Monstera dubia (Penanola) - Video 1
Botanical name: Monstera dubia
Common names: Penanola, Shingle Plant
Family: Araceae
Origin: Tropical America
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Monstera dubia (Penanola) leaves
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Monstera dubia is one of the most extraordinary Monsteras you can grow. As a juvenile, its silver-green leaves cling tightly to a board, plank, or tree trunk in a unique growth habit called shingling, creating a stunning living mosaic unlike any other houseplant. Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, it naturally climbs upward while hugging the bark to maximize light and withstand heavy tropical rains. Once it reaches the top of its support, the plant undergoes a spectacular transformation, producing enormous deep-green leaves with classic Monstera splits and holes that can exceed 2 feet long. Thick stems root easily at every node, making propagation simple. First described by German botanist Karl Koch in 1845, the species gets its name, dubia ("doubtful"), from the early uncertainty surrounding its classification. In its native habitat, mature plants produce an elongated edible fruit with a flavor reminiscent of other Monstera species, although flowering and fruiting indoors are exceptionally rare. A true collector's plant, Monstera dubia offers the rare experience of watching one plant transform into what looks like an entirely different species over time.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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4-6" or larger pot, large plant, trellis
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$29.95