Unlike other common Monstera species like the Monstera deliciosa, it is prized for its unique, full foliage and typically does not develop natural fenestrations (holes or splits). The leaves are thick, leathery, and glossy, with a deep green color and pronounced veins. The Monstera 'Peru' is a climbing epiphyte in its native habitat but can be grown as a trailing plant in a hanging basket or trained to climb a moss pole for larger leaf development indoors. It is a relatively easy and low-maintenance plant, thriving in bright, indirect light and requiring moderate watering (allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings).