Monkey Mask (Monstera adansonii)

Available in two sizes making this plant suitable for nano and large tanks.

Enhance your aquarium naturally with the striking Monkey Mask. Its unique fenestrated green leaves create a lush tropical display above the aquarium, while the roots grow directly into the water below.

As the plant grows, it actively absorbs nitrates and excess nutrients from the aquarium water, helping to improve water quality and support a healthier aquatic environment. The root system creates a natural underwater habitat where shrimp, fry, and small fish can hide, forage, and explore.

Why I love it:  It's unusual leaf pattern really makes it stand out—people always notice it and ask, “What plant is that, and where can I get one?”

Plant Information:

• Common Name: Monkey Mask

• Botanical Name: Monstera adansonii

• Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing

• Placement: Roots submerged, leaves above water

• Difficulty: Easy 

• Growth Rate: Moderate, depending on the conditions

Aquarium Care Guide:
Place the roots in the aquarium water while keeping all leaves and stems above the waterline. Do not submerge the foliage.

Lighting:
Thrives in bright indirect light. Natural daylight or standard aquarium lighting is usually sufficient if the plant receives adequate ambient light.

Water Parameters:
Best suited to tropical freshwater aquariums between 20–28°C, with stable water conditions for healthy root growth.