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Monstera deliciosa variegata 'Super White'

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Monstera deliciosa ‘Super White’ can produce mostly white leaves marked by fine green marbling or one larger green section. As the plant matures, new leaves can emerge with deep splits and the characteristic internal openings.

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Important — Highly variegated and transport-sensitive

Monstera ‘Super White’ is demanding and best suited to experienced growers. The white leaf areas contain very little chlorophyll and are particularly prone to dry brown patches. Transport can be especially hard on the delicate white tissue: rubbing, movement and temperature changes can cause damage that appears during shipping or only after delivery. Some browning should also be expected over time, even with good care. Shoots with very little green foliage may weaken or die back.

Plant size: Pot Ø 15 cmapprox. 40 cm tall

Sizes are approximate. Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; diameter at the widest point.

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Care at a glance

Monstera deliciosa variegata 'Super White'

Light

Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

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

Elevated 50–60%

Growth habit

Climbing hemiepiphytic herbaceous perennial.

Support

recommended

Growth speed

Slow

Cultivated size guide

Height with support: 300 cm • Spread: 250 cm

Toxicity & safety

Toxic

Origin & habitat

Form of Monstera deliciosa; species native from Mexico (Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas) to Guatemala

Outdoor growing

Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot

How to read these values

These care values give practical guidance for growing the plant. Adjust care 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 growing conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.

Cultivated size guide: approximate dimensions for an established plant in the stated growing context. Height is measured upwards from the growing surface; foliage height excludes flower stems. Trailing length follows a stem, while foliage drop is the vertical distance from the crown to the lowest leaf tips. Spread is the width of the leafy plant or crown, not an individual leaf. Flowering height includes the flower stems. A container guide applies to pot-grown plants; an in-ground guide applies to plants rooted in the ground. Size also depends on age, conditions, pot space and training.

These figures do not describe the size supplied and are not fixed upper limits.

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 ‘Super White’

‘Super White’ can produce leaves dominated by white or cream, with the remaining green appearing as fine marbling, small patches or one broader section. The amount of green can vary considerably from leaf to leaf.

As it matures, this climbing Monstera develops a sturdy stem and aerial roots. It can then produce larger new leaves with the deep edge splits and openings typical of Monstera deliciosa.

Important: Its unusually high proportion of white foliage makes ‘Super White’ a demanding plant, best suited to experienced growers. White tissue contains very little chlorophyll, so it contributes little to photosynthesis and growth is often slower.

The white areas are especially sensitive to transport and changes in temperature, humidity, light or watering. Dry brown patches may develop during shipping or become visible in the days after delivery. They can also appear later during normal cultivation, even with attentive care and when the plant is otherwise healthy. Some browning of the white foliage over time should be expected.

Stable warmth, bright indirect light, suitable humidity and careful watering help limit further damage, but cannot keep every white section free of brown patches. The plant also needs enough green foliage to support continued growth. If a shoot repeatedly produces almost entirely white leaves, it may weaken, stop growing or eventually die back.

Features of Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

White to cream tissue can cover most of a leaf
Green markings may appear as fine marbling, small patches or one broader section
The proportion of green and white can vary sharply between successive leaves
As the plant matures, new leaves can emerge with deep edge splits and the internal openings typical of Monstera deliciosa

Origin & background

Origin and background of Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

‘Super White’ is a horticultural name for a cultivated form of Monstera deliciosa with exceptionally large white or cream leaf areas.

Wild Monstera deliciosa grows in humid forests from southern Mexico into Guatemala, climbing with the help of aerial roots. ‘Super White’ retains this climbing habit. Its distinctive high-white foliage characterises the cultivated form.

