Not sure if this has been mentioned below but the “tingle” that is being referred to is calcium oxalate crystals. They can feel pretty much like eating fiberglass if the fruit isn’t ripe but as it ripens they dissolve back out into an oxalate acid. But getting a unripe piece into the back of your throat… you’ll remember that for a long time.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I have done that and I do remember it!
@AlyxGlide2 жыл бұрын
Ours stays burning no matter how long we let it ripen ):
@johnosam46812 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard LMAO!
@reeferfranklin2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and beware of eating too much of this delicious fruit, especially if you're prone to kidney stones.
@MaxItUpwithMarta2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you mentioned that. I rather not take the risk.
@dapurtingkat51052 жыл бұрын
I m from Malaysia. Here we call it EKOR NAGA ( DRAGON'S TAIL). Just want to share with u guys.u can also boil the leaves n drink the water. It looks n tastes like sugarcane juice. It is believed that the extract is good for treating cancer. Btw thank u for sharing about the fruit.never knew it can b eaten.will go hunting for one tomorrow.😁
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
did you find a fruit?
@OleanderSmoothie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I love hearing all the different names people have for it! I never knew you can make a tea from it. I hope you find some of the fruit!
@dapurtingkat51052 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard not yet.😄.hv to keep on searching.
@giulia39702 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@neo_78642 жыл бұрын
Oh ada ke kat sini? Tak pernah dengar dan tak pernah nampak pun.
@lilanisi2 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia they are commonly called fruit salad plants. A lot of people don't know why anymore. I grew up spending Christmas holidays in Tonga where my Aunty would have them ready for me when we got there. My Danish dad called them Mexican breadfruit.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Lilanisi, yeah we call it the fruit salad fruit over here! What a great memory your aunty made for you.
@hollypuckett39312 жыл бұрын
It's called this because it tastes like multiple fruits at once, like a fruit salad
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@hollypuckett3931 smells like to too. so yummy
@giulia39702 жыл бұрын
Messican?
@DanskerneFraDanmark2 жыл бұрын
Nice a fellow Dane
@stephanieterreblanche94702 жыл бұрын
In South Africa 🇿🇦 we call these guys delicious monster and I never thought of the edible implications! I have tonnes in my garden, off on a forage now! Thank you 😃
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
let us know if you find any. good luck!
@JWGreyling2 жыл бұрын
You still alive ?
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@JWGreyling I survived 🤣
@neliborba1012 жыл бұрын
It is a plant from where I come from. It tastes super delicious, there are no words to describe the exquisite flavor. That picante taste is part of its flavor.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Neli, I agree. Very hard to describe. I have one ripening on my counter now.
@penneycason92692 жыл бұрын
I’m so stoked/joyous/ecstatic 🥳 Found fruit ready for picking. 😝 AND we have 5x mature plants. Aaaaaaahhhhhh heaven sent free food. Completely happy to have watched your channel. THANK YOU ✨ Picked 2x today. Exciting time. I’ll keep you posted. Extremely grateful 👍🏼🇦🇺
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Penney. I love your enthusiasm!
@umarphma65462 жыл бұрын
Very well presented sir! Really love how you deliver all those information. You really motivated me to be an amazing entrepreneur like you. Kudos to this video!!!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Umar, thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it. I'm happy for you. Have a great weekend.
@thriftythrifter1166Ай бұрын
I found 2 today in my plant!! I’m in Florida and I so excited over this! Thank you! 😊
@SleepyLizardАй бұрын
follow these instructions and let me know if you like it
@Dawn_McNair2 жыл бұрын
This just give me another reason to get more of these plants. I love Monstera delisiosa.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
do it!!! 🤣
@SCArtandGrafts2 жыл бұрын
l've no idea they bring out edible fruits. Thanks. We have one in a pot just outside our main door. Its growing like crazy and may outgrew its pot soon. In fact its sending its other roots to neighbouring pots for extra food.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Sam, these things are survivors. Not surprising at all that it's branching to other pots. I've chopped them up and new ones take hold of my mulch pile.
@hotdamn90522 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard Yes monsteras are hardy for sure. When I bring my pots outside like this time of year the aerial roots hit the lawn grow deep and embedded and I have to cut them when I bring my plants inside early October. I would love to get my hands on some variegated types .
