Monstera acuminata (Shingle Plant)
This trailing Monstera acuminata is often confused with the Monstera adansonii. The acuminata has smaller and narrower and pointed leaves with random pattern of fenestrations. It is often found grow or climbing up trees as an epiphyte in the tropical rainforest of Central America in places like Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. As young plant the leaves will grow in a shingle pattern, it will lie close to the surface its grows on sometimes with overlapping leaves. This gives it its common name - Shingle plant.
Please note these plants have some leaf loss and damage, hence the price.
RATING- Easy
LOVES- Frequent misting, watering roughly once a week, allowing the soil to dry out a little between watering
HATES- Overwatering. Dusty leaves will slow growth so be sure to wipe them down occasionally with a microfibre cloth and water
Toxicity rating- Toxic to pets
Please note, the photo may differ to the plant you receive, all pot diameters are as stated
Pot diameter - 13cm
More information and care recommendations are below.
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Description
This trailing Monstera acuminata is often confused with the Monstera adansonii. The acuminata has smaller and narrower and pointed leaves with random pattern of fenestrations. It is often found grow or climbing up trees as an epiphyte in the tropical rainforest of Central America in places like Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. As young plant the leaves will grow in a shingle pattern, it will lie close to the surface its grows on sometimes with overlapping leaves. This gives it its common name - Shingle plant.
Please note these plants have some leaf loss and damage, hence the price.
RATING- Easy
LOVES- Frequent misting, watering roughly once a week, allowing the soil to dry out a little between watering
HATES- Overwatering. Dusty leaves will slow growth so be sure to wipe them down occasionally with a microfibre cloth and water
Toxicity rating- Toxic to pets
Please note, the photo may differ to the plant you receive, all pot diameters are as stated
Pot diameter - 13cm
More information and care recommendations are below.
