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Monstera is propagated different ways: seeds, top cuttings, stem cuttings, layering, leaves. Any of these methods require certain skills and novice gardeners should refrain from propagating monstera. Apart from propagation by seeds, all other methods involve the use and separation of different parts of the plant. And this is a rather serious operation, which, if carried out carelessly and without the appropriate knowledge, can cause serious damage to the plant.

In general, monstera propagation is not considered a particularly difficult undertaking. If you feel that you can cope with it, then read the recommendations and choose the method that suits you best.

Reproduction of monstera by apical cuttings

The cutting is taken, of course, from the top of the plant. To make work easier, it is simply placed in water (like, etc.). After a while, the cutting will produce roots. Wait until at least three root shoots appear before planting them in the ground. I have already described this method -.

Propagation of monstera by stem cuttings

For this method you need to have a suitable stem fragment. Stem cutting must have at least two kidneys. To root it, you will need a container of the appropriate size with light peat soil, on which the cutting is simply placed with the bud down. There is no need to dig it in. That's how they reproduce, by the way. Next, the cutting is placed under a transparent cap (made of PE film, for example), periodically sprayed, moistened the soil, and ventilated. With the appearance of roots, the first leaf often appears. After rooting, you can transplant the monstera into a permanent pot. This method of propagating monstera among experienced flower growers, is considered more productive.

Monstera propagation by leaves

The method is very simple and causes minimal trauma to the plant, but it is also less reliable. In half of the cases it is not possible to get roots from the leaf. But there remains the second half, the successful one, and the chances of 50X50 are not so bad. For this method of propagation, you need to take a healthy monstera leaf and place it in water, like a tip cutting. In the same way, you should not rush to plant the leaf in the ground after the first roots appear. The leaf can stand in water for quite a long time. So let him grow more roots. The more of them there are, and the more developed they are, the better. Therefore, the water container must be of the appropriate size. Take a 2-3 liter jar at once.

Monstera propagation by layering

This method is considered the most reliable, but also the most labor-intensive. Select a leaf on the trunk with healthy, strong aerial roots. Our task will be to provide these roots with moisture so that they produce their own, thin roots. Another good thing about this method is that until these roots grow, there is no need to separate the shoot (leaf) from the plant. This means that if something goes wrong, it will not affect the plant itself. You can provide moisture to the aerial roots of Monstera in different ways. But they mainly use two methods. You can get creative and tie a container of water to the trunk, for example, a cut-off plastic bottle, and dip the roots into it. In this case, all that remains is to add water in time and wait until the roots grow enough. If this method is not suitable, then you can wrap the aerial roots with moss (better) and constantly keep it moist and spray it. To slow down the drying of the moss, put a regular PE bag on top, creating a kind of greenhouse. After the roots have developed well and there are quite a lot of them, the branch is cut off from mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Monstera propagation by seeds

This method is the longest and most unreliable. Therefore, amateurs very rarely use it. And it's not about the complexity of the method. On the contrary, it is very simple. It is much more difficult to get quality seeds. If you are lucky, then in a year you will be able to get a strong plant with two to three leaves. For successful seed germination and seedling growth, first of all, you need a constant temperature (+23-25 degrees) and fairly bright, but diffuse lighting. Seeds can be immediately planted in a light soil mixture and covered with glass or film. The soil must be constantly moistened and ventilated. But you can germinate seeds in damp moss. This method is even simpler. Moss is poured into a PE bag, moistened, and monstera seeds are placed in it. Also regularly ventilate and moisten them. Regardless of which method you choose, the seeds will sprout within about a month to a month and a half. After the seedlings are strong enough, they can be planted in separate pots. Usually 6-7 months after planting the first true leaves begin to appear.

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Monstera is a fairly decent sized plant. It is distinguished by large leaves of a dark green hue, and characteristic cuts on the sides on them. The second name of the flower is philodendron. It originates from the tropics of America and India. In its natural environment it grows in the form of a vine, which can reach 40 meters, and also bloom and bear fruit. At home, Monstera has no fruits and does not bloom. Two types of it are grown indoors: attractive and unequal.

The first type is characterized by large leaves that seem to be cut up. When young they are light and even in shape, but with age they begin to darken and acquire cuts. Some varieties of the species may have light stripes.

The second type of monstera has asymmetrical leaves with holes on the sides.

