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Monstera vasquezii
Vasquez's Monstera
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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 — 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
Monstera vasquezii Morphology
About Monstera vasquezii
Monstera vasquezii is a climbing aroid species native to Peru. It is similar to Monstera lechleriana but distinguished by its leaf shape and fenestrations. The mature leaves are large, broadly elliptic-ovate, and feature rows of small, round fenestrations along the midrib. The foliage is thick, leathery, and dark green. It climbs tree trunks using robust aerial roots and develops a full, dense appearance as it climbs.
Native Range
Peru
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Monstera vasquezii
Care Guide
Monstera vasquezii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
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
Peruvian Rarity
A Peruvian Monstera from the extensive work on neotropical Araceae that has produced numerous species descriptions from under-collected Amazonian and Andean localities over the past four decades. At upper middle tier pricing for a species that has entered specialist cultivation without achieving wide recognition. Named presumably for a botanist of the surname Vásquez — there are several active researchers of that name working in South American botany. Worth having for the Monstera completist.
