Monstera 'Mint'
Monstera 'Mint'
Monstera 'Mint'

Monstera 'Mint'

$39.99
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Monstera White Monster is a highly variegated form of Monstera prized for its large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with dramatic white and cream variegation. Mature leaves develop natural splits and holes, while each new leaf can display a unique combination of green and white patterns. It develops as a climbing vine and benefits from sturdy support as it matures.
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Difficulty:

Moderate to Advanced

Water:

Medium-High Water (Top 25% Dry)

Humidity:

Moderate to higher humidity encourages healthy new leaves, although good air circulation should be maintained.

Pet Friendly:

Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Monstera White Monster, White Variegated Monstera

Scientific Name:

Monstera deliciosa ‘White Monster’

Country Of Origin

The parent species, Monstera deliciosa, is native to tropical forests of southern Mexico through Central America. ‘White Monster’ is a cultivated variegated form of the species.

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

A chunky, airy, well-draining aroid mix. A combination of quality potting soil or coco coir, orchid bark, and perlite or pumice provides good drainage, aeration, and moderate moisture retention.

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Thrips

Thrips

What To Look For: Tiny, slender insects are often difficult to see; damage appears as silvery or grey stippling on leaves, distorted growth, or black specks (their feces). May also see uneven colouring, leaf silvering, and leaf edges curling.

How To Treat: Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover all surfaces, including undersides, and new growth. Trim off and discard severely infested growth. Monitor with sticky traps (blue or white) and isolate the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats

What To Look For: Small flies hover around the soil surface when you water or disturb the plant. Larvae in soil feeding on root hairs and organic matter may lead to poor growth or young plants dying. Usually in overly moist potting soil or with poor drainage.

How To Treat: Allow the soil surface to dry a bit between watering; reduce over-watering. Use yellow sticky traps to catch adult gnats. Consider repotting into a fresh, well-draining mix and removing excess topsoil debris; you can also use a layer of sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface.