Monstera delicacy (Monstera deliciosa). Monstera home - care, reproduction, transplant, photo
Monstera(monstera delisiosa).
It turns out that this is the name of a plant that has been living with me for more than two years.
And I called it "Adam's rib," as I called it Dona Lucilia, from whom I took the process.
The stalk took root quickly and began to grow actively, delighting with beautiful carved leaves. A year later, I had to change the pot to a larger, 20-liter ...
And this year, circumstances have developed in such a way that I forgot about him: he stands in his yard, no one cares for him, no one waters except for rain ...
My MONSTER dropped the leaves, the remaining leaves faded ...
Well, I think the flower has disappeared ... And suddenly it knocks out two buds that do not look like leaves. "What miracles" - I could not understand ...
And we flew to Madeira .... for a week.
Funchal welcomed us warmly and on the second day we went to the botanical garden.
Imagine my surprise when I saw my "Adam's rib" there. The sign next to it read:
Monstera deliciosa (in some sources, deliciosa is translated as delicacy, but I did not find the exact translation of this word ... Portuguese dictionary translates this word as tasty, giving great pleasure, but certainly not delicacy ... I would translate it as monstera tasty)
like this unusual flower she has.
A white, speckled cob in the center is about the size of a corncob.
Now imagine the size of this flower!
After flowering, the fruit remains - this is the very cob.
Only when the veil flower fades does the cob turn green.
The maturation process is very long. They say 8 to 10 months.
At the same time, there are flowers and fruits on the bush.
The photo on the right shows a fruit and another in a withered flower-veil...
Below is an unopened bud.
Well, the next day we went to the central market of Funchal ....... and ... you know what they offered us there?
"Filhos dentro" - "filush dentro" - "children inside", as the people call the monstera fruit. People don't bother. Simple and clear. And then - "delicioso" - you can’t even find an exact translation.
And we bought two such delicious fruits at the market for 2 euros apiece.
It tastes like pineapple ... or ... banana, no, after all, pineapple is closer ...
Don't try to force it clean.
I wanted to do it with a knife - it's useless, it can't be cleaned... I was "offended" by exotic fruit, wrapped it in a napkin and put it in a plastic bag. And when I took it out of the package at home - the scales separately, the fruit itself ...
The ripened fruit sheds its “scales” itself, and if it is still closed, you can’t eat it! You can get poisoned.
It is better to eat with a fork, piercing individual berries, like corn on the cob ... delicious .. very, but ... it feels like the mouth is filled with thorns or needles ... It seemed to me that visible black inclusions pricked, I think that these are seeds...
It is better not to give to children, the child can be frightened.
We arrived home from Madeira, and my MONSTERA has blossomed and green cobs are already clearly visible. So there will be fruit. It remains to wait at least six months ..
Here she is, MONSTERA DELICIOUS.
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Monstera is one of the most famous tropical indoor plants. Especially often its openwork dark green leaves can be seen in large offices and the foyer of buildings, in winter gardens and shop windows. Despite the origin of his name from the word "monster", many are happy to decorate their homes with this bright beauty.
Botanical description and features
Monstera delicacy (in Latin - Monstera deliciosa) is a representative of large vines belonging to the aroid family. This herbaceous evergreen vine grows very quickly and in natural conditions able to climb a support over 9 m high. The spectacular appearance of monstera delicacy has become the reason for its frequent cultivation as an ornamental plant.
Homeland vines - tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Today, it also grows in the tropical thickets of southern Brazil, Mexico, India, Australia and other places. There it reaches an incredible size and wraps itself around the nearest strong and tall trees. In a large greenhouse, the monstera can stretch up to 12 m, and in a house - up to 3 m.
| plant part | Characteristic |
| root system | Strong, numerous long aerial roots, can live without contact with the ground |
| Stem | Long, cylindrical, strong (diameter - 6.25–7.5 cm) with pronounced leaf scars and aerial roots |
| leaf shape | Large (length - up to 1 m, width - up to 0.5 m), leathery, oval-heart-shaped, with long straight petioles and curly cuts along the leaf veins (young leaves are whole, without cuts) |
| leaf color | Dark green, variegated |
| flower shape | Large (up to 30 cm high), reminiscent of corn cobs, white or cream-colored pericarp |
| flower color | White or pale cream |
| Fetus | Berry (height - 20–30 cm, diameter - up to 8 cm), thick skin, juicy pulp with a pleasant aroma, taste of banana and pineapple |
Did you know? "Leaky" leaves serve as a monstera in order to cover as much as possible more area and increase the likelihood of sunlight reaching the leaf for further photosynthesis.
Conditions for growing indoors
To successfully grow a monstera, you should choose the right place for it, observe temperature regime, take care of the level of humidity and lighting.
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Location selection
When choosing a place for the monstera, it should be noted that it occupies a vast space and does not like "moving". That is why it is worth immediately deciding on a spacious place where an overgrown plant will not block the passage or window opening.
It is better to put a pot with a young monstera on a small table or cabinet at a distance of about 1.5 m from the window. Behind him on the wall should arrange additional lighting and turn it on as needed. Since the plant belongs to the liana-like, in nature it braids the nearest trees and climbs up them, clinging to its aerial roots.
Important! A very young monstera can grow without support. But the deviation of its stem from the vertical is a signal that additional support is needed.
In the conditions of the house, such support should also be provided, otherwise the delicacy monstera will bend under the weight of its leaves and may break. For support, you can use a stick sold in flower shops wrapped in coconut fiber. It is well suited for young plants, but for more mature ones it is better to use wall mounts - wooden grate or thick twine.
Optimum temperature
Due to its origin, Monstera is a heat-loving plant. In summer, she will be comfortable at a temperature of about + 22–25 ° C, in winter - + 16–17 ° C. In such conditions, the vine grows and develops very well. 
If the temperature drops too low, for example, to +10 ° C, then the plant will not die, but it will practically not develop either. In addition, it is advisable to protect the monstera from drafts and hot air from heating appliances because they can cause her illness and death.
Humidity
Tropical origin also affects the requirements for ambient humidity. Relative humidity should be above average and not below 60% at any time of the year. Hot and dry air leads to the fact that the leaves of the plant begin to actively evaporate moisture. That is why you should additionally moisten the room and spray the vine with settled water (especially in the summer). The liquid should be quite soft so that white stains do not form on the leaves. When spraying, the aerial roots of the plant should also be treated.
Important! To make the monstera shine with healthy beauty, you can use special remedy for polishing indoor plants flower shop preferably in the form of an aerosol.
In winter, spraying can be omitted, but only wipe the leaves from dust using a damp cloth or sponge. Such a procedure is also necessary because dust disrupts the process of photosynthesis, adsorbs harmful substances and is a beneficial environment for the development of some pests. 
Lighting
Monstera deliciosa is unpretentious to light and grows well even in a shaded place. However, the complete absence of lighting will not work, in this case the plant will have a pale appearance, thinned roots and small leaves with almost no slits.
The bright sun on a hot afternoon will also not please the vine, as it causes burns on its leaves. Perfect option if it stands on the east or west side in a well-lit place without direct sunlight.
If the plant is located on the south side, it is worth moving it away from the window deep into the room and be sure to shade at noon. At the north window, the sun will not be enough, then you need to install a lamp for artificial lighting. 
Care and cultivation at home
The key to healthy growth of monstera is suitable soil And handy potty for planting, regular watering, timely top dressing, as well as transplanting and pruning plants.
Soil and pot selection
Monstera has an impressive size, so you should choose a large pot for planting it. It should be wide enough so that the aerial roots can be directed into the ground. For a young specimen, a medium-sized pot is sufficient, approximately equal in height and width.
At the bottom of the pot, 2-3 cm of drainage material must be laid - expanded clay, gravel, perlite or foam plastic crumbs. Next, fill the soil. Suitable for liana soil mix for planting decorative and deciduous houseplants, which can be bought in specialized stores.
Can be crafted suitable soil independently, taking 3 parts of sod land and 1 part of peat, humus and sand. The soil should be loose, nutritious and retain moisture well.
Watering and fertilizing
This tropical beauty needs abundant watering with separated, warm and soft water. IN winter time watering should be more moderate. It is necessary to ensure that the top layer of earth in the pot does not dry out. 
Oversaturation of the soil with water should also be avoided so as not to provoke root rot. external sign excess moisture are the droplets of water that appear on the edges of the leaves and small brown spots. In addition to watering, we must not forget about regular spraying of the leaves and cleaning them of dust with a soft cloth or sponge.
Did you know? monstera can« work» excellent home forecaster. The fact is that about a day before the onset of rain or a thunderstorm, its leaves are abundantly irrigated with droplets of water.
For active growth and a healthy appearance, the liana needs to be fed. Fertilizers are applied 2 times a month during active growth - in spring and summer. Top dressing is carried out with mineral complexes for decorative and deciduous plants. Monstera does not need to be fertilized in winter, because in low light, its new leaves will grow weak and inexpressive. Do not require top dressing and specimens up to half a meter high.
Transplant and pruning
Monstera grows rapidly, so every 1-2 years, when the old pot becomes small, the plant has to be replanted. This should be done carefully, mindful of the fragility of aerial roots. First you need to choose a new wide and deep pot, preferably ceramic. Its width should be enough for the aerial roots to reach the ground.
For a transplant you need:
- Moisten the soil in the pot. With a knife or spatula, separate the soil from the walls and get the vine along with a clod of earth, trying not to damage it.
- Remove bad roots. Place the plant in the center of the new pot, which should be 6-10 cm wider than the old one.
- Place a support next to it. Fill the remaining space with fresh soil, tamping it a little.
- Water and spray the plant. If necessary, add more soil and carry to a permanent place.
Monstera does not need regular pruning. If there is a desire to grow a voluminous and sprawling specimen, you can cut the stem 1-2 times when it is just being formed. The aerial roots of the creeper cannot be cut off because they are needed for its nutrition and hydration. If you do not like the look of the roots, then you can try to carefully collect them in bunches, decorate with moss, or fasten them to the stem. The roots are happy to cling to any supports and grow into them. Did you know? Inhabitants South-East Asia Monstera is considered a symbol of good luck and health. In Thailand, for example, they certainly try to put it at the bedside of a seriously ill person.
Reproduction methods
Monstera can breed different ways- cuttings, layering and seeds. Let's take a look at all these methods in detail.
cuttings
Usually this method is used when there is a need to rejuvenate the plant and grow its new specimens. For this, a process with aerial roots and at least one mature leaf is selected. Without cutting the shoot, its aerial roots are placed in a container with water to form small full-fledged roots. After the appearance of a washcloth from the roots, top part the stem below the roots is cut off from the mother specimen and planted in a pre-prepared pot. If you need to cover the "bald patches" on the old vine, such a process is planted in the main pot. 
There is another method of propagation by cuttings. For this apical stalk with several leaves and an eye-bud, it is cut from the mother plant and planted in a container with wet sand or a mixture of sand and peat under the film. After rooting, after about a month, the cuttings are transplanted into pots with soil. You should not germinate cuttings in water, as these roots will not be adapted to the soil and will start to hurt at first.
Video: Taming a monstera cutting
layering
Propagation by lateral shoots is the easiest and most reliable way. It can be used throughout the spring-summer period. For this sharp knife neatly separated side shoots growing at the base of the stem. After the resulting sections dry up, they are treated with crushed activated or charcoal.
The cut shoot is planted in a pot with a layer of drainage and loose, nutritious soil. The pot is covered with polyethylene and placed in a warm and lit place. Periodically, the soil should be moistened, and the greenhouse should be slightly ventilated. When new sprouts appear on the shoots, the plant is considered to be successfully rooted.
seeds
This is the rarest way to propagate vines, because in artificial conditions it blooms very rarely and seeds are almost impossible to obtain. But if somehow they ended up in your hands, then you need to sow them in a container with a mixture of sand and peat in a ratio of 1: 1, and germinate under a film in a warm and bright place at a temperature of + 20–25 ° C. 
Growing monstera from seeds Periodically, the greenhouse should be ventilated and the soil moistened. Seedlings should appear in 3-4 weeks. First, the plant will release undissected leaves, and only after 5–8 months will full-fledged leaves form. After that, the seedlings should dive. Plants grown from seeds are planted in permanent pots when they reach two years. By this time they will have developed root system and 3–5 juvenile leaves and 2–4 adult leaves.
Important! Please note that monstera juice is poisonous and causes dermatitis and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes in many people. To avoid this, all pruning and transplanting work must be done with gloves.
Rest and flowering period
Monstera is evergreen without a pronounced dormant period. When daylight hours decrease and the ambient temperature drops below +20 ° C, it slows down its growth. In addition, in winter it does not require fertilizer, watering becomes more scarce. Such a period gives the liana a respite and the opportunity in the spring to begin to develop rapidly again.
In nature, the plant blooms with large, up to 30 cm tall, white or light cream flowers resembling corn cobs. Unfortunately, at home this practically does not happen. Only sometimes flowering and fruiting can be achieved in large greenhouses or winter gardens. 