Caring for a plant at home

If you decide to keep this flower, you must prepare for the fact that it requires careful care. Otherwise, it will not look attractive and will start to hurt. To avoid this, you must comply following rules care

Monstera loves diffused light or light shading; direct sunlight or strong shadow is intolerant for it. At home, it is better to immediately determine where the plant should be kept so as not to move it further. It doesn't like it.
Caring for the plant consists of regular and abundant watering in spring and summer period. But don't overdo it. The bay threatens to rot the roots, and the leaves will become covered with dark spots. Water for irrigation is used only when it has stood for several days. In autumn and winter, flower moisture is significantly reduced. Spraying is carried out year-round.
The flower begins to actively grow already at 16-18 degrees. But a temperature of about 25 degrees will be more comfortable for him. When temperature changes occur, the growth of monstera slows down, but does not have a detrimental effect on it. In winter, do not allow it to stay in temperatures below 12 degrees.
Monstera is a tropical plant, so humidity means a lot to it. During care, daily spraying should be carried out constantly, otherwise you will experience drying out of the leaves. When the room is cool, spraying is avoided during this period.
A mature plant needs feeding mineral fertilizers. They are purchased from flower shops. Feeding is carried out in the spring-summer period once every two weeks. If you do not carry it out correctly, the monstera will lose its attractiveness and its growth will stop. At home, the flower requires support. Sticks, ropes, and grates are best suited for this purpose. They can also be purchased in specialized stores.

Transfer

Anyone who started growing a flower for the first time asked questions: “How to replant a monstera? When is the best time to replant it? How to do this correctly?

Young monstera requires annual replanting. Mature plant at home, it is enough to replant once every 4 years. Only replaced every year top part soil. It should consist of sand, peat, humus and turf soil. To plant a flower, use a large container.

Monstera has aerial roots that appear on the shoots. She needs them to receive additional moisture from the atmosphere. During transplantation, they are not removed, but rather, they are tied up so that they are directed towards the ground. As a result, you can propagate the plant after they are rooted.

When you transplant a monstera, you should cut off the top. This will provoke the growth of side shoots. And you will start to have a large green mass. Young plants do not need to do this.

Reproduction

The flower propagates by cuttings, seeds and shoots. Seeds are sown in rooms with elevated temperatures and provide sunny place for germination. Within a month, the first shoots will appear. Caring for the seedling will involve picking it and planting it in a pot. Then the young must be replanted every year. This method is the most difficult, so it is rarely used at home.

The most popular method is propagation by cuttings and shoots. It is better to carry it out before the beginning of summer. For this purpose, take a side shoot or the top of the shoot. They are placed in a pot with drainage and substrate and created Greenhouse effect, covering with film. The temperature during this period should be between 20-25 degrees. Care consists of watering the cuttings twice a day. After their root system has formed, they are transplanted into a pot.

Possible problems

You need to properly care for the flower. Only in this case he will not get sick. All her diseases are directly related to poor living conditions. Here are the main problems you may have.

1.Lack of nutrition can cause leaves to rot or dry out, causing young foliage to appear dull and small.

When the air is too dry it appears on the monstera spider mite. Because of him it is lost a large number of foliage. Get rid of the pest by washing with soapy water and spraying with water. room temperature. After this, the flower is treated with an insecticide.
Thrips infestation is characterized by light specks on the foliage that gradually become larger. After some time, the entire leaf is affected and takes on an ugly, dirty appearance. In this case, it is good for Monstera to be treated with Actellik.
If you notice that the leaves are becoming lethargic, their shade changes to light colors, and then they completely fall off, then most likely your flower has been attacked by a scale insect. To get rid of it, the leaves are washed with soapy water and treated with an insecticide.
Active shedding of leaves can be caused by mealybugs. It draws out the internal juices of the monstera. You can deal with it in the same way as with scale insects - with a soap solution and an insecticide.

Tropical evergreen Monstera (Monstera) or philodendron, belongs to the Araceae family. The monstera's homeland is equatorial America; in the 19th century, the vine was brought to Southeast Asia, where it successfully took root. There are fifty species of this plant in the world.

Thanks to large carved leaves, up to half a meter long and unpretentious home grown, Monstera holds the leading position in popularity among indoor flowers.

Description

IN wildlife Monstera can grow up to ten meters, clinging to large trees and rocks with a flexible and powerful stem. At indoor growing, the flower reaches 2 - 4 m in height, and it requires reliable support.

Long aerial roots grow on the stem, reminiscent of the tentacles of an ancient monster. The eerie appearance of the plant doomed it to a silent name - monstera (monster), and many myths and legends were associated with the flower.

