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Monstera dubia 'Albo'

Albo Shingle Plant

LightHigh
LightMedium to bright indirect light, enough to support reduced chlorophyll without scorching white tissue
HumidityMedium-High
HumidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
TemperatureWarm
TemperatureWarm (18-28°C)
SizeVery Large
SizeLarge climber (up to 3m)
Growth RateSlow
Growth RateSlow
DifficultyAdvanced
DifficultyAdvanced
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Part of the Monstera dubia familyVariegatedWhite colour-break cultivar of Monstera dubia, Central to South America

7cm Target Price

£150.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

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7cm Target Price

Albo

£150.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

No UK sold listings recorded yet. This figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier.

About this target price: The figure above is the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Other sizes show their own recorded sale price where enough recent sales exist, or an estimate calculated proportionally from this one otherwise.

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Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
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Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers

How prices are calculated: The target price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

Monstera dubia 'Albo' Morphology

leaf ShapeHeart-shaped (juvenile) to deeply fenestrated/lobed (mature)
leaf Length8-15cm (juvenile) to 40-60cm (mature)
leaf Width6-12cm (juvenile)
petiole ColorGreen, short
venationPinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
textureSmooth, matte to semi-glossy
variegationSectoral white variegation over the natural silver-mottled juvenile leaf
growth HabitShingling flat against support

About Monstera dubia 'Albo'

Monstera dubia 'Albo' is the white-variegated colour break of the famous shingle plant, layering crisp white sectoral patches onto the small, overlapping juvenile leaves that press flat against a support in dubia's signature tiled display. Because juvenile dubia leaves are already small and thin, white sectoring can remove a substantial proportion of a leaf's chlorophyll-producing tissue, making growth noticeably slower than the plain species and demanding careful light management to avoid stalling the plant entirely. It shares the same shingling growth habit and eventual transition to large fenestrated adult leaves as the species, though few variegated specimens are grown on long enough to reach that adult stage.

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Monstera dubia 'Albo' Sold Prices & Live Market

What the Target Price above is based on: eBay sold prices by plant size, live listings, and retailer stock.

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Monstera dubia and its cultivated forms

  • 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 (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

Propagation Guide

How to Propagate Monstera dubia 'Albo'

Shared across every form of Monstera dubia — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Propagation 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

Care Guide

Monstera dubia 'Albo' Care Guide & Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Monstera dubia — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

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.

Fertilising

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; climbing encourages larger leaf production.

Common Problems

Problem

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

Problem

Yellow leaves

Cause

Overwatering or nutrient deficiency

Fix

Check soil moisture before watering; begin a regular fertilising routine in growing season

Problem

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

Field Reference

In the Wild