Approximately 8–10 months after flowering, the monstera fruits fully ripen. Its berries are edible, which is reflected in the name - monstera delicacy or dainty.
Growing difficulties
When growing a monstera, you may encounter such problems:
- drying, yellowing and darkening leaves- excessively dry and hot air in the room;
- drilling and cracking in the leaves- too cold and damp room;
- small, pale and slitted leaves- lack of lighting;
- stem rot - low temperature and excessive watering;
- dark dots on inner surface leaves- defeat by a red spider mite;
- sluggish and "weeping" leaves- excess moisture in the soil and atmosphere;
- yellowing and small leaves, but without wilting- lack of nutrients in the soil;
- pale leaves with yellow spots- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Many experienced growers They believe that growing monstera is a simple matter even for beginner plant lovers. As a result of the work, you will get an exotic tropical corner, in the shade of which it will be pleasant to relax and admire the unusual leaves of a luxurious green beauty. onstera quite common ornamental plant, but few people know that it also gives fruits with a very pleasant taste and pineapple-banana aroma. The fact is that, as an ornamental plant, monstera is well suited for growing in room conditions. It tolerates dry air, shade-tolerant, practically does not require pruning, is not damaged in winter at a temperature of 13-15 ° C. From this point of view, its biggest drawback is the large size of the leaves and the entire plant, which requires an appropriate room for its placement. Therefore, a smaller variety of monstera, which has smooth petioles at the leaves, is more suitable for rooms.
For the successful fruiting of monstera, it is necessary to create conditions for a humid and warm climate, plus additional lighting in winter, i.e. conditions that in ordinary residential and industrial premises are rare. In addition, it is necessary to create a sufficient feeding area for the plant. However, if a small plant is immediately placed in big box, then the soil will turn sour, and the roots may rot. Therefore, timely, but frequent transplants are necessary - at least twice a year for the first three years. Monster at the age of three to five years is transplanted once a year, older plants after 2-3 years. The plant itself will tell you about the lack of nutrition - the leaves will become much smaller, and the leaf blade will form whole.
At proper care monstera blooms for 4-5 years. Monstera flowers are collected in a green-yellow ear, enclosed in a glossy shell, a shell-like bract cream color. Flowers do not have petals and sepals, and on the "cob" you can see only very short stamens and pistils. When ripe, the flower cob turns into a fruit, which also resembles a corn cob in configuration, but larger.
Even in ideal conditions fetal maturation occurs after 14 months. Because of this, it is rarely intended to grow monstera as a fruit plant.
When growing monstera fruits, be careful, unripe fruits contain calcium oxalate (oxalic acid) crystals. "Sticking" to the tongue, they cause a strong burning sensation of the larynx. As the fruit ripens, the crystals disappear.
Nutritional value per 100 g of monstera fruit:
- Fats - 1 g.
- Squirrels - 23 g.
- Carbohydrates - 32 g.
- Calcium - 16 g.
- Thiamine - 0.01 mg.
- Phosphorus - 10 g.
- Vitamin C - 60 mg.
- Calories - 10 g.
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Monstera fruits can be served as a dessert with a little cream, or added to fruit salad or ice cream.
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monstera fruit
Monstera can bear fruit, while they are edible, but not everything is so simple. Only ripe fruits are edible. By eating an unripe fruit, we risk getting a burn of the mucous membrane and digestive system stomach. And to determine the maturity of the fetus, it is easy enough to press it with your fingers, the covering scales will fall off. The fruit tastes like a cross between a pineapple and a banana.
Fruits will begin to form only in an adult plant under certain conditions. In general, it is quite difficult to make a monstera bear fruit in an apartment. Yes, and the maturation of the fetus takes not much, not less than 2 years.
In our urban greenhouse, monsters constantly get fruits. In winter, the temperature in the greenhouse is kept at twenty degrees. The leaves of the monster are about seventy centimeters in diameter, all with holes. Thirteen months ripen. Strong humidity in greenhouses. There are also dwarf monsters in the greenhouse. They begin to bloom in the third year. The leaves will be smaller.
You were not deceived, the monstera really bears fruit!
She was shocked when she found out.
And you know what's most interesting? Not only can its fruits be eaten, but they also look like pineapple in their taste.
