This Instagram-friendly greenie is famous for its large and glossy leaves with a distinctive split. Monstera isn’t a fussy plant but needs some space to reach its full potential.
Monstera is a climbing native of South America. In the tropical rainforest, This green giant can reach towering heights thanks to aerial roots that anchor plants to trees, walls, and other surfaces. Monsteras like when you provide them with a moss pole for aerial roots to anchor the stem.
Monstera deliciosa has large leaves with characteristic holes that turn into splits when the plant matures. Indoors, Monstera can grow 1-2 feet (30-60cm) in height per year.