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The Monstera deliciosa is born on the dark forest floor and spends its life trying to leave it. When it germinates, the seedling grows toward the darkest area, usually the base of large trees. As it begins to grow and use the tree as support, its behavior changes: it starts to seek the light. During its development, the plant forms splits in its leaves, an adaptation that solves two problems: it allows light to pass through to its lower leaves and increases its resistance to strong winds and torrential rains that pass right through these openings.