When I found out this (and pineapple is my favorite fruit), of course, an “insidious” plan began to ripen in my head on the topic of planting a whole monstera plantation in our country house. However, not all so simple.
Indeed, if the fruits are unripe, then they can easily earn a burn of the oral cavity.
In addition, under room conditions, it is very difficult for a monster to even make it bloom, let alone bear fruit.
For many of my friends who are real fans of floriculture, their monsters have never even bloomed. Only one woman had this, and the flowering ended with fruit set, but they never grew to normal state. They stopped growing when they were still very small.
It is possible that if you take a whole greenhouse under the plant, it will bear fruit, but there is simply nowhere to physically place such a vine in the apartment.
Purely aesthetically, these fruits look very interesting: green and oblong, they somehow resemble either a cone or a corncob. But I would recommend trying them (if you grow them or find them somewhere) only with great caution.
Monstera delicacy - review
My monstera is FRUIT.
Monstera has been growing with us for a long time, almost 9 years. At first it was an ordinary flower, less than 1m in height, the leaves were not very large, it grew slowly. But then we moved it to the winter garden in our house - a room with large windows to the south and west, there is a lot of sun, places too. And the monstera began to grow.
The leaves were getting bigger and bigger. new leaf appeared once in 2-3 months. Now the average size sheet 90 x 80 cm. The height of the vine from ground level is 3.5 meters, and if the vine is laid out in a straight line, it will be at least 5 meters.
The pot in which the monstera grows is the largest that I could find in our city. It looks more like a large tub, how we transplanted it into this pot is a different story. I’ll just say that the four of us transplanted it, otherwise it didn’t work out - it is very large and heavy.
I note that I take care of the monster like any other flower - I regularly water it and a couple of times a year my husband brings a stepladder and I wipe the leaves from dust. I NEVER cut the aerial roots, they must not be touched. When they grow long enough, I simply send them to the pot and they take root. We also have a humidifier in our winter garden. That's all.
And now the most interesting. Monstera with us FRUIT.
One day, SOMETHING appeared. It was not a leaf, but some kind of beige roll that looked like a very large banana.
I began to look for information and found out that this is the fruit of the monstera, and that at home (yes, really ?!) the monstera does not bear fruit. The fruit ripens during the year and it is edible, unripe fruits cannot be eaten, there may be a burn of the mucous membrane, you need to wait until it ripens.
Almost a year has passed, new leaves appeared, and the fruit was still hanging. And then one evening I hear a roar, I run up - and the fruit fell off! Well, I think it's time.
The green peel was easily peeled off, under it was light flesh.
Some time after the first fruit fell off, two more flowers appeared on the monster and, accordingly, two fruits. Then two more. More recently, just a month ago, two fruits ripened and we ate them, now two more are ripening.
Here is such a story. It seems incredible, but everything is as I described. If you don't believe me, look at the photos.
I suggest you also get acquainted with other representatives of my winter garden:
1) croton - I have two different types.
2) fittonia - I love this "beauty" very much.
3) clivia - amazing beautiful flowering plant. I have two clivias - they bloom bewitchingly.
4) cicadas - I have several of them. The largest is already more than 2 meters in diameter.
5) zamiokulkas - strict and beautiful flower, also grew to a significant size - 1.5 meters in diameter.
6) Dracaena Sander - or my evergreen bouquet.
And for those who like to grow in open field, I think it will be interesting to get acquainted with the representatives of my garden. Follow the link below: a whole list of flowers / shrubs / trees from my garden - for every taste.
Monstera attractive (delicious, delicious)
Monstera: description and useful properties
Monstera delicious, Monstera attractive, Monstera delicious(Latin Monstera deliciosa) is a large vine belonging to the Aroid family.
Origin and distribution of monstera
Monstera comes from the humid tropical and subtropical forests of Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama. However, by now it has spread to almost all countries as an ornamental indoor and greenhouse plant. In tropical countries (Australia and India) gives edible fruit for which it is widely cultivated.
Externally, the plant looks very impressive, so it is widely cultivated as an ornamental. This is really one of the most beautiful deciduous crops, which is highly valued in floriculture and can serve as an interior decoration for any room. It can very often be found not only in residential, but also in domestic, industrial and other premises, in winter gardens, in shop windows, in the halls of hotels, clubs and cinemas. She looks good as lonely standing plant, but small specimens are perfectly placed in compositions with other indoor and greenhouse crops.