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@hotdamn9052 I've got a variegated one along my south fence line. You can see it in some of my vids
@Faesharlyn2 жыл бұрын
They'll send their roots right through the carpet and into the floor if you let them...
@SCArtandGrafts2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard Kinda like the rubber tree.
@jessicajensen55932 жыл бұрын
Va 😯 tack snälla för att du delar med dig av det här önskar att jag levde där 👍👏❤️🇸🇪🏡
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Going by the flag I’m guessing you were from Sweden. And I would also love to live where you live.
@gabrielalbores8462 жыл бұрын
I love monstera! One of my favorite plants. I have two growing outside in 25 gallon pots in Phoenix. Leaves are starting to get as large as yours. Hopefully one day I'll grow my own fruit! Great video. Such a beautiful plant
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Keep looking for it. and sniffing for it. good luck!
@zappedguy2 жыл бұрын
Are they in the sun or in the shade? I am in Phoenix as well and would be fun to have in my back yard.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@zappedguy I got some in shade and some in full sun.
@jojozepofthejungle26552 жыл бұрын
Your plants need to get those extra roots into the ground, or you won't get fruit.
@jojozepofthejungle26552 жыл бұрын
@@zappedguy morning sun only
@Frolic-and-Feed-Farm2 жыл бұрын
We've been growing and eating monsterio delishio, lol. for years we wrap ours in newspaper and they ripen beautifully.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
yum. what part of the world are you in?
@Frolic-and-Feed-Farm2 жыл бұрын
Australia, NSW
@alleyneT2 жыл бұрын
I had my first taste of Monstera in beautiful Noosa on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. It was amazing! And I have them growing around my house in the Blue Mountains, too. They are so unique. Thanks for the excellent video 😊
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
and thank you for the positive comment.
@Alaska_Engineer2 жыл бұрын
You do things like this and it’s the closest I ever get to wanting to leave Alaska. Not that I’ll ever leave... but it’s the closest I ever get to thinking I could visit the lower 48! 😉
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I watch The Outdoor Boys channel and they recently relocated to Alaska (he's from there) and some days I might be willing to trade places with you. You ever see the northern lights?
@Alaska_Engineer2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and they can be amazing!! One night I was driving back from Fairbanks and the sky was so green with the aurora that I was able to turn off my headlights and still safely drive!
@idahowildflower26132 жыл бұрын
Yes, My mother grew it in her greenhouse in Idaho. Loved the fruit.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Paula thank you for this information. Lots of people are asking me if the fruit will grow indoors and you just confirmed it. If you could grow a tropical fruit in Idaho you could grow it anywhere
@rosem61242 жыл бұрын
Yes I have eaten that fruit, it is delicious Wrap it in news paper in a warm place to ripen it up 👍👍
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I don't meet many people who've tried it. Nice to meet you.
@btsfan17152 жыл бұрын
Oh no! My mouth is watering😭😭i have monstera plant my home and it is unlikely to produce such scrumptious fruit. I wish I could taste it.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I’ll have it again when it’s in season next year. You can buy it from our website. www.guacfarm.con
@SHAWNPHILLIPS19742 жыл бұрын
I had no idea you could eat that!! I live on Maui an these plants are everywhere.. I’m goin hunting for these Lol thanks for sharing
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
oh yeah, if you're on Maui you'll find the fruit for sure.
@bigdogg22572 жыл бұрын
You called it my boi sleepy lizard that screen shot is perfect !!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bigdogg, my son is helping me attract more attention to the channel.
@bigdogg22572 жыл бұрын
No problem sleepy great channel got any seedlings of this plant.
@MOSSISM2 жыл бұрын
As an Aussie we have hundreds of these in my backyard, and I have picked some before (bout the size of my forearm) and never got around to looking up how to eat them before they went rotten. It's not the right time now, but I'm glad this video popped into my recommendations so I can give it a go!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Please come back and let us know if you enjoyed it.
@carolflower80152 жыл бұрын
Theyre yummy but eat the segments only as they fall off the fruit
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@carolflower8015 yeah, skipping ahead is the kind of mistake you only make once
@chuezo82252 жыл бұрын
I have one growing in a pot 😃, never would have thought it produced edible fruit. Thank you for the information.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I hope you get fruit soon
@jules-marcdavis68432 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard so this will produce fruit inside the home from a house plant?
