Our Variegated Monstera deliciosa Albo Variegata Choose Your Own collection allows you to hand-pick your exact plant from our current selection of beautifully variegated specimens. Each plant is individually photographed so you can choose the one that speaks to you ensuring you get the exact level of marbling, sectoral variegation, and leaf shape you prefer.
The Monstera Albo is one of the most coveted houseplants in the world, admired for its stunning white-and-green marbled foliage and bold tropical presence. Each leaf is a work of art, showcasing unique patterns ranging from snowy-white half-moons to delicate speckles and streaks. As it matures, the plant produces large, fenestrated (split) leaves, giving it an unmistakably exotic, sculptural quality.
This is your chance to add a one-of-a-kind collectors specimen to your home or indoor jungle a plant thats as individual as it is breathtaking.
Variegated Monstera Albo Variegata Care Guide
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Strong light helps maintain vibrant variegation, but avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can burn the white areas. Low light may reduce the contrast or cause slower growth.
Watering
Water when the top 35 cm of soil feels dry. Keep the soil lightly moist in spring and summer but ensure excellent drainage. In winter, reduce watering frequency. Overwatering can cause root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
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Temperature: Prefers 1828C. Avoid draughts and cold below 15C.
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Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (6080%) to prevent browning on the variegated sections. Mist regularly or use a humidifier for best results.
Soil and Potting
Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix peat-free compost blended with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir works well. This allows airflow around the roots and prevents waterlogging. Repot every 12 years in spring.
Feeding
Feed every 46 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser to support healthy leaf development and vibrant variegation. Stop feeding in winter.
Pruning and Maintenance
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to maintain appearance. Wipe large leaves regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust and highlight their marbling. Train onto a moss pole or coir totem to encourage vertical climbing and larger, fenestrated leaves.
Growth and Maturity
A moderately fast-growing climbing aroid capable of reaching 23 metres indoors with proper support. Every new leaf unfurls with its own unique variegation pattern, ensuring no two plants are ever the same.
Common Issues
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Brown or crispy white sections: Too much direct sunlight or low humidity.
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Yellowing leaves: Overwatering.
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Loss of variegation: Insufficient light.
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Pests: Occasionally thrips, mealybugs, or spider mites maintain good airflow and inspect regularly.
Background and Benefits
The Monstera deliciosa Albo Variegata is a naturally occurring variegated form of the classic Swiss Cheese Plant. Its stunning white patches are caused by a genetic mutation that reduces chlorophyll, giving the plant its distinctive marbled appearance. Highly sought after by collectors, its considered a living art piece and a symbol of botanical rarity and elegance.
Quick Care Summary
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Light: Bright, indirect; avoid harsh direct sun
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Water: Lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
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Temperature: 1828C; avoid below 15C
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Humidity: Moderate to high (6080%)
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Soil: Chunky, well-draining aroid mix
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Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
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Growth: Climbing plant, 23 m; glossy green leaves marbled with white variegation and dramatic fenestrations
Toxicity Note: Like all Monsteras, Albo Variegata is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
Choose Your Own Plant:
Each Monstera Albo in our collection is individually photographed. Simply select your preferred plant from our listings to secure that exact specimen no surprises, just the perfect variegation for your collection.
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