Monstera subpinnata seed

LATIN NAME: MONSTERA SUBPINNATA

COMMON NAME: Split-leaf Monstera

The split-leaf monstera splits the large, glossy leaves with the deep, narrow cuts and the long, elegant lobes, the whole plant climbing the trunks and the moss poles with the aerial roots, and the neat, tropical look of the arum family. The leaves grow larger and more divided with the age, the stems stay green and smooth, and the plant carries the bold, sculptural presence of the indoor jungle. The cream, arum-like flower appears on the mature plants, followed by the small, clustered fruits. It likes the warm, bright, humid spot, with the rich, well-drained soil.

Scientific Research & Plant Biotechnology

The split-leaf monstera is a familiar name in the studies of the leaf development, because the divided, perforated leaves raise a real question about how the plant form changes with the age. The botanists study the leaf development and the climbing habit, the horticulturists breed the new selections for the house-plant trade, and the seed germination gets the usual nursery attention. The bold tropical foliage keeps the collectors interested.

Ecological & Economic Value & Wide Applications

In the bright room, the split-leaf monstera turns the plain corner into the green retreat. The bold, divided leaves grow larger and more dramatic with the years, the aerial roots climb the moss pole with the striking effect, and the mature plants reward the patient grower with the arum flower. It needs only the warmth, the humidity and the rich, well-drained ground. Easy, generous and sculptural.

The split-leaf monstera seeds germinate in a light, leafy mix kept warm, bright, and humid. The seedlings push through within a few weeks, and they grow on with the small, whole leaves at first. Give them the warmth and the rich, well-drained ground, and the leaves divide with the age. A moss pole helps the young plant climb, and the mist keeps the air humid. The bold, cut leaves come with the seasons.

To grow the split-leaf monstera from seed, sow the small, round seeds singly into the cell tray of light, leafy mix, keep the tray in the warm, bright, humid spot and water gently. The seedlings break through within a few weeks, and they grow on steadily. Keep the young plants in the warm, bright room, and the divided leaves will split and grow with the years.