Monstera siltepecana is a climbing plant with silvery leaves.

This beautiful Monstera originates from Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The young leaves have beautiful white patterns but as the plant begins to climb and can attach itself to a support with its aerial roots, the leaves become larger and gradually lose their white patterns.

When the first fenestrations (holes) form, the white markings disappear completely, but instead impressively large leaves develop. It can grow even larger than the well-known Monstera deliciosa !

Botanical Description.

Monstera siltepecana originates from the tropical forests of Central America, mainly from Mexico and Guatemala.

Appearance.

The young leaves are oval and silvery with dark green veins, and they can grow up to 10-15 cm long. As the monstera grows older, the leaves may develop small fenestrations (holes) and take on a darker green color.

Monstera siltepecana is a climbing plant but can also be grown hanging as an ampel plant, then the leaves never get bigger but retain their silver color. It can reach a height of several meters if it is given support to climb on. The plant is fast-growing when it is in good health.

Care.

Monstera siltepecan a thrives best in a well-drained soil mix, such as our aroid soil. and in indirect light. It prefers high humidity and even watering, let the soil dry slightly between waterings, but not completely.

With its decorative leaves, Monstera siltepecana is a perfect addition as an exotic ornamental plant. Let this unusual Monstera come to your home, buy Monstera siltepecana online today!

The images from nature are obtained via CC 4.0 and belong to Greta Pasch.