Morphological Feature
Monstera deliciosa aka Penglai banana, wire - Lan, monstera, leaf turtle, is a plant of the genus Monstera of Araceae Monstera deliciosa aka Penglai banana, wire - Lan, monstera, leaf turtle, is a plant of the genus Monstera of Araceae . leaf flower form, hole, crack - and that look a lot like a turtle on its stalk leaf flower form, hole, crack - and that look a lot like a turtle on its stalk .
stout - looking like Han bamboo, dark brown and more air, cross - shaped, with its leaves year - round green wire stout - looking like Han bamboo, dark brown and more air, cross - shaped, with its leaves year - round green wire ., extremely resistant to the female, is a well - known in the field of big indoor pot plant , extremely resistant to the female, is a well - known in the field of big indoor pot plant .
Stems green, stout, and pale - moon - shaped trace, Zhou is ring - shaped, smooth, 3 - 6 meters long, 6 cm, length of internode of the 6 - 7 cm, with aerial roots Stems green, stout, and pale - moon - shaped trace, Zhou is ring - shaped, smooth, 3 - 6 meters long, 6 cm, length of internode of the 6 - 7 cm, with aerial roots . green petiole, often up to 1 metre long, flat ventral surface, 4 - 5 cm wide, abaxial midvein obtusely rounded, rough, and sharp edges, the base is very wide,folding clasps, arranged like tiles, shaped as a fleur - de - lis, both sides of the sheath width, tapering upwards, and dropping off of the edges of the petiole into a crepe undulate;Big blade, the contour of the heart - shaped ovate, broad 40 - 60 cm, thick, leathery, shiny surfaces, light green, the back of the green - white edge pinnate, lateral veins there had some accounting difference (1 - 2 a great cavity, close to the ribs in the 40 - to transverse circular, 1.5 -4 cm wide, to the outside as a transverse ellipsoid, 5 - 6 cm wide;in that rib and lateral veins on the surface of the green, the back of the green and white, on both sides with a ridge;I times lateral veins 8 - 10, the base of close to each other, away from the upwardly tapered, II, III, IV grade veins reticulate, not obviously
inflorescence stem 15 - 30 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick, green, rough inflorescence stem 15 - 30 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick, green, rough . spathe thickly leathery, broadly ovate, navicular, suberect, apex beaked, 20 - 25 cm long, artificially flattened wide 15 - 17. 5 cm, with pale yellow spikes (
nearly cylindrical, with a length of 17. 5 - 20 cm, crude 4 - 5 cm, yellowish anthers linear , , .
pollen yellowish white pistils turbinate, 7 - 8 mm long, the stigmas small, linear, longitudinal, and yellow, pollen yellowish white pistils turbinate, 7 - 8 mm long, the stigmas small, linear, longitudinal, and yellow,. berries slightly raised pale yellow, the stigma surrounding green with purple spots, 1 cm long, coarse 7. 5 mm
florescence 8 - 9 months, a year after flowering to fruit maturation florescence 8 - 9 months, a year after flowering to fruit maturation .
Growth Habit
Monstera deliciosa Chang An epiphyte on tall trees in the rainforests of the Monstera deliciosa Chang An epiphyte on tall trees in the rainforests of the . in warm and moist environment, avoid light exposure and drying, shade - tolerant, easy to grow in the fertile and porous, a large amount of water absorption, good water slightly acidic loam, humus or peat in warm and moist environment, avoid light exposure and drying, shade - tolerant, easy to grow in the fertile and porous, a large amount of water absorption, good water slightly acidic loam, humus or peat .
best fitting temperature 20 - 25.degree. C., below 5 DEG C is prone to freezing, and when the temperature rises to 32 DEG C, stop the growth of the
Distribution Area
Monstera in Europe, America and Japan, often used in ornamental plants, adorn the carriage and the windowsill, Monstera in Europe, America and Japan, often used in ornamental plants, adorn the carriage and the windowsill, . was more widespread in Brazil, Argentina and Central America in Mexico after the potted plant, for planting in the corridors or buildings, Monstera sprawls scaffolding or adnate to the wall, becomes an excellent material for greening work was more widespread in Brazil, Argentina and Central America in Mexico after the potted plant, for planting in the corridors or buildings, Monstera sprawls scaffolding or adnate to the wall, becomes an excellent material for greening work .
Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, and is cultivated in the field, Beijing, Hubei and planting more native Mexican Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, and is cultivated in the field, Beijing, Hubei and planting more native Mexican . greenhouse, various cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions for its attractive greenhouse, various cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions for its attractive .
Breeding Method
Reproduction may be by seeding, cutting, layering and sowing time Reproduction may be by seeding, cutting, layering and sowing time . Monstera summer - flowering, for the purpose of improving seed of seed - setting percentage, artificial pollination, to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 3 to 4 when the secondary best pollination, and pollination success
seeds mature from pollination needs 15 months seeds mature from pollination needs 15 months . Seeds long ellipsoid, yellowish green, green - bean - like after flooding on Seeds long ellipsoid, yellowish green, green - bean - like after flooding on .
sowing should be carried out in the interior, the sowing, a potted can be sowing should be carried out in the interior, the sowing, a potted can be . seeds placed in warm water of 40. degree. C. for 10 hours, sowing available plain soil, sandy soil and planting soil shall be sterilized at high temp
spacing 4 - 5cm soil thickness 0.2 - 0.8cm in lenght, spray enough water, cover the small shed,After sowing and room temperature for 20 to 25. degree. C., humidity was kept at 90% or more as in the process of seeding
room temperature is too low, not only affect the emergence of the plants, seeds and even the occurrence of water - soaked rotting room temperature is too low, not only affect the emergence of the plants, seeds and even the occurrence of water - soaked rotting . seedlings at the early stages of the stems and leaves, green curved cone (41), and a week later. The cotyledon is gradually unfolded as the heart - shaped, is formed on the stem and leaf of a young plant seedlings
strong phototaxis, light, temperature, humidity, under conditions suitable for growth of relatively fast strong phototaxis, light, temperature, humidity, under conditions suitable for growth of relatively fast . Miaomiao high seeding to the left, there were 2 true leaves in pot in Miaomiao high seeding to the left, there were 2 true leaves in pot in .
cuttings may be actually buried stem section is planted to the one - year - old mother of the stalk has been cut, the retention of the following: 3 - 4 base stem,let them function in the segment of the saphenous bud germination, truncated stems very soon after the birth to two new pumping stem, continued growth cuttings may be actually buried stem section is planted to the one - year - old mother of the stalk has been cut, the retention of the following: 3 - 4 base stem,let them function in the segment of the saphenous bud germination, truncated stems very soon after the birth to two new pumping stem, continued growth . it's off by 2 - 3 stems from a dissected between, in the following three methods 1) parietal buried stems: The stalk of Monstera deliciosa no top buds and axillary buds it's off by 2 - 3 stems from a dissected between, in the following three methods 1) parietal buried stems: The stalk of Monstera deliciosa no top buds and axillary buds .
the stalk of the petiole in the upper portion of the blade leaf of the original breeds within the body and pumping and beef are milky white in the longitudinal direction of the coating by the bracts, bract leaves after the birth, the leaves on the stalk after deployment also extends with its forward section, while in the lower half of the leaves leaving a groove in the plant continuously upward growth the stalk of the petiole in the upper portion of the blade leaf of the original breeds within the body and pumping and beef are milky white in the longitudinal direction of the coating by the bracts, bract leaves after the birth, the leaves on the stalk after deployment also extends with its forward section, while in the lower half of the leaves leaving a groove in the plant continuously upward growth ., while the right to the top of the stalk stem cutting propagation should be planted with parietal buried,after rooting on the petiole of bracts will soon be able to rip and sprout new leaves of cuttage plants can be formed that year , while the right to the top of the stalk stem cutting propagation should be planted with parietal buried,after rooting on the petiole of bracts will soon be able to rip and sprout new leaves of cuttage plants can be formed that year .
. bury stem when the stem section may planted upright plain of sand and peat are mixed in accordance with the substrate, and interposing a bamboo stick and top leaves straight bury stem when the stem section may planted upright plain of sand and peat are mixed in accordance with the substrate, and interposing a bamboo stick and top leaves straight .
(2) with the side of the leaf, bury stem method: by knocking out the stems, on the site, taken mostly stems with leaves, bury stem when it would be preferable to retain a blade, such that the root and leaf growth was surprisingly beneficial (2) with the side of the leaf, bury stem method: by knocking out the stems, on the site, taken mostly stems with leaves, bury stem when it would be preferable to retain a blade, such that the root and leaf growth was surprisingly beneficial . generally retains the base leaf on, stem segments with the soil material with the surface of the oblique 30o is buried in the substrate, and interposing a bamboo stick and blade rods up generally retains the base leaf on, stem segments with the soil material with the surface of the oblique 30o is buried in the substrate, and interposing a bamboo stick and blade rods up .
(3) without leaves, bury stem: the stem of the lower stem section mostly without vanes,they can be centralized in one of the most cutting of the container, and the soil surface is 15 degrees of shallow - buried in the substrate 2, and the apex section of the ring with the soil surface towards the apex of the crescent - shaped leaf scars on the (3) without leaves, bury stem: the stem of the lower stem section mostly without vanes,they can be centralized in one of the most cutting of the container, and the soil surface is 15 degrees of shallow - buried in the substrate 2, and the apex section of the ring with the soil surface towards the apex of the crescent - shaped leaf scars on the . regardless of the above method, the buried before transplanting should be put on the aerial roots of regardless of the above method, the buried before transplanting should be put on the aerial roots of .
cut would be in late spring and early summer, a well - ventilated room or in a shade under cut would be in late spring and early summer, a well - ventilated room or in a shade under . cuttings should always be placed inconspicuously to conserve, often spray water, keeping the substrate sufficiently wet, improve air humidity cuttings should always be placed inconspicuously to conserve, often spray water, keeping the substrate sufficiently wet, improve air humidity .
20 - 25 deg.c to beactive, 35 - 50 days is expected to undertake layering of rooting in 5 ~ 8 months,growth during the first year of the internodes of the birth of aerial roots are inserted in the bottle or pot buried in the soil, for about 1 month may be in a lot of fibrous root in 5 ~ 8 months,growth during the first year of the internodes of the birth of aerial roots are inserted in the bottle or pot buried in the soil, for about 1 month may be in a lot of fibrous root .
plants could be up to 2 cm, with a sharp knife to cut the lower internodes Monstera deliciosa, the sliced section of stem segments with aerial roots of scindapsus aureus in the bowl portion can be carried out in the summer and autumn plants could be up to 2 cm, with a sharp knife to cut the lower internodes Monstera deliciosa, the sliced section of stem segments with aerial roots of scindapsus aureus in the bowl portion can be carried out in the summer and autumn . the breed that divide individual plant, monstera deliciosa large collaterals for the whole of the split, with some aerial roots directly planted in the cask or bowl, not only high survival rate, fast shaping speed the breed that divide individual plant, monstera deliciosa large collaterals for the whole of the split, with some aerial roots directly planted in the cask or bowl, not only high survival rate, fast shaping speed .
Cultivation Techniques
Monstera deliciosa, usually with a pot leaf mold, garden soil, and sand was mixed as a matrix in the cultivation of the Monstera deliciosa, usually with a pot leaf mold, garden soil, and sand was mixed as a matrix in the cultivation of the . plus a small amount of bone meal, dried cow dung manure for plus a small amount of bone meal, dried cow dung manure for .
it prefers moist, during growth, the need for adequate moisture, always keep the soil wetness;in dry weather but also to the foliar spray of water to keep moist air, in order to facilitate the growth of leaves and stems, bright - coloured autumn leaves it prefers moist, during growth, the need for adequate moisture, always keep the soil wetness;in dry weather but also to the foliar spray of water to keep moist air, in order to facilitate the growth of leaves and stems, bright - coloured autumn leaves . may gradually reduce the watering amount may gradually reduce the watering amount .
monstera deliciosa is a fertilizer loving flowers, is to promote the growth of the 4 September monthly Shi twice lean liquid fertilizer, the fertilizer is by leaf color, growing season drew the attention of the people monstera deliciosa is a fertilizer loving flowers, is to promote the growth of the 4 September monthly Shi twice lean liquid fertilizer, the fertilizer is by leaf color, growing season drew the attention of the people . codpieces, bogey direct glare, particularly in midsummer is not placed in direct sun, otherwise easy to cause the vane to Stargazer, burns, codpieces, bogey direct glare, particularly in midsummer is not placed in direct sun, otherwise easy to cause the vane to Stargazer, burns, .
affect the ornamental value of bamboo blade sometimes occur, timely spray thiophanate or Carbendazim Fungicide, lest the illness spread affect the ornamental value of bamboo blade sometimes occur, timely spray thiophanate or Carbendazim Fungicide, lest the illness spread . Monstera Reproduces easily, available Monstera Reproduces easily, available .
cuttage and seeding method cuttage and seeding method.
Reproduction By Seeding
Monstera deliciosa summer - flowering, for the purpose of improving seed of seed - setting percentage, artificial pollination, to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 3 to 4 when the secondary best pollination, and pollination success seeds mature from pollination needs 15 months seeds mature from pollination needs 15 months .
seed developmental stages and pay attention to ventilation and water management, to urge strong satiety seed developmental stages and pay attention to ventilation and water management, to urge strong satiety . seeds placed in warm water of 40. degree. C. for 10 hours, planting soil shall be sterilized at high temp
Monstera seed is bigger, can be used for on - demand, after sowing and at room temperature for 20 to 25. degree. C., a tank flap on the plastic film, to maintain 80 percent humidity, sowing generally 20 ~ 25 days after germination seeding process such as the room temperature is too low, not only affect the emergence,Water - soaked decay occurs even seed seeding process such as the room temperature is too low, not only affect the emergence,Water - soaked decay occurs even seed .
Cutting Propagation
Spring and autumn are part of stem cuttings in the spring and autumn and 4 ~ 5 months of September and October, the best result since this time Air temperature Spring and autumn are part of stem cuttings in the spring and autumn and 4 ~ 5 months of September and October, the best result since this time Air temperature . Sandin incision healing take root, survive and fast selecting stem cuttings Sandin incision healing take root, survive and fast selecting stem cuttings .
Organization of substantial growth of one - year - old branch cuttings were 20 ~ 25 cm long, and cut off the base of the vane between the upper end of the leaflet, the cut length of the aerial roots, retain the short aerial roots to absorb moisture, Fagen Organization of substantial growth of one - year - old branch cuttings were 20 ~ 25 cm long, and cut off the base of the vane between the upper end of the leaflet, the cut length of the aerial roots, retain the short aerial roots to absorb moisture, Fagen . slotter for both coarse sand and peat humus in the soil or of a mixed matrix, a post - interpolation is about 25 ~ 27. degree. C. and high air humidity, after about 1 month before start after
rooting cuttings rooting,stem segments with axillary bud also begins to sprout leaves in order to accelerate the growth of the seedlings, kept at room temperature 10. degree. C. or more, applications of liquid fertilizer, inserting second - year seedlings after molding can be made as desired commodity hang adorn, wooden or steel container can be formulated, with a built - in leather palm, put on the fertile humus in the soil, the root of the monstera deliciosa planted, hanging as commodity hang adorn, wooden or steel container can be formulated, with a built - in leather palm, put on the fertile humus in the soil, the root of the monstera deliciosa planted, hanging as commodity .
Vegetative Propagation
In summer, large monstera deliciosa of collateral for the whole of the split, with some aerial roots directly planted in the cask or bowl, not only the survival rate is high, the material for the moulding of fast In summer, large monstera deliciosa of collateral for the whole of the split, with some aerial roots directly planted in the cask or bowl, not only the survival rate is high, the material for the moulding of fast . 1980 monstera deliciosa with Danish top and axillary buds of the stems as explants for tissue culture 1980 monstera deliciosa with Danish top and axillary buds of the stems as explants for tissue culture .
MS media plus 10 mg / l 6 - benzyl - amino - adenine and 2 mg / l indole acetate, under the conditions of 30.d egree. C., 6 weeks of callus and adventitious buds and then the adventitious buds were transferred to MS medium with 2 mg / l indole acetate Erlenmeyer flasks, 4 ~ 6 weeks induced rooting and then the adventitious buds were transferred to MS medium with 2 mg / l indole acetate Erlenmeyer flasks, 4 ~ 6 weeks induced rooting .
Cultivation And Management
Monstera deliciosa easy planting Monstera deliciosa easy planting . To shorten growth period, improve the ornamental effect, maintenance should be paid attention to the following points: the fear of the light exposure To shorten growth period, improve the ornamental effect, maintenance should be paid attention to the following points: the fear of the light exposure .
monstera deliciosa is typical of shade - tolerant plants, in mass production facilities shall be provided on the shade, available 50% shading, particularly sowing seedlings and rooted, avoid direct sunlight so as to avoid the blade burns monstera deliciosa is typical of shade - tolerant plants, in mass production facilities shall be provided on the shade, available 50% shading, particularly sowing seedlings and rooted, avoid direct sunlight so as to avoid the blade burns . molding plants shade during the summer also should pay attention to, otherwise the blade aging, lack of natural luster, affect the ornamental value of dicamba molding plants shade during the summer also should pay attention to, otherwise the blade aging, lack of natural luster, affect the ornamental value of dicamba .
. Monstera air dried naturally growing in rainforest, moist potting soil. But water will do the same for the root rot of the plant stop growing, the leaves droop, loss of gloss,rugged blade
watering should master the principles of Ning is not wet, dry, often keep the soil moist but not flooded, in spring and autumn every 2 ~ 3 days water 1 times watering should master the principles of Ning is not wet, dry, often keep the soil moist but not flooded, in spring and autumn every 2 ~ 3 days water 1 times . in the middle of the summer in addition to the daily watering, the desired water multiple times, to maintain the fresh foliage, spraying suspension cultivation should be more diligent in the middle of the summer in addition to the daily watering, the desired water multiple times, to maintain the fresh foliage, spraying suspension cultivation should be more diligent .
winter evaporation, to reduce the amount of watering winter evaporation, to reduce the amount of watering . .
good thin fat Qin Shi monstera deliciosa is a comparison of the fertilizer plant. It is made of multiple new leaves, leaf green and natural - looking shiny, Growth period every half moon fertilizers was used once, fertilizing the foliar fertilizer solution contamination while monstera deliciosa root comparison of tender, bogey Shi Sheng concentrated fertilizer and fertilizer, to avoid burning the roots monstera deliciosa root comparison of tender, bogey Shi Sheng concentrated fertilizer and fertilizer, to avoid burning the roots .
best use "Hui"20 8 20 seasons with high potassium nitrate fertilizer 20 - 20 - 20 and the universal fertilizer, Monstera of growth is more favorable for the shaping required binding best use "Hui"20 8 20 seasons with high potassium nitrate fertilizer 20 - 20 - 20 and the universal fertilizer, Monstera of growth is more favorable for the shaping required binding . .
monstera deliciosa is a large ornamental plant with rough leaves, especially of the adult plant ramets, should be arranged for the frame binding, avoid lodging variant monstera deliciosa is a large ornamental plant with rough leaves, especially of the adult plant ramets, should be arranged for the frame binding, avoid lodging variant . .
To be dismantled after a while, after the stem segments with leaf growth on the densely packed, dendritic growth is too long, the whole attention to pruning, natural and beautiful To be dismantled after a while, after the stem segments with leaf growth on the densely packed, dendritic growth is too long, the whole attention to pruning, natural and beautiful .
Disease Prevention And Control
mealy - bug is the most common pest of Monstera deliciosa, a small amount when an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC 1000 fold liquid to spray the mealy - bug is the most common pest of Monstera deliciosa, a small amount when an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC 1000 fold liquid to spray the . common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying .
North For Breeding
Monstera deliciosa, native to the tropical rain forest, evergreen perennial vine flowers, flowering hard in the north, with the cut vines are propagated by Monstera deliciosa, native to the tropical rain forest, evergreen perennial vine flowers, flowering hard in the north, with the cut vines are propagated by . tendrilled vine propagation should choose good tendrilled vine propagation should choose good .
having 5 or more leaves of the plants due to time having 5 or more leaves of the plants due to time . tendrilled vine monstera deliciosa is a moist and prefers warmer weather and the flowers, the 7 August is the growth midseason tendrilled vine monstera deliciosa is a moist and prefers warmer weather and the flowers, the 7 August is the growth midseason .
at this time in the survival rate of their highest at this time in the survival rate of their highest . tendrilled vine but, this time cutting propagation of vine plants, development can only grow for 1 - 2 leaves form due to the arrival of autumn. a growing year cannot provide ornamental
So, tendrilled vine in the skilled in the art,may also be performed in advance of May to the beginning of So, tendrilled vine in the skilled in the art,may also be performed in advance of May to the beginning of . tendrilled vine tendrilled vine in one or two days before the operation should be stopped watering pot soil slightly in favor of the dry operation tendrilled vine tendrilled vine in one or two days before the operation should be stopped watering pot soil slightly in favor of the dry operation .
tendrilled vine, firstly, a pot, and then by hand gently peeled root soil, wound together in a neat and clean the roots by tendrilled vine, firstly, a pot, and then by hand gently peeled root soil, wound together in a neat and clean the roots by . can then be disregarded according to the main vine of developmental situation and root of the intensity of the determined tendrilled vine and locations where cutouts can then be disregarded according to the main vine of developmental situation and root of the intensity of the determined tendrilled vine and locations where cutouts .
Generally, tendrilled vine after the maternal lines should be kept for at least 3 pieces of leaf, growth is not easy to restore Generally, tendrilled vine after the maternal lines should be kept for at least 3 pieces of leaf, growth is not easy to restore . on the main stem about 4 centimeters in diameter, may be single - incision, weaker plants may be 2 - 3 is connected to a section cut on the main stem about 4 centimeters in diameter, may be single - incision, weaker plants may be 2 - 3 is connected to a section cut .
It should additionally be noted that, in each of the monstera deliciosa cv. Only one eyes,potato5 is distinguished by the fact that Ging's surface is slightly convex and, in the event of an incision in eye position, in which the germination Ging. I never should have been more considerate factors, may be cut out of the vine leaves on the stem are cut off in advance, in order to more quickly induce sprout, and then the knife was put on the main stem is cut crosswise slits to avoid cutting the root factors, may be cut out of the vine leaves on the stem are cut off in advance, in order to more quickly induce sprout, and then the knife was put on the main stem is cut crosswise slits to avoid cutting the root .
, , . eye near the petioles were cut short stems, which can be placed ready in advance of the basin, basin shall be in accordance with the size of the roots, should not be too large or too small eye near the petioles were cut short stems, which can be placed ready in advance of the basin, basin shall be in accordance with the size of the roots, should not be too large or too small .
flowerpot bottom should first put a layer of coarse sand, ina way that shall facilitate water drainage, followed by the addition of humus or common homeland, flowerpot bottom should first put a layer of coarse sand, ina way that shall facilitate water drainage, followed by the addition of humus or common homeland,. without adding fertilizer and then cut short stalks lying in the basin, so as to fill all buried root, short stem is just exposed without adding fertilizer and then cut short stalks lying in the basin, so as to fill all buried root, short stem is just exposed .
hand lightly press the soil, water, placed in the position of the intermediate light hand lightly press the soil, water, placed in the position of the intermediate light . .
proper watering every few days by using a position of an eye appeared, and gradually grows with new buds proper watering every few days by using a position of an eye appeared, and gradually grows with new buds .
