Montera Albo (Monstera deliciosa var. borgisiana ‘Albo-Variegata”) is a rare and highly sought-after variety known for its dark green and stunning white marbled leaves.
Care of Monstera Albo
- Light: This variety needs 6 hours of bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight may easily scorch the white, chlorophyll-lacking parts of the leaves.
- Water: Water when the top 2-3″ of soil feels dry. This variety is a slow grower because the leaves have less chlorophyll. They are also more prone to root rot.
- Soil & Fertilizer: Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix (like peat, perlite, and orchid bark). Use a balanced liquid fertilizer to feed during the growing season, which is from spring through early fall.
- Support: This is a vining climber so it will do well and produce larger leaves if it has a moss pole or trellis for climbing.
Common Problems to keep an eye out for:
- Brown Edges: The white parts of the leaves are delicate and prone to browing or crisping if the humidity is not high enough.
- Reversion: If this variety does not get enough light, the leaves may revert to solid green. Prune the vine back to a stem that does have strong variegation to encourage new growth of white-splashed, variegated leaves.
We will be taking pre-orders via email at ordersbydutchs@yahoo.com. There will be a limit of one per customer and the cost will be $87.50 plus tax. Please include your phone number so we can contact you . After we receive your email, we will respond to you within 24 hours to confirm your order and give you a code that you will need to provide when you pick up your plant. We will contact everyone who has pre-ordered the week before they will be available for pick-up. You will need to pick up your plant the following week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:30 pm. Any Albos that we have remaining after pre-orders are filled, will be placed on the table for sale on Friday and Saturday. We will split our quantities between Friday and Saturday so there will be some for sale each day.
If you have any questions, please give Greg a call at 316-524-6666. We appreciate your support of our small business for the past 69 years.
Happy Gardening!
