Monstera acuminata a tree trunk, it uses its ageotropic anchoring roots to grow vertically. The adult plant appears similar to that of "Monstera deliciosa" and these leaves are developed when the plant reaches 15 feet and is an example of an example of dimorphism. The leaves are smooth or papillose stem 2-3.5 cm thick with internodes 6–11 cm long. After it grows upwards, the base of the stem of the hemiepiphyte dies and rots, thereby losing its connection to the soil. Monstera acuminata Monstera acuminata, or shingle plant, is a species of flowering plant from Araceae family which is widespread from Mexico
Monstera deliciosa for humans. Forcing a "M. deliciosa" to flower outside of its typical tropical habitat proves to be difficult. Specific conditions need to be met for the plant to flower. However, in its tropical and subtropical habitat, the plant flowers easily. In these areas where it grows naturally, "M. deliciosa" is considered a delicacy due to its sweet and exotic flavor. Fruits of plants of the Araceae (Arum family) often contain Raphides and Trichosclereids – needle-like structures of calcium oxalate. In "M. deliciosa," unripe fruit containing these needle-like crystalline structures can cause irritation of the mouth. The fruit first shows signs