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@jules-marcdavis6843 I Dom't know how the pollination works for monstera so I don't know if they'll fruit indoors or if you'll have to hadn't pollinate or what.
@jules-marcdavis68432 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard got it!😯lol
@joelsoler33732 жыл бұрын
I live in South Florida and those plants are everywhere. I had no idea they gave fruit. I'm going to go check specially since were in July.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Joel, yeah just poke in behind the leaves...but make sure it's not private property or the owners might not react too kindly. But there's plenty planted in public areas.
@AlexPeace2462 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty interesting! I saw these all over Florida when I was there, never knew they where even remotely edible. I’m definitely trying a couple the next time I’m down there. (Edit:) Also another great video. You’ve really seemed to nail down a good mix of funny, informative, and relatable lately. Keep up the good work.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Alex, thank you for the compliment. I been trying to put myself in a more conversational mind set prior to recording. I'm glad you noticed.
@AlexPeace2462 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I really have noticed that, but you also take criticism in stride and actively connecting with your viewers, always trying be better in any way. It’s commendable and I’ve enjoyed* every new* video more and more. I know we got off on the wrong foot, but now I’m cheering for guys, just keep being a good person!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexPeace246 that's funny. I enjoy interacting with everybody in the comments. I've met so many fascinating people since the channel got popular.
@VladOnEarth2 жыл бұрын
Very very unteresting! Love your content! Didnt know this plant actually has fruits! Gonna go find some tomorrow! 😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@MKPhilippines2 жыл бұрын
great info
@jojozepofthejungle26552 жыл бұрын
I grow these for their fruit and just love them. Learned that they won't fruit in a pot. They need those extra roots to sink into the ground to get optimal nutrients for fruiting.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
it really sends out roots doesn't it? they go everywhere
@charleswaters4552 жыл бұрын
Your reaction to this is like my first reaction to passion fruit. I'm definitely going to have to try Monstera now. If I see it beside the road, I'm going to grab some ;)
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
passion fruit is so good. we have some growing now. can't wait to harvest.
@alastorsblade2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple questions. 1. would monstera thrive in Vermont? I'm concerned about our winters. 2. do the potted plants commonly bear fruit? 3. can you let the fruit ripen entirety before eating? or will it begin to rot before then? I just started watching your videos a week ago. I love all of the info you give. keep it going brother!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I Monstera will struggle outdoors in Vermont. It needs a very hot climate. USDA hardiness zone 10 A or above. I don’t know if it will fruit indoors or not. It would be a worthwhile experiment. And thank you for the compliment on my videos. I really appreciate the encouragement.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to answer your question about letting the whole fruit ripen. I never tried it but I’m pretty sure it won’t work because you’ve got 1 to 2 days to eat the exposed area before it starts to go bad.
@AAVSIC2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard First time viewer here and love the video, ill have to check out more. Its always a mark of a good host to respond to their viewers like you have! Florida man here with Mexican neighbors that grow this, they ripen the whole fruit by putting a bit of water in a jar and placing the fruit bottom end down in the jar and put on the lid to let the gasses build up to ripen the fruit as a whole. Much like putting a banana in a bag To ripen it faster/ more evenly. Cant wait to check out your other videos to see what's growing on.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@AAVSIC thank you for the tip. I'm going to ripen one using that method now.
@kellikelli44132 жыл бұрын
@@AAVSIC Thanks for the very useful ripening tip.
@jokoko77592 жыл бұрын
This plant was already thriving when I moved in to my house almost 23 years ago. Now it is growing around my yard. I never knew it fruit. I prune the leaves every year because they succumb to cold weather in winter. This June the leaves are still green, hopefully the remain so comes July. I will be looking out for the fruit.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Please come back and tell us if you find any
@elizabethgirinde89562 жыл бұрын
Here in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬, you find them growing everywhere also many people grow it in pots or outside their homes for decoration purposes. I never knew the fruit was edible. Thanks for that video, I will definitely try it out for myself and see 😄👍🏽
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth, thanks for the comment. please come back and let us know how you liked the taste
@elizabethgirinde89562 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard and thank you too for sharing. Yes I will have to let you know my experience 😄👍🏽
@terryatkinson93232 жыл бұрын
Grew up with these in the backyard. We used to stand the fruit upright in a glass and use a fork to to pick out the ripe flesh.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
It’s all good isn’t it?