Potted Plant Management
potted with rotten leaf and 3 parts of compost + 3 parts, 4 parts of sand and soil cultivating potted with rotten leaf and 3 parts of compost + 3 parts, 4 parts of sand and soil cultivating . every spring for changing pot, the pot was added over a period of the decomposed manure or phosphorus, and potash manure for every spring for changing pot, the pot was added over a period of the decomposed manure or phosphorus, and potash manure for .
growing season must be often watered with a watering Ning grasp wet DO NOT DRY principle, hold basin ground wet, the summer want often to foliar spraying, maintaining higher air humidity growing season must be often watered with a watering Ning grasp wet DO NOT DRY principle, hold basin ground wet, the summer want often to foliar spraying, maintaining higher air humidity . winter temperature requirements cannot go below 10 DEG C, in order to prevent cold air from Xi, Yi of abscission of leaves winter temperature requirements cannot go below 10 DEG C, in order to prevent cold air from Xi, Yi of abscission of leaves .
winter basin soil and dry, slightly damp, wet rot easily leaves winter basin soil and dry, slightly damp, wet rot easily leaves . every 3 ~ 5 days at room temperature and with identical or similar to that of the water jet is sprayed once leaves, remove the indoor dust pollution,Plants often remain fresh and colorful every 3 ~ 5 days at room temperature and with identical or similar to that of the water jet is sprayed once leaves, remove the indoor dust pollution,Plants often remain fresh and colorful .
5 ~ 9 months, once every 2 weeks or so Shi lean liquid fertilizer, foliar fertilizer once growth peaks of Shi, to 0. 1% of urea or an aqueous solution of 0. 2% of potassium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution better during the overwintering period shall be less or no fertilizer is needed in fertile soils better during the overwintering period shall be less or no fertilizer is needed in fertile soils .
period of growth, the moisture is enough and always keep culture soil and is wet, every 2 - 3 days shall be watered once;the weather is dry and apply to the foliar spray of water to keep the air moist, not dry wet master Ning watering of principles, in order to facilitate the growth of leaves and stems, bright - coloured autumn leaves period of growth, the moisture is enough and always keep culture soil and is wet, every 2 - 3 days shall be watered once;the weather is dry and apply to the foliar spray of water to keep the air moist, not dry wet master Ning watering of principles, in order to facilitate the growth of leaves and stems, bright - coloured autumn leaves . may gradually reduce the watering amount may gradually reduce the watering amount .
watering too much lead to rot, but should still remain a relatively humid air, every 7 - 10 days to foliar spraying wat to maintain plants evergreen freshness of Fertilizer Reqirement watering too much lead to rot, but should still remain a relatively humid air, every 7 - 10 days to foliar spraying wat to maintain plants evergreen freshness of Fertilizer Reqirement . Monstera relatively, so as to promote the growth of the 4 - 9 months of dilute liquid fertilizer twice monthly Shi Monstera relatively, so as to promote the growth of the 4 - 9 months of dilute liquid fertilizer twice monthly Shi .
growing season drew the attention of the shade, half - female, bogey direct glare, particularly in midsummer is not placed in direct sun, otherwise easy to cause leaf burn Stargazer, affect the ornamental value of Monstera via growing season drew the attention of the shade, half - female, bogey direct glare, particularly in midsummer is not placed in direct sun, otherwise easy to cause leaf burn Stargazer, affect the ornamental value of Monstera via . 2 - 3 year of planting,stalk is too high, up to 1.5 m above sea level, but could not stand erect, and can be inserted the supporting bamboo poles, anti - lodging
monstera deliciosa root 1 large pot with 1. 3 - 1. 5 - meter sticks which are inserted in the trough, planted on Monstera deliciosa, a anti - lodging, two posts of luxuriant growth of or excessively high stalk cut stem, promotes the mother plant re - sprouting stems and the leaves on the winter or excessively high stalk cut stem, promotes the mother plant re - sprouting stems and the leaves on the winter .
10. degree. C. or higher is placed in a room, but is maintained at least 5. degree. C., otherwise the blade will be frozen, while the basin soil suitability for dry Monstera growth occurs most of the brown spot, anthracnose, timely spray may be 50% and 75% chlorothalonil (1: 1000,or 50% Carbendazim 800 - 1000 times on Monstera growth occurs most of the brown spot, anthracnose, timely spray may be 50% and 75% chlorothalonil (1: 1000,or 50% Carbendazim 800 - 1000 times on .
both winter and summer, poor ventilation, often occur in the stem on the back surface of the scale insects and Spodoptera larvae suck juice and eating leaves, which can be used to catch or brushing, preferably with 40% Omethoate emulsion (1: 1500, or 40% Isocarbophos EC diluted 2000 times, or 40% Supercide EC in 1500X dilution method to spray the monstera deliciosa easy planting, to shorten the growth cycle, and improve the ornamental effect, maintenance should be paid attention to the following points: 1. insolates monstera deliciosa is typical of shade - tolerant plants, in mass production facilities shall be provided on the shade, plastic shade available 50%,especially just sowing seedlings and rooted, avoid direct sunlight so as to avoid the blade burns molding plants shade during the summer also should pay attention to, otherwise the blade aging, lack of natural luster, affect the ornamental value molding plants shade during the summer also should pay attention to, otherwise the blade aging, lack of natural luster, affect the ornamental value .
2 not to put on the dried natural growth to Monstera in rainforest, moist potting soil. But water will do the same for the root rot of the plant stop growing, the leaves droop, dull, uneven blade watering should master the principles of Ning wet nor dry, often keep the soil moist but not flooded, in spring and autumn every 2 3 days water 1 times watering should master the principles of Ning wet nor dry, often keep the soil moist but not flooded, in spring and autumn every 2 3 days water 1 times .
in the middle of the summer in addition to the daily watering, the desired water multiple times, to maintain the fresh foliage,suspension cultivation should be more diligent in the middle of the summer in addition to the daily watering, the desired water multiple times, to maintain the fresh foliage,suspension cultivation should be more diligent . spray evaporation in winter, to reduce the amount of watering spray evaporation in winter, to reduce the amount of watering .
