Monstera aka Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble

Taxonomy

Monstera is a genus of 59 species of flowering plants in the Araceae family, native to tropical regions of the Americas. These plants are popular indoor plants and are easy to care for, adapting well to indoor conditions. It's important to avoid leaving the soil in water for too long, adjust lighting and control growth. Monstera standleyana Albo Variegata is a climbing species with rich dark green leaves found in Columbia, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The Albo Variegata variety of M. standleyana is identified by its white leaves and variegation. Monstera plants are world-class climbers, using aerial roots to attach to trees and grow up towards the sun. Some species can grow over 60ft/18m tall and have leaves with holes or fenestrations that help sunlight pass through to lower leaves. The name Monstera comes from the Latin word for monstrous/abnormal, thought to refer to these unique leaves.

Common names

Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble, Monstera Adansonii Variegated, Monstera Esqueleto, Monstera Mint, Monkey Mask

How to care for Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble

Water

Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Dormancy

During the wintertime, it is common for Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Humidity

The Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble does not demand additional humidity levels. Water is mostly absorbed by the roots of plants, rather than their leaves, and the best way to provide humidity to your plants is through watering the soil.

Fertilizer

Once the Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Region of origin

Monstera Adansonii Indonesian Marble’s native range is Central America.


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