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    Monstera acuminata

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    Classification Information

    Scientific Name
    Monstera acuminata
    Family
    Araceae
    Genus
    Monstera
    Last Updated
    March 5, 2026

    Origin & Distribution

    Native Region
    Central America and southern Mexico
    Distribution
    Native to southern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz), Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. It has also been reported from parts of the Caribbean.
    Habitat
    Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, typically growing as a hemiepiphyte on the trunks and branches of large trees in humid lowland to montane rainforests. Often found in areas with high annual rainfall and consistently warm temperatures.
    Altitude
    0–1500m

    About acuminata

    Monstera acuminata is a climbing aroid native to Central America and southern Mexico. It produces elongated, acuminate (tapering to a sharp point) leaves that develop fenestrations (natural holes or perforations) and sinuses (indentations along the margins) as the plant matures. Juvenile leaves are smaller and entire, while adult leaves can reach 30–60 cm in length. The species is a hemiepiphyte, beginning life on the forest floor and climbing host trees using aerial roots.

    Care Guide

    LightBright Indirect
    WateringModerate (When Dry)
    Temperature15–35°C
    HumidityHigh
    Difficulty:
    Intermediate

    Care Tips

    Provide bright indirect light to encourage mature leaf formation with fenestrations. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. High humidity (60% or above) promotes healthy growth. A climbing support such as a moss pole helps the plant develop larger, more fenestrated adult leaves. Protect from temperatures below 15°C.

    Care guide for モンステラ(モンステラ)

    Monstera属は中南米原産の熱帯植物で、独特の切れ込みや穴の入った葉が人気の観葉植物です。丈夫で育てやすく、インテリアグリーンとして世界中で愛されています。

    What the guide covers

    • モンステラとは
    • 水やり
    • 日光・置き場所
    • 用土・鉢
    • 温度管理
    • 湿度・葉水
    • 肥料
    • 植え替え
    • 支柱・仕立て
    • 増やし方
    • よくあるトラブル
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