Latin :Monstera deliciosa. Family : Araceae. Motherland : Mexico. Venue : Interior. Group : Seasonal Flowers. Description: It is a decorative plant with long stems, dark green in colour, leathery texture, deeply dissected and oval-holed at the base, growing up to 60 cm in length, with large, showy and glossy leaves.
Light Demand: Likes shade or semi-shade places without direct sunlight. Temperature Requirements: It should be kept at normal room temperature. The winter temperature should be 12 °C. Soil Requirements: It is grown in peaty or sandy normal garden soil. Watering: Plenty of water should be given in spring and summer. It is not good to keep the soil too moist in winter.
Monstera Deliciosa Fertilising: Fertilising can be done with the nutrient solution prepared for leafy plants with 15 days intervals from March to planting. Repotting: Repotting should be done every 3-4 years in spring. Pruning Drying leaves are removed by cutting. Propagation: Propagated by top cuttings with aerial roots, stem cuttings with eyes or by air-dipping method. Diseases and Pests: The most important disease is root rot; pests are slugs, crustaceans and mealybugs.
What is the name of the Monstera plant with holes in it?
Monstera Deliciosa. It is also commonly known as ‘Delicious Monster’ or ‘Swiss Cheese Plant’. Its leaves are large, heart-shaped and perforated, so it has a unique and striking appearance. Monstera Deliciosa prefers bright indirect light and grows well in moderately moist soils.
What does the Monstera plant symbolize?
In its natural habitat, the rainforest, the monstera can climb and grow up to metres high, and its upper leaves are pierced and spaced apart so that the lower leaves can also receive sunlight. The monstera therefore symbolises compassion and sacrifice.
Monstera is one of the most popular plants today. It is possible to see its perforated leaf patterns frequently in home decoration and textiles. As for care recommendations, Monstera likes to receive light indirectly. In other words, if you position your plant in a bright area so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight, it will show a pleasant development.
Monstera likes temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees. Monstera prefers high humidity. If your home is not suitable for humidity, get a spray bottle and keep your plant moist. Take care to keep the air temperature above 18 degrees in winter.
How often to water monstera? If the soil is left dry, the flower may start to die because it cannot get enough nutrients. To avoid such situations, watering should be done at regular intervals. Monstera can be watered once a week or 3-4 days. Watering interval may vary depending on the season.
Why is Monstera perforated? Modifying the leaf structure to be perforated allows the same leaf area to have a larger surface area. Although a small amount of sunlight can pass through the holes, the chance of catching rays increases due to the greater surface area.