Actual name is Monstera deliciosa...is that what you are referring to?

You know, I got mine as a baby a couple months ago and it has really grown...

So far, it has not taken over...I keep it out of direct sunlight (about 4-5 feet away from a west window) and don't water it as often as it would like. This is supposed to slow them down just a bit.

Eventually I will have to get it something to "climb on".

Yep, that's the one!

I guess it wouldn't be a good idea to cut off larger stems as it grows as it would just end up looking bare, so maybe I'll pass on this plant then:>(
I'll just get something that doesn't get so big that it needs something to 'climb on" or, it's own monkey!

Thanks, and good luck with yours!
Billy Rae

I've read about Monstera deliciosa 'Borsigiana', which is supposed to be a variety that is more compact and slow-growing than the standard. I actually think that's what mine may be, because although I've had it for a year now, instead of getting leggy or long, the stems got thicker and it seems to have grown in a more "bushy" fashion. Also, like Webkat, I've witheld water and sunlight. Here's a page I stumbled across:

Here is a link that might be useful: Monstera deliciosa 'Borsigiana'

They can be rooted from tip cuttings just like a pothos or whatever, and they are relatively quick to sprout back, so don't pass just because of fear about the plant looking bare. If that happened, you could plant cuttings at the base of the plant like it was a Tradescantia or something and it'd fill in. Or give cuttings away. Or whatever.

As for the needing something to climb on part, well, I've seen them in hanging baskets here in Iowa. Which I think looks a little silly, but it keeps the plants smaller and doesn't involve a pole or trellis, so.

I love my Monsteras, so I'm biased. But these are manageable problems, is all I'm saying.

mr subjunctive,

Ya know, you gave me something to think about as far as creating new cuttings that can used for whatever, so I may reconsider getting it as we get into the warmer weather because I really do like this plant!

Do you happen to have a picture of your plant by any chance? It's a plant that's very pleasing to look at, so jungle-eee, lol.

Billy Rae

I don't think mine is really going to be a "climber", but they will "reach" out of their pots....I was thinking of placing a small wooden step ladder over the pot...

The variety in the link above appears to be more of a vining variety of the plant...

i bought two of these beauties from walmart on clearance about a week ago, i think they were less that 4.oo each. Mine only has the holes in the leaf it does not extend out yet. Hopefully i can keep mine alive long enough for that to happen, i am not the best inside gardener in the world. But i am for the millionth time giving it the ole college try :). It really is a neat little plant. It came in a very small hanging pot and it is a very healthy large plant, when might i consider repotting it and any specific recommendations for this plant?