Is it true that you can't keep a monster at home and why?

The homeland of the beautiful and amazing monstera is the tropics of Mexico and Central and South America. In our country, such exotic guests are treated with great love and apprehension at the same time. The monstera plant ranks first among the most controversial indoor flowers. Some believe that growing it at home is the height of madness, because it is from him that a lot of problems in the family. You probably noticed the monster in the office, in the corridor of the clinic, in the trading floor of a large store. Not at home. Let's try to figure out why you can't keep a monster at home.

Signs why you can't keep at home

• The flower is considered a dangerous representative of the flora because of its name: "monstera" comes from the word "monster". And he has no place in the house.
• Monstera - energetic vampire... Absorbs energy, adversely affects people who appear in a room with a pot.
• At night, spreading leaves, twisted roots of the plant look like stretching arms. Looks mystical, mysterious. Get scared.
• The hypothesis is: the flower will create a negative aura in the house with a favorable atmosphere, which is why it cannot be kept inside.
• Monstera considered a poisonous culture.
• The sign forbids putting the Monstera in the bedroom: in the portions of an adult, it absorbs oxygen, emits carbon dioxide. The person sleeping in the room will die of suffocation. The monstera is breathing. Photosynthesis takes place. The flower releases more oxygen than it takes in. There is no danger of suffocation.
• The plant is not recommended for unmarried women, the "muzhegon" property of the plant prevents marriage. It is believed that the husband will leave his wife if they bring a flower into the house.

Scientific scientists have not been able to prove or disprove the authenticity of the signs. Make up your mind.

Considering unsafe, do not start Monstera in the apartment / house. The plant feels distrustful and does not grow even in optimal climates.

Monstera in a pot in an apartment

Possible problems

If the conditions necessary for the development of the plant are not observed, problems may arise, including growth retardation, wilting and darkening of the leaves.

Why do monstera's leaves turn yellow, dry and fall

Lack of nutrients or moisture stagnation in the soil can cause yellowing of the leaves. If the process of premature wilting is observed, most likely the matter is a lack of light or a parasite infection. Leaves can dry out both due to the fault of pests and due to the heat in the room.

Why do monstera leaves turn black

Leaf plates begin to turn black when over-watered, resulting in stagnant water in the pot. The roots, and then the whole plant, are affected by rot. To stop the process, urgent soil replacement, disinfection of the container and pruning of damaged roots will be required. After transplanting, the flower must be watered with a phytosporin solution. He also treats the injured sheet plates.

Why does not it grow

Plant growth stops at temperatures below 19 degrees or lack of light. In addition, the flower may lack nutrients for growth due to soil depletion or pest infestation.

How does it affect a person?

The sign says: The plant steals human energy, sucks out positive emotions, disrupts the aura, and has a bad effect on the causal body of a person. Personal life, career, destiny will be destroyed.Fatigue, weakness, irritability appear: the plant spreads negativity.

The harmful properties of a flower

1. The juice is poisonous... It is not a poisonous plant. The juice contained in the leaves of the flower is poisonous. In contact with human mucous membranes, it will poison or kill. Happens when biting off or nibbling on a leaf. Indians and Australians love the fruit. In the East, they are considered delicacies. "Berries" plants are specially grown. They have a banana flavor, pineapple flavor.
2. Dangerous for children... The leaves contain needle-like formations. They will irritate the mucous membranes. An allergic reaction will occur. Scientifically proven fact, a small child or animal will harm themselves. Better give up the idea of ​​keeping the Monstera or be careful.

Monstera is poisonous

For what reasons is it a dangerous representative of the flora? Why is she at risk?

Monstera appeared in Europe in the eighteenth century. The 5-meter killer plant found in the wilds of South America was legendary. According to the stories of travelers, the plant attacked people and animals, pierced bodies with long branches, skeletons remained. Stories are based.

The strangers mistook the roots for tentacles. They hung down and grew through the skeleton of a man who had died in the jungle. The travelers imagined a different picture of death.

The plant got its Latin name "monstrum" because of these legends. Since then, it is considered a dangerous representative of the flora.

What facts are in favor of Monstera?

Positive traits:

1. Wellness, healing... Delays the negative, heals, relieves a person from severe headaches. Relax near the pot - you can do it without fear. It is considered healing in the countries of the East. In Thailand, branches are placed near a sick person: he will recover. In Laos, they put it at the entrance to the house as a talisman.
2. Eliminates clutter... Eliminates disorder, streamlines thoughts, concentrates, increases a person's attentiveness. There will be harmony and order in the house.
3. Protects... It is considered a talisman, a keeper of the hearth. Brings happiness, luck, harmony to the house.
4. Relaxes... The flower relieves stress, drives away stress. Will help you fall asleep or ward off insomnia.
5. Decorates... Sprawling liana leaves will decorate the interior of the apartment, give the look of the tropics.

Beneficial features

• Leaves enrich the air in the apartment with aerons, oxygen. Purify the atmosphere from carbon dioxide, unpleasant odors.
• The property of a flower to release moisture makes it natural moisturizer... The plant will ionize and humidify the air in the apartment.
• Cleans oxygen from harmful impurities... The air will be fresh. This will relieve headaches and diseases.
• Plant collect dust on spreading leaves, will clean the house.
• Will not allow the development of viruses, harmful microorganisms, fungi.
• Monstera - home barometer... A drop of water appearing on the leaves means rain.
• Eastern scholars have confirmed: Monstera helps to strengthen the nervous system, the development of intelligence, the treatment of headaches, getting rid of the disorder, the formulation of thoughts.
• It sucks out substances poisonous to humans from the air (the smell of building materials).
• Absorbs electromagnetic waves.

