15 Types Of Monstera To Grow

Don’t forget, though, it takes time for the dramatic fenestration to develop on young plants, and they aren’t a great choice if you have curious pets that like to explore with their mouths. Monsteras contain insoluble calcium oxalates that are highly toxic to dogs and cats. Although there are close to 50 species in the monstera genus, only a handful are available via local plant nurseries and retailers. Several species, cultivars, and variegated varieties are growing in popularity, but others are rare and expensive. If you want to make an impression with a monstera in your home, check out the list below, including some of the common and more hard-to-come-by, enthusiast-only options.

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: 10 to 15 feet tallSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: Up to 7 feet when grown outdoorsSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: Up to 8 feet indoorsSun Exposure: Partial sun

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Height: Up to 3 feet tallSun Exposure: Partial sun

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10b to 12bHeight:6 to 8 feetSun Exposure: Part shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Height: 6 to 10 feet outdoorsSun Exposure: Partial sun

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 11 to 12Height: Up to 6 feet when grown indoorsSun Exposure: Partial sun

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 11 to 12Height: Up to 6 feet indoorsSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Height: Up to 5 feet tall indoorsSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: N/aUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: Up to 8 feet indoorsSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: Up to 6 feet indoorsSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: 10 to 15 feet tallSun Exposure: Bright indirect sunlight, partial shade

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10b to 12bHeight:6 to 8 feetSun Exposure: Part shade

Native Area: Africa, AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 9 to 12Height: 6 to 8 feet tall indoorsSun Exposure: Partial shade

If you can get your hands on one of these plants, you’ll probably have to provide it with some support and make sure it has plenty of space to expand.

Native Area: South and Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12Height: Up to 6 feet when grown indoorsSun Exposure: Part shade