Monstera deliciosa 'Yellow Star'
Yellow Star Monstera
UK price
£80 to £220
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About Monstera deliciosa 'Yellow Star'
Yellow Star takes its name from the bold, star-shaped burst of solid golden-yellow that radiates across part of the blade against the deep green base, a sunburst silhouette rather than the even marbling seen in most aurea-type forms. It is a thinly documented trade name outside specialist collector circles, so treat pricing expectations with some caution until more sales history accumulates. Care and growth habit otherwise match standard deliciosa: a robust hemiepiphytic climber that wants bright indirect light to keep its yellow sector vivid rather than reverting toward green.
Native range
Cultivated chimeric variegated 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, strong and thick
- 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 bold, star-shaped burst of solid golden-yellow chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. variegation radiating across part of the blade against the deep green base (an aureaVariegation featuring yellow, gold, or lime-coloured patches.-type yellow variegation with a distinctive sunburst silhouette rather than even marbling).
- Growth habit
- Climbing with thick stems and aerial roots
Recent UK sales
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For sale in the UK
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 'Yellow Star' 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 'Yellow Star'
- 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