Montera deliciosa, which is sometimes called split-leaf philodendron, produces a rare fruit that gives you an incredible taste sensation. This video shows you when the fruit is ripe and ready to eat and describes what it tastes like.
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Hello and welcome to HealthyHousePlants.com’s video. Today, we’re going to talk about this strange-looking fruit in front of you. This is actually an unripened flower spike from a split-leaf philodendron, also known as Monstera deliciosa. The reason it’s called “deliciosa” is because this fruit, though it looks strange, is actually very tasty. Interestingly, this fruit takes an entire year to ripen on the plant.
This is one of my first fruits like this on my monstera. I first discovered the spike on September 4th of last year, 2013, and I had read that it takes about a year for the fruit to ripen. Sure enough, on September 4th of this year, the fruit was ripe. It easily came off the spike into my hand. As you can see, it does look like a fruit, but you need to wait the entire year for it to ripen. If you eat this fruit before it ripens, it can burn your mouth and throat.
As you can see, this one is pretty ripe. When the fruit is ready, it comes off the spike easily, and it is extremely tasty. The flavor has been described as a cross between a mango, a pineapple, and a banana. However, when I taste it, I taste pineapple with a very floral overtone. It’s very flowery and really incredible—unlike any other taste sensation you’ve ever experienced.
To eat it, you pull off the scales, and the flesh underneath is what you eat. Once the scales come off easily, you know that the fruit is ripe and ready to enjoy. I made sure to wait until it was very ripe because I was worried about eating it too early.
You can read more about how to grow Monstera deliciosa or split-leaf philodendron on HealthyHousePlants.com. We have a “Plant of the Month” section featuring this plant, where you can find out how to get yours to flower indoors and create this one-of-a-kind fruit to enjoy. Keep in mind that you need a lot of bright light to encourage flowering.
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FAQ: Growing and Enjoying Monstera Deliciosa Fruit
What is the strange-looking fruit from the Monstera deliciosa?
The strange-looking fruit is an unripened flower spike from a split-leaf philodendron, also known as Monstera deliciosa. Though it looks unusual, the fruit is very tasty once ripe.
How long does it take for Monstera deliciosa fruit to ripen?
It takes an entire year for the Monstera deliciosa fruit to ripen on the plant. Eating the fruit before it’s fully ripe can cause irritation to your mouth and throat.
What does Monstera deliciosa fruit taste like?
The flavor of the Monstera deliciosa fruit is often described as a cross between a mango, pineapple, and banana. Some people, including the author, taste pineapple with a floral overtone.
How can I tell if the Monstera deliciosa fruit is ripe?
When the scales come off easily from the fruit, it is ripe and ready to eat. The flesh underneath is what you can enjoy once the scales are removed.
What is required to grow Monstera deliciosa and produce fruit indoors?
To grow Monstera deliciosa and encourage flowering indoors, you need a lot of bright light. The fruit takes a year to ripen, but with the right conditions, you can grow this unique and delicious fruit.
Where can I learn more about growing Monstera deliciosa?
You can learn more about how to grow Monstera deliciosa or split-leaf philodendron on HealthyHousePlants.com. The website features a “Plant of the Month” section with detailed care tips for this plant.
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