Can monstera be domesticated? How to raise?

Yes, this plant looks very good-looking. The plant should be planted in moist soil, without too much sunlight, and in a very warm environment.

OK. Plants are suitable for growing in warm places, but not too much sunlight, and the soil has a lot of organic fertilizer.

Turtle back vine is also known as Penglai banana, wire orchid, turtle back taro, turtle back bamboo, is a plant of the family Araceae. The leaf shape is peculiar, the hole is cracked, and it resembles the back of a turtle. The stem nodes are thick and resemble Luohan bamboo, dark brown aerial roots, criss-crossing and alternating, and shaped like electric wires.

Its leaves are green all year round and extremely shade-tolerant, making it a famous indoor large-scale potted foliage plant. Monstera is often used for potted ornamentation in Europe, America and Japan, and is more common in decorating guest rooms and window sills. In addition to potted plants, South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Mexico in Central America are often planted on porches or next to buildings, so that monstera can grow on trellises or attach to walls, making them an excellent vertical greening material.

Since the early 80s of the 20th century, China has introduced a large number of monstera vines from the United States, and the potted seedlings sown are deeply loved by the masses, and there has been a monstera fever. So far, the large potted monstera has become the main backbone material of the hotel lobby. The potted monstera produced with the support of snake wood pillars in the south sells well all over the country and has become one of the fist products in Guangdong foliage plants.

Monstera has entered thousands of households.

It is very suitable for keeping at home. First of all, because its appearance is relatively beautiful, the leaves are thick green, and it has a different feeling, so keeping it in the guy can increase the value of ornamentation, bring vitality and freshness to the home, and relieve the fatigue of eyesight. It can also absorb harmful substances in the house and purify the indoor air, which can be said to be more suitable for keeping at home.

And then its meaning is very good, as you can know from the name, its leaves are like the shell behind a turtle, symbolizing longevity and health. Therefore, it is very suitable for breeding with the elderly at home, and you can also give potted plants as gifts to the elderly.

Despite its benefits, it contains trace amounts of toxins that are found in the juice of the body. If you accidentally eat it or rub your eyes after touching it, it will affect your body, but you don't have to worry too much, it won't have any effect on people under normal maintenance. However, it is necessary to instruct the elderly and children in the family, they have poor discrimination ability and need to pay special attention.

The cultivation methods of monstera include: conservation management, water supply, and nutrient supply.

1. Maintenance management

Turtle back disturbs the first row of bamboo is a shade-loving plant, celery in daily maintenance, it needs to be placed in a cooler environment to avoid the plant being exposed to strong sunlight, but also need to loosen the soil of the monstera, so that the root system of the plant can breathe better.

2. Provide moisture

In the process of growth, the demand for water is greater, you can water the plant every 2-3 days, keep the soil moist when watering, and avoid watering too much, resulting in water accumulation in the soil, affecting the normal growth of the monstera.

3. Provide nutrients

In the growth period, you can fertilize the plant once every half a month, so that the monstera can absorb sufficient nutrients and grow more vigorously, and the fertilizer needs to be diluted when fertilizing to avoid excessive fertilizer concentration, burn the rhizome of the plant, and lead to a decrease in absorption function.

The meaning of the monstera

1. Health and longevity

The shape of the leaves of the turtle is very special, much like the shell on the back of the turtle, and the life span of the turtle and the turtle is relatively long, so the meaning of the turtle is health and longevity, which is very suitable for the elders, symbolizing that they can be healthy and live a long life.

2. Add blessings

The leaves of the monstera can maintain its green color all year round, and its vitality is also very tenacious, it can be placed in the study or living room, adding a lot of vitality to the home, and can also wish the family success in their studies or careers.

3. Full of love

Monstera also has the meaning of being full of love and adding love. It has a high ornamental value, so it is often used to decorate the environment, and placing it in the bedroom can not only promote the relationship between couples, but also play a role in purifying the air and improving the quality of sleep.

