Monstera Mint Variegated

What it is: Monstera deliciosa 'Mint', with pale mint-green to cream marbling. It belongs to the Monstera genus in the aroid family (Araceae). Variegated monsteras do best in bright, indirect light. Good light supports healthy growth, but no light level guarantees how much variegation new leaves will show. The pale sections can scorch in hot direct sun.

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal, and a little gentle morning sun is fine. Keep it out of hot, all-day direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. In dim spots, new leaves come in smaller with fewer splits, so a grow light helps during dark northern winters.

Watering & care: Water thoroughly, then let the top quarter to third of the potting mix dry out before watering again. Use a chunky, well-draining mix in a pot with drainage, and never let it sit in water. Give it a moss pole or sturdy stake to climb. It likes humid air (RHS). A room humidifier is the most effective way to raise humidity; a pebble tray or grouping plants gives only a small, local boost.

Winter indoors: Growth slows in winter, so water less often and let the mix dry a bit more between waterings. Monsteras like warmth all year, ideally about 18–25 °C (65–77 °F), away from cold drafts and direct heat such as radiators or vents (RHS). Very dry furnace air can brown leaf edges (RHS).

Expected indoor size: With sturdy support, it commonly reaches about 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 ft) in a home over several years, and it can stay much smaller in a modest pot or lower light. Mature indoor leaves can reach roughly 30 cm (1 ft) across or more. Only older leaves develop the splits and holes. Growth depends on light, pot size, support and care, so treat these figures as a guide rather than a promise.

Feeding:

Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer, and pause through the winter.

Pets & people: Monstera contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from pets and children who might chew it, and wash your hands after pruning, because the sap can irritate skin.

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, leaf count, splits and especially the amount and pattern of variegation vary from plant to plant. Your plant may show more or less variegation than the photos, and new leaves may differ from older ones. The size option (6") refers to the pot size. It does not guarantee an exact plant height or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive.