You may be wondering why monstera plants are quite pricey, well you’re not alone. If you noticed when you are in the plant shop Monstera is not the cheapest plant nor the most expensive so I guess the right term for their value is pricey.
Monstera is one of the most pricey houseplants you can buy. they have different pricing due to their variety. But why do people pay so much money for this plant?
Monstera is a tropical plant that comes from Mexico and Central America, and it’s been around for thousands of years. In their natural environment, monstera plants grow as vines, but they can also be trained to grow as single-stemmed trees indoors. These plants are sturdy, simple to take care of, and stunning.
How much do we expect when we are buying a monstera?
Monstera is often grown as an indoor plant.
Young, smaller varieties might start as low as $10, with more mature or less common types costing up to $100.
The price will depend on where you purchase it from, its age, size, and its variety. Their Variety are playing a big role in their pricing so the rarest kind of it is the most expensive.
As I mentioned earlier it depends on their variety. Since Monstera has a Variegated kind let’s talk about it.
How much Variegated kind of Monstera?
If you’re planning to get a variegated kind of Monstera plant but you are on the budget, we suggest not buying this kind impulsively.
Regular, standard-color monstera prices can be very reasonable, you’re easily looking at several hundred dollars for a variegated monstera variety.
These are so expensive because they can only be grown from cuttings from other variegated plants, and even then it’s not a sure thing. They’re also more difficult to grow because of the lack of chlorophyll.
But if you want something that’s going to stand out and make a statement in your home or seat? If you’re wi
Why Monstera Albo is expensive?
It’s hard enough to find a good ‘Albo’. It’s even harder when you realize that it can’t be grown from seed reliably!
The variegation on ‘Albo’ comes from a natural mutation, so it takes thousands upon thousands of seeds to find another mutated plant. And unfortunately, the mutation does not affect the plant’s genetic material: it is not passed down to the seeds.
What is the most expensive kind of monsteras?
If you’re a plant collector, you’ll want to know all about Adansonii, known affectionately as the Swiss Cheese plant. This variety of Monstera has a variegated leaf shape that’s like nothing else in the plant world, and it can be yours for just $38,000 on eBay.
But if you don’t have quite that kind of money to spend, don’t worry there are plenty of other varieties with unique leaf patterns that will still make your heart go pitter-patter. Thai Constellation and Deliciosa Albo Variegata are two varieties with white splashes that collectors will swoon over.
What is an unpopular kind?
The Obliqua Peru is a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant that will add color and texture to any home.
With its numerous holes in the leaves, the Obliqua Peru has a distinctive appearance. The smaller Deliciosa is far less well-known, but it’s still a benefit to your urban jungle in a modest format.
All in all, If you are a first timer to get a monstera we suggest that you must stick to the popular variety the monstera deliciosa.
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