The name of the monster in translation means "amazing, bizarre". In nature, in the warm and very humid climate of the rainforest, this beautiful vine blooms and perfectly fructifies. But it is impossible to create such conditions in the room, so the philodendron , as the monster is called in another way, rarely blooms in the house. This beautiful ornamental plant has many air roots and large shiny leathery leaves with cuts and holes on them. In the people, a monster is called a plaque for the ability to predict precipitation. On the leaves of this "green barometer" large drops of moisture appear before the rain.
Why can not I keep a monster at home?
People who believe in various superstitions and signs, are afraid to keep the monster at home and advised to grow it only in offices. And all because the name of the flower "monster" seems to come from the word "monster", so she does not have a place in the house. There is another sign: if there is a lot of negative in the house, then the monster absorbs it into himself, making the atmosphere more harmonious, but if everything is all right, the flower "absorbs" this grace and allocates a negative. And some people think that the monster is a poisonous plant and they think that there is only one harm in the house. So, how to answer the question: is it possible to keep a house for a monster?
In fact, these are just rumors and it is better not to believe them. Scientifically proven fact: monstera does not have any negative impact on human health, even allergy sufferers can not be afraid of it. True, in the tissues of leaves, monsters contain minute needle-like formations that can cause burning if they get into mucous membranes. This is the only trouble you can expect from a philodendron. However, if you do not allow young children or pets to chew the leaves of this plant, the monster otherwise will only benefit: its leaves secrete oxygen and keep the dust on its surface.
Some monsters of Southeast Asia have a symbol of happiness, health and luck. She is put at the entrance to the house, because they consider the plant to be the keeper of the home, and if there is an unhealthy person in the house, then the pot with the philodendron is necessarily near the patient.
Well, if you still doubt whether you can actually keep a monster at home, then place it not in the bedroom, but in the living room or in the kitchen. If philodendron grows in your office, then experts in feng shui advise placing a flower pot with this flower in the partnership sector. The plant it ionizes the air, cleans it of various harmful impurities, thereby adding to us vivacity and contributes to an increase in efficiency.
Care for an unpretentious monster is not at all complicated: regularly and abundantly watering and washing the leaves. Some even polish them to give a beautiful shine. However, this should not be done: with good care, the leaves of the monster and so will be glossy and shiny. The Philodendron must be tied up to grow vertically. This plant belongs to the lianas and, being not tied, can take up a lot of space in the house. The flower does not like bright sunlight, it is better to place it in the penumbra, or keep it under diffuse light.
Young Philodendrons must be transplanted every year. When they reach the age of five, they need a transplant in two to three years. However, the upper soil layer should be changed annually.
That the plant grows well, its air roots must be tied with moss or be sent to the tub with the ground. The monster should not be trimmed, since the leaves become small and not carved.
Do not believe in bad signs, grow a monster, and this beautiful flower will be a real decoration of the interior of your home.