Monstera gambensis

Species · Monstera

Small, mostly unperforated leaves and rough leaf stalks distinguish this Monstera from southern Costa Rica.

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Growing this plant

For this species

Growth habit
In its documented forest habitat, it climbs low on supporting trees.
Mature size
Adult leaf blades are described as 12–24 cm long and 5–10 cm wide.

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General guidance for Monstera

General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.

Light
Bright, indirect; shade strong sun, especially white variegation.
Water
M. deliciosa/adansonii: almost dry → water. M. dubia: lightly moist, never waterlogged.
Temperature
M. deliciosa/adansonii: 18–25°C.
Support
Climbers: sturdy pole.
Humidity
M. dubia + M. deliciosa ‘Variegata’: 60–80%.

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About this plant

The original account records it in shaded lowland rainforest around La Gamba in southern Costa Rica.

Monstera gambensis is an accepted species in Monstera. Cultivars and named forms are recorded separately.

Names & identity
Canonical Chonk name
Monstera gambensis
Accepted or parent name
Monstera gambensis
Species epithet
gambensis

Other plants in Monstera

Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.

Sources
Plant information
Cedeño-Fonseca et al. (2020), Two new endemic species of Monstera — Webbia 75(1) ↗

Introduction · About this plant · Growth habit · Mature size

Checked 2026-09-24.