Monstera Vs Philodendron

Considering that nothing goes wrong with it along with its pollutants absorbing nature makes it unique in the plant world.

Monstera vs philodendron. However it s an entirely different species with much smaller leaves and no edible fruit. The monstera is native to mexico where it s mainly prized for its fruit. Monsteras are more closely related to the peace lily. Monstera mike 10 802 views.

How to propagate monstera deliciosa split leaf philodendron duration. Both genera plural form of genus have member species that climb and make leaves with splits. It was introduced into cultivation in england in 1752. The philodendron leaf shape is also more heart like with a prominent sinus the space between the two rounded lobes where the leaf meets the.

Split leaf philodendron swiss cheese plant or windowleaf monstera deliciosa is a tropical plant native to rainforests of central america from southern mexico to panama and commonly grown as a foliage houseplant. Take a look at the wider and stubbier pothos roots on the left compared to the thinner aerial roots on the heart leaf philodendron on the right. It is the only ornamental aroid also grown for its fruit. Notice the new sheath below between my forefinger and my middle.

Philodendrons and monsteras are both native to the americas. One tell tale sign of a philodendron is the sheath that emerges from the nodes where the leaf and petiole meets the vine. From them check out 16 different types of philodendrons that you can grow indoors. Its leaves look like miniatures of another plant monstera deliciosa which is why it s commonly referred to as mini monstera.

A philodendron on the other hand bottom photo has thinner leaves with a smooth texture when you glide your fingers across the leaf blade you won t feel the texture like you do with a pothos. Both philodendrons and monsteras are in the araceae family. Philodendrons are a pretty large genus of flowering plants. Philodendrons and monsteras both have spadix and spathe flowers which is why they are in the same family araceae.

Nick pileggi 189 415 views. Monstera deliciosa vs monstera borsigiana duration. They are more common less expensive and are more easily grown in variegated varieties. Plants come and go but the love for philodendron among the indoor plant growers remain the same.

Decorative and easy to grow the philodendron has many amazing varieties.