The Monstera Deliciosa vs Borsigiana

The Monstera Genus is a common favorite among gardeners and home designers all over, as it is often used as houseplants.  With their beautiful, striking features and fenestrations, these wonder houseplants are native to the thick tropical regions of North, Central, and South America.

Monstera Borsigiana and Monstera Deliciosa are two distinct species of the Monstera genus. Both plant species provide a certain form of pristine elegance to any room they are placed in and are hence used as decorative ornamental plants. However, these two plant species have long been the subject of numerous debates and theories, with the bulk of the debates being on comparing the differences and similarities of both plant species. 

Similarities Between The Two Species

Aside from being members of the Monstera genus, both the borsigiana and the deliciosa share a few similarities in areas such as;

• Structure of leaf

• Shape of leaf

• Root structure

Differences Between The Two Plant Species

The major differences between the Monstera borsigiana and the Monstera deliciosa can be seen in the following areas; 

• Geniculum

• Leaf Size

• Growth Habits 

• Structure of Stem

• Price