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black velvet monstera Monstera sp. Velvet (Peru) – Sub-Velvety Foliage MonsteraMonstera sp. 'Velvet' A Comprehensive Guide Monstera sp. 'Velvet' is an intriguing, yet to be formally described species originating from Peru. It is distinguished by its unique, sub velvety foliage a characteristic uncommon within the Monstera genus. This plant's leaves exhibit a soft, velvety texture, adding a tactile dimension to its visual appeal. Notable Characteristics Foliage Texture: The sub velvety surface of the leaves sets this species
Monstera sp. 'Velvet' – A Comprehensive Guide
Monstera sp. 'Velvet' is an intriguing, yet-to-be-formally-described species originating from Peru. It is distinguished by its unique, sub-velvety foliage – a characteristic uncommon within the Monstera genus. This plant's leaves exhibit a soft, velvety texture, adding a tactile dimension to its visual appeal.
Notable Characteristics
- Foliage Texture: The sub-velvety surface of the leaves sets this species apart, offering a unique sensory experience.
- Origin: Native to Peru, contributing to its exotic allure.
Care Guidelines
- Light Requirements: Thrives in medium to low light conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent leaf scorch.
- Watering Needs: Maintain consistently moist soil, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
- Humidity Preferences: Prefers high humidity environments, which enhance the velvety texture and overall health of the foliage.
- Temperature Range: Optimal growth occurs between 18°C to 25°C. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
- Soil Type: Requires a well-draining, aerated potting mix rich in organic matter. A combination of coco coir, perlite, and orchid bark is ideal.
- Fertilization: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength to support healthy growth and foliage development.
- Support Structures: As a climbing plant, providing a moss pole or trellis encourages vertical growth and larger leaf development.
Propagation Techniques
Propagation is typically achieved through stem cuttings. Select a healthy stem with at least one node and aerial root. Place the cutting in water or moist sphagnum moss until roots develop. Once established, transplant the cutting into a suitable potting mix.
Potential Challenges and Solutions
- Pests: Susceptible to common houseplant pests such as spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids. Regularly inspect the plant and treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap , neem oil, or use beneficial insects.
- Leaf Discoloration: Yellowing or browning of leaves can result from improper watering, low humidity, or inadequate light. Ensure consistent moisture, maintain appropriate humidity levels, and provide sufficient indirect light to prevent such issues.
- Root Rot: Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. Ensure the potting mix is well-draining and avoid letting the plant sit in waterlogged soil.
Botanical Etymology
The genus name Monstera is derived from modern Latin, possibly from the Latin word "monstrum," meaning 'monster,' a reference to the unusual appearance of the leaves in some species. However, the exact origin of the name remains uncertain.
Enhance Your Indoor Space
Incorporating Monstera sp. 'Velvet' into your indoor plant collection adds a touch of rarity and texture. Its distinctive velvety foliage not only adds visual interest but also provides a unique tactile experience, making it a prized specimen for plant enthusiasts seeking uncommon varieties.
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★★★★★ 4
As A Dominant Species, We Dance On The Razor’s Edge
Format: Hardcover
Under A White Sky
Elizabeth Kolbert’s claim to fame is her book The Sixth Extinction. In comparison Kolbert’s under A White Sky is rather short and disorganized, yet her coverage of those working on solutions to Climate Change is pretty darn interesting. In her conclusion, she writes, “This has been a book about people trying to solve problems created by people trying to solve problems.” Putting this sentence at the book’s beginning rather than buried at its end would have provided a reader a compass to help determine where Kolbert was going with her dialogue.
As she wades through the reversed direction of the Chicago river; Asian carp; Cane toads; forced and accelerated evolution in regard to coral, in particular in regard to the Great Barrier Reef (without discussing the importance of the worlds reefs; the continual flooding of New Orleans both despite and because of the actions of The Army Corps of engineers, one begins to ponder a general connection that might exist, while the book itself is headed toward a two star rating.
