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0Monstera dubia (Kunth) Engl. & K.Krause
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Monstera1
- Native distribution
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Leticia | Villavicencio, Cimitarra, Barrancas | Distracción | Hatonuevo |uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
3 synonyms
- Marcgravia dubia Kunth
- Monstera acreana K.Krause
- Monstera irritans Simmonds
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Monstera dubia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblit) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q11785280 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Monstera dubia in Calanoa Reserve, Colombia.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Monstera dubia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Monstera tip: On a moss pole it grows larger, more fenestrated leaves; toxic to pets.
Only the fully ripe fruit is edible; unripe fruit is strongly irritating.
Monstera dubia – what to know
Monstera dubia – family: Araceae, genus: Monstera. Native range: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Trini…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Monstera species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Monstera dubia?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Monstera dubia need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Monstera dubia get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Monstera dubia toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Monstera
Data sources: GBIF.org – Monstera dubia (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q11785280 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Monstera dubia in Calanoa Reserve, Colombia.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Monstera dubia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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