Is Monstera a vine? Detailed introduction to its plant type

Other names for Monstera deliciosa:

Penglaixiang, tiesilan, chuanrong xilinyu, guibeijiao, dianxianlian, toulongzhang.

Growing habits of Monstera deliciosa:

Monstera deliciosa originally grew as an epiphyte on tall trees in tropical rainforests. It prefers a warm, humid environment and dislikes intense direct sunlight and dryness.

Monstera deliciosa is shade-tolerant and grows easily in fertile, loose, slightly acidic loam with high water absorption and good water retention; leaf mold or peat soil is best.

The suitable growing temperature is 20-25°C; below 5°C it is prone to cold damage, and when the temperature rises above 32°C, growth stops.

Monstera deliciosa flower meaning

The flower meaning and symbolic significance of Monstera deliciosa: health and longevity.

Because the leaves of Monstera deliciosa closely resemble a turtle shell, and because it has a long lifespan and the unusual ability to absorb carbon dioxide, it is beneficial to human health.