Monstera adansonii (Monstera Monkey Leaf)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to get more holes to appear on a Monstera adansonii? Expose it to brighter indirect light and set up a moss pole — the brighter the light and the more the plant can climb, the more numerous and pronounced the fenestrations will be.
Is Monstera adansonii easy to propagate? Yes — cut a stem with at least one node, place it in a glass of water in the light, and roots will appear in 2 to 3 weeks.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Green foliage with natural holes • 🌱 Climbing or trailing habit • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🚀 Fast growth • 🏙️ 3 sizes available
The Monstera Monkey Leaf (Monstera adansonii) is a climbing or trailing plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, prized for its bright green foliage with natural fenestrations — those characteristic holes that create an airy and graphic effect instantly recognizable. When hanging, its stems gracefully trail down; on a support, it climbs vigorously.
Its fast growth and ease of care make it one of the most popular climbing plants in the decorative trailing plants collection and the indoor jungle collection. Note: Monstera adansonii contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets.
Which Monstera variety to choose?
The Monstera genus includes several species with distinct shapes. Here’s how to place Monstera adansonii among the references in the Monstera collection:
- Monstera Monkey Leaf (adansonii) (this plant) — bright green oval leaves with many natural holes, climbing or trailing habit. The most airy and versatile Monstera.
- Monstera deliciosa — large dark green split leaves, upright and architectural habit. The choice for a statement XXL plant in a large space.
- Monstera Thai Constellation — cream and green variegated foliage with stable marbling, a rare collector’s plant. The choice for unique and highly decorative foliage.
- Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Monstera Minima) — small split leaves, fast growth. The choice for a Monstera effect in a limited space.
Light & placement
Monstera adansonii thrives in bright indirect light — this is also the condition for its fenestrations to fully develop. The more intense the light (without direct sun), the more numerous and pronounced the holes will be, as explained in our guide on light and humidity for indoor plants.
- Light: bright indirect — protected from direct sun which burns leaves and fades foliage.
- Placement: living room, office, bedroom — hanging near a window or on a support in a bright corner.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, protected from cold drafts and sudden changes.
Monstera adansonii can be grown hanging (trailing stems) or on a moss or coconut fiber support (climbing habit) — the support encourages larger leaves with more pronounced fenestrations.
Watering & care
Monstera adansonii prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — let the top 3 to 5 centimeters dry out before watering again. To never overwater again, check our guide on watering indoor plants.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, every two weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: occasionally mist the foliage to recreate the tropical atmosphere of its natural habitat.
- Fertilizer: a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted once a month in spring and summer.
- Pruning: pinch stems to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
Monstera adansonii roots very easily in water — cut a stem with at least one node, place it in a glass of water in light, and roots appear in 2 to 3 weeks. Our guide on plant cuttings details the method.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The airy foliage of Monstera adansonii brings a rare lightness and transparency to a plant arrangement — it fits into all trailing plant compositions and tropical atmospheres.
- Hanging above a low piece of furniture, pair Monstera adansonii with a Pothos and a Ceropegia woodii — the three trailing plants with very different foliage (airy, solid, heart-shaped) create a graphic and varied hanging composition.
- On a support in a bright living room, plant it alongside a Philodendron Birkin — the Monstera’s holey leaves contrast with the Birkin’s fine white stripes for a very graphic tropical composition.
- For a cascading effect on a shelf, let the stems trail freely on several levels in a ceramic or macramé hanging decorative pot — the fenestrations create a very decorative play of light and shadow.
- For a contrast of colorful textures, pair it with a purple Tradescantia zebrina — the bright airy green of the Monstera and the shiny purple of the Tradescantia create a lively complementary palette.
Verdeia tips
- Install a moss support as soon as stems exceed 30 cm: Monstera adansonii produces much larger leaves and more pronounced fenestrations when it can cling to a vertical support — aerial roots naturally attach and stimulate growth.
- Wipe leaves once a month with a soft damp cloth: dust quickly accumulates around fenestration edges and dulls the foliage’s shiny brilliance — regular cleaning keeps holes well defined and foliage bright.
- Pinch stems regularly for a bushier habit: left unpruned, Monstera adansonii produces long, sparsely branched stems — pinching tips encourages new lateral shoots and a denser, fuller silhouette.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Monstera adansonii
- Common name: Monstera Monkey Leaf, holey plant
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions at delivery: 🏙️ 3 sizes available — H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H30 cm in hanging pot Ø14 cm, H60 cm with coconut support | Pot Ø17 cm
- Habit: Climbing or trailing depending on support
- Light: Bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade
- Watering: Moderate, let 3-5 cm dry on surface between waterings
- Temperature: 18 – 27 °C
- Care: Easy
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets and children (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decor style: Tropical / Airy / Graphic
Each plant is unique: the number and size of natural holes vary depending on the plant’s age, light, and growing conditions.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.