General Description/History

Monstera are very popular indoor plants and are known for their large glossy green leaves. These are very large, from 25-90 cm long and 15-75 cm broad, heart-shaped, leathery, dark green, and often have several holes in the leaf blade. Leaves are deeply cut, and combined with the holes that often appear, gives the leaf a shredded appearance. Stems are V-shaped, thick and up to 90 cm long.

What to look for

• Buy fresh, undamaged, green leaves;
• Avoid leaves with yellow marks.

Flower Care

1. Keep cool at all times. These leaves are happy at room temperature, however, so refrigeration is not necessary.
2. Recut 1 to 2 cm off each leaf and place in water immediately.
3. A preservative is not necessary
4. Add a half cap of bleach to the vase
5. Replace vase water with fresh water every 2 days.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

The fruit of Monstera is edible and tastes like a cross between pineapple and banana

Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa.

Common Names: Fruit salad plant, Mexican breadfruit, Swiss cheese plant, Monsteria

Stem Length: 40 – 90 cm

Country of Origin: Tropical Central and South America

Available Colours: Green

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber