Monstera dubia

Scientific 

Monstera  dubia

Dist. & Habitat

From Mexico to Bolivia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Costa Rica, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago.  

Internodes

2–6 cm long, 1–3 cm diam.

Petiole sheath

deciduous; geniculum smooth, slightly terete, 2–5 cm long

Blades 

ovate to elliptical or oblong, widely cuneate to rounded or truncate at the base, sometimes peltate, obtuse to longacuminate at apex

Climbing Type

Shingling in juvenile stage.  

Size

20 ft (5 m) plus in native habitat, 4 to 6 feet or more at home with pole. 

Leaves

Oval, sub-leathery, glossy juvenile green leaves and large perforate, sub-leathery, glossy leaves with an entire margin

Stems

Green, vine-like stems    

Flowers

Salmon at maturity

Blooming time

All year once the plant matures. 

Light requirement

Bright, indirect light

USDA hardiness zone

10b to 12

Temperature

65°F - 80°F (18 to 27 ºC), not typically frost hardy.  Here in S. FL on the trees near the lake they take 42°F with no damage.

Humidity

Average to above average, typically 50% to 80%

Growth rate

Medium to fast depending on conditions.

Soil

Well-drained, high organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral soils or potting mix

Watering

Medium, letting the top 1 to 2 inches to first dry

Propagation

Stem cutting

Toxicity

Toxic to humans and pets 

Care level

Low or easy