The large rugged leaves of the monster (philodendron) and its aerial roots attracted the attention of researchers from the tropical forests of South America for the first time. And not only attracted, but even frightened them, that's why this liana is so strangely called. Many believe that a monster can not be kept at home, and why this opinion is so common, know botany and esoteric.
Why a monster can not be kept in a house - signs and superstitions
Monstera is a flower with which many omens and superstitions are associated, one can even say that this plant is a kind of record holder in terms of the number of rumors. The bad reputation of the monster is due to the fact that the first Europeans who saw it considered this liana a killer. In fact, the plant simply sprouted with air roots through the bones of people who died in the forests, but did not kill them at all.
Some esoteric experts believe that the monster in the apartment is the first sign of the absence of harmony in the house. This flower is very fond of negative emotions, absorbs them and this partly balances the energy of the apartment. However, many esotericists are sure that the positive emotions of the monster also absorb, which, undoubtedly, does not benefit the residents of the house.
Another superstition associated with the monster, warns women who want to have this houseplant house. The monster is considered a flower "muzhegonom", i.e. expelling men from the house. If the mistress of this houseplant is married - she runs the risk of being left without her husband, and if the girl is only dreaming of marrying - no man next to her will stay.
Those who fear that the monster is poisonous, you need to know that this is not so. The juice of the plant is absolutely harmless, however, in its leaves there are sharp needle-like impregnations which, if ingested on the mucous membrane and in the gastrointestinal cycle, can cause health problems. Therefore, it is undesirable to keep a monster if there are children and animals in the apartment.
Monsters in the house are good signs
Meanwhile, in some countries of southeastern Asia, monstera is considered a plant that protects the home. She is often planted at the entrance to the house, so that the liana "does not let go" bad people, and put next to the sick person - to absorb the pathogenic fluids. Chinese Feng Shui teachings do not consider the monster an "evil" plant, but recommends keeping the flower in the study or living room, but not in the bedroom.
Among other positive qualities, the monsters of esotericism distinguish her love of order. Next to this plant, a person's concentration increases, attention increases, thoughts come to order. Therefore, the monster is recommended to people who often doubt and grab for a lot of things at once.
Botanists consider the monster not only a beautiful and unusual, but also a useful plant. In an apartment, this flower cleans the air well, absorbing harmful impurities and suppressing the vital activity of fungi, viruses and bacteria, which makes people feel better. In rooms with dry air, the monster acts as a living
But any master of this exotic flower should remember that only a healthy and well-groomed plant demonstrates its positive qualities. Monstera is not too capricious, but she needs a lot of moisture, so frequent water procedures (showering or sprinkling) are necessary. Dust, which attracts large leaves, should be regularly washed so that the volume of absorbed harmful substances does not decrease. The monster does not like to break off the leaves, and its roots should be directed so that they grow in a pot, and cover with moss. And that the flower grew beautiful, it should be tied up.