{"product_id":"monstera-adansonii-mint","title":"Monstera adansonii Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonstera adansonii 'Mint' is the Swiss Cheese Plant rendered in the most unexpectedly soft colorway imaginable—those iconic fenestrated leaves emerge in pale mint-green and creamy white before slowly deepening, giving the whole climbing plant a luminous, almost ethereal quality that makes standard adansonii look like it was just the rough draft. The fenestration plus the mint variegation is a combination so visually compelling it's difficult to walk past without stopping, and every new leaf is a slightly different mint-to-green composition that keeps the whole growing experience genuinely exciting. Rare, soft, and considerably more demanding than standard adansonii—but worth every bit of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright indirect, consistently. Mint variegation has reduced chlorophyll and needs good light to sustain healthy growth and maintain that soft luminous color; low light causes the mint to fade toward plain green, and the fenestration becomes less pronounced losing both the things that make this plant extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let the top inch dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. Chunky well-draining aroid mix essential—mint variegated tissue is less forgiving of soggy roots than standard adansonii; root rot here is an avoidable and expensive loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–80% required. Mint tissue demands more humidity than standard adansonii; humidifier strongly recommended. Dry air causes browning on pale sections that shows immediately and dramatically against the soft mint color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–85°F. Never below 62°F. Stable warmth keeps those mint leaves unfurling consistently; cold drafts damage pale tissue faster than green and interrupt a growth streak worth protecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chunky well-draining aroid mix with a moss pole. Mint adansonii climbs and produces better fenestration and more dramatic mint variegation with proper support—the moss pole is infrastructure, not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-strength balanced liquid every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; mint variegated tissue is fertilizer-sensitive—gentle and consistent over aggressive and occasional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toxic to pets and humans. Calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation and vomiting if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — No. Mint variegation, elevated humidity requirements, and collector pricing make this one for experienced growers who can provide the precise care that something this beautiful deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more details, please see our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":58304381321603,"sku":"178054T","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7578\/8931\/files\/original_2c4713d3-840d-4fba-8271-9347df0a2701.jpg?v=1789763768","url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/monstera-adansonii-mint","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}