Cultivar guide · Monstera siltepecana
Monstera Siltepecana (Silver Monstera)
Juvenile leaves are silver-blue with dark green veining — the form most often sold. As the plant matures and climbs, the leaves transition to larger, dark-green fenestrated leaves more similar to other Monstera species.
Family
Araceae
Classification
species
Mature size
4–6 ft long vining; mature climbing leaves 6–10 inches
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light; juvenile silver coloration fades in lower light
- Water
- Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
- Humidity
- 50% or higher
- Temperature
- 65–85°F (18–29°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
In juvenile form often mistaken for Scindapsus pictus (Silver Pothos), which has thicker, more matte silver patterning. Siltepecana leaves are thinner and have a metallic sheen vs. the satin finish of Scindapsus.
Pet safety: Monstera Siltepecana (Silver Monstera) is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Monstera siltepecana
For full care of the parent species, see the Monstera care guide.