Family Of Monstera Plants. The Monstera Deliciosa is quite rare to be a common plant. Though everyone is most familiar with the Monstera Deliciosa the term Monstera is the name of a genus of plants that encompasses 45 different species.
The Monstera Deliciosa is part of the Araceae family thats native to tropical forests of Southern Mexico. This genus inhabits the tropical regions of Central and South America. These impressive plants are also tolerant of the occasional missed watering making them ideal for inexperienced plant parents.
Common names are enormously confusing and I always refer to this plant by its botanical name genus species Monstera deliciosa.
The slits and holes in Monstera leaves are called fenestrations. It loves humid climates and grows well in soils that are moist and well-draining. Monstera dubia Kunth Engl. The Monstera Lechleriana is an evergreen species with interesting foliage.
