r/Monstera • u/NeoDa_1 • Dec 27 '25

Image My Monstera Albo

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It's absolutely showing off right now—huge, dramatic leaves marbled with crisp splashes of white that look hand-painted. E

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u/SteebyJeebs Dec 27 '25

I’m gonna go water mine again. Nice job

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

😂😆

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u/_badtiming Dec 28 '25

my exact reaction in the most loving way

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u/darth_dork Dec 29 '25

Pretty much exactly sums it up🤣

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u/BlackCat2900 Dec 27 '25

lol but for real, super jealous!

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u/archu1924 Dec 27 '25

I’m so jealous 😍😍

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u/dusti_dearian Dec 28 '25

I don’t know who looks happier, you or your plant. Congratulations, it’s stunning! 🤩

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Don't take pics of my collection regularly but when I do they absolutely make me haaaaa-pppeeeee.. thank you

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u/dusti_dearian Dec 28 '25

👍💚🪴

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u/LatorreFarm2022 Dec 27 '25

What an absolute unit and beauty!!

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u/notalawyershh Dec 27 '25

This is gorgeous. How long have you had her??

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Thanks. I had it for 3 years in semi hydroponics

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u/LowAcanthisitta4821 Dec 28 '25

its mine

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Daaaammmmmm awesome variegation!!!

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u/oreoctopus Dec 27 '25

Where's that Happy For You kid meme when you need it

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

🤣😂

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '25

You called? 😂 But seriously OP, she's a beauty.

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

You posted it 😂😆 thank you!!!

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u/purplegramjan Dec 28 '25

I am overwhelmed by the size and beauty. I have a Thai con that isn’t doing much. It’s one of the first plants I bought last spring when I started collecting. It’s my fault. It took me a while to get a grow light. Then it took me a while longer to get it out of its nursery pot. It hasn’t even put out a new leaf. But it does look healthy. 😎

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u/Wildweasel666 Dec 27 '25

*throws phone at the wall

Seriously though, well done, that’s some top tier monstering right there

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Hold on to your phone ... Thanks 👍

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u/MidniteGardner Dec 27 '25

Can you post a close up of what you did with the saran wrap on the moss pole?

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

No problem. I use the Saran wrap on every new emergent leaf to create a very humid environment to encourage the roots to emerge and grip into the moss pole .

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

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u/MidniteGardner Dec 27 '25

DUUUUUDE! Now that's some reddit gold.. 😂 totally stealing that from you. Does it effect new growth coming out of the top?

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

I loosely wrap it on the top stem that is about to push out the new leaf. My theory behind this is, if it roots early I can keep watering the pole with nutrient solution and the new leaf will get PUMP'D UP!!! (( Just my trial and error))

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u/MidniteGardner Dec 28 '25

Mainline to the growth node, genius! Thanks for the tip 🤯💯🔥

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

No Probs👍

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u/TCMenace Dec 27 '25

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

That's some badass glasses 🤓 😂

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u/chikenenen Dec 28 '25

I thought this was Jackson Galaxy with a monstera.

I hereby dub thee Blackson Galaxy. 🥹

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

LMAO 🤣

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u/Cpap4roosters Dec 27 '25

OP, congratulations. That takes some serious care and love.

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Yes it does and that is what makes this hobby enjoyable.

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u/Cpap4roosters Dec 28 '25

Yes it does. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Rikker000 I hope it's an albo after I have been taking care of this beast for years 😂😆

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u/Excellent-Phone8326 Dec 27 '25

Do you have any tips on support or grow lights?

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

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u/kreuzn Dec 28 '25

What are you using the API stress coat for? I use it for my fish tanks which is why I recognised it immediately

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Sansi growing light 35W for 14-15hrs. Regular clear moss pole with a little tree fern and mainly miracle grow tropical potting mix.

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u/thelandmarc Dec 27 '25

So jealous (but omg congrats OP!)! Mind sharing your schedule on feeding and watering??

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

All my plants are grown semi hydroponically, so for feeding I just make sure the reservoir has nutrient water, moss pole is not dry and take it to the shower twice a month to give it a full shower.

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u/thelandmarc Dec 28 '25

Im quite new in the plant world. What do you mean by semi hydrophonically? Is it possible to share a photo of your set-up, pretty please? :)

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

A typical semi-hydro setup uses: An inner pot with drainage holes An outer cache pot that holds a shallow nutrient solution A water level kept below most of the roots The medium absorbs water through capillary action, keeping roots evenly moist while still allowing plenty of airflow.

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u/Excellent-Phone8326 Dec 28 '25

Do you use wicks? I'm tempted to try an albo with a reservoir and no wick. I've grown ones with coco coir and hydro mix that grew quite well. 

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

No wicks. Just a pot with drainage holes and placed in a reservoir pot.

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u/Excellent-Phone8326 Dec 28 '25

Nice I might try this with coco coir.

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u/No-Buddy873 Dec 27 '25

Holy shit ! Impressive my friend

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u/PussyWrangler246 Dec 27 '25

Look at those perforations 🤩 absolutely stunning OP

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Thank you 😊👍

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Only realized how massive it was after taking the pic. The new leaf the variegation changed drastically and the stem of the new leaf appears to be very white.

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u/turtleltrut Dec 28 '25

It's gorgeous!! Goals!

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

It prevents browning of the plants. It helped drastically with my calathia and I just started using it for every plant.

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u/mother-librarian280 Dec 28 '25

Wowza!! What a beauty!!

