Standleyana Albo Monstera

Standleyana Albo Monstera Care

Monstera standleyana 'Albo Variegata'

What is the plant

Monstera is one of the most popular types of indoor plants. All types of Monstera require more or less the same care and adapt well to indoor conditions, so it is easy to keep these plants looking beautiful all year round. The most important things to remember are not to leave the soil in water for too long, adjust the lighting and control the growth.

Monstera standleyana Albo Variegata is a climbing species with leaves of a rich dark green color from the lands of Columbia, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The easiest way to identify the Albo Variegata variety of M. standleyana is by seeing white leaves and variegation.

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Humidity

Normal

Temperature

18°C - 29°C

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Before each watering, check that there is no water left on the surface of the soil. Monstera standleyana needs to be watered frequently. Fortunately, skipping a watering won't harm the plant. Water should seep into the soil at a moderate rate, as overwatering the roots can lead to root rot.
Pruning
If you see that leaves have dry spots that became brown, cut these dying leaves so that your plant begins to recover. Otherwise, you may want to prune some older leaves away to enhance the plant's appearance.
Fertilizer
Feed M. standleyana Albo Variegata according to the instructions, either with an all-purpose, organic fertilizer or one designed for green plants during the warm months of the year. Give preference to the liquid fertilizer for better absorption.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
This plant prefers medium to high sun. M. standleyana is demanding in terms of lighting. If you see your greenie twisting, it might be a sign of excessive sunlight, which is uncomfortable for the leaves. Move the pot with the plant to a less sunny location and you will see how the Monstera recovers.
Soil
You can plant a Monstera using a universal substrate, but it is essential that the mixture is of good quality and contains perlite. Keep the soil well-drained.
Propagation
The propagation is only possible by cutting the stem in the spring.

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Temperature
Naturally living in the rainforest, Monstera standleyana requires a quiet place and cannot survive the cold outside in winter. Keep the ambient temperature somewhere in the range of 65-85°F (18-29°C) to promote growth.
Container
Fast-growing M. standleyana needs a spacious area for moving roots, so the pot of your choice has to be large and have drainage holes of the corresponding size.
Fun fact
One of the most attractive qualities of Monstera plants is the ability to purify the air.