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Silver Monstera

4.9 out of 5 (7 experiences)

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

About Silver Monstera

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 siltepecana

Genus

Monstera

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

monstera, Monstera Siltipicana and monstera siltepecana matuda

How to care for Silver Monstera

💦 Water

How often to water your Silver Monstera

Silver Monstera 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Silver Monstera in your home

Silver Monstera may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Silver Monstera in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silver Monstera

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Silver Monstera: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Silver Monstera after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Silver Monstera is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Silver Monstera →

Common Silver Monstera Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Silver Monstera 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.

Silver Monstera Water Frequency →

Silver Monstera Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silver Monstera 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 🏡.

Silver Monstera Light Requirements →

Silver Monstera Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Silver Monstera prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Silver Monstera Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Silver Monstera 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!

Best Soil Mix for Silver Monstera →

When and How to Successfully Repot Silver Monstera →

💩 Fertilizer

Silver Monstera 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Silver Monstera →

❄️ Dormancy

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

🌎 Native Region

Silver Monstera is native to Central America.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Silver Monstera is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

How and When to Prune Silver Monstera →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Silver Monstera can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Silver Monstera Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Silver Monstera can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Silver Monstera →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Silver Monstera

Silver Monstera

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 6

Easy to propagate 5

Survivor 2

@@MeganO

41 Plants

20,843 XP

Washington, DC

01/15/2022

Monstera are easy to please. Give it light and humidity and it will reward you with growth.

Fast grower

Silver Monstera plant photo by @MeganO named Sal on Greg, the plant care app.

@@mossycabbages

37 Plants

4,236 XP

Midvale, UT

12/28/2021

This plant grows crazy fast and has thrown out two new leaves in the last week and a half. It loves to climb so a pole is great. I keep mine in ~65% humidity under grow lights with about an inch of spagnum moss covering the soil for extra humidity and to help the aerial roots grow faster

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Silver Monstera plant photo by @mossycabbages named Messi on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Plant-Whisperer

0 Plants

1,233 XP

Fort Lauderdale, FL

10/15/2021

This is a great starter Monstera plant as it is smaller to start and maintain. Using an expensive grow light over past two month. Propagated a few cuttings in water and later potted separately and they are growing well so far.

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Silver Monstera plant photo by @Plant-Whisperer named Monstera Siltipicana on Greg, the plant care app.

@@StringPlayer

71 Plants

13,533 XP

Placerville, CA

05/30/2021

Beautiful leaves. I let it get a bit on the dry side before watering. The Monstera siltepecana is sensitive to its watering schedule. I sadly killed the mother plant but was able to save some cuttings. I’m more careful now to not let it go completely dry nor water too soon. It also gets extra humidity from a humidifier.

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor