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Monstera is a perennial woody vine climbing evergreen shrub of the genus Monstera in the family Araceae, also known as Penglai banana, monstera banana and so on. As a typical foliage plant, Monstera is loved and sought after by many flower friends.
In the minds of most flower lovers, monstera is a large foliage plant with feathered leaves. The leaves of this plant are green in color and the stems are very thick. Keeping them in the home can do a good job of purifying the air, and they can also decorate the indoor environment.
Therefore, now flower lovers are very fond of this plant.
However, monstera does not refer to a specific plant, in fact, it is a general term for a class of plants. I believe that not many people know about this, so flower friends know even less about the varieties of monstera. In fact, there are many types of monstera in the market now, but there are about three of them.
These kinds of monstera are not only easy to raise, but also very elegant in shape. Flower friends may wish to learn more about the relevant knowledge, so that they will not be at a loss when purchasing.
1. "Window hole turtle back bamboo" is a kind of turtle back bamboo that everyone is more common. Their leaves have more pinnate lobes, and the holes are larger, some of which reach the leaf margin. The leaves of this monstera are oval in shape and dark green, which is deeply loved by flower friends.
And this plant can also be used for hydroponics, and it can be placed indoors, which makes the indoor environment more elegant.
2. "Spotted Leaf Monstera", in addition to the feather cracks, there are obvious patches or spots on the leaves. Moreover, the leaf color of this monstera is relatively dull, and it is not as green as other monsteras. Spotted leaf monstera is relatively rare, and now it is mostly used for interior decoration, and it is relatively expensive in the market.
3. The leaves of "Porous Monstera" are dark green and the shape is long. The leaves of this monstera have relatively uniform holes, most of which are oval-shaped. The leaves of this variety are very soft and occasionally appear relatively thin.
Nowadays, you can often see this plant in some gardens or landscape belts.
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Monstera is also called Penglai banana and unicorn leaves. The height is 7 meters, and the potted plants are more than one meter to two meters, and the leaf outline of the monstera is heart-ovate, thick leathery, shiny on the surface, pale green, and greenish-white on the back; The stems are green, stout, circumferentially annular, and the petioles are green.
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The stems are lignified, the leaves are large, the profile is heart-shaped, and the petioles are long. Native to Mexico, it is now cultivated everywhere. In the north, indoor potted plants are mainly used for foliage viewing.
The young leaves are heart-shaped and non-porous, broadly ovate, pinnate and deeply lobed when they grow up, with oval perforations between the leaf veins, and the leaves have long stalks and are dark green. The inflorescence of the Buddha flame is boat-shaped, blooms in November, and is pale yellow.
Monstera is also known as "Penglai banana", "wire grass", Araceae evergreen climbing foliage plant, the stem has a brown aerial root, shaped like a wire, so the name "wire grass" leaf oval, in the pinnate leaf veins are tortoiseshell-shaped scattered many oblong holes and deep cracks, its shape resembles a tortoiseshell pattern, the stem has a knot like a bamboo trunk, so it is called "turtle back bamboo".
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Monstera is a plant of the genus Monstera in the family Araceae, climbing shrubs. The stems are green, stout, with pale half-moon-shaped leaf traces, circumferentially ring-shaped, smooth, 3-6 m long, 6 cm thick. petioles green, often up to 1 m long, ventral flattened; Leaves large, contoured heart-ovate, 40-60 cm wide; midrib and lateral veins green; There are 8-10 pairs of secondary lateral veins of the first degree, gradually moving away from each other, and the veins of grade II, III, and IV are reticulated and inconspicuous.
The shape of the bamboo leaves on the back of the turtle is peculiar, the holes are cracked, and it is very similar to 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 perennially green, the stems are stout, there are large crescent-shaped leaf marks on the nodes, there are cord-like fleshy aerial roots, extremely shade-tolerant, and it is a large-scale indoor potted foliage plant.
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There are no holes in the leaves of the small seedlings of the monstera, and there are no notches in the leaf margins. As it grows up, there are more and more notches on the leaf margins, and then there are more and more holes on the leaf surface, and the larger the monstera, the better the ornamentality. Send a small seedling and a big monstera comparison** to show you——
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Monstera is oval in shape.
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There are five varieties of <> monstera, which are oblique-leaved monstera, window-hole monstera, spotted-leaved monstera, porous monstera, long-stemmed monstera, etc., among which the leaves of the oblique leaf monstera have pinnate cracks, the color is bright green, the leaves of the window-hole monstera are scattered with oblong holes, and the leaves of spotted leaves have yellow and white markings.
1. Oblique leaf monstera.
Monstera oblique leaf is a perennial evergreen vine, its leaves are bright green, its leaves have pinnate cracks, Oblique Leaf Monstera can grow to 7-8m in the wild, it is native to tropical rainforests in Mexico and other places, and Oblique Leaf Monstera can absorb harmful gases in the air, can purify indoor air.
2. Window hole turtle back bamboo.
Window hole monstera is also known as wire grass, its rhizome has dark brown aerial roots, just like wires, the leaves of window hole monstera are scattered with oblong holes, with high ornamental value, can beautify the indoor environment, suitable for placing at home as decoration, and window hole monstera is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment.
3. Spotted leaf monstera.
The scientific name of the spotted leaf monstera is called the flowered monstera, it is a plant of the genus Monstera in the Araceae family, the leaves of the spotted leaf monstera have yellow and white spots, there are oval holes between the leaf veins, and the spotted leaf monstera will open pale yellow flowers in November every year, which can be used as an interior decoration bonsai.
