
🌿 Monstera peru (Karstenianum)
🌱 Product Details
Textured. Velvety. Absolutely Captivating.
Meet the Monstera peru, also known as Monstera karstenianum—a stunning climbing aroid with thick, leathery leaves featuring deep ridges and a unique pebbled texture that feels like velvet to the touch. This rare and highly sought-after beauty brings sophisticated tropical elegance to any indoor space with its distinctive bullate (bumpy) foliage that's unlike any other houseplant.
✔️ Key Features
- Plant Size: 8-15 inches tall, ready to climb and trail
- Foliage: Thick, textured leaves with deep ridges and velvety feel
- Growth: Compact climbing vine with unique leaf texture
- Light: Bright, indirect light for optimal growth
- Specialty: Rare textured monstera variety, perfect for collectors
🌱 Why You'll Love It
- Unique pebbled texture that's irresistible to touch
- Compact size perfect for smaller spaces
- Rare and highly sought-after by plant collectors
- Adds sophisticated texture and interest to any room
- Great conversation starter for plant enthusiasts
- Stays relatively compact compared to other monsteras
🛠️ Care Instructions
- Light: Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sun which can damage leaves)
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Humidity: High humidity 60-80% (use humidifier or pebble tray)
- Temperature: 70-85°F (loves warmth and stability)
- Fertilizer: Monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer
- Support: Small moss pole or trellis for climbing support
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the leaves feel so textured?
The unique bullate (bumpy) texture is a natural characteristic that makes Monstera peru so distinctive and desirable!
Will it get fenestrations like other monsteras?
No, Monstera peru doesn't develop holes or splits—its beauty lies in its unique textured foliage.
How big will it get?
It stays relatively compact, typically reaching 2-3 feet tall with proper support, making it perfect for smaller spaces.
Is it really that rare?
Yes! Monstera peru is considered one of the more rare and sought-after monstera varieties among collectors.
🛒 Ready to add this textured treasure to your collection? Your Monstera peru is waiting to bring rare sophistication and tactile beauty to your space!
🚚 Shipping & Handling
- Ships Monday-Wednesday for optimal plant health
- Winter shipping: Heat packs included when needed
- Insulated packaging for temperature protection
- Priority shipping to minimize stress
- Live arrival guarantee with proper care
💖 CARE ON ARRIVAL
- No need to repot your new plant friend
- Water your plants thoroughly upon arrival
- Place plants in indirect sunlight (4-6 hours of natural light)
- Maintain a comfortable room temperature (65-75°F)
- Humidify the air around your plants (optional but recommended)
- Fertilize monthly with a balanced plant fertilizer