Monstera Albo

Monstera Albo (Monstera deliciosa ‘Albo Variegata’) is the white-variegated Swiss cheese plant, with large split leaves marked in white sections, streaks and speckles. Labijo ships it to US buyers as a live plant similar to the one in the photos.

What does Monstera Albo look like?

It is Monstera deliciosa with white variegation. Leaves start heart-shaped and develop splits and holes as the plant matures. The white shows as half-moons, marbling, streaks or fine speckles, and no two plants look the same.

The white parts have no chlorophyll, so the variegation is unstable. New leaves may come out mostly green, mostly white, or anywhere in between, and they may differ from the photos. It is often confused with Monstera Thai Constellation, which has creamy, stable speckling rather than bright white sections. See other monsteras.

How do you care for Monstera Albo?

• Light: Bright indirect light, no direct sun. It needs more light than a green monstera to feed the white sections.
• Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry.
• Humidity: 50% or higher. White parts brown at the edges in dry air.
• Soil: A chunky aroid mix of bark, perlite and some potting soil.
• Temperature: 65–85°F. Keep it above 60°F.
• Pets: Toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains calcium oxalate, which irritates the mouth and stomach if chewed. Keep it away from pets and children.

If a stem starts putting out all-green leaves, cut it back above the last node that showed good white. A leaf that is fully white can’t feed itself and will die off, which is normal.

What will I receive?

The plant you receive is similar in size to the one in the photos. Variegation differs on every plant.

How does Monstera Albo ship?

We ship within the United States by USPS from our California warehouse. Orders leave within 1–3 business days and usually arrive 2–5 days later. Shipping is $12 for the first plant and $4 for each extra plant. Hawaii is a flat $30.

Ordering in cold weather? We can add a heat pack to the box for a small extra fee. Message us when you place your order.

If your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, tell us within 3 days of delivery and include an unboxing video. We will send a replacement.

Can I order from outside the US?

Labijo.com ships to US addresses only. If you live in another country, contact our home nursery in Indonesia through labijo.id and ask what they can send to you. Plant material crossing borders needs a phytosanitary certificate, and some countries also ask for an import permit, so they will check your country’s rules with you.