Monstera punctulata
Punctulata Shingling Monstera
Typical UK price, cutting or corm
£20
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 19 Oct 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm1 on record
12cmNone
MatureNone
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a cutting or corm
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Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | £20 | 1 |
US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)
1 sold on ebay.com, 11 Apr 2026 to 11 Apr 2026, median US$247. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.
Monstera punctulata FENESTRATED divisions! *RARE*
US$247 · 11 Apr 2026
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present, since a leaf without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, verify variegation is present on the newest leaf and is not reverting to green
- Check for scale insects on petioles and undersides of leaves; monsteras are susceptible
- Confirm the cutting or plant has been rooted before purchasing, unless you are buying intentionally unrooted. Unrooted cuttings require a propagation setup to succeed
About Monstera punctulata
Monstera punctulata is a robust climbing aroid native to the wet tropical forests of Southern Mexico and Central America. In its juvenile stage, it shingles closely against tree trunks, while the adult shoots climb strongly with visible nodes and aerial roots. Mature leaves are glossy, medium green, oblong to ovate-elliptic, and feature a distinct midrib and numerous elongated interior perforations plus marginal divisions toward the leaf edge. The stout stems show moderate internodes and abundant climbing aerial roots.
Native range
Southern Mexico to Central America
Classification
- Genus
- Monstera
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing hemiepiphytic climber
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Oblong to ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-elliptic with numerous elongated interior perforations and marginal divisions
- Leaf length
- 40-70cm
- Leaf width
- 25-40cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Distinct midrib
- Texture
- Glossy, coriaceous
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Stout climbing stem
Monstera punctulata care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Monsteras are more tolerant of moisture than most aroids but still need drainage.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–5 cm is dry. These are forgiving plants but still susceptible to root rot if kept too wet. Water less in winter.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. More tolerant of typical UK indoor humidity than other aroids, though 60%+ encourages larger leaf development.
- Feeding
- Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks from spring through summer. Monthly in winter or none at all.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when roots emerge from drainage holes. Provide a moss pole or support; climbing encourages larger leaf production.
Common problems
No fenestrations (splits/holes)
Cause: Plant is juvenile, or insufficient light
Fix: Ensure bright indirect light and allow the plant to mature; fenestrations develop with age and better conditions
Yellow leaves
Cause: Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Fix: Check soil moisture before watering; begin a regular fertilising routine in growing season
Brown patches on leaves
Cause: Sunburn or cold water on leaves
Fix: Avoid direct sun; water at the base and ensure water is room temperature
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Monstera punctulata
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting, Air layering. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months