Biological description of monstera
Liana monstera is fast growing and herbaceous, growing quite quickly. Able to spread through trees to a height of 9 meters and even higher. The stems of the liana are cylindrical, have a thickness of 6.25 to 7.5 centimeters, are planted with strongly dissected leaves, and from below they let out numerous long hard aerial roots. The leaf surface is leathery. The leaves are oval-heart-shaped and are attached to the trunk on straight long petioles. Leaves can be up to 90 centimeters long.
Description of monstera fruit
IN favorable conditions monstera attractive (monstera delicacy, monstera delicious) gives fruits - berries, 20 to 30 centimeters long, 5 to 8.75 centimeters wide, covered with a thick skin on top, and inside having juicy and fragrant pulp.
The texture of the ripe fruit pulp is similar to a banana. Ripe fruits have a taste reminiscent of a mixture of pineapple and banana flavors. They are used in fresh like dessert. Unripe fruits are not tasty and are not eaten, as they contain a lot of oxalic acid salts (potassium and calcium oxalates) and can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose, followed by swelling. The first stage of fruit ripening can be identified by the rising scales and the appearance strong aroma. But full ripening takes quite a long time, until all segments of the inedible peel fall off and the white juicy flesh is completely exposed.
Interesting. that the fruit can be eaten gradually, cutting off the mature parts of the fruit directly from the tree and thereby allowing the rest of the fruit to ripen.
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Further care
Monstera fertilizer method.
Monstera, like most indoor plants, needs nutrition and it is desirable that this food be varied. There are several ways to prepare fertilizer at home. One of these ways is to take 1 tablet activated carbon and dilute it in 1 liter of water, add 1 teaspoon of ash there and insist 1 day. We water the monstera with this infusion once every two weeks, store the infusion in the refrigerator.
Shiny monstera leaves.
When caring for a monstera, flower growers often have a problem - the dull color of the leaves. Of course, this can be dealt with with the help of special ready-made tools, but you can prepare such a tool yourself. We take 250 ml. beer, better than live, and dilute with water one to one, wipe the leaves every three days. The result - the leaves are always shiny and healthy, naturally with comprehensive care.
Monstera's big pluses
A year ago I bought a monstera, half a meter high with three leaves. And now she is such a beauty! It's all about care. Here are a few of my rules for caring for a monstera:
- Monstera needs to be planted in large pots or tubs.
- Shredded banana peel should be dropped into the ground.
- Monstera aerial roots must be directed to the ground.
- Likes watering, spraying, light.
To make monstera leaves look beautiful, I wipe them with a swab dipped in vegetable oil.
Monstera and pots.
This is how you come to the conclusion by the method of errors that indoor flowers do not need large pots.
Monstera is a rather whimsical plant. In winter, for its good existence, it is necessary to maintain a room temperature of about 10-14 degrees. Most flower growers mistakenly believe that the monstera loves the shadow and put it in the darkest corners, this opinion is erroneous. Monstera does not tolerate bright sunlight, but prefers bright diffused light.
Growing monstera from seeds.
In one of my blogs, I described how I managed to get the monstera to bloom. After flowering, I did not remove her cob fruit. This fruit remained on the flower for about half a year. In the book, I read that the monstera fruit can be edible, but still I did not dare to eat it. After a six-month stay on the flower, the fruit itself fell off and I found that the seeds had ripened there. The fruit itself looked like a cross between a banana and a pineapple. In shape, it resembles a banana, only green, but it looks like a pineapple, because it is all divided into small honeycombs, like a pineapple. It was in these combs that there were seeds. I planted them in the usual soil for ornamental plants. And after a few weeks, sprouts appeared. All this time, until the sprouts appear, the seeds are under the film. I moved the sprouts closer to the light and my flower began to grow very quickly young plant monsters.
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Little monstera - what is the correct name?
Somehow, by chance, a small cutting of a plant came to me, very much like a miniature monstera. The person who gave me this cutting called this plant a flerodendron. I want to know - is it true?
The leaves of this creeper are no larger than a palm, the number of holes, like that of the monstera, depends on the degree of illumination, but even at maximum illumination, the slots never reach the edge of the sheet.
Here is a photo:
Save the monstera
Our monstera has grown to a very large sizes and I gave it to my husband for the office. But it was very hot and sunny there. Monstera began to die. I had to urgently take him home and start resuscitation.
