Description: Thank you for your interest in the following item: Giant Monstera Deliciosa Split-Leaf Philodendron 37" Tall Live Plant Ø Philodendron Xanadu - Live Plant, 37" Tall Ø Measured from base of root ball Ø Shipped without pot Ø Root ball wrapped in NEWSPAPER & plastic bag Ø Photos show actual plant you'll receive PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Monsteras appreciate a warm, humid environment, a good amount of water and gentle sunlight. Place your Monstera where it can receive medium to bright indirect light. While it is tolerant of lower light conditions, you may notice leggy growth as a result, so a spot where it will receive bright indirect light a few feet removed from a southern, western, or eastern facing window is ideal. A species of flowering plant native to southern Mexico and Panama, Monstera deliciosa is a hardy and easy to care for plant known by many names, but most commonly the “Swiss cheese plant” due the unique development of ridges and holes on its more mature leaves, known as fenestrations. The “deliciosa” part of the plant’s name comes from the pineapple-like fruit it bears in its natural habitat! Monstera deliciosa is a fruit that should come with an instruction manual. Unripe fruits are chock full of oxalic acid, a substance that is used to bleach wood and clean rust off metal. Those who make the mistake of biting into an unripe monstera experience severe throat and skin irritation. However, when ripe, this monster of a fruit is indeed delicious. The scientific name literally means “delicious monster,” an apt description given the fruit’s tasty yet dangerous potential. But the genus Monstera actually gets its name from the plant’s abnormal-looking leaves, which are very large with a strange network of holes. For this reason, it’s earned the nickname “Swiss cheese plant.” Its interesting appearance makes members of this genus a popular ornamental plant, though not all species have edible fruit. When fully ripe, the monstera offers a wonderful combination of strong tropical flavors like pineapple, coconut, and banana. In its native countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica, it is typically eaten on its own or prepared into jams. Chefs also whip up monstera-based desserts, either pairing the fruit with a dash of light cream or incorporating it into fruit cups or ice cream. Thank you for looking! Please email me with any questions Please Read Carefully Before Bidding!101
Price: 32.99 USD
Location: Frederick, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-13T23:51:21.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Houseplants
Genus: Monstera
Color: Green
Item Height: 37"
