Monstera deliciosa (Monstera) - H60 cm | Natural Basket Ø21 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care for a Monstera deliciosa? Moderate watering: water when the top 2-3 cm of soil are dry, about once a week in summer. Do not cut the aerial roots. Mist the foliage regularly and fertilize once a month from April to September. Repot in spring when the roots start to overflow from the pot.
Is Monstera deliciosa toxic to pets? Yes, Monstera deliciosa contains irritating calcium oxalates. It is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested and can irritate human skin and mucous membranes. Keep it out of reach of pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Iconic cut foliage • 🪴 Natural woven basket included • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H60 cm | Natural basket Ø21 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to pets
The Monstera deliciosa, also called Swiss cheese plant or False philodendron, is the most iconic tropical indoor plant. Its large perforated and cut leaves — the fenestrations — are a natural adaptation that allows it to filter light in the Central American understory where it climbs trees. The more mature and well-lit the plant, the more cut its leaves will be.
This version is presented in a natural woven basket — ready to display with no repotting or extra purchases needed. Discover it in our Monstera collection and our large indoor plants guide.
Which Monstera variety to choose?
Each Monstera has its own character — size, foliage, and habit vary significantly. Here are the available profiles:
- Monstera deliciosa with basket (this plant) — large fenestrated leaves, medium size D21 x H60 cm, woven basket included. The classic ready-to-display version.
- Classic Monstera deliciosa — same large cut leaves, more compact size, no basket. The most accessible.
- Monstera Thai Constellation — unique cream-marble variegated leaves, rare collector’s plant. The most sought-after.
- Monstera adansonii — smaller leaves with oval holes, climbing or trailing habit. The light and airy version.
Unsure between Monstera and Philodendron? Our comparison guide helps you choose based on your space and preferences.
Exposure & placement
The Monstera deliciosa is a tropical understory plant — it likes light but not direct sun. The quality of light directly affects the shape of its leaves.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window, or a few meters from a south-facing window.
- Tolerates: partial shade — but new leaves will be less cut and growth slower.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns the leaves, very dark rooms that produce whole leaves without fenestrations.
- Temperature: 18–27 °C, without cold drafts.
- Soil: rich and well-drained — universal potting soil with a bit of perlite.
The more indirect light your Monstera receives, the more its new leaves will develop beautiful fenestrations. Lack of light results in whole leaves without cuts — this is the first sign to watch for.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry.
- Frequency: once a week in summer, every 10–15 days in winter.
- Water: room temperature, filtered or left to rest for 24 hours if possible.
- Drainage: essential — no standing water in the saucer.
- Humidity: regularly mist the foliage to recreate the tropical atmosphere.
- Fertilizer: liquid green plant fertilizer once a month from April to September.
- Cleaning: dust the large leaves with a damp cloth to maintain their shine.
The Monstera naturally develops aerial roots — don’t cut them. Guide them toward the soil or let them hang freely. For everything about watering, check out our complete watering guide.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Monstera deliciosa is an architectural plant — it structures a space on its own. The natural woven basket fits all styles, from minimalist to Bohemian.
- Solo in a bright corner: placed directly in its basket, it needs nothing else to stand out in a living room or entryway.
- In a tropical arrangement: pair it with a Strelitzia or an Alocasia for a contrast of shapes and heights.
- With trailing plants: a Pothos or a Monstera adansonii placed up high creates a very effective play of vertical levels.
- The basket: it naturally pairs well with rattan, light wood, and terracotta — a consistent combo of natural materials.
If you add a moss pole, the aerial roots will cling to it and the Monstera will develop even larger and more cut leaves — this is its natural behavior as it climbs trees.
Verdeia Tips
- Leaves without cuts: lack of light — young leaves are always whole, which is normal. But if new leaves on an adult plant continue to emerge without fenestrations, move it closer to a window.
- Yellow leaves: overwatering — this is the number one cause. Let the substrate dry out more between waterings and always empty the saucer after watering.
- Do not cut aerial roots — they are useful and part of the plant. Direct them toward the substrate to feed or let them hang freely.
- Stake for larger leaves — a moss stake allows aerial roots to cling and stimulates the production of larger, more cut leaves.
- Repot in spring when roots overflow — Monstera is a fast-growing plant. See our repotting guide to know when and how to proceed.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets and humans — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Monstera deliciosa
- Common names: Swiss cheese plant, False philodendron, Hole plant
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central America
- Pot diameter: 21 cm
- Approximate height: 60 cm
- Adult size: up to 200–300 cm indoors with support
- Light: bright indirect light — tolerates partial shade
- Watering: moderate — substrate slightly moist, never waterlogged
- Temperature: 18–27 °C
- Care: easy
- Growth: fast under good conditions
- Toxicity for pets: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)
- Decorative pot: natural woven basket included
- Decorative style: Tropical / Urban jungle / Natural Bohemian
- Features: natural fenestrations, aerial roots, fast growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Leaf size and the degree of fenestrations naturally vary depending on maturity and light.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.