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Silver Monstera
Monstera siltepecana
MonsteraMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Silver Queen Monstera, Monstera Siltepecana
How to identify it
Juvenile climber with narrow blue-green to silver leaves, dark green veins, and a distinctive dark margin; mature leaves can become fenestrated.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: climbing.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Juvenile silver leaves are easy enough, but mature morphology depends strongly on climbing and good light.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct midday sun.
Water
Water when the upper portion begins drying; avoid prolonged saturation.
Soil / substrate
Chunky, airy aroid mix.
Humidity
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Support / growth
A textured vertical support is strongly recommended for mature growth.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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