Monstera deliciosa 'Electro Light'
Electro Light Monstera
Typical UK price, tissue culture plantlet
£45
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 15 Sep 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Monstera deliciosa 'Electro Light'
Electro Light is named for its near-uniform, vividly bright chartreuse tone, an aurea-type variegation that reads as an almost glowing lime-yellow across most of the blade rather than the marbled two-tone sectors typical of most gold forms. As with several of the more recently circulated deliciosa colour names, documented trade and sales history is thin, so treat the price expectations here as provisional. Growth habit and general care needs match standard deliciosa, though the reduced chlorophyll across the pale sectors means slower growth and a stronger need for bright indirect light.
Native range
Cultivated chimeric variegated selection of Monstera deliciosa.
Classification
- Genus
- Monstera
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing hemiepiphyte on moss pole
- Form of
- Monstera deliciosa
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broadly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base., cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches. with deep fenestrations
- Leaf length
- 60 - 90 cm
- Leaf width
- 45 - 75 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, strong and thick
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., prominent midrib
- Texture
- Leathery, thick and glossy
- Variegation
- A near-uniform, vivid chartreuse yellow-green colouration across most of the blade with only subtle darker green marbling (an aureaVariegation featuring yellow, gold, or lime-coloured patches.-type variegation with an unusually even, almost glowing tone rather than a two-tone sectoral split).
- Growth habit
- Climbing with thick stems and aerial roots
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Tropicals tissue culture plantlet | In stock | 19 Oct 2026 | £94 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £45 | 1 |
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 deliciosa 'Electro Light' 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 deliciosa 'Electro Light'
- 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