{"product_id":"monstera-monkey-leaf-monstera-adansonii","title":"Monstera adansonii (Monstera Monkey Leaf)","description":"\u003csection id=\"monstera-monkey-leaf\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Green foliage with natural holes • 🌱 Climbing or trailing growth • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🚀 Fast growth • 🏙️ 4 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonstera Monkey Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a climbing or trailing plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Central and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for its bright green foliage with \u003cstrong\u003enatural fenestrations\u003c\/strong\u003e - those characteristic holes that create an airy, graphic effect that is immediately recognizable. In a hanging pot, its stems trail gracefully; on a support, it climbs vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fast growth and easy care make it one of the most popular climbing plants in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-colgantes-decorativas\"\u003edecorative trailing plants collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jungla-interior-1\"\u003eindoor jungle collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Please note: Monstera adansonii contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-monstera\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Monstera variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monstera genus includes several species with distinct silhouettes. Here is how to place \u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e among the references in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/monstera\"\u003eMonstera collection\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonstera Monkey Leaf (adansonii)\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - bright green oval leaves with numerous natural holes, climbing or trailing growth. The airiest and most versatile Monstera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-planta-con-agujeros-falso-filodendro-planta-queso-suizo\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large, deeply split dark green leaves with an upright, architectural growth habit. The choice for an XXL statement plant in a large space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/monstera-thai-constellation-d15cm-50cm\"\u003eMonstera Thai Constellation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - cream and green variegated foliage with stable marbling, a rare collector's plant. The choice for unique and highly decorative foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/monstera-minima-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-es\"\u003eRhaphidophora tetrasperma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Monstera Minima) - mini-sized split leaves and fast growth. The choice for a Monstera effect in a limited space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstera adansonii thrives in bright indirect light - this is also what allows its fenestrations to fully develop. The more intense the light (without being direct), the more numerous and pronounced the holes will be, depending on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003ebalance between light and humidity indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light - protected from direct sun, which can burn the leaves and bleach the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocations:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bedroom - hanging near a window or on a support in a bright corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, protected from cold drafts and sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMonstera adansonii can be grown in a hanging pot (trailing stems) or on a moss or coconut fiber support (climbing growth) - the support encourages the development of larger leaves with more pronounced fenestrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstera adansonii prefers a slightly moist substrate that is never waterlogged - let the top 3 to 5 centimeters dry out before watering again. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eWatering indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e should be based on how quickly the substrate dries, not on the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, every two weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential - use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e occasionally mist the foliage to recreate the tropical atmosphere of its natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted once a month in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier growth habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMonstera adansonii roots very easily in water - cut a stem with at least one node, place it in a glass of water in a bright spot, and roots will appear in 2 to 3 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003ePropagating plants from cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e is easy in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perforated foliage of Monstera adansonii brings rare lightness and transparency to a plant arrangement - it fits into all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-colgantes-las-mejores-especies-para-embellecer-tu-interior\"\u003etrailing plant arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical settings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging above a low piece of furniture,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair Monstera adansonii with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scindapsus-epipremnum-pothos\"\u003ePothos\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceropegia-woodii-cadena-corazones-14cm-50cm\"\u003eCeropegia woodii\u003c\/a\u003e - the three trailing plants, with their very different foliage (perforated, plain, and heart-shaped), create a graphic and highly varied hanging arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a support in a bright living room,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-birkin\"\u003ePhilodendron Birkin\u003c\/a\u003e - the Monstera's perforated leaves contrast with the Birkin's fine white stripes for a highly graphic tropical arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cascading effect on a shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems trail freely across several levels in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-colgantes\"\u003ehanging ceramic or macramé decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e - the fenestrations create a highly decorative play of light and shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of colorful textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tradescantia-zebrina-purpusii-17cm-30cm\"\u003epurple Tradescantia zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e - Monstera's bright green perforated foliage and Tradescantia's vivid purple create a lively complementary palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall a moss support as soon as the stems exceed 30 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monstera adansonii produces much larger leaves and more pronounced fenestrations when it can attach to a vertical support - its aerial roots attach naturally and stimulate growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the leaves once a month with a soft damp cloth:\u003c\/strong\u003e dust quickly accumulates around the edges of the fenestrations and dulls the foliage's glossy appearance - regular cleaning keeps the holes well defined and the foliage bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch the stems regularly for a bushier growth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e left unpruned, Monstera adansonii produces long, sparsely branched stems - pinching the tips encourages new lateral shoots and a denser, fuller silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monstera Monkey Leaf, Swiss cheese plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical forests of Central and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🏙️ 4 sizes available - H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H30 cm in a Ø14 cm hanging pot, H60 cm with coconut support | Pot Ø17 cm, H90 cm with moss support | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing or trailing depending on the support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 27 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to animals and children (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Airy \/ Graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number and size of the natural holes vary according to the plant's age, light levels, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","offer_id":56280891883785,"sku":"18919","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H30 cm in hanging pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":56280892342537,"sku":"12572","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H60 cm with coconut stake | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":56280892375305,"sku":"12597","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H90 cm avec tuteur mousse | Pot Ø19 cm","offer_id":57368717164809,"sku":"56718","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/monstera-monkey-leaf-monstera-adansonii-verdeia-3489768.jpg?v=1775136212","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/monkey-leaf-monstera-adansonii","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}