Monstera Benefits Indoor. They have lush green foliage grow to a massive size and take little maintenance. Fortunately the purpose of calcium oxalates is to make the plant taste unpleasant to stop people or animals from eating it so most of the side effects of eating Monstera are superficial at worst such as a sore mouth lips or tongue.
The slits and holes that create the trademark look of maturing monstera are more than just a fancy design but yet another amazing survival tactic from mother nature that allows the plant to pass dappled light down to the lower leaves and withstand heavy rains and intense wind by allowing the water and wind to pass through the leaves with little to no resistance preserving its overall well being. Since thousand years ago human has brought plant in a container and put in inside their home as an effort to decorate the home. Monstera plant benefits well from stable humidity level but when humidity is low the soil becomes dry and it affects the plant.
Have you ever tried the fruit or seen one growing in the wild.
It prefers high humidity but it will adapt fine to dry indoor conditions. Monstera can develop root-rot if over-watered. It has been introduced to many tropical areas and has become a mildly invasive species in Hawaii Seychelles Ascension Island and the Society Islands. Theres some evidence that houseplants may positively influence the air quality in your home.
