Wildlife value of Monstera Deliciosa — an unexpected bonus

I planted Monstera Deliciosa primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. natural air-purifying properties noted in indoor conditions seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a bright living room away from draughts which allows me to watch the activity up close. bringing back indoors before first autumn frost is the most active period for wildlife visits. maintaining temperatures above 15°C throughout the year is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. failure to flower indoors without sufficient light intensity is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.