3. fertilize monstera deliciosa is a comparison of the fertilizer plant. It is made of multiple new leaves, leaf green and natural - looking shiny, Growth period every half moon fertilizers was used once, fertilizing the foliar fertilizer solution contamination while monstera deliciosa root comparison of tender, bogey Shi Sheng concentrated fertilizer and fertilizer, to avoid burning the roots monstera deliciosa root comparison of tender, bogey Shi Sheng concentrated fertilizer and fertilizer, to avoid burning the roots .
4, is required for the shaping of the monstera deliciosa is a large ornamental plant with rough leaves, especially of the adult plant ramets, should be arranged for the frame binding, avoid lodging variant 4, is required for the shaping of the monstera deliciosa is a large ornamental plant with rough leaves, especially of the adult plant ramets, should be arranged for the frame binding, avoid lodging variant . .
To be dismantled after a while, after the part of stem leaf growth on the densely packed, dendritic growth is excessively long,Note the whole trim line, as well as natural and beautiful To be dismantled after a while, after the part of stem leaf growth on the densely packed, dendritic growth is excessively long,Note the whole trim line, as well as natural and beautiful . 5 insect pests prevention and scale insects are the most common pest of Monstera deliciosa, occurs when a small amount of an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC 1000 fold liquid to spray the 5 insect pests prevention and scale insects are the most common pest of Monstera deliciosa, occurs when a small amount of an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC 1000 fold liquid to spray the .
common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying .
Autumn Maintenance
Because of strong sunlight of summer and autumn, temperatures are hot and dry, potting Monstera should be placed in a cool ventilated place shading Because of strong sunlight of summer and autumn, temperatures are hot and dry, potting Monstera should be placed in a cool ventilated place shading . reasonable wore, the foliage much gush water, humidification of cooling effect, and keep the bright foliage and bright and clean, the indoor add reasonable wore, the foliage much gush water, humidification of cooling effect, and keep the bright foliage and bright and clean, the indoor add .
coolness in summer due to frequent watering, spraying, potting soil is easy to produce harden and reduce acidity, for the purpose of preventing generation of Monstera nutrition deficiency, iron deficiency results in chlorosis, watering can be made by adding a small amount of ferrous sulfate in a concentration of about 0. 5 1. 0%, to attain an increase in the acidity of the soil and plant nutrition supplement iron the end of the autumn in order for the purpose of Monstera Deliciosa can survive the winter safely,may be applied a small amount of potassium chloride or potassium carbonate, which can be used to enhance the plant cell sap concentration, enhancing its resistance to the cold, so as to be capable of safely through the winter the end of the autumn in order for the purpose of Monstera Deliciosa can survive the winter safely,may be applied a small amount of potassium chloride or potassium carbonate, which can be used to enhance the plant cell sap concentration, enhancing its resistance to the cold, so as to be capable of safely through the winter .
inhibited the growth of the control method is watering and fertilizing, watering is a foliar spray;a clean and hygienic can be selected from the group consisting of metal, and is interspersed with bamboo of the base of the stem section, a part of the destruction of its tissues, preventing the portion carrying the nutrient - conveying, so that the strain is uniform, compact, short stems, dense, short stalks, leaves and inhibited the growth of the control method is watering and fertilizing, watering is a foliar spray;a clean and hygienic can be selected from the group consisting of metal, and is interspersed with bamboo of the base of the stem section, a part of the destruction of its tissues, preventing the portion carrying the nutrient - conveying, so that the strain is uniform, compact, short stems, dense, short stalks, leaves and .
Pest Control
Monstera deliciosa blades sometimes occur, timely spray thiophanate or Carbendazim Fungicide, lest the illness spread Monstera deliciosa blades sometimes occur, timely spray thiophanate or Carbendazim Fungicide, lest the illness spread . common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight, 65% zineb available diluted 600 times spraying .
Monstera most common pests is a scale insect, a small amount when an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC resulted in Sha - 1 Monstera most common pests is a scale insect, a small amount when an old toothbrush and wash the wound with 40% Omethoate EC resulted in Sha - 1.
ON CLASSIFICATION OF CULTIVARS
Monstera deliciosa common cultivation of the Mini (monstera deliciosa var. minima), the blade length was only 8 cm marmorata (monstera deliciosa), pale green leaves, greenish yellow mottling of leaves ( marmorata (monstera deliciosa), pale green leaves, greenish yellow mottling of leaves (.
leukoplakia Monstera - Variegata), dark green leaves and milky - white striped masks leukoplakia Monstera - Variegata), dark green leaves and milky - white striped masks . racemosum (monstera deliciosa var.), stems and leaves of the vine - growing traits are particularly common species belong to ornamental
porous Monstera (M.), the blade long - ovate, dark green, in the ribs to have oval, leaf margin between the window hole,window hole to the outer edge margins of the slightly wider spacing eyes Monstera (M.), a species of large, thick like a vine leaf, blade 70 - 80 cm long, dark green leaf wing
Monstera (M.), and oval - shaped leaves, 15 - 20 cm long, base rounded, thick green leaves, petiole broad and flat, with wings, long 10 - 30 cm zebra leaf wing Monstera (M. A. Variegata), dark green, with milky - white spots or patches of
pitched blade Monstera (M. obliqua),Ye long - elliptic, base obtuse crooked window hole Monstera (M.,), blade long - ovate, base obtuse, with a number of holes of the multi - window, the window hole area is large, as well as those at Monstera (
asterion M. Ye monstera deliciosa) and holes (M.) 
Much Of The Value Of The
Ornamental Value
Monstera deliciosa graceful plant type, strange shape of the leaves of the flower, and luster, good ornamental effect Monstera deliciosa graceful plant type, strange shape of the leaves of the flower, and luster, good ornamental effect . domestic comparatively extensive, the magnificent scene of Monstera deliciosa, is a famous indoor pot plant, monstera deliciosa domestic comparatively extensive, the magnificent scene of Monstera deliciosa, is a famous indoor pot plant, monstera deliciosa .