@Rafahelllll2 жыл бұрын
I had heard of this fruit, and have even seens a few growing around my neighborhood, but i have never tried it. After watching this video and thanks to the information you have given me i will try it soon. Thanks!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Let us know if you liked it. I hope you do
@JuniperBoy2 жыл бұрын
I inherited a decently-sized monstera from my landlord when I moved in to my current flat. Last year it fruited and although I hadn't known it produced edible fruits, the name suggested that they were good to eat, so I did some searching and found out how to ripen them. I'm in Siberia, so it's strictly an indoor plant, but I give it a good feed and it enjoys the long days of our (short) summer.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Ok everyone, this should answer your question about growing the fruit indoors. If Rob can do it in Siberia (and there was another family who grew the fruit in Idaho) y'all can do it in your house too! Thank you very much Rob.
@hotdamn90522 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard Oh ok so my dreams can come true lol
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@hotdamn9052 indeed.
@thatsalt15602 жыл бұрын
That's so cool!
@jules-marcdavis68432 жыл бұрын
ok my question is answered!! I'm just down from Idaho, yes I'm sold and on your avocados,they are huge!! I'm not rich but I'll check out your shop, how about selling 4 packs would it even be worth it? Now that you've got everyone in on monster fruit ya gotta sell some!! They Sound Amazing
@doctorkhan43782 жыл бұрын
My plant is fruiting for the last few years & i heard many years ago that its fruit was edible but i never dared eating it. Last year i noticed a bird eating into a ripe fruit voraciously as i watched amazingly. Right now there are a few fruits on it. I'll see but thnx for sharing the valuable knowledge
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
come. back and tell us how you liked it.
@peterripson2 жыл бұрын
I bought one in my local supermarket about ten years ago and it came with instructions on how to eat it attached to the small stem.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
wow, so cool. did it ripen?
@peterripson2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard It did and it did taste fantastic. Only down side was that I found just a bit more acidic than a pineapple so after eating a little it gave me a mild sore throat. Totally worth it though! I love trying new and unusual fruits!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@peterripson Yes, it has the effect. I've had same thing happen with pineapple too. It's definitely more of a snack than a meal.
@Mark-zu6oz2 жыл бұрын
I bought a few about the same time and they ripened and were delicious. They looked terrible, though, as the outside became speckled with black, though the inside was still white. The ripe fruit gives off a wonderful smell of pineapple/tropical punch. To date, I have never seen them again in a supermarket.
@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like something really cool if you have kids or grandkids. Everyday after school there is more of this treat to eat.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
My sons friends love to spend the weekend here. They enjoy the farm work because for them it's like play...they get dirty and sweaty and they enjoy learning about farming.
@isaiah44782 жыл бұрын
And if they get too greedy there’s something that awaits them if they do!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@isaiah4478 a self regulating system
@dianapulido18072 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who has beautiful Monsteras in her front yard. I love them because they are so beautiful with those giant green leaves. Never had any idea it was a fruit plant or that they grew as big as the one you have. Next time I go to her house I'm going to see if there is any fruit. I didn't know that there were so many different types of avocados. We had two avocado trees when I was growing up. All I know is that they were big and one gave fruit in the summer and you in the winter. I refuse to buy those tiny avocado that they sell at the store.
@Flippokid2 жыл бұрын
I love this! Just some guy that found out some really cool shit and wanted to share it with the world. We keep monsteras indoors in our climate I'm not sure they spring fruit. But I'll be on the lookout from now.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement!
@saras76352 жыл бұрын
ahh, you just answered a question I had ... recently I heard that these pods can be eaten ..... did not know the details on what to look for, when to pick them or what part is evadable ----- you answered all the questions in one shot! THANK YOU!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Sara, you're welcome and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
@saras76352 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard for yeas we had it as a house plant. few years back I had to move.the plant out under a tree "temporarily" - pot and all - next thing a I know it grew roots into the ground and the leaves went form the typical 12-18 inches big leaves to now almost 3-4feet..... and I noticed the "pods" last year .....this year I have 3 for now - every time I walk by the area there is a sweet smell .... nothing else was blooming around it ....could not figure it out ..... thank you again for sharing this great info ..... will definitely pick one when its a bigger size and give it a try ...... what a treat. there is always Beaty around us, waiting to be explored and appreciated. may there be abundance for every one everywhere all the time.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@saras7635 what a great story! I hope you enjoy the fruit.
