Advanced plant lovers occasionally develop the desire to grow their own plant species. Countless new species have already been created by crossing different plants. But can the Monstera also be crossed?
Can you cross a Monstera with other plants?
A Monstera can theoretically be crossed with other Araceae, but crossing is difficult because Monsteras rarely flower and require at least ten years to bloom for the first time. Professional equipment and experience are necessary.
How does crossing houseplants work?
In theory, crossing two plants isvery simple: You take the pollen from one plant and use it to pollinate the stigma of the other plant. A fruit develops from the ovary of the flower, the seeds of which combine the genetic material of both plants.
What are the biggest challenges when cruising?
In practice, the process of crossing presents some challenges. The decisive factor is the species selected for the crossingThese must belong to the same genus, otherwise they cannot fertilize each other. In addition, both plants must be in flower at the same time, as this is the only way pollination can take place.
Can you cross Monstera?
Theoretically, a Monstera can be crossed just like any other plantHowever, unlike some other houseplants, the Monstera is not known for its flowers and flowers are essential for crossing. Most Monsteras don't bloom at all in our living rooms.
How do you make a monstera bloom?
In order to get the window leaf to bloom, it requires particularly good care, a consistent location over the years and, above all,a lot of patience It takes time for a Monstera to bloom for the first time at least ten years. It takes another year for a fertilized flower to develop into a fruit and seed.
Which plants can you cross a Monstera with?
If you are actually gifted with a flowering Monstera, you can try to cross it with other plants of theArum family (Araceae). Well-known representatives in the field of houseplants are ivy, single leaf and calla. However, due to the rare flowering, the number of attempts is very limited and almost impossible without professional equipment and a lot of experience.
Tip
The Monstera Variegata is not a cross
The two-colored Monstera Variegata is not a cross, but a genetic mutation. This happens by chance when breeding new Monstera seeds.
