Monstera adansonii subsp. laniata
Nicaragua to South Tropical America; wet tropical biome
Leaves are usually larger and more elongated than many typical adansonii trade plants, with mature fenestrations.
Climbing hemiepiphyte; best displayed on a pole or plank.
laniata refers to a woolly/flannel-like texture in botanical Latin, though trade plants are valued mainly for foliage form.
Accepted subspecies in POWO. In the houseplant trade this is often shortened to Monstera laniata.
Use a chunky, fast-draining aroid mix and provide a moss pole/board where possible. Keep evenly moist but not wet, and increase light gradually for mature foliage.
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.
Monthly in spring and summer at half strength
- Root rot from overwatering, leaf yellowing from low light or cold, brown edges from low humidity, and spider mites/thrips in dry conditions.
- Often sold as “Monstera laniata”, but POWO treats it under M. adansonii.