Monstera Without Holes In Leaves. Its important to get insects off your monstera before they cause irreparable damage. Anyone who has seen even a picture of a Monstera deliciosa has noticed the distinctive holes and slits that larger leaves tend to develop on well-established plants.
And leaves that wont split is among the top complaints from new monstera owners. By developing holes in its leaves the large Monstera leaves are better suited to withstand heavy rainfall and wind as they let the elements pass through the holes. Keep in mind that after a leaf develops it will not change.
Anyone who has seen even a picture of a Monstera deliciosa has noticed the distinctive holes and slits that larger leaves tend to develop on well-established plants.
The best part about monstera plants and the reason why theyre so popular on the houseplant market right now is those giant beautiful leaves with their characteristic holes. I vaguely recall growing it under a 100 watt incandescent bulb. By developing holes in its leaves the large Monstera leaves are better suited to withstand heavy rainfall and wind as they let the elements pass through the holes. Monstera delicosa is one of the first plants that I ever grew when I was 14 circa 1960.
