Which Monstera variety to choose?

The Monstera genus offers several varieties with different variegations and sizes. Here is how the Monstera Deliciosa stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Monstera Deliciosa (this plant): uniform dark green foliage, large iconic perforated leaves, classic and easy. Classic green version.
• Monstera Thai Constellation: cream and green variegated foliage, stable marbled variegations, rare collector's plant (50 cm). Rare cream variegated version.
• Monstera Adansonii (Monkey Leaf): green foliage with natural holes, trailing or climbing habit, smaller leaves. Delicate perforated version.
• Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Monstera Minima): cut green foliage, mini size, fast growth. Mini climbing version.

Why choose the Monstera Deliciosa? If you're looking for a classic Monstera with large iconic perforated leaves that bring a tropical and graphic touch, the Deliciosa is the perfect choice. It is the easiest and most popular variety.

Exposure & placement

The Monstera Deliciosa enjoys bright indirect light to promote the development of its spectacular fenestrations (holes). It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for optimal growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: bright living room, office, bedroom, or room with a large window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more the leaves will develop spectacular holes and cuts. In the shade, young leaves remain whole.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Support stake: install a moss or coconut fiber stake to help it climb and produce larger leaves.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.

The Monstera prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its dark green cut foliage and iconic large perforated leaves, the Monstera Deliciosa brings a tropical and graphic touch to your urban jungle. It creates an architectural and elegant focal point.

• To pair with: Philodendron, Alocasia, Calathea, Ficus, Strelitzia, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a lush tropical urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the cut foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a statement plant in a living room, office, bedroom, or entrance to add a tropical touch.

The large perforated leaves create an architectural and graphic effect that brings a tropical and elegant touch to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to encourage the development of spectacular holes and cuts.
• Regularly wipe its large leaves: dust dulls their shiny glow.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness.
• Set up a stake: to make it climb and get larger, more cut leaves.
• Enjoy its fast growth: the Monstera Deliciosa grows quickly and regularly produces new leaves.

A true tropical icon, the Monstera Deliciosa brightens the space with its large spectacular perforated leaves and graphic look. An ideal plant to create a lush and elegant urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Monstera deliciosa
• Common name: Monstera Deliciosa, Hole plant, False philodendron, Decorative pot gruyère plant, Swiss Cheese Plant
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Adult size: up to 200–300 cm indoors (climbing)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Tropical / Graphic / Urban jungle
• Particularity: dark green cut foliage, large iconic perforated leaves, spectacular fenestrations, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, fast growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The number and size of the holes (fenestrations) naturally vary according to the plant's age and growing conditions.