This well-known plant is easy to recognise: It has leaves up to 50 centimetres in size in rich green, which develop deep notches on the sides. — Photo: Robert Günther/dpa
For years now, the monstera has been a favourite among houseplants. If you've picked one up, then you'll likely be hoping for it to grow large and opulent leaves with lots of trademark slits.
And if not? Then it's mainly due to its location, says Jürgen Herrmannsdörfer, member of the board of the Association for Indoor Greenery and Hydroponics in Berlin.
