Monstera tacanaensis

Monstera tacanaensis is a lianescent climber native to the tropical forests ranging from Mexico through to Panama. Closely related to Monstera deliciosa, it is distinguished by more segmented foliage with numerous slits and elongated perforations extending toward the midrib. Growing in high-rainfall, shaded understories, it uses robust petioles with strong geniculums to ascend host trees in its natural habitat. Its leaf architecture is more intricate and airy than that of its larger relatives.

Native range

Mexico (Chiapas) to Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama

Classification

Genus

Monstera

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Lianescent climber

Morphology

Leaf shape

PinnatifidFoliage deeply lobed in a feather-like pattern, but not cut all the way to the central vein. with elongated perforations

Leaf length

Large, up to 80cm+

Leaf width

60cm+

Petiole colour

Green

Venation

PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.

Texture

Leathery

Variegation

None

Growth habit

Climbing