Monstera Deliciosa Banana Split (Excellent Variegation)
Monstera Deliciosa Banana Split – The massive cutting shown in the gallery is from a 1.5 year old plant grown on a pole in our mom house. The perfect plant, indoors or out, very tough and tolerant of neglect. Ideally suited to fill that large space next to your plant collection. An absolutely enormous, fast growing plant, two to three times larger than Monstera Borsigiana Albo Variegata growing to massive proportions, vines can reach one inch in diameter. Variegation will vary but it is quite stable, we have been growing this variety for 30 years and have never seen a solid green leaf produced, very stable variegation. The leathery green and cream variegated leaves are large with slits and holes frequently growing to 3.5 feet long by 3.5 feet wide. More amazing than the beautifully exotic leaf is the fruit that appears from the pollinated flowers when grown outdoors. The fruit has hexagonal plates that protect the interior cream colored, juicy sweet pineapple-mango flavored pulp. Note: This variety has been growing in south Florida for at least 40+ years prior to the name (Thai Constellation) which may or may not be the same variety. Its interesting that no one anywhere even knows where that name came from. (This is the original Florida variety.)
Let the tropical appeal of Monstera plants transform your indoor or outdoor space into a jungle. These easy-to-grow plants flourish in moist soils rich in organic matter, and their ability to climb makes them perfect for mossy posts or burlap wrapped poles. Monstera grow well in pots, hanging baskets or outdoors as a ground cover or a Tropical looking tree wrap. With their ability to adapt to lower light conditions and temperatures between 65°- 90°F, Monsteras are more flexible than most house plants. In warmer climates introduce Monstera to your outdoor space and watch as they transform into stunning climbers with huge tropical fenestrated (split) leaves often reaching two feet in diameter.
Unleash their full potential by letting them grow in the ground or up an arbor, they'll surprise you with their size and structure changes from their potted juvenile state. Create a personal paradise with Monstera. Be sure to always check back as we offer over 250 varieties throughout the year, all shapes, sizes and colors.
Why Verify? Aroid species often exhibit similar characteristics in their juvenile stage, making precise identification challenging. Many enthusiasts may mistakenly categorize various species due to their resemblances before they reach full maturity. This confusion is further compounded when plants from different geographical regions, such as South America or Europe, are given identical names despite their mature forms displaying distinct differences. Our innovative verify program provides a solution to this issue by offering a glimpse of the mature form of the plant before making a purchase.
How We Verify? Our years-long project has successfully nurtured over 600 unique varieties, grown on large poles for precise evaluation of their size, node spacing, leaf color, stem width, and growth rate etc.
About This Plant
- Actual Plant: Similar To Last 16 Photos
- Pot Size: 6″ Round
- Includes: 1 Plant With Pot
- Ships By: UPS
- Ships From: Florida USA
- Shipping Rate: Click Tab Above
Info. & Recommendations
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Light: 40-60%
- Soil: Rich Organic Mix
- Fertilizer: Slow Time Released
- Water: When Dry to Touch
- Dislikes: Soggy Soil
- Likes: 65-90°F
- Outdoor Zone: 9b-10
- Pot Size: 6″-24″ w/Drain Holes
- Indoors: Locate Near Natural Light
- Faux Light: Grow Light Full Spectrum
- Propagate By: Cutting
Our plants are grown in conditions akin to a natural, humid rainforest, using minimal pesticides. Occasional leaf drop, spotting, or browning, especially in varieties with significant white, are normal. In our nursery, plants thrive under 40-80% shade cloth. If grown outdoors, direct exposure to full sun may cause leaf burn. We suggest gradually introducing the plants to sunny areas over a week or so to reduce stress for optimal results. Despite our high standards in plant propagation, we can't assure future variegation patterns, coloration, survival or growth rate. Individual plants may vary, even though our mother plants have thrived for over 20 years. We guarantee all variegation is natural without any Chemically Induced Variegation (NO C.I.V.)