Is Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz rare?

Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz is classified as Very Rare. Availability is described as Very Low. It originates from Panama and is considered a collector specimen.

Where can I buy Monstera gentryi?

Monstera gentryi (Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz) can be found on eBay UK, specialist aroid nurseries, and private collector groups. Aroid Atlas tracks live UK market prices to help you pay a fair price.

What light does Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz need?

Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz requires Medium to Bright Indirect. As a species from Panama, it thrives in conditions that replicate its natural forest habitat.

What humidity does Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz need?

Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz prefers High humidity. Maintaining adequate humidity is important for healthy leaf development and preventing tip browning.

Is Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz easy to care for?

Monstera gentryi Croat, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz is rated as Challenging difficulty. It has a Moderate growth rate. It is best suited for collectors with experience growing rare tropical aroids.

Monstera gentryi

Wild Species

££££ · CollectorVery LowPanama

Market Analysis

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Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated-ovate with fenestrations

leaf LengthSignificant, with maturity

leaf WidthSignificant, with maturity

petiole ColorGreen

venationPinnate

textureLeathery

variegationNone visible

growth HabitClimbing

About

Monstera gentryi is a robust climber native to the humid tropical forests of Panama. It typically grows on tree trunks, thriving in warm, wet, shaded conditions with high humidity and abundant organic matter. This species is characterized by strong internodes, thick petioles, and prominent sheathing cataphylls. Its leaves are elongated-ovate, developing elegant fenestrations with maturity, and possess a distinctive perforated architecture.

Climate Profile

OriginPanama

HumidityHigh humidity

TemperatureWarm (18-25°C)

LightMedium to Bright Indirect

FamilyAraceae

GenusMonstera

Retail Price

Not tracked

Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers

Market Trend

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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses global eBay sold listings (primarily US market) converted to GBP at the live exchange rate — trimmed mean (removing top and bottom 20%) for a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing

mature SizeVaries, can be large

lightMedium to Bright Indirect

humidityHigh humidity

temperatureWarm (18-25°C)

difficultyChallenging

growth SpeedModerate

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