Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Buy 4 plants, get 1 free
Araceae
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana 'Aurea variegata'
- Curated selection:
Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal, your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- “Get What You See” items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
One‑off photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
VAT included · plus
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
- Care basics , Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week , Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light, How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering , When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots, Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing, Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests, Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro, How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Secure shipping, carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee, if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns, simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
For full details, please see:
Please head to our FAQ Page or Contact us.
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana 'Aurea variegata'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~50–70% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 12 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Climbing hemiepiphytic herbaceous perennial.
Support
recommended
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 300 cm • Max. spread: 200 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Form of Monstera deliciosa; species native from Mexico to Guatemala
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana 'Aurea variegata'
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana 'Aurea variegata' is a yellow-variegated Monstera with green leaves marked by lime, golden or warm yellow sections. New leaves can open brighter and settle into softer yellow-green tones as the blade hardens.
The plant develops along a climbing stem with long petioles and aerial roots. With a firm support, warm indoor conditions and a breathable root zone, mature growth can produce larger leaves with the split and fenestrated shape associated with Monstera deliciosa.
Aurea variegata leaf colour and growth habit
- Colour range: Green leaves with yellow, lime or golden variegated areas.
- Stem habit: A climbing aroid with new growth from nodes along the stem.
- Support need: A pole or plank keeps the vine guided as leaves increase in size.
- Mature leaves: Fenestration develops with plant maturity, rooting strength and suitable support.
Yellow variegation and root-zone care
Aurea variegation gives this Monstera a warm colour range built around yellow, lime and golden tones. Pattern coverage can vary naturally between leaves, and yellow sections contain less chlorophyll than fully green leaf areas.
The thick roots need air as well as moisture. Dense substrate can remain wet around the roots for too long, while a loose aroid mix gives the plant a better balance of moisture, drainage and oxygen.
Aurea variegata care for yellow foliage
- Light: Place in bright filtered light; direct midday sun can scorch yellow tissue quickly.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the upper part of the mix dries, then let the pot drain completely.
- Root mix: Use a loose aroid substrate with bark and mineral drainage for root oxygen.
- Warmth: Maintain stable indoor temperatures and avoid cold draughts or cold windowsills.
- Training: Attach the main stem to support and leave petioles free to move as leaves expand.
- Feeding: Feed at moderate-low strength once new leaves harden; rinse salts through the mix if yellow areas crisp after feeding.
- Repotting: Repot with the vine still tied, moving into a slightly larger drainage-open pot so petioles and aerial roots are not twisted.
Common issues with Monstera Aurea variegata
- Brown yellow sections: Check sun intensity, root dryness, old tissue age and recent watering gaps.
- Drooping after watering: Inspect drainage and root condition before adding more water.
- Long gaps between leaves: Review support, light level, temperature and feeding rhythm.
- Soft roots: Replace compacted wet substrate with a more open mix and reduce prolonged saturation.
Aurea variegata safety
This variegated Monstera contains calcium oxalate crystals and should not be chewed by pets or children. Wash sap from skin after pruning or removing damaged stems.
Aurea name and borsigiana background
Monstera deliciosa belongs to Araceae, with deliciosa referring to the ripe fruit produced by mature plants in suitable tropical climates. Aurea means golden and refers to the yellow variegation.
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana 'Aurea variegata' brings warm yellow-green patterning on a climbing Monstera stem with thick roots that need breathable substrate.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
FAQs about Monstera deliciosa 'Aurea variegata'
Recently viewed:
Sign up for Foliage Factory newsletter for early access to new arrivals and practical care tips that work in real homes.