Plant care

Plant care for Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

Keep healthy green foliage: White areas contribute little to photosynthesis. Retain healthy green leaves when pruning so they can support pale new growth.
Light: Provide bright, indirect light for the remaining green tissue. Extensive white areas can scorch, so introduce any direct sun cautiously.
Temperature and humidity: Aim for 18–27 °C and around 50–60% humidity with gentle airflow. Protect from cold draughts and direct heat, and avoid prolonged temperatures below 12 °C.
Watering: Water when the upper part of the mix has dried and the pot feels lighter. Water thoroughly and let excess water drain. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and repeated severe drying.
Soil and support: Use a coarse, airy, fast-draining, bark-based mix in a pot suited to the root system. Train the stem onto a firm support and give new leaves space to unfurl without rubbing against ties or nearby foliage.
Feeding: Feed moderately while new leaves and roots are growing. Reduce the amount or frequency when growth slows.
Repotting: Move to a slightly larger pot only when roots crowd the container. If the support becomes unstable sooner, secure it without unnecessarily increasing pot size.
Propagation: Take a healthy stem cutting with at least one node. An existing aerial root can help the cutting establish.

Issues & solutions

Troubleshooting Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

White leaf areas develop dry brown patches: Very pale tissue can brown after transport or changes in light, watering or fertiliser. Check recent conditions first. Protect from sudden direct sun, thoroughly rehydrate a severely dry root ball, and pause feeding if excess fertiliser is suspected. Flush the mix if fertiliser salts have built up, then drain it well. Preserve healthy green foliage. For more, see the guide to white-variegated plants.
Several new leaves are almost completely white: If the rest of the plant has enough green foliage and is growing well, monitor the shoot. If several successive nodes remain white and growth weakens, prune back to the most recent node that produced a better balance of green and white.
The plant wilts while the potting mix is wet: Stop watering and remove standing water. If the root ball stays wet and the plant continues to wilt, inspect the roots. With clean tools, remove only soft, collapsing or foul-smelling roots; leave firm roots intact. If root rot is confirmed, repot into a fresh, airy mix. See the root rot treatment guide.
A new leaf tears or develops silvery marks: Check first for rubbing against a support, tie or neighbouring leaf. Repeated silvery feeding marks, black specks or tiny insects may indicate thrips: isolate the plant and rinse only sturdy, fully opened leaves. If thrips are confirmed, choose a treatment labelled for thrips on indoor plants. Test a small area first. Treat leaf undersides as directed and follow the label for application and repeat intervals. Treat tender, unfurling foliage only if the instructions permit it. An isolated clean tear without pest signs is mechanical and will not spread.

Safety

Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’ is toxic to people and pets

Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
Its leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
Chewing may cause burning pain, drooling, swelling, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional after exposure, especially if swelling or breathing problems occur.

Names & etymology

Name and botanical history of Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

Monstera comes from Latin monstrum or monstrosus, words for something unusual or abnormally formed, referring to the striking holes and divisions in the leaves. The Latin epithet deliciosa means delicious, referring to the edible ripe fruit.

Michel Adanson established the genus Monstera in 1763 in Familles des plantes, volume 2, page 470.

Frederik Michael Liebmann first described Monstera deliciosa in 1849 in Videnskabelige Meddelelser fra den Naturhistoriske Forening i Kjøbenhavn, volume 1, page 19.

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.

Monstera deliciosa variegata 'Super White'

€39,00

€99,00

FAQs about Monstera deliciosa variegata ‘Super White’

Why is Monstera ‘Super White’ harder to grow?

Most leaves have very little green tissue available for photosynthesis. The plant often grows more slowly and needs stable conditions to develop well. Healthy green foliage helps support its pale new growth.

Do brown patches mean my ‘Super White’ is unhealthy?

Not necessarily. White tissue is delicate, and rubbing, temperature changes and other stresses during shipping can cause dry brown patches, sometimes only visible after arrival. Browning can also occur later despite good care. Rapidly spreading damage, widespread decline or wilting calls for a closer look.

What if several new leaves are almost completely white?

Nearly all-white leaves contribute very little to photosynthesis. If the rest of the plant has enough green foliage and is growing well, monitor the shoot. If new growth stays white and vigour declines, pruning back to a node with a better balance of green and white may help.