Lovers of large indoor flowers really like Monstera. It is considered the largest ornamental plant of the aroid family. With good care, the plant can reach a length of more than 6 meters.
In this case, it will have to be tied up so that it does not break. The leaves are shaped like a heart, only with cuts of different sizes on the sides. At the bottom of the trunk, under each leaf, aerial roots form. In no case do they need to be cut, it is better to direct them to the pot, and then root. With their help, the plant receives nutrition and support.
Monstera blooms rarely, but it looks very beautiful. Its flowers are shaped like a spathiphyllum inflorescence. Fruits that taste like pineapple may also appear. Another name for it is crybaby. In bad, rainy weather, water can drip from its leaves. This plant can easily predict the weather. With high humidity, liquid drips from the lateral veins of the leaves, where organs such as ginathodes are located. And then it seems that the monstera is crying.
There are legends about this flower. In the 18th century he was considered a monster(hence the name), which kills people, which wraps its leaves around them and sucks out the blood. Of course, there is no evidence for this. Many people think that the name of this flower comes from the Latin "monstrosus", which means "amazing". And to this day they argue about what monstera influences a person. Some believe that it negatively affects he alth, spoils relationships in the family, sucks energy out of people present next to it. A lot of bad things can be heard about this plant, but again there is no evidence for the above.
You can figure out for yourself what effect the monstera has on a person. Plant it in your home - and make sure that there is no harm from it. It is impossible to believe that such unpretentious indoor flowers as monstera can act badly on someone. After all, all plants, regardless of the name, have a very good effect on a person.
Let's move on to the virtues of this wonderful flower. Its advantages include improving the microclimate in the room and filling it with oxygen and ozone. Not all plants can boast that they absorb a colorless gas such as formaldehyde and perfectly humidify the air. If your nervous system is disturbed or you suffer from headaches, then a monstera is simply necessary in your house. It has only a positive effect on a person, it can even help with heart rhythm disturbances.
It is better to put a pot with this flower where there is enough light, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and fade. But it is not in direct sunlight.endures. Monstera loves to keep the potting soil always moist, especially in summer. But the water from the pan is always better to pour out. In order for the leaves to be always green, the plant should not be near heating appliances. You need to regularly spray the flower and wipe it. Remember to feed and repot it from time to time. An adult monstera needs to be transplanted at least once every 2 years.
If you still decide to plant this marvelous flower at home, then you should not believe the superstitions that monstera has a bad effect on a person. After all, it is very stupid to blame the plant for your problems.
