Monstera deliciosa - The uncrowned queen of the window leaves
Wherever a window leaf is in the limelight, it is mostly the one that is popular around the world Monstera deliciosa. As the name Delicious Window Leaf suggests, the species has these attributes:
- Evergreen climber up to 300 cm in height
- Decorative feathered and windowed decorative leaves in dark green
- Leaves up to 100 cm in diameter
- Hermaphrodite flowers in the typical shape of the arum family
- Eatable fruit
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Skilled breeders created a multitude of impressive hybrids from Monstera deliciosa. This includes the variety 'Variegata', which impresses with its creamy-white and green variegated leaves.
Monstera adansonii - Slit window leaf from Brazil
This monstera species found its way into the living rooms of Central Europe from South America because it changes its appearance over the years. While the exotic ornamental foliage plant quickly climbs into the sky on its climbing aid, its leaf surfaces remain closed for the time being. The typical slits only develop at an advanced age of more than 10 years.
As part of the care of Monstera adansonii, their absolute loyalty to their location must be taken into account. The plant only unfolds its full splendor when it becomes light, airy and warm over the years Location can maintain.
Monstera obliqua - perforated window leaf with stylish perforations
Within the multi-faceted Monstera species, the Monstera obliqua causes a sensation with its unusually shaped leaves. Here the leaf margins are closed despite the holes, so that no slits are formed. The 'Leichtlinii' variety in particular surprises with this surprising effect. In addition, this window leaf attracts with its peers in terms of demands care and location on the same line.
Tips
The vast majority of Monstera species develop aerial roots. These play an important role in the supply and at the same time function as a holding body, provided that a climbing aid is available for the window leaf. Cut You should therefore only remove an aerial root in exceptional cases or when it has completely dried up and died.
