Sorry, this is not a Monstera but at least appears to be a hybridized form of Philodendron bipinnafolium. P. bipinnafolium is a very common plant species although there are a few natural hybrids found in certain areas of South America that are extremely rare including one known popularly as Philodendron 'joepii'. It is extremely variable in its form and can take on many shapes, even on a single plant. These changes are known as ontogeny and a link to explain that further can be found on the page I am linking below. Monstera have a unique feature which can easily be found. Just run your finger up the petiole (the stalk that supports the leaf) and Monstera will possess a "bump" found right at eh point where the petiole inserts into the leaf blade. That "bump" is known as a geniculum and allows the leaves to rotate slightly in order to find brighter light. Monstera typically also have a canal running down their petioles (known as being canaliculate) as well as petiolar sheaths at the base of the petiole. A petiolar sheath appears to be somewhat like a pair of "wings" on each side of the petiole at the point where the petiole (stalk) grows from the bud on the stem (central axis of the plant). These wings are not permanent and fall off the plant shortly after the leaf emerges. Sorry if any of this is technical but that is the way plant genera and species are separated from each other. I will also be glad to give you a link to a list of understandable definitions if you would like to read them. Steve Here is a link that might be useful: Philodendron bipinnafolium

Hello! I was wondering if any of you growers can help me find a rare plant? I am looking for Lapageria Rosea aka the Chilean Bellflower. A nice healthy good size plant or even a good size cutting (or two). I cannot find it anywhere. That includes all of the auction sites and big nurseries. Therefore if anyone can help me find a plant or cuttings, I would be very thankful and would definitely compensate you for your time.

A friend has dozens here that he can't do anything with because they're not Hardy. You could give him a call and see if he'll ship some to you. Keep in mind that the information provided is a personal nursery: you'll be calling his house.... Don't call at odd hours, to be polite. http://www.findagreenhouse.com/Oregon/Reds-Rhodies-6210.html By the way, you can order seeds from chile flora. A great site to explore.

For just a buck spent, no big deal if it croaks :-) But it is a long way from dying!! Rubber trees are extremely forgiving so just leave it alone. It may not perk up over night.....give it a couple of weeks. And allow the soil to dry out. It never requires that much water anyway.......I water mine maybe once a month. And again, this is a dead common plant - nothing rare at all - just like the maranta in your other post.