Plant Type
Edible, Evergreen, Vine
Lifespan
Perennial, Woody Zones 10-12
Plant Height
6.6-66ft / 2-20m
Flower
The flowers, which are rarely seen on houseplants, are a 8-12” long, creamy-white, Jack-in-the-pulpit type.
Fruit
The fruit is up to 10 in / 25 cm long, and it looks like a green ear of maize covered with hexagonal scales. Fruit is only edible when ripe.
The large, green perforate leaves have a unique ‘Swiss-cheese’ look.
None
All parts of this plant, including the unripe fruit, are toxic to humans and pets.
Order
Arales
Family
Araceae
Genus
Monstera
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