Monstera
Monstera deliciosa — The Statement Plant Everyone Recognizes
Light
Medium to bright indirect. Needs a room with a window. Direct afternoon sun scorches the leaves.
Water
Every 1–2 weeks. Water when the top 5cm of soil is dry, and never leave it sitting in water.
Humidity
Prefers moderate to high humidity. Leaf edges brown in dry winter heating.
Temperature
18–29°C (65–85°F). Keep away from cold drafts and heating vents.
Difficulty
Moderate
Sizes
Tabletop (30–50cm) · Floor (90–150cm) · Statement on a moss pole (150cm+)
The monstera deliciosa is the most recognizable houseplant of the last decade, and for good reason. Its enormous heart-shaped leaves develop deep splits and natural holes as they mature — a pattern botanists call fenestration — giving a single plant the visual weight of an entire garden.
In the Office
Monstera is the plant clients ask for by name. One mature specimen fills a corner that would otherwise need three smaller plants, which makes it the most efficient way to add presence to a lobby, a lounge, or the space behind a reception desk. It needs a room with a window — this is not a plant for a windowless interior meeting room — but where the light is right, nothing else delivers the same impact.
What It Looks Like
Monstera up close
Why Choose This Plant
Benefits for Your Office
- The highest visual impact per square foot of any plant we install — one specimen anchors a whole corner
- Instantly recognizable, which makes it a favourite in reception areas and on video calls
- Mature leaves reach 45–60cm across, filling vertical space that smaller plants cannot
- Grows visibly month to month, so the space keeps changing rather than looking static
Where to Place It
Office Placement Ideas
- 1
Reception areas and lobbies — a single floor specimen on a moss pole reads as intentional design, not decoration
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Lounges and breakout spaces near a window — the splitting leaves need real daylight to develop properly
- 3
Behind seating in meeting rooms with exterior glass — creates depth on camera without crowding the table
How to Care for It
Care Tips for Office Environments
- New leaves coming in small and solid means not enough light — move it closer to a window before you try anything else
- Give it a moss pole. Without support it sprawls sideways and goes leggy instead of growing upward
- Aerial roots will attach to walls and furniture — tuck them back into the pot or trim them, and place the plant with that in mind
- Wipe the leaves every few weeks. They are large enough that dust visibly dulls them and blocks light
Want Monstera in your office?
Our team will recommend the right variety and size for your space, deliver and install it, and keep it thriving with ongoing care.