4. Porous monstera.
The rhizome of the porous monstera is relatively slender, the yard is bright green, its leaf edge is complete, but the leaf veins are distributed with closely arranged oval and oblong perforations, the plant shape of the porous monstera is beautiful, novel and unique, it is a relatively excellent indoor greening decoration item, and the porous monstera is suitable for growing in the environment with a temperature of 20-25 degrees.
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There are five varieties of Monstera, namely Bamboo, Bamboo, Bamboo, Bamboo, etc., among which the leaves of Bamboo, which have pinnate cracks on the leaves, and the color is bright green, and the leaves of Bamboo, Bamboo, Bamboo, Bamboo, etc., have pinnate cracks on the leaves, and the color is bright green, and the leaves of Bamboo, which are scattered with oblong holes, and the leaves of Bamboo.
1. Oblique leaf monstera.
Monstera oblique leaf is a perennial evergreen vine, its leaves are bright green, its leaves have pinnate cracks, Oblique Leaf Monstera can grow to 7-8m in the wild, it is native to tropical rainforests in Mexico and other places, and Oblique Leaf Monstera can absorb harmful gases in the air, can purify indoor air.
2. Window hole turtle back bamboo.
Window hole monstera is also known as wire grass, its rhizome has dark brown aerial roots, just like wires, the leaves of window hole monstera are scattered with oblong holes, with high ornamental value, can beautify the indoor environment, suitable for placing at home as decoration, and window hole monstera is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment.
3. Spotted leaf monstera.
The scientific name of the spotted leaf monstera is called the flowered monstera, it is a plant of the genus Monstera in the Araceae family, the leaves of the spotted leaf monstera have yellow and white spots, there are oval holes between the leaf veins, and the spotted leaf monstera will open pale yellow flowers in November every year, which can be used as an interior decoration bonsai.
4. Porous monstera.
The rhizome of the porous monstera is relatively slender, showing bright green, its leaf edge is complete, but the leaf veins are distributed with closely arranged oval and oblong perforations, the plant shape of the porous monstera is beautiful, novel and unique, it is a relatively excellent indoor greening decoration item, and the porous monstera is suitable for growing in the environment with a temperature of 20-25 degrees.
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The stems are lignified, the leaves are large, the profile is heart-shaped, and the petioles are long and buried. Native to Mexico, it is now cultivated everywhere. In the north, indoor potted plants are mainly used for foliage viewing.
The young leaves are heart-shaped and non-porous, and when they grow up, they become broadly ovate, pinnate and deeply lobed, and there are oval perforations between the leaf veins, and the leaves have long stalks, dark green. The inflorescence of the Buddha flame is boat-shaped, blooms in November, and is pale yellow.
Monstera is also known as "Penglai banana", "wire grass", Araceae evergreen climbing foliage plant, the stem has brown aerial roots, shaped like wires, so the name "wire grass" leaves are oval, in the pinnate leaf veins are tortoiseshell-shaped scattered with many oblong holes and deep cracks, its shape resembles a tortoiseshell pattern, the stem has knots like bamboo burning round stem, so it is called "turtle back bamboo".
Monstera bamboos like warm and moist, more shady ecological environment, avoid strong light exposure and dryness, not cold-tolerant, in China multi-row greenhouse cultivation, used to arrange halls, living rooms. The suitable temperature for growth is 20-30, 15 stop growing, and the overwintering temperature is 5.
Keep plenty of water in the pot during the growth process of spring, summer and autumn, and reduce watering when it is slightly damp in winter. Resistant to air drying, it is best to wash mature leaves frequently after indoor heating in winter. It is somewhat drought tolerant, but not waterlogging. In the south, it can be planted alone by pools, streams, and stone crevices.
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1. Pocket Monstera It is the smallest among all varieties, and it is very suitable for placing on the coffee table or desk, which has a unique charm.
2. Porous Monstera Its shape is very small and cute, and the leaves are compactly arranged with some large and small holes, but the edges are very smooth and flat. The leaves are torn in a large area, although they are broken, but they are neat, and the appearance is very unique. It grows straight and upright, and it is placed on the desk, which is very elegant.
3. Spotted Leaf Monstera It grows at a height of more than 20 centimeters, and the leaves are torn apart like ribbons, revealing many small holes near the lines, which is very cute like a small skylight.
4. Window hole monstera bamboo Its blades are not torn, but there are many round holes neatly arranged on it, just like a skylight with a unique shape, which is very elegant.
5. Long-stemmed Monstera This is a new type of variant, so its appearance is also quite different from other plants, its stems and leaves are relatively long, and can not grow upright well, it grows a little bend, and the leaves are relatively narrow.
6. This is a relatively common variety, its posture is relatively small, but the growth is relatively weak, and it does not have good standing. The leaves are slanted and dark green in color, and are often used as small potted plants in the home.
The method of cutting stems and planting propagation is relatively simple, and the survival rate is also high, and the time should be in the summer and autumn growth period. If you have three or more leaves, you will be able to grow a new tree from the top of one leaf (one aerial root at the bottom) and cut it with scissors one by one, and then plant it in a separate pot. In this way, between the stems of 1 leaf and 1 aerial root, cut and planted one by one, and some pots of multi-leafed monstera can be divided into 3 4 pots.
The meaning of monstera is very good, it has the meaning of health and longevity, this is because the leaves of the plant are like turtle shells, and the growth period is also very long, so it represents longevity, it is suitable to give it to the elders, which means that the elders in the family can be healthy forever. >>>More
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