Is Monstera obliqua Miq. rare?

Monstera obliqua Miq. is classified as Ultra Rare. Availability is described as Very Low. It originates from Napo, Ecuador; cultivated locality form and is considered a Cultivated Locality Form collector specimen.

Where can I buy Napo Form Monstera Obliqua?

Napo Form Monstera Obliqua (Monstera obliqua Miq.) 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 obliqua Miq. need?

Monstera obliqua Miq. requires High humidity, filtered light. As a species from Napo, Ecuador; cultivated locality form, it thrives in conditions that replicate its natural forest habitat.

What humidity does Monstera obliqua Miq. need?

Monstera obliqua Miq. prefers High humidity. Maintaining adequate humidity is important for healthy leaf development and preventing tip browning.

Is Monstera obliqua Miq. easy to care for?

Monstera obliqua Miq. is rated as Difficult difficulty. It has a Slow growth rate. It is best suited for collectors with experience growing rare tropical aroids.

Monstera obliqua - Napo Form

Napo Form Monstera Obliqua

Wild Species

££££ · CollectorVery LowNapo, Ecuador; cultivated locality form

Market Analysis

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Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated, oblong-elliptic

leaf LengthIndeterminate, generally elongated

leaf WidthIndeterminate, generally narrow

petiole ColorNot specified, likely green

venationMultiple irregular, elongated internal perforations

textureDelicate

variegationNone

growth HabitClimbing

About

The Napo Form of Monstera obliqua is a hemiepiphyte native to the humid, lowland to lower montane rainforests of Napo, Ecuador. It thrives in warm, shaded understories with high humidity and filtered light, ascending slender supports with aerial roots. This form is distinguished by its elongated, oblong-elliptic leaves with multiple irregular perforations. It represents a cultivated locality form, valued for its unique fenestration and airy structure.

Climate Profile

OriginNapo, Ecuador; cultivated locality form

HumidityHigh humidity

TemperatureWarm

LightHigh humidity, filtered light

FamilyAraceae

GenusMonstera

Retail Price

Not tracked

Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers

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Quick Facts

growth HabitHemiepiphyte climber

mature SizeVaries, but can become a large climber

lightHigh humidity, filtered light

humidityHigh humidity

temperatureWarm

difficultyDifficult

growth SpeedSlow

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