Regular Monsteras can become variegated over time, but the chances of a variegated leaf sprouting is only 1 in 100 000. Variegated Monsteras are extremely uncommon, and are therefore considered rare plants. Because of their striking appearance and beauty, they have become popular amongst plant enthusiasts and collectors. Due to their leaves lacking chlorophyll, they need more light and will grow quite slowly. Their slow growth rate means fewer new plants are produced, this adds to the cost of producing new Variegated Monsteras.

• Caring for your Variegated Monstera is not much different then caring for a regular Monstera. It is just important to make sure that your plant has sufficient access to indirect sunlight during the day. Variegated Monsteras like bright, sunny rooms - but not direct sunlight. A warm area in your house that gets lots of light will be best. If you live in an area with a dry climate you can add a humidifier to the room, or mist your plant frequently.
• Water your plant as needed, to check if your plant needs water, stick your finger into the soil. If the soil is dry, water your plant thoroughly. If the soil is damp, or if any of the soil sticks to your finger, then your plant doesn't need watering just yet. Be sure to pot your plant in a pot that has drainage holes in the bottom. When watering your plant, water it until the water runs out the bottom of the pot.
• Dust your plant’s leaves with a clean, dry cloth when they look dusty. This helps your plant to ‘breathe’.

If your leaves are turning yellow, you are most likely overwatering your plant and it has soggy roots. Wet roots will cause leaves to turn yellow. Make sure the pot has good drainage and check the bottom of the pot for drainage holes. You may have also over fertilised the soil, if this is the case, flush the soil with water.

• Check for brown spots on any leaves. This could be a problem with your soil - there may be too much salt buildup from watering your plant with tap water. Let your tap water stand overnight before using it for your plants, or boil water and let it cool.
• If your plant is getting too much direct sunlight - brown spots can also be from sunburn (ouch)!
• Brown spots could also be from too much or too little water. Curling or drooping leaves with brown edges is a sign that your plant needs more water, more regularly.

• As a general rule, Monsteras like to be watered once a week in the summer. This may be less over the winter months as their growth rate can slow down. You will need to water your plant more frequently in summer months and less so in cooler, winter months.
• Where you live also plays a role in how often your plant will need water - If you live in a dry, hot climate, your plant will need to be watered once a week. If you live in a cool or humid climate you may only need to water your plant every 10 days or 2 weeks. The best way to tell is to check the soil of your plant. Stick your finger into the soil. If the soil is dry, water your plant thoroughly. If the soil is damp, or if any of the soil sticks to your finger, then your plant doesn't need watering just yet. Be sure to pot your plant in a pot that has drainage holes in the bottom. Your plant does not like to have soggy roots, so make sure you allow time in between watering for the top soil to dry out.

Variegated Monstera’s like bright, sunny rooms - but not direct sunlight. A warm area in your house that gets lots of light will be best. Variegated Monsteras need more light than regular Monsteras because photosynthesis can only take place on the green parts of the leaves. Try moving your plant to a spot in the house that is bright and sunny (but not direct sunlight). If your plant is not getting enough indirect light, it can revert back to being a green Monstera.

Variegated Monsteras do not cope well in extremely dry conditions. If you live in a dry climate, we recommend you place a humidifier near your plant. If you do not have a humidifier, you can mist or spray your plant once a day to keep the leaves moist.

Plants can be fertilised once a month in slower growth seasons and twice a month in growing seasons. Chat to us about fertilisers we use for our Monsteras.

As a general rule, you can re-pot your Monstera every 2 years. When repotting your Monstera be sure to use the correct potting soil and check that the pot has drainage holes. You should increase pot sizes by ⅓ each time you re-pot so as not to shock your plant. Chat to us about repotting your plant.

Monsteras are actually climbing plants by nature. In the right conditions, they can grow to enormous heights. Air roots will sprout up from time to time. You can leave them to crawl out of the pot, or if you prefer, you can tuck them back into the pot to join the rest of the plant’s root system. If you have an established plant, it can also tolerate air roots being trimmed if necessary.

New leaves that grow that have no variegation should be trimmed off, if left to grow, your plant can revert back to being a fully green plant. Make sure that your plant is getting enough light but not direct sunlight. Try moving your plant around to a spot in your house that gets indirect sunlight for a few hours of the day. New leaves that are green are also normal, but trim them off if too many appear, and reposition your plant to a place in your home that gets more light.