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Monstera

Monstera

1 7.4
A tropical climbing plant with large leaves that have holes or splits
  • noun
  • /mɒnˈstɛrə/
  • Specialized
: Monstera
  • The Monstera plant is often chosen for its large, unique leaves that add a tropical touch to home decor.

I got a Monstera Panati Partita.

Examples

  • In there my repotted monstera Thai constellation.

  • There's huge trees, some of the biggest monstera growing up the side of the hugest trees.

  • This is a Stanley Monstera, Stanley Anna Cobra.

  • I got a Monstera Panati Partita.

    Samantha Ravndahl

  • This is my Monstera Bossy Gianna Verigata.

  • In the rainforest, you can find the Monstera growing on towering trees, climbing high to reach sunlight.

  • Many people appreciate the Monstera for its dramatic foliage, making it a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts.

Compounds

Monstera deliciosa
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A tropical climbing plant with large split leaves and sweet fruit that tastes like pineapple and banana

Surface Forms

Monstera singular
Monsteras plural

Etymology

Monstera comes from the same root as monster, from a Latin word meaning 'monster' or 'wonder'. Because these plants have very large, strange leaves with holes, the name helps you remember they are unusual, which is why Monstera now names this group of tropical houseplants.