Bring a distinctive climbing display to your indoor collection with Monstera dubia. Its juvenile heart-shaped leaves feature silvery-green patterning framed by darker green veins, creating an eye-catching contrast. Given a flat climbing surface, the leaves lie close against the support in overlapping layers, earning it the name Shingle Plant. This tropical climber is a rewarding choice for plant lovers who can provide warmth, humidity, and room to grow upward.
Botanical Name: Monstera dubia
Common Name: Shingle Plant
Light: Bright indirect light; protect from harsh direct sun.
Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of potting mix feel dry, then water thoroughly and let excess drain.
Soil: Use a chunky aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite or pumice, and coco coir or peat-based potting soil. Choose a pot with drainage and avoid dense, compacted mixes.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity with good airflow; a humidifier can help in dry indoor conditions.
Care Level: Moderate; keep warm and provide a flat, rough board or plank for the stem to climb and the leaves to shingle against.
Pet Safety: Not pet approved. Discourage chewing
Note: Images are a general representation of size and color. Fullness and leave size vary plant to plant as each plant is unique and different.
