Monstera (Monstera deliciosa): A tropical climbing plant admired for its large, glossy, perforated leaves; highly popular as an indoor decorative plant.

Main characteristics:
A tropical climbing plant famous for its large, glossy, fenestrated (split) leaves.

Striking inflorescences:
Produces a white, cone-shaped spadix surrounded by a spathe, though less showy compared to foliage.

Pollination:
Pollinated in the wild by beetles; indoors, it rarely flowers.

Habitat:
Native to the tropical forests of Central America, thriving in warm and humid climates.

Variety:
Includes Monstera deliciosa, Monstera adansonii, and variegated cultivars prized as ornamentals.