Cultivar · genus Monstera
White Monster
Monstera deliciosa · ‘White Monster’
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Bright light, no exceptions
Because the white portions of the leaf carry no chlorophyll, this cultivar leans harder on light than a plain green deliciosa: it wants direct sun for at least part of the day, and the source notes variegated plants like this one show their best color only in bright conditions. It still keeps the species' thirst for consistent moisture, drying out over the top two inches between waterings, and appreciates above-average humidity, though it tolerates average humidity if watering stays consistent.
Source: Costa Farms
Ghostly new growth
White Monster stands apart for foliage that unfurls nearly all-white before slowly settling into dark green marked with white variegation as it matures. The result is the same bold, textured Monstera leaf, but carried in a variegation pattern the source calls hard-to-find among growers. It's described as similar to Monstera deliciosa Mint strains, and given good care it can live for decades, eventually growing to six feet or more.
Source: Costa Farms
Care recipe
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Care notes reviewed by Horta
- Light
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- Water
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- Humidity
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- Care
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Direct sun
≈ every 7 days
High
15–27 °C
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix — bark, perlite, and potting soil
Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or moist mix
Balanced liquid feed monthly through spring and summer; rest in winter
Moderate
Rarely flowers indoors; mature outdoor plants bear spathe-and-spadix blooms
Toxic to cats & dogs
Insoluble calcium oxalates — oral irritation, drooling, vomiting. This is where toxicity lives: every cultivar inherits it and none can override it.
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Add imagesSources: ai:claude-sonnet-5 · ASPCA
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