Monstera Deliciosa “Mint”
A rare variegated form with marbled mint and cream/ivory foliage.
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🌱 Overview
This exceptional cultivar of Monstera deliciosa is prized for its mint-hued marbling and creamy sectoral and splash variegation. Unlike the common albo or Thai constellation types, the ‘Mint’ variant exhibits cool-toned, almost silvery-green blotches mixed with pale cream or white on mature fenestrated leaves.
🍃 Foliage Characteristics
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Coloration: Mottled mint green and creamy white, often with subtle gradient transitions
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Leaf Form: Large, split leaves with classic Monstera fenestrations
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Texture: Smooth, semi-glossy surface with thick, leathery consistency
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Stability: Variegation is genetically unstable; tissue culture propagation often results in reversion or loss of mint tones
📏 Growth Habit
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Size: Can reach 6–8 ft tall indoors with support
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Climbing habit: Benefits from a moss pole or totem
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Light needs: Bright, indirect light to maintain strong variegation
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Humidity: Prefers 60–80% for optimal growth
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Substrate: Coarse, well-draining aroid mix with high organic content
⚠️ Rarity & Market Notes
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This form is often confused with albo or aurea, but mint coloration is cooler and more diffuse
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Propagation is limited, often through mature stem cuttings rather than TC
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High demand among collectors has made it a premium plant, with prices reflecting its scarcity and slow growth rate