Monstera is a common household green plant, the leaves are hypertrophied and the leaf shape is peculiar, and it also has the effect of purifying the air, placing it in the home in a fresh and elegant atmosphere.

So how do you keep Monstera evergreen all year round?

This loss of flame resistance should start from its maintenance environment. Monstera likes a warm and moist growing environment, does not like strong light exposure, does not like dry environments, and is very shade tolerant. And it likes to grow in loose and fertile humus soil, so I want it to be evergreen all year round and maintain it according to its habits.

Clause. 1. Soil.

The plant is large and the root system is relatively developed, so it is best to choose loose, breathable and fertile soil. It can be mixed with humus soil and granular soil, or with peaty soil and river sand. If there is pine needle soil, it is best to add Issei pine needle soil to make the soil slightly acidic.

Clause. 2. Watering.

Monstera is very fast in the suitable growth time, in the spring, autumn and summer watering must be sufficient, it is best to keep the potting soil often in a slightly wet state. When the surface of the potting soil is dry, it should be watered thoroughly in time, and the windows should be opened frequently for ventilation, so that watering too much will not cause water and rotten roots.

Clause. 3. Illumination.

Monstera likes an environment with plenty of scattered light, so it can be easily raised in the living room and other places. However, it should not be placed in the shade for a long time to avoid causing stem nodes to grow and plants to lodging. Don't let the sun be too strong, the sun is too strong and it is easy to sunburn the plates and cause damage.

Clause. Fourth, fertilization.

Monstera grows particularly fast. Fertilization must not be lacking. Fertilizers supplemented twice a month with multiple elements or fertilizers based on nitrogen and potassium fertilizers can be used. Because it is difficult to flower, it is usually given half of the potassium-based fertilizer to let it grow branches and leaves.

Clause. Fifth, the spring temperature is guaranteed.

This southern plant is generally not frost-tolerant, and must be kept above 10 degrees in winter. Let it keep warm so that it can grow all the time, if it is placed at minus five degrees, it is easy to frostbite the leaves.

The leaves of monstera are huge, and if they are placed in the home, they will often be covered with some dust, so they should be wiped with water or a towel frequently. Keeping the pages clean and beautiful also ensures that the foliage absorbs smoothly.

It grows very tall, and it grows a lot of aerial roots as it grows. This aerial root can absorb nutrients and moisture in the air independently, and it is best not to cut it off.

Do these points can raise a good monstera, raise it to the four seasons of oily green, the plant is very huge, and can even climb several meters high.

1.Temperature

Controlling the temperature of the growing environment of Monstera chinensis at 15-30 will make the plant growth more advantageous. When it is less than 5, the plant grows slowly and enters the dormant period, so it can be moved to a warm place indoors for maintenance, and the temperature of overwintering should be controlled at about 10. When the temperature is higher than 35, it is necessary to shade properly, and cool down with caution.

2.Watering

Monstera likes a moist environment, so it is necessary to keep the wetness of the potting soil at all times, not too dry, and no water accumulation. The amount of watering should be moderate, and it is not advisable to water a large amount at one time.

3.Fertilization

Ensure that the growth of monstera has sufficient fertility in order to promote the growth of the plant higher. Fertilize every 10-20 days during the growing season, and use thin liquid fertilizer. When fertilizing, follow the principle of thin fertilizer and frequent application, and it is forbidden to fertilize during the dormant period of the plant.

4.Pests and diseases

Long-term cultivation of monstera in a poorly ventilated environment, is likely to be harmed by scale insects, you can use a face towel or toothpaste in life to wipe the insect infestation area, put it in a well-ventilated place to slow the seedlings.

5.Trim

Monstera is vigorous, and it is found that some places grow more vigorously, so it needs to be cut off with Sun Najing's sterilized scissors to promote the growth of side branches. However, in general, large pruning should not be carried out to avoid excessive pruning affecting the growth of the plant.