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In the third year of its development, and in ideal conditions, it begins to bloom and one more year to mature the fruit. It is rare that it flourish indoors, however each space is different and the plant reacts and develops differently. The fruit of the delicious monster is 30 centimeters long by 3 to 5 centimeters in diameterlooking like a green ear with hexagonal scales, similar to The horses.
What care do you need?
If you want me to grow big and strong, it is best to put it in a Warm and bright place but without direct sun. To water it, it is best to do it Once a week in summer and once every two weeks in winterbut without flooding the pot or the earth since it does not respond positively, it is also recommended Spray the leaves to prevent them from drying out and breaking.
To be able to guide it, shape and support it, it is suggested to put a tutor or stick where you can hold To start climbing. There is a characteristic that must be taken into account, the leaves and the first fruits contain large amounts of oxalic acid which is toxic to peoplecausing immediate pain and blister, in addition to irritation, itching and even loss of voice; and Very toxic for dogs and cats. However, after a year of maturation, it is safe to ingest it.
How do you multiply the delicious monster?
There are two main methods for the multiplication of this incredible plant, the first is by seedwhich can be bought online or in specialized greenhouses. To favor germination, they must be placed in a pot with good light conditions (avoiding direct sunlight), temperature and humidity; The first leaves will appear per month, maturing around 6 months.
The second method is by cut or stake (stem fragment, branch or sprout). To perform this method of propagation, the first thing is to locate the base of the stem and, approximately 3 centimeters, make a cut with pruning scissors. Subsequently, The cuthex is introduced into a container with water that you must take care and maintain every week; When observing the growth of white roots 2 centimeters long, proceed to transplant a pot with substrate that allows a good filtration and avoid flooding.