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Araceae
Fruit Salad Plant Flower
Monstera deliciosa
Longevity and respect.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Monstera
- Native to
- Southern Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- Up to 20 meters (climbing)
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, well-draining
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The fruit takes over a year to ripen and tastes like a mix of banana, pineapple, and mango.
- The iconic leaf holes are called fenestrations and help the plant withstand tropical winds.
- Monstera deliciosa was first described scientifically in 1849.
- The unripe fruit contains oxalic acid which can cause intense burning in the mouth.
- In the wild, this plant uses aerial roots to climb trees up to 20 meters high.
Color meanings
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Dedication
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Honor
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