Monstera acacoyaguensis Albo
Albo Acacoyaguensis Monstera
Typical UK price
£7
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 6
- Middle half
- £7 to £15
- Last sold
- 30 Sep 2026
- On record
- 6
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Monstera acacoyaguensis Albo
An albo colour break of the species. Sold listings are few, and buyers should expect small, unrooted cuttings rather than established plants. Often sold under a generic 'Variegated' label rather than a specific Albo designation, but it's the same colour break, not a separate cultivar; listings range from crisp white sectoral splits to looser cream-white marbling. Monstera acacoyaguensis Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Monstera acacoyaguensis (ovate with large oval fenestrations near midrib leaves on climbing, vining growth), with white sectoral to marbled variegation across the glossy, fenestrated ovate leaf.
Native range
Albo colour-break cultivar of Monstera acacoyaguensis, Mexico to Central America
Classification
- Genus
- Monstera
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing climber
- Form of
- Monstera acacoyaguensis
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. with large oval fenestrations near midrib
- Leaf length
- 35-60cm
- Leaf width
- 20-35cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Prominent midrib
- Texture
- Coriaceous, glossy
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral to marbled variegation
- Growth habit
- Climbing, vining
Recent UK sales
- 30 Sep 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 30 Sep 2026 £7 - 26 Sep 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 26 Sep 2026 £23 - 26 Aug 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 26 Aug 2026 £7 - 17 Aug 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 17 Aug 2026 £7 - 17 Aug 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 17 Aug 2026 £8 - 1 Aug 2026
Monstera acacoyaguensis albo variegated
size not stated · 1 Aug 2026 £17
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £15 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | £8 | 4 |
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present. A leaf without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, verify variegation is present on the newest leaf and is not reverting to green
- Check for scale insects on petioles and undersides of leaves, as monsteras are susceptible
- Confirm the cutting or plant has been rooted before purchasing, unless you are buying intentionally unrooted (unrooted cuttings require a propagation setup to succeed)
Monstera acacoyaguensis Albo care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Monsteras are more tolerant of moisture than most aroids but still need drainage.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–5 cm is dry. These are forgiving plants but still susceptible to root rot if kept too wet. Water less in winter.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. More tolerant of typical UK indoor humidity than other aroids, though 60%+ encourages larger leaf development.
- Feeding
- Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks from spring through summer. Monthly in winter or none at all.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when roots emerge from drainage holes. Provide a moss pole or support, which encourages larger leaf production.
Common problems
No fenestrations (splits/holes)
Cause: Plant is juvenile, or insufficient light
Fix: Ensure bright indirect light and allow the plant to mature; fenestrations develop with age and better conditions
Yellow leaves
Cause: Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Fix: Check soil moisture before watering; begin a regular fertilising routine in growing season
Brown patches on leaves
Cause: Sunburn or cold water on leaves
Fix: Avoid direct sun; water at the base and ensure water is room temperature
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Monstera acacoyaguensis Albo
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting, Air layering. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months