The beautiful leaves of this Monstera are striking in their variegation. Like a splash of stars across the night sky, the constellation of variegation will make an eyecatching centrepiece in your home. Monsteras are fairly easy-going, so what better way to add a flashy-looking plant to your collection than this variegated kind? As a result of your care, it can grow up to three new leaves per season and could soon be climbing up a moss pole or other support in your home!
Scientific Name Monstera deliciosa (tasty monster) 'Thai Constellation'
Common Names Swiss Cheese Plant, Variegated Monstera, Monstera Thai Constellation
Origin This variety was made in a lab in Thailand; its ancestors were native to Southern Mexico and Panama Light Can tolerate a great variety of indirect light levels; if on the brighter end, keep an eye out for dehydrating or drying out plants; if on the darker, beware of over-watering. Water Allow the top third of the soil to dry out in between watering; reduce this further in autumn and winter, and note that your plant will need more frequent watering the brighter the location.
Humidity Average humidity is fine, but your plant will benefit form an occasional misting or humidity tray. Soil Use a coarse, well-draining soil and repot every year as it outgrows each pot.
Food Feed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter. However, if your plant is actively growing new leaves in the winter, continue to feed, until the plant stops producing new leaves. Temperature Ideal temperature is 18-30°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.
Pet-safe No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
We have launched our first (hopefully monthly) ‘Letter from the Founder’ blog post. I talk about a string of bad luck, from water gushing from various ceilings in my life to a break-in, and also reflect on the incredible work we have done to win two awards earlier this year. I look ahead to what’s coming up in August, projects we are working on with our clients, and some thoughts about the rest of the year. And I give an insight into my brain, why I am who I am and why I’m so thankful for all the opportunities, passion and excitement that running Sprouts has given me as a founder and as a woman.