20 Types of Monstera Names and info about each one
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Monstera deliciosa
The classic split-leaf “Swiss Cheese Plant.” Fast-growing, easy, large fenestrated leaves.
Monstera deliciosa ‘Albo Variegata’
White-variegated form. Stunning but slower growing and more light-sensitive.
Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’
Cream-speckled variegation. Stable variegation and more tolerant than Albo.
Monstera adansonii
Small “Swiss cheese” leaves with holes. Great trailing or climbing plant.
Monstera adansonii Variegata
Rare white-variegated form. Extra light needed for healthy variegation.
Monstera obliqua (Peru form)
Ultra-thin leaves with huge fenestrations. Extremely delicate collector plant.
Monstera siltepecana
Silver juvenile leaves that change form as it matures. Fast climber.
Monstera standleyana
Long, glossy leaves often speckled with cream variegation. Great compact grower.
Monstera standleyana ‘Albo’
High-contrast white variegation. Elegant and easy to care for.
Monstera dubia
Shingling type that climbs flat on boards. Leaves change shape as the plant grows.
Monstera pinnatipartita
Deeply split mature leaves. Looks dramatic and grows quickly when climbing.
Monstera spruceana
Shingling juvenile form; large split mature leaves. Highly textural species.
Monstera karstenianum (Peru)
Thick, textured leaves. Compact and drought-tolerant.
Monstera subpinnata
Feathery, palm-like leaves. Very tropical look and lightweight growth.
Monstera lechleriana
Similar to adansonii but with thicker leaves and different hole patterns.
Monstera acuminata
Small, glossy shingling species. Easy and fast-growing.
Monstera esqueleto
Large holes with dramatic skeleton-like fenestration. Rare and beautiful.
Monstera aurea Variegata
Yellow-variegated deliciosa type. Needs bright light for stable color.
Monstera epipremnoides ‘Esqueleto’
Often confused with esqueleto; huge perforated leaves and fast climbing.
Monstera punctulata
Large Central American species with elongated leaves and bold fenestrations.