{"product_id":"monstera-deliciosa-borsigiana-albo","title":"Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana albo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAccording to taxonomic authorities, \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eMonstera borsigiana\u003c\/span\u003e is synonymous with \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e, meaning the most accurate name for this plant is \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e var. \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eborsigiana\u003c\/span\u003e albo. The \"var.\" means variety, although the powers that be are still deciding whether \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eborsigiana\u003c\/span\u003e is a subspecies or a variety!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eM. deliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e, which most collectors refer to as the \"large form,\" develops much larger leaves at maturity with multiple rows of fenestrations. Meanwhile, \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eM.\u003c\/span\u003e var. \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eborsigiana\u003c\/span\u003e, which most refer to as the \"small form,\" stays much smaller and tends to only get one row of fenestrations. \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eYou'll also notice the vine growth is different: the internodal space (the distance between leaves on the stem) is longer on the small form \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eborsigiana\u003c\/span\u003e, while it stays much tighter on the \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003edeliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e large form. \u003c\/span\u003eAnother difference that is easier to see when plants have developed mature foliage is on the petioles (leaf stems). The \"large form\" has defined ripples at the top of the petiole, while the \"small form\" does not get these exaggerated ripples, although it has been known to develop a slight pleat on occasion. As both are \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eM. deliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e, they both develop fruit that is edible when ripe—with the \"small form\" fruit growing to about half the size of the \"large form.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstera as a genus is most widely known for its species deliciosa \u0026amp; adansonii, which both feature fenestrations [natural leaf perforations] as they mature. Monsteras are naturally epiphytic but grow well as houseplants in typical potting media!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Do Not place in full sun. Though Monstera can be acclimated to full sun, our Monstera have been grown under shaded, greenhouse conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Monstera are considerably hardy \u0026amp; tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, but for the best growth it is recommended to provide higher levels of humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~If trying to get Monstera to mature, give them a moss pole or wood board to climb! Make sure to keep the pole or board saturated though so aerial roots can attach \u0026amp; actually climb!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriella Plants","offers":[{"title":"6\" \/ S-001","offer_id":67794331664629,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-002","offer_id":67794361188597,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-003","offer_id":67794361221365,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-006","offer_id":67794361319669,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-007","offer_id":67794361352437,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-008","offer_id":67794361385205,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-009","offer_id":67794361417973,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ S-010","offer_id":67794361450741,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" \/ S-011","offer_id":67794361483509,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" \/ S-012","offer_id":67794361516277,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/7191\/5333\/files\/gabriella-plants-monstera-deliciosa-var-borsigiana-albo-1263928172.jpg?v=1792616469","url":"https:\/\/www.gabriellaplants.com\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-borsigiana-albo","provider":"Gabriella Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}