Monstera Siltepecana

• Botanical Name: Philodendron Siltepecana

• Common Name(s): Silver Monstera, Seltene Monstera, Philodendron Silver Queen
  

• 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