Besides the high price, the monstera plant has its benefits

Monstera is a genus of 45 species of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae, native to tropical regions of America. The genus is named from the Latin word for "monster" or "abnormal", and refers to the unusual leaves with natural holes that belong to the genus.

They are evergreen vegetation or vines, growing to heights of 20 meters (66 feet) in trees, climbing through aerial roots that serve as hooks over branches; These roots will also grow into the soil to help support the plant. Since the plant roots both into the soil and in the top of the tree, it is considered a hemiepiphyte. The leaves are alternating, leathery, dark green, very large, 25–90 centimeters (9.8–35.4 inches) long (up to 130 centimeters (51 in) long in M. dubia) and 15–75 centimeters ( 5.9 –29.5 inches) wide, with holes in the leaf blade. The flowers grow on special inflorescences called spadix, which are 5–45 cm (2.0–17.7 inches) long; the fruit is a group of white berries, edible in several species.

The incredible Philodendron monstera deliciosa Usually grown indoors as an ornamental. This type of plant is uncommon and requires more difficult care. It also produces leaves with large white patches, and in some cases half or full leaves with a white color. This condition causes the leaves to lack chlorophyll. So the striped leaves are not the result of sunburn. The striped leaves make the plant look even more beautiful. Moreover, the combination of green with beige. Genetic mutations are extremely rare. In addition, it is not certain that the offspring will be striped. This genetic mutation is likely to occur in 1: 100,000 plants.

In addition, Monstera also has unique characteristics, namely in its habitat, which is a climbing plant for its host. This plant has the nature of hemiphytes, or partially epiphytes. That means his life Monstera hitchhiked first to his host like other epiphytic comments. This is what makes monstera a rare plant that is hard to find. And if you want to have, we have to spend quite a bit.

 

The Philodendron monstera deliciosa  plant has several good benefits among them:

1.      Increase the oxygen stock in the room

2.      Adding to the aesthetic value of the room

3.      It can improve air quality especially if the plants are   indoors.

4.      Adds an elegant impression to the room

5.      Can be used as an investment

6.      contains a high source of nutrients, especially the element K  (Potassium) and vitamin C in the fruit

7.      Absorb non-cancerous air pollutants (such as foam or carpet dust)

8.      Improves Mood

9.      Pretty good color for eyes health

10.  The cut leaves of the Monstera plant can be used as flower arrangements.

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