a cat?
19. Should I mist my Monstera Adansonii?

Are Monkey Mask and Swiss cheese the same?

The Monstera Monkey Mask, whose official name is Monstera Adansonii, is the brother of the well-known Swiss cheese plant. This green hunk also has holes - but with a different twist.

How do you take care of a Monkey Mask?

Your Monkey Mask Monstera enjoys weekly waterings and frequent misting. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the winter - when you might only need to water your plant fortnightly.

Why is it called Monkey Mask?

A cute name for a cute plant and so called due to the (vague?) resemblance of the leaves to that of a cheeky monkey.

Is Monkey Mask a hanging plant?

As well as making an attractive addition to one of your DIY terrariums, the Monkey Mask is a fantastic trailing, climbing and hanging plant.

Why is my monkey mask dying?

Not enough light. Although Monkey Mask Monsteras can grow in a variety of light conditions, not enough sunlight can cause brown leaves. You want to find a spot in your home that gets ample indirect sunlight. ... The leaves are too delicate and will scorch and burn during summer as the sunlight becomes very intense.

What is the rarest Monstera?

Monstera Obliqua is one of the rarest varieties, and it is often confused with Monstera Adansonii. While both of these Monsteras have lots of holes in their leaves, there are a couple of key differences. Visually, Obliqua looks like it is more hole than leaf.

How do you prune a monkey mask?

Pruning & Training As it grows quickly, pruning your monstera is necessary. Clip off any damaged, brown, or dead leaves. You can snip tips off of the stems if they are too long, and that will encourage bushier growth habits. To train your swiss cheese vine to climb, make sure you have a sturdy trellis or support.

Is Monstera Adansonii rare?

Monstera Adansonii is not a rare plant. Many plant enthusiasts have begun to propagate their own and they are sold frequently in most parts of the world. Instead, Monstera Obliqua is another variety of Monstera that is much rarer.

Why is my monkey mask turning yellow?

Why has my Monkey Mask Plant developed yellow leaves? Yellow leaves on your Monkey Mask Plant indicate that the plant has either received too much light (most probably direct sunlight) or the soil is waterlogged due to overwatering. Use a light meter or a moisture meter to determine if the environment is right.

Is Monstera monkey mask toxic to cats?

Philodendron (and Monstera) This genus of plants is mildly toxic to humans, and toxic to both dogs and cats. Symptoms of exposure include: Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Why is my monkey mask turning brown?

Brown leaves on a Monkey Mask Plant often indicates a lack of humidity. The best way to raise the humidity is through misting, or using a humidifier. You can learn more about how to raise the humidity for your houseplants in our humidity guide.

How do I know if my monstera Adansonii has root rot?

Root rot is a common issue with specimens sat in too moist or waterlogged soil for long periods. Symptoms include rapidly yellowing leaves, stunted growth and a rotten brown base.

Is Monstera Siltepecana rare?

Monstera siltepecana is a rare evergreen Aroid vine. ... Low maintenance, unique vine dwells well both in indoor and outdoor tropical gardens.

Why is Monstera so expensive?

Variegated Monsteras are so expensive because of their rarity and popularity. The lack of chlorophyll in the leaves means it needs more light and grows slower. Slower growth means slower propagation and fewer new plants. ... Growers have discovered that people will pay a lot of money for a variegated Monstera.

What is the rarest Monstera plant?

There are a few different variegated varieties, of which the Monstera Delisioca 'Albo-Variegata' is the most striking one. But they are very rare and quite expensive. Beginning of this year a Swiss cheese plant sparked an online bidding war as a botanist spends thousands on it.

What is the rarest philodendron?

Philodendron Spiritus Sancti What is the rarest Philodendron? The rarest Philodendron on this list is the Philodendron Spiritus Sancti. With only a handful of these unique foliaged beauties in the wild, this endangered species is the rarest Philodendron variety. This plant is also one of the most expensive Philodendron varieties available.

When should I fertilize my monkey mask?

Only fertilise in the growth period As with most other houseplants, you should only be feeding your Monkey Mask Plant in spring and summer as they will go through a more dormant growing period in the colder months. We recommend using a fertiliser at half strength so not to damage the root system.

Can I have a monstera and a cat?

Also referred to as "Swiss cheese plants" or "Split-leaf philodendrons," Monsteras are relatively low maintenance, making them an attractive addition to any home. Unfortunately, Monstera deliciosa contains insoluble calcium oxalates making them highly toxic to cats.

Should I mist my Monstera Adansonii?

Mimic the plant's natural conditions. Warm and humid bathrooms or kitchens are a great place to keep your Monstera adansonii plant. Otherwise, you should mist your plant frequently. ... You could also get a humidifier and place it near the plant to keep the humidity up.