Shiny dark green leathery leaves sit on long petioles. They are covered with oblong slits. Often, drops of moisture appear on the leaf plate, which makes the plant seem to be “crying.”

Monstera blooms with inconspicuous grayish flowers collected in an inflorescence - a thick spadix surrounded by a creamy blanket.

Monstera Attractive (Delicacy) has gained great popularity in indoor floriculture. The plant grows up to 200 cm in height, has large leaves with holes, heart-shaped.

On a note. Fruits with Monstera Deliciosa seeds set and ripen at home extremely rarely. But, if this happens, they can be eaten. They taste like pineapple.

Below are photos of the flower, different varieties of monstera.

Types of monstera for growing in pots:

Location

To accommodate indoor flower, choose a spacious and bright room, because monstera needs good lighting and sufficient ceiling height to grow upward.

The flower does not withstand direct rays of the sun; delicate foliage receives serious sunburn. But you shouldn’t keep a tropical liana in the shade either. A good place to install a tub with a flower - not far from the eastern or western windows, ideally - in a spacious and bright hall, winter garden. Often the flower is placed in the dining room or kitchen, as its positive effect on air purification has been proven.

Comfortable temperature environment for vines, about +18 degrees. An increase in temperature to 24 and above leads to the active growth of monstera, which is undesirable at home.

The soil

Monstera prefers to grow in loose and fertile land. The composition of the mixture should include: 1 part each of coarse sand (vermiculite), peat, humus and 3 parts of good turf soil.

The flower needs large volumes of soil. Young plants are placed in 8 - 10 liters of soil; after 4 years, the flower requires about 30 liters of soil. A layer of expanded clay or broken brick must be poured onto the bottom of the tubs as drainage. The presence of drain holes in the bottom of the pot is necessary.

Care

Among indoor plants brought from the tropics, Monstera is known for its love of moisture. In the spring-summer period, it is necessary to water the flower often and abundantly, but without allowing moisture to stagnate in the pan. Water for the plant should be at room temperature, not hard. At home tap water settle or filter. Good effect provides irrigation with rain or melt water. In the cold season, monstera is watered less often, once a week is enough.

The wide leaves of the plant must be regularly wiped from dust with a damp sponge or cloth. It is useful to spray the entire plant with warm water. When it works central heating and the air in the apartment becomes too dry, wide containers filled with water are placed near the plant. A small decorative fountain looks aesthetically pleasing.

A large plant needs strong support. A decorative but strong lattice or trellis is attached to a pot or wall near the flower tub.

An adult monstera is fed twice a month in the spring-summer season. Organic fertilizers(a solution of chicken manure or mullein in low concentration) alternate with mineral complexes.

When the plant reaches the height required by the grower, the top of the flower can be cut off. This operation will give impetus to the development of side branches, the monstera will become more magnificent.

Important! The aerial roots of Monstera cannot be cut off! They are either lowered into flower pot in order for the plant to receive extra food, or dipped into jars of water suspended on branches. Sometimes the roots are immersed in small plastic tubes filled with a mixture of peat and turf soil. The tubes are stuck into the pot.

Young plants, up to 4 years of age, are transplanted into new large containers annually. For adult specimens, only replace the top layer of soil with fresh soil.

At ideal conditions, starting from the age of two, monstera can bloom. Its inflorescences are similar to calla lilies, only much larger. After flowering, many small fruits filled with seeds ripen on the cob.

Pests, diseases

Despite the unpretentiousness of the plant, the gardener needs to know what problems he may encounter when growing monstera. The flower can be affected by pests such as mealybugs. As a rule, too dry indoor air contributes to the spread of pests.

Pests are controlled by using a cool shower, wiping the leaves and branches with a sponge dipped in a soap solution, tincture of garlic or tobacco. If the pest multiplies strongly, use Actellik (2 ml per liter), Fitoverm, Decis, Inta-Vir.

Important! Spraying a plant chemicals, it is necessary to take care of protection by working in a respirator and gloves. It is better to cover the flower with a piece of film so that the poison does not enter the room air.

Often a gardener notices that monstera leaves turn yellow and dry out. There may be several reasons for this:

excess moisture in the soil when low temperature air (too frequent watering in winter);
lack of moisture and too dry air;
the leaf has received sunburn (as a rule, these are local yellowed and drying spots).

Correct the situation by eliminating the causes of the disease. At the same time, drying and falling off of the old lower foliage is a natural process if the foliage does not dry out en masse.

