20 Types of Monstera Names and info about each one

20 Types of Monstera Names and info about each one

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.

 

 

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