First, I cut off completely dry leaves. I put it in a corner, away from the batteries, but so that there would be enough light. I put a vase of water near the pot, the monstera just needs moist air. Sprayed daily. I rubbed each leaf once a week. And most importantly, abundant watering in summer, in winter the soil should not dry out. Aerial roots must be directed to the ground, and then rooted.
And our beauty makes us happy again.
Save - help - the monstera dries up.
I read that they write here about the monster, like unpretentious plant and is growing rapidly. - not at all like ours 🙁
She's been with us for three years now. Immediately planted in a large pot with suitable soil. I really wanted her to grow big, very big. And it grows very slowly, 2-3 leaves per year. And during the same time, 2-3 sheets also dry.
This is how she lives with us.
This summer, I had the stupidity to take it out to the balcony - it didn’t seem to be so hot, but the leaves were burned in one day 🙁
After that, it's really hard for her. Photo 🙁
In most cases, decorative crops grown in apartments were brought to Europe and Russia from tropical countries. The spectacular delicacy monstera (Monstera deliciosa) is no exception in this regard. Once upon a time it unusual plant was brought from Guatemala to England. Later, it began to be grown throughout Europe and in Russia.
Legend
The very name of this flower comes from the Latin word monster,meaning "monster". This is due to one of the legends that once went about this plant. The conquerors of the new continent - America - often found under the monstera, which in nature reaches simply enormous sizes, the remains of small animals and their comrades, "pierced" by its aerial roots. Because of this, rumors began to circulate among the settlers about a vampire tree killing people.
But, of course, the monster was not at all to blame for the death of the pioneers in the jungle. A dying person is always subconsciously looking for some kind of shelter. And the wide leaves of the monstera in the jungle were the best suited for this purpose. the plants were pierced, of course, already by the skeletons of dead people and animals. It eventually came to light. However, the frightening name for the monster was fixed and has survived to this day.
general description
The tropical monstera delicacy belongs, the photo of which, presented on the page, its spectacular appearance demonstrate clearly, to the Aroid family and is a very big plant with spreading leaves. Even at room conditions, this decorative culture can be quite short time grow up to 2-3 meters. The leaves of the monstera are dark green pinnately dissected. In diameter, they can reach 1 m. It is the spectacular leaves that represent the main decorative value of this plant.
Monstera flowers grow in the form of a long cob. The fruits of this plant are edible. However, in room conditions, this decorative culture never blooms. IN wild nature its fruits can reach a length of 30 cm. In shape, like the inflorescence, they resemble an ear. The skin of monstera fruits is dense, and the pulp is soft and juicy. The taste of the cobs of this plant resemble both pineapple and banana. That is why the monstera received an additional name - delicacy.
Biological features
Monstera delicacy has earned its popularity among lovers of indoor plants primarily for its relative unpretentiousness. Growing this decorative culture will not be difficult even for an inexperienced grower. The pluses of monstera, among other things, include a high degree of shade stability.
In the wild, this tree grows under the shadow of taller tropical giants. Therefore, sunlight in the jungle is usually not enough for him. This explains the pinnate structure of the leaves of the plant. This shape allows the crown to receive the maximum amount of light. In addition, water does not linger on the dissected leaves during tropical rains. Therefore, the roots of the plant receive a sufficient amount of moisture.
Monstera belongs to the class of shade-resistant plants. However, in the room, and especially in winter, it should still be placed closer to the window. With a lack of ultraviolet light, this plant develops worse. The crown of the monstera delicacy thins, the internodes lengthen, and the leaves become solid, losing their spectacular dissection.
What you need to know
To the group poisonous plants monster does not apply. However, its thin needles-villi can greatly irritate the skin - up to the appearance of blisters. Therefore, when caring for a monstera, some caution should be observed.
Is it possible to keep monstera delicacy at home
The Monstera deliciosa plant is really very spectacular and can become a real decoration of any apartment. However, many lovers of decorative indoor crops still interested in whether it is possible to keep it at home. Such fears are connected primarily with the frightening name of the monstera and the legends that once walked about it.
In fact, there are absolutely no grounds for concern among indoor flower lovers who grow this plant in an apartment. Monstera culture is even somewhat useful. Its leaves emit just a huge amount of oxygen and moisture, which favorably affects the microclimate of the room. Also, monstera leaves are able to absorb formaldehyde, which, as you know, is contained in chipboard, from which modern furniture is also made.
Influence on the energy level
In this plan harmful plant monstera deli also does not count. Many believe that she is able to absorb chaotic vibrations, streamlining thoughts. It is also believed that this plant can harmonize state of mind and help develop the intelligence of the hosts.
