caring for an monstera dubia Monstera Dubia

caring for an monstera dubia Monstera DubiaMonstera dubia is one of the more unusual members of the Monstera genus and a firm favourite with collectors. In its juvenile form, small heart shaped leaves are marbled in silver and dark green and press themselves flat against a supporting surface in a "shingling" habit that looks almost like living wallpaper. Given a pole, it will climb steadily upwards, eventually maturing into the large, deeply fenestrated leaves typical of the genus. Origins

Monstera dubia is one of the more unusual members of the Monstera genus and a firm favourite with collectors. In its juvenile form, small heart-shaped leaves are marbled in silver and dark green and press themselves flat against a supporting surface in a "shingling" habit that looks almost like living wallpaper. Given a pole, it will climb steadily upwards, eventually maturing into the large, deeply fenestrated leaves typical of the genus. 

Origins 

Monstera dubia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico down to Bolivia and Brazil, where it climbs tree trunks as a shingling epiphyte in the humid, shaded understorey.

Soil and Substrate

As a climbing epiphyte, Monstera dubia thrives in a chunky, airy substrate that mimics the decaying bark and leaf litter of its native rainforest. Our Monstera and Philodendron Potting Mix suits this rare plant well.