Monstera, Variegated Split-Leaf Philodendron, Windowleaf 'Variegata'

Monsteradeliciosa

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Monstera (mon-STER-uh)
Species
deliciosa (de-lis-ee-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Granite Bay, California

Hayward, California

Deland, Florida

Gretna, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Broaddus, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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B
Hayward, CA | March 2019 | positive

R
| March 2016 | neutral

I haven't seen this plant in my city. If there is anyone from here who is willing to share it with me I will greatly appreciate it.
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Auburn, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2012 | positive

I bought a cutting of this plant a few years ago. Its very easy to grow and has reached about 4 ft tall in that short amount of time. The...Read More

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P
Houston, TX | July 2005 | positive

This beauty was in my small patio yard when I moved in 16+ years ago. It has grown so large that it is top heavy and needs propping up t...Read More

M
Miami, FL | March 2005 | neutral

The monstera(s) described are most likely Philodendron Monstera Borsigiana albo variegata. There is only one albo variegata. The 'half wh...Read More

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | February 2005 | positive

This variety of Monstera deliciosa has attractive, green-and-white splotches and stripes on the leaves. It is a variegated form.
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