@MaxItUpwithMarta2 жыл бұрын
It is such a lovely plant I never knew you could eat the fruit.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
come back and tell us if you try it
@wendymunter192 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a monstera growing in her room. Now I want to get one for outside and hopefully we’ll get some fruit from ours.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
give it a try, bring it in on cold nights
@madeintexas3d4422 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting my parents one of these. They have a plant in their room they keep having to move because their curtains don't let much light in and I've heard they do great in low light conditions because they usually grow in the forest floor and don't get much light.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
yes plus they are impossible to kill no matter how hard you try
@asimplefarmer2 жыл бұрын
I always love learning new things from you!
@FairyFrequency2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic video on monstera fruit! Greetings from Missouri ♡🌱
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Hello Missouri, do you grow Monstera up there?
@FairyFrequency2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard ....we have two large monstera plants in pots and also a small potted monstera adansoniii. None of these have made fruit yet. Wish we could grow them outdoors as you are doing but doubt they would survive our cold winter months here.
@nenaelliott80582 жыл бұрын
I've seen Monstera plant grown indoors but never knew what it was or that it got so large. Everytime I watch this a channel my mouth starts watering because of the delicious fruit. .. I know anything bought in stores can't compare because they pick it green and store it cool so it won't spoil before it gets too market. 🥂 Cheers
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Nena, you are so right. I bought some supermarket mangos recently and they were so bland.
@nenaelliott80582 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard even apples don't have the same flavor they used to have..
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@nenaelliott8058 dont' get me started on tomatoes
@nenaelliott80582 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard yuck. You can't buy a decent tomato in a grocery store.
@drduandada42182 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the info. I have a lot of these in huge buckets and have seen the fruit but never knew it was eatable.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
give it a try and let us know if you liked it
@miguelschoedel76912 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I didn’t know you could eat that monstra pod.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miguel, give one a try and let us know how you liked it.
@thatsalt15602 жыл бұрын
Got this video kn my recommended. Avocados and mango? Two of my favourite things. I have a big garden so I know all of that is hard work, but ... lucky you!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Hard work yes but totally worth it. What do you grow?
@wayne-oo2 жыл бұрын
Informative as always ! Can you make a video on the different varieties of avocados you sell with a description of each of they're flavors....
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Wayne, this is an excellent idea and some thing I’ve been trying to figure out how to do. The varieties ripen at different times of year so I probably need to record segments. Maybe show by month and then edit it all together at the end of the year
@E.P.71312 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I would definitely be interested in that!
@dkleath86972 жыл бұрын
@@E.P.7131 Me Too!!
@hauolireeves9738 Жыл бұрын
Can you propagate the fruit into more monstera plants? That would be a cool video! I know you can cut the stock into sections and plant those to make more Monstera plants.
@SleepyLizard Жыл бұрын
I've never tried. It's way easier to take a cutting and transplant it
@nerissarowan8119 Жыл бұрын
They do have seeds, but the plant segments have their own roots so there’s really no need.
@penneycason92692 жыл бұрын
Fantabulous. I knew they were edible just needed you to teach me how. Have many of these plants. Whoa bring on summer. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ❣️❣️❣️ 🇦🇺
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
please come back and let us know how they taste below the equator!
@penneycason92692 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard sure will. From Adelaide Sth Australia ✨
@darianroscoe10172 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a box of avocados. Looking forward to it!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the order. I appreciate it.
@gustavoaquesedo15022 жыл бұрын
Many blessings brother may you have abundance, for your joy of sharing makes it a good thing ,you got a subscribe from me and a like and I'm definitely gonna check out the avocados ,may God bless you and your family .keep up the awesome job 👏
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gustavo. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel
@ComradeMario2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, didn't know Monstera has edible fruits, amazing
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any near you that you can try?