Reproduction

The plant can be propagated using seeds and vegetatively. Monstera seeds are sown in loose and fertile soil (sand, peat, humus), only lightly sprinkled with soil. Pots with crops are left at +25 degrees in a bright room. Shoots will appear in a month.

The seedlings are cared for in the standard way: watered, loosened the soil, protected from drafts, and replanted.

On a note. The first leaves of Monstera are not dissected. Real, holey leaves characteristic of the plant will appear only by the 5th month of the flower’s life.

In spring (until June), monstera can be propagated:

side branches with leaves;
the top of the stem remaining from trimming the flower;
cuttings (part of a stem with a pair of leaves).

Cuts of monstera branches are sprinkled with crushed charcoal, and wither a little in the air. The cuttings are planted in separate pots with light soil (peat and humus + sand), covered on top plastic bottles, glass jars or a simple transparent bag.

The plants are ventilated and watered daily. They are kept in diffused light and at a temperature of +22 +24 degrees. When the seedlings take root, the monstera is transplanted into another container with richer soil (the proportion of humus increases).

Partners

Monstera's creepy appearance for a long time deterred flower lovers from placing plants in residential premises. Monstera was housed in greenhouses, winter gardens, hospitals and offices. There are quite a few superstitions about the supposedly heavy energy of the plant. Monstera is called a flower - energy vampire. Cacti, ivy, and ficus also found themselves in the same company. It was believed that these flowers, being in the bedroom or other rooms, provoke quarrels in the family.

Fortunately, in modern world, everything remains to superstitions less space. Monstera is confidently becoming one of the most indoor plants. A large, bright green plant purifies indoor air or microorganisms; the sight of large, spreading foliage is calming.

Monstera pots are placed on the floor or on low stands, making sure to provide support for the winding stem. The flower looks impressive against the background light wall, in a room of minimalist design.

Monstera can be included in a composition of tropical plants with different foliage textures: large ficus trees. The main thing is to match the size of the partners; a giant monstera will visually “crush” delicate orchids or small-leaved ivy.

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In the tropical forests South America It’s easy to come across a liana – a monstera with huge leaves a meter in diameter, with a trunk up to forty in length. How magnificent these giants look when flowers appear on them, reminiscent of a baby wrapped in a blanket. The fruit of the tree is also interesting, its juicy pulp reminiscent of a banana-pineapple mixture. But we will talk about the indoor version of the plant.

Belonging to the aroid family, they have several species. Unusual appearance plant gave it such an interesting name, which means something frighteningly beautiful.

At the end of the 17th century, English colonists brought the liana to India, from where it began its movement to the east. Nowadays, monstera can be found in various residential and office premises. Even at home, the plant justifies its status as a vine, reaching up to four meters in length, relying on supports during growth. Her lace, beautifully cut dark green leaves about thirty centimeters in diameter and have a leathery structure. And the aerial roots of the plant hang down to the ground.

Once every two years, Monstera produces large inflorescences collected in an ear, around which there is a cream-colored blanket. When ripe, the canopy becomes woody and falls off, but the purple-hued cobs, consisting of small juicy fruits pressed against each other, remain. They can be eaten as they taste pleasant, reminiscent of pineapple, strawberry, banana rolled into one. You should not eat unripe cobs: they can cause inflammation of the oral mucosa, and in severe cases, internal bleeding in the digestive tract.

IN room conditions Monstera rarely blooms.

The liana-like plant has a mass useful properties, absorbing harmful substances, humidifying the air. It allows you to get into a working mood, calm down, and focus on your activities, which is why many people prefer to grow monstera in offices, hallways, and living rooms. And, growing quickly, the flower creates green bushes in the middle of the house, which create wonderful places to relax under the vine.

In indoor plant growing, not all types of tropical miracles, of which there are about fifty, are used, but only some of them:

Widely known for its use in winter gardens is the holey Philodendron, which belongs to the species of attractive or delicious Monstera. It is distinguished by its heart-shaped, huge leaves, the plate of which is deeply dissected, and as it grows, holes constantly appear on them. Even at home, the vine reaches ten meters in height.
The Borzig species has medium-sized leaves on thin stems.
Monstera oblique, or expilata, is characterized by entire leaves with large oblong holes.
Leaky or pierced monstera has light green foliage that is egg-shaped with cuts all over its surface.

All species can be grown at home and are classified as climbing vines. The differences between the species are in the structure of the leaves, the shape of the cobs, and their size.