Further Evening absorb carbon dioxide, improve indoor air quality, increase the oxygen content is of great help for Further Evening absorb carbon dioxide, improve indoor air quality, increase the oxygen content is of great help for . adsorption and postponement for formaldehyde, benzene, TVOC, and other harmful gas, purify indoor air, it is effective for the indoor plant adsorption and postponement for formaldehyde, benzene, TVOC, and other harmful gas, purify indoor air, it is effective for the indoor plant .
Food Value
delicious fruit is edible, but often with numb - taste fruits ripen delicious fruit is edible, but often with numb - taste fruits ripen . may be used to cook food, sweetness, aroma, others like pineapple or banana may be used to cook food, sweetness, aroma, others like pineapple or banana .
but cannot eat immature fruit is to be noted that, because of strong irritation in the origin of the but cannot eat immature fruit is to be noted that, because of strong irritation in the origin of the . residents say this fruit be immortal and give the fruits of the " residents say this fruit be immortal and give the fruits of the ".
Geographic Distribution
Monstera deliciosa native to rainforests in Mexico, domestic wide Monstera deliciosa native to rainforests in Mexico, domestic wide .
Plant Families
radicle and plumule of the embryo: 1 piece terminating in cotyledon;Stems of the fibers within the tube bundle: a scattered pattern, no secondary cambium and the tissue, only the primary tissue radicle and plumule of the embryo: 1 piece terminating in cotyledon;Stems of the fibers within the tube bundle: a scattered pattern, no secondary cambium and the tissue, only the primary tissue . venation: veins parallel or arcuate veins;Flowers: base 3;root: root developed, often in uptaking venation: veins parallel or arcuate veins;Flowers: base 3;root: root developed, often in uptaking .
Growth Characteristics
Monstera deliciosa aka ceriman, native to Mexico Monstera deliciosa aka ceriman, native to Mexico . in warm and moist environment, avoid light exposure and drying, shade - tolerant, to have the best prices on humus in the soil, often water - spraying is required in summer, winter temperature is not less than 5. degree. C.
. to basically use cuttage breeding at 4 - 5 months from stem cuttings of apex clipping section, each section of the tape 2 - 3 stem nodes, removing part of the aerial roots, with leaves or with leaf (20) is inserted in the sand in the bed, typically 4 - 6 weeks, 10 weeks can sprout from to basically use cuttage breeding at 4 - 5 months from stem cuttings of apex clipping section, each section of the tape 2 - 3 stem nodes, removing part of the aerial roots, with leaves or with leaf (20) is inserted in the sand in the bed, typically 4 - 6 weeks, 10 weeks can sprout from .
Summer Put Banyin conservation, afraid of light exposure and drying, in addition to the daily watering, are required for water - jet Summer Put Banyin conservation, afraid of light exposure and drying, in addition to the daily watering, are required for water - jet . Growth period every half moon fertilizes 1 times, the early planting, there should be a support frame,Note that after the whole trimming and update, in the wake of natural and beautiful Growth period every half moon fertilizes 1 times, the early planting, there should be a support frame,Note that after the whole trimming and update, in the wake of natural and beautiful .
coccid monstera deliciosa is a common pest of most common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight coccid monstera deliciosa is a common pest of most common diseases are blight, leaf and stem blight . monstera deliciosa Leaves flower form, graceful shape, scattered planting to the side of the pool, and rock crevices and also very generous nature and its siblings monstera deliciosa Leaves flower form, graceful shape, scattered planting to the side of the pool, and rock crevices and also very generous nature and its siblings .
varieties have variegated Monstera varieties have variegated Monstera . Ye - exotic, hole, crack - and that look a lot like a turtle, is a famous Ye - exotic, hole, crack - and that look a lot like a turtle, is a famous .
shade - tolerant foliage plants, appropriate and potted, is widely cultivated for the indoor ornamentals shade - tolerant foliage plants, appropriate and potted, is widely cultivated for the indoor ornamentals . in the South, to the pool may be scattered planting, high commodity rate in the South, to the pool may be scattered planting, high commodity rate .
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evergreen vine stems are green, stout, dark brown roots, and a long, drooping leaves thickly leathery, heart - shaped when young,pore - free, wide - ovate, pinnatipartite to pinnatisect with irregular, between the veins and an oval perforation, pole like turtle shells, hairs long - stipitate flower inflorescence, florescence 8 - 9 months, yellowish evergreen vine stems are green, stout, dark brown roots, and a long, drooping leaves thickly leathery, heart - shaped when young,pore - free, wide - ovate, pinnatipartite to pinnatisect with irregular, between the veins and an oval perforation, pole like turtle shells, hairs long - stipitate flower inflorescence, florescence 8 - 9 months, yellowish . variants have a variegated Monstera, blades with irregular white markings, an extremely beautiful variants have a variegated Monstera, blades with irregular white markings, an extremely beautiful .
native to rainforests in South America, Mexico, at most, often attached to native to rainforests in South America, Mexico, at most, often attached to . high banyan tree in warm and moist environment, avoid exposure to strong light and dry soil with rotten leaf soil high banyan tree in warm and moist environment, avoid exposure to strong light and dry soil with rotten leaf soil .
. best summer often spraying wat is needed in the winter temperature of 5C above hold best summer often spraying wat is needed in the winter temperature of 5C above hold .
. growth cultivation space wants capacious, otherwise it will affect the stems and leaves of common beads extending growth cultivation space wants capacious, otherwise it will affect the stems and leaves of common beads extending .
and and . battens,in 5 ~ 8 month battens,in 5 ~ 8 month .
after three months and can be cut off and a one - year - old mother, became the new after three months and can be cut off and a one - year - old mother, became the new . plant cuttings in 4 ~ 5 months plant cuttings in 4 ~ 5 months .
cuttings from the apex to the base of the clip, each section of the tape 2 to 3 of the base pitch, removing aerial roots, with leaves or with leaf (20) is inserted in the sand bed, to maintain a certain temperature and humidity, the to - be - rooting back bowl cuttings from the apex to the base of the clip, each section of the tape 2 to 3 of the base pitch, removing aerial roots, with leaves or with leaf (20) is inserted in the sand bed, to maintain a certain temperature and humidity, the to - be - rooting back bowl . may also be in spring, autumn, Monstera of pruning branch split off the band portion of the aerial roots are planted in barrels or vats with direct, high survival rate, forming rapidly during planting, the required strut to the tub, let it cling may also be in spring, autumn, Monstera of pruning branch split off the band portion of the aerial roots are planted in barrels or vats with direct, high survival rate, forming rapidly during planting, the required strut to the tub, let it cling .
