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Monstera deliciosa has shiny, cordate leaves that are deeply incised and may reach 50 centimetres or more in length. The lobes are perforated with large holes and are either deep green or variegated with patches of cream and white depending on variety.
For once, the plant’s scientific name means the obvious - a monster, although to be fair it can also be translated as “marvellous”. In its native rain forests of Central America the climbing stems can reach 20 metres or more in length, clinging onto tree trunks and branches with their thick aerial roots.
During the 19th Century, Monstera deliciosa was grown for both its ornamental foliage and its fruit. Under glasshouse conditions the arum-like flowers develop into white, banana-shaped fruits called cerimans, which taste like a cross between pineapples and bananas.
The dramatic leaf form gives the plant all its common names including “Hurricane plant”, which arises from its ability to withstand tropical storms.
- 50 - 150+ Ft. Candles
- Evenly Moist
- Warm min temp 65°F
- Avoid overwatering and cold
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