🌱 Care Guide for Monstera lechleriana variegata
💡 Light
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Bright, indirect light is ideal.
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Variegated portions are more prone to sunburn but need sufficient light to avoid reverting to green.
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Place near an east or west-facing window with sheer curtains, or a few feet back from a south-facing window.
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Avoid prolonged direct sun (burns leaves) and low light (slows growth, less variegation).
💧 Watering
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Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry.
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Do not let it sit in water—root rot is a risk.
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Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater if possible (tap water with salts/chemicals can cause leaf browning).
Tip: In variegated Monsteras, avoid prolonged droughts since the white tissue doesn’t photosynthesize well.
🌿 Humidity & Temperature
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Prefers 60–80% humidity.
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Minimum temp: 60°F (15°C), ideal: 70–85°F (21–29°C).
🌱 Soil
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A chunky, airy mix is essential:
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40% orchid bark
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30% high-quality potting soil or coco coir
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20% perlite or pumice
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10% charcoal or sphagnum moss
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Must drain well but retain moisture.
🌸 Fertilizer
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Feed monthly in spring/summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (diluted to half-strength).
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Reduce feeding in colder months when growth slows.
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Too much fertilizer can burn variegated leaves more easily.
🪴 Growth & Support
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Lechleriana climbs naturally. Give it a moss pole or totem to encourage larger, fenestrated leaves.
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Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages branching.
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Wipe leaves to keep them dust-free.
⚠️ Common Issues
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Brown tips/edges → low humidity, salt buildup, or underwatering.
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Yellow leaves → overwatering or poor drainage.
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Reverted leaves (all green) → not enough light; cut back reverted growth if persistent.
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No fenestrations → plant needs to climb / more maturity.
✅ Summary:
Keep your Monstera lechleriana variegata in bright indirect light, high humidity, airy soil, and moderate but consistent watering. Support its climbing habit, fertilize lightly during the growing season, and protect its delicate variegated leaves from stress.