Creating conditions: lighting, humidity and temperature

Being an alien from the tropics, the monstera prefers to live in conditions that remind it of its homeland. Lianas can be found in sunny meadows in the shade of the trees along which they weave. The wide leaves of the plant are afraid of the bright, burning rays of the sun, but it is also difficult for them to grow in the dark, they can wither and lose their decorative effect. Having chosen a place in the room where partial shade reigns, it is advisable not to move the pot with the plant to other areas of the house. It is very capricious, does not like drafts, touches, from which it begins to cry - this is noticeable by droplets of moisture on the leaves.

Creating a tropical microclimate indoors will enable Monstera to delight not only with its bright green foliage, but also with the appearance of interesting inflorescences.

Humid air is very necessary for the vine, especially its leaves. They, evaporating moisture, require its compensation, so they must be wiped frequently with a damp cloth, maybe even dipped in water and milk. This will only increase the radiance of the huge green palms.

Admiring warmth, the monstera is responsive to it, trying to gain strength at temperatures above twenty degrees, developing productively and intensively. She is not afraid of a drop in temperature, but she cannot stay in the cool for a long time. At this time, the growth of the flower slows down, it is in relative peace, and freezes until summer comes again.

Watering and fertilizing the plant

For those who don’t really like to mess around with capricious, demanding special care indoor flowers, liana is perfect:

During the period of active growth, from March to October, it is necessary to water the plant frequently, making sure that the water does not stagnate. As soon as the top layer of soil begins to dry out, it means you need to give it water. IN winter period When monstera growth stops, the frequency of watering is reduced. Particular attention should be paid to the water that is used for this procedure: it should not be from the tap, it should be left to stand for a while so that the liquid reaches room temperature.
Monsteras are fertilized about twice a month, using complex fertilizers such as Humisol. They are introduced into the soil along with subsequent watering. It is also recommended to use a foliar method of applying nutrition. Urea is diluted in water, and the bush is sprayed with this solution. During the dormant period, the vine does not need feeding. For a young flower, it will be sufficient to water it with an infusion of onion peels, which is prepared from a handful of raw materials and a liter of boiling water.
The aerial roots of the vine require additional care; under no circumstances should they be trimmed: they provide nutrition to the plant. They can simply be tied to the trunk or wrapped in damp moss. This will only improve the condition of the indoor flower.

These simple tips will help in proper care for a monstera, will allow it to have bright green leaves covered with droplets of moisture in wet weather.

Terms and rules of transplantation

Monstera usually grows from a simple layering, and, while in infancy, needs annual growth with the transition to a larger pot. The best time for this purpose it will be autumn, when the growth of the vine slows down and it prepares for winter rest.

The container for the plant is selected taking into account that the powerful vine will fit in it freely. It should be moderately wide and deep. A third of the pot is covered with a drainage layer consisting of expanded clay or small crushed stone. The rest is filled with a soil mixture, which includes three parts of turf soil, one part each of peat, humus, and sand. For this purpose, you can purchase ready-made soil intended for aroids in a specialized store.

The method of transplanting monstera is by transshipment, in which clods of earth remain on the roots. Before this, water it abundantly, several times, so that the soil ball is moist. Holding the trunk of the plant, place it in the center of the prepared container, filling the voids with soil, lightly compacting it.

For plants older than four years, replanting should be done less frequently - after three to five years.

But the top layer of soil is renewed annually by adding mineral-enriched and soil composition. During transplantation, to rejuvenate the vine, it is necessary to cut off the top, on which there are two or three internodes and leaves. After this procedure they will begin to actively develop side shoots. And the top, placed in water or placed in moist soil, can be used for reproduction, subsequently obtaining another plant.

How to avoid diseases and control pests

The main problems for the plant are related to improper care behind him:

Yellowness and pallor of monstera leaves indicate excessive moisture, and the appearance brown spots indicates, on the contrary, insufficient. In the first case, the frequency of watering procedures is reduced, in the second, it is increased.
If the leaves of the vine have become translucent and have a yellowish tint, you need to urgently look for another place for the plant, here the sun’s rays are too bright for it, they burn it.
At insufficient lighting the leaves lose their delicacy, become unattractive, and the trunk becomes bare.
Monstera reacts to dry indoor air by the appearance of dried leaf tips. To get rid of this, you can place a vessel with water next to the pot.
Brown leaves during the dormant period indicate that it is necessary to reduce the soil moisture in the container.

With constant monitoring tropical beauty it is possible to respond to the signals given by the leaves with adequate grooming actions.

The indoor liana - monstera - is the best landscaping agent for any type of premises, having a positive effect on well-being and human performance, ionizing the air.

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