monstera

Trendy perforated houseplant

Monstera is a genus of tropical climbing plants native to Central and South America, popular as houseplants for their distinctive leaves with natural holes and splits.

The most common species, Monstera deliciosa, is also called the Swiss cheese plant.

The holes supposedly help the leaves withstand heavy rain and wind: My monstera is finally putting out fenestrated leaves.

houseplant

philodendron

Tropical ornamental arum houseplant

propagation · potting · humidity · epiphyte · fenestration · node · cutting · moss pole · rooting · perlite

foliage

fenestration

Placement of openings

photosynthesis · frond · unfurling · variegated · glossy · heart-shaped · lobed · greenery · botanical · lush

tropical

rainforest

Wet tropical woodland ecosystem

understory · Central America · Mexico · climbing vine · epiphytic · tree trunk · dappled light · warm climate · native habitat · Panama

decorative

interior design

Planning indoor spaces

minimalist · Scandinavian style · plant stand · ceramic pot · living room · greenery · botanical print · plant parent

flowers

spathe

Sheath enclosing flower cluster

flowering · rare bloom · pollination · mature plant

Categories
Opposites
plant type/form

monsteramaidenhair fern

Delicate foliage plant

fern · cactus · succulent · moss · asparagus fern

aesthetic trend/cultural status

monsterasilk flower

Imitation bloom from fabric

dried flowers · poinsettia · Christmas cactus

houseplant trends/aesthetics

monsteraAfrican violet

Compact flowering houseplant

peace lily · spider plant · pothos · Boston fern · rubber plant

Phrases
Family

monster

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G