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THE CHOCOLATE TULIP
FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN
INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN
Monstera
Monstera- a plant with presence is a tropical plant from the Araceae
family. In the jungle this plant can grow to be dozens of feet tall with
large leaves that can spread two feet in width. Wonder about the holes in
the Monstera leaves? One theory is that these holes maximize the
leaf's surface area and therefore its ability to capture light below larger
plants and trees in the rainforest. The other theory is that it allows the
tropical downpours to pass through the leaves thereby limiting the damage to
the leaf and plant. Whatever the theory the result it an interesting plant.
In our homes this plant is a bit more contained, but this plant does need
some space. It is a statement plant so make sure to give it the room it
needs.
Monstera plants prefer bright filtered light. If placed in direct sun the
leaves will yellow, but if placed in a dark location they will exhibit
phototropism where the new leaves will grow towards the dark. Light balance
is essential for a healthy even growth
Water your Monstera evenly in a circle around the exterior of the planter
about once a week or when the soil is fairly but not completely dry. Mist
your plant regularly with room temperature water to provide the humidity
this plant craves.
As with all plants rotate your plant periodically to ensure even grown on all sides towards
the natural source of light and clean your leaves regularly to remove dust
allowing you plant to do its job and photosynthesize efficiently providing
your space with clean air.
