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
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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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🌿 Bright green foliage with natural holes • 🌱 Climbing or trailing growth • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🚀 Fast growth • 🏙️ 4 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, graphic effect that is instantly recognizable. When suspended, its stems trail gracefully; on a support, it climbs vigorously.
Its fast growth and easy care make it one of the most popular climbing plants in the decorative trailing plants collection and the indoor jungle collection. Please note: Monstera adansonii contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to animals.
Which Monstera variety should you choose?
The Monstera genus includes several species with distinct silhouettes. Here is how to place Monstera adansonii among the references in the Monstera collection:
- Monstera Monkey Leaf (adansonii) (this plant) - bright green oval leaves with numerous natural holes, climbing or trailing growth. The airiest and most versatile Monstera.
- Monstera deliciosa - large, deeply split dark green leaves with an upright, architectural form. The choice for an XXL statement 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 and 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 needed for its fenestrations to fully develop. The more intense the light (without being direct), the more numerous and pronounced the holes will be, as explained in our guide to light and humidity for indoor plants.
- Light: bright indirect light - protected from direct sun, which can burn the leaves and bleach the foliage.
- Placement: living room, office, bedroom - suspended near a window or on a support in a bright corner.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, protected from cold drafts and sudden fluctuations.
Monstera adansonii can be grown as a suspended plant (trailing stems) or on a moss or coconut fiber support (climbing growth) - the support encourages the development of larger leaves with more pronounced fenestrations.
Watering & care
Monstera adansonii prefers a slightly moist substrate that is never waterlogged - let the top 3 to 5 centimeters dry out before watering again. To avoid overwatering, read our guide to watering indoor plants.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, every two weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential - use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: occasionally mist the foliage to recreate the tropical atmosphere of its natural habitat.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month in spring and summer.
- Pruning: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier form.
Monstera adansonii is very easy to propagate 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. Our guide to plant propagation by cuttings explains the method in detail.
Decorating ideas & plant combinations
The perforated foliage of Monstera adansonii brings rare lightness and transparency to a plant arrangement - it fits into all trailing plant arrangements and tropical settings.
- Suspended above a low piece of furniture, combine Monstera adansonii with a Pothos and a Ceropegia woodii - the three trailing plants, with their very different foliage (perforated, plain, and heart-shaped), create a graphic and highly varied suspended arrangement.
- On a support in a bright living room, plant it alongside a Philodendron Birkin - the Monstera's perforated leaves contrast with the Birkin's fine white stripes for a highly graphic tropical arrangement.
- For a cascading effect on a shelf, let the stems trail freely over several levels in a ceramic or macramé suspended decorative pot - the fenestrations create a highly decorative interplay of light and shade.
- For a contrast of colorful textures, combine it with a purple Tradescantia zebrina - the Monstera's bright green perforated foliage and the Tradescantia's vivid purple create a lively complementary palette.
Verdeia tips
- Install a moss support as soon as the stems exceed 30 cm: 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.
- Wipe the leaves once a month with a soft, damp cloth: 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.
- Pinch the stems regularly for a bushier form: left unpruned, Monstera adansonii produces long, sparsely branched stems - pinching the tips encourages new lateral shoots and a denser, fuller silhouette.
Technical details
- Botanical name: Monstera adansonii
- Common name: Monstera Monkey Leaf, Swiss cheese plant
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions on delivery: 🏙️ 4 sizes available - H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H30 cm in Ø14 cm hanging pot, H60 cm with coconut support | Pot Ø17 cm, H90 cm with moss support | Pot Ø19 cm
- Growth habit: Climbing or trailing depending on the support
- Light: Bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade
- Watering: Moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
- Temperature: 18 – 27 °C
- Care: Easy
- Toxicity: Toxic to animals and children (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Airy / Graphic
Each plant is unique: the number and size of the 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.