Monstera standleyana 'Aurea Variegated'

Aurea Variegated Standleyana

Variegated SportRare Variegated Cultivar
££ · UncommonLowSE Nicaragua to NW Colombia; variegated collector form in cultivation
Aurea Variegated Standleyana

Morphology

leaf ShapeNarrow lanceolate to elliptic
leaf Length15-25 cm
leaf Width8-12 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnate
textureThick, glossy
variegationYellow to cream aurea variegation in splashes and sectors
growth HabitClimbing with aerial roots at nodes

About

Monstera standleyana 'Aurea Variegated' is an attractive climbing aroid native from southern Nicaragua to northwestern Colombia. Highly sought after for its stable yellow-to-cream aurea variegation, the plant features glossy lanceolate leaves that rarely develop fenestrations. It climbs via short internodes and thrives under warm, humid, shaded understory conditions.

Climate Profile

OriginSE Nicaragua to NW Colombia; variegated collector form in cultivation
HumidityHigh humidity
Temperature18-28°C
LightBright indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusMonstera

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Field Notes · Vol. 114 December 2022

The Five-Color Shingle Hybrid

Monstera standleyana (often sold incorrectly under the name Philodendron 'Cobra') is a climbing Monstera that differs from most of its relatives by rarely producing fenestrations. The 'Aurea Variegated' form features brilliant yellow-to-cream streaks and speckling. It ranges from Nicaragua to Colombia, growing in shaded understories. The thick, glossy texture of the lanceolate leaves reflects light to prevent burning under canopy gaps, and the aurea variegation remains stable throughout the life of the vine, climbing via short internodal roots.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing aroid
mature SizeMedium
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity
temperature18-28°C
difficultyEasy to Intermediate
growth SpeedModerate
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