is officially known as the Mexican breadfruit plant although it's more commonly known as the monkey mask plant. There are a few theories as to where this name comes from – that the shape of the leaf and its hole resembles a monkey's face, or that monkeys use the leaf to hide behind, like a mask, peering through the holes. It's a tropical perennial that makes a bold and beautiful in the UK.
is less vigorous than its relation , and a good choice if you love architectural foliage plants but are limited on space. The large leaves of develop holes in a process called fenestration. It's likely they evolved to do this in their natural habitat to allow light to filter down to the lower leaves.
These tall plants grow on the jungle floor in Central and Southern America, reaching up to 3m tall. Indoors, they are more likely to reach 90cm-2m. can be encouraged to climb by tying its stems to a moss support, or it can be placed on a shelf and left to trail.
This plant is toxic to humans and pets, so keep out of reach. Place in a room that gets bright, indirect light with a humid atmosphere, such as a bathroom or kitchen. They need a temperature of 18-24oC, although will tolerate temperatures down to 12oC.
thrives in humidity and grows best in a warm spot, so a bright bathroom or kitchen is the best place for this plant. This plant can tolerate light shade but will grow best in a room with plenty of bright, indirect light. This house plant could go outside in summer, but bear in mind it w.
