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At a Glance
Light bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Slow
Care Advanced
Height 1.5–4 m indoors with support
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Monstera adansonii 'Aurea Variegata'
Aurea Monstera Adansonii · Yellow Variegated Adansonii
(mon-STAIR-uh)
At a Glance
Light bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Slow
Care Advanced
Height 1.5–4 m indoors with support
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Cultivated or collector form, not a separate wild taxon
Description
Variegated or locality/form foliage depending on clone; mature leaves improve with support.
Climbing aroid/collector form; support and bright indirect light are important for mature foliage.
Botanical Notes
Collector form for yellow-variegated M. adansonii; not a formal botanical taxon.
Care Guide
Give bright indirect light, chunky mix, stable warmth and support. Variegated tissue needs more light but burns more easily.
Repotting
Repot every 1–2 years in spring, or when roots fill the pot. Provide fresh chunky mix and a larger support rather than a much larger pot.
Feeding
Monthly in spring and summer at half strength
Common Problems
- Variegation browning, reversion or low-colour growth, root rot, pests, and confusion/mislabeling in trade.
Notes & Curiosities
- Aurea variegation can be difficult to distinguish from sport variegation and light-stressed leaves in poor photos.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing or ingestion can irritate the mouth, throat and stomach in pets and people.
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