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At a Glance
Light bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Moderate
Care Moderate
Height 2–5 m indoors with support
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Monstera siltepecana
Silver Monstera · Monstera Siltepecana
(mon-STAIR-uh sil-teh-peh-KAH-nuh)
At a Glance
Light bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Moderate
Care Moderate
Height 2–5 m indoors with support
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Eastern Central and Southern Mexico to Nicaragua; wet tropical biome
Description
Juvenile leaves are silvery green with darker veins; mature leaves can enlarge and fenestrate on support.
Climbing hemiepiphyte that needs support for best mature foliage.
Botanical Notes
Accepted species in POWO/Kew; common in aroid collections or frequent in Monstera searches. Not a hybrid entry.
Care Guide
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.
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
- Root rot from overwatering, leaf yellowing from low light or cold, brown edges from low humidity, and spider mites/thrips in dry conditions.
Notes & Curiosities
- The silver juvenile foliage is why it is so common in collector and beginner collections.
⚠ 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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