What is the function of Monstera? How to cultivate Monstera

Monstera is a natural "scavenger". Experiments show that Monstera can remove 80% of harmful gases in the air. It also has the unique ability to absorb carbon dioxide at night. Keeping it in the room has a certain effect of purifying the indoor air. Also known as Penglai banana, electric wire orchid, and monster taro, it is a plant of the genus Monstera in the Araceae family. The leaf shape is peculiar, with cracks in the holes, which looks very much like a turtle's back. Have you encountered a Monstera that is too long and you don't know how to wind it? What are the functions of Monstera? Please carefully understand the following introduction!

Contents of this article

1. How to grow a Monstera that is too long?

2. What is the function of Monstera?

3. How to cultivate Monstera

How to grow a Monstera that is too long

1. How to coil branches

Monstera grows fast and vigorously. If it grows long, you can set up a pillar in the flowerpot and then put a few lines on the wall so that the overlong branches on the plant can grow along the pillars and lines. It is a perennial climbing shrub, so the branches have a certain climbing ability and can grow along the built lines. To be on the safe side, you can also use wire or thin wire to fix it. With careful maintenance, you can form a whole wall of Monstera, which looks quite spectacular.

2. Proper pruning

If you don't want such long branches and the space at home is limited, you can prune them. You can use a sharp knife to prune, first top the plant, control the height of the plant, and prevent the Monstera from growing too high. Choose branches that grow too high and cut them off from the top, so that the remaining leaves on the plant grow densely, and promote the plant to grow beautifully and evenly.

3. Cutting cultivation

Don't throw away the cut branches casually. You can prepare suitable soil, then use them for cuttings to cultivate new plants for viewing, which can also save money on purchases.

What is the function of Monstera

1. Purify the air. Generally, newly decorated houses will have a strong smell of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde has a strong irritating smell and is harmful to the human body, so new houses must be ventilated. In addition, you can also plant a few more pots of Monstera deliciosa, which has a strong function of purifying formaldehyde. Compared with other plants, the air purification effect is more obvious.

2. Ornamental effect. The plant of Monstera is relatively large, with dark green and shiny leaves. Its shape is a bit like a tortoise shell, and a bit like a grown heart. Its shape is very simple and beautiful. Large Monstera can be placed in the company's meeting room, the entrance of the family home, or the aisle of the living room. Small plants can be placed indoors, and the ornamental effect is very good.

3. Edible value. Monstera is not only good for viewing, but its fruit can also be eaten. The flesh of Monstera is a berry, light yellow in color, smells fragrant, and tastes a bit like pineapple and a bit like banana. It can be placed in the refrigerator in summer and used as a beverage, but it must be eaten after the fruit is ripe. Unripe fruit can easily burn the tongue.

4. Feng Shui effect. Feng Shui is the mysterious science of the Chinese nation. From ancient times to the present, Feng Shui has more or less influence on people's lives. Among plants, Monstera deliciosa has a certain Feng Shui effect. If you place it at the door of the study, you can get a promotion in the workplace. Placing it in the bedroom of the elderly can also increase their blessings and longevity, which is good for their health.

How to grow Monstera

1. Choose a pot: You can use clay pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, and clay pots. It is best when the diameter of the pot is about half the crown diameter of the plant.

2. Choose soil: Monstera does not have strict requirements for soil, but it grows better in neutral or slightly acidic soil that is fertile, rich in humus, loose in texture, has a large water absorption capacity, and has a strong ability to retain moisture. Peat soil or leaf mold is most suitable.

3. Avoid sunlight: Monstera is a typical shade-tolerant plant. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burns. Pay attention to shade during midsummer, otherwise the leaves will age and lack natural luster, affecting the ornamental value.

4. Water: When watering, it is better to keep the soil dry than wet. Just keep the soil in the pot moist, but remember not to waterlog.