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Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation'
Also called Variegated Monstera, Thai Constellation, Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant
About Thai Constellation Monstera
This sought-after houseplant bears huge split leaves dusted with cream speckles like stars. It grows as a climbing vine that loves bright rooms and warm temperatures. Each leaf shows a unique pattern that stays stable over time.
- Type
- Evergreen indoor climber
- Height
- 6–10 ft indoors
- Spread
- 4–6 ft
- Sun
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Moderate; let top dry out between waterings
- Soil
- Chunky, free-draining aroid mix with orchid bark and perlite
- Hardiness
- Hardy to 55 °F
- Flowers
- Rarely flowers indoors
- Growth
- Climbing vine
- Toxicity
- Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if chewed
- Native to
- Laboratory origin; species native to Central America
How to recognise it
- Large deep-green leaves with natural holes and cuts
- Creamy-white splashes, marbling, and starry flecks
- Thick stems producing sturdy brown aerial roots
- Sprawling, vining indoor growth habit
Caring for Thai Constellation Monstera
Watering
Every 9 days- How often
- About once every 8 to 10 days
- How much
- Pour until water flows out the bottom drainage holes.
- When
- Morning
- Tips
- Poke a finger 2 in into the soil. Water only when it feels dry.
Feeding
Every 30 days- How often
- Once a month during spring and summer
- What to use
- Balanced liquid houseplant feed diluted to half strength
- When
- Morning after a regular watering
- How
- Drench the soil; avoid splashing the leaves.
Pruning
- When
- Spring or early summer
- How
- Cut damaged or dead leaves off right at the base of the stem.
- Tips
- Wipe your pruner blades with rubbing alcohol before each cut.
Jobs it will ask for
- Tidy the brown leaf edge Use sharp scissors to snip off just the crisp brown patch on the left leaf.
- Inspect the soil moisture Feel 2 in deep into the pot to ensure the roots are not sitting soggy.
Through the year
Spring
Give a sturdy moss pole for climbing stems and resume monthly feeding.
Summer
Keep the potting mix lightly moist and protect leaves from direct afternoon sun.
Autumn
Water less often as days grow shorter and growth slows down.
Winter
Move away from cold window drafts and keep well clear of working fireplaces.
What to watch for
- Yellow lower leaves with dark soft spots
- The soil is too wet. Let the top half of the pot dry before watering again.
- Pale growth without leaf splits
- The room is too dark. Move the plant closer to a bright window.
Reference photos
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Written by Garden Rescue from photo identifications, in US units. Local advice from your extension service or garden centre beats a general guide.