What is the flower language of Monstera

1. Surface causes

One reason is naturally that its leaves resemble the shell of a longevity turtle. In the Chinese cognition, turtles represent longevity; the second reason is that in terms of the lifespan of the plant itself, this plant has a long lifespan, so it has the flower language of health and longevity.

2. Deeper meaning

From the perspective of meaning, officials like to place it at the door of their study, which has the effect of adding blessings, longevity, and salary, and thus promotion; families with elderly people like to place it in the elderly’s room, which means the elderly are in good health; families in business like to place it diagonally opposite the living room door, which is said to have the good meaning of attracting wealth and treasure; ordinary people like to put it in the room, which not only adds vitality to the room and makes people feel comfortable, but also makes them naturally perform positively and optimistically.

In terms of purification, although it cannot remove multiple harmful gases at the same time, it is a good assistant in absorbing formaldehyde. In addition, it can also absorb exhaust gas at night. Just imagine placing a pot of Monstera deliciosa at the head of your bed and breathing in fresh oxygen at night. What a pleasant experience that would be! Your sleep quality will definitely improve.

In terms of ornamental value, beside the ponds and lakes in southern gardens, green branches and leaves shade the rockery and running water, creating a beautiful picture of southern ecology; large Monstera potted plants are placed in the lobby of high-end hotels and the interior of ecological restaurants, creating a lively scene of the south; small Monstera potted plants are dotted in small rooms and tight office spaces, bringing a ray of vitality and a touch of green, giving people infinite upward strength.

In terms of edible value, both its flowers and fruits are edible. The flowers are very large, and people in the south stir-fry or pan-fry them as vegetables, especially the bracts outside the inflorescence, which can be eaten raw; its fruit is a berry, which tastes like pineapple and is very delicious.