Esqueleto Monstera

Basic Information about your Monstera

Scientific name: Monstera epipremnoides (often sold as Monstera ‘Esqueleto’)

Common names: Monstera Esqueleto, Skeleton Monstera

Plant type: Tropical perennial climber

Family: Araceae

Native range: Central America (primarily Costa Rica and Panama)

Natural habitat: Tropical rainforests, where it grows as a climbing plant on trees beneath the forest canopy

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Fun fact: Monstera esqueleto gets its name from its dramatic, oversized fenestrations—mature leaves can have so many holes that they look almost skeletal

How to care for your Esqueleto Monstera

LIGHT

It prefers bright indirect light, like near a window. Too little light will slow down growth. It can’t tolerate direct sunlight.

WATER

Water it once a week or when the soil is completely dry.

HUMIDITY

Monsteras do well in low humidity, high humidity will make the plant thrive and grow faster.

TEMPERATURE

Prefers temperatures between 65-90 degrees.

FOOD

It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.

PET FRIENDLYNESS

Monsteras are harmful to pets consuming this plant is highly irritating.

Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a moss support or a coconut fiber support. Any type of support that can contribute to its growth pattern will help this plant reach maturity.

When this plant reaches maturity it tends to fenestrate.

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

Common Issues for your Monstera

Crispy Leaf Edges
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Few Holes
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Pest Control
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Yellow Leaves
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