Monstera deliciosa 'Tricolor Miracle'
Tricolor Miracle Monstera
UK price
£80 to £220
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About Monstera deliciosa 'Tricolor Miracle'
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 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.
Native range
Cultivated chimeric tricolour 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, cream and yellow-streaked
- 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 genuine tricolour chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. pattern combining deep green, golden yellow, and creamy white in separate irregular patches across the same blade, among the most demanding colour forms to keep balanced, since any one of the three tones can dominate or revert with a change in light.
- Growth habit
- Climbing with thick stems and aerial roots
Recent UK sales
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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, 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 'Tricolor Miracle' 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 'Tricolor Miracle'
- 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