Features of caring for monstera delicacy
The roots of this ornamental culture are distributed far over the surface of the earth, without penetrating too deeply. Therefore, the container for its cultivation is suitable for low (about 30 cm), but wide and long (about 40 x 100 cm). They plant a monstera at one of the edges of such a box. Holes should be made in the bottom of the latter. Also, expanded clay should be poured into the box for drainage (a layer of about 10 cm). When planting, the top of the plant is directed along the container. In this position, the tree will subsequently give a lot of aerial roots. As soon as the stalk of the monstera gourmet reaches the opposite edge of the box, it is attached to some kind of support.
Fertilize this decorative culture with liquid complex top dressing for indoor flowers or diluted infusion of mullein. Water the plant should be plentiful. But it is not recommended to perform this procedure too often. Upper layer land between waterings in a container with a tree should dry out completely.
Monstera delicacy breeds, home care for which, therefore, is simple, in different ways. For example, to get new monsters from a mother plant, you can take green petioles and root them in water or a wet sand-peat mixture. Branches should be taken with one node and one leaf. Longer cuttings take root much worse. When landing in the sand, the knot should be slightly deepened. It is from it that the roots will subsequently appear.
onstera is a fairly common ornamental plant, but few people know that it also produces fruits with a very pleasant taste and pineapple-banana aroma. The fact is that as an ornamental monstera plant it is well suited for growing indoors. It tolerates dry air, shade-tolerant, practically does not require pruning, is not damaged in winter at a temperature of 13-15 ° C. From this point of view, its biggest drawback is the large size of the leaves and the entire plant, which requires an appropriate room for its placement. Therefore, a smaller variety of monstera, which has smooth petioles at the leaves, is more suitable for rooms.
For the successful fruiting of monstera, it is necessary to create conditions for a humid and warm climate, plus additional lighting in the winter, i.e. conditions that are rare in ordinary residential and industrial premises. In addition, it is necessary to create a sufficient feeding area for the plant. However, if a small plant is immediately placed in a large box, then the soil will turn sour, and the roots may rot. Therefore, timely, but frequent transplants are necessary - at least twice a year for the first three years. Monster at the age of three to five years is transplanted once a year, older plants after 2-3 years. The plant itself will tell you about the lack of nutrition - the leaves will become much smaller, and the leaf blade will form whole.
With proper care, Monstera blooms for 4-5 years. Monstera flowers are collected in a green-yellow ear, enclosed in a glossy sheath, bract, similar to a cream-colored shell. Flowers do not have petals and sepals, and on the "cob" you can see only very short stamens and pistils. When ripe, the flower cob turns into a fruit, which also resembles a corn cob in configuration, but larger.
A thick, hard rind consisting of hexagonal plates covers the whole cob, consisting of individual ivory segments. The segments are juicy, fragrant in taste reminiscent of a mixture of pineapple and banana, soft and slippery texture like a mango.
Between the segments there are thin, black particles (floral residues).
As a rule, there are no seeds in the fruit, they are very rarely formed. Occasionally, a hard seed the size of a large pea develops within the segment.
Even under ideal conditions, fruit ripening occurs after 14 months. Because of this, it is rarely intended to grow monstera as a fruit plant.
When growing monstera fruits, be careful, unripe fruits contain calcium oxalate (oxalic acid) crystals. "Sticking" to the tongue, they cause a strong burning sensation in the larynx. As the fruit ripens, the crystals disappear.
If you have the patience and the fruit will be grown, then it is useful to know that it can be cut and placed in a glass of water to ripen. Ripening occurs gradually from the bottom up, and the fruit can be eaten piecemeal as it ripens. The pulp can only be eaten from the part where the peel easily leaves. For full ripening, the fruit can be wrapped in paper, cling film or aluminum foil and left alone until the peel easily separates from the pulp along the entire length of the fruit.
For some time, the ripe fruit can be stored in the refrigerator.
Nutritional value per 100 g of monstera fruit:
- Fats - 1 g.
- Squirrels - 23 g.
- Carbohydrates - 32 g.
- Calcium - 16 g.
- Thiamine - 0.01 mg.
- Phosphorus - 10 g.
- Vitamin C - 60 mg.
- Calories - 10 g.
Monstera fruits can be served as a dessert with a little cream, or added to fruit salad or ice cream.