Monstera alcirana Flowering velvety leaves with intricate patterns

velvety leaves with intricate patterns of light green or silver markings across a deep green background

which are produced naturally by fungi

Native to:Southern Mexico (Tabasco and Chiapas) to El Salvador

sturdy stems that rise directly from the plant’s base

where it creeps along the warm

Monstera alcirana Flowering velvety leaves with intricate patternsMonstera alcirana is a recently described species native to wet tropical forests of central Panama, specifically the provinces of Cocl, Panam, Coln and Veraguas between 3501000 m elevation. Its characterised by small, round to slightly oval thick leaves with a deep green, almost black sheen. Juvenile foliage typically climbs with tight internodes along host trees, producing a compact, delicate vine. It occasionally flowers and bears orange fruit. This