Its flowers are less spectacular than the ornamental decorative leaves. Nevertheless, the flowering period on the window leaf is eagerly awaited, because Monstera deliciosa produces delicious fruit from it. We have put together interesting information about Monstera flowers for you here.
When does the Monstera bloom and what does the flower look like?
Monstera flowers occur irregularly on vital plants, often after 10 or more years. It appears on an inflorescence stem surrounded by a creamy white bract and can appear at any time of the year. After pollination, a Monstera deliciosa produces edible fruits that ripen for 12 months.
Monstera flowers are fixed appointments no matter
Even experienced monstera gardeners cannot predict when a window leaf will bloom for the first time. A variety of factors influence this, such as the optimal location and correct care. Since Monstera species can live up to 200 years or more, they can take 10 years or more until their first flowering period. This is how the flower is presented:
- Each flower rises on an inflorescence stem that sprouts from a leaf axil
- A cylindrical bulb is surrounded by a creamy white bract
- The hermaphrodite flowers can appear at any time of the year
- The ripening time of a fruit after pollination is 12 months
In old age, it is not uncommon for a vital window leaf to have synchronously closed and opened flowers as well as ripening fruits. Only the fruits of a Monstera deliciosa are suitable for consumption. All other parts of the plant, including the petals, contain toxic ingredients. If consumed in large quantities, these can cause symptoms of poisoning, such as severe nausea, stomach pain and vomiting.
Tip
Do you prefer Monstera deliciosa to enjoy the tempting fruit? Then we recommend fertilizing the delicious window leaf purely organically. The liquid Biobest organic earthworm fertilizer (€11.00 on Amazon), for example, is easy to administer and does not contain any artificial additives. Added to the irrigation water every 14 days from April to August, he althy fruits thrive for carefree consumption.
