{"product_id":"monstera-deliciosa-bulbasaur-premium-tissue-culture-etd-25th-august","title":"Monstera Deliciosa Bulbasaur Premium - Tissue Culture - ETD 25th August","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌿 Monstera Deliciosa ‘Bulbasaur’ – Camouflage Variegation with Serious Character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscount codes, rewards and promotional offers cannot be applied to this special offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping is unavailable due to the specialised packaging and handling required to help ensure your plantlet arrives in the best possible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct images are provided as examples only. Individual plantlets may naturally vary in size, leaf count and visible variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive, unusual, and instantly recognisable — Monstera Deliciosa ‘Bulbasaur’ is a highly collectible variegated Monstera known for its striking camouflage-like patterning in shades of mint, cream and deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than producing only clean blocks or traditional marbling, Bulbasaur develops a more intricate mosaic of colour across the foliage. Mint and creamy tones weave through the deeper green base in irregular splashes, mottling and marbled sections, creating a layered pattern that gives each leaf its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the plant matures, the leaves become larger and increasingly fenestrated, giving the complex variegation more space to develop. The combination of classic Monstera deliciosa structure with its unusual mint-toned camouflage pattern gives Bulbasaur a completely different presence from more familiar variegated forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Tissue Culture Acclimation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue culture plantlets require careful acclimation after being removed from their sealed growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best chance of success:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carefully remove the plantlet from the bag or flask.\u003cbr\u003e• Thoroughly rinse all agar from the roots and foliage.\u003cbr\u003e• Sterilise and treat the plantlet by following the supplied NPG Tissue Culture Acclimation Protocol.\u003cbr\u003e• Apply rooting hormone where recommended.\u003cbr\u003e• Plant into a clean, sterile and moisture-retentive acclimation medium.\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the plantlet inside a humidity dome with warm, stable temperatures and high humidity.\u003cbr\u003e• Begin under low to moderate indirect light.\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid intense grow lights or direct sunlight during the first few weeks.\u003cbr\u003e• Gradually increase airflow and light while slowly reducing humidity as the plantlet establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order includes an NPG Tissue Culture Acclimation Pack and access to our detailed NPG Tissue Culture Acclimation Protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability is more important than intensity during the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid repeatedly changing the plantlet’s humidity, temperature, lighting or growing medium. Give it time to recover from deflasking, establish new roots and gradually adapt to normal growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue culture plantlets are young, living plants, and some loss is always possible during acclimation. Please ensure you are comfortable with the process and have an appropriate growing environment before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Quick Care Tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 Water: Once established, keep evenly moist; allow the top layer of substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid prolonged saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light supports strong growth and healthy variegation. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, particularly while new foliage is hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌫 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity for healthy foliage and consistent growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡 Temps: Thrives between 18–28 °C. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪴 Soil: Once fully acclimated, performs exceptionally well in our NPG Aroid Formula, providing the ideal balance of airflow, moisture retention and structure to support strong root development. Alternatively, use a chunky, free-draining aroid mix with bark, perlite and coco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 NPG Tip:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide sturdy vertical support once established to encourage larger leaves and increasingly mature fenestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbasaur’s appeal is in its unusual patterning, so give each new leaf time to fully harden before judging its final colour. Stable light, warmth and consistent care will help the plant establish strongly and allow its characteristic mint, cream and green camouflage variegation to take centre stage as it matures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Plant Guy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52771210723615,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/4097\/7951\/files\/18_8f01de0d-28a7-427e-9143-d4802274054c.png?v=1786526570","url":"https:\/\/nelsonplantguy.co.nz\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-bulbasaur-premium-tissue-culture-etd-25th-august","provider":"Nelson Plant Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}