<\/span><\/h2>\nMonstera aurea refers to the various yellow variegated Monstera plant species whose green leaves may have yellowish steaks, strips, marbling, speckles, splashes, or sectors. Some plants may even have half-moon sectors, i.e., leaves are half green and have yellow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Can a regular Monstera become variegated?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Although uncommon, regular Monstera can develop variegation over time. A friend of mine got lucky where one of his Monstera Deliciosa cuttings start to show Albo variegation. The chances of randomly developing a variegated Monstera are only about 1 in 100,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is Monstera variegation stable?<\/span><\/h2>\nMonstera deliciosa ‘Variegata’ This type of variegation is not stable and can occur in a variety of colors and patterns. True variegated monsteras are not common and are not typically sold commercially because the variegation is a chance genetic mutation, and therefore is not predictable.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Can Monstera Aurea revert?<\/span><\/h2>\nCan it Revert? Yes, the Monstera Aurea has stable variegation. This means that it will not revert back to being solid green. Instead, it will maintain its beautiful yellow variegations.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do you know if variegation is stable?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhat differentiates them is the color of their variegation. The Monstera Borsigiana Aurea plant produces yellow variegation, whereas the Monstera Borsigiana Albo plant gives rise to white variegation. The Monstera Borsigiana Aurea is also known as Marmorata and Yellow Variegated Monstera.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is Monstera Aurea rare?<\/span><\/h2>\nMonstera aurea refers to the various yellow variegated Monstera plant species whose green leaves may have yellowish steaks, strips, marbling, speckles, splashes, or sectors. Some plants may even have half-moon sectors, i.e., leaves are half green and have yellow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is Albo same as variegated?<\/span><\/h2>\nThis is an Extremely Rare Aurea Variegated Monstera Deliciosa, also Golden Variegata Monstera. Rare house plant or home plant. This is natural accruing Aurea Variegata from the mountains of Central America. This stunning plant rarely naturally occurs in the variegated form.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do I know if my Monstera is Albo?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Albo has more chunky blocks of variegation with some speckles, and the variegated parts are also closer to a pure white color. It’s also a little more of a sparse looking plant, as the stems grow taller with smaller leaves. You can read more about how to care for a monstera albo here.<\/b><\/p>\n