Adán's Rib / Monstera.
Adam's rib is a semi-evergreen shrub, sometimes semi-epiphytic, with aerial roots and large, deeply grooved, alternate leaves.
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Origin and Description:
The Monstera, also known as Swiss cheese plant or Split-leaf Philodendron, belongs to a genus comprising about 60 species of semi-climbing evergreen shrubs. They are primarily found in the tropical swampy regions of Central and South America. Characterized by their large, perforated leaves, it gives them a distinctive tropical appearance.
History:
This plant has been admired for its ornamental beauty for centuries in its native tropical regions. In popular culture, it has been associated with the jungle and tropical lushness.
Care:
It prefers shady environments and does not tolerate direct sunlight well. During winter, it is important to maintain temperatures above 14-16°C (57-61°F). It requires frequent watering with lukewarm, dechlorinated water, and maintaining constant soil moisture. In spring and summer, watering should be reduced to avoid excessive leaf growth.
Watering:
It requires frequent watering during spring and summer, but it should be reduced in autumn and winter to avoid excess moisture.
Pruning:
It does not require drastic pruning, but dead or damaged leaves can be removed to maintain its aesthetic appearance. It can also be pruned to control its size and shape.
Curiosity:
An interesting fact about the Monstera is that its flowering is very rare in domestic cultivation conditions. When it does bloom, it produces a flower reminiscent of the Aroid family, with a spadix surrounded by a boat-shaped white bract. Additionally, it is a plant that can be easily propagated through air layering or leaf bud cuttings planted in summer.
The Monstera is a popular plant for decorating dimly lit interiors due to its resilience and tropical beauty. However, it is important to be cautious of excess moisture and fertilization, as it can lead to fungal diseases in the roots and stem.
Data sheet
- Name
- Senecio cruentus
- Origen
- Canary Islands
- Height
- Up to 2.5 m
- Colour
- White flowers
- Flowering
- Spring
- Location
- Sun or semishade
- Irrigation
- Moderated
- Applications
- Hanging pots
- Sales format
- Pot of 15cms diameter
- Others
- Can't resist the cold
- Note
- Al tratarse de planta viva y dependiendo de la temporada, la planta puede ser recibida, en algunos casos, no exactamente igual que en la fotografía, aunque sí lo más parecida posible. Sin que ello repercuta en la calidad de la misma.
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