Monstera deliciosa best between the temperatures of and requires high humidity and shade. Growth ceases below and it is killed by frost. In the coastal zones of Sicily, especially in the Palermo area, where it is called "zampa di leone" ("lion's paw"), it is often cultivated outdoors. In ideal conditions it flowers about three years after it is planted. Flowering is rare when grown indoors. The plant can be propagated by taking cuttings of a mature plant or by air layering. The Monstera deliciosa is a plant with rapid and vigorous growth. As a result, it is widely used as an ornamental
Monstera adansonii has variegated leaves, much like "M. deliciosa" 'Variegata'. Rare but reasonably common to find in the USA and Asia. Monstera adansonii Monstera adansonii, the Adanson's monstera or five holes plant, is a species of flowering plant from Araceae family which is widespread across much of South America and Central America. Besides South American countries it can also be found in the West Indies on islands such as Antigua, Grenada, Saba, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago, and Trinidad. The species is quite common near river valleys at lower elevations. Culms are long while leaves