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Monstera deliciosa 'Tricolor Miracle'
Tricolor Miracle Monstera
Quick Facts
Morphology
About
Tricolor Miracle carries a genuine three-colour chimeric pattern — deep green, golden yellow, and creamy white appearing as separate irregular patches on the same blade — rather than the two-tone split seen in most named deliciosa colour forms. It is among the most demanding forms to keep balanced in cultivation, since any one of the three tones can dominate or revert with a change in light or after propagation. Documented sales history under this exact trade name is thin, so treat rarity and pricing as provisional. Otherwise it shares deliciosa's climbing habit and general care needs, with consistently bright indirect light required to hold the balance between sectors.
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Monstera deliciosa 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
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Shared across every form of Monstera deliciosa — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Monstera deliciosa — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
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.
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.
50–70% preferred. More tolerant of typical UK indoor humidity than other aroids, though 60%+ encourages larger leaf development.
Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks from spring through summer. Monthly in winter or none at all.
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)
Plant is juvenile, or insufficient light
Ensure bright indirect light and allow the plant to mature — fenestrations develop with age and better conditions
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Check soil moisture before watering; begin a regular fertilising routine in growing season
Brown patches on leaves
Sunburn or cold water on leaves
Avoid direct sun; water at the base and ensure water is room temperature