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Monstera tenuis
Monstera Tenuis
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Monstera tenuis Morphology
About Monstera tenuis
Monstera tenuis is a lesser-known climbing species with slender, narrow, entire (non-fenestrated) leaves, considerably more delicate in proportion than the broad blades of Monstera deliciosa or the heavily fenestrated foliage of adansonii. It remains a niche species in cultivation, appealing to collectors more interested in Monstera's quieter, more understated species than the handful of headline variegated cultivars that dominate the genus's popularity.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present
- Check for scale insects on petioles and leaf undersides
- Confirm the plant is rooted before purchasing if buying an unrooted cutting
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Monstera tenuis
1-3 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from single-node stem cuttings in water or moist substrate.
Care Guide
Monstera tenuis Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings.
Water when the top 3-5 cm of substrate is dry.
55-75% preferred, though it tolerates average indoor humidity.
Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer.
Every 12-18 months. A moss pole or trellis encourages larger, more mature foliage.
Common Problems
Small, sparse leaves
Insufficient light or juvenile growth
Move to brighter indirect light and provide a climbing support
Yellow leaves
Overwatering
Check substrate moisture before watering and ensure free drainage
The Quiet End of the Genus
Not every Monstera needs a headline fenestration pattern or variegated sport to justify a place in a collection. Tenuis is a modest, narrow-leaved species that grows easily and simply looks like a smaller, more delicate cousin of its more famous relatives, a nice change of pace for anyone whose shelf is otherwise dominated by deliciosa variants.
