Monstera Xanthospatha

MONSTERA xanthospatha  A unique blade-like monstera that sports giant leaves with long elliptical fenestrations. Xanthospatha will get around 4-8 fenestrations per leaf upon maturity, but the size an unique leaf shape is what makes this monstera stand out among the rest. A collectable addition for any monstera, or houseplant enthusiast out there! Sometimes goes by Monstera Obliqua 'Colombia' since it is found in Columbia. Typically located at an elevation between 1200 - 2500m.  Frequently occurring in the Pacific Fringe, which is humid and mostly jungle.  Sadly, the majority of the old growth areas containing the highest numbers of species have been replaced by coffee, bananas and avocado plantations.  It's only in some of the most steep and inaccessible areas that these precious monstera might still be found. It has been said xanospatha was first documented in 1910. However, one of the earliest actual herbarium collections was taken in 1922 by the New York Botanical Garden.  Ellsworth