Adanson's Monstera
Monstera adansonii
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Jacob Rehage (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Monstera
- Species:
- Monstera adansonii
- USDA Symbol:
- MOAD
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in humid, tropical environments
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warmth (70-80°F) and high humidity; fresh seeds germinate best as viability decreases rapidly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI