Monstera oreophila
Species · Monstera
Its oval to elongated leaves can carry small holes near the midrib and larger openings farther out.
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Growth habit
- A root-climbing vine; juvenile leaves are not pressed flat against their support.
- Mature size
- Adult leaf blades are described as 25–75 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%.
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About this plant
It inhabits wet mountain forests from Costa Rica into eastern Panama.
Monstera oreophila is an accepted species in Monstera. Cultivars and named forms are recorded separately.
Collector notes
Leaf stalks may be smooth or warty within this species.
Names & identity
- Canonical Chonk name
- Monstera oreophila
- Accepted or parent name
- Monstera oreophila
- Species epithet
- oreophila
Other plants in Monstera
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Introduction · About this plant · Collector notes · Growth habit · Mature size
Checked 2026-09-24.