Monstera Peru Karstenianum

The Monstera Peru Karstenianum Variegated, also known as the Karstenianum Peru, is a beautiful and rare plant. It is a variegated version of the Monstera Peru Karstenianum, which is native to Peru. The variegated version has stunning white and green leaves, making it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts. Here are some tips on how to care for your Monstera Peru Karstenianum Variegated:

Light

Monstera Peru Karstenianum plants prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid placing her in direct sunlight, as this can burn her leaves.

Water

Use a finger to probe the top inch of soil and water your Monstera 'Peru' when she feels dry to the touch. Soak throughly, let water run through drainage holes in the pot. Do not overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure proper drainage and prevent water from pooling in the pot. Make sure to use a planter with drainage holes, which can be nested inside of a decorative planter if desired.

Soil

Philodendron Karstenianums love a rich, well draining soil with chunky bits to help oxygenate the roots. A mixture of 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 compost works well. Our Philodendron Friday Potting Mix is suitable for most aroids and augments these ratios with additional ingredients like charcoal and worm castings to help supply added nutrients.

Plants with thicker roots like Philodendron Opacums grow well in a substrate like LECA. Care must be taken to ensure that she gets proper nutrients. Finally, damp sphagnum moss is a great fit for rooting new cuttings or sick Monstera Peru sp.s. Leave in moss only until secondary roots develop and them move to a different substrate.

Fertilize

Fertilize your Green Galaxy Monstera plant once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Humidity

Monstera Peru Karstenianums prefer high humidity (around 70% in their native habitat). To increase humidity, you can place a humidifier nearby, group the plant with other plants or utilize an enclosed plant cabinet or greenhouse.

Repotting

Repot your Monstera 'Peru' plant every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Transfer to a pot with drainage holes thats an inch or two larger. Consider adding a sphagnum moss pole when repotting to help support larger plants (check out our sphagnum moss pole howto for details)

Propagation

Monstera Karstenianums propagates well via air layering. Wrap damp moss around some aerial roots on the mother plant and cover in plastic wrap. Check the moss regularly in order to keep it damp and allow new roots to grow. After a few weeks new roots should be established, you can then cut the new plant from the mother with clean scissors at the node below the one you've rooted. Place the plantlet directly in appropriate soil. Our guide to monstera propagation details the process

Pruning

Trim any yellow or brown leaves off your Epipremnum Pinnatum 'Marble Planet' as they appear. You can prune the plant to control its size and shape.

Zone

Philodendron Karstenianum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10b to 12.