Monstera 'Thai Constellation' is a beautiful variegated plant, unlike M. albo borsigiana it owes its variegation to a mutation so these plants are cloned through tissue culture. Variegation tends to be more creamy-yellow in colour than the M. albo borsigiana, it is speckled and unpredictable - hence the name ‘Constellation’, the variegation is also stable (white parts won’t revert to green). Internodal spacing is generally a lot shorter in M.Thai Constellation. You can expect this plant to grow fairly large.
Genus name is possibly from the Latin ‘monstrum’, meaning monster or ‘monstrifer’ meaning monster-bearing. Specific epithet means delicious and this in reference to the fruit produced by this plant.
Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.
Water: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.
Potting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.
Fertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.
Temperature: 18-27°C. No lower than 15°C.
Humidity: Monstera deliciosa prefer humidity greater than 60% but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.
This plant is toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.