Monstera genus reference photoThe source identifies this plant only as Monstera sp. This photograph illustrates the genus and is not an identification reference for Monstera standleyana.
Plant Guide
Monstera Standleyana
Monstera standleyana
Other known names: Five holes plant
A climbing Monstera with narrow leaves that may carry cream or yellow variegation.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Water after the upper 1–2 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix
- Feeding
- Balanced feed at reduced strength during active growth
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
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Characteristics
A climbing Monstera with narrow leaves that may carry cream or yellow variegation.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Monstera standleyana
- Plant group
- Monstera
- Other known names
- Five holes plant
- Safety
- Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Growth
- Growth habit
- Climbing, trailing, or self-heading tropical
- Native range
- Tropical Americas or Southeast Asia, depending on genus
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Propagation
Stem or node cutting; division for clumping types
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Problems to recognize
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Monstera Standleyana is recorded botanically as Monstera standleyana. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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