Monstera, Variegated Mexican Breadfruit 'Albo Maculata'

Monsteradeliciosa

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Monstera (mon-STER-uh)
Species
deliciosa (de-lis-ee-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Veined
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

Wesson, Mississippi

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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B
Hayward, CA | July 2014 | positive

A very attractive plant for the part shade/shade garden. In the short time I've had it,its been a good grower,adding leaves faster then I...Read More

K
Philadelphia, PA | December 2008 | negative

I have purchased Monstera about a year ago. It was actually a peace of plant without leaves but with some roots. And it still not growin...Read More

M
Miami, FL | February 2005 | positive

This variegate exhibits double mutations; 'normal' variegation patterning and also the 'paint-splashed' variegated spots over the entire...Read More

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