Plant family

Monstera Varieties

All Monstera species, from the classic Deliciosa to rare varieties like Esqueleto and Dubia.

8 varieties

What to compare in this plant family

Plant families often share a look, but care still varies by leaf thickness, growth speed, and root sensitivity. Use this page to compare the strongest candidates, then open each profile for watering, light, propagation, and toxicity details before choosing.

Monstera Adansonii plant
Monstera adansonii

Monstera Adansonii

Monstera adansonii Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera adansonii , often called the Swiss cheese vine, is a tropical climbing plant prized for its striking, perforated leaves. Native to South and Central...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Deliciosa plant
Monstera deliciosa

Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera deliciosa , also known as the Swiss cheese plant, is a tropical evergreen vine native to the rainforests of southern Mexico through Panama. Its...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Dubia plant
Monstera dubia

Monstera Dubia

Monstera dubia Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera dubia is a rare and visually striking climbing aroid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America . Known for its unique...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Esqueleto plant
Monstera epipremnoides

Monstera Esqueleto

Monstera epipremnoides (Monstera Esqueleto) Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera epipremnoides , commonly referred to as Monstera Esqueleto, is a rare tropical aroid native to the lush rainforests of Costa Rica and...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Obliqua plant
Monstera obliqua

Monstera Obliqua

Monstera obliqua Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera obliqua is an exceptionally rare and delicate species of the Araceae family, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Known for...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Peru plant
Monstera karstenianum ‘Peru’

Monstera Peru

Monstera karstenianum ‘Peru’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera karstenianum ‘Peru’ , commonly known as Monstera Peru, is a striking tropical plant prized for its thick, textured leaves and compact growth habit....

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Siltepecana plant
Monstera siltepecana

Monstera Siltepecana

Monstera siltepecana Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera siltepecana , commonly known as the Silver Monstera , is a rare and striking aroid native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico and...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Standleyana plant
Monstera standleyana

Monstera Standleyana

Monstera standleyana Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera standleyana is a striking, vining aroid native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama . Known for its elongated, glossy...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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