@ComradeMario2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard There's a lot of them on the roadside, I will definitely keep my eyes peeled next time I pass them😁
@buffalojoe782 жыл бұрын
You say temperate but I’d imagine you’d need a more subtropical to tropical zone to grow them outside. That being said I worked at a botanical garden and we had several huge Monsteras growing in the tropical room. Every now and then they’d have fruit ripen and it’d perfume the whole room.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
BuffaloJoe, you are correct. Sometimes I accidentally call an avocado a mango or mix up other things. Others have pointed out my mistake too. thank you.
@brockberrick27272 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen, hahah! I want to grow one now and taste this fruit. Please let me have a taste!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the compliment. you gotta try it
@DTolen2 жыл бұрын
In my country we have Guembe (Philodendron undulatum), very similar but it taste like sweeeeet tender corn, with a buttery texture. It ripens uniformly, and it also bites you hard if you eat it before time
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
You just gave me something I wanna try. Thank you
@BillHester20112 жыл бұрын
Its raining outside here in Scotland, but I'm happy too watching this outstanding video. I look at our wee Monstera in the corner... 8" high. OMG!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
give it enough room and nutrition it will take over your whole house. My grandmother was born in Scotland but we don't know what city.
@BillHester20112 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I wish! Do you ever see any variegated Mosteras out there? Your grandmother - that is interesting - Tom, do you know of any words she was fond of saying, or expressions? Sometimes they are unique to an area. Bit much of me to ask but what was her name?
@tridsonline2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Wow, fascinating! We call them Delicious Monsters here in South Africa .. now i know why. My dad has one growing under a Bunyan tree, and I've noticed how the squirrels attacked the fruit. But they ended up just wrecking it which seemed like such a waste - i guess they missed your video and why it's important to let it ripen 🤣 Now that i know the secrets, I'll give it a try next time i see it fruiting. Thanks for sharing! Btw - any tips on cultivating them?
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Darryl, squirrels do so much damage to all my fruit. I hate them. I dont do anything to the monstera. I just let them grow under my avocado trees and along my fence line. I suppose I should look into how to boost the crop.
@tridsonline2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard 100% on the squirrels! We also have some kind of exotic guava that smells like pineapple, but we've never been able to taste the fruit - thanks to the squirrels ransacking the tree before they ripen 🤬
@LaughterOnWater2 жыл бұрын
Even better, the very tip of Florida is a subtropical or temperate rainforest. Most of the rest of FL up the east coast is temperate deciduous forest. Wish we could grow these in NE Georgia outside, but they don't survive in an 8a hardiness zone. However, Pawpaws will grow here, but not in your area. Too difficult to grow for production though. Some bananas survive the winter all the way to zone 8a/7b (just above the fall line in NC), but like most other tropical fruits, we don't have required length of warm season for fruit maturation. I've seen brown turkey figs grown with protection as far north as New Jersey, but they thrive in Virginia and south. I'll bet you probably grown some great varieties of tropical figs too! What a great video! _Fantastic_ methodology for sales promotion. I hope your farm flourishes! Stay safe out there!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the encouragement Laughter, I appreciate it.
@jules-marcdavis68432 жыл бұрын
I'm a new sub and checked out your website, it is Awesome! Even if your fruits aren't in season it's good to know,I'm going to keep your site in mind,I've got to try those avocados! Thanks for the fun video.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thanks Jules, we'll be selling Fall variety avocados starting 2nd week of September.
@Smileythesilent2 жыл бұрын
We used to have them outside my childhood home, it helped keep the house cool when we couldn't afford the electricity bill from the air con🙂 The fruit is bloody delicious, I was crushed when I came home from the navy and they'd cut them out! No, I don't think camellias are better!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
What a bummer.
@penneycason9269 Жыл бұрын
Mine are bigger and better. Not picked yet. So grateful for your advice. I’ll keep you posted 🇦🇺
@SleepyLizard Жыл бұрын
awesome. You're gonna love them.
@mohammedshaykh62962 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite plant
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
so yummy right?
@beecaldero2 жыл бұрын
WHOAAAAAA!!!!! My fave plant. I have one in my house. Whoaaaaaa! I’m coming to visit. 😂😂😂
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Bee, it's soooo tasty. you're gonna love it.
