Monstera adansonii subsp. laniata 'Mint Variegata'
Cultivated variegated form; base subspecies range is Nicaragua to South Tropical America
Fenestrated laniata-type leaves with pale mint, cream, lime or light green marbling; variegation may vary between leaves and clones.
Climbing collector aroid; support encourages larger leaves and stronger fenestration.
Mint describes the pale green/cream marbled variegation used in the plant trade; Variegata indicates variegated foliage.
Trade/collector name for a mint-variegated form of Monstera adansonii subsp. laniata, often sold as Monstera laniata Mint or Monstera laniata variegata mint. Not treated as a formal taxon here.
Give bright indirect light, warmth, humidity and a chunky aroid mix. Variegated tissue needs enough light to hold colour but can scorch more easily; avoid keeping the mix wet.
Repot every 1–2 years in spring, or when roots fill the pot. Keep the pot modest and refresh the climbing support as it sizes up.
Monthly in spring and summer at half strength
- Reversion or low-colour growth, brown variegated patches from stress or sun, root rot, spider mites, thrips, and seller-name confusion with other variegated adansonii forms.
- Usually sold under the shorter trade name “Monstera laniata Mint”, even though laniata is treated botanically under M. adansonii.