Then, Kolbert got to Global Warming and Climate science. The book’s last sixty pages are worth the complete price of admission. The chapter begins with carbon sequestration, the pros and cons of how it can be done, and does it also contribute to the growing problem. The stoppered bathtub” analogy is perhaps the best analogy I’ve heard in regard to the anthropocentric carbon dioxide problem on the Earth. The tub is full of water/ the sky’s CO2 level; the tubs stoppered, so the water isn’t going anywhere, and the atmosphere’s increased CO2 level won’t drop in the near future either; and even if the water flow to the tub is reduced, it will still accumulate until over flowing, as will reduced emissions continue to amass in the atmosphere. In a sense, we are already beyond the tipping point in terms of global temperature increase.
Harvard University Center for the Environment director Dan Schrag says, “I’m a scientist. My job is not to tell people the good news. My job is to describe the world as accurately as possible.” He predicts, due to the fact that the oceans must equilibriate. “If we were to stop CO2 emissions tomorrow, which of course isn’t possible, it’s still going to warm for centuries. That’s just basic physics.” Thus enters the topic of geoengineering, and the connection with people trying to solve problems created by people trying to solve problems truly comes into focus. Kolbert , in a rather clandestine way connects the dots of her past “local problems”, but now the problem fix, if it doesn’t work could create problems beyond solving.
She hits the nail on the head with this. Humans have been around 35-50 thousand years, but only the last ten thousand or so have they thrived, largely due to agriculture and differentiation of what one can do because of agriculture. But ag has only been able to thrive because of the rather consistent global weather of the past ten thousand years, due to glacial retreat. This has been presented in great detail by Jared Diamond in his book Guns, Germs, and Steel. The CO2 we’ve put into the atmosphere isn’t going anywhere, as we continue to pour more into the mix. Her interviews with climate scientists do not bode well for our species, as everything they think of to combat the CO2 conundrum brings more as the bathtub continues to fill. One could say humans have become victims of their own success as a species.
Ultimately, one gets the feeling from Kolbert and her interviews, that the enormous fluctuations in the Earth’s climate over geological time, and those yet to come, render whatever we do as humans as a moot point. The Earth will shake is off as a dog rids itself of fleas. She also brings to the argument, when the blank really hits the fan, as it will despite, or because of any preventative efforts by man, the resulting population displacements will be staggering.
A sobering, informative book as we, as a species, dance on the razor’s edge.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
★★★★★ 5
fascinating and compellingly written
Format: Hardcover
Elizabeth Kolbert is one of my favorite nonfiction authors. She has such a knack for writing in a clear, compelling way that makes you think and marvel and ask questions you've never considered before. In her previous book, The Sixth Extinction, she catalogs all the ways in which humans have drastically changed the natural world, ushering the new age of the Anthropocene. Under a White Sky is an exploration of the ways scientists around the world are trying to undo those changes. There are people engineering unique solutions to combat a variety of environmental threats: invasive carp in the Chicago River and cane toads in Australia, Louisiana's rapidly disappearing Mississippi River delta, rare species that now depend entirely on human conservation for their continued survival, and, perhaps most pressingly, the problem of rising carbon emissions and global climate change.
That there are brilliant minds working innovatively to solve these problems inspires optimism. But these sobering portraits really highlight the extreme human measures it takes to keep at bay the problems caused by humans interfering with nature in the first place. We've already transformed the planet; how much more will it be transformed by these interventions, and in what ways?
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Exactly what I ordered
Format: Paperback
As described the book was in great condition and ut was delivered with care
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Five Stars
Format: Paperback
Look no further. This work is the Rosetta Stone of storytelling.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
★★★★★ 2
It's good for storytelling but has content in stories that's inappropriate in this century
Format: Audiobook
Well modulated interesting and excellent storytelling ability, and skills to teach us of the same. However. I get to the 2nd lesson, it's a book of fiction for the story premise. She describes a woman in her family who can't get pregnant (in the old days), knowing her husband really wants children,and gets happy, as she turns to her "maid" and exclaims that this is alright, he can have a child with their maid! Then the storytelling author, laughs, jokes, about pleasing him and when she says the audience is laughing too, that maybe he can get a 2nd maid pregnant too. Laughing and joking I. The man's eyes as she tells it, about men and their sex drives. I'm not reading g a Victorian romance novel or of the plantation owners in the south, I'm reading a book of lessons on good story telling. This turned me off 500%, and I am done with this author and this book. Is this told by an FDLS polygamist, or ...what? What would make this story in 2013, OK to teach in a college course, or in this book? I don't care if she even made it up for a family old story.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025