Summary: Monstera deliciosa are long-lived plants that can grow 10 to 15 feet tall indoors and stretch 8 feet wide, with leaves that measure 18 inches across or more. Given the right conditions and support, they can thrive for many years.
How big does a Monstera deliciosa grow?
The Monstera deliciosa, also known as the strawberry jade, is one of the most delicious and versatile plants around. Not only do you get to enjoy its delicious fruit, but you can also grow it in your garden to have available all year round.
How big does this amazing plant get? While it can grow quite large, it is quite manageable when kept small. By keeping the plant within reason, you will be able to enjoy all the fruits and beauty it has to offer. Its leaves turn an amazing vivid green, and its large branches attract bees and butterflies, which provide even more benefits.
The Grower
This plant is relatively easy to grow and requires very little attention. It will grow well in either tropical or subtropical climates and can be an all-around addition to your yard or garden. Its adaptability to different climates makes it a great choice for people who want to grow more than one kind of fruit tree or vegetable in their garden.
The best way to grow it is from seed. To do this, simply choose a sunny section of your yard or garden and plant the seeds. Remember to leave at least a few feet between each tree. When the seeds sprout, be sure to pinch off the baby leaves to allow the tree to get bigger. As soon as the leaves start turning yellow, you can start enjoying the big fruits!
The Fruit
When it comes to the fruits of the Monstera deliciosa, you will be hit by their deliciousness. Although similar in taste to a cherry, the berry size of these fruits will knock your socks off. Let’s take a quick look at the different varieties and their relative sizes:
- Strawberry jade (Monstera deliciosa): This is the classic and most common variety of the Monstera deliciosa. You will most often see it labeled as such because of its size. However, aside from its size, the strawberry jade is virtually indistinguishable from the other varieties of this plant.
- Dragon’s blood (Varieties unknown): This is another classic and popular variety of the Monstera deliciosa. If you’ve ever heard of Guarana, this is the plant that it comes from. If you’ve never tried Guarana, you should absolutely give it a shot. It will open up your world to a new delicious fruit.
- Ruby red (Varieties unknown): The ruby red Monstera deliciosa is virtually identical to the standard variety. The only difference between the two is that the ruby red one does not turn yellow at all when ripe.
- Cherry-sized (Varieties unknown): These are the typical fruits of the Monstera deliciosa. To my knowledge, there is no variety of this plant that grows larger than the cherry-sized one. Therefore, you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy the fruit of this plant for the longest time.
As you can see above, the fruits are quite small. In fact, some of them are actually quite smaller than the size of a typical cherry. Aside from their size, the fruits of the Monstera deliciosa are virtually indistinguishable from a cherry. So, if you want to enjoy their deliciousness for as long as possible, you should go for the smallest one first.
But Wait, There’s More…
This plant produces more than just delicious fruits. You may have also heard of its medicinal properties. Some people use the leaves of the Monstera deliciosa to alleviate asthma and other respiratory problems. Furthermore, the plant’s natural oils are known to be effective in treating certain skin ailments. So, if you want to have a healthy and productive plant, you should definitely grow it!
The oil that is extracted from the leaves is known as ferruginia oil. It is a beautiful yellow oil with an incredibly subtle perfume that is virtually undetectable. Unfortunately, this oil cannot be used widely because it quickly absorbs into the skin. Because of this, it is highly recommended to mix this oil with others. Some people use cocoa butter because it blends perfectly with ferruginia oil and provides a wonderful creamy texture that masks the smell of the ferruginia oil. When used in combination, these fats are known to be highly effective in treating cellulite and other skin ailments. So to sum it up, you can see that the Monstera deliciosa is a plant that you should definitely grow!