Variegated Monstera · Monstera deliciosa 'Albo-Variegata'
Also known as: Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant, Variegated Monstera, Albo Monstera
Grow in a warm, humid location with bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves. Use a well-draining peat-based potting mix with added perlite or bark. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, allowing excess water to drain freely; reduce watering in winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Maintain temperatures above 15°C; protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Propagate via stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Use a cutting with at least one node and one leaf, place in water or moist sphagnum moss until roots form (2-4 weeks), then pot up. Air layering is also effective for larger plants. Maintain high humidity and warmth (20-25°C) during rooting.
