Introduction to Monstera deliciosa, Flower Language of Monstera deliciosa

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1. Family and genus

2. Form

3. Habits

4. Reproduction

5. Flower language

Monstera is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Araceae family and the genus Monstera. It is also known as turtle banana, electric wire orchid, Penglai banana, etc. It is native to Mexico. The leaves of Monstera deliciosa are relatively large, heart-shaped and oval in outline, with some holes on them. The flowers are spathes and are yellow-white in color. Monstera prefers fertile, loose sandy soil, likes warmth, and is relatively shade-tolerant. Monstera propagation methods include sowing, cutting, and division. The cutting method is very commonly used.

1. Family and Genus

Monstera is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Araceae family and the genus Monstera. It is also called turtle banana, electric wire orchid, Penglai banana, Tieweed, Philodendron perforata, etc. are native to Mexico. They are now distributed in a wide area and are also cultivated in my country.

2. Form

Monstera is a climbing shrub with green stems and relatively strong roots. The petioles are green, relatively long, and can reach about 1 meter in length. The leaves are relatively large, and are heart-shaped and oval in outline. The width of adult Monstera deliciosa leaves is about 40-60 cm. The surface of the leaves is shiny and has some holes. . The flowers belong to the spathe, which has a nearly cylindrical spadix, and the flower color is yellow-white.

3. Habits

Monstera prefers to grow in fertile, loose, sandy soil and cannot tolerate wet growth environments. It likes warmth, and the optimum temperature for growth is around 20-25 degrees Celsius. It cannot tolerate cold in winter, and may suffer frost damage if the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius. It is relatively shade tolerant, but it needs a certain amount of sunlight to grow and cannot lack sunlight.

4. Reproduction

To propagate Monstera deliciosa, you can choose the methods of sowing, cutting, and dividing. Among them, cutting is a very commonly used method.

5. Flower language

The flower language of Monstera deliciosa is better, which means health and longevity.

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