- Botanical Name: Philodendron Siltepecana
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Common Name(s): Silver Monstera, Seltene Monstera, Philodendron Silver Queen
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Description: Monstera Siltepecana is a popular indoor plant of the flowering Araceae family native to Mexico and Central America. It is a unique, perennial evergreen vine that has two different types of appearances in its life stages. The juvenile lanced-shaped leaves are bluish-gray with silver shades. On maturity, the leaves turn big, dark green, and gradually develop holes. Siltepecana can be used in beautiful hanging baskets or as a potted vine dangling down the shelf. It is also used in terrariums or vivariums in which will remain in their juvenile form forever.
Monstera siltepecana is a rare tropical plant with small leaves and veiny textured foliage. The juvenile version of Monstera siltepecana is a happy terrestrial plant (usually found growing at the base of a tree) the mature version is more of an epiphyte.
* You will receive ONE (1) plant in 4.5” hanging pot, unless stated otherwise. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
Monstera Siltepecana Plant Care
Watering
Water every 7 - 10 days when top 3” of soil is dry.
LighT
Medium indirect sunlight or under grow lights.
Temperature
65°F - 75°F
Soil Mix
Well drained Potting Soil, Peat Moss, Perlite, Orchid Bark
Humidity
Keep humidity medium at 60 - 70%
Fertilizer
Every 4 weeks in summer and every 12 weeks in winter