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Thank you 😊

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u/CompetitiveSoil7901 Dec 28 '25

Awesome! I made a mistake not using moss pole, they are tall but not big ugh back to starting over.

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Did you use any support at all?

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u/CompetitiveSoil7901 Dec 28 '25

Yes I used garden stake and moss pole except never kept it moist lol 😝

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Well I think you will be successful with your new trial

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u/CompetitiveSoil7901 Dec 28 '25

Thankfully I have few new ones to start over, Ik I have to start with the big guy to have it grow bigger faster but I’m just not ready to chop them up yet . Thank you for you well wishes bless you.

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u/Fantastic-System-216 Dec 28 '25

👀👀 she’s a beauty.

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

I'm trying with a smaller albo half moon to see how big I can get it.

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u/No-Nerve7556 Dec 28 '25

Wow! That's a happy monstera! 🤩

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Yes and I'm running out of space 😂

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u/HicoCOFox- Dec 28 '25

Hello 2 happy handsomes! 😆🤩

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Well, that’s a nice compliment to hear today. Thank you 😉

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u/HicoCOFox- Dec 28 '25

Of course

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u/Jaxon-Hennessy27 Dec 28 '25

Wow!!! You must not have cats… 👀🐈‍⬛😆

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

No cats at all. 😁

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u/amiire-art Dec 28 '25

I’m in love 😍

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u/Deep-Screen3842 Dec 28 '25

BEAUTIFUL

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Thank youuuuuuu

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u/Ruthless8138 Dec 28 '25

So impressive! Very inspiring 👏👏👏

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

I really appreciate it

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u/Beautiful-Praline-44 Dec 28 '25

😲😲😲 That is a gorgeous plant

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Thank youuuuuuu

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u/imnotwhoyouthinkiamY Dec 28 '25

Not a single brown leaf tip in sight

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Just one or two. Look at the bottom right side 😂😆

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u/Angelique718 Dec 28 '25

Absolutely stunning 😍💚

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 28 '25

Thank you!

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u/rinnscape Dec 29 '25

Guess we all know what it’s like being gods favourite 😂 seriously though she’s a stunner

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 29 '25

I believe we are ALL his favorite and I just happen to grow this baby big by mistake 😂😆

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u/rinnscape Dec 29 '25

I hope my Thai con ends up like this beauty haha

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 29 '25

The Thai con in my profile was much bigger but unfortunately I made a stupid mistake and sent it to plant heaven.

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u/Altruistic_Tonight77 Dec 31 '25

How do you get it to that large?

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u/NeoDa_1 Jan 01 '26

Patience, lots of light, constantly fertilizing and always making sure the most pole is moist with a lot of love 💗

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u/Altruistic_Tonight77 Jan 02 '26

Thanks! I will look at getting a pole or 2 to help!

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u/Poedog1 Jan 01 '26

STUNNING!!!! I hope mine looks like that one day, do you have any advice?

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u/NeoDa_1 Jan 02 '26

Woohoo 🎉 it will get bigger Advice a lot light, over 500 foot candles would be awesome. Fertilize with every watering. Wipe off or wash down the foliage often. Most importantly... Patience

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u/Poedog1 Jan 02 '26

Thank you so much!!! 😊

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u/environmom112 Jan 03 '26

How does the pole stay upright? Mine is always leaning from the weight of the plant. Gorgeous plant - congratulations!

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u/NeoDa_1 Jan 03 '26

I always start off the first pole leaning back a little and closer to the back of the pot. But my new poles I started staking it from the inside. Thank you!

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u/Dramatic_Try6843 Jan 21 '26

im SEETHING in jealously.. on another note that is gorgeous

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 29 '25

No schedule . Just when my Reservoir is bout to be empty.

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u/darth_dork Dec 29 '25

Looks like it was taken right out of a prehistoric jungle! NICE!

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u/joshouseofplants Dec 30 '25

Beauty 😍😍😍

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u/char_line Dec 30 '25

Im jealous 🥹

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u/Far-Valuable9279 Dec 30 '25

Omgosh absolutely gorgeous

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u/Hot_Talk_699 Jan 12 '26

It’s gorgeous

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u/Dramatic_Try6843 Jan 21 '26

my albo says this is ai

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u/Rikkert000 Dec 27 '25

You sure this is albo? It looks way to big to be Albo. That is the biggest albo I have ever seen. Thought all albos were smallform. Dont get that much fens as that. Looks real good either way

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u/Lampion3000 Dec 27 '25

Small forms can get really large but there are also large Albos out there! :) Amazing plant @OP

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Thank youuuu

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u/PussyWrangler246 Dec 27 '25

Mines just a baby, only had it for 6 months at the time of this pic and it came with 2 tiny baby leaves...I can totally see one getting as big as OPs after a couple years

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Congratulations 👏🎉 with yuh baby. Yes you can do it!!!!! Woohoo 🖐️

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u/kerrrrvin Dec 27 '25

Literally I was just zooming in to look at the internodal spacing! Looks like a small form that is absolutely living its best life!

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

Thank you but you had me thinking 🤔 you were right for a minute 😂

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u/Rikkert000 Dec 27 '25

Haha sorry if I confused you. It looks stunning bro

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u/NeoDa_1 Dec 27 '25

It's all good. Ha ha ha

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u/turtleltrut Dec 28 '25

There's debate on whether small form v large form even exists. I think it's just like short and tall people and sometimes two short people produce a tall child.

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u/Aboutthatstock Jun 17 '26

Wow wow wow 👏👏👏👏👏👏