Favorite places Monstera - near the refrigerator, TV, microwave. Should not be placed in a bedroom or children's room.

Plant myths and fables

Having figured out that monstera is not only not harmful, but also useful, let's talk about how to properly grow this vine. The first and main plus of this plant is that it is unpretentious. Any novice florist can easily keep it in good condition. The main thing is to transplant a flower on time, which loves room for the root system. As for other features of care, the main ones can be formulated as follows:

• monstera, like a jungle inhabitant, loves moisture and partial shade. Do not keep it in direct sunlight, place a container of water next to it, or regularly spray the leaves, removing dust from them;
• as the plant grows, it needs good support for the stem - put a convenient bar for the monstera and tie it up for greater stability;
• do not cut off the aerial root system - this is how the monstera receives nutrition and moisture;
• young plants need to be transplanted into a large container annually, and when the monster is five years old, you can transplant it no more than once every three years. The main thing is to renew a couple of centimeters of the topsoil once a year.

Many myths are inflated around this beautiful flower. Let's list some of them and give our explanations. So, it is believed that monstera:

• Energetic vampire. There is an opinion that a flower is capable of sucking out positive emotions, destroying a person's astral body, and spreading negativity.
• Flower Strangler. A fabulous story that tells that at night a flower, due to its size, absorbs a huge amount of oxygen, so that a person sleeping in a room will certainly die in the morning.
• Poisonous plant. Really true statement. The flower is poisonous, the juice getting on the skin and mucous membrane causes a burn. The main thing is, in a fit of insanity, do not start chewing on leaves or gnawing on the trunk. You just need to keep away from small children and animals.
• Bloodthirsty - "flower monster" that feeds on human and animal bodies. In ancient times, travelers found skeletons through which the leaves and aerial roots of the plant passed. And only several centuries later, they came to the conclusion that the monstera let its parts through the bodies of the dead and perished in the jungle.
• Destroys career, personal life, bad for health.
• According to Feng Shui: the flower has the ability to unite yin and yang (masculine and feminine), which reduces sexual energy, therefore it is contraindicated to keep it in matrimonial bedrooms.

General

When does it bloom?

Blooming Monstera is a rare sight... It is believed that making it bloom at home is difficult.

We need suitable conditions:

• diffused lighting
• regular watering and spraying
• fertile loose soil
• stock pot
• temperature 20-25 ° С

Monstera blooms annually in summer when conditions are met.

Monstera flower

How does it bloom?

Monstera houses grows to a length of 5 meters... Adventure roots grow and descend from the stem.

Creamy flowers appear in summer. A year later, the purple fruits ripen. They are edible, tropical fruit flavor and pineapple flavor.

Don't eat unripe fruits! Will inflame the mucous membranes.

Facts

• Originally from South America;
• In tropical forests, it reaches a height of 30-40 meters;
• Rarely sick;
• In demand all over the world;
• Aerial roots provide additional nutrition;
• Grows in partial shade;
• Does not tolerate direct sunlight.

Monstera in the wild - in the tropics

Monstera Borgisa

Monster Borzig -
Monsteradeliciosaborsigiana
This type of monstera is widespread in Mexico. As for the characteristics, the stems are not thick, but the leaves are small, 30 cm in diameter. Monstera Borgisa grows very well in indoor conditions and office premises.

Monstera Borziga - Monstera deliciosa borsigiana

How is the flower used in Feng Shui practice?

Feng Shui is popular in the East, teaches to equip living space in harmony with nature. It reads:

• Monstera streamlines human thoughts, helps to articulate them clearly.
• The flower pushes the conservative person into action.
• Reduces marital libido, combines masculine and feminine (Yang + Yin). Do not put in the bedroom.
• Influences decision making... Helps with negotiations.

From the above statements it follows: Monstere is no place in the bedroom... Place in the hallway, kitchen, or common room.

Monstera meets in meeting rooms, directors' offices: helps in decision-making and negotiations.

Opinions about the usefulness and harmfulness of Monstera were divided. Decide, but know: love will respond with love, and a flower does not grow in a lack of care.

Common questions about growing a flower

• Is it true that monsters love to eat cats? Cats love to eat many indoor flowers, and monstera is no exception. This is especially true for animals living in the apartment. Such interest is due to the lack of vitamins and, of course, the invincible feline curiosity. But it is impossible to predict for sure that a cat will invade a flower.
• What to do if liquid drops appear on the leaves? Drops of liquid on the leaves indicate waterlogging of the air. It is necessary to ventilate the room well and stop spraying for a while.
• What to do with aerial roots? Aerial roots are directed towards the soil. This can be potting soil or nutrient soil from a support.
• Will a universal store-bought primer be suitable for her? The flower will not die with the universal soil. But such soil will not be able to give good growth and flowering either.

Monstera really surprises with its exoticism and size. The history of growing a large liana has overgrown with all sorts of myths and superstitions. Nevertheless, the plant does not lose its popularity among flower growers, especially since even a beginner can handle it.