@beecaldero2 жыл бұрын
Ima give my plant side eye until I get a fruit. 😂😂😂
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@beecaldero That's how I been with my jobaticaba lately
@beecaldero2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I’ve never seen that in person!!! I want to try it so badly! But yes. Keep giving side eye. They can feel it 😂
@numinous25062 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video. Thanks.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank for the positive comment
@mishham63882 жыл бұрын
I've tried it before it's great. Definitely right about making sure it ripe.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I just picked a few today, can't wait.
@mishham63882 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard nice ! Wrong time of year here in Australia!!
@franzchezca97432 жыл бұрын
I love this plant
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
It is a beloved house plant that’s for sure
@hotdamn90522 жыл бұрын
I have four big pots of them in my house in New England. I wish the fruited indoors lol. The fruit is delicious for sure, I had it a few times.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
that's so great that you got to taste it.
@asiancavemanr76572 жыл бұрын
learn something new every day thanks! now i really want to try one
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
do they grow near you?
@asiancavemanr76572 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard in the past when I was in Florida I see them all the time, i'm currently in Oregon
@julzrouge3692 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! You have a striking personality. Keep it up!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment
@jurickmaaliao51412 жыл бұрын
omg!this is Amazing!A million thank you sir,im from the tropical country of the philippines qnd here is so much plenty of monsteracheese in our country...now i know..thank you for sharing this knowledge..Cheers like bqnana and pineapple..Godbless
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Tell me if you find one and how you like the taste
@dannytaveras15212 жыл бұрын
They look nice too. I m almost ashamed. Surrounded by food in our country and not knowing it. Thanks for your time and sharing with us!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Danny, I hope you find some so you can try it.
@dannytaveras15212 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizardthanks! Keeping an eye out for!
@NaldzHobbySide2 жыл бұрын
woah!! 😮 i will try and look for that plant, im on a tropical country.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Naldz, what country are you in?
@EdCourney2 жыл бұрын
In case one has ever wondered what the Incredible Hulk's parts look like.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna pretend you’re referring to my biceps.💪💪
@jana7312 жыл бұрын
Woooow I loved the plant but didn't know about their fruit 😍
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Now you're gonna love it even more
@jana7312 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard exactly, thanks for sharing your knowledge :)
@maddageperera71862 жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@MusicChannel82 жыл бұрын
i love monstera deliciosa plant i have 2 pots now
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
that's awesome
@teresitaramos11172 жыл бұрын
Your right this monstera is so sweet 😋I eating this monstera last year!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Teresita, it's so good isn't it?
@MrTeenwolf822 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
you're welcome
@delta95712 жыл бұрын
Wow, I want to try one so badly now.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
do they grow where you live?
@delta95712 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard i dont know, I live in California
@turtlegaby Жыл бұрын
That was very educational. I have these as house plants. They also come with pretty variegations like the Monstera Thai constellation and the Monstera albo. I saw a guy posting the fruit on Facebook, but my Houseplants never produce a fruit, only if they grow outside. And I live in zone 9b. We still get some frost here now and then, so I can't grow them outside.
@turtlegaby Жыл бұрын
Btw, do you also grow Durian?
@SleepyLizard Жыл бұрын
I do not grow Durian. I know about it because what people say about the smell though.
@turtlegaby Жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I would be your best cutomer, if you did. It is my absolute favorite fruit.
@jekusinatv69582 жыл бұрын
Wow,i did not know that's edible. We wasting a lot of that fruit because we don't know it can be eaten.I will try that next time.Thank you for sharing this .i learn something new today from you .Stay safe
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Please come back and tell us when you taste one. I’d like to know your impression
@MarcosCappa2 жыл бұрын
I had tried very very ripe, still feel a little bit of the oxalic crystal in the back of my throat, the smell is wonderful, like the sweetest bananas with very aromatic sweet pineapple. There's had to be a way to remove all the oxalic acid maybe in a lab because that fruit is awesome
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Marcos, yes sometimes there's a little sting left in them like when you eat a pineapple. I think the longer you let it sit the less the sting.
@MarcosCappa2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard yes but pineapple doesn't have oxalic acid crystals, there's a perfect point to eat Monstera fruit but it's kind of tricky to determine it's has to be really really ripe.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@MarcosCappa and the riper the sweeter too!
