The monster plant is a member of the Aroideae family. This genus includes about 50 species. In nature, they can be found in Central and South America.

The name of the genus Monster comes from the word “monstrum”, which means “monster”, this is due to the large size of the plant and its frightening appearance. Representatives of this genus are evergreen lianas and shrubs. Their thick shoots are climbing, often present aerial roots. The dark green, long-petioled, large leaf plates are leathery to the touch, adorned with slits and holes of various shapes and sizes. The inflorescence is a thick, cylindrical cob, with sterile flowers at its base and the sexes at the top.

Monster is among the most popular plants cultivated at home. It is scientifically proven that the room monstera is able to ionize the air in the room, which is a big plus when growing such a flower.