Monstera plant

Description 🌱

Nicknamed the swiss cheese plant, the Monstera deliciosa is famous for its quirky natural leaf holes. These holes are theorized to maximize sun fleck capture on the forest floor. Depending on the season and maturity of the plant,your Monstera could arrive with no holes just yet, and be sized to grow alongside you.

Types of Monstera Deliciosa 🌱

This variety is perfect for you if you lack floor space, but still want to have a beautiful monstera in your home. They typically grow quickly and are smaller in size compared to other varieties.This is actually a variation of deliciosa and might sell under the same name because it’s hard to distinguish between the two when they’re young. One way to tell is to look at the stem. Deliciosas tend to ruffle, pucker, or form cute little bumps where the leaf attaches to the stem, but borsigniana does not. Borsigniana is also smaller and grows faster than deliciosa. Mature plants usually form two neat rows of holes/slits instead of growing holes in a more willy-nilly style like deliciosa. If you do end up with one of these instead of a deliciosa, never fear! It can grow just as tall, almost as big, and a bit faster, and it’s still a stunning addition to your home.

M. deliciosa borsigiana

This type of monstera deliciosa has yellowish-cream pattern dappled on its leaves. This variation takes a long time to grow and is not as common to find in homes. Variegated monsteras aren’t separate plants but rather a color variation. Sometimes these plants even look painted with white paint. I personally love them! Variegated means plants that are patterned with white or cream color as well as green. These plants tend to be harder to find and are therefore much more expensive. Many of the varieties on this list also come in a variegated form, by the way, if you’re lucky enough to find them

M. deliciosa variegata

Monstera deliciosa 'Albo Variegata' is an impressive, spreading, easy-to-grow, evergreen and generally low maintenance perennial plant. This cultivar produces attractive variegated leaves marbled with white colouring. This houseplant lives happily in full or partial shade. However, it will grow faster in bright light.The distinct white variegation on its leaves differentiates it from other monstera deliciosa varieties. No two leaves are ever alike! Some leaves become completely white while others may feature speckled patterns. This is another rare monstera variety, similar to the M. deliciosa variegata.

M. deliciosa albovariegata

Plant Care 🌱

Light: The right amount of sunlight is essential for a monstera’s leaf development. Place it in a spot where it can receive filtered, indirect sunlight. Too much direct sunlight can give a monstera yellow or scorched leaves. You may need to rotate your plant if you notice its leaves reaching for sunlight, so just be sure to keep an eye on it.

Water: You should water your plant when the first couple inches of soil are dry. Poke your finger in the soil to check its dryness. Monsteras prefer peaty, well-draining soil since overly-moist soil can lead to root rot. These plants also sometimes grow aerial roots over time. You can cover these roots with moist sphagnum moss or direct them to the soil so they can also get plenty of water.

Temperature: The monstera plant prefer normal room temperatures between 68–86 °F. Since it originally comes from tropical rain forests, a similar tropical and humid atmosphere will make this plant feel right at home. Misting your monstera deliciosa once a week can increase humidity around the plant if you live in a dry area.

Toxicity: All parts of this plant, excluding its ripe fruit, are poisonous to humans and pets making the larger variety not an ideal choice for pet owners. Opt for a mini variety like the M. deliciosa borsigiana that you can keep high on shelves to prevent your curious furry friends from taking a bite. The plant can cause stomach pains if ingested and skin irritation if touched because of the calcium oxalates found in its sap. It’s still safe to have in your home, as long you do not ingest any part of the plant and take extra care when handling it. Take a look at our guide to poisonous plants to learn more about what to do if part of a monstera is ingested.

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Types of Monstera Deliciosa 🌱

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