Monstera Adansonii “Broken Heart” Plant

Description

The Monstera Adansonii, commonly called the Broken Heart Plant, is a beautiful tropical houseplant known for its naturally perforated leaves that look like tiny heart-shaped cut-outs. This unique leaf pattern gives the plant its charming “broken heart” appearance and makes it a favorite for modern homes, offices, and plant lovers who want something a little different.

Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, this plant grows as a trailing or climbing vine and looks stunning when placed on shelves, hanging planters, or allowed to climb a moss pole. Its soft green, glossy leaves add a fresh, lively touch to any space without being overpowering.

Monstera Adansonii is not only attractive but also easy to care for. It adapts well to indoor conditions, prefers bright indirect light, and only needs moderate watering. This makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced plant owners. Over time, the plant grows fuller and more decorative, creating a natural green statement in your home.

Whether you're styling a cozy corner, decorating a workspace, or gifting a plant to someone special, the Broken Heart Plant is a thoughtful choice that blends beauty, simplicity, and tropical charm.

Key features

• Native and natural holes in its heart-shaped leaves appear as the plant matures.

• A relatively small growing, clumping and/or trailing houseplant excellent for growing in a pot on a wall, table or in a basket.

• Adjusts well to normal indoor light found in most homes

• Water it just if the soil surface is dry to touch, never by the calendar. When moisture dips below the surface, that is the cue. Ignore clocks or routines. Let feel guide timing instead

• A 3 inch pot holds it, just right for desks - fits on shelves too, even tucked into tiny spaces

• Just right for those starting out, since it’s easy to work with when mistakes happen

• Compact size makes it suitable for gifting to plant lovers

• Can be grown indoors throughout the year in most Indian climates

Care at a glance

Product specifications

What's in the box

• 1 x Live Monstera adansonii (Broken Heart) plant
• 1 x Pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional)
• Potting mix
• Care guide

Important notes

• Being a live plant, slight differences in leaf size, leaf colour, and vine length are natural and not a defect.
• Some leaf drop or slight wilting after delivery is common due to the stress of transit. The plant usually settles down within a week or two of normal care.
• Once you take your new plant out of the packaging you’ll want to keep it out of full sun at first. You’ll want to give your new plant a few days to help get accustomed to the light it will receive indoors.
• The rate of growth will usually decrease during winter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, it is simply the natural seasonal trend for all plants.
• Always use a pot that is well drained and that the plant sits on, do not keep the plant sitting in water filled to the saucer level for more than a day or two.
• Keep out of the reach of small pets and children, not intended for consumption.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why are the leaves of my plant yellow?

A: In most cases yellow leaves are caused by a plant getting too much water. Usually they’ve been allowed to sit in a pan of water or don’t have a well-draining pot. Make sure it’s not setting in a pan and allow the top of the soil to dry out for a day or so before watering again. If it’s an older lower leaf that’s going yellow it’s perfectly normal for your plant to have a couple of leaves do that when it gets larger.

Q: Water only when soil feels dry?

A: Most households manage just fine with weekly watering, though local weather and room settings can shift that timing. Stick your fingertip into the soil surface - that tells you what you need. Dryness means adding water now. When there's still a hint of dampness, hold off another day or so.

Q: Will this plant grow indoors year round?

A: Yes. This is Primarily an indoor plant. It requires fairly bright, indirect light in a window, as well as standard room temperature. It should never be moved outside.

Q: How much light does it want?

A: A bright room but nothing direct - I usually prefer just off a south-facing window, or even a few feet from an east or west facing window, for a bright indirect. If there is too much light it tends to lose “windows” and doesn’t grow so tall, but too much light and it will sunburn the leaves.

Q: How quickly does the plant grow, and when do I need to repot it?

A: They grow moderately, especially in warmer months. I would say to repot it in about once every one to two years or if I notice that it has roots growing out the bottom of the drainage hole, or if the plant seems very root bound and it seems small compared to its pot.

Q: Do I need to feed it fertiliser? Is it toxic for pets?

A: Yes, a liquid fertiliser, one part balanced and two parts liquid added to your plant's watering routine on a monthly basis in the summer and spring should encourage growth. This is not necessary for a young plant though. Monstera adansonii has toxic qualities if any of your pets, including cats, dogs or young children chew it or swallow it so keep it up high where it cannot be got.