Monstera gracilis
Species · Monstera
Thin, divided leaves sometimes also carry small openings close to the midrib.
- Growth habit: A climbing plant. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Growth habit
- A climbing plant.
- Mature size
- Mature leaf blades are described as 25–38 cm long.
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%.
Genus guidance sourcesKew: Monstera taxonomy, origin and growth habits ↗RHS: Monstera growing guide ↗RHS: common Swiss cheese plants ↗RHS: humidity requirements for named houseplants ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.
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About this plant
Its native range runs from southern Venezuela to northern Peru, primarily in the wet tropics.
Monstera gracilis is an accepted species in Monstera. Cultivars and named forms are recorded separately.
Names & identity
- Canonical Chonk name
- Monstera gracilis
- Accepted or parent name
- Monstera gracilis
- Species epithet
- gracilis
Other plants in Monstera
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Plant information
Kew POWO — CATE Araceae (2011) ↗
Introduction · Mature size
Checked 2026-09-24.Kew POWO — Monstera gracilis ↗
About this plant · Growth habit
Checked 2026-09-24.Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