. Half as bamboo vine - leaf thickness, a length of 50 cm Half as bamboo vine - leaf thickness, a length of 50 cm .
also in cultivation in the variegated mutants,In the thick green leaves on a large - area irregular white markings, very beautiful also in cultivation in the variegated mutants,In the thick green leaves on a large - area irregular white markings, very beautiful . humus in the soil is the best, can also be water moss planting greenhouse overwintering humus in the soil is the best, can also be water moss planting greenhouse overwintering .
requirements requirements . in summer temperature in 5C above moves outdoors, preferably semi - shade, avoiding direct sunlight in summer in summer temperature in 5C above moves outdoors, preferably semi - shade, avoiding direct sunlight in summer .
during growth, need to be watered everyday 2 times, normally water, is kept at a high air humidity during growth, need to be watered everyday 2 times, normally water, is kept at a high air humidity . growth during every half a month was used once rarefied growth during every half a month was used once rarefied .
cake fertilizer cake fertilizer.
Precautions For Indoor Planting
Monstera deliciosa is a native of scavenger, the night of the peculiar ability to absorb carbon dioxide, Monstera contain organic acids, organic acids with nighttime the CO2 absorbed by a chemical reaction to occur, and from one to another organic acid preserved Monstera deliciosa is a native of scavenger, the night of the peculiar ability to absorb carbon dioxide, Monstera contain organic acids, organic acids with nighttime the CO2 absorbed by a chemical reaction to occur, and from one to another organic acid preserved During the day, this variation of the original organic acids and organic acids, carbon dioxide, photosynthetic
can remove harmful substance in air, purified air can remove harmful substance in air, purified air . shown experimentally, Monstera Deliciosa can clear the air in the 80 percent of harmful gas, is well - suited to newly remodeled home shown experimentally, Monstera Deliciosa can clear the air in the 80 percent of harmful gas, is well - suited to newly remodeled home .
But there is a child in the home and try not to, the prevention of child poisoning occurs from swallowing But there is a child in the home and try not to, the prevention of child poisoning occurs from swallowing .
Flower Horticulture
Monstera deliciosa graceful plant type, strange shape of the leaves of the flower, and luster, good ornamental effect Monstera deliciosa graceful plant type, strange shape of the leaves of the flower, and luster, good ornamental effect . Furthermore, it has the peculiar ability of carbon dioxide to attract nocturnal, sweet stew in a bedroom of the role of purifying indoor air Furthermore, it has the peculiar ability of carbon dioxide to attract nocturnal, sweet stew in a bedroom of the role of purifying indoor air .
Chang to small - and medium - sized pot planting, which are kept in the living room, bedroom and study in one of the corner;can also be cultivated large basin, placed in hotels, restaurants, and garden and a pool hall and under the tree, a tropical Fengguang Chang to small - and medium - sized pot planting, which are kept in the living room, bedroom and study in one of the corner;can also be cultivated large basin, placed in hotels, restaurants, and garden and a pool hall and under the tree, a tropical Fengguang . is a well - known in the field of big indoor pot plant.
It is suitable for indoor exhibition hall and a metro in ornament and decoration in the It is suitable for indoor exhibition hall and a metro in ornament and decoration in the . in southern curtilage, scattered planting to the side of the pool, were planted by pinnacles, very generous nature and in southern curtilage, scattered planting to the side of the pool, were planted by pinnacles, very generous nature and .
Monstera of florid and indicative delegate meaning: Monstera of florid and indicative delegate meaning: . longevity because of Monstera deliciosa leaf shape much like a turtle's shell, is a high resistance to a relatively unknown compared to indoor, at the same time it has peculiar ability of carbon dioxide to attract beneficial to human health, therefore, it is the longevity of formaldehyde longevity because of Monstera deliciosa leaf shape much like a turtle's shell, is a high resistance to a relatively unknown compared to indoor, at the same time it has peculiar ability of carbon dioxide to attract beneficial to human health, therefore, it is the longevity of formaldehyde .
monstera deliciosa"Nemesis" Monstera purify air slightly some weak, it doesn't look like spider plants, aloe is to purify the air of the all - rounder, but monstera deliciosa on scavenging formaldehyde in air of evident effect of monstera deliciosa"Nemesis" Monstera purify air slightly some weak, it doesn't look like spider plants, aloe is to purify the air of the all - rounder, but monstera deliciosa on scavenging formaldehyde in air of evident effect of . Furthermore, Monstera Evening absorb carbon dioxide, improve indoor air quality, increase the oxygen content is of great help, plus the monstera deliciosa plant are generally large, elegant, yet one compendious and so so established is very ideal for indoor plants while Furthermore, Monstera Evening absorb carbon dioxide, improve indoor air quality, increase the oxygen content is of great help, plus the monstera deliciosa plant are generally large, elegant, yet one compendious and so so established is very ideal for indoor plants while .
monstera deliciosa to shade is well known, suitable for indoor living room, the aisle in the decoration and embellishment monstera deliciosa to shade is well known, suitable for indoor living room, the aisle in the decoration and embellishment . in a yard in the south, scattered planting park, pool, ditch,beside the rockery and rock crevices in a yard in the south, scattered planting park, pool, ditch,beside the rockery and rock crevices .
Monstera blade apertures and notches are located, and interesting, and more air - suspended from the mouth, elegant simplicity Monstera blade apertures and notches are located, and interesting, and more air - suspended from the mouth, elegant simplicity .
