monstera deliciosa
'sumi'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Splashed pattern

This variety is characterized by its smaller, more compact size. Its leaves are relatively small with moderate cuts and holes, displaying a mix of dark green to yellow-green colors irregularly marked with white, yellowish-white, and orangish-white spots and flecks, and may sometimes show blister-like white patches.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (64.4°F - 80.6°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Climbing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The monstera sumi cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This plant is reported to have been created in a plant lab in Thailand, starting from a 'Thai Constellation'. Plant experts took pieces of a 'Thai Constellation' and used a special process of tissue culture to encourage new traits, and one of these became a smaller plant, which is how this variety began.

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