Exceptionally rare oblique form from Yasuní in Ecuador with paper-thin, heavily perforated leaves

Monstera obliqua 'Yasuní' is an exceptionally rare plant named after the famous Yasuní National Park in Ecuador. This form is characterized by its delicate, heavily perforated and elongated leaves, as thin as paper with large natural holes.

This is a fascinating, elongated Ecuadorian form of M. obliqua. It is believed to differ from the well-known Lyon Botanical Garden clone collected by David Scherberich, but comes from the same region in Ecuador and possesses extremely similar elongated juvenile foliage, early-appearing fenestrations, and deep drip holes.

Monstera obliqua is one of the most talked about and sought-after plants in the collector's world, famous for its extraordinary fenestration patterns where the leaves sometimes consist of more holes than leaf tissue. This makes the 'Yasuní' form a true rarity for the serious collector.

Care

Thrives in bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can easily burn the extremely thin leaves. Requires very high humidity (80% or more), which in practice makes a terrarium or plant cabinet necessary for long-term success.

Keep the substrate evenly moist but never wet. Use a very airy substrate, preferably with a high proportion of sphagnum moss. Provide climbing support so the plant can climb naturally. Ideal temperature 20-26 degrees Celsius with good air circulation.

Fertilize very sparingly during the growing season. This is a slow-growing and demanding species best suited for experienced growers with a controlled environment. Buy Monstera obliqua 'Yasuní' online!