Bacterial Leaf Spot

Monstera deliciosa (monstera) is a climber that can be cultivated on a stake or pole in its natural state. Many garden centres sell it as a popular houseplant that is grown as a cluster of numerous vines to give a full shrub-like look. Monstera grows up to 36″ broad and has dark green leathery foliage with deep lobing. Fenestrations (natural holes) form near the midrib of the leaf and radiate outward, increasing in size as the leaf becomes larger, giving the plant a swiss cheese appearance. Variegata, albo variegata, and Thai constellation are some of the most popular varieties. Seedlings in the natural develop towards darker places, indicating the base of a larger tree that the plant will eventually climb.