Monstera dubia 'Aurea'
Golden Shingle Plant
UK price
£25 to £80
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About Monstera dubia 'Aurea'
Monstera dubia 'Aurea' is a golden-variegated form of the shingle plant, a species famous for pressing its small, overlapping juvenile leaves flat against a support in a neat, tiled pattern. The asymmetrical heart-shaped leaves carry irregular splashes of warm yellow across their dark green, silver-flecked surface, adding a second layer of pattern to an already distinctive shingling display. As with the species, leaves only reach their large, fenestrated mature form after years of unrestricted climbing, so most specimens in collections are still in their compact, wall-hugging juvenile stage.
Native range
Cultivated golden-variegated sport of the species native to Central America and northern South America.
Classification
- Genus
- Monstera
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing shingler
- Form of
- Monstera dubia
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Asymmetrical heart-shaped (juvenile), fenestrated/lobed (mature)
- Leaf length
- 8-15 cm (juvenile), 30-50 cm (mature)
- Leaf width
- 6-12 cm (juvenile), 20-30 cm (mature)
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., subtle
- Texture
- Smooth, matte
- Variegation
- Irregular golden-yellow splashes
- Growth habit
- Climbing shingler appressed to support
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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 (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 dubia 'Aurea' 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; climbing 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.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Monstera dubia 'Aurea'
- 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