How often should I water my Variegated Monstera standleyana?

Variegated Monstera standleyana prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

How much sunlight does my Variegated Monstera standleyana need?

Variegated Monstera standleyana may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Variegated Monstera standleyana like?

Variegated Monstera standleyana doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Variegated Monstera standleyana?

Variegated Monstera standleyana does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Variegated Monstera standleyana?

Variegated Monstera standleyana should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Variegated Monstera standleyana go dormant?

It’s common for Variegated Monstera standleyana to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Variegated Monstera standleyana native to?

Variegated Monstera standleyana is native to Central America .

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Variegated Monstera standleyana

About Variegated Monstera standleyana

The nearly 50 species of plants in the Monstera genus all share some incredible traits, like being world class climbers! 🧗 These plants use aerial roots to grab onto trees as they grow up towards the sun. They've been known to grow more than 60ft/18m tall and many have holes (fenestrations) in the leaves that are believed to help sunlight pass through to lower leaves. The genus name Monstera comes from the Latin word for monstrous/abnormal and is thought to refer to these abnormal leaves!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Monstera standleyana 'Albo Variegata'

Genus

Monstera

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Variegated Monstera standleyana

Water

How often to water your Variegated Monstera standleyana

Variegated Monstera standleyana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.