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Native Monstera
Native Monstera: Rhaphidophora
pinnata
This is a large-leaved climbing plant found both in highland and
lowland rainforest, often used as a popular decorative indoor plant.
Monsteras are root climbers, which means that as well as their
normal soil roots, their main stems develop long and flexible cane-like roots that
securely attach them to a supporting tree.
Monstera leaves of young plants are entire, but as the plant
matures they become attractively divided. Many monstera plants produce large white
coloured hooded flowers that are followed by big fleshy fruits. Some of these are edible
when ripe and considered a delicacy.
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