Name: Monstera deliciosa Lieb. ‘Mint’

Etymology: deliciosa means “delicious” and refers to the edible fruit of the wild species; ‘Mint’ describes the finely speckled, mint-green to cream-colored variegation.

First description: Monstera deliciosa was described in 1849 by Frederik Michael Liebmann.

Origin/distribution: The wild species is native to tropical Central America; ‘Mint’ is a variegated cultivar.

Location/habitat: We grow ‘Mint’ in warm conditions at around 20–29°C, with high humidity and very bright, indirect light. We keep the coarse, airy aroid substrate evenly slightly moist.

Description and notes: The leaves show variable mint-green, cream-colored to light-green speckling, which can be visible even on young plants. As they mature, the leaves develop the typical splits and fenestrations. A sturdy support promotes larger leaves; we avoid intense direct sunlight on the light-colored areas of the leaves.