@ActivRoots2 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautiful yard
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thanks Mayra!
@jwb26992 жыл бұрын
I have two indoor plants I'm so intrigued by this.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jasmine, I'm not sure if they'll fruit indoors but if you can get yours to produce it is soooo delicious.
@jwb26992 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard Could I move them outside, I live Michigan that probably wouldn't be a good idea??
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@jwb2699 in the summer yes but as soon as it gets cold you'll have to bring them back in
@jwb26992 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard Thank you!!!!
@zazaastergreen12632 жыл бұрын
lovely to watch
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
thank you Zaza
@rjoni123 Жыл бұрын
ive heard that these plants will only produce fruit if its in the desired climate as far as heat and humidity. I have friends who have had these as indoor plants (in michigan) and they have never produced fruit. I knew these could grow fruit before i ever owned one and was always hesitant getting one because i didnt want an indoor plant that grows fruit (i assumed it would attract bugs) then i found out they only grow them in ideal climate and bought 2 :) very informative video!
@SleepyLizard Жыл бұрын
that is true. they need a tropical climate. I've not heard of any fruiting indoors
@anaserrot66202 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo 😘😘😘😘
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
de nada
@mike19684422 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I’m not going to find anything like that in Arizona where I live! Thanks for sharing!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
you up in the mountains?
@mike19684422 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard I grow that plant under grow lights in my “shade covered, slightly air conditioned greenhouse. Mine is about 9 ft tall. I’m in Tucson. Warm but extremely Dry all year.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
@@mike1968442 That's awesome. Do you get it to fruit?
@mike19684422 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard i have just 1 little nub. At least another year, maybe two.
@mike19684422 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard There are a handful of us crazies who are growing a lot of tropical, exotic fruits(mangos that taste like ice cream for example), however I’m the only one in Tucson, the rest are up in Phoenix. I should be over 150 fruit trees by the end of this year. Crazy- cactus Country but we’re doing it.
@diamondstarsurfree72792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing n i never thought its edible
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Give it a try sometime
@hydrogehtab2 жыл бұрын
Next time when Im in Florida Ill try to find one... As a german guy this is a once in a lifetime fruit i guess
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
oh yeah, come in the summer and you'll find it. Hello from across the Atlantic.
@honestperson79472 жыл бұрын
Did you grow them from seed or how did you grow them I love them so much!
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
not from seed. The previous owner had a few laying here and there when I moved in. I just cut a section and replant in the rainy season and the monstera go from there.
@lotfibouhedjeur2 жыл бұрын
This turned suggestive very fast! 0:11 😳 1:40 😂 1:47 🤣
@dougveganparadisebuilder58082 жыл бұрын
The best tell tale sign it is ready to pop its scales is when the bottom of the fruit turns bright yellow between the scales. And watch out for the seeds! They can be big like a bean.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
yep! So you eat it then? so good isn't it?
@kurniawanriyadi84582 жыл бұрын
I live in tropical Indonesia and have been seing this kind of plant. But I never had an idea this kind of fruit is eatable 😁. I try to find one dan keep it till it fully cooked. Thanks for sharing 👍
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Please come back and tell us if you liked it
@cacaokingdom31222 жыл бұрын
My mother has some of these. She has eaten several fruit off of them. She also has a less common variegated version of the plant.
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
the variegated are beautiful. I've got one along my north fence. I love the look. thanks for your message.
@MKPhilippines2 жыл бұрын
wow never seen such collection of monstera
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
they love it here in south florida. I struggle to control them
@MKPhilippines2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepyLizard can you send them to Philippines 🤣🤣
@OrganicGreens2 жыл бұрын
My winters are to cold here in Missouri to grow them outside all year. Could I put a few in 15 gallon pots and over winter them in my basement and still get good fruit? Im sure they would grow like that but unsure if they would fruit. Any ideas?
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
Phillip, I'm not sure but it's worth a try. Might take a few years and tweaking some variables. would be a cool project
@dawn8812 жыл бұрын
great video! i wanted to lean forward and take a bite!! thanks or the info
@SleepyLizard2 жыл бұрын
You would not believe how good my kitchens smells right now.